Chapter 383 Caught In A Web



383 Caught In A Web

The Dome where the Award Ceremony was going to be held was a bit special.

A special mana restriction spell was spread all around the dome to suppress everyone's power that were above B Rank.

The greater the rank, the more pronounced the effect of the suppression.

It was implemented using an SS Rank Artifact placed at the center of this dome.

Casie, who was sitting and interacting with others, suddenly stopped talking.

"Ah, what happened, Lady Casie?" one of the women around her asked.

"Nothing, I just need a short break," Casie replied as she stood up.

Everyone was confused, but seeing Casie's smile, they didn't believe they had offended her.

Casie began walking towards the staircase leading to the floor above.

Entrance to this Dome was granted through a portal for every single individual present, including the students.



This portal transported people to the second floor of the Dome, from where the beautiful night sky was visible.

At that moment, Casie was making her way towards the second floor.

Jayden, who was seated, noticed one of the rankers returning.

"I've given the signal," the ranker informed Jayden.

Jayden nodded without further comment.

Casie had previously asked him to signal her when a particular individual arrived at the party, as she wished to converse with them.

Jayden consented to this request, given that all he needed to do was instruct one of his students to notify them using the ID Bracelet.

No guests, regardless of their status, were permitted to bring any artifacts, spatial storage items, or weapons.

Everyone, including Casie, adhered to this rule, for the one who established it was the strongest hunter in the world.

Farnus wasn't present, but everyone could feel the omnipresence of his mana.

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Nobody, including Casie, dared to pull any stunts here.

Not even the protection of Xarax Hargrave would save her should she cross the line.

Step. Step.



The echoing footsteps drew nearer. Casie continued gazing at the night sky, the crystals adorning her dress catching and reflecting the ambient light.

As the footsteps neared, Casie flipped her hair and turned, locking eyes with a pair of crimson red ones. These eyes, however, were cold and indifferent, unlike the ones she had always been drawn to. Still, her smile only widened.

"I didn't expect to meet the renowned heir of the Greville family here," remarked Casie, gazing at Asher who stood before her.

"You might not recognize me. I am Casie Hargrave," she introduced, tilting her head slightly while appraising him.



"Why should I care?" Asher responded, his gaze unwavering.

From the information, Asher made Tom gather, he knew quite a bit about her already. After all, Casie was a variable that wasn't present in his previous life.

But he knew the reason why she appeared this time.

"Oh, you should care," Casie said, raising her eyebrows.

"I'm here to offer some advice," Casie declared, taking two steps forward.

The scent of her heady perfume wafted through the air, hinting at dark roses and mystic woods.

"Leave him if it's my fault for losing," Raelyn said, but she was feeling frustrated inside.

Reece silently observed them while the others on the Table remained silent.

The party was full of people who were interacting with each other, but there was one corner that everyone ignored.

Venessa, who was eating the sweets, could feel gazes that were coming towards her.

"You don't have to sit with me," Alyssa muttered.

Unlike others, Alyssa wasn't wearing a dress. She was in her Student Council clothes.

There was only one dress she had, and it was the one that she wore when she went with Asher to the Kalvas Gala.



"It's fine. I find it more peaceful when I don't get disturbed by annoying people," Venessa replied.

"You will only create problems for yourself," Alyssa said.

Even right now, she was wearing the mask that covered half her face, but she could feel the gazes of people looking at her like she was some disgusting thing.

Venessa didn't know what to say to Alyssa.



'Am I creating trouble for her?' Venessa asked herself.

But part of her didn't want to abandon Alyssa like this. She had already accepted Alyssa as a friend. What started as a curiosity soon grew much bigger.

'But can I really keep doing this?' Venessa thought in her head.

Although she was hiding her identity, she belonged to the Demarcus Family.

Alyssa remained silent after that as she waited for this ceremony to get over.

If not for the fact that all Rankers needed to attend this, she wouldn't have come here.

"Tch, I can't believe I need to be in the same space as her," Some of the guests muttered.

Some of them were even thinking of creating problems for her, but the problem was the fact that Venessa and Alyssa's table was just behind the one Asher was sitting at.

To approach, they have to pass by Asher and Amelia, but going without greeting them would be considered disrespectful toward the Greville Family.

And if they were seen greeting Asher, it would seem like they wanted to have friendly relations with the Greville Family.

Either way, it was unnecessary trouble that nobody really wanted.

"I must say that Professor Argas, you did a great job with managing the arrangement," Some of the Guests were speaking with the Professors.



"Oh, it's nothing really," Argas replied.

"Professor Argas, about the research plan our group submitted..."

The conversations were happening all around the hall, with people socializing with each other.

Suddenly, the lights got dim around the hall as the Main Stage that was present in front of them was lit, and Farnus appeared.

Everyone stopped their conversation as they turned their heads to look at Farnus.

"It seems that everyone was having fun, but I need your attention for a short time," Farnus said.

"This Award Ceremony is a bit special, as you know that today not only are we rewarding the Rankers, but a vote must be done that will impact the future of the World Academy," Farnus announced.

Leonard smiled while Raelyn remained calm.

"But before that, I want to congratulate all the students who have worked hard to achieve their place here," Farnus said as everyone started clapping.

"After this week, some of you will leave the World Academy, and we hope that the things that you learned here will shape a better future for us,"

"While the others will enter a new academic year, and I hope I can meet all of you again at this place the next year as well," Farnus said.

Everyone clapped as two emblems appeared behind Farnus; one belonged to the Student Council, and the other belonged to the Blood Faction.

"Before I announce the Votes, can I ask the Student Council President and Blood Faction Leader to come up here," Farnus said as Leonard and Raelyn stood up.