Chapter 657 A messenger (1)

Chapter 657 A messenger (1)

The next day.

Rina could be seen adjusting Aron's tie, ensuring it looked dignified and matched his full black suit, as if he were heading to a funeral.

“If I didn’t have the lesson already planned, I would have come with you,” Rina said as she finished adjusting his tie and wiped the nonexistent dust off his suit, doing a couple of double takes to make sure everything was perfect.

Since she had decided to focus on magic research, and with Aron's aid, Rina had been making significant breakthroughs in the field of magic use. These advancements even surprised Aron, who already had high expectations for her. Rina’s intimate understanding of magic, being a user herself, gave her an edge in her discoveries—an advantage Aron lacked since he couldn’t use magic without runes in real life.

Although he could use magic normally in the universal simulation, Aron didn't have the luxury of time to practice it due to his numerous responsibilities. Additionally, he preferred not to use the higher time acceleration unless absolutely necessary, as the disproportionate amount of time spent in the simulation compared to real life created a disorienting disconnection from reality, a feeling he didn't enjoy.

As a result of her advancements, Rina was now delivering special lectures at various universities on topics related to mana and the use of magic to access and harness it. These lectures had been quite successful, and today was one of those days, hence her statement.

"Don't worry about it, and good luck with your lecture, Love you," Aron said, kissing her goodbye.

“Love you too,” she responded, with a blush on her face, despite being married for more than a year she couldn’t help but feel her heart flutter whenever she heard him say those words.

Aron reciprocated the greeting and continued the small talk, engaging with the city leader. During their conversation, the official invited him to a banquet that had been prepared in his honor.

“Thanks for the hospitality and invitation, but unfortunately, as stated in the report sent to you, the emperor needs to be in different cities within a few hours. So, we have to decline your invitation and head to our destination as quickly as possible,” Nova intervened. She knew that Aron’s current mood wasn't really welcoming of enjoying as he was on the wat to deliver bad news to quite a few people, hence her timely interjection.

“Sorry for that, sir. Please, this way,” the city leader responded promptly, pointing in the direction of the elevator. Aron reciprocated with a polite smile and, along with his Aegis—those who had accompanied him on the shuttle—began walking toward the elevator with serious expressions, fully aware that their duties had now commenced.

A few minutes later, a modest-sized motorcade departed from one of the large gates of the massive imperial government building.

The motorcade moved swiftly through the well-connected city, and it didn’t take long before it arrived and came to a stop in front of a one-story house in a quiet neighborhood.

The security team immediately disembarked from the motorcade, joining the team that had arrived earlier to secure the perimeter with one of Aegis members approaching to open his door.

Taking a deep breath, Aron said, "Let's get to work," as he stepped out of the car and began walking towards the house. He gestured with his hand to the security members who were planning to follow him, indicating that only Nova would accompany him inside.

*Knock* *knock* *knock*

Silence fell as Aron waited for the door to be opened, and the rest of the neighborhood gathered from the distance to see what had brought a convoy of cars and heavy security to their quiet streets.

Shortly thereafter, the door was opened.