"Good, then. Let's talk about the second matter."
The Magic Emperor's spring-like smile instantly bloomed.
Sage Mode activated in a second!
"Please continue."
Adam gave a thumbs up. This Magic Emperor was too stylish, excessively silver-winged.
He clearly saw a hint of something, but he just wouldn't say it. This way of handling things made Adam admire him immensely.
Loyalty!
"Klaus, I'll leave this to you."
"Yes."
Klaus quickly agreed, called two soldiers from the door, and dragged the "purple sweet potato" out.
"Let's talk upstairs, it's not very safe here."
The Magic Emperor said with a smile.
Adam nodded. He strongly agreed with the Magic Emperor's words. This broken interrogation room was only slightly better than District 13.
Might as well turn it into a tourist attraction and charge admission... Tonight, the stars were bright; it was a good time to enjoy the night view.
Adam followed the Magic Emperor to an attic. It was very quiet here, a good place to discuss matters.
"The moon is so round tonight."
The Magic Emperor looked up at the starry sky, a hint of sadness in his expression.
"Let's get to the point, no more of these melancholic openings."
Adam was in no mood to banter with the Magic Emperor. This old fox was too good at keeping people in suspense. He should have just finished the matter on the way, but he insisted on coming here.
Adam still wanted to find Leona.
"Aren't you going to ask me why I came here?"
The Magic Emperor asked curiously.
"Why ask? It must be because your office isn't safe, so you came to this place."
Adam was already too lazy to complain. He wasn't a straight man in a comedy duo and didn't have that much energy to deal with this old prankster.
"Uh... alright."
The Magic Emperor said somewhat awkwardly, "Then I won't beat around the bush. What do you think about the Royal Knights?"
"I'm standing and looking?" Adam replied somewhat uncertainly.
Adam's words immediately put out the Magic Emperor's fire, leaving him a bit unsure how to respond.
"It's about this election. Logically, capable people should all compete, but you're too strong..."
"I just won't participate, you don't need to worry about me."
Adam said indifferently.
Since the Magic Emperor handled things properly, Adam couldn't be unreasonable either.
Although not being selected for the Knight Order to counter the Eye of the Midnight Sun would cause him to lose some face and be privately mocked by some nobles.
But Adam didn't care about other people's opinions at all. He only needed to do his own thing.
No one could control what people said behind his back.
Adam understood in his heart that in the face of absolute strength, everything was fleeting. As long as someone dared to show off in front of him, he would let the world know what thunderous methods meant.
The Magic Emperor nodded with relief. A hint of apology flashed across his face, and he continued, "I'm very sorry about your nickname."
"In this kingdom, anything associated with 'devil' will not end well!"
"Someone's trying to get me?" Adam asked.
"If nothing unexpected happens, you've been targeted by a hidden force. If your style of doing things wasn't too arrogant, making them somewhat fearful, your nickname wouldn't be 'Devil'."
The Magic Emperor couldn't figure out why this style of doing things was clearly not the work of the Eye of the Midnight Sun. Who exactly had such great power?
"Demon." Adam slowly uttered these two words. In the Clover Kingdom, this was a taboo!
A kingdom invaded by a Demon God, with the First Magic Emperor stepping forward... this was the foundation of the Clover Kingdom. Anyone associated with demons would be resisted by everyone.
"Yes, this matter..."
The Magic Emperor's expression was somewhat heavy. Just as he was about to say something more, Adam interrupted, "It's a minor matter, not worth mentioning. If there's nothing else, I'll leave."
This was a world of magic, and all schemes and tricks were fleeting in the face of absolute strength.
"Wait a moment."
The Magic Emperor stopped Adam and formed a protective shield with his magic power, isolating them from the outside world.
The Magic Emperor was still not at ease, so he pulled Adam closer and spoke in a telepathic form.
Absolute secrecy!
No one knew what the Magic Emperor and Adam discussed that day... The Yurultim Volcano, a Strong Magic Zone suitable for fire magic training. Ordinary humans couldn't even approach it. The frequently erupting lava was extremely dangerous; a slight carelessness would turn one into charcoal.
But it was on this volcano that there was a sacred hot spring that could enhance one's physique. This was the training ground chosen by the uncrowned and undefeated lioness, Leona, for everyone.
Everyone who could come here was an elite of the Magic Knights. Although this mountain climbing challenge was dangerous, it could stimulate everyone's potential.
Asta, the one without magic power, once again borrowed strength from the Demon-Slaying Sword.
As soon as his pseudo-brother exerted force, Asta flew straight up. However, the goal of the tetanus blade was not the summit, but Leona.
The result was obvious... While soaking in the hot spring, Sol used his clay magic to create a huge stone wall, dividing the hot spring into two halves.
Women's bath.
"The starry sky is so beautiful."
Noelle looked up at the starry sky, and all her fatigue seemed to disappear.
Leona watched her quietly, then abruptly said, "Lady Acier also loved to look up at the starry sky from here."
"Did our mother come here too?" Noelle looked at Leona curiously.
"She was the one who told me about this place."
Leona took a sip of wine and slowly said.
"What kind of person was my mother..." Noelle lowered her head. Because of her mother's death, no one was willing to tell her about her mother.
"She was a powerful person. I, who have never lost a battle on the battlefield, have never won against her."
Leona glanced at Noelle, her words like honey yet sharp, saying, "You are very much like your mother, but your magic power is vastly different..."
Leona's words deeply pierced Noelle, making her feel somewhat weary of life.
"So you must surpass her."
Leona's fist gently tapped Noelle's forehead. This violent lioness, for once, showed a gentle side.
"Yes."
Noelle felt warm all over, and her mind suddenly cleared. Her original purpose for coming here seemed to be to find Adam.
"I came to find Adam, but how did I end up soaking in a hot spring?"
Noelle's flushed little face instantly turned pale. She seemed to have gotten a bit silly from soaking.
"Adam?"
Leona's eyes widened. She looked at Noelle with sharp eyes and asked somewhat uncertainly, "You said you came to find Adam?"
"Yes... Lady Leona, do you know Adam too?"
Noelle blinked, asking curiously.
"What is Adam to you?"
Leona's originally calm mood instantly soured. She gritted her teeth and said, "Is he your man?"
"My man... Lady Leona, you're joking. It's too early for that..."
Noelle's face instantly turned red. She waved her hands incoherently, turning into a literal steam maiden.
"Damn it!"
Crack!
Leona instantly crushed the wine glass. This shameless man, having Noelle yet still daring to provoke her, was a complete scumbag.
"Sister Leona, what are you doing?"
At this moment, Adam's mischievous voice, through the ruby ring, transmitted telepathically into Leona's mind.
This philandering man was finally going to get his comeuppance.
"I'm soaking in the hot spring. Where are you?"