After sending Xueyin back, Li Xin went to the suburbs with his aunt's carriage.

There is a bamboo forest in the suburbs, and he wanted to pick some good materials to make a flute for Miss Aries. Among musical instruments, this one is relatively easier to make. He had put a lot of effort into it before, surely having many skills is never a burden.

After cutting a few sections of bamboo and placing them in the carriage to return to the city, it took more than two hours going back and forth. Ever since he had the carriage, he indeed wasn't keen on using Route 11 anymore.

Even so, it was already evening by the time he got back to the Canon Law School. When he returned to the dormitory and saw Lu Shuai, he suddenly remembered there was a Black Rose event tonight.

"Ah Xin, where have you been? Zhao Qing is furious and wants to kick you out of Black Rose. If the president hadn't covered for you, you'd be doomed." Upon seeing Li Xin, Lu Shuai immediately started talking, almost spitting out his words, "You should be more mindful, Zhao Qing is currently keeping a close eye on you, and you give him this kind of handle."

Li Xin also felt a bit embarrassed, "I got so caught up that I forgot, the president is truly wise and powerful."

"What are you bringing these bamboos back for?"

"Oh, to make something, what was discussed in the meeting today?"

"The Four Nations Tournament! Who would've thought that just after joining the Canon Law School, there would be a chance to experience such a grand event. Next, we'll start training and choose the main and substitute players. President Luo Xue, Zhao Qing, Nan Kai, and Fei Ruolin are the main players. One more will be selected among the others, and we'll compete with Hao Ye for a spot. The rest will be substitutes. Don't miss tomorrow, our opponents are very strong." Lu Shuai instructed.

Roland came back after taking a bath, seeing Lu Shuai couldn't help but smirk, wondering if it's really okay for a guy to be this handsome.

"The competition is divided into two parts. The first part is a warm-up within our Canon Law School, where four teams each play a match, warming up and getting to know each other, before officially facing the Celestial Capital." Lu Shuai said, "My goodness, it's so exciting. I wonder if there's a chance to compete; maybe they're not as strong as imagined. We must have confidence."

"Brother Lu, people with confidence wouldn't say that." Huerta said, "Brother Xin, I keep practicing every day, but I don't feel much."

"Take your time. This kind of skill isn't achieved overnight and will suddenly feel right at a specific moment." Li Xin said, choosing a section with better appearance from the bamboo and taking out his small knife to slowly carve. Though time has passed, the memory fragments are still there. Who would've thought they could be used now.

It's evident that both Lu Shuai and Huerta want to be the main player, Li Xin and Roland seem less concerned.

In the distant Wanku City, Cantona finally used his knowledge of the terrain and counter-reconnaissance techniques to escape the pursuit of assassins. At least three different forces were hunting him; this was stirring up a hornet's nest. When Cantona reached his most secret hiding place, he couldn't hold on any longer and passed out. He hadn't recovered from his injuries, and this reckless use of force almost cost him his life.

At this moment, forget about friends; he didn't dare contact even his group members. His head must be worth a lot now. One of the groups chasing him was a famous bounty hunting group, their level two ranks higher than his Wind and Fire Travel Group, indicating there was a big issue with the last mission. How could he make such a mistake?

In Moncalleta's royal palace, Estella was chatting with Queen Kerry. The mother and daughter seemed to gather all the beauty in the world. At this moment, Achilles had just received a severe round of condemnation. If it weren't for his second son just returning, a whipping would likely ensue.

"Achilles, you're absolutely prohibited from taking Estella into the Holy Land again, or you're no longer my son!" This time Kerry was truly angry. If she didn't decisively break off the idea, Achilles might take Estella again.

"Mother, please calm down, it's all my fault, I forced my brother." Estella didn't expect her mother to be so furious.

Kerry looked at Estella and sighed gently, "Estella, you're a princess; Mysterious Power doesn't benefit you. Control your curiosity, as a mother, I will never harm my child."

In the past, Estella would surely listen obediently, for she also agreed with this, suppressing her curiosity, even if her mind was filled with thoughts, she could only slowly digest them herself. But then she recalled Mr. Gemini's words and found courage.

"Mother, I certainly know, but I am grown up now. Perhaps my knowledge and strength are quite superficial, but I can't remain a child forever. I want to know what I'm facing; I won't shy from challenges nor act recklessly. If there's an issue I can't solve, I'll certainly consult with you first. But if I blindly obey, my heart will only raise more questions, and this feeling is very torturous."

Estella said in one breath, leaving Queen Kerry and the kneeling Achilles stunned. Achilles recovered and secretly gave a thumbs up; since when did his sister become so articulate?

Feeling Queen Kerry's gaze, Estella summoned courage without avoidance, "As a member of the Ola Clan, I'm not afraid to bear responsibility, but I want to know what I'm facing."

Queen Kerry looked at Estella's determined expression and suddenly felt she might not fully understand her. But some rules couldn't be broken by her, "Achilles, get up now, this time it's over, don't let it happen again."

"Merciful mother, I dare not do it again!" Achilles quickly smiled.

Queen Kerry left, leaving Estella unsure if her mother was angry.

"Princess, I admire your bravery, please accept my admiration!" Achilles laughed, he and Hokele dared not defy their mother, but only Estella could.

"Second brother, is mother angry?" Estella was also a bit apprehensive, it was the first time she opposed her mother.

"Half and half, but she probably found some reason in your words and let me off. Don't blame her, had she been able to tell you, she would have long ago. She loves you the most." Achilles explained.

"I know that." Estella breathed a sigh of relief.

A relieved Achilles hurriedly escaped, afraid Estella would make any excessive demands. He lacked Estella's favor, already facing a heap of trouble. If he provoked his father, things would indeed get out of hand, making it hard to return to the Holy Hall.

Once someone experiences freedom, they can never return to a life of restraint.

The maids were outside, afraid to disturb. Keli, seeing everything was fine, nudged Estella, and Estella picked Keli up, "Why hasn't Chris come back, it's been a while now."

Meow meow~~

Keli meowed a few times, unable to communicate by thought, yet her dumbfounded expression said a bit.

"Chris wouldn't forget the time while playing, he always takes tasks seriously."

A high-pitched roar came from the distant sea, Estella immediately held Chris and rushed to the window, looking towards the sea's horizon. A golden spot had appeared at the edge of the night's coastline, but in the blink of an eye, it reached the window.

A gust of wind blew.

Estella put Keli down and dashed toward Chris, making Keli very displeased, "Chris, you're finally back, didn't run into any trouble, did you?"

Unlike Keli's clinginess, Chris carried a bit of pride in her small size: encountering a few clueless Fallen Creatures, took some time to deal with them.

Sun Golden Feathered Eagle and Fallen Creatures are natural nemeses; whenever they meet, a fight is almost inevitable.

"Chris, did you meet Mr. Gemini? What kind of person is he?"

"An inexperienced fool." Chris communicated.

Estella chuckled, "You just like saying the opposite, anyway in your eyes everyone is ordinary."

Sun Golden Feathered Eagle with noble bloodlines are creatures from the Old Era, in its eyes, everyone is ordinary.

Lack of experience is impossible; Mr. Gemini is very knowledgeable, a fool... Estella has seen all sorts of young talents, yet never sees what a fool looks like.

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