As Felix, bypassing the Grand Duke of Osteria to meet with Princess Tulum alone is strictly an arrogant practice and does not conform to diplomatic etiquette.

But on the one hand, Felix is worthy of the name of the Magic Federation, and even the Grand Duke can't do anything to him, and on the other hand, the great magician's character who has always focused on academics has decided that his actions will not make the aristocratic circle think too much.

Werner, the capital of Oritria.

Embassy of the Kingdom of Tulum.

Veronica dressed as a princess and received Felix with a super-standard courtesy.

"I've seen Her Royal Highness the Princess."

Although Felix is lazy to socialize, the Osterian personality means that he does not allow himself to be rude in front of a princess of another country, especially since this princess is also very polite to him.

"It's an honor to meet you, Lord Felix."

Unlike Tulum and Oshik, in the entire Western Continent, the status of mages is the highest, even higher than that of most nobles.

For many members of the Blue Alliance, although the Grand Duke and the King are the undisputed heads of state, they do not really hold as much power as they imagined.

Especially in the more than 100 years since the establishment of the Blue Alliance, the strength of the Magic Federation has become stronger and stronger, and it has even had an impact on the royal power and the aristocratic system.

Veronica is well aware of Felix's influence within Osteria and the entire Blue League, which is different from the influence that teacher Blanche has built up through charisma and connections alone.

Snubbing Blanche may only be attacked by public opinion, but it annoys Felix...... The Grand Magician has the actual decision-making power within the Federation's branches.

"Your Royal Highness, Honorable Princess, please forgive me for not making those flamboyant diplomatic words, in fact, I have come today and have nothing to do with the affairs of the Duchy and Tulum."

After the two sides were seated, Felix wasted no time and prepared to cut straight to the point.

"Actually, I don't like cumbersome etiquette." Veronica smiled when she saw that people were talking, "Although I don't know anything about magic, I have heard of the prestige of His Excellency Felix when I was in Tulum, so please feel welcome. ”

Felix said politely, and then immediately said: "You know, Susan is my disciple, and yesterday she brought back a manuscript, saying that it was given to you by Your Highness......"

Veronica nodded, "Yes, if you're referring to Rak......"

Her Royal Highness, who had no foundation in magic, couldn't say anything for a while.

Felix continued, "Laxiri's proof of the fourth conjecture of the α surface domain. ”

"yes, I'm sorry I can't remember such a long name." Veronica smiled awkwardly and said, "If you're referring to this manuscript, it's really me who gave it to Susan." ”

"May I ask Your Highness the Princess, can you reveal who the author of this manuscript is?"

He ...... It's a friend of mine. ”

"I would venture to ask again, is it your friend of Tulum?"

"Yes."

Veronica had already roughly guessed the other party's intentions when Felix came to ask for a meeting, but she didn't expect the great magician to be so straightforward.

When Colin gave her the letter, she didn't really think much of it.

Tulum has always been inferior to the Western Continent in the field of elemental research, and although Colin Vane is talented in magic, Veronica, as his fiancée, is not clear.

Therefore, the fiancé has a little experience in magic, and it seems reasonable to ask himself, who happens to be in the Western Continent, to find someone to help verify it.

It wasn't until Felix came to visit without an appointment that she vaguely realized that the letter was not simple.

"Your Excellency Roman Sagan is one of the magicians I admire the most, and I have heard that the disciple of Your Excellency the 'Storm Guide' happens to be the fiancé of His Highness, I have never dared to underestimate Tulum's magical heritage, but with all due respect, Tulum has sunk in terms of elemental theory research...... It's been a long time, and there haven't been too many dazzling achievements recently, and I'm curious about which peer has made new progress. ”

Knowing that Veronica didn't know much about magic, Felix was subtle and unprofessional, but the meaning was obvious - I just wanted to know who that guy was.

Veronica was momentarily speechless.

She didn't know if it was appropriate to name Colin Vane in that case.

Although it seems to be a face-showing thing, she can't make a decision for Colin rashly.

Veronica hesitated.

Felix seemed to be aware of his gaffe, and somewhat guessed Veronica's predicament, thought about it, changed his mind and said:

"Your Royal Highness, I don't want to say anything against my will, at present, this manuscript is of high academic value, but due to space limitations, many details cannot be judged, and if this friend of mine really wants to find someone to verify it, I would prefer him to put it together as a formal paper, and if he can, I even suggest that he publish it in our Elemental Journal.

"This is not hubris, if your friend's proof is accurate, I believe that within the entire Blue Alliance, Osteria is also one of the best options."

For fear of Veronica's layman's misunderstanding, he explained:

"It's not uncommon for Tulum magicians to publish papers within the Blue Alliance."

Felix didn't say it explicitly, but the meaning of his words was clear - none of your Tulum institutions were qualified to publish this paper.

Veronica, of course, knew this, and was relieved to hear that the other party didn't ask her to agree in person.

"Thank you, Your Excellency Felix, for your concern and suggestion, I believe this is a result that will satisfy both of us, but I still need to ask the original owner of this manuscript, please understand."

"Of course."

Felix said, "If all goes well, I highly recommend Werner's local journal Elemental Theory, which is not only the best academic journal in Osteria, but also has a ...... Benefits in many ways. ”

Given the identity of the other party, Felix did not go into too much detail, but he believed that with the scholarly level of the author, it should be easy to make a judgment.

In order to increase the stakes, Felix continued: "I know that Your Highness has recently been discussing an agreement with our country on a reduction in trade taxes between the two countries, and if nothing else, I myself will participate in the formulation of the agreement as an observer of the Magic Federation......"

He didn't go any further, but he believed that Her Royal Highness the princess, who had traveled to the Western Continent as an ambassador, would understand what it meant.

Veronica's eyes lit up instantly.

Osteria's major foreign affairs, though nominally decided by the Grand Duke and the nobles.

However, according to the rules of the Alliance, the Magic Federation of the Blue Alliance must also send observers to assist.

Aiding is more akin to oversight, in order to prevent individual countries from making decisions that are detrimental to the alliance as a whole.

Veronica smiled, "Please rest assured, I will contact that friend of mine immediately." ”

"In that case, I am waiting for the good news from Your Highness."

"Each other."

After seeing Felix off, Veronica walked to the embassy terrace, thinking about how to explain the matter to Colin.

But I suddenly found that this is not as simple as I imagined.

The griffon, who had delivered the message for the two, had not yet returned.

Even if everything went well, I don't know how many days have passed by waiting for my letter to pass, and then waiting for Colin to write his paper and send it back.

And the negotiation of a foreign trade agreement with Osteria is already close at hand.

She was in a dilemma when a chirp rang from the sky.

The giant griffin descends slowly, delivering Colin Vane's letter.

Veronica put aside all her worries for a while, ready to read her fiancé's love letter before thinking about anything else.

However, when she unfolded the letter and read a few sentences, she was stunned on the spot.

"Dear Veronica, if I'm not wrong about the expected timing, you should need this paper by now."

Looking down, I saw a bold headline on my head.

Proof of the Fourth Conjecture of the Laxili α Surface Area

(End of chapter)