Russell grew old. In Lu Xi's image, all the legendary powerhouses he has seen should be majestic and chic, whether it is Orucello's unruliness, Tifario's heroism, Hector's awe-inspiring, Otto's majesty, or the female swordsman "Star Eye" Lady Grace who has just stepped into the door of legend, but only Master Russell, every time I see him, I always feel a little more rickety and weak than the last time. It seems that his vitality is aging step by step with this dying country, or he has taken his fate and longevity as a sacrifice, and has become the nourishment to feed and maintain the life of this country.

Lu Xi felt very distressed, but he knew that he couldn't do anything. On the one hand, he didn't know what to do, and on the other hand, he suddenly understood that his path was not necessarily exactly the same as that of this venerable old man.

So, is this great magisture who has entered his twilight years abnormal vitality and spirit this time because of his return to light, or has he come back to life?

Lu Xi couldn't judge this, but he hoped in his heart that it was the latter. It's not because he has any sense of responsibility for the theoretical "mother country" of the Nadia Federation, but he sincerely hopes that Master Russell can live a long and healthy life, at least more than half of his invincible teacher's spiritual head.

He walked out of the door of the Ministry of War and stepped on the busiest and lively streets of the Union capital, looking at the bustling crowds around him. The most important New Year and Genesis Festival in the world is coming soon, and the street lamps, shops and winter plants on both sides are hung with colorful flags and other decorations with different moods, and there are already several festive atmospheres. The crowd walked down the main road. They all seem to have happy and happy smiles on their faces, and they seem to be really content with their lives. It is also full of longing and anticipation for the upcoming grand festival. However, it is no more than 20 kilometers away in a straight line from here, in the port area and the civilian area. Those who have lost their jobs and places of residence live on the streets and become beggars.

Half a year ago, the city was in a panic situation of food shortages and soaring food prices, but now, it seems that an invisible force has put Yiqiē back on the "right track". I don't know why, Lu Xi suddenly had a surreal sense of unreality. In front of you, the bustling and lively streets, the crowds of people, and the colorful shops are dotted. And the dazzling array of delicate and alluring gifts in the windows, all of which seem to be just ethereal illusions, which will burst and disappear like soap bubbles with a gentle wave of your hand.

Ah, I could be a special philosopher at this point, though I still don't know what this cool-sounding profession is.

Lu Xi shook his head vigorously and thought about what he should do next.

Alain is being sent on assignment by Russell; Carol and Valle should not be able to return to the capital until the last minute of the new year; Sehireu takes little Ellie to buy furniture or other necessities for her new home, and Lim goes to help. In this way, I have just resigned successfully. Suddenly became the most idle one.

He decided to take a casual stroll, and happened to see an elegantly decorated flower spot in the shop opposite. Surrounded by the surrounding luxury and high-end clothing stores and jewelry stores, it suddenly looks particularly elegant, with a Zen feeling of tranquility in several movements.

In this cold winter of December. Lu Xi was already surprised that the store could prepare all kinds of bouquets, and he had to sigh that the boss was really a caring person. But other than that, the quality of the flowers is really unsatisfactory. It took Lu Xi a while to pick out some violets and white roses that were still delicate.

When Lu Xi walked out of the flower shop with a bouquet, he felt that he was simply evil. I'm not ready to court. Who are you going to give the flowers to?

Forget it, take it home and arrange the vase. On a cold winter day when everything is withering. If there are more bouquets at home, it should be more popular.

He was about to take a taxi back to the Butterfly Garden, but within a few minutes, a luxurious four-wheeled carriage pulled by four strong horses stopped in front of him.

The appearance of this carriage is elegant and the materials are exquisite, the cart is pulled by black horses without a single stray hair, the carriage is neatly dressed and smiling, and the carriage supported by four wheels is spacious and quiet, enough to accommodate seven or eight people to eat a big meal in it, no matter how you look at it, it will not be for rent. Just like Lu Xi's hometown should not have a comic to use the extended Lincoln as a taxi, of course, except for a desert city where there are real trenches. What's more, Lu Xi was sure that he had seen this carriage before, and the violet family crest was still stamped on the door panel of the carriage.

The door of the carriage opened in front of Lu Xi, the head of the Violet family, the head of the federal political gate, the Secretary of the Interior Turner? Wilambart, the middle-aged man who Lu Xi privately called "Daddy Seaweed", strode out of the carriage. The eagle-like sharp eyes are very gentle at this time, and the face full of carving like a knife and axe is also full of a kind smile, no matter how you look at it, it looks like an amiable and beautiful uncle.

me, I'm very familiar with you, the uncle of the seaweed head family? I'm going to wipe you, as if you have seen your own son-in-law's expression, is it a swollen thing?

"What a coincidence, Captain Berencaster." Dad Seaweed said in a "kind" tone that was very appropriate to his "kind" smile, no matter how he looked at it, he seemed to be a special favorite junior in his own family. Of course, if it was a member of the Violet family, he would actually be even more shocked when he came here, because this majestic and arrogant patriarch had not even been so affectionate to his own son.

"Yes, what a coincidence, Your Excellency. I don't think I had time to look at the calendar when I went out the door a few mornings. Lu Xi faced the patriarch of the seaweed head family with a "courtesy" but very distant smile.

The interior minister's expression did not change at all, and I don't know if he thought he didn't hear it or didn't understand it at all, so he continued: "Since we met, it can be regarded as the arrangement of the goddess." Captain, would you like to get in the car and have a drink with me? If you drop by, I can give you a ride. ”

No matter how much he hates someone, no matter whether he is the general backstage of corrupt officials and local tyrants and inferior gentry in this country. After all, he is also one of the institutional heads of state, the most powerful big man in this Sky Federation. What's more, Lu Xi's disgust and disdain for him also come from the other party's identity and position. There is no personal emotional displeasure with this uncle who seems to be very bold. And when this big man in the Federation is famous, this is one of the few powerful people in the world. At the same time, he is also an elderly person, and when he looks kind and friendly to his little shell, although Lu Xi is vigilant in his heart, he is more helpless. He understands that if he is too uninteresting, in the eyes of ordinary people, he will be the one who is rude.

Hey, it's really worthy of being the general of the bad guy of the Federation, and it's a simple move that gives a protagonist like ours a headache?

Come to think of it. Lu Xi immediately released the secret technique again - he nodded his head to the boss with a business-like smile: "That's really an honor for the lower officials." As long as you don't feel that your important business is delaying you too much. ”

"Hehe, the most boring office business of the day has been handled in the morning, but there are some business banquets that must be attended in the evening. If it weren't for the fact that this banquet couldn't be postponed, I would have even wanted to invite you to dinner at the house. The implication is that he has free time in the afternoon.

Turner beckoned Lu Xi to get in the car and take a seat. The interior of the carriage was comfortable and neat, without any extravagant decorations and superfluous ornaments, and the only thing that could indicate his rich and handsome status was the crystal tavern embedded next to the sofa seats. It was filled with a variety of liquors, beverages, and several silver wine glasses.

Lu Xi glanced at it and found that most of these liquors had been torn off their marks and trademarks, and at first glance, they might be regarded as soy sauce bottles by Dick Si, who had never seen the world, but Lu Xi was sure. These are great wines that are worth a fortune. Turner took out two silver cups and poured one for himself and Lu Xi. He didn't seem to feel that as an elder and a home secretary, it was a shame to pour wine for a young man. At the same time, he didn't make this little thing pretentious, like a "corporal of Lixian", and his movements were natural and casual. No deliberate ingredients are visible.

"Although there is no chance this time, it will be a long time coming." Chancellor Turner and Lu Xi clinked their glasses: "Wait until you have time." I'll have my family send the invitation to your house. ”

"This ...... Xia Guan really didn't know what he had done to be worthy of such warm hospitality from you. Lu Xi frowned in annoyance.

"To be too modest is to be hypocritical. Or rather...... Captain Berencaster, still don't understand what he has accomplished? The Minister of the Interior looked at Lu Xi and smiled slightly: "Yu Zhi, you saved my daughter Olga, as a father, no matter how grateful you are, it is impossible to overstate." To put it privately, this lovely daughter is my most precious pearl, and compared to her, power and money are actually not worth mentioning. ”

“…… I'm like you, I've probably read the report, right? In light of the circumstances, my true intentions are unclear, don't you think I'm going to kill Miss Olga and the murderer at once? ”

"Haha, I'm not one of those incident investigators who would love a piece of sand to see twelve ingredients under a magnifying glass. As a result, you saved the ship, dismantled the undead plot, and rescued the little girl safe and sound. Of course, although she suffered a minor injury, she is now completely healed. Then, Captain, since you are the little girl's life-saving benefactor, and of course my benefactor, a light meal is just an expression of one-ten-thousandth of my gratitude. Speaking of this, the Minister of the Interior of the Federation paused, and his tone was a little subtle: "What's more, after this, the little girl has been thinking about the captain, and from the perspective of her father's selfishness, I am naturally willing to meet her small request, and I am also very optimistic about the change, and I am happy to see it happen." ”

…… Anyway, uncle, don't you understand what you're talking about? The words are so **, do you want to pull the lang or grab the groom? What the hell are you going to tell me to answer? If at this time, I am very noble and cold to say "I already have a girlfriend" and "I'm going to get married", and you tell me again, you don't mean that I think too much, then doesn't it seem that I have too much self-consciousness and narcissism into a crazy personality, and my personality is very low?

The old laver of the laver head family, I don't know if it has been soaked in the jar for many years, but it is still a little good. Lu Xi thought secretly.

"Of course, this is true for Yu Gong, but what I am talking about is not just because you dismantled the conspiracy of the undead." Turner paused for a moment, then added, "You know, even if they are destroying a few grain ships, they can't harm the vitality of the Federation. The advantage at the strategic level is already unshakable. ”

That's not for sure. The power of the Federation is indeed stronger than that of the undead of Henas, but only if the whole country is really united, and you really have the means to deal a devastating blow to their living forces. The example of a strong country being dragged down or even ruined by a weak enemy really doesn't need to be too much in history.

"Captain Berencaster is a smart man, and his vision and insight are by no means comparable to those of your peers, and he should also understand what the biggest shortcoming of the current restriction of the Federation is."

I really don't know what it is...... What is the land area? Agricultural yields? Population? Ability to organize and mobilize? Wow, looking at it this way, this seemingly glamorous country, there are actually quite a lot of things to complain about.

"I want to thank you for being here. After nearly half a year of diplomatic work, the surrounding lands of Heiman City have been officially incorporated into our country two months ago. Although this is a little disrespectful to the recently deceased Sun King, I have to say that it is precisely because of his death that the empire that has been negotiating with us does not seem to have the heart to continue talking, so the agreement was signed hastily. ”

Lu Xi's heart tightened, and then he smiled bitterly. Russell's so-called "giant cuts flesh while he is unconscious" is an example of this. However, with Karin's temperament as the world's first princess, after regaining the throne, she will definitely strengthen the empire's national power like never before. When the time comes, if she comes to the door and smashes the field on the grounds of "eat mine, spit it out for me doubly", it will be time, and it will be time to see how the Federation ends.

Could it be that you really think that if you stay in the sky and monopolize the floating ship technology, you can sit back and relax?

Of course, the possibility of Her Royal Highness the world's No. 1 princess failing to fight for the throne, Lu Xi didn't seem to have considered it from the beginning, and if he really wanted to choose one before the Federation and Karin, I'm afraid he would choose the latter without blinking his eyes.

Lu Xi was noncommittal, and Turner continued disapprehantly: "You know, although Blackman City is known as the adventurer's paradise, what is really valued by the Federation is not here, but the fertile land on both sides of the Blackwater River, on the periphery of the Eternal Green Land. In the past, because there was no structure to directly manage the city and effective government decrees, these heavenly fertile soil has not been used, but now that it is in the hands of the Federation, the value is naturally very different. If the federal territory around Black Man City is effectively utilized, it is conservatively estimated that it can at least meet the annual food needs of tens of millions of people. At the same time, so much wasteland needs to be reclaimed, which can also effectively alleviate the efficiency of domestic undertakings. So, shouldn't I, the Minister of the Interior of the Federation, thank you properly? ”

…… It's a small black city.,I was just sent by the mission to arrest people.,I accidentally participated in the city guard.,How did the special meow rise to the national strategic level? Could it be that this is the life of the legendary protagonist? Everywhere you go, people die, ah no, wherever you go, even if you pass by and play soy sauce, you can save the world, no matter how bad it is, will you establish an "immortal feat"?

If this is the case, it is actually quite emotional, but Lu Xi always feels that something is wrong.

"If there are no accidents, by next year, you should be able to wear a Samsung. Here, I would like to congratulate you in advance, Belencaster. Turner raised his glass to greet Lu Xi, and the title in his words was silent, and it was replaced by a very "aristocratic" but intimate title. (To be continued......)