He even saw a 4-ring Spell among them.

This Spell was closely related to his abilities: Water Manipulation.

It was likely collected for him due to hearing that he had received the Lake God’s blessing.

"It really is..."

Gauss shook his head.

Although he knew this was definitely what Governor Nolan intended, Pleos must have also put in a lot of effort.

"Let’s go back and discuss the cultivation matters with the others first."

Gauss returned to a residence.

"If there are no surprises, Aaliyah and I should officially begin our cultivation practice in the next few days."

"So, will you all be free to move about the city?"

"Sure thing."

"Be careful, though the influence of the Dragon Worship Sect has dwindled significantly in the city, there’s still a chance that remnants of its force might persist."

"Don’t worry, Lord Gauss, if there really are any of those rats hiding in the shadows, I’ll make sure they get a taste of my great axe," Albena said confidently, clenching her teeth when mentioning the Dragon Worship Sect.

In the minds of the Gauss team members, the Dragon Worship Sect now had the worst reputation.

When the time is right in the future, they will naturally launch a retaliatory operation against this cult.

Gauss had explicitly mentioned this in the team meeting, to which other members have responded positively.

"Is it possible, that’s what worries me."

"Well, just don’t leave the city, and remember to seek out Lord Pleos if anything comes up."

"No problem."

Gauss sighed.

However, he also believed that the probability of stronger Dragon Worship Sect members existing in the city was extremely low, compared to Albena and the other two. So after a brief reminder, he didn’t say much more.

Pleos and Governor Nock clearly benefitted greatly from this turmoil. They not only cracked down on many hostile forces but also gained some public favor by demonstrating their powerful measures.

At least within the city, Gauss’s team was safe.

After arranging other matters, Gauss parted ways with Aaliyah and a few other members.

They did not leave Flute Castle; instead, they headed straight towards the city center.

Inside the central castle, in this precious piece of land, there was a gigantic private natural forest garden where Aaliyah was going to complete her career change and level breakthrough.

As for Gauss, he wasn’t particular; he didn’t need to make his breakthrough in an area rich in the breath of natural life.

But to ensure everything goes smoothly, Pleos still prepared a special magic training field for him that enhances magic power concentration through a special magic circle.

"It’s Lord Gauss, let him through! Let him through!"

Passing through a series of heavily guarded checkpoints, they moved unhindered throughout.

The guards, having been informed in advance, did not stop the two racing ostriches and quickly let them pass.

Currently, in Flute Castle city, Gauss truly moved as freely as in his own home.

Unless he felt uncomfortable, he could have even stayed openly in the Hayes family castle, enjoying the attentive service of the maids.

No noble offspring from the Hayes family would disturb him either.

Those days, the only person he contacted was Mason Hayes, the head of the Hayes family, an elderly man with fluffy white whiskers and a kind face.

Pleos had vaguely insinuated to him that Governor Nolan rose to power because he received support from the Viscount, as Nolan was apparently the Viscount’s illegitimate son.

Before becoming Governor, Nolan had long engaged in adventures outside with Pleos and a few other members.

As to why the governor’s position was given to an illegitimate child rather than a talented family member, Gauss couldn’t understand, but he trusted that Viscount Mason had his considerations.

"Let’s part ways here."

Gauss dropped Aaliyah off at a lush garden.

"Stay safe."

"Rest assured, Lord Gauss!" a captain replied with a smile. "Lady Aaliyah will encounter no mishaps here."

This was the central area of Flute Castle and also the region with the most robust defense forces.

Not only regular elites, even master professionals, won’t find it easy to invade.

The city, magic circles, watchtowers, guards, hidden guards...

A protective network overlapped layer upon layer, forming a fortress that was difficult for ordinary individuals to penetrate.

"I’ll leave it to you then."

After bidding farewell to Aaliyah, Gauss himself rode the racing ostrich onward for a while longer.

"Is this the place?"

Gauss felt a noticeable rise in the surrounding temperature.

From the sky above the luxurious estate not far away, a gentle mist rose, with a faint scent of sulfur and a special magical aura in the air.

"A thermal spring?"

"Welcome, Lord Gauss!"

A line of maids at the entrance bowed simultaneously.

Someone led the racing ostrich to a stable nearby, after which Gauss followed the maids into the estate.

Before him appeared a clear blue thermal spring.

Almost tangible magic power hovered as mist here.

Thus, the maids serving in this location all possessed magic power themselves.