Chapter 215: Chapter 215 - 180: Wedding Preparations

The faint light of dawn silently spilled into the room through the lattice window.A layer of fog-like morning light cast soft and hazy shadows on the floor and the edge of the bed, reflecting a scene inside the room so tranquil it was as if time had stopped.The warmth of last night's fireworks had not completely dissipated, like the trailing notes left by a dream.Louis slowly opened his eyes.He didn't get up immediately but instinctively glanced to the side.Sif was quietly curled up in his arms, her posture a little cautious, yet carrying an unintentional dependency.Her silver-white short hair was scattered on the pillow, like a layer of frost silently covering a snowy night.Her eyebrows were peaceful, her pale cheeks were tinged with a hint of red from sleep, breathing steadily and warmly.Last night, she didn't say anything, just stayed silently by his side after the dance ended, not uttering a word.Louis knew she had sensed his hesitation, ambiguity, even avoidance.She was too smart not to know that the fireworks were not prepared for her, nor would she misunderstand his casual mention of a "dance partner invitation."Yet she still smiled and extended her hand."Thank you for your hard work," he murmured softly, as if speaking to her, or perhaps to himself.He slowly sat up, his movements gentle as if not wanting to disturb the girl sleeping in his arms.Raising his right hand lightly, he waved his palm.Accompanied by a soft "hum," a translucent light curtain slowly unfolded before him, revealing familiar ice-blue interfaces.[Daily intelligence update complete][one: The Supreme Mage decided to dispatch three Grand Mages and an elite Silver-faced Squad to the Northern Territory of the Ironblood Empire to investigate the insect corpse attack case.][two: Vic's investigation discovered that the insect swarm has shown organized tactical behavior, suspected of intelligent evolution, and has sent a team for in-depth investigation.][three: Eduardo Calvin, under the orders of a Bishop from the Golden Feather Flower Church Court, heads to the Northern Territory to investigate the disappearance of Grand Mage Jurgen Locke.]The floating blue light curtain in the air gently trembled, lines of intelligence automatically scrolling and updating.Louis quietly watched, his right-hand fingers tapping lightly on his knee, his emotions ebbing and flowing with the three pieces of intelligence.The first was that the Grand Mages and Silver-faced Squad would be visiting the Northern Territory to investigate the insect corpses.His lips unconsciously curved up slightly; it was good news.The deployment of Grand Mages by the Mage Forest indicated that they had finally realized the seriousness of the situation.This not only alleviated his pressure but also meant that higher-level forces were involved, shielding him from much trouble and suspicion in the short term.Besides, if the presence of the insect corpses could be eliminated by them, he wouldn't have to worry about it either.The second piece was that Vic had identified the insect swarm exhibiting organized behavior and tracked the whereabouts of the insect corpses.Louis nodded; another piece of good news, though nothing much to say, he hoped Vic could uncover more truths.But just then, his eyes fell on the third piece of intelligence.That moment, his brow gently furrowed.Eduardo Calvin.The name of his older brother appearing in the intelligence list wasn't surprising, but the problem lay in his credentials."Under the orders of the Bishop from the Golden Feather Flower Church Court."Louis's gaze fixed.The Golden Feather Flower Church Court? . That's the authoritative body of the Golden Feather Flower Religious Authority Country.Everyone in the Empire knew that this religious country was at odds with the Ironblood Empire and could even be considered its most significant enemy faction.And now his brother was appearing in the Northern Territory as a "Bishop's Envoy," coincidentally investigating the disappearance of Grand Mage Jurgen Locke, which was closely tied to him.His fingertips twitched slightly, the characters on the intelligence light curtain reflecting in his eyes but unable to conceal the turmoil in his thoughts."When did he establish connections with the Golden Feather Flower Church Court?