Panlong, starting from becoming Lin Lei's golden finger

Green Leaf Road, one of the main thoroughfares of Finlay.

The tallest building in the entire eastern part of the city is the Church of Light.

Within the Holy Alliance, the six kingdoms and fifteen duchies are all controlled by the Holy See.

Therefore, even in the eastern part of Finlay, in the area controlled by the royal family, the Church of Light remains the tallest building.

"Why are there so many people?"

Linley looked at the large number of pedestrians gathered in front of the Holy See of Light with some surprise.

"Naturally, it's because of the rumor that a disciple of a level nine mage is also coming to participate in the magic test."

Yale came to Linley's side, put his arms around him, and smiled.

"Because of me?" Lin Lei asked, puzzled. "It's just a rumor, after all. Besides, I'm not my teacher. Is it really necessary to make such a fuss?"

"Is this really necessary?" Yale looked at Linley speechlessly. "This is a level nine mage. There isn't a single level nine mage in the entire Kingdom of Fenlai, not even the Dawson Merchant Guild. Even if it's just a rumor, they'll still come to see for themselves. If they can get to know you, they'll have a real chance to meet a level nine mage!"

Yale's words made Lin Lei realize that his fabricated identity as a teacher actually had such a great influence.

"See that? That's the Duke, the King's younger brother," Yale pointed to Linley with his eyes. "That's the Prince, the future King, and those are all marquises..."

Almost all the most powerful people in the entire Kingdom of Fenlai, except for the king, came here.

The carriage of the Dawson Company also attracted the attention of many people.

In particular, Monroe Dawson's physique made him stand out too much in the crowd.

While Linley and Yale were still talking, a group of nobles approached the carriage.

"President Monroe, it's been a long time," Paterson, dressed in a black robe, said with a smile. "And this is?"

"It's been a long time since I've seen Duke Pardson." Monroe nodded slightly. "This is Baron Hogg, and this is Duke Pardson, the younger brother of King Clyde and the Treasurer of the Kingdom of Finlay."

"Greetings, Duke." Hogg bowed slightly. "Hogg is very polite."

Previously, Hogg would never have had the chance to stand in front of Parderson.

But now, with his growing power, Hogg no longer values ​​authority as much.

"This is Prince Kare, this is Earl Bernard, and this is..."

Monroe introduced Hogg to each of them, and Hogg greeted them with a smile.

"Mr. Monroe, Mr. Hogg," Bernard said with a smile, "This is my son, Caram, and his classmate, Alice. They are both students at Wellin Academy of Magic."

"Hello, Mr. Monroe! Hello, Mr. Hogg!"

Kalan and Alice spoke up and greeted Hogg.

Kalan's aristocratic manners were very proper, while Alice's bowing appeared somewhat awkward, causing Hogg to frown slightly.

Although Hogg now values ​​strength more.

However, as the patriarch of a family that has been passed down for thousands of years, Hogg is still someone who values ​​noble heritage at heart.

Clearly, Alice, a girl who couldn't even perform proper aristocratic etiquette, was not to Hogg's liking.

"Hello, little one." Monroe grinned, his face contorted with a smile. "You kids your age have more to talk about. Yale, greet the two gentlemen and ladies."

"Here~"

Hearing his father's words, Yale leaned back in the carriage and waved to the two men.

"Hello, my name is Kalan, and this is Alice." Kalan stepped forward and spoke first: "We are both nine years old and attend the Wellin Magic Academy."

"Don't be so serious." Yale rolled his eyes at the precocious Carlan. "There are no adults here, and it's not a noble banquet. Relax."

Alice, who was next to Kalan, approached Linley and said directly, "Hello, my name is Alice, and yours is Alice?"

Lin Lei nodded slightly and said, "Hello, my name is Lin Lei."

Strictly speaking, this was the first time Lin Lei had ever spoken to a girl.

Wushan Town doesn't count.

The girls from the countryside are tougher than the boys from a young age.

Not to mention, Alice is indeed a beauty. Although she is only nine years old, her features are already quite defined.

It's as exquisite as a porcelain doll.

Alice smiled instantly when Linley spoke to her: "I heard it's true that you were accepted as a disciple by a level nine mage?"

"It's true." Linley nodded slightly. "However, my teacher needs to break through to the Saint Realm, so he can only send me to the Magic Academy to study."

"Wow, it's really true!" Alice exclaimed, cupping her hands to her chest. "Can you tell me what a level nine mage is like?"

"Hello, Linley." Alice was interrupted by Kalan before she could finish speaking. "My name is Kalan, a level one warrior."

As he spoke, Kalan showed off his muscles to Linley.

At the age of nine, he was already a level one warrior, so Kalan can be considered to have some talent in the path of warriors.

However, Lin Lei, who was standing in front of him, was only eight years old, but he was already an eighth-level warrior, and under dragon transformation, he was at the peak of the ninth level.

Therefore, in Lin Lei's eyes, Kalan's boasting was no different from children playing house.

Although Lin Lei is a year younger than Kalan.

So Lin Lei simply nodded slightly as a response.

But in Kalan's eyes, Lin Lei was mocking him.

In particular, mocking himself in front of Alice.

"Linley, you're not lying about being accepted as a disciple by a level nine mage, are you?" Kalan raised his voice, tilting his head back. "There are a lot of liars these days, don't get fooled."

After Kalan spoke, Yale looked at him as if he were an idiot.

Not far away, the nobles who had been talking turned around with dark expressions.

"Earl Bernard," Paterson said in a somewhat cold tone, "you have truly raised a fine son!"

"I'm so sorry, Your Grace, Mr. Monroe, Mr. Hogg, and everyone else, I'm truly sorry." Bernard quickly said, "Kalan has been training too hard lately and hasn't fully woken up yet. I'll take him back to rest right away."

With that, Bernard turned around and came behind Carlan, nodded amicably to Linley and Yale, and then grabbed Carlan by the collar and left.

"Father, Father, what are you doing?" Kalan struggled as Bernard grabbed her by the collar. "Let go of me, Father! Alice is watching!"

Bernard, his face dark, growled in a low voice, "Shut up!"

Seeing Bernard's expression, Kalan realized that her father was truly angry, so she could only shut up.

However, even after boarding the carriage and leaving the Church of Light, Kalan had no idea what mistake he had made.

Bernard looked at his bewildered son across from him and felt a little weary. "Still haven't figured out where you went wrong?"

Kalan lowered her head and remained silent.

"Think about what you just said," Bernard explained, somewhat exasperated. "Didn't they even consider that Linley's apprenticeship as a level nine mage was a lie? Do they think you're the smartest person in the world?"

Hearing her father's explanation, Kalan opened her mouth, her voice a little hoarse, "I... I just said it casually at the time."

"Just a casual remark?" Bernard raised his voice. "Your casual remark has not only offended the family by bringing trouble upon a disciple of a ninth-level mage, but also the Kingdom's Minister of Finance and many other important officials, and even the Dawson Trading Company. Do you know how much cooperation the family has with the Dawson Trading Company?"

"I'm sorry, Father," Kalan said quickly. "Is there any way to make amends?"

"Just wait and see!" Bernard sighed. "His Majesty will be hosting a banquet tonight, and you'll come with me to the palace then."

The departure of Bernard and his son was just a brief interlude; the atmosphere among everyone in front of the Holy See quickly returned to normal.

Just then, the gates of the Holy See opened, and a white-robed priest and many knights of the Holy See emerged from them.

Magic test, begin!