The Necromancer in the Wizarding World

Hunter enthusiastically took Matthews into the restaurant, where the lights were bright and the candlelight beside the fireplace was swaying, casting mottled light and shadows, adding a warm and soft atmosphere to the entire space. The restaurant was crowded and the atmosphere was warm. In addition to Hunter's family, there were several other guests present, and everyone was talking to each other in a harmonious atmosphere.

Matthews looked around, his eyes finally resting on the empty main seat, which stood out among the jubilant crowd. It was obviously the seat reserved for Archduke Leo, although he would not be attending tonight.

Hunter guided Matthews to sit in the seat next to Mrs. Harris. This position not only demonstrated his importance to Matthews, but also facilitated their in-depth communication.

Hunter then introduced the family members present one by one: "Matthews, please allow me to introduce you, this is my father, this is my mother. The one next to them is my sister and her husband, and these two beautiful ladies are my sisters Emily and Sophia, and their friends."

Lord Harris greeted Matthews with a smile: "Matthews, I am glad that you can join us."

Hunter's mother also said kindly: "Matthews, I hope you can enjoy your time here."

The atmosphere of the dinner was warm and friendly, and everyone welcomed Matthews.

The Leo family dinner began with a unique opening prayer: "Thank you for the gifts of our ancestors, and may they always bless us!"

With the order from Mr. Harris, the dinner officially began, and the servants served the exquisite and delicious dishes to the table in an orderly manner.

Mrs. Harris said to Matthews: "Matthews, Hunter rarely speaks so highly of a peer. You are an exception."

Matthews and Hunter smiled at each other, and Matthews responded: "I feel very honored to be friends with Hunter."

At this point, Hunter’s brother-in-law excitedly joined the conversation: “We heard that you and Hunter are going to have a showdown tomorrow, and we can’t wait to watch it!”

This statement immediately sparked heated discussions at the scene, and everyone began to enthusiastically discuss the upcoming competition.

Hunter's sister Sofia blinked her eyes and whispered to Matthews with a hint of mischievous mystery, but deliberately let everyone hear: "Brother Matthews, I'm going to tell you a secret. My grandfather, Grand Duke Leo, personally trained Hunter. Now, Hunter's strength is no longer what it used to be."

Matthews pretended to be surprised: "Oh~? In this case, I will definitely lose!"

Hunter laughed: "Haha, Matthews already knew it before he came. Despite this, he still dared to come to fight, which is enough to prove his confidence."

At this time, Mr. Harris smiled and said to everyone present: "Then, let us look forward to tomorrow's exciting match. Now, please enjoy the food tonight."

Hunter enthusiastically showed Matthews the specialties of Rio Territory. He held up a colorful lobster and said excitedly, "This is the lobster that Rio Territory is most proud of. Look at its bright shell, which is full of fresh and tender shrimp meat. The shell is thin and the meat is thick, with a chewy texture. Every bite is an ultimate enjoyment."

Then, he pointed to a sea bass that had just been taken out of the oven and said, "This sea bass is even more special. The fish meat is tender and the taste is extremely delicious. There are almost no bones. It is so delicious that you can't stop eating it."

Hunter sincerely invited Matthews to taste these delicacies together, hoping that he could feel the unique charm of Rio Territory.

After tasting it, Matthews showed a satisfied smile on his face, which made Hunter look forward to his evaluation even more. "How is it?" Hunter asked eagerly, "Do you think it's delicious?"

Matthews nodded, his eyes sparkling with admiration: "It is indeed very delicious, and this deliciousness is completely different from Albert's unique spice flavor. Here you can taste the original flavor of the ingredients themselves, which is intoxicating."

After hearing this, Hunter smiled proudly: "Yes, each has its own unique features. I still remember the barbecue and secret vegetable soup in Cania City. The taste is really unforgettable."

The two smiled at each other, and indulged in the endless pleasure brought by the food.

After Matthews had a sumptuous Rio-style dinner, Hunter personally guided him to the carefully prepared guest room. Before leaving, Hunter said considerately: "Matthews, I wish you a good night. I won't bother you any more."

Matthews tossed and turned, unable to sleep. His thoughts were not on the mouth-watering Rio-style dinner, but on a puzzling question - why there were no books on the occult in the library of Rio Castle.

Considering how detailed the library was, this gap seemed particularly striking and aroused his curiosity.

Matthews lay in bed, thinking about many things. He recalled what Teacher Lieben had mentioned: Archduke Leo was extremely obsessed with occultism when he was young. The Archduke not only collected a large number of occult literature, but also many occult-related items.

This made Matthews even more puzzled, and he began to speculate that these books might have been hidden.

Matthews closed his eyes and tried to calm his thoughts. However, the image of the mysterious gray-robed man emerged in his mind and could not be shaken off. The gray-robed man left a deep impression on him, not only because of his mysterious identity, but also because of the powerful mental pressure that emanated from him.

Matthews took a deep breath, trying to stay calm and rational. As time passed, fatigue finally overcame curiosity, and his breathing gradually became steady and deep. His mind was immersed in the quiet darkness, and finally he gradually fell asleep, and all his troubles and worries drifted away with the dream.

In the morning, the maid brought Matthews water for washing and he started a new day. He quickly washed and changed into his training clothes. He knew that today's competition was the highlight, so he had to be fully prepared.

Soon, Hunter appeared at the door on time, also wearing training clothes. He invited Matthews to have breakfast together. The two of them enjoyed the food at the table while enthusiastically discussing the upcoming match. Their conversation was full of desire for victory and respect for each other's strength.

Hunter asked with concern: "Matthews, how are you preparing?"

Matthews answered confidently: "I am well prepared and I can't wait to show my strength."

Hunter nodded in approval, "Very good, let's go to the training ground and train and warm up first. We will start the game later because we have VIPs coming to visit."

Matthews asked curiously, "VIP? There aren't many people you value so much."

Hunter smiled and revealed: "No need to guess, it is another Grand Duke of the kingdom and his grandson who are here."

Matthews showed a surprised expression: "Really? Just to watch our competition? Not really!"

Hunter nodded and explained with a smile: "They mainly came to visit my grandfather, and watching our game was just a sideshow. You can regard it as a special performance prepared by our Duke's Mansion for distinguished guests."

Matthews was a little nervous: "I almost suffocated to have two dukes in person."

Hunter encouraged: "This is not your style. What you are best at is to adapt to the situation on the court."

Matthews said with emotion: "Even so, it is indeed a rare opportunity to meet two dukes at the same time."

Hunter also said: "For me, this is also the first time I have met Grand Duke Bai Lan."

They walked towards the training ground while talking, each step seemed very firm, and it was obvious that they were full of anticipation and confidence in the upcoming training.