As night fell, Bach got up and prepared to go to dinner.

At this moment, there was a knock on the office door, and a middle-aged man in a green robe came uninvited.

"Erich?" Bach looked at him, "If you're coming to me for a drink, you've chosen the wrong time, I've already made an appointment tonight." ”

"Well, I heard that the envoy group from Linfeng City has arrived today."

Erich leaned against the doorway and said, "How was the conversation with that genius alchemist, do you need my help?" ”

"Nope." Bach said calmly, "This is a matter between Peak City and Flamel, so don't bother Shatterstar City to intervene." ”

"That's too much to say." The corners of Erich's mouth curled.

"Flamel and Shattered Star City have had a friendship that has lasted for decades, how could Peak City easily intervene?

"For the sake of Flamell's development, Shatterstar City is willing to do a little favor to its allies—

"If you find it tricky, the dirty work that is not seen by the people, just leave it to us."

"You've lost your word." Bach glanced at him. "Stop now, I'll act like I didn't hear that.

"Flamel will remain neutral, as it was before and is now. Any friend who comes from afar is our honored guest, and ensuring their safety is the most basic responsibility of the host's family. ”

Erich smiled disapprehantly: "But if this guest becomes the enemy of the host's house, isn't it logical to eradicate the enemy?" ”

"That's enough." Bach's tone gradually turned cold, "Karl is still in Peak City and hasn't come back."

"I have a certain idea who is Flammel's friend and who is Flammel's enemy. It's not too early, so please come back tonight. ”

With that, Bach walked straight out of the office door and left without looking back.

"Heh......" Looking at his departing back, Erich's face also sank, and he chirped, "Pretend to be a good person." ”

Bach's son, Karl, was a hostage in Primepeak, but only those who knew Bach and the Flamel family knew that Karl was not particularly important to Framel.

Bach had many children, seven sons alone, although Karl was the young lord and the first heir, but his talent was not outstanding enough to be able to open up the gap with other brothers, and Bach did not particularly favor this son.

Even if he died, it would not have a big impact on Flammel's overall strength.

In fact, sending Karl as a hostage to Peaking City was a ploy by Bach after consulting with him.

Even if the cooperation talks collapsed in the end, Flamel and Peak City tore their faces.

Flamel could accept the loss of a Carl, but Forepeak couldn't afford to lose a Noren.

Therefore, Bach had already made a presupposition in Karl's mind that he would not be able to return, and now mentioning his son's safety was just a grandiose excuse.

The real reason for this is probably that Flamel finally decided not to tear his face with Peak.

Perhaps it was because during the afternoon negotiations, Peak City and Flamel reached a consensus.

Or maybe Flamel has changed his mind and no longer intends to obtain research results by any means.

But whatever the reason, the flow of this situation is not good for Shattered Star City and for the Roderick faction of the Southern Roland Empire.

Peak City belonged to the Robert faction of the Northern Roland Empire, in other words, their enemies, and he could not sit back and watch the enemy forces grow rapidly in front of his eyes.

At the same time, the cooperation with Peake City will also make Flamel subtly fall to the Robert faction, which is also something that Shatterstar City does not want to see.

Their partnership had to be stopped.

Erich's face showed a hint of fierceness, and then he called his own squire and whispered, "Go and inquire about the progress of the cooperation between Flamel and Implaudes, and then call for support from Shattered Star City."

"Tell the City Lord's Mansion that we have to prepare for the worst."

Since you, Flamelmel, are ready to pretend to be a good person, then we in Shattered Star City don't mind being a bad guy and forcing you to do it.

Don't you want Nolan alive and want to work with Peak?

Then I'll help you kill him and throw his body and research results in front of you.

Well, at this point, Noren has died in Flammel's territory, and it is impossible for Peak City and Flamel to be good.

And I have obtained the precious research results of soul searching, if you want it, join us!

When that time comes, I believe that this wise lord will know how to stop the loss and make the choice that is in the best interest of Flamel.

……

On this side, the envoy group led by Nolan followed the attendants to the banquet hall.

Before taking a seat, Nolan glanced at the tableware in front of him, but frowned and said, "Are you one person missing?" ”

Naturally, the few members of the Order dressed as attendants could not attend a dinner of this grade, but in addition to this, he, Yuna, Julius, Agaté, and Watson could come.

At this time, there were only four pairs of cutlery prepared in their row, which was obviously missing one.

"This ......" The attendant who led the way looked shocked, and thought that he had done something as simple as counting the number of people, but after looking back carefully, he felt that it was not wrong.

Aren't there just four of the big guys who came over this time...... Wait, the maid dressed as a maid is also going to be served?

In this kind of powerful dinner, the people who can sit are all big people with heads and faces, even personal maids are generally only allowed to stand behind the host's seat, how can there be a saying about serving the table?

The attendants have another place to eat, the so-called nobles are nobles, servants are servants, and even this relationship between dignity and inferiority is not distinguished, what kind of system is it?

Seeing that the attendant who led the way looked at Yuna with a look of embarrassment, Nolan reacted and ordered with a calm face: "Add another pair of cutlery." ”

"Yes, yes, I'm so sorry!"

Since the distinguished guest has spoken, the attendant who leads the way is also busy agreeing, and it is the greatest mission for the subordinates to satisfy the distinguished guest.

"It's okay, I'll ......," Yuna said quickly.

Having learned the manners of a maid at the dinner table from Manna, she actually knew her place.

She was about to explain to Nolan, but Nolan took her hand and walked towards the table: "You sit next to me." ”

What bullshit rules, aristocrats, or the real rules in this world, have always been only one-

Whoever is the boss is the rule.

Yuna was pulled into the seat next to Nolan, the second-in-command of the Emissary Corps, which was supposed to be the most senior of the three Knights' squad leaders.

She was afraid that being so favored would cause her companions to be dissatisfied, so she glanced back a little nervously, but fortunately did not see the scene she feared.

"There are obviously five people here, but there are only four pairs of cutlery, and they really don't have the eyesight to see it."

Julius whistled and echoed, "If our General Staff is angry because of this, Flamel will lose a lot this time~"

Agaté and Watson also sat down as usual, smiling gently at Yuna.

Is wearing a maid's uniform a maid? Shallow!

They are also high-level transcendentals, and of course they can vaguely detect Yuna's extraordinary skills.

And even if she is not extraordinary, Nolan loves her so much, which proves that she is not an ordinary maid and must be treated with courtesy.

Unswervingly follow the General Staff, whatever the General Staff says is what it is, and what the General Staff likes is what we like!

Now that Nolan has spoken, even if Bach comes, we Yuna must be on the table today!

Seeing that no one at the scene objected to her seat, Yuna's hanging heart slowly relaxed.

Not only that, but everyone's friendly attitude towards herself made her blush a little, is this what it feels like to be treated as a group pet?

It's really embarrassing.

And what made her heart pound the most was Nolan's attitude towards herself, when Nolan took the initiative to hold her hand, her mind went blank for a moment.

It's broken, it's going to be laughed at.

My dear master, a maid is not allowed to serve at the table!

She wanted to remind Nolan, but Nolan asked her to sit down.

Maybe he knew, but that's what he did.

Why? Do you want to make yourself happy?

Or did he want to tell himself that I was not a subordinate, but an equal to him and Julius?

Even if I don't do that, I ......

Yuna lowered her head slightly, barely maintaining a fairly calm face, but her heart was already dizzy.

In the midst of his thoughts, the door of the banquet hall opened again, and Bach came to the banquet with several of Flamel's dignitaries.

Arand and the old man Hiro, who had seen before, were among them.

"Looks like we're late." Bach sat in the master of the hall, with Noren's seat on his right-hand side.

"It's not too late, you're on time." Nolan smiled.

The attendants served wine to everyone present, and Bach stood up and raised his glass, "I wish Flamel and Impend's friendship to last forever." ”

Everyone stood up to drink, and the dinner began.

Should it be said that it is an ancient city in the middle of the empire, and the attendants are always serving top-notch food, many of which are not available in the border city of Linfeng.

Julius and the others enjoyed this feast on the tip of their tongues, but Nolan couldn't taste the delicacies wholeheartedly.

As the messenger of the envoy group, he still has to take all kinds of stubble from the other party, and for him this is not a dinner party, just an extension of the negotiation table.

Bach did not join the conversation at first, and of the several Flamel dignitaries who attended the dinner, he was most interested in the old man Hiro, whom he had seen during the day.

"Noren, after your new magic circle was introduced to Flamel, the first person to take over and study it was me."

Hiro bowed his head at Noren, "It's hard to imagine that you can create such a mysterious new magic circle at such a young age, and I don't know which master can teach such a powerful apprentice as you." ”

Due to the characteristics of knowledge circulation, it is the most common configuration in the alchemy world for famous teachers to produce high apprentices, and most of those famous alchemists can be traced back to a powerful master.

While it is true in a sense, Nolan is not so much a teacher as a teacher of the All-Knowing.

Of course, this secret cannot be humanized for others either.

So for Hiro, this is a very ordinary exclamation and small talk, but for him it is difficult to answer.

"Master Hiro's words are wrong."

While Nolan was thinking about how to answer and divert the topic, Aland, who was beside Hiro, smiled and said, "Nolan's teacher and I are actually from the same school, and his teacher specializes in other subjects.

"So I know that Nolen's attainments in the field of circle science are purely personal talent. Some people are just able to understand the mysteries of alchemy without a teacher, and like him, they can be considered true geniuses. ”

Among the people present, Arand had the most contact with Nolan, and his words were naturally full of credibility.

As soon as this statement came out, everyone was amazed, and Hiro also accepted such exaggerated rhetoric, and seriously analyzed: "I think so.

"The structure of the new circle is imaginative, completely different from the old circle, if it is deeply influenced by the old circle system, it will become a shackle, and it is difficult to jump out of the original framework and make innovations.

"However, if you don't know anything about the circle, you will definitely not be able to achieve such an achievement...... When I think about it, I really feel that the opportunity is amazing. ”

"Haha, it is precisely by doing what ordinary people can't do that Nolan can be called a genius like no other, this kind of achievement cannot be replicated, and analysis can't analyze any fame."

Arand quietly diverted the topic and raised his glass to Nolan: "Welcome to Flamell, I'll toast you first." ”

"Thank you." Nolan raised his glass and drank it down.

Aland was helping him divert the topic that was inconvenient to talk about, and he did admit his affection.

"I can't wait to work on this new rune system with you."

Hiro added, "I know you have your own plans and won't join Flamel for the time being, but this won't affect our cooperation.

"In fact, quite a few high-level, legendary alchemists have not joined Flamel for various reasons, but we have maintained frequent contact and communication so far, and this is not a problem at all.

"As long as we share the same ambition to dedicate ourselves to the truth, we will be like-minded friends wherever we are."

Noren was stunned for a moment, and then smiled: "I think so too." ”

This is worthy of the holy city of Flamel in the hearts of alchemists.

pattern, opened.

"This dinner is for you to wash the dust, and I won't talk about business tonight."

Bach also smiled and raised his glass to him, "Flamel and Peak City are on the same right path, we have the same purpose, and I believe that as long as we show our sincerity, we will be able to reach a long-term cooperation." ”

"Indeed." Nolan clinked his glass and said, "That's what I'd like to see." ”

Although the first meeting in the afternoon did not bear fruit, at this dinner, Flamel still showed sufficient sincerity.

At least on the surface.

If Flamel really benefits Peak, as long as they offer a high enough price, he is not unwilling to share the new rune system with Flamel.

After all, no matter how mysterious and obscure the new rune system is, it will eventually be cracked one day.

Especially in the master of Flamel, he did not dare to guarantee that he would be able to monopolize this technology for a long time.

All things considered, if everyone can come up with each other's most valuable research results to cooperate and share, it should also be the best outcome for both parties.

After that, there was no verbal temptation or intrigue, and the dinner soon ended in a relaxed atmosphere.

The envoys said goodbye to Bach and the others and returned to their accommodation in a special car.

"I feel like Flamel's people are pretty talkative." Julius hiccuped, "It's good, I don't know what else I'll be able to taste tomorrow." ”

"Take your time, stay here for a few more days." Nolan smiled, "There's something for you to enjoy." ”

While talking, the group came to the corridor outside the room, and at this time, a middle-aged man in a green robe walked over, and when the two eyes met, the person nodded politely to him.

Noren didn't know what the identity of this middle-aged man was, but he must not be an ordinary person who could live here.

He bowed slightly to the middle-aged man, and the two of them walked to the other end of the hallway.

thought that this was a very common chance encounter, but at the moment when the two passed by, the voice of the omniscient book suddenly sounded in his heart-

"Fourth-Order Soul Spell 'Tracking Imprint', has been recorded."

"Knowledge +16"

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