Chapter 854: It's been a long time
However, we all know that the shamelessness of a seller's market is that if someone really plays hooliganism, you don't even have the slightest way to counter it. Obviously, for Lu Xi, the profiteer system with no discipline and no lower limit is such a shameless seller's market. For a poor consumer facing such unscrupulous profiteers, it is already a blessing in life that he is not forced to buy and sell and be forcibly promoted.
But the problem is, "several" is just forget it, and the language I think is really taught by the physiology and hygiene teacher, but what about the S-level martial arts? Where is that thing now?
Lu Xi pondered it carefully, and found that the rewards such as "talent", "title", and the most attribute points, skill points, and experience points were actually only understandable and indescribable, and they were some kind of specious and intangible things, except for Lu Xi himself, naturally no one could discover the mystery of this.
On the other hand, the system never seems to give a very material and concrete reward. It's like that kind of unscientific development like an eye blinking, and suddenly sending out some more rewards in the backpack, such as equipment gold coins, resources, or sister paper, etc., has never happened at all. In addition, although the system is a profiteer, there seems to be no example of losing character such as not fulfilling what was promised. So, Lu Xi couldn't help but look forward to it, and wanted to see how the other party would send the legendary "Auckland-based S-level martial arts" to him.
Anyway, giving a silver piece in exchange for a dark gold creature is a bit subtle, but it's a big deal. The rest. can only hope that the system will make up for it as promised...... This is especially the sorrow of the shopkeeper's bullying!
There are various types of holy water in the Basilica of Santa Elena, although the priests are exhausted. But not so nervous that she couldn't even use the magic power to heal her colleagues, Miss Arther should have been saved. Got new gear. And Lu Xizhi, who also swiped the prestige of the Great Holy Hall, was so proud that he immediately bid farewell to His Majesty the Cardinal, and set foot on the road back to Yongchen Palace in the face of the dawn day.
At this time, a large number of forbidden troops had already entered the imperial capital, basically restoring the stability of the entire city. There were fires in some parts of the city, but they were quickly extinguished. There have even been some citizens on the streets, bringing water and food to the patrolling and stationed soldiers, a good scene of the military and civilians fish and water, which greatly gives people a sense of "the king enters the city." Scene of the "Rice Bowl Pot". However, in fact, the real "Wang Shi" has just entered Seredir, and even if he runs fast, he should arrive in the imperial capital ten days later.
But before that, millions of stone of food would reach the imperial capital along the waterways, bringing the greatest relief to the refugees outside the city who had been tormented by war-torn displacement and hunger and cold for a whole winter. If all goes well, at least in the prestige of the people, Her Royal Highness the First Princess of the World will no longer have anyone to shake. Of course, get food and clothing. And the refugees who may get the settling-in allowance will never notice that in a sense, Her Royal Highness the World's No. 1 Princess, who saved them, is actually one of the culprits who ruined their peaceful life.
Leaving the Basilica of Santa Elena. Hurricane said he wanted to visit the refugee camp outside the city to see if there was anything he could do to help. Lu Xi always felt that this girl seemed to have other plans, but the reason given by others was so bright. Naturally, he had no reason to object.
So, the two groups were separated for a while. The wind took the Storm Knights straight out of the city. Lu Xi returned the same way with Lim and the two villagers. On the way home, though. He didn't know why he suddenly had a whim, and he made a detour to the federal embassy, only to find that both sides of the embassy street had been set up by elite and powerful forbidden soldiers. After a little inquiry, I found out that since the beginning of the civil war, that is, the moment Her Royal Highness the First Princess of the World officially raised the flag in the north, Emperor Iken has set up roadblocks at all the entrances and exits of Embassy Street, and sent more than twice as many patrols and sentry posts as usual.
They do not allow any ordinary citizens to approach Embassy Street, and members of the embassy who want to go out are also subject to very strict checks. Even transporters who deliver daily necessities to embassies of various countries must pass through three checks.
The reason given by the uncle was to protect the diplomats, but to put it bluntly, it was just lawless imprisonment and play. Emperor Iken's attitude was very clear: since it is a civil war among the Aucklanders, you group of suspicious foreigners should stay in the house honestly for me, don't come out to add fuel to the fire, and don't think about any expectations.
It has to be said that this practice is very hooligan and chauvinistic, but it is also a necessary measure. Of course, relying on the national power of Auckland's world hegemon, coupled with the high-sounding banner, ordinary small countries naturally have "no complaints" about this. And the big countries like the Federation and Virginia, perhaps because they were busy opening the film with the undead and orcs, even kept silent.
When Karin entered the imperial capital and became the new master of the Yongchen Palace, Emperor Iken's previous subordinates and troops were temporarily disarmed, and all of them were driven to the prisoner of war camp outside the city to stand by (all under the care of the forbidden army, there should be no more cultists mixed in to play tricks), and the forbidden army who had been fighting soy sauce for a year in the Auckland Civil War took their place.
Maybe Her Royal Highness the world's first princess thinks that it is best to maintain the status quo for the time being at this time, and not make extraneous branches, or she didn't think of this stubble at all; In short, the military blockade of Embassy Street continued, but the guards were replaced by more wolf-like soldiers of the Forbidden Army instead of a rabble and a city garrison under the command of the "Former Emperor" Iken.
Although Lu Xi had the token handed over to him by Karin, of course it was no problem to pass the checkpoint, but he thought that as long as he walked a few steps, he might encounter the inspection, and he felt that he was in trouble on the spot, and he immediately wanted to retreat.
Come to think of it, almost three years have passed, and the then ambassador Mr. Boyle? Duranda retired last year, returning to the Commonwealth for his old age just a month before the start of the Civil War; The Supreme Military Attaché, Ms. Pascal, was promoted to Major General first. Transferred to the Henas Peninsula to command the troops. The staff at the embassy has changed more than half, and perhaps almost no one will remember it. The famous Lu Xi? Berencaster's first public position was actually as a military attaché at the Federal Embassy in Auckland, right? It's only been two months......
Man. There is always some nostalgia for my first time, but since it is not a very memorable job, there is no need to spend too much effort. Lu Xi, who was very realistic, was about to leave with everyone at the moment, but suddenly heard a surprise voice from the side.
"Bei...... Master of Belencaster? Is it Lu Xi? Master of Berencaster, right? ”
Lu Xi turned his head, and immediately saw a middle-aged man walking briskly towards him on the other side of the street. This person is indeed not young, his hair is gray, and the wrinkles on his face are obvious, but this appearance gives people a steady temperament that has been precipitated by vicissitudes and intellectuality, coupled with a vigorous pace and figure that is almost comparable to that of a young man. The image of a personable, elegant and calm uncle-type beautiful man came to his face like this.
It took our protagonist nearly three seconds to recall each other, but before that, he was already smiling, catching the other person's outstretched hand and greeting him affectionately.
"It's so nice to see that you're still healthy." Lu Xi's face was full of a healing smile that could make the dead wood spring, and he held the other party's hand and shook it intimately: "Hmm...... Mr. Fürk. ”
"I bet. Master, it must have taken you a lot of effort to think of Xia Guan. "Assistant to the Ambassador at the Federal Embassy in Auckland, Fürk? Markville shook his head with emotion, half-jokingly and half-seriously. Although it is this kind of "joke" that is easy to embarrass people. But when the assistant gentleman said it, it was not at all offensive; What's more, although the time he worked with Lu Xi was very short. But they get along very happily, and they have a good image of each other. There is more or less an element of friendship. Although it was the first time we met after nearly three years, there was naturally a lot less social politeness between the conversations. But with a bit of friend-like intimacy.
"Mr. Grant is getting more and more capable, and Mr. Bull is also much bigger, and must have become a warrior of the three armies, right? As long as Miss Lim remains unchanged, she is still so dazzling. As a diplomat, Mr. Firk really did not leak anything, and by the way, he sent a flattering word to Lu Xi's entourage.
Although it seems a bit deliberate, who doesn't like to listen to flattery? Sure enough, except for Limu, who was still expressionless-it is estimated that she had forgotten about this middle-aged beautiful uncle at all, the other two were obviously very useful. The stupid big minotaur Bull only knew about Silly Le, and Grant, who was basically equivalent to Lu Xi's butler and the head of the manservant, replied with a proper salute: "It's a great honor that you can still remember it." My young master has always missed you, and this time I came here to visit you. ”
Tsk, look at this aristocratic hypocrisy...... Speaking of classmate Grant, where did you, a villager A, learn these confusing things? Could it be that the book "On the Self-cultivation of Wealthy Deacons" that you read every night really worked? You know, the author of that book is called "Sebaschin", and it's not a serious name when you hear it!
The so-called seven officials in front of the prime minister. Although Lu Xi is not the prime minister, judging from his current growth and achievements at a young age, even if he can't become Orucello? It takes a few generations for a god of arcane law to emerge from Berencaster's, but at least he can be a major figure in the Federation like Russell. In the future, even if it is his subordinate, maybe he can be a general, mayor or something, anyway, similar examples have happened many times in the Federation.
It is also normal for Mr. Filke to show such a degree of politeness and praise to Lu Xi's obedience.
"As for this ...... Uh, you're the Nolda Elf? In fact, he had already noticed Nicole's existence, but based on the sixth sense of a diplomat, he immediately judged that this sister paper and Lu Xi were definitely not masters and servants like the lord and the servant (in fact, Lim is not counted, but this sister paper still has to receive a salary from Lu Xi every month, and in theory, it can be regarded as a subordinate employee). From the perspective of etiquette, it is natural to leave the last greeting.
"Is this Nivea? Miss Lin Ge, well, my childhood sweetheart......" Lu Xi introduced to the other party: "You probably also know that I grew up in Norda until I was sixteen years old. ”
"Not only is he a childhood sweetheart, but he is also Lu Lu's lover!" The wind that could completely crush the elf girl from the aspect of aura was not in front of her, so she naturally ignored Limu's sharp sword-like gaze, and declared her sovereignty as a matter of course, and then held Mr. Diplomat's hand and shook it vigorously: "Hello, Mr. Filk, take care of me when we meet for the first time, although Lu Lu has never mentioned you, but she rarely smiles so sincerely, then she must also be Lu Lu's friend, right?" ”
So, natural stay is natural black most of the time, we have to be mentally prepared for a long time, but fortunately, Mr. Firk didn't care. Or rather, he simply didn't have time to care about such details.
"Lin, Lin Ge?" As a diplomat, he naturally had a minimum of knowledge, and Mr. Firk naturally understood what the surname meant.
"Don't bully young people into poverty!" The embassy affairs assistant, who was about to turn fifty years old, looked at Lu Xi, who was thirty years younger than him, even if he behaved easily and naturally, he felt some sighs and emotions in his heart.
"Find a place to have a drink or two?" Lu Xi should have seen the other party's complicated state of mind, and took the first step to make an invitation: "Of course, this is on the premise that you are not in a hurry......
Mr. Filke groaned slightly, and seemed to be a little hesitant, probably wondering if there was anything wrong with having a drink with Lu Xi, a boy like Lu Xi, who was destined to become a super "elite class" of the country.
However, when his gaze swept over Nicole's face, he didn't know why, as if he had finally made up his mind, he nodded slightly at Lu Xi, and then added with a smile: "You are no longer a member of the embassy, so I am the host here, and I should be invited to you." I know of a shop where the breakfast was very good. To be able to operate normally during such a period is already the greatest luck in this unfortunate world! (To be continued.) )