The first time they met, the two sides did not agree at the negotiating table.

Seeing that the atmosphere was at an impasse, Nolan yawned slightly.

Bach also called the attendant and said: "After a long journey, you must be tired, please take a break, there will be a dinner party in the evening to wash the dust for you." ”

"I'm tired." Nolan got up, bowed, and left the office.

He was not surprised that the first negotiations did not progress.

His requirements for Flamel are a bit too much, but Flamel is the same, hoping that Peak City can show sincerity and share the new magic circle technology with them.

This is also a common operation in negotiations, and no one will be naïve enough to reveal their bottom line and inventory as soon as they come up.

There is still time for the next few days, so let's talk slowly.

Anyway, there is a high probability that the cooperation can be negotiated in the end, and as for the specific terms of cooperation, it depends on whether the two sides can win more benefits for their own forces.

Here, Bach watched the figures of Noren and the accompanying maid disappear at the door of the office, and asked, "What does the master think?" ”

"Younger than I thought." Hiro sighed, "There was light in his eyes. ”

After the New Year, Nolan was eighteen years old.

But if you put him in the category of a legendary alchemist, there is no difference between seventeen and eighteen.

To be able to become a legendary alchemist before the age of thirty is already a fairly young genius.

At the age of seventy, Hiro no longer accepts apprentices, and the people he usually works with are all old seniors in their forties and fifties, and now meeting a young man like Noren really makes him feel like his eyes are bright.

"Legendary Alchemist...... It's the tests that make you a legend, isn't it? ”

It was his confident tone and eyes that made him aware of the possibilities contained in this young body.

Flamel ...... No, the Alchemy Society needs this kind of infusion of young blood to rejuvenate the alchemy community, which has been somewhat stagnant in recent years.

"Still, he's a tough opponent too."

Bach instructed the assistant on the side, "Report on the current situation in Linfeng City, has there been anything special going on there recently?" ”

He was very concerned about the news revealed by Nolan during the negotiation just now, that Peak City had been able to achieve self-sufficiency in magic crystals?

"To say something special......

The assistant quickly flipped through the documents in his hand, "There was a Demon Beast Tide invasion in the Linfeng Mountains in mid-December, and Linfeng City then dispatched troops to quell the disaster, and returned at the end of December. ”

Bach thought thoughtfully: "It will take half a month to calm down the beast tide, and it seems that it has encountered a powerful demonic beast in the mountain range." ”

"Exactly." The assistant nodded, "According to the information observed, the thunder and beast roar in the depths of the woods have been going on for a long time, and it is speculated that it may have encountered a powerful demonic beast above the seventh order at that time. ”

"Now that I think about it, it's a strange thing, it's impossible for a high-level demonic beast to come to the periphery of the Linfeng Mountain Range for no reason, it's probably attracted by something."

Bach tapped his finger on the table and said, "Combined with his attitude, it is reasonable to speculate that Linfeng City has most likely discovered a vein of magic crystal raw ore in the Linfeng Mountain Range, so as to get rid of its dependence on our magic crystal." ”

Warcraft are attracted to the high concentration of magical energy around the ore vein, which is basic common knowledge in Flamel.

In order to ensure the safety of Loki's ore veins, Flamel spends a lot of manpower and financial resources every year to clear out the demonic beasts around the ore veins.

In fact, the movement of mining veins is not small, and it is impossible to keep this matter a secret.

Even if Noren didn't make it public, sooner or later, the spies in Peak City would be able to detect something unusual.

And since he dared to take the initiative to show this card, it means that Linfeng City has successfully mined the magic crystal ore in the past half a month, and it is not far from the state of self-sufficiency.

"That's really ......," Hiro raised his eyebrows, "if they mine a rare vein, we'll have to reassess the potential of Peak City." ”

"So it's a tough opponent."

Bach said in a deep voice, "When we see Noren today, you and I can see that this son is an ambitious man.

"It would be nice if he could be used by Flammel, but if he can't ......"

He remembered what Erich, the messenger of Shattered Star City, had said a few days ago.

If Nolan refuses to cooperate, killing him directly and using soul searching to obtain his research results is also a solution.

Noren is not famous now, and if it is done correctly, the world will only know that it is the new rune system published by Flamel, and will not remember who its real creator is.

It is true that this will cause hostility in Peak, but Summit's strength is not as good as that of Flamel.

Moreover, the empire is already divided and full of strife. When order is gone, barbarism and chaos follow.

Even if Flamel did such a thing, what could Peak City do?

Will the eldest prince Robert stand up for a dead man to help Peaks City? He didn't make a move when the Lebuse clan called!

Bach thought to himself, his eyes flickered slightly, Hero looked at him, and suddenly asked:

"Are you worried that Ringpeak City will surpass Flamel in the development of alchemy in the future?"

"I didn't say that."

"No, that's what you mean." Hiro stared into Bach's eyes, "You're afraid, you're jealous, your eyes are different from Nolan's, focus, confidence, the desire to learn, where did you throw these things?"

"You were once the proud son of the sky, but since you became the lord of Flamel, how long has it been since you stepped into the laboratory to engage in front-line experimental research?

"You...... Do you remember who you are as an alchemist? ”

"Of course I do." Bach looked away, "But as a city lord, I can't just think about academic research. ”

"Yes." Hiro nodded, "You also have to consider the reputation of Flamel and the Alchemy Society.

"I am an elder of the Flamel family and a director of the Alchemy Society, but my ancestral home is not in Flammel, I was originally born as an unknown alchemist in a small southern town.

"I have come here because I have long admired the name of Flammel, and I am convinced that this is the best place for alchemists, because I have heard that it is fair and clean.

"It can give all alchemists a fair judging standard for their work, and it can provide the best research environment for all alchemists who love alchemy.

"Because of this, a large number of alchemists from all over the world gather here.

It is for this reason that the Alchemy Society has become a convincing benchmark for alchemists.

"That's why Flamel is the holy city of alchemists."

"Although I am not a Flamael, I love this land, and I hope that it will always remain pure and ideal, and that it will never be tainted by the intrigues of the world.

"Nolan's visit to Flamel shows that he sees us as trusted allies, and we must not betray this trust, no matter how our cooperation turns out.

Bach ...... There are always things in the world that are more important than temporary interests, and Flamel did not become a holy city because it was strong, I hope you will think about it again. ”

With that, Hiro also left the office.

The room fell silent, Bach's face was a little gloomy, and he snorted: "What a naïve guy......"

Hero was a scholar who had dedicated his life to alchemy, and as an alchemist, he respected his predecessors.

But as a city lord and as a politician, Hero's ideas were naïve and pure to the point of being almost stupid.

The so-called non-our race will have different hearts, and the powerful power is, of course, the most secure in their own hands.

Even if you can't hold it, destroying it is not a bad idea.

Only, that's the way it goes...... Hiro's words still pierced the pain point in his heart like a sharp sword, making his mood faintly irritable.

Face your heart, as Hero said.

As the study of the new rune system deepened, his attitude towards the young man did change from admiration to fear.

Because his potential is too great, and before he knows it, he is out of his control.

So, for that reason alone, is Flamel going to erase him and take his gains for himself?

What is the difference between this and a robber who buys and sells?

No matter what kind of reason is used to cover it up and put it in the evaluation of future generations, this is an out-and-out despicable act.

Especially in the circle of alchemists, plagiarizing other people's research results is no different from killing parents, and it is an act of common anger between people and gods.

Once this is exposed, the reputation that Flamel has accumulated for thousands of years will be ruined from his hands.

Not only that, in order to persuade Noren to come over, he "mortgaged" his son Carl to Linfeng City.

It is conceivable that once Flamel chooses to "rip the ticket", then Carl will also be executed immediately by Peak.

At the risk of Flammel's disrepute, he will kill Noren at the cost of selling his own son and seize the research results of the new rune system......

Is it really worth it all?

"Whether it's Nolan or Hiro, they're all naïve guys......"

Bach muttered, and then let out a soft sigh, "But I really envy that the new era was created by these such naïve guys."

"What Flamel lacks is this kind of pure talent."

……

Under the leadership of the attendants, the envoy group came to the place where they stayed.

The rooms were large, with two bedrooms, large enough for Nolan and Yuna to live together, while the Knights were placed in the next room.

"The environment is not bad." Nolan opened the window in the room.

The inn was next door to the Lord's Mansion, in the busiest part of Flamamel, and he planned to go down there when he had time.

Behind her, Yuna put her luggage on the floor, and at the door, several attendants carried a few large suitcases to the room.

What's in it? Julius glanced curiously, clothes could not have taken up such a large space.

Of course, this was the private belongings of the General Staff, and before he could get nervous enough to ask a direct question, he glanced at it and returned to his room.

It was free time until the dinner began, and Nolan lay on the queen bed in the master bedroom, watching Yuna meticulously inspect the corners of the room.

"Did you find anything?" He asked.

"No anomalies have been found at this time." Yuna checked back and forth twice and replied.

"Who taught you this, Manna?"

"Yes, every time you come to a new environment, it's a necessary inspection process."

"Hah, that's reliable."

"Toot-" Suddenly there was a knock on the bedroom door, and Yuna went to open it, and it was Aland.

"Resting?" Arand asked, "Is it convenient to talk?" ”

"It's just boring." Nolan sat up, "Come in." ”

The two sat down in the living room area, Yuna made them a cup of tea, and Arand looked at Noren and said, "How was the conversation with Lord Bach?" ”

"Not so fast." Nolan shrugged his shoulders, "Let's talk slowly, I expect to stay here for about three days, and I hope to negotiate the cooperation before I go back." ”

"Don't worry, there will be results."

Arand smiled, "Flamel wants to work with you, that's why he always asks me to invite you."

"Today is the first contact, the main thing is to understand the situation and demands of both sides, as long as both sides have the intention of cooperation, we will definitely be able to reach a consensus in these two days."

"I think so." Nolan took a sip of tea, "Do you plan to continue lobbying me this time?"

"Speaking of which, I won't give in to the terms related to interests, right? After all, it's a collaboration between two cities, and it's not child's play. ”

"Of course not." Arand laughed, "I'm just in charge of bringing you here." This time I came to talk to you not for official business, but for private matters. ”

"Private?" Nolan was curious.

During the month, Aland visited Peaks every week, and every time he came, he would meet Nolan to discuss alchemy or chatter with him.

For Nolan, Arand was the first colleague to keep up with his own thinking in the field of alchemy, and he gained a lot of knowledge and inspiration from his exchanges.

Over and over again, Nolan also became acquainted with Arand, who could be regarded as his first friend in Flamel.

"Well, actually, I was hiding one thing from you before."

Arand sighed, "I wanted to tell you from the beginning, but at the time...... We weren't that acquainted yet, and I didn't want to be mistaken by you for a deliberate relationship, so I didn't say it.

"I've wanted to know you for a long time, and I took over the task of envoy to Lord Bach in the first place.

"Because—I know your teacher, Rasti Wies, and we used to be good friends.

"Rasti had left Flamel for various reasons, and he had vowed to return one day.

"Now that he is dead, you have helped him fulfill this wish...... If his Heavenly Spirit could see this scene, he would definitely feel gratified.

"As a friend of his, I'm really happy for him and guiding you – it's one of the few things I can do for him.

"Now that you have come to Flammel, I have finally fulfilled my wish.

"Speaking of seniority, I should still be your uncle, but it doesn't matter, you still have to be called by name, haha, who called us New Year's friends......"

Aland was chatting, thinking that this was a rare and warm reminiscence, but when he saw Nolan's expression gradually becoming difficult to see, he couldn't help but be stunned for a moment:

"Huh? Nolan, what's wrong with you? ”

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