After closing the door, Marco looked at Aldrian with a blank expression. He had just asked the receptionist who attended to Aldrian, and true to Aldrian’s words, he had indeed only purchased a cheap cauldron and a beginner’s book on alchemy. Marco had also contacted the registration department through a communication artifact, and they confirmed that there was no one named Aldrian Aster in their records.Did Aldrian come from another alchemist association? If they had someone like Aldrian, they would surely boast about it to the entire continent and make the Alchemist Association eat their dust. Aldrian’s mere appearance had already shifted the balance of power among the alchemist groups on the continent. But even if Aldrian truly belonged to another association, what purpose could he have in joining the Alchemist Association? To steal recipes? No, with Aldrian’s capabilities, there would be no need to steal anything.He couldn’t make sense of the situation. Did Aldrian really achieve

The young man kept walking but glanced at the old man for a split second before saying,"Yes, elder brother is still on the frontlines. He is in Karak now, inspecting the remnants of the battle. The simultaneous appearance of the Wrath Devil and an Emperor-stage Hydra is no simple matter, so father has asked him to stay there for some time, just in case something happens."This young man was none other than Alderia Doria, the second prince of the Doria Empire."He is also there to investigate the sudden appearance of a golden light, which was revealed to be a technique—a powerful one at that. The problem is, we don’t know anything about the person who unleashed it. Is he a friend or a threat to the empire? We are still investigating whether this could also be one of the reasons the devils retreated. That said, with my elder brother’s instincts and sharp senses, I am confident he will uncover something," Alderia added."By the way, let’s put that aside for now, teacher. I must thank yo

The sun began to make its presence known to the world, its rays illuminating the land. For many, it was a signal to begin the day’s activities. However, in one corner of Flamecrest City, a pair of lovers remained entwined, oblivious to the outside world. Beneath the blanket, their naked bodies still bore the marks of their passionate night together.Aldrian was the first to wake, his eyes slowly opening to the soft light of morning. His gaze immediately fell on Sylphia, who was nestled against him, her arms wrapped around his body as if seeking comfort.However, he raised an eyebrow in surprise when he noticed her sleeping face. She appeared even more beautiful than before, her skin smoother, and her aura is more refined. From his perspective, she seemed almost like an entirely different person, leaving him puzzled about what could have caused such a change.Did their dual cultivation cause all of this? He thought it might have, but he hadn’t expected the effects to be so drastic. He

Although the person approaching his place was already covered in a black robe, Aldrian easily recognized his father. To be honest, he was quite surprised that the visitor was his father himself. Initially, he had thought he would meet one of the family’s elders, but to think it was his father instead.After pondering for a moment, he concluded that his father might have come personally to demonstrate how seriously the Flamecrest family considered this matter.He saw his father walking toward the restaurant and approaching one of the staff members, who seemed visibly shocked by his father’s arrival. Normally, the restaurant’s policy prohibited divulging customer information in private rooms, but it appeared the staff member had informed his father about his room’s information when asked.It was understandable—Flamecrest was the true ruler here, and the staff must have been terrified to refuse the young master’s request. Aldrian then watched as his father and the staff member walked tow

The elders could only look at their family’s patriarch in silence, equally baffled by the princess’s sudden and unexpected change. The devils had assured them that once the princess announced Flamecrest as the sinner, the Larsons would deliver a fatal blow to Flamecrest. Even if Flamecrest wanted to resist the accusation, they would be powerless against the combined forces of the many nobles and the imperial family.Once Flamecrest had no way out, it would only be a matter of time before they collapsed, and their position was taken by the Larsons. With Flamecrest gone, the only remaining threat to their family would be the imperial family. However, with the princess on their side, they would have the imperial family’s support. There seemed to be nothing wrong with the devils’ plan.However, what they heard from Flamecrest City yesterday was truly ridiculous and had made Grand Duke Larson angrier than ever before. The first thing he heard after emerging from a week of seclusion this mo