After graduating from the Central Academy of Magic, Lassell Clement, one of the most prominent officials in federal politics, went on to study natural philosophy and geopolitics at Elichar University. He didn't have a strong backer who could provide him with connections and legacy, so to speak, he had everything he has today by his own efforts.

However, perhaps it was a gift from heaven or fate, whether he studied magic at the Academy of Magic or studied social studies at the university, Russel's lecturer was the same person - Oluseiro Berencaster.

Lu Xi originally thought that as a former student of Orucello, Russell should be a middle-aged American uncle in his early forties, personable, chic and handsome; However, when I saw the real person, I was a little surprised.

Outwardly, the head of the federal military looked a few years older than Orucello, his hair and beard were already covered with silver threads, and the contours and wrinkles on his face were deep, but he still looked very strong. His eyes were warm and his expression was peaceful, and when Lucy and Alantis walked into his office, he naturally stood up and smiled approachably.

"You're Lu Xi, right?" Rassell extended his hand to Lu Xi in a friendly manner, "Sure enough, it's a talent, Teacher Orucello's vision is indeed good." ”

At that moment, Lu Xi almost burst into tears. Finally, someone didn't say that he was beautiful, but that he was "a talent".

"Nice to meet you." Lu Xi held the other party's hand and hesitated, but he didn't know what to call the other party for a while.

"Lord Russell"? It seems too formal. "Congressman Rassell"? It sounds like a pleasantry between politicians. "Uncle Russell"? It's too self-cooked.

"Let's call Master Rassell." Rassell seemed to see Lu Xi's entanglement, "Speaking of which, I should still be your peer, but the age difference between us is too far, let's just think of it as half of your elder." Besides, I value the title of Archmage more than this position of Councillor and Minister of War. ”

Rassell beckoned Lucy to sit down, and then instructed Alandis, "Go and let the attendant make a good pot of tea and bring it; Also, go to the Lebit restaurant and book a private room. ”

"Yes, Teacher." Arantis nodded and stepped back, leaving only two people in the room.

"Is Mr. Orucello okay now?" Russell asked.

"He eats well, sleeps well, does research and reads books every day, and abuses his assistant to adjust his mood. Not to mention how moisturizing it is on a small day. Lu Xi remembered his unscrupulous teacher and rolled his eyes angrily.

Rassell smiled and asked, "In that case, his old man's research work should go smoothly, right?"

"I don't really know." Lu Xi said a little embarrassed, "Although I have been helping him, I ...... Maybe I'm too stupid, I really don't understand what the teacher is studying, and he was vague when I asked. ”

"Oh?" Russell seemed a little surprised, but then smiled with relief: "I can't blame you, what Teacher Orucello is researching, it can be said that it is the greatest research in the world, and once it is successful, it even has the power to change the world." ”

"Well, as far as I know, a great mage like you and your teacher is already at the point where they can create miracles on their own. Isn't this already a force to change the world? ”

"Those are two different things." Russell smiled: "No matter how strong the individual is, at most it can only create a little story and add a little material to future generations of artists, how can it talk about miracles......

Russell sighed, as if he didn't want to talk about it anymore, he smiled: "It's okay, at least I know that the teacher is quite healthy, and I can rest assured." In fact, I have always been very worried about his old man's health, and persuaded him to live in Elichar's mansion so that he could take care of him, but he has always refused to listen. ”…,

Lu Xi couldn't help but be stunned for a moment: although Orucello is not young, it is not to the point where he needs someone to take care of him.

"The teacher must not have told you his real age." Rassell looked at Lu Xi and smiled, "It's not strange. His ability to control his magic is unmatched in the world, and he is naturally able to alleviate aging through guò elemental manipulation. In fact, Mr. Orusello is eighty-seven years old this year. ”

Lu Xi couldn't help smacking his tongue, but he didn't expect that the boss who was alive and kicking all day long and had unlimited spirit was actually about to enter the coffin with half of his body.

"However, at this age, people are theoretically not as energetic and physical as before. Now that he is staying in the country territory, it would be nice if he really lived in his old age, but he still has to do such complicated research, to be honest, I don't agree with it. Russell said.

Lu Xi couldn't help but say: "However, if the teacher returns to Elichar, won't he be entangled in the political circles again, and the intrigues and intrigues will be entangled?" It's not more laborious. Didn't you send Alain this time to ask the teacher to help you? ”

"I don't deny that," Russell glanced at Lu Xi meaningfully and smiled, "However, I have no intention of bringing the teacher back into politics. ”

Isn't that a bit of a contradiction? Could it be that you invited him back to make him a mascot? ”

"Mascot? Well, that's an apt term. Rassell nodded, "You're right, I really just want to use his prestige to intimidate Xiaoxiao." To put it bluntly, it's really a mascot. ”

Unexpectedly, the other party admitted it directly, and Lu Xi was speechless for a moment.

Rassell looked at the bustling street scene outside the window and let out an imperceptible sigh: "Lu Xi, what do you think of Elichar City?" ”

"It's a magnificent city, and it's really an eye-opener." Lu Xi said, but at this time, he remembered the mother and daughter just now, and replied: "However, it exudes a rancid stench in an unknown place. ”

"yes. A magnificent and rancid city, a magnificent and rancid country. Rassell agreed with Lu Xi's unceremonious evaluation, he sighed and raised his head, looking directly into Lu Xi's eyes: "This great sky country, this country established by the dreams and perseverance of its predecessors, has long been in danger. ”

"The Federation has been established for so long, and countless immigrants flock to Heaven every year, which has long exceeded the Federation's capacity to digest. Unable to find work, the immigrants on the ground were reduced to refugees, slaves to the nobility in order to survive. As a result, the aristocracy used cheap slaves in the fields and factories instead of tenants and workers, and continued to create more refugees. ”

"The Scholarly Alliance has long since deteriorated. The magician family is no different from the aristocratic gate lords of the above-earth state, they collude with unscrupulous rich businessmen, encircle land, speculate on land, occupy factories, exclude dissidents, and compete for power and profit, constantly devouring the wealth of the country and the blood and sweat of the people. If this continues, the Nadia Federation, which claims to be democracy and freedom, and is known as the land of paradise in the sky, is afraid that it will not even be able to compare with the empires of the earthly world. ”

"That's why I want Mr. Orucello to come out of the mountain. He has been very successful in the Federation, and many members of parliament and generals have received his favors and teachings, and as long as he can come to the Parliament, even if he does not say a word, but only expresses his support for me in attitude, many members of the Legislature will stand firm and stand on my side. Only in this way can it be possible for my reform to be carried forward. ”

However, the teacher's attitude was very clear, he was no longer willing to get involved in politics. I thought: As students and disciples, we should respect the choice of an old man, right? Besides, without him, you wouldn't be determined to follow your path? ”…,

Rassell looked at Lu Xi, groaned for a moment, showed a somewhat reluctant smile, and nodded slowly.

"You're right, maybe I'm thinking too much about being dependent on others. It's just that the country is full of evils, and I desperately hope that someone will give me some guidance. ”

"Aren't all problems caused by unchecked rights? Even if it is a so-called democracy, it is not much different from an empire, except that the ruler has changed from a family to an interest group. Lu Xi replied with textbook-level knowledge of middle school politics.

"You're right." Rassell nodded, "However, how can the Knowledgeable Alliance, which has mastered the powerful power of the arcane, be supervised, and who can supervise them?" ”

"How do I know? Maybe it's the goddess Nadia. ”

"Haha, goddess. If possible, I really hope that the goddess will come down and sweep away the moths of the Federation. ”

"Uh-huh, so let's be religious when we pray."

After a few jokes, the air in the room suddenly relaxed. At that moment, there was a knock on the door outside the room.

Coming in were Arantis and a uniformed attendant. Arantis held a bunjiàn bag in his hand, while the attendant held a tray with silver teapots and teacups.

After pouring the black tea for the three of them, the attendant quietly retreated, and Alantis sat down opposite Lu Xi.

"Did you bring everything?" Russell asked.

"Yes, teacher." Alantis took out a small stack of Wen Jiàn from Wen Jiàn bag and spread it out in front of Lu Xi.

"You're Teacher Orucello's assistant, well, you're definitely still a future disciple, but you still have to go through the necessary cutscenes." Rassell explained: "This is your application for entry, I have already greeted the immigration office, as long as you sign this document, you will officially become a citizen of the Nadia Federation." ”

Well, this is a change of nationality. The great Motherland Celestial Empire, please forgive me.

"This document is the document for the magician qualification exam that Mr. Orucello helped you apply. With his old man's recommendation letter, the Personnel Department of the Knowledge Alliance will not dare to slack off, and it is estimated that it will be approved soon."

Coming to the civil service exam so soon? Lu Xi hesitated for a moment, but still signed the text jiàn.

"The exams start in July every year, and you remember coming to Elichar at the end of June, when I will give you the admission ticket and the details."

In this way, there are still more than eight months to go, but counting the round-trip journey, there is only half a year left in the pre-exam review period.

"Besides......" Russell stood up, walked over to his cupboard, and took out two beautifully decorated boxes, one large and one small.

"Before you came, Mr. Orucello ordered something from Elichar for me to pick up. I'm still a little confused, but now I realize. You just celebrated your seventeenth birthday last week, right? It's a birthday present from his old man," said Rassell, smiling, "and this should be a little bit of my half-elder and half-senior brother's heart." ”

Lu Xi, who was holding two birthday gifts, felt a warm current in his heart. He raised his head, but he really didn't know what to say to express his feelings, and after a long while, he slowly spoke: "Someone told me that the friendship between men does not need too many words to express. You understand, right? ”

"Yes, of course I do." Russell laughed dumbly.

Alah? Why would you say such humiliating words, is it really like that blonde stupid person said, I'm tsundere? Thinking of this, Lu Xi couldn't help but shiver and got goosebumps.

I just look like a pseudo-mother, not a pseudo-mother, my brother is an authentic pure man!