As soon as he saw Xu Yi walking into the living room, Viscount Leslie showed him a bright smile.

"Xu Yi, congratulations on officially becoming a fifth-level magician. ”

Xu Yi was suddenly surprised: "How did you know so quickly?"

Although Xu Yi did not doubt the energy of the Stark family behind Viscount Leslie in Anwemar City, not long after he had just finished the fifth-level assessment, Viscount Leslie actually rushed to hear the news, which was still a little too shocking.

"A person who has never participated in the assessment of the Magicians' Guild, the first time he participated, he actually passed the fifth-level assessment directly, if I don't know such heavy news, I don't want to mix in Anweimar City in the future. Viscount Leslie replied with a hint of pride.

"Oh, so my assessment as a fifth-level magician is such a rare thing?" Xu Yi couldn't help laughing.

"Of course. You know, even a lot of guys who used to be dismissive of you have to pay special attention to you because of this news. ”

Xu Yi was a little puzzled: "Lord Viscount, although it can't be said that there are fifth-level magicians all over the place, it is definitely not a pitiful few, right? I think there are definitely close to a thousand fifth-level magicians in our Lampari Kingdom alone, what is special about me? Compared to this, I think I and the magic machine should be more eye-catching." What's more, two days ago, I was summoned by His Majesty the King because of the farmland magic machinery, so this matter should get more people's attention. ”

Viscount Leslie shook his head: "You don't know much about the mentality of some people. They only think that you are a small merchant who has invented a few novelties, and then aroused the interest of His Majesty the King, and only then was summoned to you. The effect of the magic machinery on the farmland and the heavy impact it causes. These people don't know at all and don't bother to understand. Compare it to this. A magician with a high level of talent is what they are most concerned about. ”

Xu Yi was silent for a moment, and suddenly said, "Among these people." It doesn't include your father, Lord Stark, Lord Viscount, right?"

Viscount Leslie glanced at Xu Yi meaningfully: "Although my father can understand better than those guys, Xu Yi ...... It's not enough. ”

"It's me and the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce that have not had enough influence, so can't they get into the eyes of his old man?" Xu Yi asked with a smile.

Viscount Leslie nodded slightly: "That's basically what it means. Although my father has already taken some interest in you because of this summoning of your majesty, it is not enough to attract his attention and attention. So......" Viscount Leslie spread his hands and said with some helplessness and regret, "I'm sorry, although I have tried, my father still didn't mean to see you." ”

Xu Yi shrugged his shoulders and said indifferently: "Lord Viscount, you don't have to be sorry. I'm well aware. With my current status and status, it is simply impossible to get the attention and attention of the Duke. It's nothing, I and the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce still have a lot of room for development, and we should have the opportunity to meet with Lord Duke in the future. ”

"You've always been so confident. Viscount Leslie laughed.

"That's one of my strengths. Xu Yi accepted this praise unceremoniously, and immediately asked, "But Lord Viscount, I'm very strange. Why hasn't Heinas come to see me for so many days?

Viscount Leslie suddenly laughed: "You guy finally couldn't help but ask." Sue you, according to what I just received yesterday, this guy Haynas has just returned home. was directly grounded and not allowed to go out for a month, so no matter how much he wanted to come to see you, it was impossible. ”

"Grounded?" Xu Yi was stunned. "Why?"

"Of course, it was to punish him for staying in Bonta City for so long that he missed the allotted time to go home. ”

Xu Yi was a little speechless: "He's not a child. How can you be punished for this?"

Viscount Leslie shrugged: "No way, their family is like this." ”

No wonder Haynas had such a strange face when he mentioned his father before. ”

After chatting a few more interesting words about Hainas, Viscount Leslie took out a letter from his bosom and handed it to Xu Yi.

"I'm going to spend some more time in Anvimar. You're going back tomorrow, so help me bring this letter back to Brunei. ”

Xu Yi took the letter. Viscount Leslie handed him another thick paper bag, unaware of what it contained.

"It's some contract text. The same goes to Brunei. Viscount Leslie pondered for a moment, and then explained: "This time I may stay in Anvimar City for a long time, if there is anything, you can directly consult with Brunei." ”

Xu Yi frowned: "Lord Viscount, with all due respect, although you are very loyal, the butler of Brunei is very eccentric, and he is far from being as flexible as you. If it's a general thing, it's fine, but if it's something special, like the Chamber of Commerce needs to have some heavy initiatives, I'm worried...... Ahem, with all due respect, I'm worried he'll be delayed. ”

Viscount Leslie couldn't help but laugh, "You kid really still has a lot of opinions about Brunei. Rest assured, I've said before that I'm not going to be involved in the development decisions of the Chamber of Commerce, so you can do whatever you want. As for the territorial affairs, I have an explanation in this letter, and I promise not to disappoint you. ”|

Xu Yi smiled and put away the letter and paper bag: "So I can rest assured." Your Excellency, Lord Viscount, you are wise enough to make the arrangements. ”

Viscount Leslie scolded with a smile and got up from his seat: "Okay, so be it." I still have some things to do tomorrow, and I won't send you when you leave. ”

Xu Yi shook his head: "It's not a little girl, what kind of injury can you do and die?"

Viscount Leslie laughed and walked out the door.

Just stepped out of the door of the living room with one foot, Viscount Leslie suddenly paused, and after waiting for a while, he slowly turned to look at Xu Yi, the expression on his face became very complicated, as if he was struggling in his heart.

After hesitating for a while, he sighed and said softly, "Xu Yi." I should have apologized to you for the incident in the palace. ”

Xu Yi looked at Viscount Leslie in surprise. Countless thoughts turned in his mind, and finally turned into a smile: "Lord Viscount, you are serious. Actually, Viscount Harvey was right. As a chess piece, you must be aware of a chess piece, and you don't have to apologize to me. ”

Viscount Leslie looked at Xu Yi in amazement, and there was a shock in his eyes that he couldn't hide.

After a while, the expression on Viscount Leslie's face regained his composure, and he nodded to Xu Yi, but did not say anything more, and turned around and left.

Watching his back disappear around the corner, Xu Yi touched his face. A self-deprecating smile was revealed.

"In fact, if there is no way, who likes to be a pawn?"

###

Two days later, Xu Yi returned to Bonta City after a more than 10-day absence.

This time he was still not alone, but the people with him had changed greatly from when he left Bonta City.

When he left, he was followed by Viscount Leslie and Baron Hainas, and when he came back, these two guys stayed in Anweimar City, and those who came back with Xu Yi were except for Sancheli who Xu Yi picked up on the road. After many temptations from him, he decided to come to Bonta City to see more than a dozen low-level magicians from the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, including Elwin, Rooney and Bob.

The highest level of these magicians is only level two, and the youngest of them, Rooney, is nineteen years old. The eldest, Isaac Fowler, is even forty-seven years old this year.

If the three Elwin were still young and had some hope of becoming powerful magicians, then someone like Isaac Fowler who was already so old and was still only a second-level magician Cheng Dù. I'm afraid it's hard to become a powerful magician in this life.

Therefore, when Xu Yi lobbied them, he only proposed the salary package. It's easy to tell them.

In addition to these people who will become employees of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce if nothing else, there is also a very special role that Xu Yi is traveling with.

"Miss Sevigny. Have you prepared a place to stay during this time?" Xu Yi looked at Sevigny, who was sitting opposite, and asked with a smile: "If not, maybe I can find a suitable place for you." ”

At this time, Severny was still wearing the uniform of the Department of Agriculture, and her face was not powdered, which was not glamorous at first glance, but if you looked at it twice, you would be attracted by her intellectual temperament that is difficult to see in women on the Sainz continent.

Hearing Xu Yi's question, Sevini showed a gentle smile and shook his head: "Thank you President Xu for your kindness." But I'll go and see Count Satsuma in a moment, and I think that Count Satsuma will have the corresponding arrangements for the question of lodging, so I won't bother you, President. ”

Xu Yi nodded lightly: "Of course, the arrangement of the city lord is much more appropriate than mine. So Miss Sevigny, you ...... How are you going to inspect our Xinfei Chamber of Commerce?"

According to the instructions of His Majesty the King, Sevini inspected and supervised the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce on behalf of His Majesty the King and the Department of Agriculture, to ensure that there would be no problems in the quality of the agricultural magic machinery produced by the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, and also to inspect the farmland transformation program that has been carried out in Bangta City, as well as to study the farmer support program implemented by the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, and strive to effectively implement this plan throughout the kingdom.

According to this work arrangement, Severny will stay in Bonta City at least until next spring, after the spring harvest and planting.

It's already December, and next year's spring planting is about five months away.

Thinking that Severny would have to stay in Bonta City for such a long time, and often have to inspect the work of the Chamber of Commerce on behalf of His Majesty the King, Xu Yi felt a little awkward.

However, now the Agriculture Department represented by His Majesty the King is the largest customer of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, and in line with the purpose that customers are God, Xu Ye not only cannot show any dissatisfaction, but also has to try his best to show his enthusiasm and welcome.

"President Xu, you are serious, I am not here to inspect your Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, but to observe with a learning attitude. Sevigny smiled. "Actually, I'm very curious about President Xu and the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce you founded, President Xu, why did you come up with the idea of researching these magic machines?"

Xu Yi paused, and said with some embarrassment: "Miss Sevigny, this is a long story. ”

Sevini continued to smile, "It's okay, we've been together for a long time after that, and I'd love to hear from you, President Xu, about these things to me." ”

At this time, the carriage had stopped, Xu Yi lifted the curtain to take a look, and found that the carriage had arrived at the gate of the city lord's mansion, so he jumped out of the carriage and stretched out his hand to help Severny down.

"If you really want to hear it, I can tell you about it later. Xu Yi smiled. "As for the fatigue of today's journey, I hope you should enjoy a good dream first. ”

"Thank you for your blessings. Severny gave Xu Yi a standard aristocratic lady salute, and then walked towards the gate of the city lord's mansion.

The Count of Satsuma had already received the news, and was waiting at the door at this time, and when he saw Severny approaching, he immediately greeted him with a laugh.

Seeing the exaggerated smile on Count Satsuma's face, Xu Yi had some doubts in his heart.

Even if Severny had come to Bonta City on behalf of the Agricultural Department to investigate, Count Satsuma would not have been so polite, would he?

However, this thought only swirled in Xu Yi's head, and he immediately left it behind.

After getting back into the carriage and giving an order to the coachman, the convoy immediately turned to the new flying chamber outside the city. (To be continued......)