Emerging from the Intelligence Bureau's intelligence station in the Winter Capital, Luke blends in with the pedestrians and hitches a ride on a rail car to the outside of the city.

At this time, Qingtian was drinking morning tea, reading a book, and tasting the winter capital pastries that Jenvernie had learned to make. The black cat lay on the windowsill on all sides, enjoying the morning sun. Princess Dale stood to the side, reciting the spell she had learned yesterday, her magic ripples swaying around her with the chanting.

A knock on the door broke the atmosphere of the room.

Jenvernie walked over and opened the door, revealing Professor Antoine outside.

"Professor Weathersky, please forgive me for disturbing you so early. Lord Helkekin, the chief of the Ice Cave, has something important to see you, and a team of Ice Cave agents was attacked last night. ”

Clear Sky put down the book and said, "What does the attack on the Ice Cave Agents have to do with me?" I don't want to deal with people outside of your academy, so I'll say no on my behalf. ”

Professor Antoine was embarrassed and said, "Professor Sunny Sky, the Academy is under a lot of pressure, please understand. ”

Sunny handed the book to Gianvney and asked her to supervise Dale to continue reciting the spell, then stood up and walked towards Antoine: "Then let's go and see you." The person who came was the chief of the ice cave? ”

Antoine moved out of the way and walked down the corridor with the clear sky: "It's Mistress Kraymond Herquekin, who is now the chief of the Ice Cave, a big man to be taken seriously by the Academy. ”

"What happened?"

"This ...... Let Lord Herkkin say it. Antoine didn't want to cause unnecessary trouble, so he changed the subject and said, "Professor Sunny Sky, how did you think about the establishment of the World Tree Research Institute at our Winter Capital Magical Steam Academy?" ”

Clear Sky did not rush to reply.

The real reason why the Winter Capital Magical Steam Academy resisted the pressure of the Atlantshire Union and invited her to come was for the World Tree.

As a transcendent creature that has existed since time immemorial, the World Tree has created a vast ecosystem in its own right, carving out a rich oasis in the desert and influencing thousands of kilometers.

It can be called the top-notch creature without one.

The World Tree itself has a very large research value, and the Winter Capital Magic Steam Academy has formulated many research plans including but not limited to magic, alchemy, pharmaceutical, biology, etc. Now wait for the Moonlight Queen to nod, and the Winter Capital Magic Steam Academy can send a team to the Moonlight Royal Court.

Antoine had mentioned the establishment of the institute several times to Clear Sky.

About halfway through the journey, Clear Sky said, "The new World Tree has just been born, and I'm afraid that inappropriate research will hurt it. ”

Hearing Clear Sky's tone loosen, Antoine immediately said, "Please rest assured, Professor Clear Sky, that all of our research on the World Tree can be carried out under your supervision. We also have well-established regulations for the protection of the World Tree, and all research is conducted to the highest safety standards.

Trust the professionalism of our Winter Capital Magical Steam Academy, and we will be able to protect this one and only World Tree. ”

"Of course I believe you. During my time at the Winter Capital School of Magical Steam, I know that you are world-leading in many fields, and your approach to academics is as rigorous as this city's. ”

Antoine asked expectantly, "Does this mean...... You have given permission for the Winter Capital Magical Steam Academy to open a research institute in the Moonlight Court? ”

"What can the Moonlight Court get?"

Talking about the conditions meant that the matter was half done, and Antoine couldn't help but slow down: "We can give the Moonlight Royal Court a fee every year, and we can also help the ancestors improve the ecology there." ”

Clear Sky smiled: "You guys are very insincere. Nutao City has a 10 billion investment plan in the ancestral grassland, and it doesn't need to be repaid, how much can you give? ”

Hearing the 10 billion investment plan of Angry Waves City, Antoine's expression changed, and then he smiled bitterly: "How can the Winter Capital Magic Steam Academy compare its financial resources with Angry Waves City, but we are very sincere. Professor, what do you think we should do, please let me know......"

"What the Moonlight Court lacks is not money." The clear sky stopped, and he stood by the corridor and looked at the campus outside: "If you have been to the ancestral grassland, you can deeply feel its separation from this world. The World Tree has been gone for too long, making it a place that civilization can't take care of, and this is not something that can be solved by simply investing money.

I want to open a magic academy in the Moonlight Royal Court, so that the light of knowledge can re-illuminate that fertile land. ”

Antoine said, "Our people who work in the Moonlight Court can serve as visiting professors at the Moonlight Academy of Magic. ”

"It's not enough ......" Clear Sky looked at the students on the campus, with a glint of imagination in his eyes: "The Winter Capital Magic Steam Academy introduces at least one hundred outstanding students to teach at the Moonlight Magic Academy every year, and allows the Moonlight Royal Court to sponsor the poor students of the Atlantic County Union to study at the Winter Capital Magic Steam Academy." ”

"We can introduce outstanding students to the Moonlight Royal Court, but what is the purpose of sponsoring poor students?"

Clear Sky said: "If you want to build the Moonlight Magic Academy, you must first run the basic education of the ancestors' grassland. But the grasslands of the ancestors were very poor, and it was difficult to attract good teachers.

The Moonlight Court will sign an agreement with the sponsored student to go to the Ancestral Grassland as a teacher for five years after graduation. ”

Antoine thought about it for a moment and felt that it would not hurt to do the Winter Capital Magical Steam Academy.

"Okay, the Moonlight Royal Court can sponsor poor students to enter the Winter Capital Magical Steam Academy, but only for the citizens of the Atlantic Union."

"Of course, as I said before, we will only sponsor poor students in the Atlantshire Union." Clear Sky then made a second condition: "All of your research on the World Tree must be conducted under the supervision of the Moonlight Academy of Magic, and the results of your research must be shared with the Moonlight Academy." ”

Antoine was embarrassed and said, "Professor Sunny Sky, the results of our research should belong to us." ”

"But the World Tree is not yours."

"Okay......" Antoine knew that Clear Sky would not make any concessions on this item: "We can share the results of our research, but the Moonlight Academy of Magic needs to agree to share again with the consent of the Winter Capital Magical Steam Academy." ”

"I'm sure I'll respect your efforts." Clear Sky went on to say the condition: "If the World Tree is attacked, the Winter Capital Magic Steam Academy must unconditionally protect the World Tree. ”

"Our people in the Moonlight Court will definitely protect the World Tree, there's no doubt about that."

Clear Sky reminded, "I'm talking about the Winter Capital Magical Steam Academy. ”

Antoine was stunned for a moment: "Professor Sunny Sky, this range is a bit large. ”

"And it's not up to you to call the shots." Qingtian said casually: "Take this condition to your academy's internal meeting to discuss." It used to be the World Tree that only knew how to take and let it be destroyed once, but this time with me!

If you want to take what you want from the World Tree, you must consider whether you are willing to sacrifice for it, and whether what you get is worth the sacrifice. ”

For Antoine, this is indeed a problem that he cannot call the shots.

I heard that the Moonlight Royal Court is pursuing the responsibility and compensation of the five ancient civilizations for the destruction of the World Tree of the previous generation.

This seems to be a bit overwhelming.

If the Moonlight Court annoys the five ancient civilizations, will the Winter Capital Magic Steam Academy get involved in a dispute to protect the World Tree?

"Professor Sunny Sky, can't the Moonlight Royal Court stop holding the five ancient civilizations accountable?"

"Can't!"

"Why?"

"Because I am the Queen of Moonlight who inherited the authority of the World Tree of the previous generation."

The clear sky in the glory made Antoine a little stupid.

Both of them seem to have forgotten about Chief Herkkin, who is waiting to meet Clear Sky.

At this time, Helkin was anxiously waiting in the reception room.

In order to "entertain" this uninvited guest, Antoine deliberately arranged more than a dozen mages inside and outside the reception room to prevent the head of the ice cave agent from doing something embarrassing to the Winter Capital Magical Steam Academy.

"When will Professor Antoine bring the clear sky, I've been waiting here for an hour."

Herkkin shouted at the mage guarding the doorway, his scarred bald head and the ferocity of a naturally wicked man.

"Please wait patiently here, Lord Herkkin."

No matter how much Helkin asked, the mage guarding the door could only answer with this one sentence. Not only because it was Antoine's order, but the mages of the academy had little affection for agents walking in the shadows.

"When?"

When Herkin was about to break out with his subordinates, Antoine and Sunny Sky pushed the door and walked in.

The killing intent instantly locked the clear sky.

Qingtian didn't pay attention to the sharp gaze that came to him, and found a seat to sit down.

"Which one is Chief Herkekin. Ask questions, my time is precious. ”

Professor Antoine stood between Herkkin and Clear Sky: "Sir, please take a seat, please abide by our agreement and give Professor Clear Sky the safety and respect he deserves." ”

"I'm afraid that someone doesn't follow the agreement." Herkin glared angrily at Clear Sky, then sat back in his chair and asked Clear Sky again, "Where were you last night between eight and nine o'clock?" ”

"I'm right here." Clear Sky replied.

"Who can prove it?"

Professor Antoine said: "I can prove it! From 7 o'clock to 9 o'clock last night, Professor Sunny Sky instructed the students of the Secret Arts Department of the Academy to observe the fluorescence changes of the moon stone in different positions of the moon, and collect and preserve the moonlight according to the changes to make mysterious items.

Only about twenty minutes were left during this period...... No, in less than twenty minutes, the students of the Esoteriology Department who did the experiment together last night can prove it. ”

Only left for less than twenty minutes!

Herkkin found that the timing was a little wrong.

Rush to the scene of the crime from the Winter Capital Magical Steam Academy, arrange a space to cover the secret arts, kill a team of ice cave agents, and then return to the Winter Capital Magical Steam Academy.

Twenty minutes is impossible to do.

"Professor Weathersky, can you tell me what you've been doing in the twenty minutes you've been away?"

Clear Sky replied, "The exact time is sixteen minutes, I'll go back to my room and get a copy of the materials needed for the experiment, and Master Gary can prove it." ”

Gen Gehry was the same mage standing in the doorway to stop Helkekin, and he testified on behalf of Clear Sky: "Yesterday I was in charge of keeping Professor Clear Sky safe, and Professor Clear Sky did go back to his room to get a note. I stayed outside the door until I accompanied Professor Clearsky back to the mystic class. ”

Herkin didn't expect that not only was the time not right, but the clear sky even had an alibi witness.

Could it be the man who attacked the Ice Cave Agent last night...... It's not a clear sky.

"Professor Sunny Sky, where were you on the day of the Winter Hunting Festival?"

Antoine hurriedly replied, "Of course Professor Sunny Sky is in the academy. ”

Herkkin looked at the clear sky, waiting for her answer.

Clear Sky smiled meaningfully: "Yes, I'm in the academy for the Winter Hunting Festival. At that time, a student from the Occult Department asked me about the secret art of mechanical change, and I answered a lot of questions and gave her a demonstration.

This should be an arcane lesson she will never forget.

Her name seems to be ...... Irabim, a very cute girl.

Professor Antoine, can you call Ilabim, she can testify for me. ”

Antoine thought for a moment and said regretfully: "Irabim's father withdrew from school for her yesterday, and they had to leave the winter capital due to a job transfer.

Chief Herkkin, do you need me to bring Ilabim? Perhaps she and her family have not left the winter capital yet. ”

"No, you don't!"

Hurkin stared at the clear sky, and there was irrepressible anger in his eyes.

This is tantamount to admitting that she killed Agent Bartlele's team on Winter Hunt Day. The tragedy in that factory seemed to be in front of me again, with scattered machinery and limbs full of human shapes.

Now another elite team has been slaughtered, intuition tells Herkkin...... Most likely, it was sunny and dry.

But there is no evidence, not even circumstantial corroboration.

"Professor Weather, it seems that this is a misunderstanding, and your identity has made us a little too sensitive."

Mr. Herkin slowed his tone and made himself appear more amiable.

"Since it's a misunderstanding, there's nothing to do with me...... Clearsky stood up and said to Antoine, "Professor Antoine, I still have some things to talk to you about the World Tree." ”

Antoine hurriedly stood up and saluted Herkkin: "I'm sorry, Lord! You can't send each other, you can leave on your own. ”

Clear Sky and Antoine walked away, and the mages left, and Herkin gripped his hands with green tendons.

"Enoch was killed by an underground rebel, which at least proves that he found the place where he had to die, where did he find out?"

The subordinate behind him replied: "Commander Enoch has found out that the daughter of the leader of the rebels has recently accepted the employment of a Harut Heavy Industries steam engineer as a maid to take care of daily life.

It was after questioning the steam engineer that Commander Enoch was ambushed. We deduced that the steam engineer probably didn't have time to set up such a well-thought-out ambush.

Agents who were watching him in close proximity did not notice him leaving the residence or making contact with the outside world. ”

"Is the person monitoring the steam engineer still there?"

"They were all Commander Enoch's men, and after Enoch's death, they were reorganized into other teams and did not continue their surveillance missions.

Chief, do you need to re-inquire about the steam engineer? ”

Herkin thought for a moment and said, "Enoch didn't arrest anyone, which means he didn't ask anything." Send someone to continue to monitor ......"

"Yes, Greg.

(End of chapter)