Anime, Girlfriend Shokuhou Misaki.

"No, it's because I have something very important to do tomorrow."

Asagi Aoba also looked conflicted, unsure whether she should tell the truth to her teacher.

"Natsuki-chan, someone we know?"

Just as the two were chatting, Makoto Haramura suddenly let out a suppressed laugh.

Nangong Nayue's face also fell.

She knew that the man behind her would definitely hear what Lan Yu Qiancong said.

Given that man's personality, it's absolutely impossible for him to remain indifferent upon hearing this.

"Don't call me that."

Nangong Nayue sighed softly.

Then, standing in front of Asagi, he gently poked Asagi's waist with the tip of his fan.

“These are students from our school’s junior high division. I sometimes teach junior high classes, so we know each other.”

"In two years, she will be a student in my class."

At this moment, Asagi's eyes widened.

His red pupils kept darting between Haramura Makoto and Nanami Nagatsuki, while an aura of gossip was rising around Aiba Asagi.

"It's so late, could this be Nazuki-chan's boyfriend...?"

"Snapped!"

"it hurts."

Another crisp sound rang out, and Lan Yuqian rubbed her reddened hand, wincing in pain.

"Let me tell you straight, you're overthinking it."

Nangong Nayue had only spoken halfway when she saw Haramura Makoto's amused gaze on her, so she abruptly changed the subject and sighed again.

"At least not now."

"Besides, you might regret saying something like that tomorrow."

"regret?"

With tears welling in her eyes, she put the back of her hand to her lips and blew on it, while a question mark appeared on Lan Yuqian's head.

"Fine, I now understand why you came to the beauty salon today."

Makoto Haramura remained silent, merely scanning Asagi Aiba with his gaze.

(Is this because you're getting dressed up to see me tomorrow?)

(It seems that Lan Yu Xian Zhai has some impure motives.)

At this moment, in this small space, subtle differences in their thoughts separated Makoto Haramura and Natsuki Minami.

(but!)

Makoto Haramura's eyebrows twitched slightly as he sensed the unfamiliar presence that had suddenly appeared in the corner, and he took a step forward.

"Since you're Natsuki-chan's friend and want to change your image, I should be able to offer you some good advice."

"How about it, want to give it a try?"

"Eh?"

Aiba Asagi first let out a surprised sound.

Then, with a suspicious look, he scanned Haramura Makoto again before the doubt in his eyes finally disappeared.

Because the man in front of her, who was suspected to be Natsuki-chan's boyfriend, was really handsome.

Even someone like her, who isn't particularly obsessed with looks, would feel an instant flutter in her heart at first glance.

Moreover, this kind of handsomeness is not only due to his inhumanly exquisite appearance and the natural nobility he exudes.

It was also the clothes that perfectly suited him, making his already dashing figure even more outstanding.

If this outfit was put together by the person themselves, then they certainly have good taste in clothing.

"In that case, I'll trouble you."

Aiba Asagi readily agreed.

Aside from her initial suspicions about his fashion sense, Asagi Aiba never doubted Makoto Haramura's character.

After all, it's obvious at a glance that Makoto Haramura and Natsuki Minamiya have a good relationship.

Since he's Natsuki-chan's friend, he's definitely not a bad person.

"Don't worry about leaving it to me, I've been trained by experts."

Makoto Haramura answered with obvious confidence, then turned his gaze to Nagatsuki Nanami beside him.

"I don't want to see that uninvited guest."

"Go and entertain her, Nazuki-chan."

Chapter 220 A Well-Planned Plan

"They really know how to assign me the things I hate."

Nangong Nayue turned her head away in disgust, staring into the dark alley not far away.

There stood a girl with long braids, holding a thick book, wearing old-fashioned black-rimmed glasses, and dressed in the school uniform of Caihai Academy.

One of the three saints of the Lion King organization, Xian Gu Yong.

Nangong Nayue snorted coldly, and a purple magic circle suddenly appeared beneath her feet before disappearing from the spot.

Xian Guyong silently glanced at the two figures that disappeared into the barbershop, and then followed Nangong Nayue.

In the relatively dimly lit alley, standing atop a stack of wooden crates, with her folding fan open, Nangong Nayue looked at Xian Guyong with a cold and mocking gaze.

"What are you doing here now that things have come to this point?"

"I've already discussed what I needed to say with you, haven't I?"

Xian Guyong paused for a moment, then stretched out his free left hand and pushed up his glasses with his palm.

"Why the need for such a tense standoff, Nangong Nayue?"

"Although the location of the Flame Banquet was chosen on Itogami Island without informing you in advance, isn't this a win-win situation for both of us?"

The slow pace of Xian Gu Yong's speech gives people a sense of indifference.

"Yes, Nangong Nayue."

"We are here simply to speak with His Majesty the True Ancestor and, within the bounds of the rules, to offer him assistance."

In the dark shadows, a black cat suddenly appeared directly on Xian Guyong's shoulder.

What's rather surprising is that it was this black cat that just uttered those words.

"It's clear that the Lion King Organization has really gone all out this time."

"They even sent someone like you."

"When will your true form arrive?"

Looking at the black cat, Nangong Nayue frowned slightly.

This black cat is not the real body, nor is it a familiar.

Instead, there is a shikigami controlling it from behind the scenes.

The one who controls the shikigami is a true ancient being, having existed for over a thousand years.

Lion King Agency, Endou En.

Race: Elf

Since the establishment of the Lion King Organization, he has been serving as the instructor of the Sword Mage and the Dancer Princess in the Forest of High Gods.

Within the Lion King organization, this person truly has countless students and disciples.

Of course, the most important thing is this person's ability.

Although the Lion King Organization is considered by all nations to be composed of the Three Saints, who are the strongest members of the Lion King Organization.

But in reality, those who know some secrets and have a discerning eye understand that this old guy is the person the Lion King Organization needs to be most wary of.

"I originally wanted to come here to see an old friend."

"But now that I look at it, it wasn't really necessary."

"So much time has passed, and things have changed beyond recognition."

It wasn't coming from a human's mouth, but from a black cat's mouth; no matter how you look at it, it feels extremely incongruous.

"Indeed, the longer you live, the more secrets you will know that you didn't know before."

Nangong Nayue's eyes narrowed into slits.

He then immediately closed his open folding fan, his face showing a cold expression.

"Ultimately, I'm not the one who makes the decision here."

"I'm just a messenger. If there's anything you need me to pass on, just say so."

"That's right."

It really does seem a bit old-fashioned, and Yuantang sighed again.

"First of all, I want to clarify that the decision in this matter was not made by us, but by the government."

"We only did this out of necessity after things had already happened."

"If you investigate this carefully, you should be able to find the real answer."

"I have no reason to lie to you about this."

"I know."

"But you definitely made the right choice in setting the location on Itogami Island."

Nangong Nayue's face remained cold, unmoved by Yuantang Yuan's explanation.

She had guessed it from the very beginning.

This kind of thing could never have been initiated by the Lion King Agency, a special agency.

After all, they were not qualified to sit at the negotiating table with those three True Ancestors.

It must have been the local bureaucrats, blinded by the interests of the Fourth Ancestor, who negotiated with the three Ancestors.

Afterwards, the matter was handed over to the Lion King Organization, which then took the lead in setting the location as Itogami Island, far from the mainland.

Considering the interests of the entire country, this is absolutely the best course of action.

After all, if the location is set on local territory, even if the region and scope are limited, the participating electors may not necessarily follow the rules of the Flamelight Banquet obediently.

However, if it were on Itogami Island, the vast ocean surrounding it would act as a natural boundary, minimizing the damage.

"But you should also understand that my position has always been different from yours."

Yuantangyuan and Xian Guyong both fell silent.

Yes, why would the host of the Flame Feast need to have their own territory?

This matter is actually a crucial condition for the resurrection of the Fourth Ancestor.

That is the accumulation of inherent accumulation time.

As mentioned earlier, while there are many ways for vampires to increase their power, the most important factor is living a long life. The longer they live, the longer their inherent power accumulates.

The other three True Ancestors had lived for an unknown amount of time before they were even demons.

The accumulation of his own magic power has long surpassed the level of normal living beings.

However, the Fourth Ancestor is different.

She was created by remnants of the Heavenly Army, and her inherent accumulation of time is far less than that of the other three True Ancestors.

Without sufficient magic power, how can one command beasts or slay gods?