The sun is high

(The title is wrong, I am contacting the editor to correct it)

After using the ability of the messenger in the mirror to confirm the identity and purpose of these people, Xiuge temporarily put down his hostility towards them.

Although he considers himself a lazy person, he is also a lazy person who pays attention to principles and bottom lines. It is indeed human nature to yearn for fishing, but if he has accepted certain tasks or missions and still insists on fishing despite a sense of urgency, then That's another story.

Now, Xiuge is ready to "work" seriously.

Although he still did not think that he could become the so-called heir of the Ernst family, but since he had accepted many conditions and benefits proposed by the future princess, he had to do a good job on the surface no matter what.

Officially returning to Ernst Manor is the first step of this plan.

Faced with Shuge's direct inquiry, the two dedicated bodyguards fell into a brief daze, but the experience and instinct flowing in their blood still made them wake up quickly.

The two stood up from their chairs together, quickly took off their hats, pressed them on their chests and saluted.

"Mr. Sugar, do you want to go back to the manor now?"

"Of course, I don't want to find a place to live outside. Or do you two have any better suggestions?"

Naturally, the two bodyguards would not have any suggestions.

Although the order they accepted was to secretly protect and monitor the journey, this was not the only option. Although they did not know how the other party noticed them, since they had reached this point, they naturally did whatever they wanted to do. Done.

Soon, a black magic steam car that was mixed with the reporters' vehicles drove over. It stopped steadily on the side of the road, and then a bodyguard stepped forward and opened the door.

"Black limousine...yeah."

Shuge curled his lips.

Then he quickened his pace and got into the back seat before the guys could say, "The car is ready."

The appearance of this steam car is simple. Except for a few golden decorative lines, no other decorations can be seen. However, the interior of the carriage is very luxurious, almost wrapped and covered with exquisite and soft velvet. Every corner of the carriage, and after entering the back seat, Xiuge discovered that the interior of the steam carriage was actually imprinted with a variety of different magic rituals, and he only recognized the two types of protection Weilin usually used. ceremony.

As for the others, he didn't know them.

But judging from the perception of the body and magic power, these rituals should be related to functions such as maintaining the temperature of the carriage and improving passenger comfort.

After the incident in Salem City, Shuge had doubts about the protective efficacy of this kind of vehicle. At least the tragedy experienced by Prince Havid showed that there are already weapons in this world that can easily penetrate and destroy vehicle protection.

"I hope no one will use that method to deal with me."

Xiuge leaned on the backrest. After the two bodyguards got on the car, the car immediately started driving along the straight road.

The atmosphere inside the car was a little depressing.

Naturally, the driver would not speak, and the two bodyguards seemed unusually silent. However, Xiuge could feel that their attention was always on him, or in other words, on the books and weapons he carried with him. superior.

The revolver rifle leaning against Shuge put great pressure on the two bodyguards.

So he smiled and comforted: "Don't be nervous... This is actually a gift from a friend in the army, and I was only entrusted by him to hand over this weapon."

The older bodyguard was sitting next to Shuge. He glanced at the wrapped firearm curiously, and then turned to look at the books stacked next to Shuge's hand.

"Mr. Sugar is learning magic?"

"Just getting started..."

Shuge nodded and responded: "There is not even a formal rating yet, but my instructor is trying to find a way to help me apply. Maybe I will be able to get a formal mage certificate in a few days."

The bodyguard whispered a compliment.

After Xiuge showed up, he was very surprised by both his words and his personal performance.

At least he had never thought before that an illegitimate child who could only rely on the income from writing to support his life could have any friends in the army, let alone come into contact with magic.

At this moment, he finally had some understanding of the order issued from the Ernst family.

No one wants to waste energy and time on a useless gimmick or joke. Even if they are just bodyguards, such feelings and thoughts will always be buried deep in their hearts.

Of course, Shuge cannot know the specific thoughts of others. Now, he is working hard to dig out the memories that belong to the original Shuge Ernst.

When he was still in Salem City, these memories did not help in his successful escape, so Shuge also forgot them. But now, in order to better understand the Ernst family and try to "integrate into it" "It, Xiuge had to take them out from the corners.

Probably because there is nothing in these memories that can make people happy or nostalgic. Instead, they are filled with a large number of negative emotions and thoughts. They are all buried very deeply. It seems that for Sugar Ernst himself, these memories Memories have no retrospective value.

This makes the process of digging and understanding them slow and painful for Shuge. This is completely different from the process of reading the memories brought by the descendants of the dark abyss. Now Shuge even has to spend energy and even magic to erase the memories in his own mind. Swinging emotions back and forth.

He was suffering the lasting effects of being Sugar Ernst.

In other words, as today's Sugar Ernst, he is inevitably accepting everything that happened in the past.

"It's really tragic."

Xiuge looked through these messy memory fragments and couldn't help but sigh in his heart: "Speaking of which, do I still have to apologize to you? After all, I can't be said to be the chief culprit for this mess. He is the culprit, but at least he is not exempt from the blame... Damn it, why did you write such a bitter and resentful character on a whim at that time?"

Looking at the night view of Bolden outside the car window, Xiuge was filled with emotion.

Illegitimate children, mother's early death, inexplicable bullying, the destruction of the possibility of a mage...

The elements of this body's past experience were so complete that Xiuge couldn't help but feel guilty when going through them.

But guilt is guilt. Nowadays, finding useful key information is the most important thing.

"Judging from these memories, the 'father''s attitude towards me should be very clear. From beginning to end, he showed an impatient and cold look in front of his illegitimate son... This is consistent with what he did. A series of decisions also fit in.”

"Yerevan Ernst's favorite and most trusted person should be his eldest son, my 'brother'. He is indeed a leader among Bolden's youth... From this point of view , my 'cheap father' is deliberately making a big move, otherwise he would have no chance and would definitely not be willing to see me openly return to the family. After all, this situation is likely to cause unnecessary influence and impact."

“Since the leader is most likely not Yerevan, then who will it be?”

Shuge lined up the portraits of the important Ernst family members in his mind, and finally, his attention was fixed on the old face of the three-clawed falcon.

Zeke Ernst's influence is not only reflected in Votel's military system, but also for those living in the Ernst Manor, the old man's presence is also extremely strong.

However, in fact, the memory of Old Zeke in this body is extremely limited.

In the past, the poor illegitimate son only met old Zeke twice in public. His understanding of the old man was basically the same as ordinary people, coming from various folk rumors and Walter Newspapers in the Kingdom.

Through Princess Sophia, Shuge truly understood the impact Old Zeke had on the entire Votel army and officers.

In the past decades of continuous operation, he has not only become a master in military theory, but has also successfully spread his students throughout Votel, even to those who are eager to serve their motherland. For young soldiers, the title "Three-clawed Falcon" has even become synonymous with their idol.

It is conceivable that if the ambitious Princess Sophia directly collides with Zeke Ernst in this field, the impact will definitely spread to the entire Walter, and it is precisely for this reason that she will seek to be more moderate. , roundabout way.

Xiuge speculated maliciously in his heart: "Perhaps dragging this old man to death and then finding ways to gradually eliminate the influence of the nobles in the army is the princess's real idea, right?"

…

At about 7:30 in the evening, the vehicle Shuge took finally drove into the Leyland area of ​​Bolden City. This is the residential area exclusively for the Walter nobles. It is also where the Ernst Manor is located. The distance symbolizes the royal power. The Bolden Palace is not too far away, and it is also very convenient to travel to the bustling area in the center of the city.

The street becomes wider here, and on both sides of the street, sculptures, greenery, and various new types of steam and magic equipment begin to become denser.

Even the shops located in Leyland City are more exquisite than those in other places.

In the city of Leyland, it is naturally impossible to see homeless people wandering or staying on the roadside. Those soldiers patrolling here in the cold wind will drive away all factors that damage and disturb the environment and atmosphere here. .

"Are these soldiers still kicking children's butts in the streets now?"

"It depends on whose child it is, Mr. Sugar."

The bodyguard beside him replied: "More than a year ago, Princess Sophia presided over changes to the regulations for defense and duty personnel in major cities. Since then, civilians are no longer prohibited from entering the Leiland City District."

"Oh? Don't the people who live here have any objections?"

"Of course there is, but it's only part of it... After repeated discussions, the gentlemen and ladies finally requested that the royal family must ensure the cleanliness and safety of Leyland City, and also need to send some more manpower on duty."

The bodyguard smiled: "We don't care about this. Leilan District is very large. Although ordinary residents may not be able to afford it, they can enjoy a lot of benefits by opening some shops here."

"What? Your family is also in Leiland District?"

"My family has opened a bookstore here and sells some herbal hot drinks. The business is very good. It's just on the left turn of the street in front."

Shuge nodded.

Then he asked some questions related to the Ernst family and the Leyland District, such as whether there have been any major changes in the Ernst Manor, and whether there has been a new expansion? Whether the family's financial support for Walter Magic Academy continues, whether the academy can still provide student seats for family members, etc...

During the conversation, the vehicle finally arrived at its destination.

The territory of the Ernst family is not so much a manor as a "small town" "embedded" in the city of Bolden. Although its scale is not as exaggerated as a real town, it is in the truest sense. "All five organs are complete".

Exquisite gardens, large pastures and woods for equestrian training and shooting, and then wineries, workshops, small libraries and laboratories... There is even a hotel inside the manor for entertaining distinguished guests. This is Xiuge's current destination.

For a family member who has officially returned, it is naturally very inappropriate to be accommodated in a VIP hotel.

If it were someone else who suffered this kind of treatment, I'm afraid he would have to show some dignity.

However, Shuge's heart was extremely peaceful. He just wanted to know how the Ernst family wanted to "deal with" such a delicate existence like him.

However, after entering the hotel, Xiuge was stunned for a moment because there seemed to be a lot of people here.

Besides himself, there were at least ten people in the hotel lobby.

"They are all young people, the oldest is only in his early thirties, and they are all dressed in standard aristocratic attire..."

Xiuge's eyes quickly swept across the crowd, his thoughts kept turning, and he picked out the useful information: "Both the lady and the young lady are wearing blue north wind chrysanthemums, which shows that they are not female companions, but official family members."

The arrival of Xiuge caused a moment of silence in the hall.

Those young members who also belonged to the Ernst family turned their heads curiously, and their eyes fell on Shuge's face, clothes, shoes, the revolver behind his back, and the book in his hand.

If there wasn't someone following him, and his appearance was indeed in line with the Ernst family's bloodline, they might have immediately regarded this thin young man as a follower and servant of someone present.

Under the gaze of others, Xiuge walked forward slowly, and then stood still in front of the hotel counter.

"Sir, who are you?"

Standing behind the counter was a middle-aged housekeeper. She didn't know Shuge, so her face was full of confusion.

"Suge Ernst."

So Shuge announced his name in the midst of people's attention: "Suge Ernst from Salem City."