The Lord Demon King is Unfathomable!

Chapter 1076 - 327: Wise Man's Court

As for what they couldn't contain themselves about, it was a bit beyond what Ticky could grasp, still needing "Prince Colin" himself to observe.

After arranging the schedule for the next few days, Casite paused for a moment, then smiled embarrassedly as if he had remembered something, and continued in a relaxed tone.

"Oh, by the way, there's also a personal request from me... it's the matter we talked about on the carriage before. Baron Harvey Mitiya, who will paint for you, has already arrived at the manor and will be staying in the villa for some time. He is very interested in you and is available at any time. As long as you have time, you can summon him to your side."

Upon hearing this, Luo Yan thought for a moment, then replied with a smile.

"There's no time like the present. Since Baron Mitiya is already here, let's arrange it for today."

Casite was slightly surprised and then smiled.

"Then... later today, when you've rested, just let Mr. Stein know, and he will bring Baron Mitiya to you."

Luo Yan nodded with a smile, indicating he understood.

Casite bowed slightly to Luo Yan and then turned and boarded the earlier carriage, slowly leaving "Wise Man's Court."

The esteemed guests were sent to their destinations, and the Royal Knight Order, led by the Knight Captain, made its way back to the Holy City's central Imperial Palace.

As for whether the Knight Captain played the role of the Emperor's spy or the Marshal's, that remains unknown.

All three factions extended an olive branch to himself, and it's likely that it included the pieces Hell planted in the Holy City—unsurprisingly, Mr. Karamos's eyes were also focused on the stage beneath his feet, perhaps even having already crossed paths with him.

As he watched the carriage adorned with golden roses and scripture drive away, along with the knights wielding riding spears, a subtle smile appeared on the corner of Luo Yan's lips.

Things were starting to get interesting.

He wondered if things were still going smoothly on Ticky and Lumier's end. Their mission was also an indispensable part of his grand plan.

Retracting his gaze from the street, Luo Yan looked at the steward waiting at the door, cleared his throat, and said.

"Mr. Stein, I'd like to rest for a while first. I hope to arrange the meeting with Baron Harvey Mitiya after three in the afternoon, preferably at dusk. We can meet directly in his art studio then, and I hope he prepares his painting tools in advance."

Mr. Stein nodded respectfully, memorizing every word he said.

"Yes, sir."

...

The time quickly reached dusk.

Since the meeting was arranged to be in the studio, Luo Yan didn't greet Harvey at the manor. Instead, after entrusting the sleeping Taufu to Sarah, he directly boarded the carriage prepared by Mr. Stein and headed to Harvey Mitiya's private studio.

It is worth mentioning that this studio wasn't far from "Wise Man's Court," closer even than the villa to the main manor building, right next to the Imperial Royal Art Academy on Wise Street Route 1—a three-story Western-style house.

The exterior walls of this exquisite little villa were covered with lush green vines, refined and tranquil. Several blooming wisterias were planted in the garden, with a faint floral fragrance in the air, showcasing the owner's taste.

He asked the driver to wait at the door, and Luo Yan crossed the small courtyard alone, approached the door, and knocked. The door was opened by a young girl.

Her face was delicate, her eyes timid and clear, with chestnut wavy hair half gathered at the back of her head, with a few strands falling casually around her ears, looking like a student from the nearby Art Academy, likely Baron Mitiya's assistant.

This lady seemed not good with words, especially shy, her voice as soft as a mosquito's: "May I ask if you are... Prince Colin?"

Luo Yan nodded gently in greeting: "Indeed."

The girl quickly stepped aside to make way, slightly bowed, and said softly, "Baron Mitiya is already waiting for you in the studio upstairs... Please follow me."

Her gaze never met Luo Yan's, causing him to wonder if she had truly confirmed his face.

However, on the other hand, through the assistant's overly cautious demeanour, Luo Yan had formed a preliminary impression of Baron Mitiya—

If not due to personal preferences, this gentleman should be quite a timid character.

For some reason, he inadvertently thought of Egger.

Speaking of which, he hadn't even had the chance to say goodbye to him when he left the Gana Continent, and he wondered how the fellow was doing these days.

Upon reaching the third floor, the girl stopped in front of a door and knocked lightly.

"Baron, His Highness the Prince has arrived."

A slightly deep male voice soon replied from within.

"Please come in."

The girl bowed her head and pushed the door open, respectfully gesturing for Luo Yan to enter.

"Your Highness, please."

Luo Yan nodded at her and walked into the studio before him, a scent of turpentine and ink wafting toward him.

The dim sunset cast mottled shadows on the wooden floor through the glass windows, with several incomplete paintings and sketches hanging on the walls.

He saw a slender man standing in front of a canvas, organizing easels and palettes, seemingly too busy to spare a hand.

It was a face rarely graced by sunlight, pale as a vampire, with only dark circles under his eyes. His blue-gray pupils were like chicory fallen into a deep well, and his silver-gray hair was casually tied at the back, combining elegance with a touch of melancholy.

As Luo Yan had anticipated, he was a person with a very weak presence, somewhat resembling a middle-aged, jaded Egger who had been worn down by General Hamoldon.