After dinner, Li Xin strolled out to buy a cup of coffee. Listening to the sound of insects outside, it was yet another afternoon of hard work. It wasn't until he came out in the evening that he discovered Dragon Mother had already set up a room for the black cat on the balcony in the corridor, complete with a bed and a cat climbing frame. There was even an independent activity area enclosed, with a sign at the door saying 'Justin's Home'.

"Dragon Mother, I can't pay for this," Li Xin said, a bit panicked—it wouldn't be mandatory purchase, would it?

"Consider it on me," Dragon Mother said cheerfully. "Young Master Xin, why don't you sell me this cat?"

"Ahem, Dragon Mother, if it were mine, there would be no problem. This one was sent from my hometown, it's being fostered for a friend, and still needs to be returned," Li Xin glanced at the black cat, who surprisingly didn't resist and was so docile.

Justin was obviously hiding his true nature very well—for now. Just wait until Dragon Mother discovers his true personality; even a sandbag-sized fist would be hard to handle then.

Dragon Mother nodded somewhat regretfully, but it made things easier for Li Xin. After all, he was too lazy even to take care of himself, let alone a cat. With Dragon Mother taking care of everything, he could save himself a lot of trouble and went to Old Morton's to have dinner.

A day without incident, how nice.

In the evening, he wrote another chapter. Even Li Xin himself found it unbelievable—so diligent. It seemed that if not for Christie, diligence was out of the question. He just wanted to hear Christie's praise after she finished reading the manuscript, thanking the great Stallion Master.

In Hedan Royal City, the new academy sessions were taking place, promoted steadily by the King riding on Anthony's momentum to implement reforms.

Present were Ola the Eighteenth, Crown Prince Hokele, Second Prince Achilles, and little Princess Estella, along with the long-absent Grandmaster Vladimir. Today, those who arrived were from the Royal Knight Academy, led by Holman Tia. This Lion Duke, widely spoken of, inherited the Tia Clan's steadiness. The Royal Knight Academy is the pride of Moncalleta, the jewel of Hedan, producing countless outstanding talents.

Most present were regulars. Due to changes, some new faces appeared, but all were somewhat reserved, intimidated by the scene.

A full four hours of discussions and answers, with the King taking one hour. The remaining three hours were the Crown Prince's and Second Prince's time. The King focused on reviewing not just the elite of the Royal Knight Academy but also observing the recent growth of the two princes.

Grandmaster Vladimir rarely spoke. Since becoming a demigod, his state had completely changed from before, but just being present gave the young knights immense confidence. They would occasionally look at this newly minted demigod with admiration and reverence.

Estella came to listen with ears wide open. The sessions were not just procedural; they involved many sensitive issues, like the Inner Demon and the handling of Anthony's case, and how people viewed justice being the same for princes and commoners, as well as views on productivity. It was evident that the Grand Scholar Vladimir, having reached such heights, was still fascinated by this theory, which made Estella inexplicably proud.

A truly odd yet remarkable Mr. Gemini.

Holman and his elite undisputedly represented the noble class, particularly the old nobility. Although the academy was reforming, the order of precedence still insisted Royal Knight Academy take the lead. Holman was not a man of many words, keeping his responses succinct yet precise. Still, Estella found it somewhat strange.

Others' performances varied; some were ingratiating, some were anxious, some seemed not to know what they were saying. In contrast, her older brother was truly composed and exuded a great aura, perhaps what Father always refers to as 'balance.' The second brother, meanwhile, was standard and decent, his eyes darting towards the girls from time to time. If not for the scholarly seriousness of the sessions and the presence of the Grand Scholar, Father might surely have castigated him again.

As the sessions concluded, the King invited Grand Scholar Vladimir to comment, but unlike previous sharp criticisms, he only gave a few words of praise. The crowd dispersed, and Achilles escorted Estella back.

As soon as they exited, the brother and sister duo immediately breathed a big sigh of relief. "I was suffocating; this group can really talk," Achilles felt his head swell. How could people enjoy such a process? "The big brother is truly amazing, being so energetic for such a long period."

"Second brother, I see you're constantly skirting the edge of Father's temper; be careful not to get locked up," Estella laughed.

"You'll have to plead for me when that happens," Achilles laughed back.

"Academy's reformation reformations, how is it that after so long, it seems unchanged, still the same people? Some couldn't help but smirk when they heard 'justice being the same for princes and commoners', yet while speaking, they can pontificate. How can people be like this?" Estella found it hard to describe these people.

Achilles chuckled, "That's human nature, the study of governance and balance. Even if we bring in Canon Law School, the Knight Academy must be considered. Currently, the Knight Academy remains the backbone of the nation. As for Canon Law School, this glory battle will test it, but expectations shouldn't be too high. Father and the big brother have headaches over this matter."

Estella looked at Achilles, "Second brother, I think you're quite clear-headed, so why do you appear so nonchalant during sessions that it angers Father?"

"Don't you find it better this way?" Achilles blinked and smiled.

Estella looked at Achilles, a bit puzzled.

Achilles looked at the red moon in the sky, stretching his arms, "Public behaviour is meant to express positions and maintain interests, not to communicate personal thoughts and understandings. Holman and the others are like this, as am I. The higher you go in society, the more this is true."

Estella still felt a bit uneasy. Everyone was clearly trying hard to express themselves, but suddenly she realized she was trying hard to be a good Princess herself.

Achilles chuckled nonchalantly, "Alright, I'll see you off here. I've got something to do."

"Second brother, are you using escorting me as an excuse to sneak off?"

"What are you saying? I'm just helping you learn independence earlier. Well, the night is short!" Achilles' agile figure soon disappeared.

In Princess Estella's palace, freshly bathed and fragrant, Estella excitedly sat on her bed in a light gauze dress, with Christie at the head of the bed, and Keli nestled nearby. The trio—one person, one bird, one cat—were reading the new weekly edition of the Hex Bird Report.

The newspaper was brought back by Christie in its beak.

Mainly, the bird and the cat were obsessed with "Utopia Mountain Tale of Enmity." Both Christie and Keli had a strong sense of justice, Christie wishing she could fly to that mysterious castle to rescue Dantes herself.

"Ah, wow, finally released, so awesome!" Estella lifted Keli and started spinning around. Keli also flapped her little paws, dancing with joy—happy, happy, happy.

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