Chapter 696 (1/2)

Chapter 696: PersuadingTranslator: Yukidaruma Translations Editor: Yukidaruma Translations

Audrey replied to her father through the information currents, “Father, you’re wrong. Back then, we surrendered to Fang Xingjian, so we are now members of the Second Prince’s faction.”

“Sigh. Audrey, forget about Fang Xingjian,” Audrey’s father tried to persuade her. “No matter how strong Fang Xingjian is, how can he possibly be a match against the Mage Association? I heard that he was with the seven great clans previously. Did you meet him? Lord Devin has headed over to deal with the seven great clans, and Fang Xingjian has probably been defeated by him.”

Audrey looked at her father and shook her head, feeling disappointed.

Audrey’s father thought that Audrey had not thought things through and tried to persuade her more. He continued saying, “Audrey, it’s just nice that you’ve come today. Lord Shi Shou’s son, Shi Shi, will also be coming later. Go and get to know him later.”

“Father! You…!” Audrey looked at her father in disbelief.

However, her father smiled bitterly and replied helplessly, “Audrey, I’m doing this for your good. Shi Shi is Lord Shi Shou’s only descendant and is extremely doted upon by Lord Shi Shou. He is currently in his prime and is very handsome and charming. Moreover, he has exceptional talent. Not only is he a great genius amongst the gold faction Mages, he has also attained a breakthrough to tier one of the Divine level.

“There’s no harm to you if you were to be with him, only benefits.”

Audrey now looked at her father with only disappointment and coldness in her eyes. Although she knew that he was doing this for the good of their clan, his performance still made her feel very disappointed.

Just then, a din broke out in the distance as an extremely handsome young man, who was clothed in golden robes, entered. A man in golden robes, who was also a Mage, was following right behind him with great respect.

Seeing the appearance of the young man, Henry’s eyes lit up, and he immediately walked over. “Lord Shi Shi, you’re finally here. Everyone has been waiting for you.”

Shi Shi smiled slightly, appearing calm and endearing. However, if one were to take a more careful look, they would be able to see the air of arrogance in the depths of his eyes.

This was a usual thing for all Mages. When had they ever paid much heed to the other influences in this world, aside from the people of the Mage Association and the Church of Universal Truth?

The various aristocrats, great clans, officials, merchants here could be said to hold great influence and weight. However, to Shi Shi, they were merely bugs that could be easily smashed.

Therefore, after smiling reservedly at the Henry Clan’s head, Shi Shi did not say anything else.

On the contrary, the aristocrats in the surroundings came crowding around, trying to get into Shi Shi’s good books. It seemed that all of them hoped that their influencers would be able to gain greater benefits in the Northern Ice Region in the future.

Shi Shi handled them one by one, but most of the time, he merely nodded with an air of superiority. It was as if he did not even care to take a glance at these experts, wealthy merchants, and officials.

However, the people in the surroundings did not care at all. After all, they could not get into contact with the Gold Mage King, and Shi Shou was an existence that was very high up, just like a god.

So, they could only try to get into Shi Shi’s good books. So what if he was extremely arrogant? To these people, Shi Shi’s status was greater even than the Empire’s royal family.

“Hehe, even the Empire’s royal family and the Ancient Path of Hell’s legacy can’t be compared with the Mage Association.”

“Lord Shi Shou is an expert who is second only to the Gold Mage King amongst the Gold Robed faction, and Shi Shi is someone who is like the equivalent to the First Prince. If we can get him to like us even if it’s just a little, our clan will be able to hold our weight in the Northern Ice Region in the future.”

Countless people approached Shi Shi with such thoughts, making this young Gold Robed Mage the center of the entire banquet.

The Henry Clan’s head, who was at the side, paid great attention to Shi Shi’s reactions. When he saw a hint of impatience flashed in Shi Shi’s eyes, he immediately waved his hand to push back the rest of the people.