The distant Montreal Royal Capital.

Above the Royal City, one can overlook the sea. The sea breeze blew open the curtains, sunlight cascading onto the young maiden, her delicate jade feet, and her clean white calves lightly crossed. A thin white gauze concealed her graceful figure, and a lazy cat lay on the soft carpet, squinting its eyes, enjoying the morning. Outside the door, maidservants quietly awaited.

Usually, Her Highness rises very early, and today it's rare for her to sleep in.

Estella, upon leaving the Twelve Zodiac Star Disc, also woke up from her dream and communicated thoroughly with Chris about the situation. Chris immediately set off, while Estella was initially excited before falling asleep. She loves the feeling of being able to help friends. Unfortunately, she couldn't be there in person, but she'd already instructed Chris to describe everything in detail upon return.

It is said that the Celestial Capital has a unique visage. Historical records state that a man named Luthor was elected as the Grand Governor of Li Long United Kingdom, stirring a revolution and establishing a monarchical council system, where the King became a symbol, and power was handed over to the council representing the people. In Moncalleta, this was seen as a great betrayal, but Estella was full of curiosity. What kind of country was this? Why did such a person emerge, and how did this succeed?

Hex-Tech is now also quite prevalent in Moncalleta. Once resisted, now the Canon Law School even offers related courses, and domestically, they've introduced the Hex Airship, a large human-and-cargo carrier - funny in design, quite miraculous, though a bit slow, and fun Hex Demon-Sealing Spear, but unfortunately, she could only watch, as her mother absolutely forbade her from touching it. Yet, she couldn't help but feel the Hex Gun was very cool.

What kind of country births so many amazing things?

What kind of person is Mr. Gemini? He seems to be very erudite and storied.

Meow~ Meow~~~

Estella felt a slight tickle on her nose, a gentle meowing sound coming by her ear. Her long, naturally curly eyelashes fluttered as she opened her eyes, covering her red lips with her petite white hand, lazily stretching her slender waist, her white gauze slipping, revealing a long snow-white neck, a glossy, porcelain-like collarbone, and the thin gauze swaying with the wind shaped the charm of the young maiden.

Her small hand stroked Keli, "Hungry?"

Meow~~

Keli nodded, and Estella glanced at the clock, "Ah, it's almost noon, get up fast!"

She jumped down barefoot, white and tender, and after the knock on the door sounded, the waiting maidservants outside came in one after another, "Princess…"

The busy morning of Her Highness …

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Karma Region's Wanku Mystery City, a typical highland loess, very suitable for digging holes, has over the centuries formed a complex cave structure, becoming the famous Wanku City on the Dao Yuan Continent. Countless tunnels interconnect, criss-crossing, with a population of tens of thousands, also famous for its black markets, where large organizations and espionage agencies from across the Dao Yuan Continent converge.

Cantona's safe house is set here, playing with the concept of hiding one's actions in plain sight. This time he caused quite a stir, his bounty level increased again, elevating the notoriety of the Wind and Fire Travel Group.

In the hidden room, Cantona's chest was bound with thick bandages, the room filled with an uncanny scent of unknown potions, along with plenty of bottles and cans. Basically, the fragrance of healing magic potions is not pleasant.

Cantona himself is adept at concocting; long sickness makes one a skilled doctor. Bounty Hunting Groups are either hunting or hunted, injuries are routine, mastering healing methods frequently saves lives. Ideally, it's best to find an Awakened possessing healing abilities for the best recovery, but the risk is high. Everywhere, even in Wanku Mystery City, those with slightly above-average healing abilities among Awakened are certainly under surveillance.

Thus, Cantona opts for a slower, steadier approach. His adversary's dying counterattack was exceptionally fierce, rooted in the Soul-Draining Heart's secret technique - Sacrifice. Facing such retaliation, he had to fight with all he had. Though what he used was "Blood Burning," slightly better than Sacrifice, injuring an enemy of a thousand while self-harming by eight hundred. Fortunately, in risking one's life, his experience far exceeds that of Noble Knights, and it was just enough for him to survive.

However, a Noble Knight possessing the Soul-Draining Heart must hail from a major family. Recently, he needs to lay low. If not for his insight, this deal would have been a huge loss. The intelligence provided by the predecessor was inaccurate, now is not the time for reckoning, everything must wait for recovery from injuries.

Once the mission is complete, all members of the Travel Group will immediately hide, awaiting his next order.

The healing process is undoubtedly torturous; fortunately, the Twelve Zodiac Star Disc helps pass the time. The Star Disc is undoubtedly a Divine Artifact, surely containing secrets and powers. If studied, it might compensate for his shortcomings in this area. Though the Travel Group comes across some high-end goods, they are mostly not his own, and lacks the foundation to compare with the upper echelons. Any top-tier Divine Artifact can guide mortals; the process of engaging them is the process of growing stronger.

Just how much can be absorbed depends on personal understanding. Miss Aries seemingly silly and sweet, yet her insight is truly formidable, daring in her own ways. Her Divine Relic allows her to recklessly attempt things, despite being aware that what Divine Relics can perceive is mostly dangerous and beyond mortals' reach. A bit of carelessness might lead one into the abyss or have their soul taken away by unknown mysterious forces.

This is common knowledge.

Only Moncalleta seemed deeply blessed by the Earth Mother Goddess, having such courage.

A conscious state can perceive the presence of the Star Disc, actually in line with the standards of Divine Artifacts. Ultimately, mortals can gradually master the temperament of Divine Artifacts through exploration, while he too can perceive it. Yet while trying to approach, it's essential to proceed cautiously.

Miss Aries has no pressure regarding ascending to the Life Star; it's more about satisfying curiosity. Cancer is formidable, merely a bit of a show-off, but who doesn't like that when young? Gemini is somewhat peculiar, not seeming weak yet appearing so, with behavioral patterns hard to predict. Not old nor young, overall a sincere odd person.

With more opportunity to interact, the understanding will surely deepen. Regardless, the Round Table Conference has begun to take shape.

Another member of the Round Table Conference is raising fish; damn it, as a seasoned market player, he was surprisingly outdone by Kathy and deceived. Damn those few exceptionally red koi fish, after half a day's care, they started to lose color.

Can this be tolerated?

Since coming to Celestial Capital, he hadn't suffered such a loss; tolerable was intolerable. When Li Xin returned, the person was nowhere to be found, which really infuriated Li Xin. Unable to help, time is pressing; regardless of whether a bird arrives or not, fish still must be prepared, as it is vital.

Yet, this market truly lacks them. There are koi fish available, but all need reservations for bright red ones. Li Xin had to seek out Qi Badao, who has a contact point in the city, and tasks him with finding a solution, given the urgency.

Qi Badao received the black cat's transmitted message and immediately went into action, sending assistants throughout the Underground City and local markets, specifically for red koi fish.

Normally, little Qi has no reputation, but things have changed now. Many organizations are moving into action; merely serving the Sword God's interests can at least gain recognition, and red koi fish aren't red dragons – where else to find such fortune?

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