Alfred led Alice down the corridors of the ornate Venus Manor, the white and clean walls spotless, apparently cleaned by the maids. The soft and bright red carpet was neatly spread on the floor, silently including everyone's footsteps. When the servants passing by, they all bowed down to the two of them and saluted, but they did not cast curious glances at them, and even once they looked at them, the cultivation of the great nobles was revealed first.

Alfred took Alice and walked out of Venus Manor in silence under the guidance of the manor's servants, without uttering a word along the way.

As they walked out of the manor, Alfred felt a slight tug in his left hand.

Alice frowned and tugged at Alfred's sleeve.

"Grandpa, are you really going to help that Ouranos?"

Alfred kindly touched Alice's head and asked, "What's wrong?" My little Alice, what's so bad? ”

Alice seemed to be a little unhappy and said, "Grandpa, that Ouranos is arrogant and arrogant. Although he was and is your student, he has no reverence for us magicians. I always felt that it was not good for us to work with him. ”

Alfred sensed Alice's uneasiness, but he didn't immediately comfort her. I saw him say slowly, "My dear Alice." The reason why people fear magicians is not because we are magicians, but because we have power that they don't have. This is the same as that of the aristocracy. Once we lose the power of magic, we have nothing to respect in the same way that the nobility has lost its power. ”

At this point, Alfred picked up the document in his hand and continued thoughtfully: "Moreover, the power that cannot be controlled will arouse fear and disgust in people. Perhaps this is the reason why we magicians are feared and not respected. ”

Alice didn't quite understand Alfred's words yet, but she could see one thing, and that was that her grandfather seemed to be interested in Ouranos's proposal.

Alan stood by the window of the study, watching Alfred's carriage pull away from the manor, a smile on his lips.

Alfred's appearance was unexpected for Allen, but it has to be said that he gave Allen a surprise. With Alfred's heavyweight role, some of Allen's measures for magicians can also be implemented more effectively.

Today's situation on the continent has changed three times a day, and even without the news brought by Alfred, Alan instinctively feels the treacherous atmosphere permeating the continent. It was as if a storm was about to sweep across the continent. In the face of this great storm, Alan knew that his strength was too weak.

Although he had only won against George VI not long ago, Allen knew that if George VI had not been so anxious to fight and defeat Tulga, he would definitely not have been defeated...... Well, at least it was lost so quickly. But if a long-term battle is fought, where will Allen have so much strength to support?

Allen's army had undergone military reforms, and the conscription had been abolished in favor of a standing army. Although the combat effectiveness has increased significantly, the same expenses have also risen. Now the military spending is completely overdrawn by the treasury, and if it weren't for the large amount of gold that Alan seized from other places, he would have gone bankrupt long ago.

This leads to a vicious cycle in which Allen has to fight to maintain his army, and in order to face a stronger enemy, he must constantly expand his army.

"Young Master. His Excellency Alfred has left. Sebastian slowly reported to Alan.

"Yes." Alan nodded, without any extra movements.

"Young master......" Sebastian stopped talking.

"Old Sai, if you have any problems, just say it." Alan smiled and looked at Sebastian.

"Young Master, can you really recruit a magician?" Sebastian asked worriedly, "I know that they are all a group of isolated people, and they also have great power, if you can't control them, I'm afraid it will cause a disaster." ”

After learning magic with Alfred, Sebastian felt the power of magic. He was also aware of the gravity of this flood of power. This is also the reason why those monarchs in history have constantly suppressed magicians.

However, Alan did not show the slightest worry, but comforted: "Old Sai, you are too worried. Today's magicians are no longer the behemoths they were hundreds of years ago. At the beginning they could have been unscrupulous on the mainland, but now they can't. After being baptized by the church, I don't think I'm just two or three big cats and small cats, and I can't make a big mess. ”

Alan raised his right hand and flicked his fingers slightly. Suddenly, a cluster of flames jumped out of the index finger without warning. Looking at this weak flame, Alan said with emotion: "Although the power of magic is magical, it is still used by people in the final analysis. And I have a cage that's big enough to keep them in. ”

"What is it?" Sebastian then asked.

I saw Alan shake his hand and extinguish the fire in his hand. Turning his head and smiling at Sebastian, he said, "That cage is called the system. In other words, it can also be called a system. ”

"Don't talk about that." Alan waved his hand, sat back at his desk and asked, "You go and inform Zeno and Guy." Let them come over for a meeting. ”

"Yes, young master."

Zeno and Guy arrived quickly, but another man followed.

Alan looked at Victoria in front of him and asked suspiciously, "Why are you here?" ”

After a while, Victoria's appearance has not changed, and she is still so flamboyant. However, what made Allen notice was that there was obviously a fluctuation of strength in Victoria's body. This familiar feeling immediately reminded Alan of Jiawen. This was the power of the Holy Light in Jiawen's body at the beginning.

"I'm here to tell you something. I have to go. Victoria said with a blank face.

Alan nodded and smiled: "Very good, I wish you a safe journey." ”

However, Allen's blessing only provoked Victoria's displeasure. I saw Victoria frowning, looking directly at Alan and asking, "When will you return Elizabeth to me!" ”

Alan was stunned for a moment, and then said suspiciously: "What do you mean, I don't seem to have taken Elizabeth away." ”

Victoria's eyebrows were upside down, and she slapped the table and said angrily: "You still said no?" Then why wouldn't Elizabeth come with me, but because she had to stay with you? You said! Did you do something to her! used to keep saying that he wanted to cancel the marriage contract, but now he is secretly making small moves. Alan Ouranos, you bastard! ”

In the face of Victoria's angry rebuke, Alan couldn't help but shrink back and said, "I really didn't do anything. Your sister's refusal to leave is of course for her own reasons, and I can assure you that it has absolutely nothing to do with me! ”

Seeing that Victoria's anger had not subsided, Alan changed his tone and said, "Besides, it should be up to your sister to decide what path to take." I know you two sisters have a good relationship, but you can't just decide what your sister chooses. ”

Victoria was stunned when she heard this, as if she was a little loose. Alan stood up silently, patted Victoria's shoulder lightly, and said, "I know you love Elizabeth, but it was her own decision to learn swordsmanship from Fiona. You also have to think about it, have you really noticed the changes in your father since she died? ”

"You mean my fault?"

Before Victoria broke out again, Alan hurriedly preempted the front and said, "Of course it's not your fault. But you also have to know that Elizabeth is no longer the little girl who needs your protection after you! ”

Victoria was stunned, feeling flustered inexplicably, but she couldn't say anything.

"Elizabeth has now decided to follow her own path, I asked Fiona and she said that Elizabeth is very talented and has improved a lot in just a few months. It's also time for you to make her independent. ”

"But all this I did was for her." Victoria said dumbfounded.

"You left this time on the orders of Archbishop Wesley, right?" Alan digressed the subject. Sure enough, as soon as it came to business, Victoria immediately looked at Alan vigilantly.

Alan waved his hand and said, "Don't get me wrong, it was Wesley's people who told me, he didn't think you would agree easily, and he wanted me to convince you." ”

"Hmph, then you must have the conditions to open it, right?" Victoria snorted.

"Not really. I have always respected everyone's personal choice. Of course, you can also think that the church is still a little bit worse than you. ”

"Humph!" In the face of Allen's frivolous words, Victoria was in a better mood. Looking at the grinning Allen, Victoria pursed her lips, but said solemnly: "The church runs for saints, but it never chooses people from the outside, what do you think?" ”

"Wait, have you already decided to go this time?" Alan didn't immediately answer Victoria's question.

Victoria looked at Alan suspiciously, then nodded solemnly and said, "That's right, I've already decided." This time it was Archbishop Wesleyan who contacted me personally, and if I didn't agree, I'm afraid I would lose the foundation of the church. ”

Alan suddenly tilted his head and asked with a smile, "I'm curious, why are you asking me." You should know that although from the outside, it looks like we are in the same boat. But strictly speaking, we are not that close. ”

Victoria chuckled, raised her white index finger and said, "First, although I don't want to admit it, I have to say that among so many people I have seen, you are the only one who can be called a brain." The rest of the people are all mediocre and boring. ”

"Where, where, ashamed, ashamed!" Although he was modest, Allen had a smug smile on his face.

"Second!" Victoria held out her middle finger, "Everyone is a profiteer. Far from harmful, our cooperation can be a win-win situation. I can provide you with information about the church, and you can also give me support. It's the best of both worlds, isn't it?"

"Well said." Alan couldn't help but admire, and then said solemnly: "This time you go to run for the saintess, although I can't provide specific help." But I can tell you, if you handle it well, it's probably going to be a big hit. If you can't handle it well, Elizabeth and I'll take care of it for you. ”

"Cut!" Victoria gave Alan a blank look, and turned away without looking back.

Alan looked at Victoria's back, chuckled and shook his head. It wasn't until Victoria left that Guy and the others walked into the room and began to report back to Alan.

"Lord Duke, this has been the ...... recently" (to be continued.) )