Chapter 224 (1/2)

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Chapter 224 – Luka's Distress

Paula hadn't actually met Luka and Catherine before. She only arrived in Scholarzard after the chaos in Un el Portan was dealt with. By that time, Luka and Catherine were already attending the Foundation Ceremony and hadn't come back to Scholarzard ever since.

But it was clear that two girls were here in this tavern. Sure, the food might be great, but definitely not the place for students to hang out in. Paula knew that the Student Alliance usually gathered here. Combine that with one of the girls having bluish skin and their fine cloaks, it didn't take long for Paula to realize who they were.

「Who are you?」Catherine asked.

She was eyeing Paula warily. The pub didn't have waitresses when they left Scholarzard.

「I-I'm a member of Hikaru-sama's party.」Paula replied.

The two girls looked surprised.

「Hikaru is here in Scholarzard?」

「H-He is. He arrived the day before yesterday. D-Did something happen? Isn't the wedding this spring—」

「Shh.」

Catherine held her forefinger to her mouth and looked around. At that point, Paula realized that some kind of trouble occurred.

The Green Ogre clan practically controlled Rumania. League Rumania—the eldest son of the head of the family, Billion Rumania, and recognized as the successor to his father—was just about to finish his trip that spanned a few days.

「We're finally here.」

A strong cold wind past by as League stepped out of the carriage. Jarazack was located on the northernmost part of Forestia. Even in the middle of the day, thick clouds covered the skies, making the surroundings darker than normal.

「Welcome! We're glad to have you!」

The mansion's door opened and dazzling light spilled from within. The one who greeted League was none other than Professor Mikhail.

「It's been a while, Sir. You don't need to be so polite.」

「I cannot do that. You're here as a representative of the Green Ogre clan. The king, Alexei von Jalzard Jarazack ordered me to give you the red-carpet treatment.」

Mikhail put his arm around League and led him inside, closing the door behind him.

Warm air filled the mansion. It felt like a thin sheet of ice stuck to League's face melted. The walls were thick, the door soundproof. From the proper ventilation, he could sense just how wise these people were, able to live in frigid lands.

「Can you handle Jarazack's cold weather, Sir League?」

「I just have to think of my job as the clan's representative and I'll be fine. I'd like to get things done immediately. Can I see Lord Alexei now?」

「Of course. I'll go call him now.」Mikhail said.「Please see Sir League to the reception room.」he ordered the servants.

Their relations.h.i.+p right now was not that of a professor and a student, but as two parties representing their own nation.

Professor Mikhail sure is thorough. I have to focus.

After having the Student Alliance and ma.s.s wedding approved at the Foundation Ceremony, League tried his best not to get in touch with the other members. He didn't want his father finding out about his plans.

Four months had pa.s.sed since then, and he met many people in the capital Forestzard, inheriting his father's personal connections and creating one himself.

He didn't realize it at first, but he was excited to finally see the other members of the Student Alliance. He even expected Mikhail to treat him like they were in the academy.

I have people watching me right now.

The servants accompanying him worked for his father. Who knows what they'll tell him? I can't give them an opportunity.

League was led to the reception room. Handing his coat to a servant, he sat down on the sofa. He then ordered the men accompanying him to leave the room. They would most likely sort their luggage, since they planned to stay here for the night.

He breathed a sigh. Finally alone…

「League!」

The door slammed open, causing League to jump to his feet.