As soon as Bell stepped into the Atomic Research Institute, he was startled, and there was a large monster squatting next to Lucian, covered with transparent and beautiful scales.

"Dragon?" It didn't take Barack a second to recognize the most recognizable magical creature, and as a high-ranking magician, he quickly thought of the dragon student of the Storm Master, and he let his guard down.

Afrith raised his head and snorted haughtily, ignoring Barack.

Lucien saw that Averies, who had flattered and flattered like a puppy just now, suddenly became reserved and arrogant, and shook his head amusedly: "Barack, do you have a preliminary investigation?"

"According to the preliminary investigation, there is no suspicion of the magicians who gave the cursed items, they all bought gifts from the 'Loban's shop', and after selling this batch of goods, the 'Loban's shop' has not been opened, and the boss 'Loban' does not know whether he is dead or alive, but it is completely ruled out that he mistakenly used special materials to make gifts. Barack took out his notebook and formally briefed "Commissioner Evans" of the preliminary investigation.

Although high-level magicians cannot arbitrarily invade the brain, read memories, or weave memories like the Revenant Dominator, and can only extract the most impressive part of the other party's memories, it does not prevent them from interrogating the mouths of low-level mages from interrogating answers with dream-casting and other illusions.

"I don't know if it's dead or alive? That is, I don't know whether the 'Luoban' was used by someone to kill him, or whether he escaped in advance as the mastermind......" Lucien prefers the latter, otherwise some links in the entire assassination process will have to rely on luck, which does not meet the premise of careful planning.

Barack flipped a page from the notebook. Affirmed Lucian's thoughts: "It is preliminarily determined that Loban was fully involved in the whole process, because according to the memories of those magicians, they were all encouraged to buy common potions from this small alchemy shop where they often frequented, so they had the idea of entering the atomic research institute to do things, so they followed Loban's suggestion, and took advantage of the opportunity of your discovery of electrons and opening the door to the microscopic world to congratulate and build a good relationship, as for the small gifts, they must have bought them according to Loban's recommendation." ”

It is customary for the parliament and the Kingdom of Holm not to accept congratulatory gifts, but when they come to visit. You can bring a small gift with you.

"Loban is really very suspicious. The purpose is very clear, is there any information about him?" Lucien held his right elbow with his left hand and rubbed his chin with his right hand, waiting for more information.

Afrith next to him gradually became too lazy to maintain his image. Slowly get down to the ground. The eyes seem to open and close. I almost fell asleep.

Berak turned the page again: "Loban, a Rentats from the kingdom of Holm, has lived here since his grandfather. At the age of twelve, he was discovered to have a talent for magic, and was sent to the 'Alinge' magic school for training, graduating with relatively good grades, and four years later he was successfully promoted to a full-fledged magician, specializing in light and dark, astrology, elemental, and alchemical magic. Not long after becoming a mid-level magician, his soul was severely damaged and 'mutilated' during an adventure, and he had no way to improve his magic level, and he was not good at arcane research, so he opened an alchemy shop in Alinge. ”

"He has a withdrawn and silent personality, is single, has no children, his parents have passed away, his relatives have basically no contact, and he has few friends, but according to the survey, in the past five years, Luoban's personality has been good, and his mood has become relatively peaceful. He disappeared two days ago, probably escaped early, there is no clue for the time being, and the Punishment Department is mobilizing high-level magicians who are good at astrology to make predictions. I have a preliminary suspicion that he has been developed into the ranks of the Night's Watch. ”

"Is there no other direction to investigate?" Lucien frowned slightly, as soon as Loban disappeared, the whole thing seemed to be over?

Barack maintained a meticulous and solemn attitude: "We are still investigating where Loban bought or obtained special materials, and maybe we can catch more spies." ”

"Although this assassination is over, the Committee is still not worried about your safety, Commissioner Evans, so I will serve as your bodyguard for three months to get through the most dangerous period. While in Alinge, you are free to move without thinking about me, I am only responsible for inspecting the environment and objects, but if you are leaving Alinge, Commissioner Evans, it is best to let me know the itinerary, and I will report to the Panel and follow the protection. ”

"Good. Lucien bowed slightly, and the attitude of the committee was quite good.

When Barack checked the other items in the office, Afrith slammed up, and looked at Lucien with translucent amber pupils: "I'm better than him!I can also be a guard!As long as you give me a beautiful Holm crown ring, I can sign a ten-year contract to sell myself! My last contract has been completed, don't worry about other problems, sign me, boss!"

"I remember you once said that if you were given a Holm crown ring, you would be able to sign a contract for a hundred years. Lucien teased it amusefully.

Afrith was stunned, and his amber eyes rolled: "Yes? I must have just woken up!Boss, you are about to have a few Holm crown rings, as well as the Immortal Throne Charm, the Ice and Snow Medal, and the Silver Moon Medal......" As he spoke, a suspicious liquid flowed from the corner of his mouth again, and he quickly raised his claws to wipe it, "Wouldn't it be worth it to take one out and hire me, a genius dragon who can fight, play, experiment, and be a chef?"

"It's all an honor, it's an honor that belongs to me, how can I take it out to hire you?" Lucien said earnestly, "And they all have high-level magic, which is very useful to me, and it is safest to wear on my body." ”

"Can they be as good as me? I can do a lot of high-level magic, and I can also fight hand-to-hand!" Afrith pushed himself, "especially the magic of the mind, spirit, and soul realm, I am very good at it!"

"No, this is an honor, unless I become an archmage or a legendary mage, and these reward items are only collectible, I can consider lending them to you for two or three hundred years. Lucien was tempted by a "blank check."

Two or three hundred years?Afrith's eyes lit up, as a little dragon that was only a few decades old, it felt that it was already in its own possession, and it could borrow it again when the time came, anyway, the items were in their own hands!

It coughed and said in a deep voice, "Even if you can become an archmage." It's been many years later, and this promise has no value, am I like that stupid dragon?"

This thing has learned all of Fernando's idioms.

"I didn't hire you for nothing, and I will pay you every month. Lucien is now quite "wealthy", the cost of experimental materials and spell casting practice can be borne by the Atomic Research Institute, and the monthly dividends of Jin Kela are close to three thousand, which can fully meet his needs for buying potions, exchanging magic, and borrowing books, and even more than enough.

At the same time, after becoming a high-level arcanist, Lucien was able to receive a total of 380 arcane points from the council. The Elemental Will will also give three hundred. Combined with the 1,500 Arcane Points per month from the Arcane Review Committee, it is comparable to most high-level mages.

Moreover, Lucien is about to get a number of "big prizes", and there is no need to refine and buy magic items for the time being, so even if he hires a dragon. It can also save a sum of money for the preparation of high-level ceremonies and the construction of magic towers in the future.

"I'm expensive. Afrith emphasized. Then stick out your bright red tongue. Licking the back of Lucian's hand with moderate intensity, "Boss, how much are you going to give?"

"Two thousand gold talers in January. When I'm not out and don't need you to do experimental materials, you have absolute freedom to continue to earn other people's shiny gold coins. Lucian's tone was seductive.

"What else can you do? When you become an archmage or a legendary magician, you can also borrow your Holm Crown Ring, Immortal Throne, Silver Moon Medal, Ice Medal to 'play'?" Afrith's translucent eyes shone brightly, and he jerked out a piece of parchment from under his belly:

"Boss, let's sign for a hundred years!"

Lucien was very "satisfied", two thousand gold taler could hire a dragon with a magic level that might have seven rings, it was really cost-effective!, so he casually asked, "Averies, can you use arcane points as a salary?" This is mainly worried about Afrith as a dragon. Definitely prefer sparkling coins, gemstones, etc.

"Arcane Points, of course, no problem!I can buy my favorite gems and crystals myself!" Afrith magically took out a badge with seven black rings from under his belly, and looked at Lucien with a little confusion, "Don't you like Arcane Points that are easy to trade and carry?"

You are indeed a dragon who has escaped from low tastes, and Lucien feels that he is "despised".

After signing the "Centennial Contract" in duplicate, Afrith licked the parchment with his tongue, carefully and happily folded it, stuffed it under his belly, and then said in a clear and immature voice: "Boss, I'll go and finish the last contract first." ”

"Aren't you done?" Lucien watched helplessly as Afrith patted his ass and prepared to leave.

"Soon, yes, five days, five days at most!" Afrith "blinked," waved his paw, and ran away without a trace.

Lucien rubbed his chin and stood there thoughtfully.

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

Three days later.

Lucien received a notice from the Elemental Will to go to the Royal Magic Tower in Holm for a meeting to discuss the Crown Award, and to give him a way to use Lord Hathaway's half-plane to transit.

"Commissioner Evans, for your safety, I must accompany you. "Barack kept his duty.

Lucien had no opinion, nodded, and led Belak into the Elemental Will's branch magic tower in Alinge, reached the top floor, and activated the corresponding magic array.

After a faint light flickering and a severe dizziness, Lucien and Barack appeared on a land that seemed to be surrounded by a deep starry sky, and the shining stars seemed to be dyed in various colors, like different kinds of elements.

This land is undulating, green, yellow, red, gold, and full of many elemental life.

Not far away, there is a Tower of Babel that extends into the starry sky, and countless magical runes circulate on it, which is the magic tower of Hathaway, the "Elemental Dominator".

Without wasting time admiring the half-dimensional scenery, Lucien led Barack around to the dimensional magic circle on the other side of the magic tower, recited the incantation, stimulated the light, and the two quickly disappeared.

Rentat, on the top floor of the Royal Magic Tower of Holm, Lucien and Berak appear. (To be continued......)