"Recent research has been a bit stagnant, and a lack of funding and the stupid aristocracy around me have made it impossible to carry out many projects, but I have become interested in the belief or religion of the barbarians, although the church has always said that these barbarians are evil and ignorant...... It seemed that I needed to visit the barbarians to find the information I needed so that my research could continue, but dealing with students who were more physiologically than intellectually curious every day had delayed me too much, and I didn't want to lose my status as a professor in the imperial capital, the only source of livelihood......

-- Pericles Setopia

In the end, the Marquis of Auston, with an angry face, still let Murphy, who was obviously brain much lower than his muscles, take off his armor, and it seems that he has not yet re-chosen the knight leader for the time being, but before that, the Marquis still tested the terrifying defense of the fascist armor according to Leo's strong request

A standard knight's saber was held in the marquis's hand, this was a fine weapon produced by a certain blacksmith master in the imperial capital, and the marquis was hesitant at first, lest it damage the armor itself, until Leo continued to urge and reassure, and then stabbed Murphy who was in a cold sweat with one arm......

"Click!"

Just as Murphy gritted his teeth and closed his eyes to reflect on whether he had angered the lord recently, the fine knight's one-handed sword was like a fragile toothpick when Auston stabbed the armor hard, and it broke into two with a crisp sound

Auston, who couldn't stop his inertia, even rushed forward a few steps before he reacted, and together with Murphy, who opened his eyes, he looked at the broken sword in his hand in surprise, and didn't say anything for a long time......

After a while, the marquis, who was still surprised, threw away his weapon casually, caressed the fascist armor that left no trace, and thought about it and ordered the butler at the door

"Go find the best carpenter in the imperial capital, Lord Leo's gift, it must be made of the best materials and the most luxurious packaging to reflect the value, and call a few more people to come over and help this fool take off his armor"

Elegantly expressed his gratitude to the Marquis, since someone is willing to do it for him, and he knows better the preferences of the nobles of this world, Leo is also happy to be idle, but he doesn't know that Auston has played a little thought, he still can't forget the matching story, and is ready to secretly write it and take the opportunity to put it in the packaging of the armor......

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In the days when Leo was getting ready and the Marquis suddenly turned into a young man, Professor Pericles Setopia seemed to have been forgotten by everyone, and in fact, the professor, who had suffered some skin injuries, returned to work after a few days of rest after receiving the silver coins from the tavernkeeper

Of course, this is also a matter of no choice, in terms of outstanding knowledge, the Imperial Capital University is still very kind to provide him with a job as a professor, this salary is quite a considerable income, even if he is as arrogant as Pericles, he does not want to lose, after all, this is his only source of livelihood at present. Pen, fun, and www.biquge.info

In the afternoon, after the simple lunch offered by the Academy, Pericles strolled slowly through the garden at the back of the Academy, his fine coat unwrinkled, if not a few patches in the hidden corners, of course......

Inadvertently touching the wound on his face, the professor couldn't help but show a grinning expression, mentally cursing those despicable merchants, and secretly worried in his heart, he recently had a new research idea, but the approaching winter also made him feel hesitant, after all, the silver coins in his pocket were only enough to meet one of them......

Complete your research or add a few clothes and buy supplies for the winter

Just as the professor was trying to count the number of silver coins in his pocket with a high level of arithmetic, a somewhat sweet but not greasy voice came from behind him

"Professor Pericles Setopia ~ I knew you would be here!"

The familiar voice made the distressed professor smile as well, and when he turned around, a girl who was no more than two years old wore a pale pink dress, stepped on impeccable ladylike steps, and walked gracefully from the other side, and the beautiful girl even eclipsed the phalaenopsis in full bloom in the flower garden......

"Elena, my best student, what is the problem that made you give up your precious nap, and you need to ask me for verification?" Peric, who had always been eccentric, greeted him in a rare gentle tone

Tilting her head slightly, the two shallow dimples on her cheeks made Elena's smile a little mischievous, and the index fingers and thumbs of both hands gently tugged at the skirt of her skirt, first giving the professor a standard ladylike salute, and then walked closer with her hands behind her back and pouting, with a little apology on her face

"Uh~~ That's the professor, my grandfather turned down the offer to fund your research, he said...... He said...... Well, I'm sorry for that anyway, I couldn't help you convince my grandfather! ”

Even if he had expected this ending, Pericles still couldn't hide the disappointment on his face when he heard this, took a long breath, looked at the guilty student rubbing the corners of his clothes in front of him, smiled and said with some self-deprecation

"I see, Lord Duke must have said 'Damn, I'm not going to take out a single copper coin and give it to that arrogant madman who doesn't know etiquette and babbles all day...... 'Haha, am I right, dear Elena?'"

"I'm sorry Professor, my grandfather and a lot of people misunderstood you, but when they learn how knowledgeable you are, they will definitely change their minds, and I will continue to try to explain it for you!"

Looking at the pale face of the professor, who was only over 40 years old and already had gray hair, Elena clenched her hands into fists in her heart, comforting the professor while also seems to be constantly cheering herself up

Pericles, who was alone without a wife or children, looked at the student in front of him who he had always regarded as his daughter, reached out and patted her head gently, sighed but did not speak again, he knew in his heart that this was not the reason why his knowledge was not recognized at all, and all the roots were his withdrawn and arrogant character

If he was able to participate in more socializing, and occasionally properly praise certain superiors in his research notes, as all professors in the Imperial Capital University often do, countless nobles would rush to send large sums of gold coins to fund his research......

"It's a pity, I'm not that kind of person after all, the vast and endless knowledge has taken up all of my life, and even if I change it now, I'm afraid it's too late."

Thinking of the student in front of him, Professor Pericles shook his head and threw the bitterness in his heart out of his mind, and apologized to Elena with some surprise

"Hmm...... Elena, I am deeply sorry for the accident of your cousin, Count Antonis, the other day, and sincerely hope that the fall did not cause the Count to be hurt too much......"

"Antonis that idiot?" Elena, who pinched her waist with both hands, puffed up and said, "As a noble earl, it is a shame for our Lancaster family to fall from a horse and be injured by such a small accident, professor, don't worry, if that fool dares to come to your trouble, I will take care of him"

After chatting for a while, the low temperature outside made Elena, who was dressed thinly, a little insensitive, and she had no choice but to turn around and say goodbye, and after taking a few steps, she remembered something, turned her head and trotted back, and forced a small bag with gold trim depicted on the outside into the professor's hand

"Ah ~ Well, although my grandfather didn't promise to give you funding, I still saved up this month's pocket money, although it's not a lot, but I hope it can help your research."

Looking at Professor Pericles, who was embarrassed to refuse, Elena grimaced and turned to run away, and a nice voice came from afar

"This weekend, grandfather is going to invite a new nobleman from the Northern Realm to a banquet, and later I will have the servant bring you an invitation, and perhaps you will meet a nobleman who is willing to support you at the banquet! And oh~ Professor you want to buy a new dress, I have already seen the patches on your clothes...... Hee-hee"