Supreme Star Card Master

Chapter 1528: Chapter 1222: Astrea (Part 2)

Alpha heard the words and slightly bowed: ”I am not talented, years ago in the sword discussion, I barely fought to a draw with the Raymond Family Master...”

”So it is Lord Alpha?” Su Yuan looked at Alpha before him, his gaze pure and bright, and praised with a smile, ”I was indeed presumptuous just now. In that case, I would rely on Lord Alpha for much guidance on this trip.”

Alpha said earnestly, ”Rest assured, Royal Envoy, I will do my utmost to facilitate the alliance.”

Not only because of Reinhardt’s order, but in Alpha’s view, the closer the Imperial Empire is allied with the Great Flame Alliance, the better security it provides for countless civilians in the empire.

Therefore, Alpha is willing to strive to accomplish this!

Su Yuan replied with a smile, ”In that case, let’s go meet this Family Head first.”

”I have already submitted the visit request, and the latest reply will come by tomorrow.” Alpha said.

”Good!”

...

The next day.

Qiguang, Star City.

In front of the grand mansion of the Astrea Family, Su Yuan and Alpha made a visit.

At the mansion gate, a butler with gray hair dressed in a suit respectfully bowed: ”Lord Alpha, Royal Envoy Su Yuan, please enter!”

This butler is evidently an expert at the Three Suns Realm.

Su Yuan and Alpha followed him into the mansion, buildings were numerous, their style bold yet elegant, with Upper Three-level experts occasionally coming and going.

These people, upon seeing Alpha and Su Yuan, bowed respectfully from a distance without interfering more.

Su Yuan jested with a smile: ”Lord Alpha’s influence works wonders, you can pass unobstructed in such a great family.

Unlike before, when we were invited to exchange at the Royal Knight Academy, we could not enter for a long time at the academy gate.”

Alpha, hearing this, paused his steps and slightly bowed: ”Please forgive me, Royal Envoy Su, the Royal Knight Academy was once my alma mater, this should not have happened...”

Su Yuan shook his head with a smile, this female knight seemed extremely meticulous in every word...

The two followed the butler forward, until reaching a dark, unlit room deep within the mansion.

”The Family Head is waiting inside for you two.” The butler said, bowed once more, and retreated.

Su Yuan felt the faint space fluctuations coming from inside the room: ”Secret Realm?”

A Secret Realm can greatly isolate energy fluctuations, making it difficult to probe what exists outside, symbolizing the unknown and representing risk.

Su Yuan pondered slightly, then stepped forward and entered.

Su Yuan himself also mastered High Stage King Level Space Power, even if Raymond, or Alpha beside him had ulterior motives, he would not be easily trapped.

And accompanying a space fluctuation, the sky suddenly darkened, countless stars glittered in the high sky.

The ground beneath was a square filled with runes, surrounded by numerous gradient marble-carved knight statues.

Not far ahead, a table was set in the center of the square, adorned with fine wine, pastries, and various fruits.

A burly man with a sensual beard and long hair wearing a Night Sky Star Robe was roasting beast meat on a hearth.

Upon seeing Su Yuan and Alpha enter, Raymond put down the large piece of meat on the skewer, laughing and said: ”Welcome Lord Alpha, and... the far-traveled Royal Envoy Su of the Great Flame Country.”

”Raymond Family Master.” Su Yuan and Alpha gave a slight bow.

Raymond waved his hand and said: ”I have prepared good wine and dishes, come forward quickly!”

Su Yuan looked at the wine and food on the table ahead, his expression unchanged, and walked forward with Alpha.

”Unexpectedly, the Raymond Family Master prepared such a sumptuous feast.” Su Yuan said surprised.

Regarding the matters within the Royal Knight Academy, presumably they had long been passed to Raymond’s ears as a member of the same Five Great Families through Floyd.

Visiting via Alpha this time, the counterpart should already have guessed the purpose of Su Yuan’s visit.

According to Alpha, Raymond should oppose the alliance, Su Yuan initially thought the atmosphere might not be harmonious.

Yet unexpectedly, it was this scene before their eyes.

Raymond cut the roasted meat, distributed it to Alpha, Su Yuan, and himself.

”Your Great Flame has a saying, ’Isn’t it delightful to have friends come from afar!’ Besides, for a talented expert like Royal Envoy Su?

With your own strength, you repelled Floyd and those fellows within the Hexagram Barrier, even I am unable to do so.”

While speaking, Raymond picked up a bottle of wine nearby, slowly poured it for Alpha and Su Yuan.

”Come, come, this is a 120-year-old vintage, a few days ago Dagon that old fellow came over, I didn’t even want to bring it out!”

Raymond’s voice had just fallen, when he saw Alpha gently raise the wine cup, tipped her slender neck back to taste it, her eyes lit up in an instant: ”Truly fine!”

Su Yuan looked at her with surprise: ”I thought someone like Lord Alpha wouldn’t drink?”

Raymond, however, laughed heartily and said: ”Royal Envoy Su, you underestimate Lord Alpha. Last time in the sword discussion, she drew with me. I let her choose something, and this lady almost moved all the treasured wine in my cellar, fortunately, I have more than one cellar!”

Alpha showed embarrassment, put down the wine cup, and seriously explained: ”I just drink a little occasionally...”

Su Yuan smiled, in that case, he followed suit enjoying the food and wine.

As for any poison possibly in the wine and meat... as long as it’s not venom of Innate Level, or poison and curse from High Stage King Level experts, they would not have much effect on Su Yuan.

Besides, Su Yuan has Ashley inside him who can warn of danger...

Raymond spoke to Su Yuan about the curious events in Qiguang, while Su Yuan shared the situation in the Great Flame Country and Southern Continent, engaging Raymond and Alpha with interest.

The three ate, drank, and chatted amicably, a scene Su Yuan had not anticipated.

And as they were full, the topic gradually returned to business.

”This time I have come to visit, Lord Raymond, you may already be aware of the purpose of our visit?” Su Yuan asked.

Beside him, Alpha put down her wine cup, when discussing business, she immediately sat upright with seriousness.

Raymond instead did not reply, but assessed Su Yuan and changed the subject: ”Reportedly, you, Royal Envoy Su, have considerable accomplishments in the Sword Dao?”

”I’d say I have some insights.”

Su Yuan raised his head, his gaze meeting Raymond’s starry deep blue eyes.

”Buzz...!”

Accompanied by a strong wave, stars shimmered in the high sky, and suddenly, a meteor plunged toward the square at a shocking speed, growing larger, almost like several huge mountains about to smash everything below!

Yet at this moment, a brilliant silver light flashed downward, instantly splitting the meteor in two.

Su Yuan and Raymond’s gaze briefly clashed and then separated, everything returned to normal as if nothing had happened.

Beside them, Alpha’s eyes slightly condensed, realizing that Su Yuan and Raymond had just briefly confronted each other.

”Truly impressive...” Raymond’s eyes lit up and he grinned, ”You, Su Yuan of the Great Flame Country, are truly the foremost in the Earth Tribulation!”

In front of the person, how could Raymond not recognize him, after all, he is the super genius who once embarrassed the Qiguang Empire.

If it were someone else from the Great Flame, as long as it’s not an Imperial Throne or senior figure, Raymond might not even bother meeting!

But this person, Raymond is also filled with interest!

Especially confirmed as a Sword Skill Expert, Raymond’s eyes gradually filled with fervent interest.

Su Yuan asked, ”I wonder if Lord Raymond might take me to see Lord Lael Family Head?”

”To see the Family Head is not difficult...” Raymond’s aura suddenly became violently fierce and solemnly majestic, looking at Su Yuan like a lion in human clothing.

”As long as you discuss swordsmanship with me, I will take you to see the Family Head... is that okay?”