Chapter 713: Lanqi is undoubtedly an expert

"Is this lady from St. Clement's College?"

Nicholas looked at Naira briefly and asked Lanqi thoughtfully.

At this moment, Nicholas the Red Falcon, wearing the long coat of an imperial officer, the secretary of the principal of the Monastery of St. Cremorne, and Lanci, the incoming professor, were all standing on the edge of the Duke of Ossetia Square outside the first station of Brillda.

Originally, it was Nicholas who was supposed to take Professor Landry to St. Clement's Monastery.

The two of them could continue chatting for a while on the way, but now someone from St. Clement's Monastery appeared.

"Yes, I am here on behalf of the principal to welcome Professor Landry from our school. If you have nothing else to do, I will take Professor Landry away and will not delay your official duties."

Naira, who had never looked at Nikola and was busy talking to Lanqi, turned her head and answered the imperial officer respectfully.

Lanqi, who was originally preparing to deal with Nikola politely, stopped talking. He didn't expect Naira's attitude to be so tough.

Obviously, she had realized that the professor of their school had been targeted by this spy chief, and it would definitely not be a good thing to continue to be harassed by the spy chief.

"Wait a minute, Professor Landry and I have something else to discuss. No matter who I hand him over to, I need to make sure he is safe."

Nicholas raised his hand to stop her. After looking at Naira just now, he seemed to be sure that Naira was indeed from the Monastery of Saint Cremona.

"Or does your school disapprove of my friendship with Professor Landry?"

He asked, staring at Naira.

"It would be best if the professor did not have too much contact with the spies, just like it would be best if a white dove was not targeted by a hound."

Naira maintained the elegant posture of a secretary, with her hands lightly placed on her abdomen, but her words no longer concealed her attitude.

"Ms. Naira, you have to understand that the Cretan Empire is at war now. As the head of the Domestic Countermeasures Department, I have the right to investigate or protect any imperial citizen. Escorting Professor Landry to the Saint Cretan Monastery is my next job. You interfered and now you are mocking me?"

Nicholas' tone remained calm, but his words were a little heavier.

"You are checking your seat, right?"

Secretary Naira looked at Kestrel Nikolai with a wry smile.

It seems that he feels that this spy chief is a little tactless.

“…”

Just when they were about to say something unpleasant, Lanqi looked at the two of them with a worried expression.

He was very worried that the two of them would have a quarrel because of him.

Talia felt that whatever Lanci said at this time would be wrong, so it would be best to keep quiet and let the two of them fight it out.

Anyway, someone must come to take Lanqi to St. Clement's Monastery.

Principal Naira's secretary obviously didn't like the people from the Imperial Special Operations Department, and had no intention of giving much face to the chief of the secret service from the beginning.

No matter who you speak for, you will offend the other party.

If Ranchi wants to survive in the empire, he cannot offend either side.

"How about this, why don't the three of us go to school together."

Lanqi suddenly spoke.

His friendly look made it seem like he didn't notice the conflict between the two sides and thought that everyone could be a happy family.

They both looked at him in confusion, wondering if he was joking.

"If this is the case, Miss Naira's duty of taking me back to school is also fulfilled, and Mr. Nicola's job of continuing to question me while sending me off is also fulfilled. The two of you can also work together to ensure my safety. Doesn't this satisfy everyone's demands?"

Lanqi nodded as a matter of course and replied with a smile.

“…”

Secretary Naira and Kestrel Nikolai were both silent.

Even Talia was silent.

Three people were riding in one car, and were in jail all the way. You still think the conflict between these two people is not big enough, right? You are torturing the man and the woman.

"You two have taken good care of me. I like it and appreciate your help. If possible, I would like to continue chatting with you."

Lanci continued, his steps seemed to be inviting the two of them to walk towards the vehicle parked in the distance at St. Clement's Abbey.

His graceful and elegant demeanor made Nicholas hesitate, which was rare.

Naira stared at Ranchi, as if analyzing the professor's mental state.

"Let's forget about it today. Since Saint Clement's Monastery has sent someone to pick up Professor Landry, I will leave Professor Landry to you. I also have to go and investigate the Allied Forces."

Red Kestrel Nicholas looked at Lanqi's sincere and determined eyes, frowned, and had to give in temporarily.

But he seemed somewhat unwilling to let Lanqi leave like this.

He thought again and realized that with people from St. Clement's Monastery present, it would be a perfect opportunity to ask Professor Landry questions and verify one of his conjectures.

"Before I leave, I have something I'm curious about. Can I ask Professor Landry?"

Nikolai the Kestrel asked Ranchi politely.

Secretary Naira said nothing, just waited like a statue.

Meaning she doesn't care.

"Section Chief Nikolai, please ask me. I will answer all my questions."

Lanci nodded easily.

"Professor Landry, as an expert in magic engineering, seems to know a lot about demon magic engineering. I see that among your specialties, demon magic and demon magic engineering are both your plus points. Can you teach me what the demon words engraved on the dome of the first station in Brildah mean?"

Nikolai the Kestrel asked him with interest.

“…”

Lanqi turned his head and looked at the first station of Brildah and fell into silence for a short time.

"Professor Landry, what do you think?"

Nikolai the Kestrel narrowed his eyes and looked at Lanqi.

He clearly remembered Professor Landry looking up at the dome as they walked together in the station.

If he were a genuine expert, he would surely recognize its meaning at a glance.

Secretary Naira, who was waiting on the side, glanced at Nicholas and Ranchi.

She probably understood the suspicion of Nikolai the Kestrel.

The spy seemed to suspect that the Professor Landry in front of him was not the real person, but there was a possibility that he was replaced in the middle of the accident.

Although this possibility is close to zero, if you think about it carefully, it is indeed not zero. It can only be said that as a spy chief, Nikolai Red Falcon is not only suspicious but also meticulous in thinking.

The brief hesitation of the black-haired, blue-eyed young man seemed to make Nicholas more suspicious, and his eyes gradually locked onto the young professor's face.

After all, if this guy was a fake, he would definitely not be able to understand the demonic text that was supposed to be his specialty.

"Section Chief Nicholas, thank you for your compliment. I do know a little bit about the demons, but I can't be called an expert. If I really want to understand the demons' infinite magical text library, it will take hundreds of years of accumulation."

Lanqi answered slowly, "The text on the dome actually has no real meaning. It is a 'meaningless text' unique to demonic language. Due to the difference in grammar between demonic language and human language, many words in demonic language are only used to adjust syllables to avoid ordinary communication triggering spells."

"So that's how it is."

Nicholas the Kestrel nodded his chin, looking as if he had learned something.

Of course he knew the answer before he asked the question.

It seems that the young man with black hair and blue eyes in front of him really understands the demon language.

Of course, these cannot prove that he is an expert. It can only basically confirm that the possibility of Landry being replaced is much smaller. After all, such an unfamiliar and hesitant response can be answered by any student who has studied demonic magic at the Monastery of Saint Clement.

"However, Mr. Nicholas, do you know an allusion of the demon clan?"

Lanqi seemed to have not finished speaking and continued.

"oh?"

Nicholas the Kestrel raised his eyes and looked at Lanqi.

There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!

“The words written on the wall are not about the words themselves, but the behavior itself is a metaphor.”

Lanqi explained, his eyes tinged with meaning, as if he was also explaining why he hesitated just now.

"Please tell me."

Nicholas asked.

He certainly hadn't heard of that.

"This is actually a story from the fifteenth chapter of the book Daniel in the Grimoire: The Old Chapter. In the Age of Gods, there was a human king named Beshir who held a banquet. Since there were not enough tableware, he used the gold and silver utensils in the Holy City to drink. Suddenly, a human hand appeared on the wall and wrote something."

Lanqi began his explanation.

"Then what?"

Nicholas didn't understand how this story was related to the demonic writing on the dome of the first station in Brildah. He stared at Professor Landry's profile thoughtfully, as if trying to find some clues from it.

But whether the story is true or false, he can find out.

After all, the "Grimoire" and "Genesis" are similar, both are indestructible heritages, and are also treasures of the demon clan that transcend generations. There are translated versions in various countries.

"However, the scholars, sorcerers, and fortune tellers in the kingdom could not read the text, nor could they explain its meaning to the king. So Daniel, who was half-demon, was summoned to explain it to the king. Daniel said that the text was written by God, and the content was 'Minni, Minni, Tikle, Ufaxin'. It could not be deciphered using human grammar, and its meaning could only be understood intuitively, which was 'God is dissatisfied with your blasphemous behavior. The days of your kingdom have come to an end, and you will be weighed in the scales to show your shortcomings.' That night, King Beshir was killed, and the kingdom began to fall."

Lanci finished the story for Nicholas the Kestrel.

“…”

After hearing Lanqi's words, Red Kestrel Nicholas frowned.

He understood why Professor Landry had not answered immediately before.

The problem encountered during the construction of the first station of Brildah was exactly the Demon Holy War a hundred years ago, so the design plan of the half-Demon Empire craftsman encountered great opposition and resistance, but fortunately it was finally built, and such an excellent plan did not fail.

There is some vague connection between this and the story that Professor Landry told me.

There are many metaphors in the story of the Age of Gods, and the most obvious one is that if a proud ruler acts recklessly, he will surely bring about his own destruction.

But such words must never be spoken in the Kremer Empire.

It may be the dissatisfaction of the imperial craftsman a hundred years ago towards the Cretan Empire or the rulers at that time.

Perhaps it is not until today that someone has seen through the metaphor of the craftsman with his unique understanding.

"Of course, it may be that I am overthinking it. After all, only a small number of ancient demons would regard the words on the wall as a bad omen or a sign of impending disaster."

Lanqi called out to Nicholas, the red kestrel who was frowning and dazed beside him.

The fact that a holy war was launched shows that the demons have long forgotten the warning of this fable.

Of course, this statement was told to him by the associate professor of history at the Protoss Royal School of Magic when he was in the Northern Continent. In the Northern Continent, which had experienced more severe holy wars, scholars would do more research on the "Grimoire".

"Well, I won't take up any more of Professor Landry's time. We'll talk another day."

Nicholas the Kestrel quickly came to his senses, lightly adjusted the brim of his hat, and said goodbye to Lanqi.

Secretary Naira also looked at the professor with a strange look.

It's not unreasonable that the principal would take a liking to him.

"no problem."

Lanci replied to Nicholas.

In a short time, Secretary Naira had moved the silver magic vehicle to the road and was waiting for Professor Landry to get in.

Lanqi glanced to his side. The car with leather seats was very luxurious. Judging from its performance, it should be far superior to the magic-powered vehicles of the Hutton Kingdom.

Nicholas put one hand behind his back and opened the car door for Lanqi with the other hand, watching him get into the car.

Until Secretary Naira started the engine silently.

With a slight hum, the vehicle left the magnificent first station of Brillda and headed towards the distant location of St. Clement's Abbey on the south side.

In the back seat.

The warm yellow afternoon light shone through the car window onto Landry's slightly tired face, adding a bit of laziness to Landry's handsome face.

"You kid, you deliberately let Nicholas doubt you a little, and then dispel it. If you do this a few more times, he won't be able to doubt you anymore, right?"

Talia's voice whispered in his ear.

"It's not as complicated as you think. I really didn't know how to explain it at the time. After all, it was not auspicious. I just arrived in the capital, Blierda, and I should be celebrating."

Lanqi chuckled and responded in his heart.

After saying that, he looked at the Empire State Building passing by outside the car window.

Everything seemed new to him, and this most developed city in the southern continent had countless landmarks waiting for him to explore.

The best attitude is to take things as they come, no matter what he does in the Kremer Empire.

"Professor Landry, if you are targeted by the man named Red Falcon, you may be in trouble in the capital. He is like a falcon and will always keep an eye on his prey. That's why I wanted you to reduce your contact with him."

At this moment, in the front driver's seat, Secretary Naira's light blue eyes outside the mechanical eye mask looked directly at the road ahead and said to Lanqi.

"It's okay. I haven't done anything wrong, so I'm not afraid of ghosts knocking on my door."

Ranchi replied, giving a thankful smile to Naira's secretary in the front row, who he believed could see him through the rearview mirror.

Seeing Professor Landry so confident, Secretary Naira stopped talking.

Principal Violet's instructions to her were actually to keep a close eye on Professor Landry. After all, St. Clement's Monastery was also in the center of controversy, and anyone who wanted to come in or out might not be a simple person, so the principal would be particularly suspicious.

Now it seems that at least Professor Landry's ability is genuine, and he can report his conversation with the chief of secret services, Nicholas, to the principal in full.

(End of this chapter)