The walled city by the lake.
A tall tower on the east side of the fortress, along with its adjacent rooftop and rooms, served as the exclusive activity area for the True Red Rose Club. As a renowned club within the academy, it possessed several activity rooms and facilities, but this was the only place that served as the club's center.
A room near the rooftop offers a view of the small garden on the rooftop, which is a beautiful sight. This is also where Edlun usually reads and works.
As the prince of the Green Empire, he generally wouldn't meet Evelyn directly at the academy; it felt like a case of kings not meeting each other. Their status was equal, and if they were together, who would the subordinates listen to? In such cases, he had to restrain his temper and accommodate the other. This was fine occasionally, but in the long run, both of them would definitely feel constrained. Furthermore, they were entangled in too many interests and groups, and they didn't want to be entangled in any relationship.
So his room and the tower where Evelyn usually stayed happened to be on the east and west sides of the city respectively, the farthest apart, and they couldn't see each other.
The nanmu wood backrest, inlaid with red cushions, golden nails, and carved with rose patterns, gave the chair an exquisite and luxurious appearance. It was specially crafted by a master craftsman from across the empire, commissioned by the club's president several generations ago. It was said to reflect the prestige of the position, and it has been passed down ever since.
Because the Walled City Academy majors in the Demon Sequence and the Nature Sequence, which happen to correspond to the two major sequences of the Green Royal Family, many students from the empire will enter the academy to study. Over time, the Walled City Academy has also been influenced by generations of students and graduates, and has become an aristocratic academy.
As a group for students' daily activities, under the influence of this style, a top circle, or a club where top nobles gather, came into being. Its name was taken from the emblem of the Green Royal Family and was called the True Red Rose.
The term "True Crimson" comes from the True Crimson Empire, the pioneers of the Demonic Order. It's said that the royal family of the Cang Yue Kingdom is descended from the True Crimson Empire. Of course, some scholars say this was simply a self-flattering claim by the Cang Yue King. After all, the True Crimson Empire has been lost to dust for millennia, making it impossible to disprove it. The rose part is quite understandable, as it's taken from the royal family of the forest elves. Elves have always loved flowers, often using them in emblems and other settings.
The ethos in aristocratic circles naturally aligns with the higher rank. As a gathering place for the great nobles, the True Red Rose quickly became the bellwether and leader of the various clubs within the academy. Taking the position of president of that club was like becoming a mini-king of the academy's students.
And now Edren, who sits on the chairman's throne, is indeed from a royal family, hence the nickname 'Red Prince'.
"Does anyone know anything about the mysterious society 'Black Veil'?"
Edlun, wearing a proper red and black suit, sat in the president's seat and asked four of his subordinates. These people were his confidants and were also the middle-level cadres under his direct command in the society.
"This kind of club is probably just a scam. It's not that easy to improve your strength." One of the girls said indifferently. She has always only admired real strength.
"There was an investigation, but when the people came back they said everything was normal and there were no results." One of them wore gold-rimmed glasses and wrote down the minutes of the meeting on a piece of paper.
"I tried to enter their gathering place, but was stopped halfway." Ronald, who had black shaggy hair, replied.
"interesting."
Edlen put his hands behind his back and thought.
"I've heard people talking about this club in private several times recently, and it's interesting that none of you know the real situation."
"It's like an unknown army descending upon the country, while the nobles, who are the backbone of the nation, are still holding a banquet in their houses. Don't you feel ashamed?"
"Although I don't have much control over the club, I do know that within the Walled City Academy, our True Red Rose's influence should be everywhere. How come we don't even know or get this kind of information?"
"I'm sorry, Your Highness Edren." The people present lowered their heads.
"This weekend, gather the presidents of all the clubs in the academy. I want to find out what's going on."
"Yes, Your Highness."
"But, is it in the name of our club, or in the name of the student union?"
"In the name of the club, the student union still has to go through Evelyn again. I can't afford to lose this person."
"OK."
After finishing speaking, several people gradually left this luxurious room and began to contact and write invitations.
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South of the Walled City College, dense forest and swamp.
That afternoon, after the True Red Rose Club sent out invitations to various clubs within the academy, the Black Veil Club soon received the news as well.
"Very quickly. I thought it would take some time for the prince to realize something was wrong." Osuna said indifferently after listening to the report from the people below.
Before, she still held the green prince in awe and adoration, but now that he was being so adored, her sights slowly rose. The descendants of earls and viscounts, who had once been beyond her reach, were increasingly numerous in the society, and she gradually began to feel that they were nothing more than that.
Not every descendant can inherit the title, and not every noble is so outstanding. Most people are mediocre after all.
Osuna no longer had much regard for these nobles who were inferior to her and could never become powerful rulers. Prince Edren, while prestigious, held a lower position within the aristocratic community than Princess Evelyn. Becoming his consort would undoubtedly put her below Evelyn, a position she found displeasing.
At the very least, it has to be the eldest son like Jelann. It is almost certain that he will become the Duke of Griffin in the future. Even Evelyn, although she looks very glorious now, if she gets married in the future and her brothers and sisters inherit the throne, after the power center changes, no one will care about her.
She is going to be the queen, how can she be with that prince from a side branch?
In addition, members of the society who were born into noble families continued to hand over the information they knew. Osuna had learned a lot about the internal situation of the "True Red Rose" and was no longer as timid as before.
Whether they were called "princesses" or "princes," their titles were ultimately temporary. As long as they didn't become the actual emperor or king, they would eventually retire. While the Green Green Royal Family did have a Sequence 9, such individuals were incredibly noble and held key positions, balancing the forces of all factions. It was impossible for them to come to the school specifically to protect two heirs who weren't among the top three.
After knowing this, Osuna, the "Black Queen", felt more confident and bold in dealing with the "Red Prince".
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