"Even when facing such a major issue as the royal court negotiations, can you still be so absent-minded?" Barbara looked at Capella opposite her, "So the intelligence Orleans provided me is true!"

Three days ago, a group of people took the airship and left the Shield of Flowing Fire, just as Orleans had finished receiving Andrew's water magic treatment and temporarily fell into a coma.

However, Orleans did not remain unconscious for long. Upon waking, he immediately tried to contact Andrew, but Andrew was in the initial steps of special training and could not be reached. Thus, through the Heart Net, Orleans contacted Barbara and provided information about Capella: "Don't get worked up. Never get angry or impulsive because of the opponent's disregard!"

Why did Orleans, in the final battle of the recent double flame war, lose to Capella's axe spear before the Dragon's Nest?

Not only was there a gap in raw strength compared to the opponent, but also because of Capella's unique "I don't see you" attitude, which significantly disturbed Orleans, who was outwardly calm but actually very proud inside.

So yes, when fighting Orleans, Capella was also in this absent-minded state. It seems that neither the battle to retake the Dragon's Nest nor the current royal court negotiations can truly make this First Saintess of the Magic Guild take things seriously.

"Don't get worked up, huh?" Barbara sneered, unable to avoid feeling a bit irked by the disregard.

However, with Orleans' reminder, plus Barbara's inherently much better mindset compared to Orleans — having been deceived by Humboldt, stranded in the Inner Sea Desert, and fighting alongside Andrew in the Wildfire Territory, which greatly honed her mental fortitude.

So after frowning slightly for a moment, Barbara quickly calmed down.

Indeed, she didn't act rashly.

But she didn't let the fear of her opponent stop her from doing anything either.

If the enemy doesn't move, I don't move. This is correct.

But not moving doesn't mean doing absolutely nothing.

The Warm Fire Magic within her, after being greatly amplified by the "Warm Fire Order," gathered with the "Orange Flame Warm Fire" atop her pupils.

Barbara's nickname among the younger generation is the "Pupil Witch."

She specializes in the "Heart Fire Series" known as "Pupil Magic."

The "Heart Fire Series," like the "Desolate Language Series," is soul magic, but with differences.

The Desolate Language Series is magic of words and sounds, more focused on "output."

The Heart Fire Series, however, is the magic of the eyes, more focused on "input."

Besides soul methods, the "Heart Fire Series" also includes a large number of spells for gathering information, observing environments, perceiving enemies, and seeing through weaknesses.

Capella, opposite Barbara, appeared unguarded, but actually she would strongly counterattack and retaliate against any assault.

Barbara thought, "Alright then, since that's the case, I won't proactively attack you."

But since you appear so defenseless, looking as if I can watch freely as long as I don't hit you, then... I won't be polite!

Stealthily, she activated the Tier Four spell in the "Heart Fire Series": Eye of Candle Flame.

At this moment, Barbara stared at Capella across from her, doing so completely unabashedly!

Unexpectedly, Barbara discovered: after special training, understanding the real use of the "Warm Fire Order," and stabilizing her own magic power, her first full-force operation of magic was actually to "intensely watch" another girl!

And the other seemed really unreactive as long as she didn't attack her! If not, when Andrew traced back to Capella and her shadow back at the Dragon Stone Tower before she set out, it wouldn't have been so easy to "see" Capella.

"When Andrew was at the Shield of Flowing Fire, through Orleans, he unearthed quite a bit of critical intelligence about Capella."

Barbara thought, "Currently, we know that Capella, as a Flame Warrior, can possess the Fire of Extinguishing, one of the Eight Strange Fires. The reason is most likely because she practiced the 'New Version Dragon Transformation Combat Technique,' condensing 'Dragon Transformation Weapons.' However, these are mostly speculations, requiring further confirmation. I might as well take this opportunity to see what unique aspects Capella has! If I could thoroughly comprehend her before the royal court negotiations formally begin..."

With this in mind, Barbara further intensified the circulation of her pupil power.

Some intelligence needs to be sensed and acquired through close-range, face-to-face combat.

Other intelligence needs to be gathered through careful observation from a distance.

The fact remains, when someone leaves themselves entirely unguarded against the penetrating power of the "Heart Fire Series," allowing themselves to be observed, much intelligence can indeed be discerned. Even the First Saintess of the Magic Guild, Capella, is no exception!

Barbara stared at Capella, and after a moment, seemed to see something: "That... that is—?!"

At this point, Dean Charlie to Madame Dragon Taming, Susan to the Flame Turtle, Barbara to Capella—either after brief but intense clashes, no victor was declared. Or, as between Barbara and Capella, both fell into an unusual state.

Both sides temporarily backed off.

Yet the tension in the air grew thicker.

"Alright, alright, everyone, you're all guests of our royal court, please calm down."

Then, the Warrior Chief, who had previously taken no action when the Magic Guild launched a surprise attack, finally stood up to speak.

The problem is, the Magic Guild has already done what it intended to.

Seeing the tough reaction and counterattack from the Warm Fire Commerce Association's side, only then did they think of stepping in to mediate?

Indeed, Susan snorted coldly, darkening her face as she glared over: "Calm down? Are our people the ones being impulsive? Can't you see they struck first?!" Anger that had been building up within her was about to burst out.

"Don't be impulsive." Dean Charlie reached out to stop Susan.

As much as he didn't want to admit it, one must acknowledge that the current Warm Fire Commerce Association, when facing off against the Magic Guild, overall has to rely on "defense and counterattack."

If the other party extends its claws, indeed, we must respond forcefully.

However, once the other party backs down — like now — then we indeed do not have enough qualifications and ability to extend our own claws at them.

This is a fact.

Especially now when the Royal Court, which should have been on the Commerce Association's side, is showing an unusual attitude, it's even more crucial to balance "firmness" and "calmness." One must remain calm but not weak. Be firm but not headstrong.

Doesn't Susan understand this principle?

She snorted heavily, not saying more.

But on her chubby face, she looked quite displeased.

A cold wind blew through.

Dean Charlie raised his hand, using magic power to float the fallen Havier and Sabye in front of him, then activated the "Fire God's Blessing Series" to begin healing them.

The Warrior Chief also ordered the Royal Court's physicians to immediately come to assist with the healing.

Havier was not too bad, although he was screaming and shouting there, having the strength to curse meant his injuries were not too severe, just affected by the initial blast's shock wave.

The one truly seriously injured was Sabye.

He was hit by Yorkshire's "Earth Fire Pulse," wounding his heart.

"I'm sor…sorry… I…I'm so…useless…" Sabye lay there, speaking intermittently.

"No, you did very well! For now, stop talking and relax."

Dean Charlie said warmly.

But in his heart, he sighed, "Among the younger generation, the Tier Three pinnacle Crimson Knight, the strongest under the demon level, is it still so fragile when truly facing a demon level in the younger generation? Just one tier difference, yet not even qualified to be a substitute!"

Thinking of this, Dean Charlie's gaze finally turned towards Andrew and Yorkshire's side, where the conflict first erupted.

Just now, when Dean Charlie stopped Susan, he also quietly blocked Yorkshire's retreat path into their formation.

Preventing Susan's fury from flaring.

But not intending to let Yorkshire retreat either.

This was precisely the balance.

It's just a bit strange: Yorkshire was the first to charge and clash with Andrew, yet after the initial collision, they quickly stilled.

Far less intense than Dean Charlie's confrontation with the Dragon Taming Lady or Susan's clash with the Flame Turtle.

"Alright, Yorkshire, come back."

The Dragon Taming Lady spoke again from the opposite side, saying calmly.

Her voice was serene, completely unlike the arrogance and fierceness when she commanded the Elemental Giant Dragon to dive earlier.

This is because the original plan's objective has been achieved:

Firstly, to test the strength of the Warm Fire Commerce Association's negotiation team on this trip.

Secondly: "I distract Charlie, the Flame Turtle distracts Susan, Capella…well, let's say the girl catches Barbara's attention. In short, the three of us capture the attention of the opponent's three, giving Yorkshire the chance to strike decisively, even lethally, on Andrew who reverse-traced to Capella!"

Thinking of this, the Dragon Taming Lady couldn't help but feel a bit smug.

From the perspective of the Magic Guild, their attitude towards Andrew has actually been continually changing.

They didn't really care initially.

Until Andrew exorcised Desolate Beasts in the Inner Sea Desert, indirectly altering the entire Double Fire War situation, only then did the Guild take him seriously.

That's why they specifically arranged for that female assassin to head to the Shield of Flowing Fire to assassinate Andrew.

"In fact, when we initially arranged for 'that person' to go to the Shield of Flowing Fire to kill Andrew, we should have directly finished off the brat, but unexpectedly, it failed!" the Dragon Taming Lady thought, "Otherwise, how could Andrew have survived to attend the negotiations at the Royal Court? He wouldn't even have the fate to reach Warm Fire City!"

The female assassin failing to kill Andrew allowed him to successfully reach Warm Fire City, leading to extensive business cooperation between Andrew and the Commerce Association, and eventually Andrew, now a Tier Four demon level, coming to the Royal Court to negotiate!

It's not that the Magic Guild truly believes Andrew's role as a negotiator would have significant contributions.

In the Guild's view, in the three negotiation contests, the biggest threat from the Warm Fire Commerce Association was Dean Charlie! Next was Barbara, and only lastly, Andrew.

Even though Andrew reverse-traced to Capella, in the eyes of the Magic Guild, Andrew still seemed like a background figure.

"But this variable really should have died long ago." thought the Dragon Taming Lady coldly, "Being alive until now has already been his luck."

At this moment, the Dragon Taming Lady could also observe that: between Andrew and Yorkshire, there didn't seem to be any intense confrontation.

Exactly!

Yorkshire's "Earth Fire Pulse" had a style of killing silently, perfect for achieving unexpected victory. Sabye lying there was the example.

Although Andrew was still standing there, in the Dragon Taming Lady's view, Yorkshire probably had already succeeded, only not visible on the surface for now.

"And once this Andrew is dead…"

The Dragon Taming Lady smiled slightly, "In the subsequent negotiations, in one of the three contests— the two-on-two of the younger generation—well, it means we've already won. Absolutely foolproof!"