Chapter 253: New World 1
After wiping away the tears on his face with a handkerchief, Ye Mingyuan convulsed a few more times because of crying.
Finally, after four or five minutes of relief, his nervous and agitated emotions were finally as calm as the daily waters of the River Avin outside, without any extra ripples.
Seeing this, Kyle's white face showed a kind smile.
After a few dry coughs, he slowly spoke:
"Should I ask your name first? You can't let me call you a dragon boy all the time. ”
"My name is Ye Mingyuan. Ye Mingyuan didn't want to hide anything from Kyle, after all, this was the first person he saw after he woke up.
"Ye Mingyuan is indeed the name of the southern country. But you have to be careful, although I don't know where you learned the language of Avantlet, but you should choose a name that fits our region. You shouldn't know that since that incident, there have been a lot of people from the south who have come to Ice City, and they have all chosen the name of this place in order to fit in, and I think you are also very white, and you don't want to be regarded as an outlier. Kyle smiled, pulled the chair under the desk behind him, and sat down.
"I don't want to be an outlier. Ye Mingyuan replied, and he secretly confirmed the language he spoke.
Obviously, it is the Avantley language, not the Chinese language of the Flame Empire.
"But when exactly did I learn the language of Evantley? I don't remember anything. Ye Mingyuan scratched his head and said, looking up at Kyle again, as if he wanted to get his answer.
"Oh, I don't know. But I can be sure that it has something to do with the memory you just mentioned. But this is a later course, and what I will tell you today is some problems of this country and times. Of course, I'll show you these for yourself after you've chosen a name. ”
With that, Kyle turned around and took out an absorbent pen from the somewhat worn mahogany drawer, and after a few breaths, took out another piece of white paper that seemed to have been prepared, and unscrewed a bottle of ink in a prominent position on the table.
After dipping the pen in some ink, Kyle quickly scribbled a few names rich in Western and Evanti elements on the paper, and showed them to Ye Mingyuan for him to choose from.
"George, Wright, Allen, Barcelius, Clayter, Klein, Titeryde. Ye Mingyuan muttered these names, but none of them left a deep impression on him at a glance.
"Oh, by the way, I don't think that name is for you. This is the name of a soldier who studied the occult that I used to hold in high esteem. I think if you choose, I'll easily confuse the two of you. After all, you're a dragon, and he's just a normal human. Kyle smiled slightly, took the paper back, and drew two horizontal lines on the word "Wright" to delete it.
"Dragons, I don't ..... Oh yes, I'm the son of a dragon, and I'll be a dragon after the ceremony. Ye Mingyuan smiled bitterly.
"Okay, don't be so emotional. It's best to choose a name and remember it well, preferably, preferably as if it's something you've had since you were a child. We'll have to get you in the best shape before Rex II returns. Of course, all of this is premised on an understanding of the world that belongs to you as a 'future' and a somewhat shallow understanding of our country and of me personally. Kyle said, handing back the paper with his name written on it to Ye Mingyuan.
"George, that's a bad name, I don't like it very much. Alan, it seems a little bit off. Well, Barcelius? Isn't that the name of an ancient king? I don't think it's appropriate. Then there are only the last three. Ye Mingyuan analyzed, folding the white paper in half with his hands.
In this way, only the following half of the names remain.
"The name Klein can be used as both a first and a surname. I have had the privilege of being exposed to something beyond this plane, and there is a great man in that world who has this name. It seems that he is still a traverser. Kyle laughed, telling a story that didn't belong to him.
There was no sense of disobedience at all.
"Klein, if it's a surname, what do you say?" Ye Mingyuan continued to ask curiously.
Kyle just smiled and didn't choose to answer for him right away.
In his opinion, Ye Mingyuan, who came from the Southern Empire and had been out of this world for thirty years, did not seem to be an elite dragon clan with extreme strength, but more like he came from a place where there were no roads and railways, which made Kyle find it very interesting.
After stopping the language for four or five seconds, he said to Ye Mingyuan, who looked very anxious:
"We, the Avantley Empire, you know it now, right? But you don't know the history of our country. The history of this country is very interesting, and if you go to the big library and find some books, you may be immersed in it for days. Of course, this is not the point, just like your southern empire, in fact, the power of the Avantley Empire is also controlled by the power of several large families. ”
"Big family, is it the same as the Lin family and the Luo family?" Ye Mingyuan blurted out.
"The Lin family, the Luo family, I still know a little bit about the history of the Flame Empire, you are talking about the family that once controlled the Fire Empire. As far as I know, the system of the Flame Empire is the system of emperor authority, and the power of the nobles under the emperor is very small, and all provinces obey the orders of the imperial capital. So those family-like forces revolve around the central power. However, the Lin family and the Luo family, if I remember correctly, have become the history of this empire. Fifteen years ago, perhaps twenty years ago, there was a great rebellion in the southern country. The new emperor almost killed the people of these two families in the imperial capital. As for whether there are any families in the divided country now? I haven't done much research on this. Okay, let's start with the family of the Avantley Empire. Kyle said.
"Well, I'm willing to listen. Ye Mingyuan nodded.
"In Avantley, you'll find that the surname Klein is very rare, or is almost exclusively used by nobles. Oh, by the way, I'm going to cross this out too, I just forgot. Kyle said, drawing another one on the paper in Ye Mingyuan's hand with an absorbent pen, signaling to delete.
"So that's only two left. Ye Mingyuan was a little displeased.
After all, it was the name you gave me, and most of it can't be used now, so can you take a closer look when you write it?
Ye Mingyuan thought about it, but he didn't dare to say this sentence directly, he just squinted his eyes and glanced at Kyle to show his anger.
"That's not the point, you have to understand your kingdom now, and my task is to tell you the first lesson, the political information of the empire. Kyle smiled, put the absorbent pen back on the wooden table, and continued:
"The Klein family is the family that rules this empire, the emperor is Rex II, and the first princess of the empire is Lady Lelita Crane. There is no Prime Minister for the Empire, as they were killed two months ago when we were at war with the Cruster Empire. Kyle paused, took a deep breath, and continued:
"And the second largest family is the Dakney family, they are not believers in the Steam Age, so they can't go to the center of power. Of course, there is also a mysterious family within the empire, who have been highly valued by previous emperors for their research on dragons and some dusty history. But we, the Emperor, don't like things that are classified as occult. ”
"What is the name of this family?" Ye Mingyuan asked.
"The Socrates family. I heard that it came from the west. I don't know if it's from the territory of the Crux Empire, or if it's more west of the Empire. But none of this matters, the important thing is that you, as a dragon of the old era, should know something about the new era. Kyle said with a slight hint of imperceptible disdain.
"What is the old era, what is the new era?" Ye Mingyuan felt a little confused.
"After that catastrophe thirty years ago, the whole world has improved by leaps and bounds in steam mechanical technology. With technological breakthroughs, all countries have also undergone political reforms or other forms. The current Avantley Empire has evolved from a savage primitive nomadic tribe to a modern state. We have parliaments, we have cabinets that they elect. Of course, although the emperor is still the main person in charge of the administration, the prime minister elected by the cabinet will still choose to cooperate in most cases. Kyle replied.
"These are all new things, and the more I listen to them, the more confused I feel. It's a little familiar, but it doesn't seem to have much to do with me. Ye Mingyuan inadvertently said what was in his heart.
"yes, it doesn't matter. But there is one thing you have to accomplish today, and it is not a small relationship for you. Kyle said, smiling slightly at the corner of his mouth, and looked sideways at Ye Mingyuan.
"What's the matter?" Ye Mingyuan continued to ask with a look of doubt.
"Choosing a name first, that's our number one priority. It's a good idea to give you a lesson in the world, but it's done, isn't it?" Kyle urged.
"Well, that's it, I'm pleasing to the eye. Ye Mingyuan thought for a second, but still pointed his finger at the most casually written name at the bottom of the paper.
"Clay? Kyle said, not objecting.
"Yes, Clayte. Ye Mingyuan nodded and confirmed.
"All right, boy named Clayte. The first lesson into this vibrant, steamy new world has been completed. Next, it's time for you to open your eyes to the second lesson of the world. But before that, we need to do a little test of your strength. Of course, it will be different from anything you may have seen or heard of before. Kyle said, straightened up, turned to Ye Mingyuan and said.
"What...... Test?" Ye Mingyuan, no, Clay felt a little puzzled, although it had been in a state of doubt since it woke up, he was not surprised.
"Tests in the steam proving ground. Kyle explained to him, then walked to the door, bent down with his back to Clayte, and picked up the "firebolt" he had accidentally thrown on the ground, with a look of pity on his face.
"Take it, although the capital seems to be calm, but with this revolver, at least to a certain extent, it can protect your safety. Kyle said, handing the pistol to Ye Mingyuan.
"Thank you. Clay said politely, expertly pinning the pistol to his waist, some of the important etiquette he had learned since he came out of the Flame Empire's palace.
"Come out with me, the researchers who are testing are already waiting downstairs. Trust me, the outside world is just as exciting. And, after these tests, they'll use magic to help you activate some of the power in your body, and of course, you can also use them to find what you call lost memories. Kyle said, pausing for half a second.
However, he didn't look back at Ye Mingyuan, or wait for his reaction. Instead, he chose to push the wooden door open and walk straight out.
"Memory?" said this, and Clayte's eyes seemed to sparkle with longing.
However, by the time he came back to his senses, the sound of Kyle's boots and the ground had begun to fade into subtlety.
"Wait for me. Clay shouted anxiously and hurried out.