Don't confiscate my citizenship

The Moon Goddess Festival is one of the most grand public festivals in the empire. Both common people and noble families are eagerly looking forward to this annual feast.

In addition to the temporary shops in the Saint Clement Monastery that attract tourists who come to pray, activities also started near the main hall at 4 pm.

The students and faculty of the monastery in formal attire gathered in the specially built outdoor banquet hall and the activity branch connected to it, toasting and chatting with each other in the melodious music.

The only difference between the outdoor banquet hall and the indoor one is that the guests gathered here are actually more than those in the indoor banquet hall.

There are many stars and celebrities, and eye-catching nobles can be seen everywhere talking and drinking.

Strangely, in such a lively occasion, a professor in a gray coat has no interest in participating in it.

He seems to be very popular, and many people want to curry favor with him, or just come to chat with him.

But he seemed very tired today, and only dealt with it politely. He only smiled sincerely at the student union, chatted for a few words and then continued forward.

"Where is Elsa..."

Lanqi looked at the huge banquet hall.

Inside the main hall of the monastery are four magnificent chapels. The dome of the chapel is made of pure gold and is divided into two layers. The incense is prosperous. An endless stream of monastery students come to the statue to pray devoutly. The low and rich music of the organ echoes under the dome, mixed with the prayers of believers.

Now he has just walked back to the indoor activity branch from the outdoor banquet hall. Landry's sister Elsa may be anywhere. It may take some time for him to find Elsa.

Communication magic is not easy to use here, and detection magic cannot be used casually. Of course, Lanqi does not know the magic of linking and detection. He needs the help of cat boss or Tata. Now both cats are not with him.

In addition, Elsa is only the second level and cannot use conventional communication magic.

"Take your time to look for her."

Lan Qi shook his head.

Just take it as a walk. When he sees his students, he will send his blessings and ask if they have seen Elsa.

If he sees Elsa's best friend Ursula, the daughter of the Marquis of the Griffin family, he may be able to find Elsa immediately.

Ever since Elsa was attacked last time, Ursula has always been inseparable from Elsa, and even slept in the same dormitory at night.

"Bless the students and finish dinner. It's almost time to meet Principal Violet. How time flies so fast."

What exactly made him put down his busy work and appear here, he is still not sure.

Maybe on the one hand, it is to fulfill Landry's duties, to be polite and attend the banquet he should attend. On the other hand, this is the only rest time today, just put down the work temporarily to relax, so Lan Qi still came.

In the indoor activity venue, whether upstairs or downstairs, you can hear the sound of gossip.

"Have you heard? There is a professor in our school who married both the aunt and the niece of a family."

"Oh my God, how should he and his mother-in-law, no, his sister-in-law, address each other?"

"I suspect he doesn't even want to let go of his sister-in-law. The sister-in-law looks innocent and I heard she's married and has a daughter."

"The version I heard is even more explosive. Some people speculate that the professor's ultimate goal is to marry the sister-in-law's husband as well, and not let go of any of the family."

"My God, is this still a human being?"

The mixed voices drifted in the banquet hall from time to time, and Lanqi couldn't hear the specific content. As soon as the voice sounded, it would be immediately covered by another voice.

It can only be said that they are all topics that everyone has been fond of using to kill time since ancient times.

Lanqi just concentrated on walking forward.

He wanted to do his job well.

He came from a residential area several kilometers away, and was actually too busy to drink water and rest. Now he felt a little thirsty in this banquet hall.

The entire Saint Cremorne Monastery covers a large area. When he first came to this school, Miss Naira, the principal's secretary, drove him back to his residence from the main hall for a while.

Thinking in his heart, Lan Qi just appeared in the wide atrium of the banquet hall on the first floor, and felt countless eyes coming at him from all directions.

Those undisguised eyes seemed to show that more and more people were interested in him now.

Most of them were parents of students of Saint Cremorne Monastery, and a considerable proportion were celebrities in the Cremorne Empire. They would naturally pay attention to the current research on new energy in the empire. Whether it was military or civilian, it could bring great production capacity promotion, and the core figure of its research, Professor Landry, was naturally worth knowing.

If Professor Landry's status became higher in the future, it might be more difficult to make friends with him.

All Lan Qi could do was to walk faster and politely, find a student who could talk as soon as possible before these people surrounded him, or simply find the exit from this overly large venue and go to the next branch.

"Professor Landry."

A light female voice sounded, attracting Lan Qi's attention.

Lanqi turned his head and found a slender figure who was just as tall as his shoulder.

Her left leg and right arm were mechanical prostheses made of metal, and her left eye was covered by a black half-eye mask. The strap extended to the back of her head and merged with her hair.

Her silver-gray hair and light blue eyes made her look as beautiful as a doll.

"Secretary Naira."

Lanqi breathed a sigh of relief.

Naila maintained the elegant posture of a secretary, with her hands lightly placed on her abdomen, but she spoke as if she was an acquaintance.

At this time, the appearance of Naila, the principal's secretary, will undoubtedly help him drive away many imperial dignitaries who want to entangle him, because he has someone to chat with, and it looks more like being with the principal's Sixth Army Divine Water Cangyu Weiao Wright-related business.

"You are looking for Elsa, right? I saw her before. You can probably see her by walking in the direction of the venue in front."

Secretary Naila probably noticed his distress, so she took the initiative to come to him.

"Thank you very much for taking care of me. It's been a great help."

Ranchi thanks Naira.

Ever since he was received by Secretary Naila at the First Station of Brilda and arrived at St. Creation Monastery that day, he has been receiving help from Secretary Naila, which has enabled him to quickly and smoothly carry out teaching and research work on campus.

"I saw you, Professor Landry, wandering here alone, and I knew you were going to be surrounded, but how could you, a busy man like you, waste your precious time with that group of noble men?"

Secretary Naila joked in a non-joking tone and helped Lan Qi lead the way.

"It's not good for others to hear such words."

Lan Qi's voice became softer.

He found that Secretary Naila was still not giving face to the nobles as before, and became very straightforward when talking about the nobles. He did not notice the slight change in the face of the nobles who just tried to get close, and seemed to be helping Lan Qi drive them away.

The last time she met Nikolai the Kestrel at the station, Naila had a particularly strong attitude towards Nikolai, and in the end she just took Professor Landry from Nikolai's hands.

"It doesn't matter. No one dares to embarrass me anyway. Behind me is Principal Violet, the God of the Sixth Army."

Secretary Naila replied nonchalantly,

"Besides, I have a very good relationship with the princess. I am not hostile to all nobles, but I really don't want to please those nobles who think highly of themselves."

She raised her eyes and glanced at Professor Landry.

It was like telling Professor Landry that Landry and his sister Elsa were also nobles, but she did not alienate them at all because of this.

"Princess, is this the third princess, Alexia?"

Lan Qi looked at Naila beside him and asked.

As far as he knew, the only one who had graduated from St. Creation's Monastery in recent years was Alexia, the third princess.

"Yes, after all, taking good care of Her Royal Highness is a very important job. Principal Violet cannot always focus on a single student of Her Majesty, so the work fell on me. Fortunately, Her Majesty is actually a very good person. The past few years with her are also good memories for me.”

Naira replied as she walked.

"I understand, I understand. The principal is really busy with his work. Even if the princes and princesses come, he doesn't have time to take care of them."

Lan Qi shook his head and sighed.

"Looking at your tone, you sound like a principal."

Naira continued to observe him;

"Since I met you just now, I feel that you and Principal Violet have some similarities. How can I put it? It's hard to describe."

she said thoughtfully.

"If I were the principal, I would definitely feel that having a secretary like Miss Naila would help me worry less. After all, a good secretary is very important to the principal. I say this because I always think about myself as the principal."

Lan Qi explained with a smile.

If Secretary Naila hadn't come forward in time, the group of coveters would have swarmed up and surrounded him.

Apart from being grateful, I felt very comfortable talking to Secretary Naira about anything.

Like Lisandra, the previous secretary at Purgatory Corridor Academy, although her work ability was quite outstanding, Lisandra would be more reserved with him, unlike Naira who could treat him casually.

"It's really troublesome for you to be the principal."

Naila thought for a while and made a judgment based on professional experience.

"Why do you say that?"

Lanchi asked Naira in confusion.

“It may be easier for the people you work with, but of course it may also increase the number of things to worry about.”

Secretary Naila looked at the young professor's unfathomable eyes and said.

This professor always made it difficult for her to understand her true inner thoughts.

Compared to a scholar who devotes himself to academics, Landry seems to her more like an old aristocrat who has been in politics for decades.

She thought she didn't have the ability to read people's hearts, let alone Landry's thoughts.

After listening to Naila's divination answer, Lan Qi analyzed it for a long time.

"The way you look at me, you really think I'm from the aristocracy..."

Lan Qi lowered his head in disappointment.

"No, a nobleman would not do this kind of self-contained and embarrassing gesture."

Naila covered her mouth and chuckled.

"Isn't the reason why those self-righteous nobles are nobles just because they are busy flattering and pretentious all day long to show their noble status?"

Naila showed a meaningful smile and told Lan Qi.

"It's hard for me to comment. After all, matters involving stance are very delicate, so be careful with your words and deeds."

Lan Qi nodded tentatively in agreement.

The two walked out of the branch library again, preparing to pass through the open-air garden and arrive at another branch library in the main hall.

Just beside the open-air banquet hall where the two of them passed, two men holding champagne glasses were talking. One of them was obviously an official from the Brilda City Hall. Lanqi had an impression of him. He was eagerly talking to him. Another noble begged for mercy, and several people in rich costumes around him pricked up their ears with interest, wanting to hear what happened.

At first glance the conversation seemed to be going well.

"That's Deputy Dennis from the Planning Department at City Hall."

Secretary Naira said.

"You know him?"

Lan Qi was not surprised that Naila knew everything about Brilda, and even gave Lan Qi the feeling that Naila had a database and could answer all questions.

"He just learned about students and family information. He is a rather boring guy."

Naila said calmly.

She has a memory that exceeds that of ordinary people.

Due to work, I come into contact with more people and things every day. I have written down everything without omission, and I will never forget it even if I want to.

"And the person he was talking to, whose name I also know, is Earl Brown. Do you know what the two of them are discussing?"

Naira asks Ranchi questions to test him.

"It's nothing more than promoting a certain municipal project that we can cooperate with to make money."

Lan Qi replied nonchalantly.

Even though the voice could not be heard, judging from Deputy Minister Dennis's body language and earnest expression, there was no doubt that he was trying to please the Earl in order to gain support from the Earl's family.

What the earl could provide him was either land or a permit for reconstruction. Anyway, discussing it in private would save a lot of trouble on the surface.

Furthermore, after reaching a deep relationship of cooperation and trust, it is very convenient for the left hand to replace the right hand.

"oh?"

Secretary Naila opened her lips slightly and looked at him curiously.

"Now everyone is thinking about how to make a fortune. No matter whether the empire wins or loses this war, at this time, using their power to gain benefits is what most powerful people want to do. Those who really work for the empire's cause only account for a small minority."

Lan Qi was familiar with this kind of people who acted according to the circumstances as early as the Protos Empire in the Northern Continent, and commented with neither dislike nor dislike.

"You even know this?"

Secretary Naila raised her eyebrows in slight surprise.

She knows more than Landry.

I am also sure that Landry just saw the two powerful men for the first time.

In fact, the truth is exactly what Landry guessed.

"I've seen it a lot, it's like this."

Lan Qi looked north, as if he were seeing a place far, far away, or a place deep in his memories.

Naila nodded in understanding.

This exchange of interests is, in the final analysis, nothing more than each getting what he needs.

She also always sees it.

After the "Bloodbath Day", the situation in the empire, which was originally slightly better, began to deteriorate again almost twenty years later. Although the "Bloodbath Day" itself was a tragedy, it brought some changes. Today's materialistic empire , once again let these powerful people talk about doctrine and think about business.

As Landry said, the people who still maintain firm faith for the empire are only a small number.

"However, it's fun to see ridiculous tricks like this once in a while."

Naila chuckled, she was only so capable anyway, and assisting Principal Violet, the God of the Sixth Army, was her greatest contribution to the empire.

"On the contrary, you seem to be tired of these situations? You are like a monarch who has seen through the world?"

Secretary Naira said her thoughts.

"You said last time that I was destined to be the Disaster Emperor."

Lan Qi thought for a while and said blankly,

"I didn't realize it at the time, but now I realize that if I really don't work hard, I will put the important women around me in the same crisis as me."

When she first arrived at St. Creation's Monastery, Naila lamented that he was quite popular with women, saying that she just needed a girl with enough luck and destiny to get close to him.

"Let me just say that my guess is correct. If you are not careful, you may regret it later."

Secretary Naila led Lanqi through the main hall garden while talking. The view suddenly became clearer and fewer people were chatting around.

"Well, if the situation in the Southern Continent hadn't been like this, I would have wanted to face life's major events seriously... In other words, after I came out of the Shadow World, I was convinced that I should give them an explanation. Since I have a choice, I don't want to miss it again."

Lan Qi looked at the hazy colors of the flower shadows and sighed.

The garden has become an area belonging to the main hall. Non-faculty personnel are not allowed to enter on ordinary days. The clear spring water in the central fountain gushes out endlessly, making a beautiful gurgling sound. The spring water blooms every now and then under the golden afternoon sun. A huge crystal flower falls on the dense bushes.

"It seems that you had a very impressive experience in the shadow world."

Naila naturally knew that Professor Landry had visited the Shadow World some time ago.

Although I don’t know what kind of shadow world it is, it seems to have greatly changed Professor Landry’s state of mind.

Even Naila could feel that there was more emotion in him.

"Are you really not a fortune teller?"

Lanchi asked Naira with a smile.

"My aptitude for divination is not high and I cannot become a real fortune teller. I can read a lot of books, so some things can be judged based on experience. By the way, does Professor Landry know about the recent rumors about you?"

Naila thought of something more important and asked Lanqi instead.

The suitable holders of the [divination] attribute are the least suitable among the thirty-one attributes. Often, only holders of the divination attribute like to talk about this metaphysical topic.

As the principal's secretary, there happened to be countless ancient books hidden in St. Creation's monastery, and her duties allowed her to read them freely.

"Stop talking, stop talking. Those rumors that I am a love saint are outrageous! Do you think I look like that kind of person!"

Lan Qi turned his head and raised his palms, looking like he couldn't bear it.

"..."

Which ancient version are you listening to?

Naila muttered to herself inaudibly, then shook her head slightly and stopped continuing the topic.

She led Lan Qi through the garden and up the trestle to a quiet brown stone corridor.

The garden could still be seen through the continuous colonnade, until the view disappeared, and they walked to the second floor of another activity hall in the main hall.

Secretary Naila was too familiar with the main hall and took both shortcuts and quiet paths.

"How can there be people in this world who have no desires and no demands... To be honest, I always have this illusion when I talk to you."

Naira changed the subject and preached.

"I don't think there is such a person. Look at me, don't I have three fiancées? This kind of person doesn't have desires and desires at first glance."

Lan Qi spread his hands and said.

"Then what are you pursuing now? Apart from the three of them."

Naila looked at Landry as if he was hurting himself, but in fact he was in a very transparent state of mind, so he could admit it.

"What are you looking for? I'm also looking for answers."

Lan Qi's eyes gradually condensed.

There was something he didn't want before, but now he wanted it, and that was probably the answer to his long journey.

"It seems that you are looking for this answer, and you have basically found it."

Secretary Naila smiled in relief.

People like Professor Landry will not be confused.

The two walked into the new branch library and began to search again. According to Naila's guess, there was a high probability that Elsa was in this building.

Looking down from the corridor on the second floor of the venue to the hollowed-out levels, you can easily see the figures of familiar people, and Naira also took this into consideration.

"Speaking of which, you should be very aware of how attractive you are to other nobles, right?"

Naila noticed that Landry had just come over, and someone immediately cast an eager look at him, so she asked him.

"Don't worry, Nicholas will help me deal with those guys now."

Lan Qi said confidently.

This is their Imperial Army bond.

"Tsk, Nicholas the Kestrel, I didn't expect you to have a sincere relationship with him."

Naila smacked her tongue slightly.

"He is actually a very decent person."

Lanci spoke for Nicholas.

He remembered that Naila disliked Nikolai very much. When they met outside the train station for the first time, Naila almost called Nikolai the Eagle Dog.

"That's true. I admit that he is better than ordinary nobles, but he really behaves like a noble hound. I know that you have always been able to have a good relationship with everyone. You felt this way when you first met. She's also quite tactful and generous. But it's not because of this that I help you get rid of those flies. I don't care if you get along with me or not, but because of your personality. I never try to please people I don't like."

Naila liked his character, so she regarded him as a friend and blocked the entanglements of other nobles for him.

This tacit understanding does not need to be stated clearly for people like them.

"This is exactly why I want to work with you, Miss Naira."

Lanci said frankly.

"Since you understand, that's the best, so there's no need to expect me to have a good relationship with Nicholas."

Secretary Naila nodded with satisfaction.

Just as they were chatting.

A familiar figure fell into their sight in the distance.

Lan Qi and Naila slowed down their steps and looked towards the atrium on the first floor.

That was the most conspicuous Ursula, the daughter of the Roland family with ancient gryphon blood.

He is also a good friend of Landry's sister Elsa.

The last time the Blilda Mafia was able to find Elsa and save her in time, it was thanks to Ursula's help.

Wearing a dark dress, she appeared in the corridor leading to the outside. Her exquisite makeup could not hide her embarrassment, which was completely different from her usual unrestrained and confident expression.

And standing next to Ursula was the Elsa that Lan Qi was looking for.

"What's wrong Ursula?"

Lan Qi secretly speculated, looking over there from a distance on the second floor.

Following Lan Qi's gaze, Naila also saw Ursula looking towards the crowd in a corner of the banquet hall.

They quickly recognized the figure of Marquis Ryan Roland among the nobles.

He was accompanied by several imperial dignitaries who were chatting with him, all trying to please him.

This Marquis Ryan Roland also has a more resounding title, that is, the Ninth Army God Ryan who was awarded the Amethyst Seat. This is enough to make him and the Sixth Army God Wei, the principal of St. Creation Monastery. Olette was on an equal footing.

"What, are you interested in the Roland family? Or is Ursula one of the students who needs special care?"

Naila asked after noticing Ranchi's gaze.

"I owe her a favor."

Lan Qi nodded, his eyes never leaving Ursula.

"It's not worth a penny to make you owe me a favor. You have to know that there are many powerful people here who just hope to gain your favor."

Naira put her hand to her mouth in surprise.

"Miss Naila, you are exaggerating. You seem to be showing off that you are my friend. I can't afford it."

Lan Qi shook her head, causing Naila to laugh slightly.

His attention was still on Ursula and Elsa, and he walked in the direction where they were.

At this moment, Ursula was looking at her brother from a distance with a complicated expression.

The basic floor of the banquet hall branch.

Ursula was in a dilemma, seeming to decide whether to avoid her brother.

She couldn't figure out whether she didn't want to see her brother today, or whether she was looking forward to seeing him from the bottom of her heart.

She didn't even expect that her brother Ryan would come to St. Creation's Monastery today.

After a long war between heaven and man in her heart, she finally gritted her teeth, stopped, and waited for Marquis Ryan to walk towards her.

Maybe she was holding a little luck in her heart, hoping that she could see her brother today. For this reason, she specially put on the most beautiful dress, dressed herself up beautifully, and no longer acted as she usually did, embarrassing the Roland family. things.

However, when Ursula actually saw Ryan walking up to her, her legs trembled involuntarily.

The fear and uneasiness in her heart suddenly surged up, almost suffocating her.

Marquis Ryan is wearing the family's formal attire today. He has dark purple short curly hair, and a handsome face with clear outlines that expresses a noble and cold temperament. The facial contour and blue eyes are exactly the same as Ursula's, but Ursula is still younger. Pulling makes the feeling more oppressive.

Marquis Ryan's eyes were colder than Ursula imagined.

That was not the way he looked at his sister at all.

"elder brother."

Ursula took a deep breath and tried to calm down her emotions.

She had already prepared herself mentally.

"..."

Elsa looked at Ursula beside her worriedly, and held Ursula's cold hand.

Ursula has always liked to get involved, but today Elsa saw that Ursula needed the care of her friends.

Ursula had hoped for countless times that her brother would return to the way he used to get along with her, such as coming to see her today. However, when Ursula actually came to her brother, from his cold eyes, what she felt was Endless pain and despair.

The surrounding guests recognized Ursula one after another and were whispering to each other, but Ryan didn't even seem to intend to look at her directly.

"You came here today because..."

Ursula spoke tremblingly, but before she could finish her words, the voice in front of her interrupted her.

"A disgraceful thing."

Marquis Ryan said in an inorganic voice.

"..."

Ursula remained silent, knowing that Marquis Ryan was teaching her a lesson.

Ryan, the Ninth Army God Amethyst, who was fighting abroad, came back from the front line thousands of miles away. All he learned was that his sister had brought shame to the family, so it was natural for him to be angry.

"Follow me, don't embarrass yourself here."

Ryan was reluctant to glance at Ursula for a while, without a trace of affection, and then turned around and walked out.

Ursula trembled all over, her brother's voice was like a sharp knife, stabbing her all over.

She actually expected her brother to give her the same blessings as other parents.

Now it seems that it will be good to be able to look at her normally.

She opened her mouth, but no sound came out.

There was no trace of blood on the pale face, and the hands holding the skirt tightly could not stop shaking.

She didn't want to say willful words to such a brother anymore, but she lost her temper again and had to prove in front of other imperial dignitaries why she, a disgraced daughter, was so disgusted by her brother, and the loss was the face of their Roland family.

"good."

Tears welled up in her eyes, and Ursula held back, for fear of losing her composure in public.

If Elsa hadn't been able to give her some support, she might have been even more embarrassed.

At the moment Ursula lowered her head in despair and was about to leave, a tall figure stood in front of her, separating her from Ryan.

Marquis Ryan, who had already walked out the door without looking back, paused and turned back silently.

"Who are you?"

Ryan frowned in displeasure.

The man in gray at this moment was like a barrier, hiding Ursula behind him, preventing even Ryan from seeing Ursula.

Lan Qi did not answer Ryan immediately. He turned around and met Ursula's surprised gaze.

"Landry..."

Ursula exclaimed, then covered her mouth again.

That time after she came back from the Brilliant Mafia, she would call Landry by his first name. In fact, this was also an inappropriate way of calling him, and he should have added the honorific.

"I was just about to prepare to wish you all the best in the new school year. It's been really hard for you to study hard all this time. I'm proud of you."

Ranchi said to Ursula and Elsa, step by step, completing the work goal he came here for today.