Don't confiscate my citizenship

For a moment, the study fell into silence.

The atmosphere between him and his father probably made Lan Qi guess that this conversation might be of great significance to them.

Looking at the father's expression, it is a conversation about the future, responsibility and family honor.

So it was hard for him to say anything before his father spoke.

As his eyes moved slowly, Lan Qi noticed that the butler was smiling at him.

Still the same old fox-like smile as always.

Lan Qi felt a little uncomfortable, and then he looked away.

So where you can temporarily focus your attention are the dazzling array of books neatly arranged on the towering bookshelves, as well as the oil paintings hanging on the wall.

It is said that this is an ancient masterpiece that has been collected by the family for a long time. It is illuminated by an elegant magic lamp, making the entire study full of artistic atmosphere.

But obviously.

It's not as good as Lanci's painting.

a long time.

Noe finally seemed to have thought of the words and said:

"Lan Qi, you have been an adult for a month... During this time, your family has solved too many troubles for you. I think you can no longer live like this without any worries."

Another brief silence followed.

Or maybe it’s a waiting time.

Noe wasn't sure that after he said this, Lanci would throw a tantrum because the show was exposed.

Because Lan Qi's changes in the past two days seemed to him more like a temporary performance strategy.

It is possible that Ranch also realized that his family would begin to curb his extravagant spending and reckless behavior.

So he should be enduring his bad habits and trying to get through this crisis by pretending to be good for a short period of time.

However.

To Noe's surprise.

Lan Qi's eyes were always clear and calm.

After reflecting on the question, he nodded seriously.

replied:

"I'm really sorry. I promise I will never do anything that damages the family's reputation again."

This moment made Noe a little stunned, and he couldn't help but wink.

He looked at Lan Qi again.

No matter how you look at it, he is a good young man.

For a moment, Noe even felt that he should be proud of having such a well-educated and bright-eyed son.

This kid either really repented, or he was still being stubborn.

Although Noe prefers the former scenario, he also knows that the latter is more likely.

It's impossible for this stupid son to suddenly have a complete change in his mental state due to some opportunity, right?

But it doesn't matter.

Regardless of whether Ranchi is acting or not, Noe has a way to fundamentally determine how to treat Ranchi next.

"Ahem."

Noe cleared his throat, sat up straighter, and looked at Lan Qi,

"How are you preparing for the Alchemy Academy entrance exam?"

His tone seemed to have softened, but his words were harsher.

"You must know that although I need to be with the empire all year round because of cross-border business, it does not mean that I completely ignore you. My tolerance towards you is also based on the premise that you are living a serious life."

"Hmph..."

The words just fell.

The butler standing behind Noe couldn't help but smile.

Three-thirds of it is gloating about the young master's predicament, and seven-thirds is the fun of wanting to see how the young master will respond.

"..."

Lan Qi remained silent for the time being, but was shocked when he heard this.

In the memory of my predecessor, I had never studied before!

The Alchemy Academy that Noe was referring to was a branch of the oldest Icerite Academy in the country, located in the capital of King Hutton.

This academy recruits potential young people of the right age from the Kingdom of Hutton and surrounding countries every year, and it is also well-known throughout the Southern Continent.

The Alchemy Academy is one of its four branches.

The entrance exam for the Alchemy Academy, which is famous for its alchemical craftsmanship and theoretical research, was so difficult that the predecessor gave up before even starting to work hard.

The predecessor had also been lying about trying to get into the Alchemy Institute, thereby defrauding his parents' peace of mind and trust, and squandering a lot of pocket money to have fun all day long.

Damn it, this damn predecessor.

I have enjoyed all the blessings, now it is my turn to take the blame!

Lan Qi cursed in his heart.

However, in the original development, the predecessor really would not have encountered the trouble it is experiencing now.

Because Thalia will help this stupid rich young man end his troubles in life.

Thinking of this, Lan Qi suddenly frowned.

"Father, are there any other companies in the world with the same name as the Wilford Chamber of Commerce?"

Ranch asked.

"Um?"

Noe seemed to be confused by Lan Qi's sudden change of topic, but looking at Lan Qi's serious eyes, he still answered quite proudly:

"I'm not sure if there are any small companies with similar names, but we are the only large trading company that trades across the Kingdom of Hutton and the Creju Empire."

After Noe finished speaking, Lan Qi's expression did not change and he just nodded silently.

Now that he has changed the fate of being "killed by Thalia" and survived, he will also face some situations that the stupid rich young man would not encounter.

Lan Qi had long felt that his last name "Wilford" sounded familiar, but he couldn't remember where he remembered it.

After hearing Noe's words, Ranch finally remembered that there was a side mission called "The Wilford Massacre" in the main story of the game two years after the current timeline!

The mission prompt is that a multinational trading company suddenly collapsed overnight due to unknown reasons, and people related to the company's top executives were also brutally killed one by one. Players can choose whether to investigate, and the task level is very high.

His surname is Wilford, and his family's business is also called Wilford Chamber of Commerce. There is only one large multinational company...

That seems to be my own right.

It seems that I can't just lie down. I have to work hard for at least a year and a half to investigate and solve the family's potential risks in advance!

The family's money is what he relies on when he retires at the age of 20, so he must protect it.

After recalling the relevant information about Icerite Academy in my memory,

"I promise to pass the entrance exam successfully."

Lan Qi answered calmly for the time being.

He actually didn't mind going to this academy in the royal capital.

It can even be said that in the memory of the predecessor, it was a dream-like academy——

Not only does the Hutton Kingdom have the most cutting-edge magic engineering technology and many high-end facilities and resources, but it will also receive excellent protection.

He is still a first-level jobless person with no fighting ability. He has no power to protect himself, and he does not have a status "enough to make the big shots take him seriously and protect him."

Rushing to investigate the most likely source of the problem, the Creation Empire, is undoubtedly seeking death.

It would be better to explore your potential in the Hutton Kingdom first.

If you want to become famous as quickly as possible.

Even gaining the favor of some powerful or powerful people in this world and accumulating connections.

Then becoming a card maker must be the shortcut that best suits your talents.

It is a hundred times more efficient to go to Icerite College and use the resources of the Magic Engineering Institute than to stay in such a border city-state to study card making alone.

The royal capital is also a more suitable stage for me to show my talents.

No matter what happens, as long as he can make a fortune in the royal capital of Ikerita, he can find a way to bring down his father's Wilford Chamber of Commerce with his own hands and avoid the destruction of his family!

"Um?"

Noe raised his eyebrows, not realizing that Lan Qi was full of filial piety at the moment. He just doubted Lan Qi's confidence in wanting to enroll in school.

He thought that his idiot son, who behaved like a gangster, would show his true colors here.

Unexpectedly, Lan Qi not only frowned, but also spoke harshly.

Lan Qi's reaction today was indeed unexpected by Noe at every step.

Although Noe didn't have much energy to take care of Ranchi's daily life, every time he asked the housekeeper and maid about Ranchi's situation, the two of them tried their best to protect Ranchi.

But Noe is not stupid, he can still roughly judge the state in which Lan Qi spends his days.

"Now that you said that, if you pass the entrance exam successfully, then I have misunderstood you, and I will apologize to you..."

Noe said in a deep voice, his torch-like gaze deeply exploring Lan Qi's emerald green eyes.

"But if you fail to pass the academy's exam, does that prove that you have deceived our trust in you?"

"Of course, to the point."

Lan Qi's voice in response was still calm.

"Then I won't bother you any more today and continue studying hard. I will buy the train tickets to the Royal Capital for you in advance, so you don't have to worry about this."

At this point, seeing Lan Qi's straightforward promise, Noe was also satisfied.

Since Lan Qi still wants to be tough now.

Then Noe wouldn't mind using this to make Lan Qi accept the punishment with conviction after suffering some setbacks.

Noe actually didn't think Lan Qi could pass the exam at the Alchemy Academy.

Or it's simply impossible.

Considering the complexity of the Alchemy Academy exam, the number of subjects, and the extremely high passing standards, it would take at least two or three years of serious preparation.

This year's entrance exam for Icerita College will start in three months.

Lan Qi couldn't even handle the Alchemy Institute, which required the least amount of talent.

When he goes to the capital and meets his talented peers from the other three academies, he will probably realize how stupid and tragic his laziness, arrogance and short-sightedness are.

"I see."

Lan Qi said affirmatively.

Although his father had always doubted himself in his heart, he always spoke highly of his emotional intelligence and even sent him to the royal capital. Lan Qi felt respected.

Then he will definitely respond to his father's expectations,

"As long as you are sure that you can send me to the Royal Capital to show my talents, I guarantee that you will receive the good news that I have successfully entered the Royal Capital's Icerita Academy."

"……Ah."

Noe almost laughed when he heard this.

He picked up the tea cup, took a sip of tea, and suppressed the mockery that was about to appear on his face.

Also showing off his skills.

If you just go to school, can you give me a whole lot of help?

Noe didn't expect that today's conversation would go so smoothly. He was already prepared that there would be quite an unpleasant quarrel between father and son.

Punishment for Ranchi is inevitable because he has to teach the arrogant and overconfident Ranchi to pay the price for the mistakes he committed.

Today, unexpectedly, a good peace treaty was reached because of Lan Qi's sincerity.

But from Noe's point of view, the difference was that before punishing Lan Qi, he was allowed to go to the capital to see the world.

Anyway, Lan Qi only went to face the entrance exam of Icerita College to lose face.

As for letting Lan Qi go to the royal capital, Noe was not worried that Lan Qi would turn into a wild horse.

In this small place on the border, Lan Qi, who has never seen the world, can be arrogant and domineering.

But in the royal capital of Ikerita, which is full of big shots, and on the real grand stage of the Southern Continent, this dog will definitely not be able to make any waves.

after all.

Noe knows Lan Qi very well, and Lan Qi is also a paper tiger type of idiot and playboy.

And it is definitely not a demon king who will evolve out of control when given the right environment.

This is still very reassuring.