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Chapter 614: Cardinal Lanchi's Leisurely Afternoon
Chapter 614: Cardinal Lanchi's Leisurely Afternoon
In the fading twilight, rows of red-brick buildings bathed in the evening glow stood tall and majestic, bearing witness to the long history and extraordinary wisdom of the Magecraft Institute.
"I was discussing ingredient ratios with Professor Borhao, and before I knew it, the sun was about to set."
Lanchi said, holding the Cat Boss.
Originally, Lanchi had asked Cat Boss to return to the restaurant to rest, but it had followed him again.
However, upon reflection, the Cat Boss restaurant seemed to have almost optimized the real Cat Boss out of the business, leaving it with nowhere else to go but with him.
Ever since their trip to the Northern Continent, neither of them had been back to the restaurant much, yet it continued to thrive and flourish.
"Meow."
Cat Boss yawned, as if just waking up from a nap.
Riding on its mighty mount, Lanchi, it strolled along the paths within the campus.
The clear stream by their side reflected the gradient sunset sky and the silhouettes of the trees, while the tranquil surroundings seemed to flow gently with time.
Listening to Lanchi's discussion with Professor Borhao earlier, Cat Boss had dozed off in the shadows.
In sight, across the stream, was a sea of blooming flowers—a part of the Alchemical Garden of the School of Biological Engineering, a place where knowledge and natural beauty converged.
"Lanchi, meow, let's buy some vegetables at the school's central market on our way back."
Cat Boss gazed at the scenery within the school, its gaze gradually focusing as it mumbled sleepily.
"Oh, right."
Lanchi replied, adjusting their direction slightly.
With a little detour, they could head to the central market, where one could find a wide array of daily necessities and ingredients. Of course, there were also plenty of shops on the first and second floors, including well-reviewed dining establishments and popular chain stores found throughout the Kingdom of Horton.
It had been a while since he last returned to school, and he had momentarily forgotten that he was in Ikelite, and that he should be heading back to the Sage's Dormitory instead of the Palace Restaurant.
Unlike the brightly lit city of Helrom at night, or the lively city of Nakaris, known for its nightly revelries, Ikelite had a much slower pace of life and was consistently ranked as one of the most livable cities on the Southern Continent.
By five in the evening, many shops would close for the day, and even supermarkets would reduce their operating hours. Overtime work was unheard of here, as the laid-back people of Ikelite valued their leisure time.
Recently, a new intern at the newspaper company where Senior Lu Vishir worked had stayed after hours for just fifteen minutes.
As a result, the boss arranged for a week-long daily half-hour of psychological counseling during lunchtime to educate the intern about the harms and negative impacts of overtime work.
Due to Ikelite's excellent cultural development and security management, lawyers found themselves with fewer cases to handle.
"Sigh, since opening my law firm, I've only had Sybeline as a client."
Lanchi couldn't help but lament.
Aside from helping Sybeline with the paperwork for inheriting her dukedom, he hadn't taken on a single substantial case.
"Is it possible that you need to give your opponents a chance to go to court first?"
Cat Boss remained silent for a long while before asking.
"For example?"
Lanchi was perplexed.
"For instance, Askassan. He seems a bit clueless."
Cat Boss provided an example.
"Didn't he lose the case? The verdict was handed down by the Supreme Court of Protoss, and I've reviewed the judgment," Lanchi asked, puzzled.
"Yes, he didn't object," Cat Boss nodded and sighed.
Indeed, it was sometimes challenging to communicate effectively with this person.
"I guess I'll have to take on cases that others don't want. But such cases rarely surface in Ikelite, maybe once a year or even less frequently."
"
It was a rare occurrence, and yet he had missed it.
Lanchi heard from Professor Borhao that Dean Loren had been attending hearings at the Old Bri Court almost daily recently, and no one dared to defend him, which made Lanchi feel guilty.
If there was a next time, he would definitely be Loren's lawyer and provide the Dean with the strongest legal support.
Chatting away, the pair strolled into the center of the campus.
After a few minutes, they walked out again.
In addition to the cat in his left arm, Lanchi now also carried a paper shopping bag in his right hand.
As the sunlight of dusk filtered through the dense leaves, golden patterns were cast upon the stone steps of the Sage's Institute's ancient tower library.
On the path beside it, only a few figures hurried home in the sunset, and a gentle breeze carried a unique blend of floral and ancient book scents through the air.
As their gazes fell upon the iconic ancient tower library of the Sage's Institute, they knew they had entered the territory of the Sage's Institute.
The observation of the Primordial Tablet last year took place in the grand hall on the first floor of the library, which resembled a congressional chamber.
At that time, the tablet indeed seemed exaggerated, worthy of being called the "strongest epic equipment, proof of the strongest in the world."
More than half a year had passed, and people had come and gone.
As Askassan's successor, Lanchi would become the new holder of the Primordial Tablet of [Seal].
Today, after finishing his shift in the Shadow World and heading to the Cat Boss Restaurant, Lanchi retrieved his stored Primordial Tablet from Planai and the others.
As a sixth-rank mage, he was now able to bind himself to the tablet.
Before he knew it, Lanchi and Cat Boss had arrived at a majestic red-brick building that resembled a grand manor hotel.
Passing through the revolving glass door of the Sage's Dormitory, they were greeted by a refreshing lavender fragrance, accompanied by cheerful music floating in their ears.
In one corner of the first-floor lobby, sofas and a coffee table were provided for students of the Sage's Institute to rest at any time.
"Have you heard? There's a cardinal who seems to be lingering in our Kingdom of Horton, but unfortunately, the Star Chessboard of the United Parliament can't divine his exact coordinates."
"Since he's the new bishop of the Resurrection Church, he's most likely a holder of the Primordial Tablet."
"Even if he's a cardinal, he wouldn't dare to act rashly and expose himself within the city's defense barrier."
"Whoever he is, if he dares to provoke us in Horton, Dean Loren will end his life immediately."
"What if the cardinal suddenly pledges allegiance to Dean Loren?"
"Hiss—"
In the evening, students still sat on the sofas, drinking tea and chatting, creating a relaxed and cheerful atmosphere.
They didn't pay much attention to the people passing by—it was common to see both old students returning home and new students exploring their new surroundings.
"Senior Wilford!"
Suddenly, a freshman recognized Lanchi and called out.
The first-year students of the Sage's Institute quickly identified this student personally taught by Dean Loren.
Stories of his enforcement records in the student council were still circulating around the campus.
"Hello, everyone," Lanchi waved and smiled at the group.
He then inquired about their studies, their impressions of the new semester, and their suggestions for areas of improvement within the school.
Finally, Lanchi bid farewell to the new students, leaving with their cheerful send-off and waves.
(End of Chapter)
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