Chapter 712: Lanqi's Resurrection

After Nicholas' brief and powerful interrogation, the head of the Imperial Secret Service Section 1 seemed to temporarily put aside his suspicion of Lanqi.

He signaled to Lieutenant Colonel Burke to allow the blue-eyed, black-haired aristocratic youth to leave the train compartment.

"Thank you for your cooperation, Mr. Landry."

Nicholas the Kestrel nodded to Lanqi,

"As an important eyewitness and witness to this incident, our Imperial Special Operations Department may need to learn more from you in the future. However, time is pressing and the task of hunting down Allied spies is more important, so I won't waste any more of your time."

After all, he is an imperial noble, and it would not be good to keep him there any longer.

"It is my duty to provide some clues for the investigation. If you need anything else, I will do my best to help you."

Lanci humbly returned the greeting.

"Then please leave your information and contact information, Mr. Landry."

Nikolai the Red Kestrel said simply that this was necessary at the end of the investigation.

"I just arrived in Brillda. My work unit should arrange my accommodation in the capital. If you need to find me, you should be able to find me through public-to-public means at St. Clement's Monastery."

Lanci replied.

“…”

Lieutenant Colonel Burke looked at Lanci suspiciously.

"St. Clement's Priory? Mr. Landry, do you work there?"

Lieutenant Colonel Burke, who had been silent all this time, couldn't help but ask.

"Yes, we were just about to talk about work on the train when we arrived at the station, and then Mr. Nicola came."

Lanqi explained it step by step, and at the same time took out the official letter from his briefcase and handed it to the two officers.

Lest Nikolai the Kestrel ask again.

Lieutenant Colonel Burke only glanced at the document with the official seal of St. Clement's Abbey, and then handed it to Nicholas the Falcon for detailed reading.

"Landry Wasington, a newly-appointed professor at St. Clement's Abbey, is about to report for his new post. His scheduled arrival date is September 30th..."

Nicholas the Red Kestrel looked down at the official letter and murmured softly.

As soon as the Monastery of St. Clement was mentioned, the surrounding gendarmes immediately showed respect to Lanci.

Nicholas the Red Kestrel pondered secretly, his face remained calm.

"So that's how it is..."

Lieutenant Colonel Burke seemed to have a good impression of Lanci, but he didn't expect him to be so powerful. He looked at Lanci again in surprise, "No wonder you have the ability to easily solve the train accident. Fortunately, there are outstanding talents like you on the train, so the criminals can't run rampant."

He smiled with surprise and admiration.

Originally Burke was wondering why such a strong man from the border came to the capital, but now that he was sure that he was the newly appointed professor of St. Clement's Monastery, everything made sense.

"It's not a big deal. Everything is my responsibility and obligation."

Every word Lanqi spoke was powerful.

"I'm sorry, Professor Landry, for my inconvenience just now."

Lieutenant Colonel Burke said.

"fine."

Lanci chatted casually with Lieutenant Colonel Burke, waiting for a moment for Kestrel Nikolai to verify the information.

The capital's garrison officers standing nearby could hardly hide their curiosity and admiration. They seemed to want to ask the professor something, but it was obviously inappropriate to interrupt their superior's conversation.

At this moment, this young man with black hair and blue eyes has become a mysterious hero with hidden merits and fame in their eyes.

“…”

Talia watched Lanch chatting and laughing with the commander of the Military Police Brigade, and felt that at this point, Lanch had completely transformed into Landry Wasington.

Maybe even more like the real Landry than Landry himself.

The reputation of St. Clement's Monastery is indeed extraordinary, even the imperial military and police look up to it.

Of course, this is understandable.

After all, from what Talia knew, Saint Cremorne Monastery was the most secretive supreme institution of learning in the southern continent. Even in the United Parliament Alliance of the Kingdom, there was no one who could match it, and there was very little information about it.

Being hired as a professor by this school at such a young age, he is naturally highly respected.

In this brief moment, Nicholas had handed the official letter back to Lanqi.

"I almost gave you an offense earlier. It was my fault, Professor Landry."

Nicholas the Red Falcon said, "I did hear that St. Clement's Monastery has a new recruitment plan recently. I didn't expect that the inauguration is right in front of me."

He looked at Lanci.

Normally, if there were no shortage of manpower, the school would provide certain protection for such precious talents specially hired by St. Clement's Abbey. But the current situation is that there is really no way to go to the far northwest border to pick up this professor.

In other words, the professor himself has such strength that there is no need to send anyone to protect him.

The safest way is to keep his information confidential and let him come to the capital on his own in a low-key manner. On the contrary, sending someone to escort him is more likely to put him in danger.

"I understand. As long as it is beneficial to the empire, I will not have any complaints."

Lanci knew that Nicholas was referring to the incident when he almost put his hand on his forehead.

Nicholas nodded with a smile, then suddenly changed the subject.

"By the way, since we are all going to the station hall, why don't we walk together and talk while we walk? Maybe I can hear more of your insights on this incident."

He said.

"Of course, that would be great."

Lanqi sighed inwardly but remained expressionless as he readily agreed.

Just as trust does not require a reason, for the chief of the Imperial Secret Service, suspicion also does not require a reason.

This falcon-like man would not miss any opportunity to talk to an important person.

"Lieutenant Colonel Burke, it seems we have to say goodbye now. Although we have only known each other for a short time, it is a pleasure to meet you."

Before saying goodbye, Lanci turned and greeted Lieutenant Colonel Burke von Arnold.

"Goodbye, Mr. Landry. I hope we can try not to meet again."

Lieutenant Colonel Burke responded with the same imperial etiquette and said.

After all, it was not a good thing to meet him, the commander of the gendarmerie brigade in charge of the periphery of the capital.

He usually only rushes to the scene when an accident occurs.

And the person who often appears at the crime scene is definitely a troublemaker.

After saying that, Lanqi followed the Red Kestrel Nicholas and left carriage No. 4.

"He really doesn't intend to let you go just like that."

Talia was also chatting with Lanqi in her mind.

"Just think of it as a ride."

Lanqi communicated with her through thoughts.

Originally, the time might not be so tight. After all, compared with the Magic Navigation Space, the Magic Energy Rail Train rarely runs late.

However, due to a train accident, the train was stuck for a long time in the Langar Mountains outside the capital. Subsequently, due to the investigation by the Imperial Special Operations Department, the train could not be detrained. Now, looking carefully, it was already past three in the afternoon.

He needs to report to school today, which means he needs to arrive at school before five o'clock.

Although I still had to chat with Nicholas along the way when I took Nicholas' car, it was still more convenient.

However, Talia no longer had the nervousness she had before, and her tone was now much more relaxed, as if she was lying on the sofa watching a show.

As they were talking, the two of them had already passed through the door of the magic rail train and the bustling crowd, stepped onto the platform, and walked towards the station hall.

The Brillda First Station is one of the busiest hubs in the empire, with a towering dome, continuous arches, and a marble floor reflecting the hurried figures of passengers. In the windows on both sides, the merchandise is vying for beauty, and the colorful slogans on the billboards are all enthusiastically attracting customers.

"Is this Professor Landry's first time in Blildah?"

Nicholas the Red Kestrel asked casually while taking leisurely steps.

"Of course, how did Lord Nicholas see that?"

Lanqi withdrew his gaze from the top of the station and looked at the young secret service officer beside him and asked.

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"Because you are very interested in this building, I have a feeling that you have never been here before."

Nicholas replied, "I saw in Professor Landry's employment letter that you are an expert in magical engineering. I didn't expect that you have attainments and understanding in architecture."

The station is located in the Duke of Ossetia Square in the city of Blildà. Construction began in 1664 of the solar calendar and was designed by the half-demon imperial craftsman Ulti Strzini. Due to the reconstruction and municipal planning issues at the time, it took more than ten years to complete and put into use.

Today, it has 26 platforms, with about 300,000 passengers every day, 500 trains arriving and departing, and about 110 million passengers using it every year. Its huge steel structure arch is the largest steel structure arch in the southern continent. It is the only train station in the entire continent that is simply called the First Station, which shows that all the train stations in the southern continent recognize the leadership and architectural influence of Brillda's First Station.

Nicholas probably understood that the look in the eyes of the black-haired, blue-eyed young man was that of an engineer who had seen something of interest.

Of course, there is another type of person who would also show this kind of look to the empire's central building, but they would not be as straightforward as this black-haired, blue-eyed young man, and they would not be so frank and unconcealed.

"Indeed, I know a little bit about architectural design."

Lanci said with a smile.

They chatted back and forth like this, and in the blink of an eye they had walked through the spacious central hall of the station and headed straight towards the exit.

The moment they stepped out of the station, the bright sunshine instantly spread over the two of them, bringing a long-lost warmth.

The footsteps of the crowd also seem melodious and light.

Lanqi took a deep breath of the slightly dry and refreshing autumn air in the capital city of Blierda.

Finally arrived at the heart of the empire.

The first step of his work was successfully completed.

The high-rise buildings standing all around are looming in the hazy light. In the distance, the majestic and tall ancient clock tower stands proudly, and the chimes that tell the time on the hours are long and melodious.

"Huh, I can finally breathe some fresh air. There are so many pests in the empire that I feel like there's dirt under all the buildings."

Nicholas raised his hand and gently pressed the brim of his hat, speaking in a relaxed tone.

"Section Chief Nicholas is too modest. With capable officials like you, the Empire will one day eliminate all the dark corners."

Lanqi praised from the side.

"I hope so."

Nicholas snorted meaningfully.

"I believe that with Mr. Landry's ability and awareness, we will have many opportunities to work together in the future. Okay, please follow me."

He motioned for Lanci to follow him to the vehicle parking area of ​​their unit.

Lanqi didn't say anything else, but just looked briefly at the ancient and prosperous capital of Brillda, with a hint of eagerness in his eyes, and followed.

The clock tower behind me seems to have become yesterday. With the low and long bell ringing, a new day begins.

Just when they had taken a few steps, a clear female voice suddenly sounded not far away.

"Excuse me, Professor Landry Wassington?"

The sound attracted the attention of Lanqi and Nicholas.

The two looked in the direction of the voice and saw a girl in dark blue formal dress bowing to Lanqi.

Her long black hair was tied into a neat bun on the side of her head, and the corners of her mouth were curved in a gentle manner with just the right amount of curve.

“That’s right…”

Lanqi replied with a little confusion.

What surprised Lanqi was that the woman's left leg and right arm were actually mechanical prostheses made of metal, shining with a cold silver light in the sun, and her left eye was covered by an exquisite half eyepatch, the strap extending to the back of her head and blending with her hair.

"I'm Naira, Principal Violet's secretary. I've been waiting for you for a long time."

The woman in formal attire introduced herself.

"I'm really flattered that the school asked you to pick me up."

Lanqi pretended to be surprised.

"No, this is the etiquette of St. Clement's Abbey. Besides, when they heard about the train accident, the academy was worried that the information might have been leaked. Seeing that you are safe, the principal can rest assured for the time being."

Secretary Naira said with certainty.

"Of course you can rest assured."

Lanqi said helplessly.

Although he said this, he was already clear in his mind.

——The news might have really leaked from within the college.

Otherwise, the Allied spy Unity would not have received the order to assassinate and seize Landry's information.

But even if he knew, he could only pretend not to know, because according to his explanation to the military, he, Landry, and the female killer of the Allied Forces were absolute enemies and it was impossible for them to have any conversation.

"That is to say, someone in the academy, for unknown reasons, may want Landry dead?"

Talia listened to Lanqi's thoughts and said to Lanqi.

But how was Unity, the Allied spy on the train, exposed? Did someone in the Allied forces want to harm Unity? She was confused.

Now it seems that the young man "the original Landry" does seem to be a little bit unusual.

It turns out that not only the Allies, but also people within the Empire want him dead.

Now for those people, the good news is that the real Landry is dead, and the bad news is that a fake Landry has come.

"I can't deduce the cause and effect either. I can only say that underneath the surface of the accident, there was a melee between multiple parties with their own ulterior motives."

Lanqi couldn't figure it out for the moment and could only take it one step at a time.

Fortunately, his goal is relatively pure.

Next, as long as you behave yourself and be a good teacher, you can carry out your espionage work smoothly.

Although it deviated from the initial expectations, the Monastery of Saint Clement, as a very important institution of the empire, is also a good internal entry point.

If his journey to the empire is the final chapter of his struggle, then it would be best to start and end with the academy, just like at the beginning.

(End of this chapter)