No, it's not that since Lu Xi met Russell? Clement, the most responsible of the four great magisters of the Federation and the spirit of a statesman's martyr, felt more tired and old every time he saw him than the last. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 info This made him very worried about the other party's mental state several times, and he always wondered if this venerable old man would suddenly pass one day like this, and then become the first great mage in the Federation to bow to his post in a hundred years.

It is not surprising that in the past hundred years, with the secularization and even vulgarization of the state, the bureaucrats and aristocrats with the status of spellcasters are the real rulers of the state, not the casters with the status of bureaucrats. And all the spellcasters who can really cross the boundaries of the Tao and reach the side of the truth probably have the side of a born, right? Do you not want the cumbersome and complicated intrigue in the political field to mess up your perception of life and death? From this point of view, Master Russell should probably be the former, right? But even so, he still crossed the door that blocked the ninety-nine percent of the extraordinary powerhouses. From this point of view, the truth of the arcane law and the goddess of the sky are quite favored by his fate, of course, maybe it is to give this political martyr a little comfort, right?

…… Oh, Nyima is disgusting. Thinking of this, Lu Xi was taken aback by his own brain hole. Only then did he realize that his brain hole would have such a pretentious side, and he didn't know when it was the sequelae.

Besides, Master Rassell, who appeared in front of him now, was in the best mental state since he met. He was indeed very saddened, looking at himself with apologetic and painful eyes, and sincerely mourning the loss of his mentor and friend. Lu Xi can still feel this. But in the same way, the opponent's posture was proud, like a young warrior who was about to step on the battlefield, and his blood was boiling.

If I am not mistaken, the Minister of War of the Federation, the deputy chairman of the ruling council, should be in his seventies. If it is an ordinary person, this is the age when it is time to retire and tease Sun, but for a person of extraordinary strength, the spirit, wisdom, sensitivity, will, and determination have not yet reached the time when they will fade quickly. Or rather, Russell? Callement seems to be getting closer to the position of supreme head of the Federation, and his fighting spirit is getting stronger. We must understand that such politicians who have reformed or even completely changed the status quo of society seem to have the same spiritual qualities.

In the office of the Minister of War, Lu Xi once again sat directly opposite the other party. And at this moment, he looked at his gaze, and it seemed that he was no longer the kind of elder who could see and have talent in the past, pity, expectation, but there was a vague kind of condescending teaching, but a kind of equal appreciation, which made Lu Xi's mood subtly complicated, happy, but a little stunned that didn't know where it came from.

He sent away the secretary and orderly, and personally made tea and poured tea for Lu Xi - tea is a specialty of Norda, and when the price is the highest, it is even equivalent to the same weight of gold on the black market, so of course the tea is sent by Lu Xi. The tea set is an elven antiquity in the Revival Era, the shape is beautiful, exquisite and elegant, of course, it was also given by Lu Xi, he was picked up from a dead boss, it was originally supposed to be used to make coffee or other fruit drinks, but it seems to be subtly suitable for making tea. This is probably one of the few rare luxuries in Russell's office.

"You're right. Drinking tea is indeed a good way to recuperate your body and mind. Whether it is the process of making tea or the moment of tasting, it can make me empty my mind, and those heavy pressures will disappear. I now make my own pot every day and feel much better physically and mentally than before. Now I am still very confident in the craft of making tea. ”

There is never a problem with your physical condition, but sitting in this position, not only do you have to bear the fate and future of so many people, but everything you do will also be put under the microscope, and of course, you have to bear a much heavier mental burden than ordinary people.

As if feeling Lu Xi's gaze on the teacup, Russell couldn't help but smile bitterly: "Speaking of which, it's only been three days since this set of tea sets were placed on my desk, and somehow it reached the reporters of the "New Elichar" and "Sky Metropolis Daily", and immediately criticized me for a while, and new articles appeared almost every day, and the scolding patterns were varied, so they almost called me the national beetle." At that time, Senate Keringers, who even alarmed the Senate Supervisory Council, came to inquire in person, and although nothing was found, they were still unrelenting. I'm really embarrassed! If it weren't for your reinforcements arriving in time, it's hard to say what the situation would be now. ”

"The media is used to this kind of play! On the one hand, it can reflect the country's freedom of speech, and on the other hand, it can also become the best tool to suppress political opponents. Of course, the giants behind "New Elichar" and "Sky Metropolis", they will definitely not care. ”

The so-called support, of course, refers to the check that Grant and Boole brought. In a "democratic society of free speech", the conscience of the media is bought with money. Of course, let these two well-known newspapers and periodicals in the federation stop, Lu Xi actually didn't spend a penny, he didn't have no money, he just didn't want to spend money to buy such goods. He just handed over their editor-in-chief and some black materials of famous pens directly to Arantis...... Of course, this was all done behind Rassell's back. As for the source of those black materials, we need to know that they, the leaders of the federal media industry, often come to Neosfia, the birthplace of journalism, to hold seminars in order to continue to do conscientious journalism. When everyone is tired of meetings, it is not too much to go to those famous consumption places to relax.

In short, soon after, "New Elichar" and "Sky Metropolis" fell into turmoil, and the trend of public opinion also changed significantly, and Lu Xi naturally contributed to it. Judging from the Guangweizheng setting that the power-for-money transaction in a "democratic society" is legal, if Master Russell really becomes the supreme head in the future, it should be to give Lu Xi and his related enterprises a lot of policy preferences, or simply prepare important positions with sufficient oil and water and are very compelling, specially for Lu Xi's friends, and even himself.

"So, what's the format of the election now?" Lu Xi asked with a smile: "While you are busy with the general election, you still have to deal with the current work, can you hold on?" ”

"It's just arguing with Turner, and that's what I used to do. It's just that in addition to the veteran parliamentarians, there are also ordinary people in the audience. Because of your help, at least for the current investigation, I should have a little advantage. Russell smiled: "Of course, there are also a few families who have contacted me privately and are willing to fight back, as long as they come up with three or four ministerial seats on the committee." ”

"And then, you refused?"

"It's a pity, but I have to refuse. I have already established the list of cabinet members of the committee, of course, only if they can be elected. He laughs.

Obviously, Rassell? Clement is not such an "interesting" person! If he really wanted to be so good at "being a man", he might have married an eldest lady born in a wealthy family when he first became a magician a few decades earlier, and even if he was not good, it was not impossible to become the head of a long-established "wealthy" family - such examples are not without examples in history. With his ability and spiritual head, he may have replaced Daddy Seaweed and become the undisputed leader of the Federation Gate Valve faction long ago - well, such examples are not without in history.

"Remember what we said the last time we met?" He asked.

"Everyone in Black Man City, as well as the main force of the Federation Mobile Fleet, please leave it to me?"

"No, I'm talking about the last time...... And I didn't say that last time! I am asking you to rush over and remind Marshal Conrad aboard the Nacibia that caution must be taken, and that drastic measures may be taken to maintain the military order if necessary. I knew that some setbacks were inevitable, but I didn't expect them to fail so badly. ”

"Well, the commander of the whole army appointed by the central government, when he makes a decision, he needs to deal with a few dead sacrificial flags, and he must also have the endorsement of the central government. Lu Xi saw Master Rassell's inadvertent wry smile, and quickly changed his words: "Let me think about it, what did you say when we met you last time...... When this country needs me, I'm going to come and protect this country or something? ”

"Yes, you did! Not just the country, but the whole world! I've already said that once you, to Orucello? Beerencaster's disciples are proud, but the current teacher Oluseiro must be proud to be your teacher, right? ”

“…… It is Mr. Orucello who protects the country and saves the world, and my ability is far from being comparable to him! In fact, the deeper you delve into the arcane realm, the more you can feel his strength. Now that I am on the side of truth, I realize that I have just crossed the starting line of the pursuit of the truth of the arcane. If I'm just starting, he's almost at the finish line, right? ”

If it weren't for this time, what kind of heights would Orucello reach in the end? This is a question that Lu Xi has been thinking about all this time, and the more he thinks about it, the more he wants to cry, or a strong urge to destroy something. This is venting, this is anger, of course Lu Xi knows. Teacher Orusello is already ninety years old, and of course Lu Xi knows it. However, such an invincible old man, such a ninety-year-old man who can still fascinate a little girl, such an old man who is a winner in life, if he really breaks the shackles of life and time on human beings one day, and from now on, human beings who are inferior black iron people can live with heaven and earth, then Lu Xi is not surprised at all...... In fact, he is already mentally prepared that when his son grows up like himself, the old man will still be as energetic as he is now.

"If it weren't for my teacher, if I were a true seeker of the arcane way, I might also think that his old man is really dazzling and makes people jealous, right?"

"Why shouldn't I? He is one of the greatest sages since the Second Creation and the development of the new arcane realm, and certainly the greatest mage since the founding of the Federation, and not one of them. In front of him, all the so-called arcane geniuses who were gifted and intelligent in their youth, and who were in the spotlight...... They are just stupid mortals. You know, I'm also a mortal, and sometimes it's inevitable that I have jealousy and thoughts of comparison, but more often it's admiration like a mountain. It's as if you see the sun, no matter what, you can only look up, even if you are jealous, but you also trust, worship, and even rely on it. In fact, in the minds of those of us spellcasters, in a sense, the reason why the Federation is the eternal kingdom of the sky is not because he is eternal, but because he has Orucello? Belencaster, that's why it's truly eternal, right? Speaking of this, he showed a narrow smile: "If you don't believe it, you can ask Turner's old boy, his father who has been hiding for more than ten years and hasn't gone out, our former Supreme Head of State, although he was used as a punching bag back then, and now he is also incontinent at the mention of Orucello's name, but in his heart, why not admire it?" I don't know what the Great Sage of Laxis was like a thousand years ago, but I do know what kind of greatness the Celestial Master was! ”

"But, Lu Xi, who is likely to surpass Orucello among the people I know? Berencaster, it's just you, Lu Xi? Lin Ge? Belencaster! You should be proud, or rather, only if you can pat your chest with confidence and say that Mr. Orucello will be proud of me, and this can truly comfort his soul in heaven! ”

His smile was frank and gratifying, and he looked like there was someone who was the successor of my generation, which made Lu Xi always feel that his next step was to explain the future and prepare to take care of the orphan.

“…… Well, the relief of being an ordinary elder ends here. After all, Mr. Orucello is gone, and no matter how sad it is, we have to accept this fact. And from now on, I will treat you as the inheritor of the Rainbow Rose Crest, the head of a truly exclusive Arcane family. He looked directly into Lu Xi's eyes, slowly sank his face, and his voice had a touch of businesslike solemnity and coldness.

At this time, he was no longer the most trusted and respected Master Russell in the entire federation except for Orucello, but a scholar of the Learned Alliance, a great mage, the chief of the highest military division of the federal government, and the vice chairman of the supreme ruling committee of the country. He looked at the young commodore of the Federation and the youngest three-star magician with the eyes of a superior person, and said in a deep voice, "You have crossed the gate of the Dao!" This is shocking, but there is really no way to prove or falsify it 100% of the time. ”

"Yes, I'm only twenty-one years old, and if I were to be called the Grand Magus at this age, I'd be slapped in the face of too many people. A group of old fritters with the rank of reserve general or even marshal had to salute me first, and although I was looking forward to that kind of scene, if it did happen, it would be quite embarrassing for many people. ”

“…… The alliance also does not explicitly stipulate that if you cross the door of the aisle, you will definitely get the title of the Great Magister. Yes, at least there is no such explicit rule, but it just so happens that all the archmages have already crossed this line by the time they receive their titles. Russell himself seemed to feel that his tone was a little unconvincing, and hurriedly said: "In any case, the Grand Magister means the highest title within the Alliance, is regarded as the patron saint of the country, automatically has the rank of reserve or active marshal, and the status of a lifelong senator, and is eligible to participate in any of the most secret military and political meetings...... If such a privilege were to be given directly to a young man in his early twenties, it would be very controversial within the league. ”

"So?" The so-called controversy is very big, that is, the big people who can make decisions do not reach a consensus. Whether it is an accompli accompli or a complete suppression with a tearing face, it has not been recognized by either side. Since there is no consensus, it can only be exchanged. If you want to exchange, you have to come up with something more practical.

Lu Xi thought that they should understand, and if they didn't understand, then they had to use a drastic way to make them understand.