However, before Kael could speak, the Duke of Lionheart softly uttered words that made Kael break out in a cold sweat:
"Mage Net, Mage Tower, and Lily Agatha—do I need to emphasize any further?"
Kael's lips twitched slightly, his expression sowhat unpleasant, and he said, "Am I really that obvious?"
"Actually, it's not too obvious, but if you don't control your emotions better, your core plan might run into trouble.
Fortunately, we were the first to notice sothing was amiss. From now on, you'd better not interfere with the progress related to your Mage Tower; let your Senior Sister Lily Agatha handle it herself."
Kael paused for a mont, sighed, and said, "Alright, got it. It's just that handing it over to Senior Sister Lily to handle might make the workload even larger, and there's no guarantee there won't be any variables."
"Indeed..."
The Duke of Lionheart pondered for a mont, his gaze silently wandering within the dance hall until he quickly spotted Lily, who was still managing the scene from the corner, and said:
"Is she the executor you chose for the plan? Don't bla for saying this, but she doesn't seem like soone who can fully grasp your plan. If the execution flops at her hands, that'll be a real problem."
Kael nodded and said, "Senior Sister Lily is quite simple-minded and indeed not very skilled in handling such matters, but this doesn't pose much of a problem. Her personality...
If utilized well, even without saying anything, she can sense the issues."
Kael's intentions were clear; although he didn't an harm to Senior Sister Lily, he did intend to use her personality and her attitude towards him to complete so of his plans.
This made the Duke of Lionheart feel a bit emotional for a mont, indeed, quite the incubus skilled at manipulating people.
He contemplated recent events, gazing into the distance and falling deep into thought.
After a long while, the Duke of Lionheart's gaze wavered slightly, as if he finally realized sothing, murmuring:
"Has Caesar already quietly initiated his own plan?"
Hearing the Duke of Lionheart whispering the na of the Federation Governor, Kael was slightly drawn to the topic and said:
"The Royal Court has truly grown increasingly quiet these past years. Honestly, it sotis gives the illusion that the Royal Court no longer exists."
The Duke of Lionheart shook his head and said, "As long as the Nine Dukes remain unchanged, internal turmoil is unlikely to occur. However, in these recent years, the Royal Court seems to be executing plans independently more and more, not allowing the duchies to intervene.
Now I find it a bit hard to understand Caesar's intentions. Power struggles seem improbable, and even if he wanted to change to an imperial system now, it wouldn't be difficult for him."
"Then choose to trust him, just like how you chose him as the executor for the Yibel Federation back in the day, believing that he can lead the Federation to a better future,"
Kael said softly.
The Duke of Lionheart considered for a mont, then suddenly laughed and said, "You're right; such matters are his concern."
Then the Duke of Lionheart raised his head and patted Kael's shoulder, "Go on, at such a splendid ball, what's the point of chatting here with an old man like on the sidelines? Go pursue the woman you fancy and try to let see a new generation of the Lionheart Family born next year."
Kael displayed a sowhat awkward expression, nodded at the Duke of Lionheart in mutual acknowledgnt, and walked towards the dance hall.
Soon after, the final waltz comnced like this.
...
In Lily's impression, it seed like she hadn't truly rested well in years.
For a young mage eager to advance further on the path of magic, Lily Agatha was well aware that to pave a smoother future, it was necessary to accumulate more and make the best use of her ti.
Especially in these recent years, the workload in spell theory research had increasingly grown, causing her perception of ti to beco sowhat skewed.
Clearly, in her mory, she and Kael were rely beginners at the Initial Stage, yet upon coming to her senses, Kael had already reached the pinnacle of the Holy Land, while she had painstakingly climbed to the threshold of the Extraordinary Rank amid daily research.
Perhaps it was due to previously being overwhelmingly busy that, even now, without resting and helping Mr. Luxius handle matters related to the ball, she still felt a kind of illusion of relaxation.
However, seeing the lively atmosphere on site, she nevertheless felt a tinge of helplessness and emotion amidst the ease.
Wherever she gazed, young mages, clad in colorfully splendid attire, danced in the center of the ballroom like peacocks showing off their feathers.
Forgive Lily for using such terms to describe these youths.
After all, although so shy students approached Lily wearing a deep blue gown, hoping to invite her for a dance, they were either too young or not the right person she had in mind, leaving her suspicious that if she joined in for a dance, she might not be found when the right person arrived.
Harboring that little thought, she ultimately politely declined these youngsters.
Nonetheless, by now, Lily had also let go of her baseless conjectures.
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