Chapter 52: Money, Money
People who don't have dreams lack the motivation to grow.
That's probably what Sesilus wanted to say to Lu Xi.
But dreams, goals, these things, like hives, always come when they should come; But when you don't come, you don't come.
Before returning to Rainbow Rose Island, Lu Xi wanted to visit Master Russell once, but as the Minister of War and Vice Chairman of the Committee, he had been overwhelmed by the sudden tension in the East, and his disciple and secretary Arantis could only turn into a trapeze artist, one time to go to the Eastern Front to fight with the commanders, the other time to urge the financial officers and logistics officers to distribute military salaries and supplies, and the other time to accept reporters' questions for the teacher Russell, and he was very busy all day long. Lu Xi didn't bother his old friend.
Before leaving the capital, he and Carol "husband and wife" had another drink at a bar that each other frequented. Originally, Lu Xi wanted to call out Seyleu, but she started working in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs during the day, and at night she had to learn foreign affairs knowledge and Oakland and Virginia, so she had a full schedule, so she could only decline Lu Xi's invitation.
Watching the girl work hard towards her dream, Lu Xi felt a little uncomfortable.
What does this inexplicable sense of alienation and psychological gap mean?
"Oh, the Chairman has finally gotten what he wanted." Hearing the news that Lu Xi brought Sesileu, Carol's voice seemed a little yin and yang, but he still stood up, raised his glass high, and deliberately raised his voice so that the whole bar could hear, "A toast to the future beautiful foreign minister, Miss Sesilu, although she is not here now." However, in order to express my blessings to my classmate and comrade-in-arms, all the orders today are mine! β
"Oh!" The people in the bar clapped vigorously, whistled and cheered.
"Master Carol, that chick named Seyleu can't be your horse, right?" A strong man with an obvious drunken and flushed face asked with his tongue wide open.
"Uncle Kebardo, I heard you." Eloville looked at the big man with a smile, but there was already something dangerous in her words.
"Hehe, hehe......" The strong man grinned, and then fell to the ground with a thud, unconscious, muttering something that no one could understand.
"Really, you have to rest when you're drunk. Otherwise, it's not good for your health. The Drow girl turned her head and smiled so lightly.
"I used to be a little envious of your Yanfu, but now I start to sympathize with you." Lu Xi looked at Carol with a sigh, in exchange for a wry smile from the other party.
"Sesileu has already gone to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, how are you? Didn't you say you wanted to go to a military school for a short course? β
"Well, I've already asked. If you study for four years like a military academy student, you can get the rank of lieutenant or even captain, but I don't want to do that. I can't thank you for letting me stay in school for so long. Besides, I'm a magician, and I can get at least the rank of lieutenant as long as I join the army, not to mention the two medals I got during the exam stage, so there's no need to gild it like this, right? β
"Well, what about short-term classes?"
"Short-term courses only require one year, but candidates are required to serve in the military for more than one year. Well, this is a bit troublesome, we only have three months of service, but anyway, we can be regarded as 'young heroes' reported by the media every day, so we should let the military academy deal with it at its discretion, right? β
Carol's words reminded Lu Xi of the headlines on the front pages of major media in the past few days. On it, Lu Xi's large avatars of the members of their team are made like promotional posters for the movie, and under the theme of the story of "Young Heroes vs. Lichs", there are not many commentators' articles. Of course, the main interview energy of the media is focused on Sesilu, after all, she is a top student of the academy, and an excellent product cultivated under the national education system. Seyleu is an intellectual beauty with a rigorous personality, and that face can be regarded as excellent promotional material. Interviewing her can also shoot the sycophants of the federal education department, so why not? That's it, Lu Xi and Carol, who were more or less left out, had a light life. β¦,
However, after that, the "Young Heroes" became completely popular, and it is said that there were also large and small fan groups. It is said that there are still many young girls and innocent boys who run to the newspaper office to ask for the contact information of several people, and even many people have directly published love letters in the newspaper.
What really upsets Lu Xi is that the people who write love letters to him are basically men. Sesilaeus was called "a serious intellectual beauty" by his readers, and he himself became a "heroic beauty in men's clothing".
That's it, anyway, I'm already extremely calm.
Carroll continued: "Although it is only a one-year short-term course, students with excellent grades are also highly sought-after in major legions and military departments. I've decided to apply for next January's class, well, and Vile with me. β
"Oh, you're going too?" Lu Xi looked at the drow elf girl.
"Yes, Lord Lu Xi, federal law doesn't say that female officers of the dark elves are not accepted. Although I am considered to be the young master's servant, I am also qualified to take the exam. β
"Before becoming my servant, Vile had two years of military training in the federal women's battalion and five years as a mercenary. Well, it seems that I have served in some mobile team of some Federation......"
Immortal seeds are really good......
"It's a stealthy mobile team, but I only completed its introductory training for half a year, and it was brushed off when it was officially tested."
"Which unit is so powerful that even you will be brushed down?" Lu Xi has witnessed the strength of Elovier with his eyes, he is a dignified silver rank, excellent swordsmanship, mysterious body skills, and even can use the shadow magic of the Drow Elves, he is definitely an all-round strong warrior.
"I'm still very confident in terms of strength, but I beat the instructor before the exam. I had no choice but to quit. The elven girl pursed her lips nonchalantly.
"Anyway, Vile can register for the exam. The problem now is that I haven't figured out the direction of my major yet, and even if I want to review, I can't start it. Carroll said.
"It's up to you, of course." Lu Xi smiled, "But I can mention some JianyΓ¬." After all, you are a magician, and no matter how unobtrusive you are, you will be a high-ranking officer, so you still have to learn a little bit of tactical command and management courses. You don't want to sit in an office all day and be a civilian bureaucrat waiting to die, do you? Then learn how to lead soldiers. As for Vile, the best racial talent of the dark elves is the hidden identity and actions that come and go without a trace, it is better to learn a little knowledge of reconnaissance and intelligence gathering, and you can also learn to use your strengths systematically and reasonably. β
Carol and Elovier looked at each other, and then, he nodded solemnly: "I will definitely think about it." But Lucy, are you really sure you don't want to go to the army? β
"Didn't I tell you that?"
"Alas, what a pity......"
"It's a pity, it's not a pity, only I say it myself." Lu Xi laughed, and then, he suddenly thought of something, and asked again, "By the way, Carol, you said that you are not going to take money from the family in the future?" β
"That's right. Isn't the reason why I want to be a magician is to support myself? Carol nodded, but there was a puzzled look on her face.
"Then there will only be the salaries of the Union and the Army. The cost of the capital is not small, can you afford it? β
Carol hadn't said anything yet, but Eloville had already said with a bitter face, "That's not it?" After the exam, the young master was ready to move out of the villa prepared for him at home, and from then on, rent, taxes, and daily expenses ...... Well, neither of us is good for housework, and I'm afraid we'll need to hire a servant, and I'm worried about it right now. Also, I've wanted to say it a long time ago, young master! Since you want to support yourself and no longer ask for money from your family, please change your spending habits a little. Please try not to say things like 'I'm having a treat today'! β
The Drow girl was smiling, but Carol could clearly feel that the other party seemed to be enveloped by a dark and oppressive air current. He shuddered and bowed his head without hesitation: "I...... I'll definitely reflect on it......"
So soon to start bringing in the role of hostess? Lu Xi looked at Carol with a smile, until the other party began to fidget, and then said: "I have a way to make money here, and it will be quick and it doesn't cost much, do you want to hear it?" β
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