Chapter 126: This Doesn't Count!

Just as Long Yi and his group were about to leave, a small team of three arrived outside the mission hall. They wore silver armor and pure white capes, ceremonial swords adorned with the royal emblem hanging at their waists. They stopped a student to ask a few questions, indicating Long Yi's location. Consequently, the three headed straight for Long Yi and Ai Lin.

"Are you Mr. Long Yi and Miss Ai Lin?" asked the handsome middle-aged man leading the trio, an archetypal image of suave charm and vibrant charisma.

"Yes, are you royal guards?" responded Long Yi.

"Indeed, we are royal guards. His Majesty the Emperor has entrusted us with inviting you to the royal banquet on New Year's Eve."

With that, he produced a golden invitation from his robes, bearing the names of Long Yi and Ai Lin. Judging from the ink, it seemed to be freshly written.

"Why are we being invited?" Long Yi asked again.