The massive city wall, tens of meters high, stands majestically, and bears traces of magic circles.
At the entrance below the city wall, many adventurers were coming and going. Luo Fan also noticed several groups of people gathered in front of the city wall, not knowing what they were doing.
Upon closer inspection, they found Uncle Arthur among the group, walking towards them.
Cecilia led the other members over directly, and Ellie and Daisy also got off the carriage.
Then, the guards sent by the Duke's mansion also came over.
“Ellie, why don’t you come to my house with me? We can move out once we’re settled here!” Daisy suggested.
Xiaoxue clung to Luo Fan, refusing to let go.
“Miss Ellie, the legion’s encampment here has been arranged. Shall I take the troops over first?” Arthur said.
"Hmm, let's go check out the camp first, then go to the Duke's mansion." Ellie also plans to move out this time, since living in the Duke's mansion all the time isn't very convenient, and there are too many people around.
Just as I was about to leave, a group of strangers blocked my way.
"You're that Ellie? Lilith's daughter?" a middle-aged man asked directly.
"Yes. Who are you?" Ellie asked, somewhat puzzled, as she had never seen these people before.
"I am your uncle, and your maternal grandfather wants to see you! Come with me!" After saying this, the man ordered someone to bring over the carriage and block the way.
"Oh, so this clown has come out to claim kinship so quickly?" Luo Fan grumbled, not expecting that Duke Glenn would show his face.
"Where's my fairy? She didn't even come to pick me up. I'm so sad~"
“I’m sorry, I don’t have a maternal grandfather, and my mother is not a member of your family.”
"You, don't be ungrateful. Letting you go home is a favor. Don't think you're so great just because you have a level 3 mercenary group. Believe me, I can bankrupt you anytime!" His temper flared when he saw Ellie refuse.
I know Ellie has left the Claire family and has no identity now. If it weren't for her close relationship with the princess, no one would have bothered to come and get her.
She actually refused! Isn't that a slap in my face?
"You can give it a try!" Having met so many important people and controlled a lot of resources, Ellie is no longer the little girl who could be easily manipulated.
"Oh, Toria's here too. We'll be able to see Xianxian soon. Xue'er, we can play together again." Luo Fan noticed a beautiful woman behind him, who was coming over with her attendants.
"Yes, I miss Xianxian too."
Seeing a carriage blocking Airi's way, Toria walked straight over.
"Ellie, it's been a long time. Hello, Principal Brian!"
Brian had already retrieved his mount and was watching this scene with great interest. When he heard Toria greet him, he simply nodded.
"Sister Toria, it's been a long time. I didn't expect you to come out to greet us."
"Xianxian was supposed to come too, but His Highness stopped her. So he sent me to pick you up. Let's go!"
"Sister, that guy just tried to take Ellie away and blocked us from passing!" Daisy said angrily, pointing at the middle-aged man. She didn't have Ellie's patience.
"You... I didn't! Commander, Ellie is my grandfather's granddaughter. Please, can I take her with me?"
"Didn't her mother leave the family a long time ago? Mishu, don't you know that?"
"I..." Mishu didn't know how to reply.
"Your Highness is already waiting. Please step aside if there's nothing else." Almost everyone in the capital knows that Airi and the princess have a close relationship. As for what Airi is really up to, Toria sees right through her.
Soon, the group left, leaving Mishu with a flushed face full of anger.
"So it's that genius from Sacred Heart City. No wonder so many people are here to greet him," said several adventurers who had come to watch the spectacle.
"Isn't her pet a slime? I've seen several of them, and they're even different colors."
"Who knows? I heard her pet can split into two. I'm so envious. I also want to be held in the arms of those cute girls."
"Mmm, that little fox girl is so cute!"
"However, it seems she offended that Mishu, who is backed by Duke Glenn."
"So what? That girl's backer is Princess Caitlin. Didn't you see the Grand Master of the Third Royal Knights show up? That's the princess's direct force."
"Yeah, there's going to be some excitement to watch."
Upon entering the city, Luo Fan was immediately drawn to the dazzling array of shops and the bustling crowds.
"As expected of the capital, it's much more prosperous than Sacred Heart City."
He also noticed two other mobile stalls nearby selling ready-made ice cream, with quite a few people buying it. The vendors didn't have any Ice Cream Mercenary Group insignia on them, suggesting the ice cream was likely counterfeit.
In this era, there is no intellectual property protection. After so much time, that technology has probably been thoroughly researched by others.
Soon, the principal reminded Ellie and then left with the other students. The adventurers from the Ice Cream Mercenary Group also followed Arthur. Only Ellie and her group of girls remained in the carriage.
The carriage went directly into a luxurious estate and stopped in front of a large villa.
Not long after Ellie got out of the car, Xianxian ran out, hugged the slime, and snuggled against it.
"Brother Fan, it's been a long time! You've really come."
"Of course, I've already advanced, so of course I'm coming to play with you."
"Mmm~, I'll take you to my room to play." He grabbed Xiaoxue's arm and ran off.
In the living room, Ellie finally saw Her Highness the Princess again.
"Ellie, you won't refuse to join my knight order this time, will you?" Caitlin asked with a smile, while hugging the adorable Ahri into her arms.
"Your Highness, but I'm still in school. I'm worried it might cause problems?"
“It’s alright, you’re a magician, you can manage your time as you please. I mainly want to find a playmate for Xianxian, and Daisy is also very welcome to come.”
“Thank you, Your Highness,” Daisy quickly replied.
"I plan to give you an identity, which will avoid a lot of trouble. You are quite well-known in the capital."
After thinking for a moment, Ellie nodded in agreement. After all, this wasn't Sacred Heart City, and Duke Simmons didn't have much say here.
"That's good. From now on, you, Liz, and Ahri will all live here with me." Caitlin smiled happily as she stroked Ahri's cute fox ears.
"Your Highness, I also want to stay here. I don't want to be separated from Ellie and the others," Daisy pleaded. Without these good friends, she'd have no one to play with when she went back. Besides, her own snow maiden, and Ellie's slime, were so attached to her.
“No problem, it’ll be more lively with more people.” Caitlin agreed without even thinking.
The manor was usually deserted, with only her and Toria around. Even though she had set up a training ground in the back, training there was no fun at all; the servants only flattered her.
Unlike the previous Liz, who showed no mercy even to her opponent.
Xianxian's room was very large, with a big pool inside, beautifully decorated. Even the pool water had a rich aquatic element swirling within it, making it look anything but ordinary.
Steam was rising from the pool, creating a misty atmosphere, suggesting it was a hot spring.
"Xianxian, this place is so beautiful, it's like a little fairyland."
"Hehe~, as long as Brother Fan likes it." The little girl hugged him and jumped into the water, and soon Xiaoxue also sat down.
The wet dresses swayed with the water, showing off the two little girls' graceful figures.
"So luxurious, I love it! No wonder Xianxian is leveling up so fast, she's already level 42." With two pretty girls sitting next to him, Luo Fan felt a little smug.
"Xiaoxue is already level 40, almost catching up with me." Xianxian conjured a sentence on the water's surface, looking at Xiaoxue with envy.
"It's all thanks to Brother Fan." The two little girls started talking.
"By the way, Xianxian, have you ever eaten Water Spirit Grass?"
"Yes, I've eaten one."
"Will eating the Ice Spirit Grass still be useful for you?" Luo Fan asked curiously, thinking that ice is also a derivative of water, and casually took out a plant.
"I don't know. How about I give it a try?" Xianxian stared at the spiritual herb. It wasn't very tempting, but it was, after all, a gift from her brother Fan.
"Then forget it, don't get an upset stomach. I'll get you some water-based spiritual items later." Seeing that the little girl was a bit resistant, Luo Fan immediately gave up the idea.
"No need, just play with me! Fairy really doesn't lack spirits, hehe~"
"She's a little rich girl, confirmed! From now on, I can live off her, how wonderful!"
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