Chapter 410 Ophelia's Troubles
The next day, the closing ceremony of the All Souls' Day maze trial was held in dead silence.
The location was still the snowy platform where the trial had started, but the atmosphere was completely different. There was no sense of celebration at all, but rather a feeling of a funeral.
Those magical flags that once symbolized celebration and glory hung powerlessly beneath the leaden sky. The cold wind blew up snow foam, whipping every young and confused face, making it difficult to understand the feeling.
Professor Hector Lane presided over the abruptly concluded ceremony, replacing Merck's mentor, who was still under investigation.
He was dressed in a meticulous mentor robe, his expression more serious than usual. His sharp eyes swept across the nearly three thousand apprentices below the stage, with complex emotions in his eyes - disappointment, heartache, but more of a suppressed heaviness and fatigue.
"This year's All Souls' Day Trial...is over."
His voice was not loud, but it clearly penetrated the wind and snow and echoed in everyone's ears.
"As you have witnessed, this is not a trial, but a disaster."
He did not use any flowery words to gloss over the situation, nor did he celebrate the funeral with a celebration, but instead directly pronounced his verdict on the disaster.
Even if this was not the task assigned to him by the sage Porphyry.
But he still couldn't go against his conscience and do something that would make him unhappy.
You will regret it later.
Anyway, no matter who gets the position of sage, it will never be his turn. The great sage will not even look at him. Instead, a brat from the holy city teases him all day long.
"...It all began with our own inflated ambitions and desires, ultimately leading to a despicable betrayal that gave the Chaos Spirits an opening. I can't confess Professor Alister's crimes on his behalf, but I do want to apologize for the academy's failure to protect you."
After a pause, he closed his eyes and sighed.
"We should be ashamed."
A suppressed commotion erupted from the audience, and whispers spread among the crowd. Many apprentices, who had only a vague understanding of the truth, showed expressions of shock.
The face of the Sage of Life, Fillion, remained calm. As an elf, he did not care about the mundane affairs of humans and agreed with what Professor Hector said.
As for the Law Sage Porphyry, the corners of his tense mouth curled up slightly. Although he looked unhappy, he did not lose his temper on the spot.
The ceremony is still going on.
I'll deal with this old guy who talks nonsense later.
"Have we misjudged Professor Hector..." Finn whispered in the crowd, "Even though the seniors all told us not to take his class, I always feel like... he's not that bad."
"Does this require any feeling?" Skain, who happened to be standing next to the young man and was in charge of preparatory work, said casually with an expressionless face, "'Don't take his class' and 'Is he a good person'? They are two different things. Just like Professor Alister is not a good person, but don't you like him?"
Finn was stunned.
It seems... really?
He had a very good impression of Professor Alistair. Even now, he couldn't imagine that this approachable gentleman had actually sold his soul to the evil spirit of chaos.
But he didn't understand.
"Why?"
Why?
There are many reasons for that.
A playful yet complex smile appeared on Skyin's lips. After thinking for a moment, he picked the most insignificant yet most intuitive reason.
"Because he will make a celebration of your death."
As for the honest Professor Hector, this poor good guy has to bear the consequences that do not belong to him for something he has not done at all.
"Let's put things in perspective." The villain who accidentally swapped the prince's papers was called Milos. How can you admit your mistake on behalf of Xuebang?
Fortunately, the prince is a generous and sensible person.
If that prince insists on making a big deal out of it, and that old guy is simply unable to give the prince a satisfactory explanation, then his end will almost certainly be rolling out of the Mage Tower in disgrace.
He was the one who was responsible for enrollment, and Milos's "superior" was himself, as he was Hector's student.
Dear Professor Hector didn't even realize how kind and generous His Highness was to him.
Finn was stunned for a moment, lowered his head, and remained silent for a long time, as if he was lost in thought.
This maze trial had a huge impact on the magic apprentices of Xuebang, even though not every apprentice had the opportunity to participate in it.
After finally finishing the heavy content, Hector paused for a moment and glanced at the magic apprentices in front of him one by one.
He adopted a gentler tone and continued.
"But, I also saw another thing."
"In the face of real danger, you didn't collapse, you didn't give up. You demonstrated the courage and tenacity a magician truly possesses! Our bodies may not be as strong as those of the warriors, but our spirits are incomparably resilient! And you have proven this with your actions!"
"Even in the darkest moments, the light of knowledge and unity remains unextinguished! In this sense, all of you have passed this test."
These words made many apprentices subconsciously straighten their chests, and the confusion in their eyes was replaced by a faint light.
"According to the resolution of the Sage Council!" Hector's voice became serious again. "The champion of this trial will be awarded to the warrior who destroys the Chaos-tainted core in the deepest part of the labyrinth and ends the source of the disaster! Ophelia Castellón, Ilana Octavia, Bane, Hader... Congratulations, although as an elder, I hope you will not do such dangerous things again!"
Warm applause echoed across the snowy field, and admiring glances were cast at the four people standing at the front of the crowd, as if they were looking up at heroes.
This time, even the strict Sage Porphyry softened the seriousness on his face and gave these young people a symbolic applause.
If His Highness Colin did not exaggerate their contribution, then we should indeed thank them for their performance in the maze, at least for not allowing the situation to deteriorate to a worse state.
After all, if Alistair really broke through to the Amethyst level as a Chaos Chosen, I'm afraid only the Great Sage on a business trip to the Brass Pass could deal with him...
Ophelia and Ilana looked at each other, and saw only the heaviness and relief of surviving the disaster in each other's eyes, but not much joy of victory and winning the award.
The same goes for Bane and Harder.
Although their faces were beaming and they were proud of their bravery, if they were given the choice again, they would rather it was just an ordinary trial.
Under the protection of the professors, they experienced the life of an adventurer, and then returned to the Mage Tower with rich spoils and certificates to continue their academic routine.
Fame, wealth and power are all things written in books or newspapers. Only the life you have now truly belongs to you.
There was a pause in the applause.
After awarding the honors of victory to the four young men who came forward one after another, Hector cleared his throat and continued speaking.
"At the same time, the Council has decided to give special commendations to apprentices who bravely stepped forward to protect their companions in times of crisis."
"They will receive a ribbon of courage awarded by the School of Source Law, and a golden wand symbolizing honor and knowledge."
Hector cleared his throat and began to read out the names of these brave men, and those whose names were called went up to the stage one by one to receive their awards.
Among them were apprentices and teaching assistants. The strongest ones were only at the silver level, while the weaker ones had only just mastered the most basic magic.
But this is not the most important thing.
What's important is that these shining souls lived up to the people who gave them the power. At least in that one minute when they needed to make a decision, they chose to be heroes.
"Coors."
When he heard his name, Coors felt his face burning. He walked forward to receive the award in a hurry. He always felt that many people in the crowd were looking at him with smiles.
Ever since he came out of the maze yesterday, the title of the Bare-Butt Brave Man has spread throughout the circle of preparatory students, and he is now completely famous.
Not because he dared to praise or criticize Colin, but because of the true bravery deep in his heart.
Hector's gaze seemed to linger on him for a second longer, and so did Ilana, but perhaps it was all just his illusion.
It suddenly dawned on him that it didn't matter at all.
When he returned to the crowd, not only did he feel that way, but even Finn, his junior who had always been close to him, felt that he had become different from yesterday...
After awarding all the honors, the elderly professor put the final touches to this bloody celebration in a kind and calm tone.
"The All Souls' Day celebrations have concluded. My young children, return to your Mage Towers, your libraries, and your laboratories... Continue your studies and your search for truth. Do not let the temptations of the void deviate from the happy lives you should lead."
"The scars left by this disaster require us to heal with more diligent study and more resolute will. I believe that the new day will still be a beautiful one."
He held the long staff in his hand and tapped the ground twice, and fireworks prepared to liven up the atmosphere bloomed in the sky.
The sound of drums and music rang out, bidding farewell to the magic apprentices who were leaving one after another, and also bidding farewell to the cold winter that lingered in the northern wilderness.
After All Souls' Day comes spring.
However, everyone familiar with this wasteland knows that the snow covering the mountains and plains will probably not begin to melt until the summer solstice...
…
Seven days later, in the morning, in Corin Tower, in the Magic Science Laboratory.
The afternoon sun streams through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, casting dappled shadows across the bookshelves and lab benches. The air is filled with the scent of ink from old books and the faint aroma of tea, creating a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere.
Luo Yan was leaning on a recliner by the window, leisurely flipping through a book about ancient runes, as if the earth-shaking disaster a week ago was just old news that had nothing to do with him.
The "Sage of Life" did not fool him, and Xuebang did not restrict his activities because of the investigation into chaos pollution. He just asked him a few questions about Ariste.
Including whether there is any personal grudge between them, and how they met in the maze...
These things don't need to be modified. He basically said what he wanted to say, except for some adjustments to the part about "Butterfly of All Things".
Now that the investigation is complete, the truth has come to light.
He no longer had to keep to himself to avoid suspicion, and he could finally return to his role as Colin's mentor and continue to enjoy the few remaining leisurely days.
Just then, a hesitant sound of footsteps came from not far away.
Luo Yan looked up and saw Ilana standing in front of his desk.
Her usually calm face was now filled with a rare look of dejection. She was holding a thick stack of manuscript paper in her arms, looking as listless as an eggplant hit by frost.
"Teacher..." Ilana's voice was a little low, "I...the paper I submitted to the Sage Newspaper was rejected."
Luo Yan was not surprised at this result at all. He had guessed this result the moment he encouraged Ilana to submit her work.
Instead, he was more surprised that she was able to get over the "blow" of her friend's betrayal so quickly and devote herself to academic research.
Of course, maybe she was just escaping from the troubles in reality.
"Please sit down first."
Putting down the book, Luo Yan motioned for her to sit on a chair beside him, then gently waved his wand and poured her a cup of tea.
This is Hector's treasured "Quiet Snow Bud". He liked it the last time he drank it, so he asked Professor Hector to "mix" some for him.
In view of the resources allocated by the Virtual Realm Asset Restructuring Committee, the old man became more and more angry, but he finally endured it.
Looking at Ilana who was holding the teacup and sipping it, Luo Yan asked gently.
"What do they say?"
Ilana put down her teacup, bit her lip, and finally recited the reviewers' comments verbatim. "They said... 'The theory is too complicated and lacks practical application value.' They also said... 'I suggest that I focus on completing my preparatory studies first.'"
This almost completely negated her months of hard work and completely negated His Highness Colin's encouragement and cultivation of her.
to be honest.
If it were just the former, it wouldn't be enough to discourage her, but thinking of the help and guidance His Highness had always given her, she really didn't know how to report this matter to him.
Luo Yan said after a little thought.
"The reviewer's comments are not decent enough. I will write a letter to protest this matter."
Ilana shook her head.
"No, mentor, that's not what I care about, but..."
"It's that our achievements haven't been recognized, right?"
Looking at Ilana who nodded slightly, Luo Yan smiled, returned the manuscript paper to her, and continued in a gentle tone.
"Ilana, I once told you that 'science' is a tool for exploring truth, but that doesn't mean we have to force it into the hands of those who don't want to accept it. That's not scholarship, that's authority."
"And historical experience also tells us that not all great achievements can be recognized by everyone from the beginning. We need to give the children of The Sage some time to accept it."
This playful remark made Ilana slightly stunned, and then she burst out laughing, and the dark clouds pressing on her brows melted quietly like snow under the eaves.
Although she soon realized her rudeness, she lowered her head with a red face and said "sorry" hurriedly and softly.
Luo Yan smiled and waved his hand, indicating that she shouldn't worry about it, and then continued.
"Keep working hard and be yourself. I'll help you submit this manuscript to the 'Science Newspaper', which I'm planning to publish. Although it's not well-known, I believe it will shine brightly one day because of your name."
These words were like a gentle warm current, flowing into Ilana's heart and into her gradually brightening eyes.
In fact, these young people don’t desire much.
The vast majority of magic apprentices standing here only want a word of recognition.
He discovered this secret on the first day he arrived at Xuebang.
"I understand, mentor!" Ilana nodded vigorously and held the manuscript tightly in her arms, as if it was no longer a rejected paper, but a spark of truth that she needed to protect with her future.
Seeing her regain her spirits, Luo Yan smiled with relief.
But sometimes he would worry that he might be using too much force...
Ilana wasn't the only one feeling lost.
After seeing off the future mathematician, Luo Yan's gaze fell on Miss Ophelia Castellón who was quietly waiting on the side.
That delicate face was filled with complex expressions, and those gem-like eyes were filled with worry and hesitation.
Until yesterday, she was still very happy and was feeling smug about being a brave hero who "defeated the devil".
He was about to speak when Ophelia seemed to have made up her mind and walked over to him.
"Colin...Teacher," she stood in front of the desk, twisting her hands nervously, "Do you have a minute now? I...have something to talk to you about."
Luo Yan looked at her eyes that were full of thoughts, probably guessed what she wanted to talk about, so he smiled and nodded.
"Of course. But it's not very convenient here. How about... after the evening bell rings, let's meet at the 'Gear and Malt' restaurant on Artisan Street? The barbecued ribs there are very good, and there is also butter beer."
Ophelia was slightly stunned, then nodded with a blushing face.
"Um!"
After saying that, she trotted away.
Just as Ophelia left, Youyou floated out from beside him with a gloating smile on her face.
"Hehehe... could it be that? Oh, Demon King, your spring has arrived too?"
Luo Yan smiled faintly, picked up the unfinished book on the table again, and ignored Youyou's teasing.
"You're overthinking it. If it was something like that, she wouldn't hesitate at all, let alone ask me unnecessarily."
Miss Castellón has always been a master at playing the straight game, whether she is solving problems or performing spells, she is always straightforward.
The ones who should have a headache are those who try to "counter each move with a countermove".
As for why she was troubled, I think there was only one reason...
The nobles of the Holy City haven't seen blood in a long time.
…
In the afternoon, Luo Yan went to the library to have a cup of afternoon tea, and asked Sarah to help him get the latest issue of "Sage Newspaper".
There is no such thing as a "specialized academic journal" in this world. The Sage's Journal not only plays the role of an academic journal, but is also responsible for publishing official information from within the Mage Tower.
Luo Yan saw the follow-up of the investigation into the "Chaos Maze Incident" in the newspaper.
At the hearing organized by the Sage Council on this incident, Ms. Lastina, who acted as the fuse of the incident, confessed everything.
She admitted that she bought the box wrapped in black cloth from a black shop on Artisan Street. Her original intention was to teach the preparatory student Ilana a "lifetime lesson" in the maze, and she was completely unaware of the chaotic power sealed in the box.
The old witch who had sold her the box was found dead in the snowy plains on the border of the Kingdom of Rhodes. The perpetrator was a disciple of Professor Alistair. After being arrested, he confessed to the crime and said that he was ordered by Alistair to kill her to silence her. However, he also did not know what was in the box.
According to Xuebang’s laws, this teaching assistant was expelled from the church and sentenced to ten years in prison... Generally speaking, teaching assistants wouldn’t be sentenced to such a long time. Expulsion from the church itself is a very serious punishment, but the matter involved chaos after all.
A huge and tangled web was thus uncovered.
The omniscient Sage Council was "shocked" to discover the huge interest group controlled by Professor Ariste Thorne - the "Thorne Society", as if it were the first day they regained their sight. They launched a liquidation with great vigor and got to the bottom of it.
Although more than 90% of the teachers and students in the school have already known this semi-public secret.
Led by Merck, almost all of Thorne's followers were severely held accountable. In contrast, a group of assistants and apprentices who performed bravely in the maze trial were promoted.
A silent power reshuffle was quietly completed in the shadow of the tower. Even Professor Hector was accidentally injured because two of his assistants were members of the Thorne Society... although he only found out about it afterward.
In this process, the "Virtual Realm Asset Restructuring Committee", which was previously in the limelight, was intentionally or unintentionally excluded.
The reason is very simple. Those professors and mentors who "surrendered to Colin" have already gained real benefits. The Tower of Great Sages must prevent a single company from dominating the tower and preventing a new Thorne Society from emerging to monopolize academic resources.
Of course, this is actually a bit of a euphemism.
The real reason is that the "Virtual Realm Asset Restructuring Committee" card itself was used by the Great Sage to crack down on his increasingly restless disciple, and now this card is no longer needed.
Ilana's rejection was just a speck of dust in the overturned nest. Scholars who have sensed the wind have begun to regroup...
At the same time, in this reshuffle process, a name that was familiar to Luo Yan suddenly emerged.
His name was Uriel Ackley, and Luo Yan saw this name on an inconspicuous page in the Sage Newspaper.
The breakthrough in the research of the so-called "soul weaving technique" seems like a prelude to the next dance.
As for why Luo Yan remembered this name, it had to do with an "adventure" he had on the border of the Kingdom of Rhodes.
This Professor Uriel is the teacher of "Green Tooth" Hekagelin.
I guess this professor is also an abstract guy.
Whether he would be more arrogant than Ariste is unknown.
Luo Yan was not interested in playing the Game of Thrones with the Great Sage. He had already completed sowing in the Mage Tower and would soon go to the south to visit another friend.
Back to that insignificant little character, Lastina and her small group.
Objectively speaking, the hearing at Xuebang was much more civilized than that of the Kingdom of Rhodes. They actually accepted her testimony that she was not aware of Chaos - she was just a pawn blinded by ambition and jealousy, and thus used by Ariste.
In the entire chain, she only did the task of "opening the box", and her level of participation and knowledge in the entire conspiracy was the lowest.
According to the rules of the university, expulsion and permanent banishment are severe punishments for such malicious behavior that has caused serious consequences.
Whether to pursue other responsibilities should be decided by the lord of her family's homeland.
However, the problem is that this guy had the misfortune of involving the Duke of Castellón's daughter in danger, and this cannot be dismissed by simply sending her back to her place of origin for trial.
The simplest way to deal with it, of course, is to execute her and her two accomplices together.
Not only will their families not have any objections, they will even send generous gifts to thank Xuebang for "cleaning up the house" for them.
However, these magicians are all top-notch smart people. When smart people start to pretend to be confused, don't think they are really stupid.
In order to fully listen to the victim's opinions, the old guys at the hearing handed a draft of the judgment with the ruling opinions to Ophelia, a girl who was only sixteen years old.
Such disgraceful things would certainly not be reported in the newspapers, but with the experience of the "Magic City Councilor", he could guess the clever tricks of these scholars at a glance.
These old guys don't want to take any responsibility at all.
I guess this is the only thing Miss Ophelia wants to discuss with me.
…
The evening bells echoed over the snowfield, dyeing the sky, where the cold wind was howling, a warm orange hue.
At the Gear & Malt restaurant on Artisan Street, magic lamps cast a soft glow, illuminating the slowly turning brass gears on the wall.
The air was filled with the aroma of roasted meat and the rich flavor of beer, which was completely different from the coldness in the tower and was filled with the warm smell of fireworks.
Luo Yan and Ophelia sat down by the window. The waiter quickly brought them hot barley tea to warm their bodies, and then took out a notebook.
"Madam, sir, what would you like to order?"
Luo Yan said directly without looking at the menu.
"Honey-glazed barbecued ribs, two cooked to order and two to go."
"Okay." The waiter took note skillfully, then went to the kitchen with the tray and notes.
Ophelia sat obediently opposite, holding a cup of warm barley tea in her hands, the tips of her boots tapping the ground lightly.
For this non-date, she seemed to have even made a special trip back to the dorm to change into an off-white cotton dress and coat that accentuated her elegance. A pale red scarf covered her collar, and against her red, frozen nose, she looked like a cute snowman.
Watching the waiter leave, Ophelia suddenly asked curiously.
"Is the packaged portion for feeding the dragon?"
Luo Yan smiled and nodded.
"That's what the little guy likes most."
In fact, there is another one for feeding cats, but it is too troublesome to explain, so he is too lazy to explain it.
Ophelia held her cheeks with both hands, and there seemed to be stars shining in her bright eyes.
"Great! Now I know what gift to give it next time!"
Imagining Ophelia carrying a big fat pig in front of Tafu, Luo Yan's smile suddenly became a little subtle.
"That being said, it probably wouldn't be happy to receive meat as a gift."
"Huh? Why?"
"That guy is a... uh, high-level dragon, different from ordinary dragons."
In fact, Luo Yan originally wanted to say higher animals, but he thought it was a bit inappropriate, so he changed his words temporarily.
Ophelia was visibly stunned.
"That sounds like trouble!"
"Haha, huh? Cats are easier to raise."
"I think so too!"
While waiting for the food to be served, the two chatted in a pleasant atmosphere. Perhaps it was the melodious and soothing sound of the lute that slightly alleviated the worry in Ophelia's brow.
She was silent for a long time, and finally took out the unsigned draft from the storage ring and gently pushed it in front of Luo Yan.
"The old fox at the hearing was very cunning. They let me choose."
Luo Yan did not read the judgment, nor did he rush to give her any advice. He just acted as a listener and listened quietly.
Ophelia's fingers unconsciously stroked the warm wall of the cup, trying to hide her inner hesitation with an indifferent tone.
"To be honest, while I hate that showy golden drill, I don't hate her so much that I want to chop her off. The hearing gave me two verdicts: one is expulsion and exile according to the laws of the academy, and the other is the death penalty based on the crime of treason in the Oss Empire Code... I can sign one or the other, or neither, but you should understand that there are only two choices."
She raised her head, her tired eyes filled with hesitation.
"Your Highness, your wisdom is praised even by my father. I beg you to lend it to me... Please give me some advice."
Luo Yan listened quietly to the little girl's confession, but did not give any advice. He just thought for a while and said.
"This is an interesting question...or trial."
"Choose the death penalty. You will put an end to this trouble once and for all. You will declare in the harshest way that no one can insult the majesty of Castellón. The academy is not outside the royal power. You will define what rules are and what loyalty is."
"If you choose to exile, you will demonstrate your tolerance, which may win you some praise and the admiration of those who value virtue... such as Ilana, Hader, Bane, and others. But at the same time, it may also be seen as weakness, giving your future enemies an opportunity to take advantage, and even making you a thorn in their side."
"As for whether those three little characters who survived will reform, be grateful to you, or hate you in the future, no one can predict."
He clearly laid out the pros and cons of the two options before Ophelia, and then said no more, returning the power of choice entirely to her.
However, those eyes were clearly still longing...
Luo Yan sighed and his tone became serious.
"Ophelia, I'm not you. I can tell you the color of the sky, but choosing the time and direction to look up at it is your freedom, or perhaps your obligation. Your confusion lies in how to choose, but I want to say that this is not the point. What really matters is what you want to become."
"What do I want to be..." Ophelia murmured this sentence softly, chewing it over and over in her heart, and enlightenment seemed to emerge in her eyes.
Luo Yan nodded.
"The card you hold in your hand is not a scholar, but a king. However, there are many kinds of kings, just as there are many forms of worldly power."
This is just an abstract metaphor and does not mean that she has the chance to become a real king.
But there is no doubt that the ecological niche of the Castellón family determines that she is standing in this position at the moment.
God loves the world, but He does not favor any particular person over others.
Luo Yan didn't care about Ophelia's choice.
It's just the difference between a toddler taking his left foot or his right foot first, and it has nothing to do with good or evil.
Ophelia stared at him for a long time, as if trying to find a hint of revelation from those deep eyes, but she failed in the end.
Those eyes were as calm as a mirror, reflecting only her own struggle.
The heavy silence was broken by the restaurant waiter who brought out sizzling grilled ribs and bubbling butterbeer.
Ophelia picked up the knife and fork and absentmindedly cut off a small piece of meat without putting it into her mouth.
After a long silence, she suddenly put down her cutlery and breathed a sigh of relief. Her confused eyes became clear again, gleaming with determination.
"Thank you. I'm much better now."
Luo Yan smiled slightly.
"Looks like you have an idea."
"Yes! Do you want to hear it?"
"I'm not really interested. I'd rather know the outcome of Virtual Realm No. 178, and... when the order I placed on Artisan Street will be completed."
"Well, you are also a cunning fox," Ophelia complained in a low voice, looking at His Highness Colin who was not concerned about the matter, "and you have bad intentions."
Thank you for the compliment.
Luo Yan accepted the compliment with a smile, cut off a piece of ribs gracefully, and did not deny his "bad" behavior at all.
"Are you disappointed in me now?"
He desperately wanted to hear "yes" as the answer, but unfortunately it wasn't.
"No."
Ophelia shook her head.
She suddenly stood up, lifted her skirt, and gracefully gave Luo Yan an impeccable noble lady's salute, just like she was on the dance floor in the holy city.
"Your answer is truly enlightening to me, and I'm glad that you can give me the power to choose instead of controlling me..."
When she said this, a hint of cunning flashed in Ophelia's eyes, like a hare jumping through the jungle.
"This shows that you no longer treat me as a child."
Looking at the cunning and complacency hidden behind the elegant smile, Luo Yan was slightly stunned, then smiled and took a sip of the refreshing butter beer.
"I think I saw a little fox just now."
As expected of a young man from the Castellón family, he really can't be careless at all.
Ophelia said with a gleaming look in her eyes.
"Oh? So you like foxes?"
Luo Yan put down his wine glass and chose to reply randomly after reading the message.
"I like the T-Rex."
Not following that unconventional train of thought, Ophelia was visibly stunned.
"??? What is that?"
Looking at Ophelia who was easily diverted to another topic, Luo Yan smiled.
"A carnivore... I dreamed about it. I'll tell you about it later when I have the chance."
(End of this chapter)
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