669 Delegation (2/2)

\”I hope that you can help us find out why the gap went out of control and figure out a way to stabilize it. That's the only way for us to eliminate the air of Abyss and prevent the spread of corruption. However, whatever happens in the end, you will have the sincerest thanks from the elves.\” Iristine was much more polite and better at talking than before.

However, whether or not the contamination and the corruption were related to the gap of Abyss required investigation.

Lucien nodded. \”I need to make preparations and summon my assistants.\”

Many things could be investigated by the senior-rank or middle-rank sorcerers. It was a way to improve the talents of the Congress, too.

\”Alright, Your Excellency.\” Arcelion held back his anxiety and said.

He was as brilliant as the sun previously, but what happened recently had upset and exhausted him, making him as lackluster as the sunset.

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Inside the Atomic Universe…

After asking the Affair Committee to recruit personnel, Lucien went home and told Natasha the situation.

\”The Elvish Court? The Stroop forest? Demon invasion?\” Natasha's eyes immediately glittered. Having just become a legendary knight, she seemed to be in dire need of a target to practice her skills.

Seeing her face, Lucien immediately scratched his chin and chuckled, \”You want to go?\”

Natasha 'solemnly' said, \”The system of parliament, cabinet and prime minister ensures that nothing will go wrong in the kingdom even if I'm away for a couple of months. You always took adventures on your own, and now I can finally accompany you. This is my wedding vow for you!\”

\”But I feel that accompanying me is only a secondary reason for you. Well, I can hear your roaring blood and pulse right now.\” Lucien made fun of her.

Not embarrassed at all, Natasha declared, \”Our minds are truly connected! It's officially decided then!\”

Lucien could only shake his head, smiling in indulgence.

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At noon the next day, in a room next to the conference room of the Highest Council, Lucien met the sorcerers who had been summoned to join the trip with him.

\”Annick? Sprint? Why are you here?\” Lucien discovered that his four students were among them.

Heidi smiled, \”They have been quite taciturn recently, so I've dragged them for a walk. Is it not good for them to complete their mandatory mission under your watch? It's a pity that it's Chelly and Layria's turn to supervise the institution.\”

\”Alright, this is not bad.\” Lucien nodded approvingly. His students could not be weaklings in battles. Nobody knew whether or not a major war would break out later. As for what was on Heidi's mind, Lucien knew it very clearly, but there was no need to point it out, because she certainly meant well.

Annick and Sprint stood next to them awkwardly, not knowing what they should say.

The member of the Affair Committee to follow Lucien on the grip was also an old friend. He was Jurisian, from the Moonsong League, but he was accompanied by an unexpected member.

\”Felipe?\” Lucien looked at the sickly-looking man who walked in.

The Eye of Curse, standing next to Felipe, smiled. He is very interested in natural genetics and applied to join us on the journey to the Stroop forest, and I happen to need an assistant. So, I accepted his application.\”

\”That's your right.\” Lucien did not say anything. Felipe was no longer someone he needed to be cautious about, and Felipe obviously thought so, too. The guy was simply standing next to them, not nearly as aggressive as before, because the gap between them was simply too wide.

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Hourly news from 'Arcana Voice':

\”Today, Mr. Lucien Evans, a grand arcanist, a member of the Highest Council and a legendary sorcerer, has left Allyn with Her Majesty Natasha 'Righteous Sword' Orvarit for a one-month visit to the elves in the Stroop forest. The delegation also includes Mr. Atlant Forman and Jurisian…\”

That was the excuse on the surface.