Chapter 729 Lanqi has many fiancées

When the magic vehicle gradually slowed down and drove into the large mechanical courtyard, Lanqi knew that they had arrived at the Imperial Special Operations Department.

Lanqi passed many places along the way, and the scenery outside the car window kept receding.

"Professor Landry, this is your first time at the Imperial Special Operations Department. Please follow me and don't walk away casually."

Kestrel Nikolai gave a rare reminder.

Otherwise, he couldn't guarantee if there was any danger.

"Don't worry, Chief Nicholas, I'm not directionally challenged, and I won't lead the way on my own initiative."

Lanci leaned back in his chair and chuckled in response.

After saying that, he looked out the window again.

The towering spires cast a slender, slanted silhouette on the empty square. The flag of Cremorne reflects the unshakable might of the empire. If you look up, you can see the towering Special Operations Building standing majestically under the clear blue sky.

Until the vehicle driven by the secret agents stopped in front of the long steps in front of the building.

The scene in front of Lanqi also stopped.

As if to confirm Lanqi's thoughts, the car door was opened by the guards from the Operations Department.

The unique solemnity of the secret service agency hit me in the face.

The Special Operations Division of the Kremer Empire is located in the heart of the capital, Blierda, not far from the magnificent imperial palace, with only a few streets between them.

The current commander, Duke Dax Reynolds, is the emperor's most trusted confidant. He has made great military achievements and is known as the sharpest shadow blade in the empire.

"arrive."

Nicholas the Kestrel's words made Lanqi look out the window.

"Please follow me. I will show you around the Imperial Special Operations Office atrium first, and then I will take you to see Director Dax."

After getting off the car, Red Falcon Nicholas's military coat became straight again. He adjusted the brim of his hat and said.

Lanqi nodded slightly, and Nikolai the Kestrel turned around and led the way.

Lanqi followed Nikolai the Red Kestrel on the road of the Imperial Special Operations Department.

The entire building they walked up the steps was built of off-white granite, with inscriptions of "For the Glory of the Empire" engraved on all four sides. The ivy climbing on it was dyed with warm golden yellow, and the tender yellow maple leaves occasionally lightly brushed against the heavy metal door several meters high.

Two stone lion sculptures, completely black in color with piercing eyes, stand at the door, silently warning everyone.

Upon entering the hall, most people from the Imperial Special Operations Department would simply salute Nikolai.

On the wall at the back of the hall hangs the black and gold flag of the Cretan Empire, with portraits of past emperors on both sides.

Occasionally, three or two agents in jet-black windbreakers would walk by quickly. There was no expression on their chiseled faces. Their military boots made crisp sounds as they stepped on the marble floor, and they soon disappeared at the end of the long corridor where light and shadow intertwined.

"Why are they ignoring you?"

Lanqi whispered to Nicholas beside him.

Judging from his military rank, Nicholas is an imperial major, and those agents are non-commissioned officers. Logically, Nicholas should be their superior.

"They are from the action team, and they are under the command of the team leader, Maguire."

Nicholas the Kestrel said lightly, not taking it too seriously.

“…”

Lanci nodded thoughtfully.

Nicholas is the head of the Countermeasures Department. He does not seem to have a good relationship with Captain Maguire of the Action Team, which can be seen from the attitude of his subordinates.

From what he knew about their responsibilities, it was easy for the Countermeasures Department and the Action Team to encounter situations where people were competing for credit or creating obstacles, so it was normal for them to be at odds with each other.

Following the guidance of Nicholas the Red Falcon, Lanqi stepped into the core area of ​​the Imperial Special Operations Department.

"Lanqi...Lanqi, you are really amazing."

Although Talia was a demon princess who had seen a lot of the world, when she was brought into this low-key yet majestic building by Lanqi, she still felt a little moved.

She once again verified a guess she had made.

It is often not Lanqi who is looking for jobs and opportunities, but his talents and unconcealable style that constantly attract work units to take notice of him, and even force them to invite him.

Unknowingly, the young boy from the border had grown into such an extraordinary man. When did time start to go so fast? She almost didn't notice it.

"Master, why do you speak so softly like a woman?"

Lanqi responded immediately in his heart.

"you……"

Talia suddenly felt that this guy's damnability had never changed.

He deserves that no girl likes him.

“That’s just right.”

Lanqi instantly felt the aroma of wine coming up.

"Just taste it well... If you have the guts, sniff me directly like you did last time..."

She couldn't get Lanqi now, but she remembered the grudge and said it with gritted teeth.

Passing through the deep and winding corridors inside the building, the two came to a hidden transmission ladder.

Nicholas the Red Kestrel pulled out a crystal card from the inside of his coat and swiped it across, pressing a few seemingly random floor buttons in a complex rhythm.

"Wow, which floor do we have to go to?"

Accompanied by a barely perceptible humming sound, the helicopter began to move upwards, at such a speed that Lanqi suspected they were heading towards the sky.

He remembered that the building was very tall.

The exterior of the Imperial Special Operations Department is covered with hundreds of forbidden barriers that have been reinforced from ancient times to the present.

Even an eighth-level warrior would have difficulty breaking into the Imperial Special Operations Department's agency. Accordingly, once inside, don't even think about breaking out by force.

"Relax, Professor. This ascent may be a little uncomfortable, but you'll probably come more often in the future."

Perhaps sensing his nervousness, Nicholas reminded him in a slightly teasing tone.

"How I wish I could have a good job here instead of being investigated and interrogated by you, Section Chief Nikolai, every day."

Lanqi spread his hands and shook his head helplessly.

"I didn't say that was what I meant."

Red Kestrel Nikolai stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the helicopter entrance as usual and said.

When the elevator door opened again, Lanci found himself in a spacious skylight hall. The circular floor-to-ceiling windows overlooked almost the entire central area of ​​the capital, Blierda.

Standing on the top of this tall building, all noise is isolated, leaving only the sounds of footsteps and breathing.

Nicholas the Kestrel continued to move forward with Lanqi, walking along the corridor several times, and finally arrived at an atrium that occupied most of the area of ​​this floor.

At first glance, the open space of more than a thousand square meters is surrounded by towering glass curtain walls. The silver-white circular light column on the dome becomes the focus of the atrium, extending from the ground to the ceiling, allowing light and air to flow freely through the circular openings.

The entire atrium is covered with carpet and has everything from a desk to a sofa lounge area. It is essentially an office.

"Director Dykes, I've brought Mr. Landry here."

Nicholas saluted forward.

Lanqi looked forward and saw a tall and slender figure standing in the distance. The other person was staring out the window and lighting a cigarette.

The silvery light outlined his silhouette, against the backdrop of the capital city visible outside the window.

"Come, sit down."

A thin mist lingered around his fingertips and was quickly diluted by the air. He slowly turned his head.

He looked to be over 1.85 meters tall, in his late 50s, thin but muscular, with neatly combed black hair and a few strands of gray at the temples.

His eyes were dark brown, almost black, and he looked unusually calm, with high cheekbones, a square chin, and a thin, neatly trimmed beard.

This is consistent with the intelligence that Lanqi saw before leaving for the Kingdom of Person, which included Duke Dax Reynolds, the Foreign Minister of the Cremon Empire.

Even if you see it with your own eyes, it is hard to imagine that he is a spy chief.

"Duke Dax, thank you for your invitation."

Lanqi was polite and bowed to Duke Dax in the same way as Nicholas.

“…”

Red Kestrel Nicholas glanced sideways at Lanqi and took him to the sofa again.

"Professor Landry, you don't have to be like Nicholas. He was my former student, so he often greets me like this when he sees me. You can relax a little."

Duke Dykes put down his cigarette and motioned for the two to sit on the sofa by the window.

"Our department is not as hierarchical as the Imperial Army Headquarters. Due to the special nature of our work, we often put efficiency first. Accomplishing the mission is our only goal. There is no distinction between high and low positions when serving the Empire."

He explained casually as he took a seat on the couch across from them, crossing his hands in his lap.

The sofa is made of high-quality black leather from the Duke of Reynolds' family business. It is soft and comfortable to sit on yet stable.

Fragrant coffee and royal snacks were already prepared on the coffee table, which were obviously specially arranged by personnel from other operations departments for this meeting.

Nicholas the Kestrel sat upright with a solemn expression. Even though he was an observer, Landry was the person he brought here after all, and everything might be related to him.

The director personally selected Professor Landry to come, which clearly shows that he attaches great importance to his research results.

In addition to the headquarters, the Imperial Special Operations Office has established field stations in various provinces and cities, which are divided into several levels according to the area or importance of the area. Landry's hometown, the border of Nicksassend in the northwest of the Krewe Empire, is a relatively low-level third-order station.

There is a clear division of labor at the headquarters. Director Dax is in charge of the station chiefs of all field stations. He also serves as the station chief of the capital Blilda, the only zero-sequence station, and directly commands the best imperial agents at the headquarters.

It has four major departments under its command: the Intelligence Department, the Countermeasures Department, the Action Team, and the Research Institute. For example, Nikola of the Domestic Countermeasures Section is mainly responsible for the first on-site investigation. Under normal circumstances, Section Chief Nikola will not take the initiative to fight.

Direct confrontations and arrests will more likely be carried out by Captain Maguire of the action team.

The Intelligence Department is more focused on logistics, while the Research Institute is a secretive and back-end department.

After Professor Landry joined, although he was nominally an honorary consultant of the institute, he actually spent most of his time with the Strategy Department. Nicholas was responsible for both coordinating work with Professor Landry and monitoring him.

Lanci seemed more relaxed, as if he was following Dax's request and no longer being so reserved.

"The Empire is really full of talented people nowadays. You are younger than I thought. When Nicholas told me that the professor who proposed the principle of magic fission in Saint Cremorne Monastery was Sir Landry Wasington whom I met on the magic rail train that day, I was also surprised."

Duke Dax looked directly at Lanci with his black stone eyes and spoke.

"When the empire changes, people who love the empire tend to be attracted to each other, and they will gradually be connected in history books. History has always been like this, so I think this is not necessarily a coincidence, but a necessity."

Lanqi looked back calmly.

"You are truly a young talent. Compared to your talent, your thoughts and awareness are even more mature. Don't worry, since I am hiring you, I won't be suspicious of you all the time. The fact that you can pass Nicholas' test is enough to prove your point. Even if I need to investigate your background, it is not my concern. I will leave it to Nicholas to take full responsibility."

Dax seemed to have seen through Lanqi's thoughts and looked calmly at his favorite student Nicholas.

He spoke the truth with a hint of joking.

He only cares about the results.

Even if it is fake, if it can deceive Nicholas' eagle eyes and keep deceiving, it is equivalent to being real, and what Dax wants is to get things done.

"Since you are here, Landry, it means you are willing to accept the invitation of our Imperial Special Operations Department's honorary consultant."

Dax asked as he looked at Ranch again.

"Of course, I must thank you for your invitation and kindness."

Lanci agreed.

"Hahaha."

Duke Dax laughed when he heard this.

"To be honest, Professor Landry, if I hadn't recognized your strength, I would have felt that talking to you was more like talking to a politician than a magic engineer. Of course, this is not a derogatory term, but I do feel that it is easy to deal with you."

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

After just a few words of conversation, he was able to understand that this professor spoke in a very gentle manner, having long lost the immaturity that should be associated with his age. He was not like most magic engineers with a perverse temper or who thought themselves to be invincible. It seemed that compared to academic success, he understood that "even if one has achieved something, one must still know how to care about other people's emotions."

"Thank you, Lord Dax. One person cannot accomplish anything. Since I want to maximize my service to the empire, I have already figured out that I will always care about others. No matter what the cause is, we need a leader, a visionary leader."

Lanqi simply did not hide his ambition and said to Duke Dax.

Nicholas the Red Kestrel standing by couldn't help but glance at him.

He knew that Professor Landry's honesty would make people more willing to trust him than hiding his thoughts at this moment. However, Landry's last two sentences made Nicholas unsure whether the "leader" Landry referred to was the leader of the scientific research team, or something higher.

But no matter what, this guy's imperial beliefs don't seem to be acting.

"I see. Maybe there really is such an opportunity. After all, all opportunities in the world are gifts reserved for capable and talented people."

Upon hearing this, Duke Dax smiled meaningfully, as if he had thought of something coincidental.

"What do you mean?"

Lanci asked concernedly, not hiding his desire.

Even if it sounds hopeless.

He would not miss any opportunity to move up in the empire.

It's all about love and peace.

"First of all, Landry, you are currently an honorary consultant in our Special Operations Department. You don't have any fixed duties, and I won't let official duties interfere with your research. You just need to cooperate with Nicholas, synchronize your research content at St. Clement's Abbey to the Operations Department, and help us keep it confidential."

Duke Dax temporarily changed the topic of today's meeting with Landry.

"Yes, no problem."

Lanqi nodded as if he understood, and extended his hand to Nikolai the Kestrel.

"Section Chief Nicholas, please take care of me from now on."

"We are really destined to be together."

Red Kestrel Nikolai shook hands with Lanqi with a smile.

Both of them knew that it was just a courtesy at this time.

Lanci believed that Dax would definitely explain to him the duties of the honorary consultant.

Before coming, Lanqi had roughly guessed it.

His daily lectures and research at the Monastery of Saint Clement may become the focus of the current Imperial magic engineers and military engineers, and many investigations are related to the Imperial Special Operations Department. Their spy department has the function of connecting the upper and lower levels. If Nicholas is sent every time to collect Landry's unexpected cross-era theoretical doctrines, it will not be possible to directly connect with them at the first time, which will cause a lot of trouble.

By making Landry one of their own in the Imperial Special Operations Department, the subsequent work would be much more efficient. At the same time, if the cutting-edge academic principles of the Empire were leaked in the Monastery of Saint Clement, tracing the process and investigating faculty and students suspected of being spies would be much easier with the cooperation of Professor Landry.

The only thing Lanci was unsure about was the relationship between the job that Duke Dax mentioned as a digression and the "possible opportunity for promotion".

"I heard from the stationmaster of Nicksassend that Professor Landry was already a handsome man when he was at the university in the Northwest Frontier, and he also had a congenial fiancée. I wonder if your coming to the capital, Blildah, and taking on several positions at the same time, will affect your major life events."

Duke Dax suddenly asked again, moving a little closer, as if asking about Landry's private affairs.

“…”

Lanci fell silent.

His expression was completely tense, but question marks began to form in his mind.

How come Landry still has a fiancée?

Talia had more question marks than him.

She discovered that Duke Dax was telling the truth.

Although Landry's parents are both dead and his only relative is his sister, this guy actually has a fiancée? "It has no impact, absolutely no impact."

After a moment, Lanqi shook his head.

"Professor Landry is panicking for once?"

Hearing this, Nicholas the Red Falcon, who had been silent all this time, suddenly interrupted and seemed to have become quite interested.

“…”

Lanqi seemed to have a lump in his throat. He stopped talking and lowered his eyes.

"Lanqi, are you okay?"

Talia felt that Lanci's acting might be far-fetched and would make Dax and Nicholas suspicious.

She is now trying hard to help Lanqi read Dax's mind.

"It would be more natural to behave this way. Landry himself has obviously concealed something about his fiancée, so he didn't hear Secretary Nella and Principal Violet mention it at St. Cremorne Monastery. If I still look calm at this moment, it might be a bit strange."

Lanqi's mind was still calm, and he seemed to be concentrating on thinking about how to deal with the situation next.

"...You seem to be quite experienced. If you look closely, your expression of whether you are tense or not is quite vivid. Where did you learn that?"

To Talia's surprise, she couldn't help but feel that Lanqi was still reliable, but she was also curious why his acting range was so wide.

A person's experience is limited. He or she will not encounter and experience every situation personally.

"Loren."

Lanqi remembered that Dean Loren would have this expression every time he heard the word "fiancée".

“…”

Talia was speechless.

There was silence in the office for a while.

Lanci looked at Dax for help, and the latter smiled meaningfully.

"Professor Landry is high-spirited but also quite romantic. I heard that there are many women in Nicksassend on the northwest border who are attracted to you. So it seems that you have more than one fiancée?"

Dax finally asked the question that interested him.

"For me, the only thing that's important right now is work. You don't need to worry about me being distracted by a woman. Some rumors can become distorted if spread a few times. If I must say, the only woman I must take good care of right now is my sister."

This made Lanqi feel relieved and replied.

It seems that he was right. The fiancée that Duke Dax was talking about was not necessarily the fiancée that Landry was actually engaged to, but rather one of the many women with whom Landry had scandals in his hometown in the northwest frontier.

Lanqi knew that this rumor must not be allowed to continue, because the number of fiancées would only become more and more, and more and more outrageous!

“…”

Dax sighed when he heard this, as if he felt that Landry didn't understand what he meant. "Your research has caused quite a reaction among the top leaders of the Empire. There are some uncertain things that I can't tell you for the time being. What I can reveal is that you have a good chance of joining this plan, but you are not irreplaceable. The Empire's review of you in the next period of time is particularly important. Do you understand?"

Director Dax turned his head and whispered in Lanqi's ear.

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

Lanqi's eyes suddenly lit up, as if he had suddenly realized something. "I understand. Thank you, Director."

He thanked me immediately.

Duke Dax also took a sip of his coffee with satisfaction. It was easy to deal with smart people.

The atmosphere in the top-floor office of the Imperial Special Operations Division became harmonious again. Most of the matters concerning Dax's meeting with Landry today had been dealt with, and the rest was just some small talk to get closer.

"What do you mean, Lanqi?"

Talia had no idea what Lanqi understood.

She could only be sure that what Duke Dax had just said was true and that he had no intention of deceiving Lanci, so it should be harmless.

"The plan Duke Dax mentioned is likely related to the research on magic fission. The Empire has obviously noticed its value."

Lanqi patiently explained to Talia in his heart,

"And if this plan is implemented, the Empire will prefer participants with families. Once the plan begins, it is likely that all researchers and their families will be gathered in one place, both for protection and as hostages."

So Director Dax told him explicitly and implicitly that even if he had no family, he should try to bring his fiancée over as soon as possible and make them his family.

Although Lanqi had a headache, he obviously couldn't miss this opportunity.

If he denied the existence of his fiancée outright, Red Falcon Nicholas' suspicion of him would increase. In the worst case, he might even suffer heavy losses and go to the border of Nicksassend to investigate Landry's interpersonal relationships in person.

Correspondingly, if he had a smart partner, it would not only help him increase the trust of the Imperial Special Operations Department and obtain better political review, but also give him an entry ticket to the Empire's next key plan.

"Then where are you going to find your fiancée?"

Talia understood the logic, but when she heard that Lanqi was looking for a fiancée, she felt extremely uncomfortable.

"I can only seek help from the Allies or Person. At worst, I can look for the mysterious organization that Landry belonged to and see if they can help me get a female spy who is registered in the border area of ​​Niksasende to help me, or if they can lend me this identity and let you play the role."

Lanqi and Talia communicated with each other.

Anyway, it's a good thing that Landry has so many romantic debts. Any woman from his hometown could be his fiancée, and it would be fine as long as the information is verified in advance.

The advantage of Talia is that she is absolutely trustworthy. There is no need for her to rehearse lines, and the two of them know each other well. She can perfectly pretend to be his fiancée. The disadvantage is that her power consumption is too high. If Lanqi summons her out every day, it will greatly increase the load.

Moreover, once Talia, as the spirit behind the scenes, has the physical identity of the Kremer Empire, sometimes it may be suspicious if she suddenly returns to Lanqi and disappears, so she needs to be more secretive.

"Well, if possible, the best scenario would be to have the Allies send a reliable female spy to play the role of your fake fiancée."

Talia was relieved and said to Lanqi.

She didn't understand why she emphasized the last few words.

Anyway, it's just a fake show. After entering the house, they will live separately. She won't feel uncomfortable because she knows that fake is fake.

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(End of this chapter)