I ascend to the throne of God with arcane magic.

Chapter 417: Marquis Kate is Caught Off Guard

In a merchant inn in Kate City,
Since the territory of Marquis Kate is rich in resources, many merchant teams from the north come here to sell supplies and purchase local specialty products to bring back to the north. Even many elven specialties can be purchased here.

Because those merchants from other human kingdoms do not know the trade routes into the Elf Forest, and they may even face attacks from the elves if they rashly go to the Elf Forest. So instead of taking the risk of going to the Elf Forest, it is better to purchase in Kate City, an important hub city in the Bolin Kingdom.

There are many chambers of commerce and even traveling merchants in the Kingdom of Bolin that specialize in running caravans traveling between the Kingdom of Bolin and the Forest of Elves. They sell the goods purchased from the elves to caravans from the Northern Chamber of Commerce at a higher price in order to make enough profit.

It is precisely because of this that Kate City is more prosperous than the human cities that Li Si had passed by before, and is not much inferior to the King's City of Akot in the Kingdom of Bolin.

Although the Kate family that controls this land is only a marquisate family, its real strength is quite strong. Many nobles in the Kingdom of Bolin believe that the Kate family has enough strength to become the next duke family in the Kingdom of Bolin.

However, all this has nothing to do with Augustus now.

After being dropped off at the hotel by Li Si and Angela, Augustus stayed in his room obediently and did not go out.

Even lunch was delivered to the door of the room by the waiter.

Even though Augustus was so careful, there was nothing he could do.

Leaning against the windowsill and looking at the familiar city outside, Augustus sighed deeply.

As the youngest son of the Marquis Kate, the lord of this land, this city is the place where he has lived the longest.

But now when he saw this city, Augustus couldn't help feeling a little afraid.

Afraid of being discovered as a vampire by others?

Are you afraid that others will dislike and reject you?
Or is he afraid that his father will no longer acknowledge him as his son?
Augustus felt a little annoyed. To be honest, he didn't care about the inheritance rights of Kate's family.

In other words, he had long since given up competing with his brother for the inheritance of the Kate family.

He knew that he was not good at handling these affairs of the territory and preferred a leisurely and free life, so he had long given up on this idea.

For this reason, he was even extremely lax in training his extraordinary professional abilities, and was even just a bronze-level warrior before.

Perhaps because of this reason, Augustus had a good relationship with his brother, and his father loved him very much and met many of his requests.

But even so, his father's serious old face and old-fashioned manner made Augustus quite worried that his father would never accept him again.

At that time, with the help of Angela, Augustus got rid of Andre's restraints on himself. He tried to see his father again, but the fear in his heart stopped him.

When Augustus was being chased by the vampire Valentine and Maureen and escaped from Caitlin, he felt inexplicably relieved.

Maybe this is a good thing, it helps me make a choice.

Maybe I will never come back to this city again.

Augustus thought so, but things did not turn out as he wished.

It had not been long since he left Kate City, but he returned here with Li Si and Lady Angela.

Although he didn't know what Li Si and Lady Angela were doing, Augustus could guess that they were going to find the gold-level vampire Andre.

Although I didn't know what Angela and the others wanted to do, or why they wanted to bring me with them, I eventually returned to the city.

Perhaps it was the invisible connection with this land, Augustus' heart began to stir again, and the thoughts that he had buried deep in his heart surged up again.

Shaking his head, Augustus closed the window and lay down on the bed.

There's no point in thinking about so many things. I should just conserve my energy and wait for Lady Angela's call.

Tuk Tuk ~
There was a knock on the door. Augustus sat up and asked instead of opening the door:

"Which one?"

"Augustus? Open the door!"

This is the voice of Lord Li Si.

Augustus reacted immediately, quickly got up, walked to the door and opened it.

Li Si, dressed in luxurious black clothes, was standing at the door with a smile on his face, looking like an elegant young nobleman.

Angela, wearing a sky blue slim dress, followed behind Li Si, revealing her perfect and slender figure, attracting the attention of everyone passing by in the corridor.

At this moment, Angela looked like she had not woken up yet. She followed Li Si with a sleepy look on her face, holding the corner of his clothes tightly with her left hand.

"Augustus, are you okay now?"

Li Si looked at Augustus with a hint of smile in his eyes.

"It's alright. Please give your orders, Lord Li Si."

Augustus bowed slightly upon seeing this.

Although he was a relative of Lady Angela, Lady Angela had also instructed him to follow all arrangements made by Lady Li Si.

For this reason, he was very curious about the relationship between Li Si and Angela. He didn't know why Lady Angela, a powerful vampire, was so close to Li Si.

"Then come with me, let's go somewhere."

"Ok."

Seeing this, Augustus nodded and followed Li Si and Angela.

Following Li Si, he walked out of the hotel and boarded a high-end carriage that had been parked on the side. He set off in the swaying carriage.

Augustus looked at the street disappearing behind the carriage window with some curiosity.

Is this the way to the city center?

When he looked away, he found that Li Si, who was sitting opposite him, was flipping through a magic book in his hand, looking leisurely.

Angela, on the other hand, was sleeping lazily on Li Si's legs. She had lost her previous cold temperament and looked more like a cute girl next door.

But why are Li Si and Lady Angela dressed so formally? Where are they going?

Augustus looked at the streets outside the window. He was quite familiar with Kate City. As the carriage moved forward, the area where the destination might be located in his mind also narrowed.

After a moment, Augustus suddenly remembered something and quickly turned to look at Li Si.

"Lord Lis, are we on our way to Kate's Castle?"

Li Si put down the book in his hand and said with a smile:

"Did you notice that? You reacted pretty quickly!"

Augustus felt his throat was a little dry, and said in a deep voice:

"Lord Li Si, why are you..."

"Don't think too much. I did have something to ask Marquis Kate this time."

"I won't say anything more to Marquis Kate if you don't want me to."

Li Si said with a smile, looking at the young man in front of him.

Augustus breathed a sigh of relief, but for some reason he felt a little lost.

"But, I thought you might not miss this opportunity?"

After hearing what Li Si said, Augustus opened his mouth, but didn't know how to start.

"In that case, I'll take it as your consent."

Li Si glanced at Augustus with a smile, then lowered his head and continued to flip through the magic book in his hand.

After learning about what Augustus had faced before, Li Si immediately understood why Augustus did not leave with Angela, but stayed in Kate City and was hunted down by Andre's subordinates.

Young man!
The more you think, the more mistakes you make.

When faced with this situation, it is often best to just rush forward without caring about anything else.

Augustus in front of him was obviously still struggling, but he had actually made a decision in his heart.

Kate Castle,

This castle is located in the center of Kate City. It is built of heavy stones. The years have left mottled marks on its surface, which looks simple and solemn. The spire of the castle is soaring into the sky, as if to pierce the sky, showing its majesty and indomitable spirit. On the top of the spire, there is a bright flag embroidered with the emblem of the forest wolf symbolizing the Kate family, fluttering in the wind, looking solemn and sacred.

At the gate of the castle, two guards wearing heavy armor and holding spears stood solemnly. Their armor was also engraved with exquisite patterns, which complemented the decoration of the castle. The guards' eyes were sharp, and they watched everything around them vigilantly, doing their duty and not letting go of any suspicious people.

Kate Castle is different from Kate City. As a trading city, the walls of Kate City are not high, and are more designed to protect against the invasion of monsters.

Kate Castle is more solid and tight, and the determined expressions of the guards always exude a serious atmosphere.

The carriage slowly stopped at the gate of Kate's castle and the door opened.

Wearing a robe that covered his body tightly, Augustus got out of the car first and stood respectfully by the side.

This was a decision he made on the spur of the moment. He did not reject Li Si's suggestion, but still wanted to cover it up to avoid being discovered by others in advance.

Then, Li Si, dressed in a black suit, also got off the carriage and stood by the door, holding out his hand tall and elegantly, with his palm facing up, as if inviting a distinguished guest, revealing an unspoken gentlemanly demeanor. As the curtain was lifted, a slender and white hand appeared in the moonlight, with fingers as slender as jade, gently resting on the man's hand, and a white-haired girl in a sky blue dress slowly got off the carriage.

The skirt swayed gently with the girl's steps, like ripples on the water. Her figure was tall and well-proportioned, as if it was a masterpiece carefully carved by nature.

However, her face was as cold as an iceberg, her eyes were deep and bright, but without a trace of smile, as if she could see through all the prosperity and hypocrisy of the world. The corners of her mouth were slightly raised, but it was not because of joy, but a kind of innate pride and nobility.

Although she had no expression on her face, her charm was like moonlight, silently permeating the air. Her beauty was not only in her appearance, but also in her noble temperament that emanated from the inside out. She was like a bright star, shining alone in the night sky, and without anyone's foil, she could become the most dazzling existence.

The guards standing in front of the castle were shocked for a moment and hesitated to step forward to ask.

Li Si looked at Angela in front of him with satisfaction and nodded with relief.

It was worth his effort, it was very effective.

In order to make Angela look more like the eldest daughter of the Duke of Burns' family, Li Si asked Angela to keep her mind empty and not think about anything except delicious food.

In this way, Angela, whose mind was completely focused on food, returned to her state of being an ice beauty.

I have to say, it looks really intimidating!

If possible, Li Si wouldn't want to do this.

However, if Li Si wanted to meet the Marquis Kate or even get his help, it might not be possible even if he used his status as the Duke of the Kingdom of Fez.

After all, the Kingdom of Fez is too far away from the Kingdom of Bolin, let alone meeting. It is very likely that the Chinese Li Si is a liar.

But Angela is different.

After all, she is the real little princess of the Burns family. When she appeared in the city of Akote, the information about her had already been mastered by the great nobles of the Bolin Kingdom.

Given the status of the Duke of Burns' family, it would be easy to meet the Marquis Kate.

After all, Marquis Kate was at most considered to be a person who might become the next Duke of Bolin Kingdom, while Duke Burns was undoubtedly the most powerful noble in Bolin Kingdom besides the royal family.

Just a moment.

Upon hearing the guard's report, the steward of Kate Castle hurried out.

"Hello, Miss Angela Burns!"

"Hello, Mr. Lis Kane!"

The fat butler bent down and said respectfully.

"After receiving the letter about your visit yesterday, the Marquis Kate has been waiting for you in the reception room."

"Please follow me."

Li Si nodded. After he came back from Andre yesterday, he also sent a letter to the castle, using Angela's name.

As for himself, he was Angela's friend and a noble from another country who came to travel to the Kingdom of Bolin.

"Who is this"

The butler looked at Augustus and asked with a frown.

For some reason, he always felt that the person in front of him, whose face he couldn't see clearly, gave him a familiar feeling.

Uncle Haka
Augustus looked at the fat butler in front of him through the brim of his hat and sighed in his heart.

"This is Miss Angela's guard, specially arranged by His Excellency Duke Burns."

Li Si smiled and spoke naturally.

"Is that so?"

Butler Haka looked at Augustus again and did not continue speaking. Instead, he walked in front and led Li Si and others towards the castle.

"This is it."

A moment later, the butler who led Li Si and others to the second floor of the castle gently opened a door and bowed to Li Si and others.

Li Si nodded and walked into the reception room side by side with Angela.

In the spacious room, golden and crimson velvet curtains danced in the wind, as if whispering about the past glory. On the walls, exquisite murals showed the glory and elegance of Kate's ancestors, and every stroke revealed the rich heritage of the Kate family.

In the center of the room, a small solid wood table with intricate carvings was quietly placed, covered with a satin tablecloth embroidered with the family emblem, which looked both solemn and elegant. The sofas around were all carefully crafted, inlaid with gems and pearls, and sparkled with an attractive luster.

Sitting on the main seat was an old man with gray hair, who looked to be in his fifties. His hair was like autumn frosted leaves, with a few strands of black hair mixed in the silver-white, revealing the traces of time. His face was resolute and deep, like a rock that had been baptized by time, tough and steady. Sitting on the intricately carved solid wood bench, his posture was upright and majestic, like an unshakable mountain, with a solemn and majestic aura.

I didn't expect that Marquis Kate is actually a gold-level warrior. It feels like he should be a warrior.

Li Si thought to himself, and walked forward with Angela and sat down.

When Augustus saw the old man, his body trembled slightly, but then quickly stabilized and stood not far from Angela.

"Welcome two distinguished guests to Kate City."

"I'm Sebino Kate."

The old man nodded to Li Si and Angela and spoke in a low voice.

"I suppose this is Miss Angela Burns?"

"I have admired your father for a long time, and I really hope to visit His Excellency the Duke of Burns one day."

Angela nodded slightly at Li Si's prompt, but her eyes were already on the exquisite desserts on the small table.

But that's enough, I'll do the rest myself.

Li Si shook his head, looked at Saibino and said:
"I am glad to have the opportunity to meet you, Your Excellency."

At this time, Sabino's attention shifted to Li Si.

When a few people walked in just now, all his attention was attracted to Angela.

One reason is Angela's unique temperament and outstanding appearance, but for Sabino now, all he can do is admire her.

It’s more about Angela’s identity.

The Burns family is the most mysterious and recognized most powerful aristocratic family in the Kingdom of Bolin.

Their members rarely appear in front of outsiders, and almost only move around in the family territory, and rarely know anyone from the Burns family.

For some reason, the Burns family seemed to be uninterested in anything. They didn't care about wealth, power, etc. The tax rate that the people in their territory needed to pay was also the lowest, so low that it was almost negligible.

However, the strength of the Burns Family has never declined over countless years, and the tragic endings of countless people who have provoked the Burns Family in the past undoubtedly reflect this.

A few days ago, Sabino received information from the royal capital. What concerned him most was the appearance of a new member of the Burns family in the royal capital.

This concerned Sabino, who was obsessed with developing his family and hoped to obtain the title of Duke.

Perhaps the Burns family would not help him obtain the dukedom, but it would be enough as long as they did not object.

There is no way, the Burns family’s status in the Bolin Kingdom is so transcendent.

But recently, Sabino, who has been troubled by many things, has not paid attention to the affairs of the royal capital, and he has no clues about Augustus' disappearance.

As a result, the eldest daughter of the Burns family suddenly came to Kate City and visited him, which made him a little curious.

But when Sabino looked at Li Si, he instantly realized that he was wrong.

As one of the only two gold-level professionals in the family, he was very confident that no one could do anything bad to him.

This is one of the reasons why Kate's family has flourished in recent years.

For this reason, apart from the waiter who just came in and out, there was no guard in the room.

But when he looked at Li Si, he suddenly felt that the young man's originally peaceful aura had changed.

The atmosphere that was originally like a calm stream, now in the eyes of Marquis Kate, was like an endless sea that was suddenly surging with strong winds, with storms and thunder surging between the huge waves.

This Lis Kane is a gold-level expert? !

Sabino's hands tightly grasped the armrests on both sides of the sofa, and his body tensed up instantly.

impossible!

Even if it was a gold-level expert, it was impossible for him to make himself feel so threatened just by his aura?

Could it be the power of the supernatural realm? !

Saibino's eyes became serious and he looked nervously at Li Si, who had a calm expression.

"Sir Li Si, is there anything I can help you with?"

(End of this chapter)