The day after the royal capital's unrest ended, Magic Emperor Julius gave a brief speech in the central plaza of the royal capital regarding the "attack." The speech informed the public about the identity of those who attacked the royal capital and expressed his determination and will to protect the citizens in the future.
Even though the Magic Emperor was not in the royal capital during the enemy attack, and despite capturing several prisoners, the royal faction still held him accountable. However, even so, public support for him remained high, as did expectations for the Magic Knights.
Of course, the news that Fuegoleon, the Captain of the Crimson Lion Kings, had his arm severed and fell unconscious during the royal capital's unrest, and the analysis that there were traitors among the Mages in the royal capital due to the magic barrier's failure, was not made public.
At the same time, on this day, Asta, who was on vacation, received an invitation from Finral, also a member of the Black Bulls, to attend a mixer with girls in the Common Realm's Reon Town... That night, he coincidentally encountered a child disappearance incident and became embroiled in a battle with members of the Eye of the Midnight Sun who appeared... Both sides simultaneously called for reinforcements, and a major battle was on the verge of breaking out.
Yami, the Captain of the Black Bulls, faced off against Licht, the leader of the Eye of the Midnight Sun. Dark Magic versus Light Magic, the battle turned the cave outside Reon Town into ruins.
Following this, three Magic Knights Squad Captains battled three executives of the Eye of the Midnight Sun. The battle concluded with the Eye of the Midnight Sun escaping and the Magic Knights victorious.
On the third day after the royal capital's unrest ended, the Magic Emperor convened a Magic Knights Squad Captains' meeting in the royal capital. At the same time, he used Asta's Anti-Magic to dispel the magic imprinted in the memories of the Eye of the Midnight Sun prisoners, exposing the traitor within their ranks—Goldor Boisoide, the Captain of the Purple Orca.
After the meeting, Julius summoned Asta and Yami privately, informed them about the magic stone and the stele inscribed with the Tree of Life, and instructed them to search for the magic stone in the Underwater Temple.
"...So you want us to get there before the Eye of the Midnight Sun guys and bring that magic stone back?"
"Exactly. The only ones in the Magic Knights capable of undertaking this crucial mission are... your Black Bulls, Yami, who are mostly not restricted by social status. There's still a possibility of traitors within the Magic Knights... Can you accomplish this for me?"
"You are the Wizard King. If you wish it, you only need to give a direct order."
"..."
Just as Yami and Asta accepted the mission and left, and from a hidden corner, the Captain of the Golden Dawn took off his mask, transformed into a lazy man, mumbled about his excellent acting, and mentioned he had an appointment before leaving the royal capital.
A figure draped in a gray robe, with his entire face hidden in shadow, arrived at the Wizard King's room.
When he appeared before the Wizard King, Julius's expression showed a slight surprise, but that surprise was quickly reined in. Julius smiled and greeted the newcomer.
"It's you. Have you finally returned? Long time no see."
"Long time no see... Wizard King."
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Bai En was unaware of the events described above, or rather, he knew that the Eye of the Midnight Sun and the Magic Knights would soon clash, he just hadn't expected it to happen so quickly... After all, the lingering memories lacked specific timelines, and he had always inferred the plot's progression based on the appearance of key points.
What... you ask what he's been doing lately?
The official appearance of the Eye of the Midnight Sun in the royal capital meant that the great war of elven reincarnation would soon begin. In such a pressing time, Bai En was, of course, busy at the Moli Restaurant, enhancing his magic power. Yes... even the remaining time in the evenings was spent practicing magic.
Today, Moli Restaurant welcomed a guest from the Magic Knights—Nancy Quidoranna.
She actually didn't visit restaurants often, mostly dining at the Aqua Deer Squad base, as someone in the Aqua Deer Squad cooked exceptionally well, and it didn't cost anything.
The reason she came to Moli Restaurant was because its reputation had recently become unbelievably huge. Everyone around her was talking about it, and it was even given various exaggerated titles, such as "better than all restaurants started by nobles in the royal capital," "the number one restaurant in the Common Realm," "the best restaurant in the Clover Kingdom," and so on.
She came out of admiration.
Today was a holiday, so Nancy wasn't wearing her silver-white battle armor, just a simple red long dress. However, because of her fair, jade-like skin, the red dress exuded a sense of luxury.
Her crimson hair was tied back, adding a touch of vividness.
Beautiful people attract attention wherever they go, not to mention those who are more than just beautiful.
So, as soon as she entered the restaurant, the bustling dining area quieted down considerably. The gazes that were originally fixed on the delicious food on the tables subtly shifted, and many individuals seemed eager, as if they had forgotten they were there to eat.
Fortunately, Shelly, the restaurant owner, promptly greeted her, dispelling their rising intentions.
She led Nancy to an empty seat. Through the window, the evening glow illuminated the tulips in the glass vase on the table, creating a somewhat leisurely atmosphere in the corner.
A menu was handed over.
"I haven't seen you before, have I? Is this your first time at our Moli Restaurant, customer?" Shelly asked Nancy, "What would you like to order?"
The long menu was a bit dazzling. A quick scan showed that the prices after each dish name were not expensive. Nancy said, "Just bring me a few of the restaurant's signature dishes."
"Alright." Shelly smiled and agreed, then went to arrange it with the kitchen.
While waiting, Nancy sat quietly in her seat, a beauty framed by the tulips at the window, like an oil painting bathed in sunlight.
Under Shelly's care, many people had already calmed their restless hearts, but there were always those, after drinking, whose minds were clouded by lust. A corpulent man with a rugged appearance staggered up from his seat, holding a wine glass, and walked towards Nancy.
"Beautiful lady, come have a drink with me."
The pungent smell of alcohol made Nancy involuntarily shift back. The surrounding gazes also focused on them, not out of concern, but with amusement and curiosity.
"Come on, come on."
The man rudely offered the wine glass, while also tugging and showing off the golden necklace around his neck. The gold beads strung together, each looking quite substantial. He continued, "Hey, I'm giving you a chance, be my seventh concubine!"
"I guarantee I'll make you..."
Before he could finish his sentence, Nancy grabbed the man's wrist. A piggish smile appeared on his face: "Are you that eager? Don't worry, I'll definitely cherish you well."
"Huh? What are you... doing?!"
Nancy suddenly exerted force, and the man, overly bloated due to his obesity, was directly swung up and slammed heavily onto the floor. A deep thud vibrated across the restaurant floor, and wine spilled everywhere.
The surrounding gazes froze, then quickly averted.
Shelly, who had initially been frowning and ready to step forward to stop the man's behavior, saw Nancy's actions and then maintained her smile as she approached...
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