"Herizal, you're not completely stupid enough to talk to me. ”

To the west of Hadran, in the valley next to the Behemian Countdom, the lights were bright, and the magic tower was more majestic than the day.

Under the tower, with the square as the center, a number of warehouse-like buildings are spread, and the inside is also bright as day, with a lot of people, and it is busy.

On the terrace on the top floor of the Magic Tower, the legendary sorceress Rowanna listened to the complaints of her former apprentice as she scanned the different light curtains, which contained the details of each workshop.

On the production line around the clock, all kinds of magic materials are gradually transformed into delicate magic circles ranging from the palm to the finger size in the hands of apprentices and magicians, which are the core elements of various magic guidance machines such as mirage machines, cameras, and workbenches, accounting for one-third to one-half of the cost of the whole machine.

Each workshop is watched by Taling, puppets, and overseers, and she certainly doesn't oversee the production process, but simply enjoys it. More than half of the visual and information industries in the world of Finn are in her hands, and this feeling, combined with a cup of fine black tea from the Wild Forest, can make her sleep even sweeter.

Herizal had already looked for her a few times, originally thinking that this former apprentice was already Richie's person, and Richie and Aurora hadn't talked to her about this person, so there was no need to deal with it, and there was really no time to deal with it when her career was bigger. However, recently, his situation has changed a little, and his mentality has also been adjusted, and he has the mind to hear what he wants to say.

The change is certainly good, and she has now become a hot big man in East Fein.

The High Council of the Mage Federation extended an olive branch to her, and Deputy Speaker Gordon told her that as long as she participated in the year-end election of the High Council, a member of the Council would be at least a member. The status of a member of the Magic Net Patent Committee and the president of the Illusion Spell Branch is also well deserved, and only thirty seats on the board of directors can be fought for.

Thinking back to the time when she was driven out of the Storm Islands by the Golden Family and went to her niece, Rowanna felt as if she was in a different world. It's great to be able to return to the Storm Islands as a new identity and be among the pinnacles of mage.

On the other hand, the newly established Dawning Empire is also trying to recruit her, and the Minister of Magic, Medi, invites her to join the Royal Mage Corps and become a "Royal Legend".

This is not a real job, just a matter of magical advice and assistance, and the benefit is that not only will you be at the top of the Empire's lore, but you will also be awarded the title of Count of the Empire.

The Joint Communications Committee also wanted her to join the Council, and the promotion of the western part of the Hadran Kingdom was just a small gift from them as a sign of goodwill. This means that hundreds of communication towers can only join the joint communication network through her channels, and how much benefit there is depends on how far she is willing to develop.

As the youngest legendary sorceress...... For one, Rowanna has reason to be proud that she has received such attention.

Based on such changes, Rowanna felt that she had enough energy to do something for Richie. Of course, it is no longer as a near-follower, but as an equal friend.

"After all, you went out from me, and ran away without saying a word, and I will lose face in front of Li Qi. ”

Rowanna said, "I'll tell Richie about you, but don't run anywhere else, you must come back to me." ”

In the light curtain, Herizal looked a little hesitant.

"Don't worry, Herizal, although you don't mix as well as Artur over there, you're also the pillar of Richie's side. When I come back to me, how can I use you as an apprentice again? ”

With this former apprentice, Rowanna used a rare amount of patience.

Artur was working on the enchantments and infrastructure there, and was said to be in charge of the entire magical project. Herizal was only in charge of the research and development of the magic guide gun, but this was enough to impress her.

"If you don't think you can do what I can do here, I can introduce you to someone else. If you want to set up your own door, the guru will support you, and of course it would be better if you brought your stall people with you. ”

Rowanna said leisurely: "I'm about to enter the Supreme Council and the Magic Patent Committee, it's very easy for you to get a magic patent, and if you want to enter the Supreme Council in the future, you can't do without recommending people." ”

Herizal was pleasantly surprised, and said again and again that he would wait for the congress here, and then pack up and come over.

Then he asked worriedly, not only did he have to leave, but he also had to take some people away, and Li Qi must not agree.

"You don't have to worry about it......"

Rowanna was slightly unhappy, and said in her heart, why didn't Li Qi give himself face for this little thing?

Indeed, her visual magic industry started from scratch and has become so large-scale, and Li Qi has made great contributions. But in the same way, Li Qi started from scratch on the Divine Fall Plateau and built the current foundation, but there is no legend so far, and he has relied on his own legend for a long time. Even if you don't actually do much, just showing your face is a great deterrent, and the contribution is immeasurable.

What's more, I chatted with Aurora a while ago, and seeing her eyebrows stretched and her radiant appearance, she was obviously eaten by Li Qi. As Aurora's aunt, she and Li Qi are also relatives, and there are so many accounts between their own families.

Now that his career has reached a new height, he needs to use the power of Li Qi, Li Qi should not be so cold, it's a big deal to make some concessions in the business of both sides.

Herizal breathed a sigh of relief and said goodbye with a playful farewell.

With Herizal's gang, in the face of the empire and magicians, he will have more capital, Rowanna thought.

During this time, many people were asking her about this in a roundabout way. Everyone knows that she has a close relationship with Li Qi, and they all want to get some magic guide cars and magic guide guns from Li Qi's side from her. Not the finished product, of course, but the technical and even technical personnel. When Herizal returned to himself, he was a treasure to be sold.

It's just that...... If you want to talk to Li Qi, you are indeed a little weak-hearted.

Rowanna was thinking about it, when the communication ring shook slightly, which made her heart happy, it was Aurora!

"Congress?"

Listening to Aurora's words, Rovanna remembered what Herizal had just said.

Aurora said, "Auntie, you also know that Li Qi was not here some time ago, and our people were a little confused. Now that Richie is back, we have decided to convene a conference to clarify our faith and strengthen our faith. ”

Rowanna asked, "Sounds like an internal meeting of your Crimson Church, is it really okay for me to go too......?"

She was stunned and said, "Richie is back, and in two days Theresia will be crowned in Valentine, and he won't go there?"

"Uh...... Li Qi has a tacit understanding with her, and it's okay if she doesn't go", Aurora perfunctory about the topic, and then said eagerly: "Auntie has been helping us, and we all regard it as our own people." Of course, I hope that my aunt can also participate in such a conference, so that we can become a real family. ”

Rowanna laughed, "You got into Richie's bed, and then you want to pull me up too?"

"Auntie——!"

Although Aurora was shy, she bravely retorted: "Didn't you think so at first? Of course, I will never let you get your wish! Except for that kind of relationship, there is no normal family relationship?"

"Don't think too much about Aurora, it's not the same time now," Rowanna said, "As for the normal family relationship, we have been there for a long time, but Li Qi hasn't given me the bride price of this elder yet." ”

She groaned slightly, and said euphemistically: "The empire wants me to attend the coronation ceremony of the empress, this is an outsider's business, and I can't be perfunctory." It's all a family affair on your side anyway, and if I don't come, it won't affect our relationship. ”

Aurora was disappointed: "Aunt ......"

Rowanna smiled and persuaded, "I'm going well over there, and I can help you better." ”

Thinking of something, he said again as if it were a trivial matter: "My apprentice, that Herizal, wants to come back to see me, and tell Li Qi not to think that he is running away." ”

Aurora was silent for a moment and sighed, "Well, since my aunt thinks so, I won't force it. You don't have to speak to Herizal either, we come and go freely here. ”

After the communication ended, Rowanna frowned and pondered in the chaise longue, always feeling unsure.

Taling suddenly spoke: "Master, it seems that you just rejected the invitation to officially join Li Qi's side. ”

"It seems so," Rowanna sighed, and spread her hands again, "but they only think about themselves, and they don't think about me." Now that my family has a great business, how can I put my foundation on them?"

"From the very beginning, Li Qi and I were partners, allies, not his subordinates, let alone a follower of Lady Crimson, how could they have the idea of letting me join the gang?"

"I heard that Li Qi is still engaged in the co-ownership system, and when I pass, how should my property be calculated?"

"Isn't it great now? Everyone works closely together, but at the same time as necessary distance. The Empire and the Mage Federation are my stage, and I can't wait to show off my skills. ”

"Richie is back, and he didn't go to Theresia's coronation, there are ghosts here. Maybe they'll fall out with each other in the future, and I'll be able to help him deal with it then. ”

Rowanna gushed endlessly, and Ta Ling sighed: "You have a weak heart, master, otherwise there is no need to say so much. ”

"You have to take care of it!"

Luo Wenna said hatefully: "You really want me to join the gang, why didn't Li Qi come in person, there is no sincerity at all!"

"Maybe it's because he thinks you're one of his own, and thinks you'll nod your head when Aurora says it," Taling doesn't lie to his master, or hide his calculations, "And even if Richie comes in person, you'll make things clear." Even if you tempt him to and let him get your body, you won't let him get your inheritance. ”

"Shut up! I'm going to sleep, don't make a sound!"

Rowanna scolded a little embarrassed, her figure flashed, and disappeared from the recliner.

..................

In the eastern district of Beta City, in the Magic Gun Research Institute, which was relocated from Mina Square, Herizal hummed a little song, and his body and mind were relaxed.

"Artur, stay in this corner and die poor. You still look down on me, and when the time comes, I will become a member of the Supreme Council, and you will not be qualified to lick my shoes if you want to......"

With bubbles of excitement in his head, he entered a studio. It was already late at night, the workbench was still lit, the images of several parts were being disassembled and combined, and a short and sturdy figure stood by the workbench, holding his arms and meditating.

"Mikhail, I'm still working on a new model. ”

He beckoned to his best man, and Stoner had already run away, and he had left his team alone. There are a lot of people running away from the entire Magic Guide Gun Research Institute, and each project team is still complete, Artur is still praising him for a good job, who knows that he has the idea of taking Mikhail's entire project team away.

And with the protection of his former mentor, he can swagger away and not be blacklisted like everyone else. Maybe a lot of the guys who ran away are now in the wilderness.

Mikhail said: "Director, yes, I had a new idea when I was chatting with the Legion Armed Group, and I couldn't sleep in my head, so I came here to try it." ”

Although Herizal did not explicitly say it to Mikhail, he knew the dwarf quite well, and now he wanted to make a final confirmation: "Well, you also know about Stoner's situation, what do you think?"

"Ideas, no ideas, where he goes does not matter to me", said Mikhail: "As long as there is a place and a place to study technology, any ideas in the mind can be made immediately, and it is very satisfying to get the approval of the god of Acre." ”

Herizal asked, "If you change places, there are better conditions, and you can make your ideas come true more and faster, and the gods of Acre will praise you more, will you go?"

Mikhail shrugged: "Isn't that nonsense?"

"I mean...... Not here", Herizal carefully singled out, "not in this place, but somewhere else." ”

"If there is still a magic furnace, a forging table, and enough apprentices to do the work of assembling and polishing, so that the illusory parts will become real immediately, it doesn't matter where it is", Mikhail glared, "Director, are you here to say these meaningless words?"

"Ah...... Of course not", Herizal smiled with satisfaction: "You're here to tell you, stop tossing now, and have a good rest." You are also a delegate to the plenary congress, so keep your spirits up and wait for the meeting to be over, and your wish will come true. ”

Mikhail's eyes lit up: "Really?"

"Of course it's true, trust me", Herizal nodded solemnly, and left with a smile.

..................

The sun was rising, and the Beta City Unified District was in a steady stream of people walking towards the auditorium next to the office building.

Around the Great Hall stood a circle of soldiers, their costumes brand new. Octagonal hat and simple hunting outfit, the hem is longer than the knee, and the high leather boots look both spiritual and solemn.

From the hat to the clothes, they are all red, and the white hat ring, armed belts and gloves are set against the black leather boots, which looks very solemn. Pale gold shoulder tassels, armbands and cockades add a layer of sacredness.

They had daggers around their waists and old-fashioned Finney spears in their hands, which seemed to be more ceremonial in nature than just security.

What was particularly striking was that each of them had a soft white fur scarf, and at the sight of this scarf, the representatives from the legion suddenly realized that this unit was the armored cluster that had followed the cardinal to fight in Valentine before. It took them less than an hour on the battlefield to break a wing of the Northern Alliance, and then attacked the Lion King City and grabbed a good fight in the city. These scarves were made of the hides of the polar bears they had snatched, and they became their markers to commemorate the battle.

The first plenary congress of the Communist Party of Fergus was officially convened today, and hundreds of delegates arrived early to enter the auditorium.

As soon as he entered the gate, he was welcomed by many people, and the delegates, especially those who were only at the level of the strong, were dazzled by the delegates.

Duke Richie Prell ...... No, the real identity is Cardinal Fernando Principal.

Aurora - Countess of Behemia...... Nor is it true that it is the work of the cardinal of the Philip Communus propaganda and discipline, for a long time in the acting cardinal.

Cardinal Tarens, the de facto host of Crimson University, most of the delegates had attended classes at Epsilon and knew this venerable old man.

Stan, Gambitt, Wilson, and Asuna are all senior executives of the Fei Communist Party who preside over all aspects of work.

The beautiful and immature faces in the back made the delegates' hearts beat faster.

Finney, Tina, Ellie, Karin, Tess, Eve, Vicky......

They are all saints of the Crimson Lady, and each saint has a different group of people who regard them as idols, even Eve and Vicky, who are surrounded by representatives from the industrial and research departments, warmly greeting and saluting.

Wait, the little girl in the back with a red hat, a red dress and red boots, and a black hair and snow skin is ......

Seeing the team welcoming the delegates again, the petite figure at the end, the delegates suddenly boiled, Xiaohong!

This is Xiaohong, who hosts news broadcasts on the screen every day, and has also starred in many animations and live-action mirage dramas, and was selected as the goddess of victory!

Xiaohong was suddenly surrounded by a tide of people, expressing her admiration in a gossiping manner, handing over a notepad and even pulling her clothes to ask her to sign it.

Xiaohong smiled cutely, did not refuse to come, looked like a battle-hardened battle, and naturally signed autographs for everyone.

She froze when the pen landed on a notepad.

The cover of the notepad is an animated girl with a head over her panties and a bed sheet on her body, making a running shape, isn't that her?

The pencil was pinched in two, Xiaohong gritted her teeth and signed her name with the lower half, turned her head to Li Qi and said: "Write down this person's name, and let the KGB arrest him to mine for the rest of his life after the meeting!"

Richie sighed: "It's a pity that we don't have the KGB as a unit. ”

Little Red's head turned to the other side: "Aurora, tell me how to save my image!"

Aurora smiled heartlessly, "Isn't it nice to be like this now......?"

Xiaohong jumped to her feet: "Hehe, you're big, don't you have a KGB? Then make a mirage of me as the head of the KGB, and let everyone know that I am also very powerful!"

"What's the KGB's deterrent power?" might as well be a film about the legend of Motherhood," Mr. Leach said, "and you can practice how to speak Finn's lingua franca in a Georgian accent." ”