Chapter 25 Traditionalists and Innovators
But Li Qi was also very clear that this was obviously not what Bolent was asking.
Sure enough, after hearing what Li Qi said, Borent shook his head at him.
He sighed and said to Li Qi: "When I said I would work for you, it's not just this. I want you to be my confidant, a real confidant that I can trust."
Bolent recruited Li Qi in an open and aboveboard manner.
He really wanted Li Qi to stand on his side.
Li Qi thought again.
Having lived in the academy for some time recently, Li Qi also vaguely understood that there are different factions within the principality... and even within the army.
Where there are people, there are conflicts; where there is power, there are factions.
Li Qi is certainly aware of this.
Not to mention the distant past, just take the front line where Li Qi is, there are different factions within a small brigade.
What about the academic school, the civilian school, the magic school...
Although the divisions are not clear and they do not fight with each other, this way of banding together for warmth does exist.
This is the case on the front line, let alone in the relatively stable rear.
Today, the army in the royal capital is divided into two distinct factions.
Li Qi understood a little bit.
The two factions are the "reformists" who advocate new policies, and the "traditionalists" who tend to be aristocratic.
Judging from Borent's appearance, he is obviously a member of the reformists.
Li Qi is good friends with Wood, and he also knows Bailey, the director of the frontline medical department, who is also an aristocrat. They are born traditionalists.
Therefore, Li Qi should actually be closer to the traditionalists.
This may also be one of the reasons why Wood advised Li Qi to stay away from the intelligence department.
The intelligence department was established by Borrent himself and is undoubtedly a reformist. It controls the most important intelligence agency and may be targeted by traditionalists.
If Li Qi stays here, his future prospects may not be very good.
But it would not be a good thing to reject Borrent outright here.
At least Borrent has extended an olive branch to Li Qi for now, which is something the traditionalists have not done yet.
Li Qi thought a lot in a short moment. Borent saw Li Qi's hesitation and his expression was calm:
"You have concerns."
"Yes……"
"Are you worried that you will be drawn into factional disputes in the army?"
Borrent went straight to the heart of Li Qi's concerns.
Li Qi hesitated for a moment, took a deep breath and nodded: "Yes, sir, I really don't want to get involved in these factional struggles."
If Li Qi were a little older, his current performance would obviously be substandard.
As a soldier, you must never lose your bravery at any time.
Even if the person you are facing may be your own people.
But Li Qi's age is enough to make up for all the mistakes he made.
After all, he was too young.
Only thirteen years old.
So Borente showed the normal adult attitude towards children.
He said to Li Qi in a friendly manner: "If this is what you are worried about, then there is no problem. I can guarantee that within these two years, the reformists will definitely solve the problems of the traditionalists!"
Borent said this with considerable confidence.
As if he had seen that future.
but…
Two years?
Li Qi pondered this time.
Two years is exactly the time Li Qi spends in college for further studies.
The normal teaching time at the Rolex Military Academy is two years, and after two years, Li Qi will be able to graduate with the rank of second lieutenant.
If at that time, the faction that Borrent and his group belonged to could indeed solve the problems of the traditional faction, then Li Qi would not have to worry about the factional struggle affecting himself.
But that's just an ideal state.
First of all, Li Qi was not sure whether the reformists, to which Borente belonged, could really resolve the factional struggle quickly within two years.
Secondly, there is also the impact of factional struggles in the college.
There is no guarantee that these impacts will not affect Li Qi.
So if it were just this, Li Qi could still choose to reject Bolent's recruitment.
But Borent seemed to understand that what he said was not enough to win Li Qi's heart, so he gave other conditions:
"I know that even so, you may still be attacked by traditionalists in the next two years, so... I have another condition that will definitely satisfy you."
"……?"
"Your Excellency seems to like magic very much?"
Seeing Li Qi's puzzled look, Borent suddenly turned to ask.
Li Qi nodded in agreement:
"It's like this. I really like studying magic and everything related to magic."
It's no secret that Li Qi also has this kind of personality in school.
Borent continued:
"So, I can give you a chance to study magic... You should have heard of the 'Magic Kingdom', right?"
"I have heard something."
Li Qi nodded again.
The magic kingdom 'English' is the country with the richest magical knowledge in the world.
It was also one of the most powerful countries in the world.
In the Kingdom of England, there are the most powerful magicians in the world and the most profound magical knowledge in the world.
The English Academy of Magic is the most prestigious magic academy in the world. Magic academies in other countries are actually imitating them.
Before firearms became an official global pandemic, the Kingdom of England was undoubtedly the center of the world.
Even though it has declined now, the Kingdom of England still has its influence and is at least one of the world's top countries.
"I can prepare an identity for you and allow you to study at the English School of Magic for... three years."
Borente smiled and extended an olive branch.
It has to be said that Bolent's conditions really touched Li Qi's heart.
In fact, nothing in this world has much appeal to Li Qi.
The economy is backward, the culture is backward, and the entertainment methods are backward.
Whether it was firearms or various traditional games, they were all things Li Qi had seen in his previous lives.
The only thing that could arouse Li Qi's interest was magic.
Even though the magic power in this world is not as strong as he imagined, Li Qi is willing to indulge in it.
Therefore, Borrent's proposal really made Li Qi excited.
This made him unable to say no for a while.
Borent did not let Li Qi give him an immediate answer. After he stated his conditions, he stood up and said:
"You don't have to rush to reply. You can come to see me anytime before the end-of-month assessment. My office door is always open to you."
After he finished speaking, without giving Li Qi a chance to speak, he said:
"Okay, time is almost up. We have to take the second test later. If you don't want to stay here any longer, sign a confidentiality agreement and go back to the dormitory."
"Yes, then I'll take my leave."
Seeing that Borrent had no intention of keeping him, Li Qi also stood up and left.
…
After signing the confidentiality agreement and walking out of the Institute of Science and Technology, Li Qi was still thinking about what Borrent said and the [Magic Amplification Orb Type 1] he had just used.
Li Qi didn't consider what Bolent said for the time being.
The struggle between the reformists and the traditionalists has nothing to do with Li Qi at present.
What really surprised Li Qi was the magic amplification orb developed by Dr. Levi.
That thing indeed amplified Li Qi's magic power, and successfully attached the magic power to the bullets, enhancing the power of the firearm.
It can be predicted that if this thing can be simplified in the future and made into an ordinary orb that can be carried around, then future wars will definitely be dominated by magicians.
Dr. Levi pulled the magician back from the abyss. He is truly a genius.
"Whether it's the magic orb or studying at the magic academy, I want both..."
Li Qi thought greedily in his heart.
He wanted to get his hands on a magic amplifying orb to study its specific composition.
But at the same time, he also wanted to visit the magic academy and learn more knowledge there.
No matter which one it is, it seems that they cannot avoid Major Borrent.
This gave Li Qi a headache.
Amidst such confusion, Li Qi returned to the dormitory door of the Military Academy.
But when Li Qi walked into the dormitory, he saw a familiar figure at the door of the dormitory college.
That seems to be...
Head of the frontline medical department, Bailey?
(End of this chapter)
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