The old man, without looking up from his reading, remarked, "What a coincidence to encounter you here, Keith," before smiling and gesturing to the book in his hands.
"Indeed," Keith replied, returning the smile."And likewise, Sect Leader Liang Feng."
Still immersed in his reading, Liang Feng responded, "I didn’t know Mages like you would be interested in martial arts."
Keith explained, "I'm merely curious about the different applications of life force in martial arts. Who knows? It might aid in my understanding of Mana and enhance my magical skills."
Liang Feng nodded in understanding. "In that case, perhaps I should delve into magical texts as well. It's unfortunate that most magic-related literature is in languages from the western continent. At my age, learning a new language seems daunting."
Keith pondered for a moment before suggesting, "Well, why not let one of my subordinates from the imperial palace assist you? They could periodically visit and help you decipher some Leonese texts."
Liang Feng looked up from his book, expressing gratitude, but Keith interjected with a chuckle. "Oh, don't be modest, Sect Leader Liang Feng. Besides, it could benefit Her Highness Edina as well. Since the loss of Her Highness Elara, there's been no one to teach her Leonese. You can ask the assistant to teach her too."
Liang Feng contemplated the offer, eventually agreeing to it. "You're right. I'll arrange a budget for his salary—"
Keith interrupted gently, "There's no need, Sect Leader Liang Feng. The Leonese Imperial Family can cover the expenses. They've been in mourning and haven't had the opportunity to find a teacher for their granddaughter. I'm sure they'd be willing to fund a teacher to impart their language and culture to her."
After a brief discussion and a few more hours of reading, both men exited the library.
Even if the library appeared empty, there were always ears listening.
This meeting might have seemed like a coincidence, but in reality, it was a ruse for spies who had been lurking in the sect, keeping a close eye on Keith. Last night, he had sent a message to the Leon Empire using a long-distance spell, detailing the bullying of Edina that he had witnessed.
Initially, the Leon Empire wanted Keith to formally request action from the sect. However, after some deliberation, they concluded that it would be better to have someone inside the sect who could monitor Edina's safety and well-being.
Since making a formal request might exacerbate Edina's situation if they couldn't provide proof, this alternative approach was deemed the best course of action.
Liang Feng typically visited the Wisdom Mansion in the mornings, so Keith used this opportunity to "accidentally" meet with him.
Of course, Liang Feng understood upon seeing Keith in the library that he might be acting under orders from the Leon Empire.
By the end of their conversation, Liang Feng comprehended that the Leon Empire wanted an insider in the sect who could directly aid Edina—a proposition that appealed to Liang Feng, who had been grappling with how to assist her. As such, he accepted the arrangement.
And just like that, events that had never occurred in Senior Edina's past life were starting to unfold without her even being aware.
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The reason for this change was pretty simple: in the past, Edina had never performed well or even tried in class. However, in this life, Senior Edina had made an effort and even taunted Wei, which led to him bullying Junior Edina right before Keith.
In her previous life, Keith had never found out about the bullying, so he never contacted Leon.
But this time, out of obligation, he contacted them because his empire's princess was in trouble, and as her subject, he was obligated to inform her grandmother and grandfather.
Meanwhile Celestial Palace, Capital City, Leon Empire, Western Continent
A magnificent structure crafted from polished marble glistened in the moonlight, perched upon a massive river that flowed beneath it, creating a passage for ships to traverse through the town below.
Within this grand palace, countless rooms boasted exquisite decorations and furnishings, while soldiers and mages occupied every corner.
Despite the festive atmosphere that enveloped the palace, with many engaged in ballroom dancing to celebrate a recent victory in Alance Town against the neighboring kingdom of Hilosia, one man stood apart on the highest balcony, his gaze fixed upon the stars and moon above.
Unlike the revelers, he bore a solemn expression, as if burdened by tragic news. His red hair glinted in the moonlight as he took a sip from his wine glass, his blue eyes shimmering with the subtle effects of the drink.
His countenance exuded the wisdom and gravity befitting an aged emperor. This man was Andrew Von Nemesis, the emperor of the Leon Empire.
His frustration stemmed from a message received via a long-distance communication spell from the Central Plains of the Eastern Continent.
The distressing news was that his young granddaughter, Edina, was being bullied and neglected within the Blazing Dawn Sect.
After engaging in negotiations with the sender, Keith Maxism, a merchant, Andrew struck a deal to assist his granddaughter by proposing to hire a language teacher for her.
This teacher would not only serve as a language instructor but also as a spy and supporter for Edina.
Andrew's frustrations had been mounting for quite some time.
A year prior, he had received news of the tragic deaths of his daughter, Elara, and her husband, Jinwei, in an attack.
This devastating loss, compounded by the fact that their daughter was left physically impaired, came as a profound shock to him.
Although he had initially contemplated traveling to the Eastern Continent for their funerals, the onset of a war with the neighboring kingdom of Hilosia and the threat of rebellion from the aristocracy faction prevented him from doing so.
Instead, he dispatched an envoy to attend the funeral and provided a substantial sum of money to support his granddaughter.
Andrew's primary concern was ensuring that Edina did not suffer due to her physical condition and the loss of her parents.
Initially considering bringing her to the Leon Empire under the care of his wife, her grandmother, he ultimately decided against it, believing that there were individuals within the Blazing Dawn Sect who could provide adequate care for her.
However, upon learning that Edina's custody had been assumed by her aunt, his son-in-law's younger sister, Andrew was deeply troubled.
The realization that his support was going to someone neglecting his granddaughter left him distressed and worried. He drank the wine whole and decided he won’t have another tragedy fall to his family anymore, he will make sure to protect his granddaughter.
A week later, another Tuesday, in Jinwei Mansion,Blazing Dawn Sect
the red-haired mistress awoke with a soft groan, followed by a swift smile.
Senior Edina's smile was evident because, as she suspected, she had woken up on yet another Tuesday.
She knew this because Junior Edina had left a letter on the table near her bed, informing her that if she received the letter, it meant it was another Tuesday, confirming her theory of awakening solely on Tuesdays.
With a smile, Senior Edina murmured to herself, "Well, it's another day and I am still in the past. I should begin preparing for the plan."