“Meow meow.”

The big gray cat’s claws were digging into Lan Qi’s hand, wanting him to continue feeding it without stopping.

“Alright, don’t rush.”

While playing with it with one hand, Lan Qi reached for the almost empty snack box on the coffee table.

“It seems to really like these pastries. I’ll have Secretary Naira send you a few more boxes later.”

Violet looked at the gray cat in Lan Qi’s arms with great interest.

The distance between the two of them was actually much closer than when they first met. Naira often reported to her about Professor Landri’s teaching situation in the monastery, and after learning about Professor Landri’s way of dealing with people and his sincere attitude towards his students, it was difficult for Violet not to admire him.

“Meow?”

Talia Cat suddenly woke up, realizing something.

How did she really turn into a cat and start playing with Lan Qi?

Moreover, she was so immersed in it that she forgot herself, and almost fell asleep comfortably just now!

But now that things had come to this, it would be embarrassing if she suddenly woke up, so it was better to pretend to be confused.

So the big gray cat forcibly endured its guilt and continued to act cute while accepting Lan Qi’s feeding.

“Okay, I’ve adjusted my mood. It’s about time we talked about serious business.”

Violet looked at the big gray cat and was also healed.

“Professor Landri, you came to me today, it must be about something important, are you in trouble?”

She asked Professor Landri.

The warm candlelight and cool moonlight intertwined, both real and illusory.

The fragrance in the air became more and more intense, making the cat feel drowsy and happy.

Raising his head, his gaze crossed the flickering light and met Principal Violet’s eyes.

“Before that, I have one last question. I’m curious as to why you argued with Mr. Julius just now.”

Lan Qi directly probed Violet.

He didn’t expect such a big disagreement between the War Gods.

That means that at least one of the Sixth War God Violet of Aquamarine and the Tenth War God Julius of Red Beryl should not be controlled, otherwise there would not be such a clear dispute.

According to what the Ice Witch told them about the secrets of high-level divine arts and the legends of the Moon God and the Wolf Witch, the Sixth War God Violet of Aquamarine should be an object that the Blood Clan cannot control.

This is also the reason why the Blood Clan wanted to exterminate the Wolf Clan during the Blood Moon Cataclysm era, as the Wolf Clan could always pose some threats to the survival of the Blood Clan.

“Don’t probe, I won’t tell you.”

Violet didn’t beat around the bush, directly refusing the question.

Matters involving internal issues between the War Gods are not purely private matters, and she cannot reveal such things to Landri.

“Do you usually argue often?”

Lan Qi asked again.

Actually, from Violet’s answer, it could be judged that the dispute just now was not a simple personal dispute.

Rather, Violet and Julius had a difference of opinion on a major issue.

However, this can conversely confirm that the probability of the Tenth War God Julius being controlled by the Blood Clan is very low. If he was a War God controlled by Lasher’s mind, he should imitate the Ninth War God Marquis Ryan and act low-key to ensure that he would not be discovered by other uncontrolled War Gods, instead of taking the initiative to come to quarrel with an acquaintance, Violet, and even arouse her suspicion.

In addition, according to the Mafia leader Barton’s previous popular science, the Third War God Gaya of Agate, the Seventh War God Philip of Blood Chalcedony, and the Tenth War God Julius of Red Beryl were originally three radicals. The Blood Clan didn’t need to waste effort and risk trying to control them. They would naturally agree to go to war.

“Let me think, every time I talk about official business with Hyacinthus, Julius will inexplicably become very irritable. He often challenges Hyacinthus even though he can’t beat him, which gives Hyacinthus a headache.”

Violet didn’t know why she would say these things to Professor Landri, maybe because they happened to be talking about this topic.

Or maybe Landri is more like a psychologist. Students rumored that if you have troubles, talk to Professor Landri, and your knots will be easily resolved.

“…”

Lan Qi stopped feeding the pastry for a moment and pondered for a while.

Originally, he wanted to find out if the Tenth War God Julius had any recent anomalies, combined with the intelligence rumors he had learned in the empire recently, and try to deduce the reason for the conflict between him and Violet, but now it seems that the complicated problem has been simplified.

Talia was also stunned, raised her cat head, looked at Lan Qi who had stopped feeding, and then looked at Violet who had just calmly talked about interpersonal relationships.

As a love master, Talia understood very well.

This is a case of the more you love, the more you hate, and the more you hate, the more you love.

It’s impossible for Julius to have no good feelings for Violet.

It’s a pity that the Sixth War God Violet is unexpectedly a bit slow in terms of emotions. Regardless of whether it is the Tenth War God Julius, whose emotional intentions are already very obvious, or the First War God Hyacinthus, whose emotional intentions are not obvious, she completely regards them as friends and colleagues.

“Then what do you think of Hyacinthus?”

Lan Qi recovered, put the pastry back to the big gray cat’s mouth, and asked Violet.

“Hyacinthus… he is my best friend, more trustworthy than anyone else. Since he was a child, he has been determined to become a guide for the people and prevent tragedies like the Day of Cleansing from happening in the empire again.”

Violet’s eyes seemed to return to many years ago.

The first time she saw the indigo-haired boy in the orphanage, she was sure that this guy was unusual.

Violet, who had always been slightly weaker than Hyacinthus since she was a child, thought that she was at an average level.

Later, Violet realized how strong she was when she compared herself with others.

It was just that Hyacinthus’s talent was too much like a monster, which made Violet mistakenly think that being weaker than Hyacinthus meant being weaker than everyone else.

“I see. I also met Mr. Hyacinthus this afternoon. Thanks to him for helping me out. Before I met him, I didn’t expect the First War God to be a gentle and cheerful young man, even a little reckless. Of course, I don’t mean to offend him, I just think it’s amazing.”

Lan Qi said, stroking the cat.

As Violet said, and as Lan Qi learned from all parties, Hyacinthus is now almost the hope of the people’s faction, and at the same time is regarded as a thorn in the side by many old dignitaries of the empire.

For Emperor St. Baldo, Hyacinthus is a sharp sword used to restrain those dignitaries.

Hyacinthus’s own kindness and gentle demeanor made it difficult to truly intensify the conflict, and in the end, the outcome was often the most favorable for Emperor St. Baldo.

Even so, Emperor St. Baldo still maintained suspicion of the First War God, and regarded Duke Dax as his confidant even more, using Hyacinthus’s personality, making many people feel injustice for Hyacinthus, but they did not dare to say it, lest it would reach His Majesty St. Baldo.

“He has always been this unreliable, but correspondingly, he is also very good as a friend. I have never seen him lose his temper or act impulsively in all these years, and he would never do anything rude like scolding women.”

Violet smiled, and said with a slightly teasing tone.

Lan Qi could see that Violet’s sarcasm was not aimed at Hyacinthus, but she didn’t mention Julius at all, but every word was subtly mocking Julius.

She still held a grudge, and had not completely forgiven Julius for coming to find fault just now.

“I heard from Secretary Naira that you have known the First War God Hyacinthus for almost twenty years, so you should really know him very well.”

Lan Qi nodded to show his understanding.

He couldn’t get too much information about the War God’s official duties from Violet. Her rhetoric was impeccable, and she knew too well how to divide public and private matters.

At most, he could only learn about the anecdotes of other War Gods she was familiar with.

“Hyacinthus and I met in the orphanage not long after the Day of Cleansing. I don’t want the empire’s tragedy to happen again.”

Violet’s eyes reflected sadness, and she resisted the bloodshed riots on National Day twenty years ago.

Not only did many nobles die in the riots that day, but even more civilians were killed in the conflict, killed on the spot or died in the battle of the guards of the noble residences, so there were also many orphans.

Hyacinthus, who was born as a commoner, lost his parents on that day and luckily escaped to the orphanage of the Moon God Monastery, where he was able to save his life.

“…”

Lan Qi didn’t speak.

Violet was obviously also a personal experience of the Day of Cleansing, but she, who was in the Holy Domain Church early on, received more protection.

“But it doesn’t matter, now that twenty years have passed, the era has changed, and the new National Day Festival is coming soon. There will be no more turmoil like twenty years ago. Even if the current Kretya is not good, it will not be as turbulent and cruel as it was at that time. The lessons and changes brought about by the bloodshed have made the status of the people and the dignitaries much closer to equality.”

Violet shook her head and ended the topic.

Then she looked at Professor Landri, waiting for him to speak.

Professor Landri proposed to meet her alone today.

The principal’s office was briefly silent for a while, only the slight sound of Lan Qi stroking the cat’s back.

“Do you feel like any of the War Gods have changed recently?”

After a moment of silence, he finally asked.

In fact, speaking highly probing words to Violet would be accompanied by extremely high risks. Even if Violet was almost impossible to be controlled by the Blood Clan, she was still a War God of the Kretya Empire camp.

But after talking with Violet, Lan Qi still thought he had to try to communicate with her.

Even if he couldn’t bring Violet into the group, he had to try to get her assistance as much as possible, at least not make her hostile.

The activities of the Rot Branch in Brilda made Lan Qi and Toliado worried. If the Rot Bishop would come to Blood Moon City for assistance during the National Day Festival, it would undoubtedly be a huge pressure for their side.

“How do you also…”

Upon hearing this, Violet’s lips parted slightly, and she was surprised to say half of it before falling into deep thought.

“Also?”

Lan Qi observed Violet’s expression.

It seemed that before Lan Qi asked her this question today, someone had asked her a similar question.

“Did Her Highness Alexia ask you this question?”

Lan Qi pressed Violet.

“No, but you can take it as if she asked it.”

Violet stared at Lan Qi, her eyes fixed on him, as if observing him.

Lan Qi stroked the cat, without speaking.

Talia didn’t move, indicating that Violet’s words were not a lie.

After carefully deducing, it would be found that on the premise that Violet’s sentence was true, her meaning could also be understood as—perhaps there were other people who knew the truth who had talked with Violet, and Violet also knew that the other party was related to Princess Alexia.

This kind of person who both knew about the changes in the War Gods and had connections with Princess Alexia was very likely to be a member of the Silver Moon Restoration Society.

And since the other party dared to look for Violet, it was obviously intended to win her over, and it was very likely that Violet had been informed of their Silver Moon Restoration Society identity.

Violet didn’t make it clear. Due to her authority, she couldn’t make it clear, otherwise she would be accused of harboring Silver Moon Restoration Society members.

“Are you a member of the Silver Moon Restoration Society? Or did you previously ask me to hand over the Silver Moon Restoration Society to you as long as I found it, actually to protect its members?”

Lan Qi simply didn’t mince words and asked Violet.

Now he recalled the conversation with Violet when he first met her. Violet had emphasized that if she encountered Silver Moon Restoration Society members, she would hand them over to her. Now, according to the logic of Nicholas the Kestrel, this may not be because she had a deep hatred for the Silver Moon Restoration Society, but more of a means of protection.

As long as Violet was an ally, many problems would be solved easily.

There are still three people whose identities are unknown.

According to the most prominent characteristics in the intelligence, Number Four is someone who did not return to Brilda a month ago, Number Eight is someone who would remain silent and avoid mentioning him, Professor Landri, and Number Nine is someone who can get most of the intelligence as long as you pay, and all three of these people know the Third Princess Alexia.

This member who had previously revealed his cards to Violet obviously trusted Violet very much, and was even willing to bet his own life on Violet.

First of all, Violet would not be Number Four Serath, because a month ago, when Lan Qi first arrived in Brilda, Violet received him at the St. Kretya Monastery.

It was only possible to be Number Eight or Number Nine.

However.

Violet quickly gave the answer.

“I’m not, but I don’t deny that I will protect them.”

She didn’t refuse to answer Professor Landri’s question.

To some extent, Professor Landri had asked this question, and he himself had revealed more information.

“It turns out not…”

Lan Qi silently stroked the gray cat in his arms.

Talia Cat didn’t move at all, indicating that what Violet said was still true.

Then where are Numbers Four, Eight, and Nine?

The good news that was about to be found was lost, which made him feel a sense of disappointment. The only thing worth celebrating was that he hadn’t lost the bet either. Violet was close to them in attitude, and there was room for negotiation. She just wouldn’t harm them.

“Then Professor Landri, are you a member of the Silver Moon Restoration Society? Do you also have a Sacred-grade communication magic card?”

Violet asked Lan Qi unhurriedly.

After letting the professor ask so many questions, it was time for her to ask a few questions.

“It’s hard for me to answer this question, but you can guess.”

Lan Qi responded with the rhetoric he used to use when he was a leader.

“I see.”

Violet understood as soon as she heard it.

Since he didn’t deny it, it was a tacit admission.

“Then you said that someone else had said similar things to you before, who was it?”

Lan Qi asked again.

“Of course I can’t tell you, but you can deduce it.”

Violet smiled and responded to him with the exact same rhetoric.

If Professor Landri was not a truly reliable member of the Silver Moon Restoration Society, then directly confirming the Silver Moon Restoration Society member information about that person to Landri would harm Princess Alexia and her companions.

Moreover, in Violet’s understanding, the Silver Moon Restoration Society’s own principle was a mutually private alliance.

This security ensures that even if one member is killed, it will not endanger all other members.

“Sigh, a leader is a leader.”

Lan Qi said helplessly.

He could imagine that Alexia had tried hard to win over Violet, but because Alexia and Violet herself were not so familiar for so long, she still failed to successfully bring Violet into their alliance before she was controlled.

Forming an alliance is a delicate matter that requires a long period of understanding and attempts. If it is too risky and radical, it may harm all other companions.

Violet’s current attitude cannot be said to completely trust them, and she still maintains a distance and pays attention to drawing a clear line. It can only be said that she will not harm them.

“Since you found me again, and even risked talking to me about these things, is the situation already becoming urgent? Or are you almost ready to act?”

Violet clearly understood through the empire’s intelligence department that the Silver Moon Restoration Society had been dormant in Brilda recently.

This shows that they are either preparing to hide for a while to avoid the limelight, or that they are about to launch their final reform action.

Landri’s movements were enough to show that the latter was more likely.

“Principal Violet, since you are willing to protect the Silver Moon Restoration Society, can you please help us deal with the Blood Clan? They are not only our ultimate goal of eradication, but also the most threatening enemy to the empire. You should know that in ancient legends, the Blood Clan and the Wolf Clan are mortal enemies. All of this has a basis, and sooner or later they will come to eliminate you, a confidant.”

Lan Qi sincerely bowed to Violet and requested.

Now, he would bow his head and do everything in his power to fight for every possibility of increasing the chance of winning.

“Can you tell me in detail what you know?”

Violet didn’t agree to him, and didn’t rush to refuse him either. Instead, she asked him.

“The root cause of the turmoil in the Kretya Empire is the Blood Clan. Of course, it is possible that there are some ambitious guys in the Kretya Empire itself. The Blood Clan has settled the anti-war faction, but it suits the pro-war faction’s wishes. Now it seems that the Kretya Empire has a very high war cohesion… If my prediction is correct, the Blood Clan is about to kill the pro-war faction that cannot be controlled in a power struggle, and the pro-war faction will also find a way to liquidate the Blood Clan sooner or later.”

Lan Qi pondered and explained to Violet.

The awakening of the Third Progenitor Duke Lasher in the depths of the Kretya Empire was the fundamental reason for promoting all of this.

Duke Lasher’s authority [Blood Mind Control] is difficult to use in frontal combat, but it is the most troublesome Blood Clan authority strategically. The more negative emotions the enemy has, the easier it is for Duke Lasher to find a flaw in his mind and complete mental control and forced domination.

“…”

Violet listened to Lan Qi’s words in silence, tapping the sofa armrest lightly, and fell into deduction and deep thought.

The Kretya Empire has enough strength to contend against the entire Kingdom United Council Alliance, but as a behemoth, its internal voices have never been unified. Not all War Gods agree on the matter of war.

This time, almost all the War Gods participated in the war, and even the Kingdom United Council could not analyze how the Kretya Empire had reached a consensus among the War Gods.

If there was the intervention of a Ninth-Order Ultra-Ancient Blood Clan, and there was such an authority comparable to a Ninth-Order Epic Spell in the domain of the gods, everything could be matched.

“Professor Landri… How do you know these things?”

Violet knew very well that Landri would not necessarily reveal such secrets, but she couldn’t help but ask.

Even the members on Princess Alexia’s side did not know as much detailed and complete information as Professor Landri, and they couldn’t produce any evidence to prove this vague guess.

Perhaps Landri was the one who was closer to the prophet of the Silver Moon Restoration Society.

“I’m not very clear about the principle, but after so many journeys, I can probably confirm that this is the revelation given to me by the Goddess of Destiny. Maybe she thinks that I had made a binding oath with her, so she broke the rules and interfered with my destiny, and let me see some things that mortals should not see.”

Lan Qi’s eyes seemed to return to the end of the Blood Moon Cataclysm era ten thousand years ago.

He didn’t know what the final outcome of Black Sun Lord was.

Maybe after Black Sun Lord met Tamisha, they experienced a tortuous journey.

Originally, Lan Qi would not pass these secret intelligence out casually, so as not to startle the snake and expose his existence, but now the decisive battle with the Blood Clan was imminent, and Violet was also the last foreign aid he recognized now, so he could only try to inform this Wolf Witch as much as possible.

“I believe you.”

Violet believed that the Goddess of Destiny could do such a thing.

When she was found last time, she was already a little inclined towards the Silver Moon Restoration Society, but she lacked a reason that was enough to convince her and more detailed details.

More importantly, she favored the sincerity of Lan Qi as a person, and his determination to find her at this time, without any falsehood.

The belief in him has long surpassed the individual, and is related to the supreme mission.

And the kind of divine intervention described by Professor Landri was more like a top-level future vision plus a mental illusion, which gave him in a way that he could accept more easily, without damaging his brain.

As long as there is a medium, the Goddess of Destiny is entirely possible to do it.

If he broke into the Palace of the Goddess of Destiny and touched the statue, all the conditions would be met. Violet, as the High Priest of the Moon God, knew every god’s divinity and authority.

“In fact, from our perspective, the Blood Clan is more like a hypothetical enemy… But more and more signs now indicate that what you said is true.”

Violet spoke more solemnly, and then looked at Lan Qi again,

“So how can I help you? Under the premise of not violating the principles of the High Priest and the War Gods, I don’t want to know too much information about you, which is not safe for you.”

She asked Lan Qi.

As the Sixth War God, she can only be said to be a foreign aid, which is good for both parties.

After all, the final positions may still be different.

“If you see any Blood Clan trying to escape one day and disrupt Brilda City, please help intercept the Blood Clan and kill them at all costs, even if it means going to war with other War Gods, you must solve them.”

Lan Qi once again made a request to Violet.

It would be enough if Violet, an ally outside the Silver Moon Restoration Society, could make such a promise.

Anyway, on National Day, all the War Gods will participate in the blessing, and everyone cannot move for two hours.

All the War Gods normally participate in the blessing—which is also the best prerequisite for Lan Qi and the others.

This way, it can be ensured that no War Gods controlled by Lasher will attack during the process of attacking Blood Moon City.

At this time, there is no need to risk one risk and ask Violet to leave her post without authorization, and risk another risk, which may lead to more War Gods no longer completing the blessing normally.

"Okay. I won't tell any other War Gods about what we talked about today, don't worry."

Violet agreed decisively.

Assuming that Professor Landri's information is true, every other War God has the possibility of being controlled.

"Thank you, Miss Violet."

Lan Qi thanked her with the cat in his arms.

What she said was always the truth.

Not only was it her sincerity, but it was also proof of her upright character, which made Lan Qi, who had been testing her by holding Talia Cat, feel guilty.

"Alas, if you guys eliminate the Blood Clan, I don't know who should thank whom. It should have been the duty of our twelve War Gods to protect the empire through the ages."

Violet sighed and smiled.

She formally stood up and stretched out her hand to Landri.

"..."

Lan Qi looked at Violet's palm, did not shake her hand, but gently touched her palm with his fist.

"Do you know the etiquette of the Wolf Clan?"

Violet blinked her eyes in surprise.

She thought Lan Qi would shake hands with her as usual.

In fact, the Wolf Clan would prefer to bump fists to express alliance.

Even she had only seen it in the ancient books of the Moon God Temple, and modern people would not know it at all. She had never had a chance to try it.

"I have other Wolf Clan friends."

Lan Qi smiled.

"No wonder. Then I have to introduce you to me after everything is over. I have never met any other ancestral kin other than Elsa in my life."

Violet smiled brightly after a slight daze and tentatively stretched out her clenched fist to Lan Qi.

People who can be friends with the Wolf Clan are definitely not bad people.

The Wolf Clan always believes in its intuition.

"No problem, it's a deal."

Lan Qi earnestly bumped fists with Violet and promised.