In the year 412 of the Imperial Era, the banquet on June 30 had been expected for two whole weeks. Pen Fun Pavilion www.biquge.info a conscription officer from the imperial capital, who came to Kanta to convince the young students to devote themselves to the "building of the empire". Mr. Mayor, who is in high spirits, is counting on this PR campaign to establish its own image. The students were also excited to witness the rumored genius Klinis White, and even the street vendors were watching the social movement, and today's banquet was the focal point of the city.

The rest of the White family was jealous of Clinos, for their own actions had never caused such a commotion, but more so for his inheritance. He was a favorite of Xin Yun, and it so happened that the hat of the heir of the family was buttoned on his head, they said. Klinos's uncle, Bauer, was even more indignant, and if Klinos was not there, he would be the heir to the White family. For this reason, he fought many lawsuits, trying to prove that children are not capable of managing the family business.

Clinos's parents disappeared in this dangerous world 10 years ago, just before the outbreak of the Civil War. One can't help but wonder if this law-abiding magical family is involved in a conspiracy to split the country. They left nothing behind, except for a letter with a magic stamp, which would only show its handwriting under the right conditions. The agents used all the methods at their disposal, but they still couldn't decipher it.

In the end, Diana White and Max White were declared dead, and the inheritance of the family fell to Clinos, who was only 7 years old. Clinois, who had not yet understood grief, thought to himself, there are 80 million books in the world. There are at least 30,000 copies of magic and spell solving, although there are many repetitive and discredited works. But with the countless experiences of the predecessors, there must be information that can unlock the father's magic poke. Clinos thought so, thirsting for all the knowledge that came to him. At the age of 13, he graduated from the School of Witchcraft and Wizardry with honors, and since then he has been known for his low profile and steadyness, never attending any major events, and quietly running the family business.

Clinos responded to all kinds of doubts with strong actions, and the mediocrity of the family had to shut up their vexatious mouths. In recent years, Klinos has become an inspirational idol in Canta, and although he is staying at home, he is very famous. Many people in Canta don't know the name of Periyar I, but they must have heard of the story of Clinos White.

And what happened today means that if the world is not going to be destroyed, then the head of the White family must have made some big moves.

The moment Klinos stepped through the door, he was given a look of concern. After all, on such occasions, it is unseemly to block the water around people. At the same time, several people walked quickly to Klinos to talk, and reporters from the major newspapers were ready to record everything that happened next.

A student with a spirit on his face was the first to open his mouth: "You must be Mr. Clinos White, the legend of graduating with the lowest age and the best grades." I still can't believe that I used to be at the same level as you......" The student complimented incoherently.

"A former classmate! I don't know you, but I still congratulate you on completing your studies. It can be seen that you are a promising young man. If you'll allow me, I'd like to ask a more personal question. ”

"Well, then, you have my permission, sir. ”

"What do you want to do in the future?"

The question choked the student, and those who graduated from Lyrex had little to worry about the future. There are many places where skilled sacred mages can be used, otherwise it would be good to stay in school and teach. As for the job you want to do, this question may not have been mentioned in many years. Because the question I usually have to face is, is this enchantment stable, does this magic have side effects, and how should I complete my graduation thesis?

"I want to ...... If only I could continue to study magic, I still have so much to learn. The student's words were not so affirmative, and there was an embarrassed expression on his face.

Klinos pondered, "Yes, there's so much to learn. But what can be learned in this way is only a superficial experience, a description of the phenomena that things interact with each other. If there is no end to the world of things, then there must be no end to this experience. They are complicated but do not solve the real problem, not so much to gain from learning these experiences, but to stimulate the barren brain by these shallow knowledge. ”

Klinus left the student alone to digest the passage and move on. Clinos doesn't say it, but in retrospect it is a special way to say goodbye to a boring conversation.

Before he could go far, a reporter approached him to ask questions.

"Mr. White, can you take a moment of your time?"

Klinus turned around and found the young female reporter.

"If you can, hurry. Clinos was not surprised.

"Oh, I have a lot of questions for you. But I'll just pick some of the most valuable things to ask. The female reporter said.

"Please. ”

"Do you have anything to say about the frenzied tulip price?"

The price of tulip flowers is ridiculously high in Canta, and in the whole of Rant -- 5 gold coins. Enough to feed a poor family for three days. No one knows why this flower is so sky-high, and the traditional market and demand are completely unable to explain this phenomenon. One gold coin was exchanged for 20 silver coins or 400 copper coins, but now the price of food in restaurants has risen to 3 silver coins after the war. In this comparison, a flower is too expensive.

"No, the White family has never added fuel to this farce. If that's what you want to ask. Clinos replied.

"What do you mean by farce?" As she spoke, the female reporter quickly recorded the conversation just now.

"The high price of tulips has changed from a mere market behavior to an unwarranted admiration. Investors treat them as sound stocks, and the wealthy see them as the new luxury. In fact, the inflated price is just the lack of consciousness of consumers, as well as the undercurrent behind the scenes. ”

This argument is different from most of the statements that journalists have heard. In the voices of others about trends and the shortage of planting power, there is no doubt that a basin of cold water has extinguished all delusions about tulips. Let people think calmly about a question, what is the value of this flower?

"This question alone is definitely the most explosive news of the year, thank you for answering my question. The reporter said excitedly, looking around to make sure it was the scoop of his newspaper.

"Since I've given you this shocking news, could you please do me a little favor too?" said Klinos, calmly.

"Anything, Mr. Clinois. ”

"Please don't say a word about what has just been said. If the value of high-value goods in circulation depreciates rapidly, the lack of unaccounted funds will only lead to a harsh economic winter. Clinos thought for a moment and said, "If you have to publish it, please don't mention any of the names of the Caring family." ”

Although the journalist is young, he also understands the rules of this market. If the monopolist releases a few words, he can influence the future of the market. The market economy is nothing more than what it looks like, and even under the strict laws of Kanta, it cannot control the price of goods on a national scale.

Klinus revealed the message in order to bring the price of tulips back down before it became irretrievable. In order not to associate himself with the unexpected price drop of the tulip, Klinos proposed to the reporter to stabilize the news as long as possible and remain anonymous. The reporter also understood what Klinos meant, and ended the interview after a brief goodbye.

The other reporters also wanted to ask questions, but before they approached Klinos, this thought was replaced by a sense of awe, and they quickly forgot about the interview. It seems that there is a magic in Klinos's footsteps that keeps everyone away. This illusion is advanced and not easy to detect, and the layman who knows nothing about magic seems to be like a great king stepping on the floor every step is extremely loud, and if he goes up to harass him, it will not end well.

Clinos walked away quickly, avoiding unnecessary conversation. The oncoming professor stopped the "unstoppable" Clinos.

Klinos vividly remembers his time at the Academy. Professor Tilda always keeps his attention focused on his studies and does not study the unobtrusive niche studies. Things ended up being unhappy, and Clinos was forced to back down.

"Rare guest, Klinos. ”

"Isn't this Professor Tirda, and are you still working at the Academy?"

"Naturally, why do you ask. ”

"I thought that the infection a year ago made you no longer suitable for this kind of vocational education life. This is obviously not a blessing.

"Thank you for your greetings. The professor's disgust did not show on his face, and he shot back with a smile: "Mr. White, are you still conducting research on spirit science and magic with an unknown future?"

"It is true that there is no analogy between the application and theory of spirit science and other departments. What's more, I was young and vigorous, stubbornly studying it, and now I still haven't made any breakthroughs in spirituality. Klinos was slightly disappointed.

After a pause, Klinos said, "I think Professor Tirda must have accomplished a lot in his life, as a master of the magic of change. ”

The professor put away the smile on his face, because he has been a professor for more than 40 years, and he has not had any honor that can be brought to the table. Although this is not a shameful thing because most of the professors at the academy are much the same. But his own inferior mockery was countered by his own deeds, which made his face red.

"Forgive me, if I had time I would have liked to talk to you about this, now I need to go. ”

The professor tried to say something, but he couldn't get a word out of it, so he could only watch as Clinos left.

As he walked, Klinos took a glass of champagne from the waiter's tray. I don't know when it started, but even the champagne glasses were printed with the image of the Imperial Legion. Unlike other guests who greeted each other and enjoyed the feast, Clinos knew exactly where he was going. Following the melancholy taste, in the most inconspicuous corners, Ebna Kunskin will always be near here.

Sure enough, he saw Ebner's face. Ebner also saw the only heartfelt smile that Klinos had when he came to the banquet. Ebner was standing by the wall, looking at the men and women on the dance floor. The two did not say hello and stood there silently. It wasn't until the end of the piece, when Klinos began to applaud, that Ebner spoke.

"I remember you didn't drink. ”

"Your memory and I didn't deceive you, I just made the waiter's tray lighter. Clinos shook the champagne he hadn't taken a sip of.

"It's justice for the waiter, but it's not necessarily the same for the drinker. ”

"You're still so likable. ”

"You're still helping me behind my back?"

"If you're talking about it, the graduation thesis of the crazy universal machine. I really don't know anything. ”

"Really, the professor finally understands my general-purpose machine!"

"Ebner...... I mean, I did help you. Such an avant-garde design, I don't think anyone in this academy will understand. ”

"Oh, again. People always speak the opposite word, metaphorically. I couldn't even understand the cynicism of other people, I had to think about it. After thinking about it, I hope I still don't understand these words. ”

"I'm sorry to make you think so. ”

Another dance music sounded, and the two men continued to stand there without saying a word.

"How's it going?" said Clinos.

"Not bad. ”

The two continued to stand, and it looked like an awkward meeting to anyone. In fact, neither of them had any awkward unhappiness. Standing like this, it is probably a year of relaxation and enjoyment in Klinis.

Clinos looked at the banquet table on the other side of the dance floor, where the officials were talking to Mr. Mayor. Discussions, wars, taxes, and politics. The representatives of the academy nodded in agreement, because their sponsorship depended on the mood of these wise and wise leaders. As he spoke, the mayor made pompous gestures and smiled all over his face. At first glance, it looks like a happy crowd.

After that, the conscripts came to the stage and gave a speech. Roughly speaking, the government sponsored the cost of the banquet. He invested a lot of effort and financial resources in Kanta's magical education and research, and in the end, he even convinced himself. After "adding two sentences at the end" about the internal and external troubles of the empire, and the address of the conscription office, he stepped down.

Just when people thought they could continue their recreational activities, the mayor took the stage to tell how happy he was to see so many students graduate and serve the community in the future.

Although the crowd tried to maintain respect, there were still sighs from time to time.

After the speeches of the dignitaries and the top of the academy, the students asked Klinus to come to the stage to give a speech. Although the academy has been stopping, saying that it will affect the flow of the banquet. But in the end, it was suppressed by the students' voices.

Clinos walked up to the stage in a boister, a hand that didn't hold a champagne glass and motioned for everyone to be quiet. The voice in the hall suddenly lowered a lot.

"My dear students, it is an honor to have studied with you in this academic hall. It is even more of an honor to be here to witness your studies recognized by your predecessors in magic. I can see in you a bright future that is so bright that I cannot say what great heroes you will become. ”

There was a round of applause from the audience, and Klinus once again motioned for everyone to be quiet.

"I don't have the privilege of getting to know some of the wonderful, wise people who are here today. This cup is to honor these great men who have worked hard and complained, to Mr. Mayor, for the future of Canta City!"

Klinos raised his glass, and the mayor and his party raised their glasses in response.

"Honorable Recruiter, for the re-rise of the Empire!"

There was another commotion in the audience.

"Dear Lyrix Academy Professors! ”

When everyone was sure that Clinos would not mention anyone else, everyone drank their wine. But when they looked back at the stage, Clinos was still shaking his glass. Just as the crowd wondered about the inappropriate behavior, Clinos spoke.

"The little time of this banquet has prevented me from getting to know the slightest bit of these great men, but with the little I have learned, I have learned that they are not worth getting to know them at all. While most people were still trying to sort out the logic of the sentence, Clinos raised his voice and said, "Thank you, and have a nice evening!"

This last sentence is full of magic, and when it comes to the ears, people only feel that after listening to a passionate speech, they have long forgotten to think about the meaning of the previous words, and some simply forget that there is such a thing. After Klinos bowed, there was a round of applause, some from the unknown crowd, others from students who understood the previous sarcasm. The professors all had rigid faces, revealing deep fear. If what happened just now is revealed, it will be known by a group of people in the municipal government, and God knows what will happen. Being insulted is insignificant in comparison.

Before he could stand on his feet, Professor Tilda whispered, "Are you crazy? If you think that such a curse can be hidden in the complex and tight society of today, you are very wrong." This is different from your private rebellious speech, this time your cleverness will be seen by everyone, and family and sophistry will not provide you with shelter. As long as you remain in Canta, Klinos. Those cautious politicians will never let you go. ”

"Thank you for the reminder, I didn't expect much mercy from them. Things will be exposed, and my business and I will be administratively blocked. Perhaps the vanity of boredom will make them seek other extreme ways of revenge. Clinos didn't care about any of this, and the obvious stakes must have been played out in his mind countless times.

"Are you telling me that the crazy words you just said on stage are a sign of your insanity, that the Holy Spirit has possessed you, or is it a prank of the devil? Even if you don't care about your own life, the mayor will definitely seek out the sins of Lyrex Academy. Because this radical "speech" is happening here, at our banquet! And oh my God, we let it happen! It makes me wonder, is this your plan? Stir up a school of magic with a long history...... Troubles and ...... Among the bureaucrats?"

"Mr. Flame Suppressor, I'm about to explain it to you. Tonight, if you ask, was indeed my plan, and it executed well. The slightest obstruction from the dignitaries is no longer a nuisance to me. I'm going to leave Kanta, to leave these businesses, to calculate. Leave the property and mess to my uncle Bauer, he's been watching it for a while, and I think he'll be happy. Also, you think I'm causing chaos and trouble for Lylex, but on the contrary, I'm bringing hope. Someday the ashes of these times will be taken away by a righteous God, and the young people in this hall will shape a better future. ”

"And now the ashes of these times are firmly weighing on your head, arrogant young man!"

"My professor, the book always says that even a dry desert is called an ocean, and the stars in the sky are not eternal. Not to mention this short night of starry. People who walk in the dark can get used to the darkness, but they shouldn't hate the light because of it, right?"

Just as the professor wanted to refute something, Ebner listened at some point: "You said you want to leave Kanta, is that a metaphor?"

This is not a metaphor or irony, nor is it an outrage against the money society. Klinos said, "I'm leaving Kanta and going on an adventure." The most important thing about this banquet is not my high-profile curtain call, but your Ebner. You're my most trusted friend, and you have all the qualities I admire. Here I would like to ask you to accept my abrupt invitation to face with me the many dangers of my adventure as my companion?"

"Why?" Ebna was puzzled.

Professor Tilda also asked, "Yes, you didn't provide a convincing reason. ”

"The Stick of Truth, my friends, is the Rod. The expression of all true knowledge, the answers to all questions, the absolute power and power of all legends. I think it's the only one that can read my father's letters. ”

"Unwarranted legend! Is this what a head of a family, a talented mage, should do? Not to mention whether this is a fool's lie, but why give up your present life to embark on an unpleasant adventure?" Professor Tilda wondered, but he soon found the point, which was to put Clinos responsible for the incident. Even if he is unwilling to apologize publicly, he must say in writing that he bears all the responsibility.

Before the professor could bring the topic back to something boring again, Ebner interjected, "Do you know where to look for the Stick of Truth?"

"I don't have a clue at all, but I have a lot of ideas that make me believe that this kind of thing exists. Clinos said.

"I don't think Mr. Quink will be moved by such ridiculous hot-headedness. ”

"If you insist, I'm willing to join you on your adventure. What Ebner said was so startled that the professor stared at him in amazement for a full five seconds, thinking that there must be a limit to the madness of young people nowadays. Ebner added: "Klinos has always been deliberate, and even seemingly doomed strategies must have made a difference, right?"

"Perhaps, but I insist, and I'm glad to have you with me. Klinos held out his hand, and Abner was stunned for a long time before realizing that it was an invitation to shake hands. It seemed that old friends, who had not seen each other for four years, reached an unimaginable consensus after a brief meeting. Professor Tilda looked at what was in front of him and couldn't say a word.

Klinos smiled with relief and said, "Now, Professor Tirda, please forgive me for my early departure, and please tell the university that I will issue a sincere apology for this incident." But this will need to be postponed for a few days, after I have settled everything in the house. ”

After that, Clinos quietly left the banquet without anyone noticing. Although many students ridiculed the "great men", the meaning of these words was not broken. The mayor and his entourage were also inspired by their speeches because the students' patriotism was stimulated, and they were very happy, and asked the students to know how to be grateful to repay the great empire. Although they are agonizing over what exactly the students are chuckling in private.

The leaders of the academy spent the whole banquet in fear.