In order to ensure that the imperial capital was rushed to the imperial capital on May 31, the convoy was moving at the fastest speed for the whole fifteen days, and the itinerary was extremely tight.

It wasn't until noon that day, when they saw the towering walls of the ancient city of Coenas from afar, that the strings that had been tense in everyone's hearts finally relaxed, so that the rest of this short journey took half a day.

By the time we passed through the gates of the upper town, it was already dusk.

The setting sun shines on the city. The ancient city walls, the solemn guards, and the neat stone pavements all seem to be gathered in a dense warmth. Let this scene, which symbolizes the majesty of the empire, be dyed with a hint of warmth.

During these fifteen days, Downer spent all of his time constructing a mid-level apprentice magic, a honeycomb model composed of nine regular hexagons, thirty-eight elements of fire magic, and a fiery meteor.

After fifteen days of non-stop practice, he had finally mastered the magic.

And now, Donner is a little distracted by the grandeur and splendor of this ancient city.

"When I first came here, I was also shocked that the city of Coenas is said to be the most beautiful city on the Hulls continent. Roger said with a smile.

"No wonder the Empire has its capital here. Donner replied.

"It's boring, it's too pretty, it's memorable. "Wesley always thinks uniquely.

"According to what you say, as long as the imperial capital is packed up like a horse ring, there will be no more trouble. Donner said with a smile.

"The ministers have to dress up as grooms. Wesley squinted his eyes, imagining what it would be like for ministers dressed as grooms to get together.

"Roger, I suggest you convey this proposal to your father. I think Wesley will be rewarded for that. Donner said to Roger.

"You're right, when the time comes, Wesley will definitely be promoted and reused by the Empire to become the first chief minister to dress as a groom. Roger had become accustomed to the way Donner and Wesley talked, and as he spoke, he reached out and high-fived Donner, and the two laughed.

"Don't worry, with such benefits, I will definitely not forget you both. Wesley looked indifferent.

The convoy soon arrived at the inn named in the letter, and the long and arduous journey finally came to an end.

As soon as he checked in, there was a knock on the door of Donner's room, and a well-dressed girl saluted him and said that the ambassador, Natia Vida, had invited him to dinner at the house. Donner asked Devis for leave and was allowed to follow the girl out of the inn.

Natia Vida's ambassador's residence is very low-key, even a little shabby compared to the other buildings in the upper town of Coennas.

The small wooden door hides in the middle of a surrounding mansion compound, as if it is deliberately hiding its tracks.

Donner leaned slightly and slipped through the wooden door, revealing a small courtyard where Natia Vida was sitting at a small round table drinking tea with another dwarf woman, and a dwarf standing beside them.

Seeing Donna enter the door, Natia Vida immediately stood up.

"Donner, you're finally here. Come, let me introduce you to my friend, Cynthia Vader. ”

Donner bent slightly towards Cynthia Vida and gave a not-so-standard gentlemanly salute, "Nice to meet you." Then he turned to Natia Vida and asked, "You are all from the Vader?"

The two gnomes laughed together, and the dwarf on the side covered his mouth slightly, this dwarf was obviously a little more dignified than Aidarua.

"Oh no, Donner, Vida is a dwarf word, meaning wise man. You must pass the highest level of the Faculty of Engineering to add the suffix Vader to your name. ”

"It's a joke again......" Donner laughed and scratched his head.

"Still, in front of you, we don't dare to call ourselves Vader. Cynthia Vida said with a smile as she sat and didn't get up.

"Oh, Donner, don't stand still, I'm talking to you with my head up, my neck is tired. Come, sit down. Natia Vida said.

Donner tried to sit down on the empty chair next to the small round table, but because the chair was too low, his center of gravity fell backwards and he fell to the floor.

Cynthia Vader giggled at his appearance.

Natia Vida also smiled and helped Donner up, saying, "Oh, you see, you're the first human to enter this courtyard besides Lilia. I forgot to prepare a chair for you......"

Lilia was the girl who had just sent the message, and she was standing deferentially to the side. Seeing Donner's embarrassment, he couldn't help but cover his mouth with his hand.

"No, I'll just sit on the ground, just the right height. Donner said as he naturally sat cross-legged on the grass, the height of the small round table in the right position.

"It's a really good idea. Natia Vida smiled, and then said to the girl who had sent the message earlier, "Lilia, you go back first, you don't need to take care of it here for the time being." ”

"Yes, sir. The girl replied softly, then pushed the door out of the courtyard and closed it again. Her movements were always cautious, barely making any sound.

As soon as Lilia left the courtyard, the dwarf, who had been standing, stepped forward and lifted a metal cover on the round table, revealing a dozen plates of delicate dishes, most of them steaming.

After that, the three of them had dinner together, and the dwarf on the side played the role of waiter.

"Donner, the Demon King Alloy you developed, I've seen the sample, amazing work. Cynthia Vida gently wiped her mouth with a napkin, in fact, she ate very elegantly, and did not leave any marks on the corners of her mouth at all.

"It's just that people didn't think of it before, but to put it bluntly, it's actually very simple. Donner replied casually.

"No, no, no, many great inventions are simple things in hindsight, but no one could have imagined that things could be solved so simply until the light of wisdom shone into that corner. It's like the greatest invention in the history of the dwarfs, the wheel, which would seem to be a natural thing to use now, but can you believe it? For millions of years, no one thought of it. Cynthia Vader said very seriously.

Natia Vida added, "Yes, Donner, you know what? I underestimated your machine before. After shipping back to China, our engineers discovered that although the most common materials were used in the gears you designed, the wear and tear was very small. It took the entire Faculty of Engineering a whole month to figure it out. I've read that report, it's amazing, it's ...... I don't know how you came up with it. ”

"Uh...... Probably because I spent my entire childhood in my father's blacksmith shop......"

"Haha, you don't have to explain, Donner. My father was the best engineer in the dwarf tribe, but you see, I could only be a trade envoy. It's all your talent, and there's no reason for talent to talk about. Natia Vida said with a smile.

Cynthia Vida took a sip of tea, and her face became a little serious: "Donner, today we are not just to thank you. We also want to know, what are your ambitions?"

"Ambition?" Donner wondered how he could suddenly talk about the topic.

"Yes, or rather, do you have any wishes that you want to fulfill? whatever it is?"

"Whatever it is, haha...... I want my brother to be the head of the Royal Order...... Oooh, and I think the city of Coenas is beautiful and want to give it to a girl......"

"If you're serious, you can do the first thing today, and the latter can take half a year. Cynthia Vader's expression was still serious, not like she was joking.

Donner turned to look at Natia Vida's face, which was equally serious.

"What the hell are you doing? I didn't drink much......

"Donner, you're not drunk," Natia Vida said slowly, "You know what? In just a few months, your research has taken our technological civilization a big step forward, and we believe that this effect will continue." ”

With that, Natia Vida glanced at Cynthia, who continued.

"Now, you, Donalveen, are our Far North's most important partner in Middle-earth. In order to continue to have your support, we will do our best to help you achieve your personal ambitions. ”

“...... What about the conditions? there are always conditions, right?" Donner finally understood what the other party meant.

"The conditions are very simple, promise us not to go to the Magic Continent. Cynthia stared at Donner.

"Why is this condition?"

"I can't say...... But, trust us, this condition has no ill will towards you. ”

Donner pondered for a moment and said slowly, "I don't seem to have any ambitions...... I can't even be interested in the position of power for the time being. I first learned magic out of curiosity - I guess as a dwarf sage you are also curious about the world, right?"

Donner looked at the reactions of the two gnomes and continued: "So, if you have to say one aspiration - I want to travel everywhere, the Magic Continent, the Knight Federation...... If possible, I'd even like to visit the Far North. I'm actually thankful for your continued help, especially this time when Idalua treated Richard in Dorne. However, I'm sorry, but I can't agree to your terms for the time being. ”

Cynthia was silent for a long time, picking up the glass several times, taking a sip and putting it down.

"Well, this offer is valid at any time until you set foot on the Magic Continent. Also, I hope that our conversation today will not affect our current cooperation, and even if we can't go any further, we are happy to maintain the current form of cooperation. ”

"Well, that's what I thought too. So today, I will take my leave. Donner said, gesturing to Natia Vida before getting up and leaving.

Donner didn't know why Natia and Cynthia had proposed such a collaboration, and couldn't understand why they had made that strange condition. He simply rejected the other party with an instinctive aversion to the restraints. Now, since the other party was unwilling to reveal the reason for that strange condition, he decided that it would be better to leave earlier.

After confirming that Donner was gone, Natia Vida whispered, "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have encouraged him to learn magic." ”

"It's not your responsibility, no one thought before that, the Chosen One would be a human being. ”

"Are you really sure it's him?" asked Natia Vida.

"Ninety percent sure. Cynthia replied.

“...... Well, how much longer?"

"It was supposed to be twenty years, but now it's probably fifty years away. ”

At this, Cynthia Vader fell into deep thought, and there was obvious sadness in her eyes.

"Natia Vader, your maid Lilia is a magician. The dwarf on the side spoke slowly.

Natia was stunned for a moment when she heard this, but immediately regained her composure, and said with a smile: "Interesting, Cynthia, it seems that you have to send me another military attaché." ”