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Chapter 890 - 890 460 Begin (4000)_2

Chapter 890: 460 Begin (4000)_2 Chapter 890: 460 Begin (4000)_2 In the resplendent hall, under the watchful eyes of many,

Duke Augustus took the lead, his face beaming with a smile as he approached with a small circle of senior nobles and council members.

This was quite different from when he welcomed Casio and Aaron.

In front of the Chief Inspector of the Black Mechanism, Duke Augustus was very proactive, even centering his whole group around the Chief Inspector, showing his full sincerity and respect. Sincerity is always the greatest trump card.

Actually, if one were to think about it, replacing the Chief Inspector of the Black Mechanism with the emperor of the Hong Li Empire at the banquet would make it quite understandable. Who would just chat with the emperor in their own little circle as if he were a guest? No, it would be their own little circles audaciously crowding around, grateful not to be sent away.

It was also because the Chief Inspector of the Black Mechanism was low-key and mysterious, wielding power in the Transcendental Realm and the shadows. Unlike the emperor’s status, which was so overt and illustrious.

Otherwise, Duke Augustus wouldn’t dare to bring his own group over. He would only dare to approach alone, accompanying throughout the banquet.

On the carpet at the entrance, several prominent figures chatted, exchanging pleasantries. In a corner, some of the younger generation chatted in low voices, their eyes frequently drifting towards them, filled with enviable admiration. What they saw wasn’t just a group of people talking but a turbulent whirl of power, exalted and illustrious status, commanding from the summit with authority.

Many fantasized in their hearts about joining that small circle one day in their lives, even if only as the least significant and most inconspicuous member. To be able to say just one word would be worth it.

Five minutes passed, and the silky symphony continued to play elegantly and charmingly.

Casio, Aaron, the Chief Inspector of the Black Mechanism, and Duke Augustus had already left the hall and gone to a pavilion that resembled a balcony, connected to the building. From there, they could admire the moon and savor the fragrance of the garden.

The other senior nobles and council members remained, some pouring themselves a glass of wine, some picking cherries and other fruits. The atmosphere immediately relaxed, and aristocrats and officials who usually had good relations with them came forward, engaging them as the center of conversation. The banquet atmosphere became somewhat lively and harmonious.

Half of the topics were about the arrival of the Chief Inspector of the Black Mechanism.

Some even asked about the reason for the Chief Inspector of the Black Mechanism attending the Duke’s banquet?

Among them, a more approachable council member revealed that the Chief Inspector of the Black Mechanism had come for Casio. The reason why this second-ranked Shadow Hunter was attending the dinner was also at the invitation of the Chief Inspector of the Black Mechanism. It was because this newly promoted second-ranked Shadow Hunter was powerful yet extremely low-profile.

Despite leading the Clinic in achieving great contributions not long ago, he had been holed up in the Clinic Headquarters, neither socializing nor celebrating. The Chief Inspector of the Black Mechanism thus took advantage of Duke Augustus’s dinner to invite him out for a reunion.

Once this news spread, the distinguished guests immediately began discussing it animatedly.

Some said that Casio was a loner with mysterious actions and behaviors. Some remarked that Casio was of high status, such that only the Chief Inspector of the Black Mechanism could personally invite him. Most, though, were talking about the Clinic Director who had just become a Shadow Hunter and had an unlimited future, suspecting that he would soon replace the top Shadow Hunter and perhaps even the president of the Hunters Association, Holy Light Hunter, and might even become the successor to the next Chief Inspector of the Black Mechanism!

Suddenly, Casio was turned into a powerful and enigmatic figure in everyone’s discussion. Some aristocratic ladies with graceful figures and beautiful and gentle daughters of officials showed sparkling eyes, their expressions betraying their eagerness to act.

This gave Ninth Princess Angela, who was resting on the sofa, a strong sense of crisis. Although she was confident in her fair skin and beauty and she possessed the distinguished status of a member of the Royal Family, the young socialites at the banquet were not to be underestimated either, certainly not to be trifled with.

If she did not take the initiative, she feared she would be left behind.

Angela had a clear grasp of her status; she was merely a tool for royal matrimony, a vehicle to bind together strong Transcendental Realm figures with the Royal Family. However, Angela had her considerations too: since the outcome was inevitable, why not choose a carriage that was luxurious and extravagant? That would be most beneficial to her!

Originally, Angela had set her sights on Lion King Soss, a genius nurtured by the Royal Family since childhood to compete for a spot as a Shadow Hunter.

Unfortunately, the seed had withered, and Soss had failed.

But now, another superior seed had emerged. No, it could no longer be called a seed. As soon as Casio became a Shadow Hunter, he soared to the second rank and became the head of the powerful Clinic. Additionally, he quickly made a significant contribution and won the favor and respect of the Chief Inspector of the Black Mechanism.

This seed sprouted and shot up in the wind, and in a few breaths, it became a towering tree, its shade offering comfort to many.

In Angela’s eyes, this was not just a carriage with a luxurious and extravagant compartment; it was as if an entire house had been placed upon a carriage.

“Bai Kui is a solitary character with mysterious whereabouts. This time, Duke Augustus’s banquet might be the only chance to contact her recently. I must seize it…”

Angela pursed her red lips, her delicate white hands tightening slightly.

In a corner of the banquet hall, there was a square balcony that jutted out from the main area.

Duke Augustus had chatted casually with three people for a while. When the conversation among Casio and the others turned to internal affairs of the Dark Hunt Organization, he tactfully excused himself.

Only Casio and the other two remained on the balcony.

Their conversation naturally veered towards the Transcendental Realm.

“Within the Lunar Eclipse Meeting, there’s a secular belief called the Moon God Sect that you should pay attention to. It’s a certain method of the Lunar Eclipse Meeting, a special way of consuming people which can gradually enhance the overall strength of the Lunar Eclipse Meeting…”

Casio stood in front of the balcony railing, looking up at the specks of glittering stars in the pitch-black night sky, with clusters of stars forming different patterns.

“Moon God Sect…” the Chief Inspector of the Black Mechanism frowned his fiery red eyebrows and pondered for a moment before speaking, “I understand. In some time, the Dark Hunt will deal with it. By the way, during your battles with the Lunar Eclipse Meeting, have you seen them use certain special potions to suddenly burst…”

Casio slowly turned his head, locking eyes with the Chief Inspector of the Black Mechanism.

“Yes, a potion called Blood Moon, which seems to be used by dark creatures to heal injuries and enhance their strength. Their senior levels have used it…”

“Ah, there are more and more…” The Chief Inspector of the Black Mechanism sighed, “The Door Organization’s reach is getting longer. In the past decade, the world’s most dangerous organization has been too active, especially within our Hong Li Empire. The Door Organization has made transactions and maintained contact with many dark creature groups…”

“I wonder what they are up to.”

Worry showed in the eyes of the Chief Inspector of the Black Mechanism, and even with his top human strength, he couldn’t help but worry about the future direction. Something didn’t feel right to him, but he couldn’t quite put his finger on it.

He shook his head and changed the subject.

“Bai Kui, for leading the Clinic to annihilate the Lunar Eclipse Meeting’s northern first Branch, you have accomplished a great feat. According to the rules within the Dark Hunt Organization, contributions must be rewarded. Tell me, what reward would you like? You can ask me for anything…”

In the midst of the balcony, Casio rested one hand on the cold railing, inhaling the fragrance of the flora in the air through his nose. He spoke slowly, “I would like to visit the Organization’s Treasure Vault once, to select a few suitable items. That shouldn’t be difficult, right? Moreover, I may leave Florence for a while to integrate the Clinics of all the Empire’s Branches treatment houses…”

The corners of Casio’s mouth lifted slightly, and his azure eyes grew even more profound.

At the same time, thousands of miles away in the northern region of the Hong Li Empire.

Shire County, near the Alfama Mountains, Jinghu City.

In the darkness, on the plain near Mirror Lake.

A series of black silhouettes on an urgent military march at night, all dressed in uniform clothing, exuding a ferocious and brutal aura, their eyes faintly red. Each one had an uncommonly towering stature, like moving black iron towers, casting broad shadows. Under the moonlight, one could see black totems crawling on all the exposed skin of these figures.

They gave off an incredibly ominous and demonic sense of unease.

“Stop!”

At the front of the troop, a figure in a black cloak suddenly raised an arm.

All the robust men stopped simultaneously, like a row of silent sculptures.

The cloaked person lowered their hood,