cées. In reality, the two of you secretly meet every once in a while under the guise of business. You have a special fondness for Lady Juliana, and with sweet words, you manage to satisfy dozens of fi...Chapter 167: Ranch Dad's Journey of Joy to School

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It has been a day since entering the Shadow Realm.

This past Saturday morning, the sun pierced through thick clouds, casting a warm glow upon the brick and glass of the capital city of Ikareth.

In this city, which blends ancient charm with modern sophistication, red-brick buildings shimmer in the morning light, while glass facades reflect the azure sky and pristine clouds.

At the central station of Ikareth, maglev trains hummed steadily as they glided smoothly, carrying residents and visitors at high speed to their destinations.

Walking through the station concourse, the clamor gradually fades away, replaced by the crisp ringing of shop bells, interwoven with the melodies of a street poet plucking his instrument in the distance.

A middle-aged man dressed as a merchant arrived at the square in front of the central station and got into a sightseeing carriage. He began his journey through this city.

The carriage's supple leather seats gently sway, bringing a refreshing and pleasant breeze.

His temples were tinged with a few strands of gray, but his grace and dignity remained undiminished. Every fold of his clothing was meticulously arranged.

"I won't let this kid get away with it."

Noé Wilford sat in the carriage, gazing at the scenery of Icteria, and couldn't help but murmur to himself.

After hearing that the Dean of the Magic Engineering Academy, Professor Polao, had given a fine to their house.

Ranch Wilfort's father, Noe Wilfort, rarely returned from Granviverly City on the northern border of the Kreed Empire to South Wanatina in the south of Heton Kingdom.

The other day, when Noah received a magical transcontinental communication from his housekeeper, Hans, he was utterly shocked.

Before he last left the Kingdom of Heiton, he had told Butler Hans that as long as the news about Lance wasn't particularly bad, there was no need to use expensive, complicated and heavily regulated international communication devices to notify him.

If it's just caused some minor trouble, please ask Hans the housekeeper to help settle things for Lance.

As a result, Noah didn't receive any news about Lance during his time in the Kryll Empire.

Noe naturally assumed that the little rascal had seen the gap between himself and other prodigies in the capital, returned to Nan WanTina's territory with his tail between his legs, and resumed his carefree days.

After all, it's impossible for Lance to pass the entrance exam for the Chainmail Academy after only a short while of studying.

"Well, I wasn't expecting much from him anyway."

Noe sighed, knowing Lance was not cut out for academia. Having him study was just a way to discipline him.

Even from the beginning, Noe had never expected that Ranch could really get into a good school like Ekrete Academy.

Ranchi just needs to stay out of trouble.

However.

I don't know until I go back home, but when I get back, I'm shocked!

That kid supposedly actually passed the entrance exam for Icterite Academy. He hasn't been back home since moving to the capital!

And to be admitted into the Sage Academy is even more impressive!

Although the penalty notice from the Magecraft Academy and Ranchi's acceptance letter looked perfectly genuine, Noe just couldn't shake the feeling that something was off.

Then Noel took a magical rail train within the country to reach the capital city, Icerith, overnight. After getting off the train, he headed straight for the Icerith Academy located in the city center.

Along the way, the carriage carried the heavy-hearted Noah through the famous landscapes of Ictere.

Hertton Walk Square in the morning wasn't yet bustling. From the art deco buildings cascading down from Erika Tower to the wide, tree-lined boulevard along the Yara River, shops were preparing to open one by one. The air was filled with the faint scent of coffee and pastries.

It took most of the time for several minutes.

The sightseeing carriage arrived near the academy.

According to legend, the Ecthelas School of Magic is located in the center of the royal capital.

Noah carried a light black suitcase and stepped onto the academy grounds.

As he took a few steps forward, he was greeted by a grand and harmonious peal of bells.

This is the mellow chime of the iconic Icterean Academy clock tower, striking nine times before falling silent, signifying that it is now nine o'clock in the morning.

The bell tower stood in the vast expanse of grassland, surrounded by lush trees. Sunlight streamed through the dense foliage, casting intricate patterns of light and shadow on the green grass.

Noah followed the map on the sign, navigating between various buildings.

He saw the Wise Men's Academy library with its intricate bas-reliefs embedded in the walls, the Knight's Academy arena with its pointed arches and everywhere the magical screens that cast their reflections of the sky and surrounding greenery onto the walls.

After more than ten minutes of walking.

Noah gradually lost himself in this campus.

He felt that the main building of the Magic Engineering Academy he was looking for was nearby, but he didn't know how to find the old literature building of the Magic Engineering Academy in the vast garden through the signposts, and then pass through the end of the garden to reach the Magic Engineering Academy area.

Just as this confusion arose.

He saw this garden that was deserted.

Finally, a student appeared.

"Excuse me, classmate. Do you know how to get to the Dean's office of the Magic Engineering Academy"

Noel hurried over and asked the girl with the more approachable light blue hair.

Besides the arcane recording camera hanging around her neck, she also wore two badges on her chest, making her look like both a student council member and a reporter for the *Hertford Times*.

Of course, I can take you there. However, have you made a reservation

The girl on the name tag read "Luvis" and instantly broke into a warm smile, radiating energy and enthusiasm.

As the secretary of the student council, she was recently called back to help out because the student council was short-staffed. As soon as she walked out of the student council room on the third floor of the old Humanities Building, she met someone who needed help.

"The appointment has been made, Professor Polao will be waiting for me in his office before noon today."

Noe replied, inwardly marveling that this truly was the best school in the Hetton Kingdom. The students were all so well-mannered and helpful.

"If I wasn't scammed..."

Then Noah added.

Actually, he still suspects that the acceptance letter from the Academy of Wisdom was forged by that stinky kid.

Even due to spending all his money, he came up with a wicked idea, using forged fines to try and scam a large sum of money from his family, in order to continue enjoying a comfortable life in the capital.

...and yesterday, the contact through domestic communication magic wasn't Professor Borlaao himself, just an actor hired by that boy.

If that were really the case, and Noah caught him red-handed, he would have to kill this little bastard!

The admission letters and penalty notices are so convincingly fake...

The only flaw is that the penalty invoice issued by the penalizing party seems a bit off.

It was not under the name of the Ikritere Academy, but in the private name of Professor Polao, the Dean of the Magic Engineering Institute.

As a seasoned businessman, Noel knows that this kind of claim is reasonable in terms of both personal and corporate penalties.

Only the private lawsuit against the Wilford Company by Professor Polao regarding a penalty seems very strange!

It's just like Professor Polao scamming them out of their money at the United Ranch!

(The End)

[ ]bowed deeply to the two people standing closest to the gate, preparing to leave. Until he raised his head again, his eyes were full of reluctance, a little wanting to keep them."Shaya, until we meet...