For a moment, there was silence in the study.

The atmosphere between them and their father probably made Lanch guess that this conversation might mean a lot to them.

Looking at the father's face, it is a conversation about the future, responsibility and family honor.

So it's not good for him to say anything before his father speaks.

Eyes moved slowly, and Ranch noticed that the butler was smiling at him.

It's still the same old fox-like smile as ever.

Lanchi felt a little uncomfortable, and then he looked away.

Then you can look at the towering bookshelves, the dazzling array of books, and the oil paintings hanging on the walls.

It is said to be an ancient masterpiece that has been treasured by the family for a long time, and it is illuminated by an elegant magic lamp, which fills the entire study with an artistic atmosphere.

But apparently.

It is inferior to Lanchi's paintings.

Long.

Noe finally seemed to have a sentence in mind, and spoke:

"Lanchi, you've been an adult for a month...... During this time, the family has settled too many troubles for you, and I don't think you can go on like this without scruples. ”

A brief silence followed.

Or maybe it's a kind of waiting time.

Noe wasn't sure if Ranch would lose his temper in anger after he said this, because the performance was exposed.

Because of the changes in the past two days, Ranch seems to him to be more like a temporary performance countermeasure.

It is likely that Ranch also realized that his family would begin to restrain his extravagant spending and reckless behavior.

Therefore, he must be enduring his stubborn vices, and wants to survive this catastrophe by temporarily pretending to be obedient.

However.

To Noe's surprise.

Ranch's eyes were always clear and calm.

He reflected on the question for a moment and nodded earnestly.

Answered:

"I'm really sorry, I promise I won't do anything to damage my family's reputation again."

This made Noe a little stunned, and he couldn't help but squeeze the corners of his eyes.

He looked at Ranch again.

No matter how you look at it, it's a good teenager.

Even for a while, Noai felt that he should be proud to have such a knowledgeable and bright-eyed son.

This kid is either really repentant, or he is still stubborn.

Although Noe prefers the former, he also knows that the latter is more likely.

It can't be that this stupid son suddenly has a complete change in his mental state because of a certain opportunity, right?

But it doesn't matter.

Regardless of whether Ranchi is acting or not, Noe has a way to fundamentally determine what to do with Ranchi next.

"Ahem."

Noët cleared his throat and sat up straighter, staring at Ranch,

"How are you preparing for the entrance exam of the Alchemy Academy?"

His tone seemed to become a little softer, but his tone was more severe,

"You know, although I need the Empire all year round because of cross-border trade, it doesn't mean that I completely ignore you. Tolerance for you is also based on the premise that you are serious about living. ”

"Humph......"

As soon as the words fell.

The butler standing behind Noe couldn't help but smile slightly.

Three of them are gloating about the young master's predicament, and seven are amusing to see how the young master will respond.

“……”

Lan Qi didn't say anything for the time being, and he was also shocked when he heard the words.

In the memory of my predecessor, I really never learned!

The Alchemy Academy that Noai refers to is a branch of the oldest Academy of Echrita in the royal capital of the Hutton Kingdom.

Every year, this academy admits potential students from the Hutton Kingdom and surrounding countries, and it is also famous in the entire Southern Continent.

The Alchemy Academy is one of the four branches under it.

The entrance examination of the Alchemy Academy, which is known for its alchemy technology and theoretical research, was so difficult that the predecessor gave up directly before he could start working hard.

And the predecessor has been lying that he is trying to be admitted to the Alchemy Academy, so as to deceive his parents of peace of mind and trust, and squander a lot of pocket money to have fun all day long.

Damn, this damn predecessor.

I've enjoyed all the blessings, and now it's my turn to take the blame!

Ranchi cursed in his heart.

However, in the original development, the predecessor really did not encounter the trouble of the moment.

Because Talia will help this stupid rich boy end the troubles of life.

Thinking of this, Lan Qi suddenly frowned.

"Father, are there any other companies in this world with the same name as the 'Wilford Chamber of Commerce'?"

Lanch asked.

"Huh?"

Noët seemed puzzled by Lanchi's sudden divergence from the subject, but looking at Lanchi's serious eyes, he replied rather proudly:

"I don't dare to say whether there are any small businesses with similar names, but we are the only large commercial enterprises that trade with the Creaton Empire across the Hutton Kingdom."

After Noe finished speaking, Lanchi did not change his expression, but nodded silently.

Now that he has changed the fate of "being killed by Taria" and survived, correspondingly, he will also face some situations that the originally stupid rich and young would not have encountered.

Ranch had long felt that his surname "Wilford" was a little familiar, but he couldn't remember where he was impressed.

After hearing Noe's words, Ranch finally remembered that in the main plot of the game two years after the timeline, there was a side quest called "The Wilford Massacre"!

The mission prompts that a multinational trading company suddenly closed down overnight for unknown reasons, and the people related to the company's top management were also killed one by one. Players can choose whether to investigate or not, and the mission level is very high.

His surname is Wilford, and his family's business is also called Wilford Chamber of Commerce, and there is only this large multinational company......

That's like your own house.

It seems that he can't lie down casually, at least for a year and a half, investigate and solve the potential hidden dangers of the family in advance!

The family's money is all relied on for his retirement at the age of 20, and he must be guarded.

Thinking back to the relevant information about the Echrita Academy in his memory,

"I promise that I will pass the entrance exam."

Ranch replied rather calmly.

He didn't really mind going to this academy in the royal capital.

It can even be said that in the memory of the predecessor, it was a dreamlike academy-

Not only does it have the most cutting-edge magical engineering technology and many high-level facilities in the Hutton Kingdom, but it will also be extremely protected.

He is now a first-order jobless with no combat effectiveness, no power to protect himself, and no position "enough to make the big people pay attention to him and protect him".

Rushing to the most likely source of the problem, the Cress Empire, to investigate is undoubtedly fatal.

It's better to develop your potential in the Hutton Kingdom first.

If you want to rise to fame as soon as possible.

Even to gain the favor of some powerful or powerful people in this world to accumulate contacts.

Then becoming a card maker must be the most suitable shortcut for your talent.

Going to the Academy of Ixerita with the help of the resources of the Academy of Magic Crafts is far more efficient than staying in such a border city-state and researching card making alone.

Wangdu is also a more suitable stage for yourself to show your strengths.

No matter how bad it is, as long as he can make a fortune in the royal capital of Ichrite, when the time comes, he will find a way to bring down his father's Wilford Chamber of Commerce with his own hands, and he can also avoid the destruction of his family!

"Huh?"

Noe raised his eyebrows, not realizing that Lanchi was full of filial piety at the moment, but only questioned Lanqi's confidence in saying that he wanted to enroll.

He thought that his stupid son, who acted like a thug, would be exposed here.

Unexpectedly, in addition to frowning, Lan Qi was still stiff-mouthed.

Lanch's reaction today was indeed unexpected by Noe at every step.

Noel didn't have much energy to take care of Ranchi's daily life, and every time he asked the butler and maid about Ranchi's condition, they both tried their best to protect Ranchi.

But Noe is not stupid, he can still roughly judge what kind of state Ranchi is usually in.

"Since you say so, if you successfully pass the entrance exam, then I misunderstood you, and I will apologize to you......"

Noe said in a deep voice, his torch-like gaze probing Ranchi's emerald green eyes,

"But if you can't pass the academy's exams, does that prove that you're cheating us into trusting you?"

"Of course, to the point."

Ranch's voice in response was still unhurried.

"Then I won't bother you today, and continue to study hard. I will help you buy a train ticket to the royal capital in advance, so you don't have to worry about this. ”

At this point, seeing that if Lanchi simply promised, Noai was also satisfied.

Since Lanchi still has a hard mouth now.

Nor did he mind using this to justify the punishment that Ranchi would accept after some setbacks.

Noe didn't really think that Lan Qi would be able to pass the Alchemy Academy's exam.

Or simply not at all.

With the complexity of the Alchemy Academy's exam, the number of subjects, and the extremely high passing standards, you have to prepare carefully for at least two or three years.

And this year, the entrance exams for Echrita Academy will start in three months.

Even the Alchemy Academy, which least needed talent, Lan Qi couldn't handle it.

When he goes to the royal capital to meet the other talented peers of the three academies, I am afraid that he will realize how stupid and pathetic his laziness, arrogance, and rat eyes are.

"I see."

Ranch affirmed.

The father has obviously questioned himself all the time in his heart, but he has always said that he has high emotional intelligence, and he has to send himself to the royal capital, and Lan Qi feels respected.

Then he will definitely respond to his father's expectation,

"As long as you are sure that you can send me to the royal capital to show my strength, I guarantee that you will receive the good news that I have successfully entered the royal capital of Echrita Academy."

“…… Scold. ”

Noe almost laughed out loud when he heard this.

He picked up his teacup and took a sip of tea, holding back the sneer that was about to appear on his face.

And also show their strengths.

If you go to school, can you still give me a whole wave of big out?

Noe didn't expect the conversation to go so smoothly today, he had prepared for a rather unpleasant quarrel between their father and son.

Ranch's punishment is inevitable, as he wants to teach the arrogant and overconfident Ranchi to pay for his mistakes.

Today, unexpectedly, a good peace treaty was reached because of Lanch's sincerity.

According to Noe, the difference is that before punishing Ranch, let him go to the royal capital to see the world.

Anyway, for the entrance exam to Ichrita Academy, Ranchi was just going to lose face.

As for letting Ranchi go to the royal capital, Noe was not at all worried that Ranchi would become a wild horse.

In this small place on the border, Lanch, who has never seen the world, can be arrogant.

But on the big stage of the real Southern Continent, the royal capital of Ichrita, which is full of big shots, this dog will definitely not be able to make any waves.

After all.

Noe knows Lanchi very well, and Lanchi is just that kind of paper tiger-type stupid kid.

And it's definitely not a demon king who will evolve uncontrollably as soon as he arrives in the right environment.

This is still very reassuring.