154 The Dinner Party

Since Han Dong didn't have a noble status, he couldn't go to the third level without a valid reason.

　　Cass then made a special trip to meet him.

　　The side entrance of the Knight Academy.

　　As the female students walked through here, their eyes would stop at least five seconds in front of a steam carriage.

　　The carriage was unusual in that it had bronze trim and bore the distinctive Martini family seal.

　　Cass was standing in front of it in a formal dress.

　　A stacked, neatly trimmed front and white shirt with dark blue tuxedo, short front and long back.

　　High-waisted trousers, light grey.

　　Cass' height and good looks, combined with his unique aristocratic qualities, allow him to use the costume to 120% of its potential, attracting the attention of 99% of the female students.

　　He sometimes glances at the pocket watch he has in his hand and spends most of his time staring at the side door of the school.

　　During this time, Cass' eyes would not linger on any member of the opposite sex at all, just looking for Han Dong between the crowds of people entering and exiting the school gates.

　　Upon seeing the raven costumed Han Dong walk out of the side door, Cass immediately smiled and stepped forward to greet him.

　　"Where are Miss Sophia and Coslin?"

　　"Fia she lives on the third level, Coslin has a membership card to the Steam Machinery Association and has arrived early, By the way, how did it take Brother Valen to get back to my message? I thought you couldn't make it if you had something to do."

　　When Han Dong woke up from his wasted state, it was after four in the afternoon, which was indeed a bit late.

　　"Been busy with some things in the stargazing room, didn't pay much attention to your message."

　　"Understandable, you're a student of the Raven Prophet, you must be under a lot of pressure to study every day, Otherwise, you wouldn't have such a level of strength,"

　　Cass deliberately leaned in close and put his arm on Han Dong's shoulder, giving it a little squeeze.

　　"Huh~ Is your body a little stronger than before?"

　　"Pretty much."

　　Han Dong didn't really want to reveal the secret of his right arm, the clock tower matter was confidential and explaining it would be difficult.

　　"Let's go! We should be able to go over there now just in time for the dinner to start, no need to be restrained, tonight's banquet is set up especially for our squad, enjoy the food."

　　Cass bowed slightly and allowed Han Dong to board the carriage first.

　　With the multiple steam pistons rising and falling up and down inside the carriage, the steam carriage immediately sped off towards the third level of the noble settlement.

　　Cass' father was only a viscount, though.

　　However, this mansion was more than twice the size of the second floor of the 'Baker House'.

　　The hollowed out, carved and decorated white metal door.

　　At least three gardeners to take care of the garden.

　　In the front yard, a kerosene lamp every 5 meters away.

　　Bypassing the Fountain Garden area, a medieval aristocratic mansion was displayed in front of Han Dong's eyes, its entirety predominantly dark grey, with metal pipes for transporting steam running through the surface of the walls, providing heating and hot water twenty-four hours a day.

　　"Cass, with an income like yours, you're perfectly capable of buying a full set of quality Fate equipment, right?"

　　"As a matter of principle, I wouldn't ask for anything from home in that regard.

　　Besides, it is not good to have too much equipment. It's enough to have a handy weapon.

　　During the period of apprentice knights, it's best to focus on exercising one's body, after all, equipment may break down, and in a life or death situation, only the physical body is the most dependable."

　　"Hmm."

　　It was getting late.

　　Cass led the way to the large dinner dining room.

　　Crystal chandeliers, black iron fireplaces, animal heads, and other decorations.

　　Long marble tables with metal candlesticks placed every meter apart, and all sorts of delicious and sumptuous food were being continually delivered to the table.

　　In addition to the squad members, Cass' three sisters were also gathered here.

　　Due to the family's genetics, the beautiful and feisty ones, all of them are currently married to the rich.

　　Only.

　　There was also a special person whose temperament overshadowed the three blonde sisters sitting here.

　　Han Dong was filled with embarrassment at the sight of this person.

　　"Nicholas, you seem to be very busy lately, huh?!" The tone of the question contained a murderous sharpness.

　　Han Dong was busy explaining, "Emm, I've been busy in the stargazing room lately, and I don't have any free time at all. This afternoon too, I've just finished working on the matter in hand, and this is why I rushed over."

　　The person who came was Sophia's cousin.

　　Punishing Knight- Vino Celeste.

　　At the end of the "Clown's Return (Table Chapter)" incident, Celeste was however at the entrance of the clock tower, making a special trip to give Han Dong an obvious eye sign, asking Han Dong to ask her out privately when he was free.

　　Who knew, Han Dong hadn't contacted her at all these days.

　　This was already the second time.

　　Today, Celeste, who was supposed to stay with her cousin, heard that Cass had invited the entire squad to dinner, and Han Dong was among them, and decisively followed along.

���　Celeste's presence elevated the whole party to a higher level, and Cass' mother seemed extra cordial, even eager to talk about both Cass and Sophia.

　　"Nicholas, that seat is reserved especially for you, go ahead."

　　Cass held out his hand in the direction of an empty seat next to Celeste, a seat that had been purposefully set aside for him.

　　"Don't fuck with me." Han Dong only dared to think that in his mind, but his mouth didn't dare to say it.

　　It was only after taking his seat that Han Dong noticed that today's Celeste Knight was wearing a special costume for the feast.

　　A corset with a clean white lace dress, some sparkling crystal headgear on her head, and a change in temperament as a result of, but Han Dong was completely uninterested, slightly embarrassed the entire time, and looking at his meal only.

　　"What, afraid I'll eat you?" During the meal, Celeste's voice reached Han Dong's head.

　　"Nope."

　　Immediately following, Celeste said in an almost commanding tone, "I'll stay here tonight, and you're staying with me."

　　"What!?" Han Dong was stunned, always feeling that there was ambiguity in that statement.

　　"Just asked you to stay, didn't say to live together! No offense, when I came to the door today, I had a vague feeling that it wasn't quite the same as the last time I came to Martini's, and there was a slight fluctuation in the holy light.

　　There have been a lot of strange occurrences in the holy city lately, so for the sake of Cass the boy taking extra care of Sophia, stay the night."

　　"Hmm." Associated with Mr. Black and White's words, Han Dong also nodded his head.

　　"Also, I have something else to discuss with you alone, around nine o'clock in the evening, remember to come to my room and don't let anyone know."

　　"Uh, okay."

　　Han Dong took a few more glances at the blonde Knight with good looks and temperament, but he really didn't have any mood swings or physical signs to show himself that an average man should have.

　　It always felt like dealing with Celeste was a troublesome affair.

　　Only, Han Dong still cared about the situation of the Cass' family.

　　As far as Han Dong was concerned, he didn't see any problems for the time being without the little demon's eyes open.