Room 14 on the thirteenth floor of the Alinge Magic Tower.

Florence wore a light blue dress closer to Tria and Aalto's style, fully revealing her beautiful figure and mature and charming temperament.

She sat across the desk, her left hand on her cheek, her long golden hair was softly draped down, and she quietly listened to Lucien tell her about the matter, and when Lucien finished speaking, the quill pen she held in her right hand subconsciously shook from side to side, and then her green and crystal eyes looked at Lucian, revealing a shallow smile: "Evans, do you think this proposal can be passed by the Council? This proposal will increase the cost and reduce the income of most middle and high-level arcanists." ”

Florence did not agree, nor did she refuse, but asked Lucian a rhetorical question.

This made Lucien, who was relatively unfamiliar with her and did not know her style, not knowing what her attitude was, so he could only organize the language to answer: "I think there is a certain possibility of passing." Because the cost can be spread over the final product, and there should be quite a few gentlemen on the committee who know astrology, they can divinate and see what will happen if it continues like this. They also need to think about their descendants of the bloodline. Finally, this is an opportunity to show favor to the druids and elves, and it is related to the development of our entire magical council. ”

"Good eloquence. Florence stroked her long hair and said in a joking tone. Then her expression became serious: "But the cost is too high, it will affect the sales, and the sales will affect the wealth that goes into the pockets of the magicians, and the wealth is related to their enjoyment of life, the purchase of materials, the conduct of magical experiments and magical rituals, I am afraid that no magician will harm his own interests to pay for things that may or may not happen in the future." ”

"Even if astrological prophecies reveal a very bad future, with so much magic to stop and a different dimension to go to, I think most magicians will choose to deal with the bad results when they start to feed back to them, rather than shelling out a lot of money to prevent them in the first place. Not everyone has a long-term vision, and the vast majority of people can only see a few meters in front of them, especially when their interests are involved. ”

"Evans. You have a sharp mind and exceptional talent that most arcanists envy, but you're still too naïve when it comes to people's hearts. If the Council were to force the mages to comply, it would undermine the authority of the Council of Magic, and the standing of each councillor in the eyes of the mages who supported them. ”

Florence sorted through the papers in front of her. Seriously, "Your idea of simplifying the "Elemental Vortex" to deal with pollution is good and has a good reference value, but have you considered its cost?"

"Keeping this magic constant on your 'elemental' ring costs him a fortune that makes Lord Maurice's heart ache. And it can only be done a few times a day. Even if there is energy from the Hydro Magic Tower in the Alchemy Workshop to meet the needs, even if it is simplified to the level of four rings or three rings, even if it can provide pure elemental feedback like 'elemental decomposition'. It can't fully compensate for the cost, and it has to be spread out into the final product, which goes back to the problem we just had. ”

Lucien had no way to refute it, even if he used the "Elemental Order" to arrange, because its ability and efficiency to decompose alchemy matter were far lower than those of "Elemental Decomposition" and "Elemental Vortex", so there must be an auxiliary magic array that increases power and more energy to meet the needs, and the value of many elements separated from the pollutants is not high.

I thought about it. Lucien looked at Florence sincerely: "Ms. Florentine, the cost of the final increase is not much. ”

"I know, but for a lot of wealthy people, even if they waste far more money than that, they don't want to see a loss due to higher costs. ”

Then Florence smiled and said her decision. "Because it is related to the cooperation with the elves and druids, I will propose this bill in the council, but the result is not under my control, Evans, don't get your hopes up. ”

Her hidden meaning is very clear, and the meeting with you is for the sake of you being a genius magician with strong elemental will, but the proposal was made due to the cooperation between the Magic Council and the elves and the druids.

Although Lucien has high arcane potential, and may be able to grow into a legendary magician in the future, this is only a possibility and a good expectation, he is now essentially only a second-ring magician and a fourth-level arcane master, and in the eyes of Florenza, the wife of the great arcanist, he is just a young man who is more optimistic, and he is far from paying attention to and exerting his influence on it.

"Thank you very much, Ms. Florenza. Lucien knew that even if it was good to be able to get Florence to put forward a bill, his influence was still too low.

Florence smiled beautifully and said, "As a qualified gentleman, shouldn't you invite me to dinner to show your gratitude?"

"Ah, of course. Lucien wanted to postpone it until tomorrow, because he was also planning to go to Rentatt to meet Lavendi, hoping to influence the members of the Elemental Will and the friendship organization "The Tower" through this archmage who insisted on the truth, but he also had a little social experience, and understood that he had just asked Florence to answer like this, so as not to offend her. Behind her is a husband of a great arcanist, a teacher of the Nine Rings, and a high-level magician with extremely strong combat power.

Seeing Lucian's slightly surprised and panicked response, Florence couldn't help but cover her mouth and smile: "Evans, you don't have to be so nervous, in fact, I'm joking, my husband Oliver is returning from Xenodimensional space tonight, and he and I will have a beautiful candlelight dinner." ”

She is a mature married woman who is always more open-minded, likes to tease young men, and has no other thoughts.

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

After Lucien learned that Florence had agreed to submit the bill, both Ellerstin and Exirion breathed a sigh of relief, and then sent the news back to the Stroop Forest in a way unique to the elves, hoping to get help from the elven court and the Druid Presbyterian Church.

They then take the magic steam train with Lucien to the Royal Magic Tower of Rentatholm to meet Lavendi.

Lavendi wears a gray magic robe, and the periodic table pattern on his chest and abdomen is present, but the symbols inside are different from the earth, and they are full of mysterious and deep flavors.

"Evans, I can help you mention it to the members of the Panel you know, but I don't quite understand what you value. Alchemy workshops do damage the environment, but what is the difference between this and farmers cutting down forests to make way for farmland? We can keep alchemy workshops away from cities. Staying away from human habitation, this will greatly reduce the consequences. ”

Lavendi, who had seen Miller's experiments, clearly valued Lucien more than Florentine, and he had always valued his arcane talents since the beginning of the periodic table. Unfortunately, he has no concept at all in this regard.

Lucien gave a general overview of what might happen in "inference." He concluded: "Mr. Lavendi, you archmages and high-level magicians are definitely not afraid of such things, but the magic apprentices who are the cornerstone and the human society that provides talents will be greatly affected, although it is not impossible to deal with it. But why wait until tragedy strikes?"

"I'm going to give advice to the astrologers in the Tower, and if things do have a chance to go for the worse, then I'm going with your advice, Evans. Lavendi reasoned for a moment based on his magical knowledge. It has become a little more important, but it can only be taken to this extent, after all, his concept is still very different from that of the druids and elves, and this world is very vast, and there are many, many unexplored areas.

Lucien saw that he was reluctant to move Lavendi, and his mood lifted a little. Ellerstin and Exirion on the side also smiled with satisfaction, and this was the vice president of the Elemental Will in front of them. Much more influential than Mr. Evans.

After waiting patiently for a long time, Lavendi slowly walked back, and he consulted the tower's old friends with "Fernando's electromagnetic communication technique", and his face was slightly heavy: "According to the prophecy of several high-ranking astrologers, they seem to see the sky covered with yellow-green gas. Vast swaths of humans and animals are dying, forests are withering and desertifying, and rivers are black and foul-smelling. While this is only a possibility for the future, we should try to avoid it, Evans, and I'll help you convince a few of the members I know well. ”

Even if Lucien asks for the contamination to be dealt with in advance, he also believes that the scene in the prophecy must be the worst and worst possibility, almost never happening, and even if it does, it is an occasional accident, but it can make Mr. Lavendi pay attention, why should he expose it?

After leaving his room in the Royal Magic Tower in Holm, Ellerstin said to Lucien from the bottom of her heart: "Mr. Evans, thank you for traveling around and lobbying big people for protecting nature. Your persistence and perseverance in things is something we have never had, you are a real man. ”

"I never bow my head at the mercy of fate. Lucien said humorously, provided that I don't delay my magic strength, and I should concentrate on meditation for the rest of the night.

At this moment, down the stairs came Patrick, Prince of Holm, and Arthur, who seemed to be his retinue.

"Why does he come to the Royal Magic Tower of Holm so often?" Lucien was a little puzzled, but still politely took off his black top hat and bowed slightly: "Good evening, Your Royal Highness Prince." "He's Natasha's uncle after all.

Patrick saw that it was Lucian, and a kind smile appeared on his thin and almost withered face: "It's Evans, your arcane level and magic level have increased very quickly, which is very surprising. What's the matter with coming to the Royal Tower of Magic in Holm so late? Tell me and see if I can help. ”

Lucien had planned to visit Arthur tomorrow, but since he had met him in advance, he simply asked Prince Patrick, Arthur, and their entourage to talk in the empty room next to him and tell the story.

"You want to ask me to issue a decree requiring all alchemy workshops to set up purification magic arrays?" Patrick frowned and coughed slightly, "But I can't control the magicians, and such a decree can't pass the House of Nobles, they will definitely veto it unanimously." Even if the nobles who are completely loyal to the royal family do not see the importance of it, they will not damage their own interests because of it. As for Arthur, you don't have to pledge your own shares, he bears everything. ”

"Yes, Mr. Evans, we will pay for the magic circle arrangement. It's just that in this way, because the value of the final alchemy material is reflected in the grain, and the price of the grain cannot be too high, the income in the second and third years will be greatly diluted, and you must be mentally prepared. Although Arthur was very heartbroken and did not want to agree, he was dependent on the existence of the royal family to have today's status and wealth, and Patrick agreed, so he did not dare to object.

Lucien was a little disappointed in his heart, but still said firmly: "My wealth is enough for me to be promoted to the third ring in the last year, and I hope that the income from the 'Minerals and Harvest Company' will be long-lasting, like flowing water, and not stop production after a few years due to their own reasons." In addition, alchemy materials have to be dealt with by all farmers, and even if they have no money, they must be carried out by establishing agricultural mutual aid societies and providing interest-free loans. This helps to reduce the reverence of the lower levels of the church.

Seeing the thoughtful expression on Arthur's round face, Lucien continued: "Your Royal Highness, is there really no way to issue a similar decree?"

Patrick shook his head and laughed at himself: "In fact, in the eyes of most nobles, my prince, who has been sick but has not improved, has long been less majestic. However, I have a way to pass through the House of Nobles, and that is to change the decree issued from mandatory to encouraged, and anyone who has set up a purification magic circle during the construction of the alchemy workshop can receive a certain subsidy. This subsidy comes from my stake in the Holm Mining Association. ”

This, this, Lucien is completely speechless, Patrick's loss is too great, right? To be honest, Patrick's attitude and enthusiasm always make Lucian feel wrong, even if he recognizes himself as a talented musician and a good friend of his niece Natasha, but he can't be so enthusiastic, so kind, so generous, right? He is the future King of Holm!

However, the subsidy method is not bad, only this kind of old fox can quickly come up with it, and he can tell Florence to increase the possibility of the proposal being passed without undermining the authority of the Magic Council - anyone who receives a subsidy from the Magic Council and does not do it will be subject to compulsory punishment.

After finalizing the matter, Lucien looked at Patrick's back coughing and leaving, his heart was full of doubts, why was he willing to pay such a big price for Lu?

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

On Monday morning, Lucien, along with Ellerstin and Exilion, arrived early in the lobby of the Council on the twelfth floor, where, according to Florenza, today she would present the bill for a vote at the regular meeting.

As soon as he arrived, the Adamantite Golem guarding the door greeted him: "Mr. Evans, Lady Florence has asked you and the two elven guests to prepare for a special speech at the regular meeting of the Panel." (To be continued.) )