Storm of Gods

Chapter 265 Being a Human Being
After finishing his meal, Li Xin strolled over and bought a cup of coffee. Listening to the chirping of insects outside, he realized it was another afternoon of hard work. It wasn't until he came out in the evening that he discovered that Daenerys had built a room for the black cat on the balcony in the hallway. It had a bed, a cat tree, and a separate play area. A sign hung at the door: Justin's House.

"Dragon Mother, I can't pay for this." Li Xin was a little flustered, wondering if she was going to force him to buy something.

“It’s on me,” Daenerys said happily. “Young Master Xin, why don’t you sell this cat to me?”

"Ahem, Dragon Mom, if it were mine, it would be fine. This one was sent from my hometown, being fostered by a friend, so it still needs to be returned." Li Xin glanced at the black cat. This guy didn't even resist; it was so docile?
Justin is clearly very good at disguising himself. Just wait and see. When Daenerys finds out his true nature, he'll be in trouble. Even her fists, as big as sandbags, will be hard for him to withstand.

Daenerys nodded with a hint of regret. Li Xin was saved a lot of trouble, since he was too lazy to even take care of himself, let alone cats. With Daenerys handling everything, he could save himself a lot of trouble. He strolled over to Old Morton's for dinner.

What a nice day with nothing to do.

He wrote another chapter when he got back that night, which Li Xin found incredible. He was so diligent. He felt that he wouldn't be so diligent if it weren't for Christie. He just wanted to hear Christie's praise after reading the manuscript and thank Mr. Stud.

In the capital city of Heldan, a new academy is underway, and His Majesty the King, leveraging Antony's influence, is steadily advancing his reforms.

King Aura XVIII, the eldest prince Hawkel, the second prince Aklis, and the youngest princess Estella were all present, as was Grand Scholar Vladimir, who had not appeared for a long time. Today, they arrived at the Royal Knights Academy, led by Holman Tia, the Lion Lord known to all, who upheld the composure of the Tia family. The Royal Knights Academy was the pride of Montaleta and the jewel of Heldan, having cultivated countless outstanding talents.

Most of the people present were regulars, and some newcomers had also appeared due to the changes, but they all seemed a little reserved and overwhelmed by the scene.

The debate lasted a full four hours. His Majesty spent one hour, and the remaining three hours were dedicated to the eldest and second princes. His Majesty focused on evaluating the two princes, in addition to the elites from the Royal Knights Academy. He was also observing their recent progress.

Grand Scholar Vladimir rarely spoke. Since becoming a demigod, his demeanor had changed completely. However, his mere presence instilled great confidence in the young knights, who frequently looked at this newly ascended demigod with admiration and reverence.

Estella came with her ears, and learning was not just a formality. The discussions touched on many sensitive issues, such as the internal organ demon, the handling of the Antony case, how people viewed the principle of princes being subject to the same laws as commoners, and how to view productivity. It was clear that even after reaching such a high level, Grand Scholar Vladimir was still very fascinated by this theory, which gave Estella a strange sense of pride.

What a strange and amazing Gemini!

Holman and his elite group undoubtedly represented the aristocratic class, and the old aristocracy at that. Although they had learned to reform, the order still had to start with the Royal Knights Academy. Holman was not a talkative person, and his answers were concise and accurate, but Estella felt something was off.

The others reacted differently; some were obsequious, some were fearful, and some didn't know what to say. In comparison, the eldest brother was truly composed and had a great demeanor, probably what Father often referred to as "balance." The second brother, on the other hand, was very proper, with his eyes constantly glancing at the girls. If it weren't for the fact that he had learned to be serious and that the Grand Scholar was also present, it seemed that Father would have given him another scolding.

After the training session concluded, His Majesty the King invited Grand Scholar Vladimir to provide feedback. However, unlike usual, the Grand Scholar did not point out any problems incisively. Instead, he offered a few words of praise. After everyone took their leave, Aklis escorted Estella back home.

As soon as they stepped outside, the brother and sister breathed a huge sigh of relief. "I was so relieved! These people are really good at talking!" Aklis felt his head was spinning. How could they possibly enjoy this? "Our boss is amazing. He's still so energetic after all this time."

“Second brother, I think you’re constantly teetering on the edge of Father’s wrath. Be careful not to anger him and get him to lock you up,” Estella laughed. “You’ll have to plead for me then,” Aklis added with a smile.

"They've been trying to reform the system, but after all that, it's like they haven't reformed at all. It's still the same people. Some of them couldn't help but laugh when they heard that princes are subject to the same laws as commoners, but when they talked about it, they could speak so eloquently and logically. How can people be like that?" Estella didn't know how to describe these people.

Aklis smiled and said, "That's what it means to be human. The art of ruling and maintaining balance. Even if we were to bring in the Council of the Order, we would have to consider the Knights Academy's perspective. As things stand, the Knights Academy remains the backbone of the nation. The Council of the Order will be tested in this War of Glory. But we can't have too high hopes. Father and my elder brother are having quite a headache over this."

Estella looked at Aklis and said, "Second brother, I think you have a very clear mind. Why do you always act so irresponsibly when you're learning, which makes Father angry?"

"Don't you think this is a good thing?" Aklis blinked and smiled.

Estella looked at Aklis, somewhat puzzled.

Aklis looked at the red moon in the sky and stretched out his arms. "Public words and actions are used to show one's position and protect one's interests, not to express one's own thoughts and understanding. Holman and others are like this, and so am I. This is especially true in human society, the higher one goes."

Estella still felt a little awkward. Everyone was trying their best to express themselves, but then she suddenly realized that she was trying her best to be a good princess.

Aklis laughed nonchalantly, "Alright, that's my farewell. I have something to do, so I'll be going now."

"Second brother, you're using the excuse of giving me a ride to run away!"

"What are you talking about? I'm just trying to teach you to be independent as soon as possible. Alright, the night is too short!" Aklis's agile figure quickly disappeared.

In Princess Estella's palace, after taking a bath, the fragrant Estella, dressed in a light gauze dress, sat excitedly on the bed. Chris stood at the head of the bed, and Klee nestled beside her. The three of them—one human, one bird, and one cat—were reading the new weekly edition of Hexbird News.

Chris brought the newspaper back.

The main reason is that both the bird and the cat are obsessed with the Utopia Chronicles. Chris and Claire both have a strong sense of justice, and Chris wishes she could fly to that mysterious castle herself to rescue Dantès.

"Ah, wow, it's finally out! That's great!" Estella lifted Klee up and started spinning her around. Klee waved her little paws and danced around, happy, happy, happy.

(End of this chapter)