Suddenly encountering this kind of thing, Lucien's hidden evil taste factor almost attacked, and he almost shouted to serve the people as an answer, but fortunately restrained himself in time, bent down slightly to help Pock up, and said softly: "This is what every person with a conscience should do." ”

Could it be that the coachman of the Kingdom of Holm would do such a dramatic thing, is it because of the popular opera here?

Polk did not have the cells of a poet, and he repeated the words "thanks," "thanks," "thanks," "hope," "survival," "farmer," and "harvest," and when he repeated them a few times, he finally came to his senses and hurriedly said, "Mr. Evans, please get into the carriage, and I'm sorry to delay your time." ”

"It's okay, you see we're not in a hurry. Lucien looked around casually and found that many passengers getting on and off the train were watching curiously, wondering why Pok would make a ritual similar to a church worship, confession, or formal audience with the pope and king, could it be that the king of which country secretly visited by the magic steam train?

Led by Pock, Lucien and Arthur boarded the carriage with the royal family's fuchsia badge on it, while Arthur's bodyguards followed in a scattered manner.

"This country mud leg has really never seen the world, for the sake of a good harvest to do this kind of etiquette to unqualified people, no etiquette at all, lost the face of the royal family!" Arthur thought a little annoyed in his heart, and then smiled, and took advantage of this to whisper a compliment to Lucian, "Fortunately, there are few ordinary people who dare to approach in the six-pointed star platform, otherwise he will be thrown into prison if he is seen to perform this kind of courtesy to Evans." A good harvest is the farmer's greatest expectation. Evans, you brought them a good harvest, which means becoming an angel of harvest in their minds. ”

Lucien looked at the wooden plank separating the carriage and the coachman as if he could see through, and said with a smile: "According to some historical records, after the establishment of the Truth God Cult, the gods that appeared in the human race were death, the sun, the moon, life, and harvest (hunting), and then slowly evolved more and more different gods and goddesses, and now there are only a dozen countries left in the northwest of the Dark Mountains. ”

The cult of the gods and goddesses originated in the period of obscurantism, but before the magicians took over, they died out due to a harsh environment full of terrifying creatures, and only a few fresco-like accounts have survived except for legends. And at the same time. Humans were also at the middle and lower levels of the food chain, and it was not until some people who were born with strong mental power slowly figured out the ability to cast spells such as imitating the pattern structure of magical creatures, and gradually rose.

For many years afterward, there was no trace of gods or churches in the Magic Empire. If you want to do similar research, you have to attack other intelligent races or explore different dimensions.

Wait until the Cult of Truth comes to the surface. It was accompanied by churches that believed in other gods. Together, they defeated the Magic Empire, only to be wiped out by the powerful Cult of Truth, and only some of them escaped the blow in the northwestern realms of the Dark Mountains. Countries of other races coexist in delicate relations.

Hearing Lucien talk about this, and use the word "rich" to describe the gods, Arthur didn't dare to interject at all. Although he was openly associated with magicians, and after the theory of the God of Life was revised, he became very suspicious of the Church and his faith was shaken again, but he still had a lot of reverence for the God of Truth, and the education he received from childhood made him still have a lot of reverence.

Lucien noticed his expression and casually shifted the conversation to the Minerals and Harvest Company, and the two sides immediately had a good conversation.

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

The dinner was held in a private villa on the banks of the river Virosa in the city of Rentat, facing a river dyed in fine gold like a ribbon of light, and set against the backdrop of a flower-filled natural garden.

In the villa, Lucien met Natasha's uncle, Prince Patrick, again, who was a little older and thinner than he had been a little more than a year ago, not like a middle-aged man in the prime of life, but rather old.

"Welcome back, Evans, you've come a lot sooner than I expected. Patrick held a glass of red wine, and under the protection of several attendants, he hid on the balcony and blew the cool breeze from the river, "I have always wanted to travel around the continent like you, to different places, to appreciate different customs, but unfortunately my body does not allow me to do this, by the way, how is my dear niece now? Are you still happy?

Lucien replied with a smile: "Your Royal Highness, Natasha, she has long passed the age of growing up, but she is slowly coming out of the shadows of the past. ”

After a casual conversation about Natasha, about Aalto, and about the travels, Patrick patted Lucien on the shoulder: "Evans, come, before the dinner begins, I'll introduce you to a few friends." ”

He seems to be in good spirits today and doesn't cough as often as he used to.

Carrying Lucien through the banquet hall, Prince Patrick nodded to several nobles, and then entered a lounge, followed by three well-dressed nobles and a middle-aged man in a black magic robe.

"This is the kingdom's Chancellor, Earl Haysong. Patrick pointed to an old man in a white wig with piercing blue eyes, not condescendingly.

"This is Russell, Duke of Wolfsburg, and this is James, Duke of Pefors, both of whom are influential members of the noble council. ”

Wolfburg and Peforshire are both more prosperous counties in the Kingdom of Holm, and the two dukes on one side look in the prime of life, one has blonde half-length hair, handsome and chic, and the other has a fierce appearance and shaved his head, but as far as Lucien knows, they are actually not young, and they still maintain their young appearance because of the strength of the Heavenly Knights.

Finally, Patrick pointed at the black-haired and black-eyed magician with a faint smile: "He is Viscount Harrison of the Royal Magic Court of Holm, and he is also a member of the wizarding family, a member of the noble council, a famous illusionist and alchemist, Lucien you should have heard of it?"

Lucien bowed his head slightly, indicating that he had indeed heard of it. According to the private agreement of the church and the nobility, in the case of another heir. Magicians can't inherit the title, at most they become members of parliament at all levels, and because the "other heirs" cover a very wide range, many distant members with thin blood ties are eligible, so basically no magician can inherit his own title, at most he becomes a nobleman and then learns magic, and only a few lucky people can inherit the title as a magician by chance, such as the Viscount Harrison in front of him.

What makes him even more enviable to magicians is that when he inherited the title, he was only a magician with five rings, and as a result, he used the rich wealth of the viscount's family and his own ability. Within fifteen years, he was promoted to the highest rank.

But Lucien heard that he was due to something else. He actually refused to join the Elemental Will and instead became the top of the wizard's house, which was an incredible thing for the people of the Royal Demon Court of Holm. It seems that he likes illusion more than alchemy.

After introducing a few nobles. Prince Patrick coughed a few times. "I think you should have guessed who he is, and let's welcome the youngest winner of the Holm Crown Award, the genius Arcanist and Wizard Mr. Lucien Evans." ”

The bald Duke James smiled kindly at Lucien with interest. The other three nobles maintained their characteristic reserve, only bowing their heads slightly.

"Mr. Evans, I envy Arthur, it's a pity that he has won the cooperation with you, Kim Kela is like a bag of Jintale. Duke James said bluntly, "I don't know what other research you have done lately, I think we can have a good cooperation." ”

"I'm sorry, Duke James, but I've just returned to Alinge from my mission and haven't done any new research yet. "The first time we met, Lucien naturally didn't talk about it in a shallow way.

James didn't mind, and said with a smile: "I hope there is a chance to cooperate." By the way, I've been experimenting with Harrison on a new product recently, would you be interested in joining?"

"What is it?" said Lucian, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Earl Seapine, like a shark smelling blood, with interest.

Harrison smiled as he held his wine glass, "Your Excellency Storm Juggernaut's electromagnetic teleportation is a very good thing, allowing two people to talk directly from a long distance. Although it is easily disturbed and there will be noise at a distance, it is enough for normal use, and it is much, much cheaper than the teleportation array!"

"Think about how beautiful it is to be able to share your joy with your friends in the city as soon as you hunt in the forest, not to mention the application of communication and consultation. Shorter time, faster response, means greater advantage. ”

He is not as gloomy and ethereal as most illusionists, and he is radiant when it comes to money and products.

"But it's a fifth-level magic item, and not many people can afford to make it. Duke Russell shook his head, not too optimistic about their prospects, in Holm, there are many magical items, and due to the price, most nobles can only choose what is urgently needed or necessary.

"Of course. So we're trying to simplify, for example, replacing the constant magic array with a magic array that stores electrical energy, so that although the time of use becomes limited, the price will be much lower, and the magic council will build more and more magic towers that convert the power of the river into electricity, as long as we find a way to introduce them into our homes, we can easily restore the energy of items. Now I only have one problem to worry about, anyway, this is also the magic of the five rings, and the price is not much cheaper, and I am trying to improve it. ”

"If it works, it can also bypass some of the Storm Lord's exclusive rights to this magic, and reduce the cost a lot. ”

Harrison said a little distressed, he was not good at electromagnetic magic, so he turned his gaze to Lucian, "What do you think about this, our genius friend, is there any idea of simplifying this magic?"

"Not yet. Lucien once tried to simplify, but after reducing the magic of the five rings to the level of the second ring, it could either become a "walkie-talkie" or a "wireless telegraph machine" within a few hundred meters.

The first time they met, several nobles didn't expect Lucien to give any opinions, which was related to the final magic item, which was naked money!

After discussing for a while, the conversation shifted to the recent events in the kingdom, and Lucien listened a little boredly as they criticized the Minister of the Interior for being too procrastinating, and accused the Speaker of the Noble Council of being an outright conservative who sold his whole life to the Church, and viciously guessed that he was too old and was about to reach the end of his life, so he had to hug the thighs of the Church, hoping to go to Heavenly Mountain after death.

"Isn't it boring?" said Harrison as he walked over to Lucien with his glass, "but it's not a bad thing to hear more, at least it will help us discern who can fight for it and who must suppress it." This circle is considered to be the representative of the enlightened faction in the kingdom. ”

Lucien took a sip of "sky blue" and smiled gently, "Just take it as a relaxing break to learn magic." ”

"Yes, a young man who can hold his breath, no wonder he can win the Holm Crown Award at such a young age. After a while, I will introduce you to more high-level magicians, which will be very helpful for you to advance on the path of magic in the future. Harrison saw that Patrick had introduced Lucien in person, and understood that he was a pro-aristocratic faction within the Magical Council and had a close relationship with the Prince, so he showed kindness appropriately.

Lucien smiled indispensably, "Thank you Viscount for your kindness. ”

As the conversation began to turn to magic, Harrison brought up Isabella's paper, and it seemed that the Arcanist who had reviewed the paper and had passed it had leaked the news, making many magicians aware of it before the journal was published.

This was a completely superficial understanding, she only saw the superficial reaction of the illusion on the human body, but forgot that those alchemy-like substances were secreted because of what they were. Harrison explained his point to Lucien with some excitement and indignation, "Mind and soul, this is the deep foundation of illusion! The human heart is changeable and unpredictable, no matter how advanced arcane research is, it cannot completely analyze mental activities, only illusion can use them!" (to be continued......)