After reaching the maximum level, my "soft rice system" finally arrived.

Given the various problems that have occurred, the nobles and Principal Dawn will likely tacitly agree to his resignation.

However, as the saying goes, laymen watch the spectacle, while experts see the details.

The scene that Charles had previously manifested in the light screen, when seen by the onlookers and the nobles, would probably only elicit a few words of admiration: "As expected of His Majesty Charles, his knowledge and vision are truly outstanding; even what he imagined is extraordinary."

However, what the wizards saw was far more than that.

The various things presented within that light screen, though seemingly distant, are actually closely related to magical technology and existing arcane concepts, possessing a solid theoretical foundation.

It pointed out a clear path for wizards in the vast, foggy world of arcane magic, where they could only grope their way forward.

He knew in his heart that if the wizards could fully understand and integrate the concepts contained therein, the benefits they could gain would probably far outweigh the previous simple improvement in mental strength.

Thinking about it this way, compared to the deep and mysterious starry sky that His Majesty Charles displayed... my previous efforts to secure the position of Dean of a magic academy seemed rather ridiculous in their narrow-mindedness.

Speaking of which, the Golden Deer Chamber of Commerce seems to have launched a few new magical observation tools, I think they're called something like astronomical telescopes...

……

Charles was naturally welcomed in the VIP room.

It even seemed that Principal Dawn was planning to put up large red banners throughout the academy that read "Welcome His Excellency Charles, Deputy Tower Master of the Black Tower, to visit and inspect the academy," hold a grand welcoming ceremony, and have Charles take the stage to give a speech to the newly enrolled students.

Then, Charles rejected Principal Dawn's suggestion without hesitation.

As a wizard, Sharl always felt that it was more practical to deduce more arcane models than to waste energy on such meaningless formalities or social interactions.

Charles arrived at a corner of the VIP room, greeted Archmage Tevis who had already stood up, and then walked straight to the Cardinal of the Church of Dawn.

The cardinal somewhat awkwardly picked up the teacup from the table.

Theoretically speaking, as the highest-ranking official of the Dawn Church in the Empire, he represents the Dawn Church, a behemoth on the Western Continent comparable to the Black Tower. Even when facing a legendary powerhouse like Charles from the Black Tower, he does not need to show any fear.

However, when he thought back to the scene that Charles had shown in the light screen earlier, the cardinal suddenly lost his confidence.

This is a ruthless person who spends all day tinkering with ideas about blowing up planets.

I've heard that His Highness Charles's spiritual ocean is extraordinary...

Could it be that he overheard me complaining to Tevez about him in private?

Charles's voice interrupted the cardinal's reverie: "If I remember correctly, the Church of Dawn's branch church in the Aran Empire should have a magic array used to communicate with the Vatican headquarters, right?"

The cardinal nodded: "Indeed."

"Then may I borrow your magic array? I have something to discuss with your Dawn Saintess."

"Since it is His Majesty Charles's request, there is naturally no reason to refuse."

The cardinal outwardly nodded in agreement, but inwardly he couldn't help but gossip—

The Dawn Saintess's little secret feelings for Charles were practically common knowledge among the high-ranking members of the Dawn Church, except for the Saintess herself.

Logically speaking, given their relationship, they could easily contact each other using a magical telepathic connection.

At this moment, His Highness Charles took the initiative to contact them through the channels of the Dawn Church. Could it be that they had a little quarrel and blocked each other?

Is His Highness Charles seeking him out now because he wants to take the initiative to repair this relationship?

So, does this mean that the Holy Maiden, who has always been at a disadvantage, is finally going to change her previous position as the younger brother in the family and decide to stand up and take the lead?

Damn it, this is a matter of great importance concerning the future of the Black Tower and the Dawn Church – who will be on top and who will be on the bottom?

I just can't control my gossipy nature, I'm so curious!

"I have a feeling you're thinking about writing something unpleasant."

Cardinal Charles vehemently denied it: "Your Majesty Charles is overthinking it."

Charles glanced at the cardinal before him.

Despite appearing to be a refined and amiable old man with gold-rimmed glasses, Charles always sensed that beneath his composed and elder-like exterior lay a flamboyant and youthful heart.

Unfortunately, no matter how strong Ciel's mental strength was, he was not a superhuman capable of reading minds, so he had no choice but to give up after the other party denied it.

The reason he made such a request to the cardinal was actually quite simple—it involved evil gods and faith, which was the area of ​​expertise of the Dawn Church.

Although Charles was already somewhat certain, he still wanted to confirm with the Dawn Saintess, who was a professional.

However, simply transmitting the captured portion of the evil god's aura to the other party for confirmation is definitely not enough.

I wonder what the cardinal has misunderstood this time?

Charles felt somewhat helpless. He glanced at Duke Brunstad and Eisweda in the VIP room, then activated "Astral Walk" and disappeared from the VIP room with the Cardinal.

All that remained in the VIP room was a group of nobles who had just come up hoping to strike up a conversation, staring at each other blankly, and finally letting out a collective sigh of regret.

This is a true legend, and he's still very young.

Unfortunately, the Black Tower's deputy tower master, Sharl, has always been elusive and rarely appears at social occasions such as banquets and ceremonies, leaving them with no way to get close to him despite their desire to do so.

Despite making a rare appearance this time, he ultimately failed to seize the opportunity.

……

“Your Highness… I had a feeling that you saw right through me. It seems that the deputy tower master of the Black Tower has already discovered our vampire identity.”

"However, for some reason, the other party did not point it out directly."

On the other side of the VIP room, Duke Brunsstadt looked grave.

"For your safety's sake, perhaps we should... Your Highness?"

Duke Brunstad turned around in confusion, only to see Eisveta slightly raising her chin, her beautiful crimson eyes still fixed on the direction where she had watched Charles disappear after activating "Astral Walk," as if she had not heard his words.

"Your Highness..."

Aisveta's voice rang out: "Uncle Carter, what do you think about sending our vampire clan to the Black Tower to learn magic?"

Duke Brunstad paused for a moment: "We vampires possess bloodline talents such as the Enchantment Eye and Bat Transformation, and we are born with a special affinity for magic, so generally speaking, there is no need for us to learn spells."

"Moreover, ever since the Dawn Church tricked several of their own kind into becoming priests, the Senate has maintained a policy of seclusion, rarely having deep interactions with the outside world..."

“Times have changed, Uncle Carter,” Eisveda interrupted Duke Brunstad’s statement.

"This is an era of upheaval and transition, and Black Tower is the leader of this era."

"Think about those magical devices that ordinary people can control after training..."

"If we vampires remain stagnant and continue to live in isolation in the coffins of the castle, then we may soon be eliminated by this era."

Listening to Eisveda's words, Duke Brunstad fell into deep thought.

As a duke of the empire, he had always witnessed the changes that the Black Tower had brought to the Western Continent over the years.

And the images previously displayed on the screen—

If those scenes were to become reality, it would be a tremendous shock and challenge to the vampires and the established systems of the Western Continent.

If the vampires want to maintain their lofty status as a silver race amidst such shocks, then keeping up with the times is the only course of action they should take.

The previous strategy of sleeping in the castle to escape the world now seems rather out of place.

Princess Aisveta truly lives up to her reputation as a once-in-a-millennium princess, destined to lead the vampire clan to prosperity once more.

Despite his young age, he was able to offer such far-sighted insights as soon as he opened his mouth.

"In that case, it seems that our vampire clan does indeed need to cooperate with the Black Tower."

Duke Brunstad spoke with genuine admiration, glancing to his side only to find that Esveda had already stood up at some point.

She paced lightly around the room, her snow-white, pointed ears, characteristic of vampires, twitching involuntarily.

"Once the vampires and the Black Tower form an alliance and begin in-depth cooperation, it will be inevitable that they will send envoys to each other for communication and exchange."

"As for our vampire clan, apart from the few princes who have been sleeping for many years, it is most appropriate for me, as the True Ancestor, to go to the Black Tower for exchange and learning. In this way, we can also demonstrate our vampire clan's sincerity in cooperation."

Aisveta's mutterings were barely audible as she gazed at the blood-red sunset outside the window, her vision seemingly stretching beyond most of the Aran Empire's territory, reaching the distant, prosperous arcane capital.

"I wonder what kind of scenery that place he lived in for more than ten years is like..."

"If we could create an encounter in the Black Tower's grand library, it would be best if I were biting into a piece of bread and then we met around the corner..."

Thinking of this, Aisveta pinched the hem of her skirt and twirled around the room twice happily.

Duke Brunstadt was stunned.

Looking at Aisveta, whose steps were light and whose eyes were full of longing, a word involuntarily came to mind—

Publicly funded celebrity worship.

After a long silence, Duke Brunstad sighed softly, "But in that case, Princess Esveda... what you will face is an unimaginable path of thorns."

As the youngest legend of the Western Continent, Charles Egut has countless admirers.

Rumor has it that the three princesses of the Aran Empire and the saintess of the Dawn Church have close relationships with him.

Duke Brunstadt had reservations about whether his naive and inexperienced son, the True Ancestor, could break through these encirclements.

Chapter Twenty-Two: All details are subject to the actual product.

The Dawn Church was established five thousand years ago in the name of the Seven Gods of Dawn. Its completion also marked the end of the old era of the Western Continent and the beginning of the [Age of Radiance].

Despite its origins, the Dawn Church has long since severed ties with the so-called Seven Gods, now that the path to godhood is cut off and true gods and saints have vanished. They no longer even mention them in their doctrines and codes.

Even Ciel only learned of its secrets through the Black Tower's Great Library.