Lux stayed inside the Headmaster’s office for nearly an hour before returning to Iris’ residence to digest everything that he had learned from his father.

Einar told him that the Vahan Empire’s guest was being guarded by two Saints, but according to Alexander, there were not just two, but four Saints.

This was a very alarming number, which proved that they were not dealing with an ordinary Kingdom or Empire, but an SS or even an SSS-Ranked Kingdom or Empire.

Lux knew that the highest rank a Kingdom or Empire could have without a Saint was B-Rank.

If a Kingdom or an Empire had a Saint, it would immediately reach the A-Rank Status.

From that point onwards, the more Rankers, High-Rankers, and Saints a Kingdom or Empire had, the higher their Rank would be.

Right now, Lux had access to three SSS-Ranked Kingdoms.

The Kingdom of Agartha near the Core of Elysium.

The Kingdom of the Dragon Race, Karshvar Draconis, which was located high above the clouds floating, near the center of Elysium.

The Kingdom of Espoir Frieden, the home of the High-Elves, where the oldest race in existence lived.

These three Kingdoms boasted an army that was capable of conquering the Skystead Alliance, Xynnar War Pact, and Six Kingdoms without too much effort.

Why? Because SSS-Ranked Kingdoms and Empires all had one thing in common.

They had a Supreme-Ranked Being.

Supreme was the Strongest Rank among Mortals.

The Rank equivalent to this among the Monsters was called Demigod.

Supremes and Demigods were the strongest beings in existence, and no one would dare to offend the factions they belonged to.

‘Four Saints, so it’s at least an S-Ranked Kingdom or Empire,’ Lux thought. ‘The Barbarian King was right when he asked Einar to not antagonize these people.’

When Lux asked his father, Alexander, what stance he should take in the upcoming Dungeon exploration, the Saint of the Barbatos Academy told him that he was free to do whatever he wished.

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“We, Kaizers, are not afraid of conflicts,” Alexander stated. “However, we should never start one. If we are provoked, then we will fight back. But, if you ever plan to do something, wait until you are inside the Domain of the Fallen.

“These people are from Elysium, so they can’t touch us here in Solais. Besides, you have a way to travel to different places, so you won’t have to worry about being alienated anywhere in the territories of the Xynnar War Pact.”

Although Lux had plenty of ways to dodge the hunt of Four Saints in Elysium, he was more worried about Henrietta and Iris’ guild, Serenity.

Their Main Guild Headquarters was located within the territories of the Xynnar War Pact, and if their allies decided to root them out, there was nothing that they could do about it.

Alexander’s answer to this was quite simple.

“If Serenity gets dissolved, you will have to take responsibility and invite its Core Members to your Guild,” Alexander replied. “Problem solved.”

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Lux never expected that his father would be very resolute in his decision, allowing him to breathe a little easier.

In the beginning, he was willing to suffer a bit to ensure that Iris’ and Henrietta’s Guild would remain untouched by the Politics between the Skystead Alliance and the Xynnar War Pact.

Now that Alexander had given his permission to dissolve the Guild anytime and allow its Core Members to join Heaven’s Gate, Lux no longer had to worry about offending some people if they touched his bottom line.

After making peace with his future plans, Lux went to find Iris so they could spend some quality time together.

A few days passed, and the representatives of the Six Kingdoms had all arrived in Barbatos Academy, in order to take part in Lux’s Birthday Celebration.

The turnout was better than expected, and among the sea of unfamiliar people, there were familiar faces.

Gerald, Natasha, Rainer, Val, and Xander were among them.

There were also other people that Lux was meeting for the first time, and most of them were the High-Ranking Nobles and Diplomats that belonged to the Six Kingdoms.

“Tomorrow is your big day. Are you nervous, Lux?” Iris asked while washing her fiance’s hair inside the bathroom.

“A bit,” Lux replied. “I’m not good with big celebrations.”

“Well, you better get used to it. I’m sure that things like this will be happening more often in the future.”

“Mmm. I guess you’re right.”

Cai, who was washing Lux’s back with her hands, simply listened to the discussion without saying a word.

Under Iris’ teaching, the Priestess of the Rowan Tribe was training to touch Lux’s body little by little, starting from his back.

Although her washing technique was a bit clumsy, she was making great progress in overcoming her embarrassment about being around Lux while naked.

The Half-Elf had already seen her naked body twice, and even then, he didn’t demand anything from her nor did he take advantage of the fact that she had agreed to become his Fiance.

Lux was fine in taking things slow with Cai. He wanted to properly embrace her as his lover and Fiance when both of them were ready in heart and body.

After the two ladies washed Lux’s every nook and cranny, all three of them entered the hot spring together.

Iris sat on Lux’s right, while Cai sat on his left. With a beauty on each side, the Half-Elf would certainly be the envy of everyone if they were to see him at that moment.

Under the water, Lux was holding Cai’s hand, as part of her training.

Iris, on the other hand, wrapped her arms around Lux’s waist, resting her head on his shoulder.

“Lux, look forward to my and Cai’s gift tomorrow,” Iris said mischievously. “I’m sure that it will be the best birthday gift ever.”

“I like the sound of that,” Lux replied before kissing Iris’ forehead. “Will you give it to me at the party or in private?”

Iris giggled before nodding her head. “In private. What we are going to give you is for your eyes only. Isn’t that right, Cai?”

“Y-yes,” Cai stuttered. “It’s a surprise, after all.”

The beautiful priestess’ face became beet-red as she remembered Iris’ proposal for Lux’s birthday gift.

She never thought that the blue-haired beauty was that bold, but since they were doing it together, she felt that she would be able to overcome her embarrassment.

Even though she still wasn’t ready to give Lux her chastity, she was fine with giving him the next best thing, which would be her gift to the Half-Elf on his seventeenth birthday that would be celebrated with great fanfare.

Seeing her reaction, Lux had a vague idea about what the two were planning. However, as a man, he was looking forward to what the two ladies were planning to give him.