South Vantena Territory has always had this saying.

The summer month of June feels particularly monotonous due to the lack of holidays.

But today, this city-state is filled with the atmosphere of festivals and celebrations.

As early as nine in the morning, the taverns in the eastern district of the city-state, near the sea, were already buzzing. The sea breeze, carrying salt and freshness, intertwined with the lively cheers from the outdoor seating, creating a unique summer vibrancy.

Inside the tavern, the officers' laughter rose and fell as they sat together enjoying delicious dishes. The servers bustled back and forth like hummingbirds flitting through a treehouse, delivering food and drinks to the customers.

This morning, the tavern owner had specially brought out his secret brew, a fiery liquor that seemed to ignite the soul. The warriors who dared to challenge it had eyes that gleamed with awe and trepidation, already prepared for the possibility that a single small glass would end their day.

Amidst this jubilation, a commander with the rank of colonel on his chest raised his glass, his voice as stirring as a war drum: "To our victory, to our glory, to South Vantena Territory, to the noble High Priest—cheers!"

Each of his words was filled with power and pride, flowing through the tavern like a reviving wind.

Last night, they had just returned from a hard-fought battle. Although many still bore injuries, their hearts were filled with the joy of victory, immersed in this hard-won peaceful morning.

Lan Qi walked past the tavern with a smile.

He glanced inside the tavern and felt that today was a good day, with the entire city-state coming alive.

"That infant was born in the south of the kingdom, on the border of noble settlements, wailing to the world as the Lion Constellation rained down meteors. The infant grew into a young priest, traveling far and wide as the goddess's strongest staff, bringing victorious breakthroughs to every place he visited..."

Now, the bards on the street were already strumming and singing about the High Priest's martial exploits.

The people of the city-state also enjoyed gathering in a circle to listen to this new hymn called "Thornheart Lion."

"..."

Many people were just passersby in the High Priest's life, playing different roles in his story. Just like Lan Qi at this moment, who could assist Loren in protecting South Vantena Territory and its people without much rehearsal.

Unfortunately, knowledge has its order, and skills have their specializations. Lan Qi didn't have the High Priest's early-established resolve to dedicate his entire life to the goddess. He just wanted to live a life of leisure. He could only help with many things to the best of his ability.

"I need to speed things up."

Lan Qi murmured to himself as he gazed at the sparkling sea.

More than a year had passed.

In the next few months, he would have to find a way to travel to the Kretean Empire in the south.

Perhaps because he kept hindering the blood clan from harming Hibernia, the blood clan was becoming increasingly restless. Even the Kingdom United Council could sense the brewing unrest in the Kretean Empire.

If he waited any longer, Duke Mi Gaia and Miss Ifathia might be in danger. Lan Qi's civil commissions always received 100% positive feedback. He would treat every job, no matter how big or small, difficult or easy, with all his heart and to the best of his ability.

Before that, he still needed to challenge the Blood Moon Corrupted World Shadow World one more time with Hibernia.

He was already very close to Fifth Order. Any Shadow World could help him complete his advancement.

In addition to the [Fake Slate - Wind], he now had a real [Primal Slate - Seal], which was effective on most of his summons.

[Great Love Poet] is spirit and wood-type, the Hell Choir's [Wonderful Notes] has both spirit and seal categories, Little Sun [Radiant Virtue] is light and seal, and [Nuclear Fusion Wolf] is fire and seal.

Only [Great Love Poet] couldn't get the bonus from the [Primal Slate - Seal].

In addition, Lan Qi had come into contact with a seal magic of unknown grade called [Eternal Undead Punishment] at the Second Shadow World Sanctuary Villain Banquet. Although he could remember it and roughly understand the principle of this magic, he could only really start trying to master it when he reached Fifth Order.

Unlike Loren, who was a magical genius, Lan Qi had not yet learned any spells. His essence was still that of a magic craftsman, and the casting of spells was very dependent on magic cards. As for the most noble epic magic card, he hadn't even seen its shadow yet.

Blood clans were born with abilities comparable to epic magic, or demons could have epic magic by discovering their talent magic, but in history, human archmages could only create one epic magic in their entire lives, and it couldn't be inherited.

In Lan Qi's view, magic cards that could allow people to instantly master epic magic were cheats.

This was also why Lan Qi taught Zestila in the Northern Continent. Magic cards were the most noble of the three types of magic cards. In the Endless Library, if there were magic cards, choose magic cards.

"Haha, it's not like I can't live without them."

Lan Qi smiled in relief.

He himself didn't particularly like magic and magic cards.

When the world was at peace, there was nothing else he wanted, just like the answer the Fallen Gentle Township had given him.

Probably.

Lan Qi strolled alone on the coastal streets of eastern South Vantena Territory.

On this winding path, his footsteps twisted and turned, enjoying this rare leisure time.

The barrier had been restored, and more reinforcements from the Kingdom of Hutton had arrived in South Vantena Territory. With the High Priest stationed here, people were not worried about any more turmoil in the short term.

Lan Qi knew even more that the blood clan would not attack during the day.

The Great Love Poet was very interested in the Corroded Alchemical Beast, and Prana also had some research on Demonic Realm alchemy products, but this alchemical beast couldn't stay in South Vantena Territory for long, otherwise it would be hunted down by the city defense army.

So Prana and the others sealed off the out-of-control Corroded Alchemical Beast and took it back to the royal capital of Ikeryte at dawn to assist the Great Love Poet in researching it.

If they could really turn the Corroded Alchemical Beast into a controllable summon, that would be great.

The only problem was that using this summon might be mistaken for Bishop Farmer of Corruption.

Especially Miss Juliana, the Undead Sword Empress, who was the mortal enemy of Bishop Farmer of Corruption. Once she saw the Corroded Alchemical Beast, she probably wouldn't say anything and just come over to chop it up.

Juliana, as the guardian of the Kingdom of Aroran, has been keeping an eye on the infiltration and movements of the Corruption branch into the Kingdom of Aroran all year round. Although she had agreed to a date with Loren half a year ago, the two sides have not been able to fulfill this agreement until now.

"Sigh, I'll help them next time."

Lan Qi shook his head, he was always concerned about Loren's marriage.

Unfortunately, after returning to the Southern Continent, he still hadn't heard the news of his successful date with Juliana.

Just like that, Lan Qi continued forward on that dazzling seaside.

More than ten minutes passed in a flash.

East Port of South Vantena Territory.

The morning light flickered in the gentle breeze caressing the sea, like countless small diamonds jumping between the waves.

Many ships were busy preparing to set sail, the cries of seagulls echoed in the air, and the ropes and canvas made slight rustling sounds.

Right on this pier, a large passenger ship had already docked.

Lan Qi, wearing a casual vest, came here, looking particularly dazzling in the sunlight.

He smiled, seeing off several figures.

"This is your letter of recommendation. Go to the Proto Empire and find any branch of the Hegemon Church, and you can contact her."

Lan Qi handed the leather-bound file bag in his hand to the archpriests in front of him.

He had come here alone this morning to fulfill his promise and arrange a new place for these archpriests of the Destruction branch to live in the future.

Several Destruction Archpriests looked at each other, still a little uneasy.

When they were with this unfathomable gentleman, they always felt a little at ease, but after crossing the ocean and seeing the Hegemon Archbishop, would she disregard their identities in the Destruction branch and believe them?

"Don't worry, friends, when you see her, you will find that she is like another me in the world."

As Lan Qi spoke, a smile of longing unconsciously appeared on the corner of his mouth.

Every day spent with Sigrid was happy. After returning to the Southern Continent, whenever he thought of the Northern Continent, her figure would always flash in his memory.

Lan Qi took out another letter from his pocket and looked at Irene, the former archpriest of the Destruction branch, who was also the first archpriest he brought back on track.

"Irene, please take this letter to Miss Sigrid for me. Just say it's a letter from Rocky McCarthy."

Lan Qi asked.

"Oh, okay..."

Archpriest Irene carefully took the letter Lan Qi handed over,

"I will definitely deliver it for you."

She saluted Lan Qi.

Unlike the letter of recommendation, this was a more personal letter. The words on the cover were carefully written with new ink, each stroke was very beautiful, and the wax and seal were as neat and clean as works of art.

Things that could have been replaced by communication magic have, in recent decades, due to the separation of magic pollution in the sea between the North and South Continents, letter writing has become a way for communication and contact between the North and South Continents to revive again.

And the reliable postal workers between the North and South Continents can earn a lot of money.

Suddenly, the archpriests understood a little.

This lord not only had a deep cooperation with the Hegemon Church, but also had a very close personal relationship.

After several farewells, they boarded the ship under Lan Qi's gaze.

Lan Qi stood on the pier like this, facing the sea breeze, looking at the endless northern sea, feeling his own leisure time.

(End of chapter)