The weapons I forge are absolutely flawless.

"Aren't all you boys like to show off?" Lisette pinched Vina's arm hard, as if to say, "How dare you talk about others like that?"

"Gently, gently."

Even though it didn't hurt, Viner still pretended to be in pain.

At least it showed that he didn't try to be tough.

"Keep pretending." Lisette gave Vina a disgruntled look and released her hand.

As they spoke, the two entered the lounge.

No problem if there are no seats in the library, Silver Wolf Class has them, and the environment is even better.

As for Wiener, he came for something else.

Chapter 259 Invitation Letter from the Academy

"By the way, Vena, what are your plans for this Griffin War?" Lisette suddenly asked.

"So... making it to the round of 64 would be considered a success?" Viner replied casually.

Unlike ranked matches, Griffin Battles require players to register with their real names.

After all, this was an opportunity for St. Freya Academy to showcase itself to the outside world, and the academy didn't want its students to be wearing strangely shaped alchemical masks.

This means that Venus can no longer wear the Thief's Armor on the field, since he doesn't want his disguise to be revealed so quickly.

“Just against first-year students, Vena, if you just take it a little seriously, you’ll have a chance to make it to the quarterfinals or the semifinals!” Lisette said with a frown and a hint of dissatisfaction in her voice.

“But if you’re unlucky and get matched with Felix early, you might be eliminated in the group stage,” Viner retorted.

"Do you think Felix can beat you?"

It's one thing to spar in private, but in a formal match like this, if Wiener wants to win, Felix is ​​very likely to concede defeat as soon as he gets to Wiener's turn.

“I will admit defeat faster than him,” Wiener said confidently.

Felix is ​​the absolute favorite to win the first-year group championship.

Losing to him is understandable, and surrendering is nothing to be ashamed of.

The key point is that sending Felix up there would give him a much higher chance of winning the championship than if Wiener himself won it.

Even for the sake of the tournament rewards, Viner would not choose to fight with Felix.

"...Just admit defeat!"

For some reason, Lisette became sullen and, without waiting for Vena, rushed into the dazzling light of the teleportation array alone.

"What's going on now?"

Vena stared at Lisette's departing figure, completely bewildered.

......

After Venus passed through the teleportation array, Lisette had already disappeared, and it seemed she would be angry for a while longer.

Wiener shook his head helplessly, and had no choice but to deal with the purpose of the trip first, and then comfort Lisette after she calmed down.

"Rokka! Rokka!" Wiener shouted.

After the Mercury Sword shattered, Rikka lost her little home and spent most of her time in the Silver Wolf House, where whoever wanted it could take it.

It's quite pitiful when you think about it.

Upon hearing the shouts, Rikka suddenly popped up from the grass and made a shushing gesture to Venus.

"What do you mean?" Viner was slightly taken aback, but still lowered her voice.

Rikka waved her hand and gestured something, but before Venus could see clearly, a voice came from the bushes.

"Is that little Vina?"

There is only one person in the entire Silver Wolf Class who would address Viner in this way.

However, before he could react, an irresistible force knocked him to the ground.

When Vena's vision blurred, he realized that Tilissa was staring at him.

"...What are you doing here?" Wiener couldn't help but ask.

The two lay flat on the lawn, an arm's length apart, yet a faint fragrance could still be smelled between them.

The haystack beneath her was unusually soft, and although the back of her head hit the ground directly, she didn't feel any pain.

"Take a nap." Tilissa gently raised her palm, as if trying to capture the sky. "Silver Wolf Class is the place with the softest lawn and the most comfortable sunshine in the academy."

"It's already afternoon, sis! If you lie down any longer, the moon will be out by now!" Vina couldn't help but complain.

"Then let's add a moonlight bath," Tilisa said nonchalantly. "Also, I don't like being called 'elder sister.' Even if you don't want to call me 'teacher,' you can at least call me 'sister,' right?"

"Given what you've done so far, I'm already being very accommodating by not calling you 'Auntie'."

"She really doesn't know how to consider a girl's feelings at all. No wonder she made Lisette so angry." Tilissa put her hands behind her head and said to herself.

"Each Griffin Battle invites many distinguished guests to witness the event. Given Count Cordelia's doting affection for his daughter, he will certainly not be absent from this Griffin Battle."

"If you can perform well in the competition, Lisette will be very happy."

"I see..."

Vena suddenly realized that it was no wonder Lisette cared about this matter.

But then he realized another problem.

“Didn’t you say you were sleeping?” Vena demanded. “How do you know so much?”

“Nobody naps until nightfall,” Tilisa glanced at Vina, as if to say how silly the question was.

“Then you can continue sunbathing, I’m going to find Lisette.” Vena immediately got up from the ground.

"Go on, go on, just remember to come to class tomorrow," Tilissa said, waving her hand.

To ensure continuity of instruction, Tilisa concentrated her lessons for the three students on the weekend.

“Understood, I will bring Felix with me,” Viner nodded.

"So you really don't plan to call me?"

"Stop indulging in wishful thinking."

“Just by calling her ‘sister’, you can get Jessica to call you ‘junior uncle’ in return. I think it’s quite a good deal.” Tissalis said with a regretful expression.

"..."

Wiener fell into deep thought for a moment and did not immediately refute.

"I will think about it!"

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It's very easy to guess where Lisette will go after she gets angry.

"Lisette—"

Wiener called her name softly, slowly walked towards the half-closed library door, and gently knocked twice.

Lisette, who had been quietly facing the door, seemed to deliberately avoid his gaze, stubbornly turning around and finding another place to sit down.

"Okay, I promise you, I'll definitely get good results in the individual competition. I'll even beat Felix." Venus tiptoed in, sat down next to her, and promised her.

"Your results seem to have nothing to do with me, right?" Lisette said, trying to appear calm. "Besides, someone has never won a single time, yet dares to make such boastful claims. Could it be that they've already prepared some shady methods?"

“This is different,” Wiener shook his head and said, “before it was just a friendly spar, but this time I have a reason to win.”

"Oh? I'd like to know what the reason is that could make our classmate Vena's attitude change so quickly in such a short time." Lisette looked at Vena with a hint of suspicion.

"Does it count as making a good impression on Miss Lisette's family?"

Vena slammed the book that Lisette was pretending to hold onto the table, leaving their eyes completely unobstructed.

"Is it my future father-in-law or mother-in-law who came to attend the ceremony?"

Upon hearing this, Lisette's cheeks flushed instantly. She glared at Vina angrily and involuntarily threw a punch.

"Who's talking about your father-in-law and mother-in-law! Don't talk nonsense!"

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Meanwhile, in the territory of Cordelia, a vassal state of Stana.

“Honey, a letter has arrived from the college.”

A graceful noblewoman entered the study, holding a letter sealed with lacquer in her hand.

"Is this a letter from my darling Lister?"

Upon hearing that it was a letter from the college, Fadvi immediately put down his work.

Faldwig von Cordelia, the contemporary Count of Cordelia, is also Lisette's biological father.

"No, it's the academy's seal that's on it."

"I see... Judging from the timing, it should be an invitation to the Griffin Battle."

Fadevi's eyes dimmed slightly, but he quickly regained his composure.

"Haven't you always wanted to see your daughter? Then have the housekeeper accompany you to the academy for the ceremony."

"Aren't you coming together?"

"I asked the lady."

“It’s harvest time, and there are so many things to do in the territory. I can’t just walk away like that,” Fadevi said helplessly.

He then picked up a small knife from the table and skillfully cut open the envelope.

There were two pieces of paper inside the envelope.

The first document is an invitation letter in official format, explaining the timing of the Griffin Battle and various precautions.

Fadvi received an invitation to the Griffin Battle every year, and he was already familiar with the contents of the letter, so he opened the second one.

"It's actually a letter from Lady Tissa herself?"

When Fadvi saw the signature, he was immediately taken aback.

"What did Lady Tissa say in her letter?" The noblewoman, who clearly recognized the name, hurriedly asked her husband.

"Don't rush, let me finish reading..."

Fadevi read the letter carefully, his eyes widening as he strode toward the study door.

"Butler, prepare a car for me to go to St. Freya Academy!"

Chapter 260 Six Flowers Upgrade Plan

"You said you want to upgrade to Rikka?"

Listy was quite surprised by Venere's suggestion.

“Yes, based on my experience in this dungeon, I think Rikka still has room for improvement. Luckily, Jessica gave me a lot of high-level magical beast materials, which is enough to support my modification plan,” Vena replied.

Since the rules allow bringing a magic puppet in the individual competition, the goal must be to maximize the advantage.

"Rikka has already achieved the pinnacle of what I can in terms of magic essence pathways and conversion. When you talk about optimization, do you mean you think you can do even better than me?"

Vina's words immediately ignited Lisette's competitive spirit.

“I never said that.” Viner shook her head, then began to explain, “I certainly believe in your abilities, and I have no intention of making any changes to the basic structure of Rikka.”

"So what do you plan to do?" Lisette asked curiously.

“Naturally, the focus is on the equipment,” Vena replied. “The Peerless Blade is invincible against magical beasts, but it’s not suitable for arena battles.”

"So you're planning to 'lend' Felix's weapon to Rikka?" Risty speculated.

"...I can't even imagine something so cruel. If Felix heard this, he would be really heartbroken."

Wiener covered his face with his hands, as if he were speaking out for Felix.