Time passed quickly while learning wizardry.
Charles had even left Kaland Riel somewhat exhausted.
This time, he had followed the Queen to Confluence City only to rest and serve as her attendant.
Who could have imagined that the Queen would assign him this task midway through?
Even Kaland Riel's lazy nature found it tiring.
Seeing this, Charles also reduced the number of times he came to visit him.
In any case, he had already obtained the wizardry scrolls. Charles could handle the rest through self-study, and it would not take too long.
As he practiced wizardry, Charles thought, Overall, this visit to pay homage to the Elven Queen has been quite a complete success.
Now all that remains is to be invested as the Silverleaf Lord, and then I can return.
As for that final matter, Charles did not have to wait long.
An investiture ceremony was soon arranged by the Governor of Confluence City.
This ceremony was far grander than when Charles had received Elendil's investiture in the Verdant Crystal Domain.
Many elven nobles and half-elven nobles attended the ceremony as well.
Outside the ceremony grounds, many people waited.
An elven noble looked toward Elendil and said with some emotion, "Now, the Verdant Crystal Domain is the only one left holding the front line in the Land of Chaos."
"Now there is another Silverleaf Lord. That is good news!"
"I heard he is also a third-ring elven wizard. Do you think he can truly follow in Lord Felenlos's footsteps and accomplish great deeds?"
Over among the half-elven nobles,
Compared with the elves' extravagance and leisurely air, the half-elven nobles of Confluence City appeared far more hardened and capable.
The half-elven nobles from around Confluence City to the Land of Chaos were all military nobles.
They defended their territories and