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Lan Qi asked curiously. He didn't know what charm Talia had besides being beautiful, powerful and immortal.
"She is strong and resilient, yet talented. She has a rational heart beneath her cold exterior. She is the type of woman I most want to be. And...if the demons can restore their country one day, I believe she will be the one to do it."
When Zestira talked about Talia, her plain voice was rarely filled with a hint of longing.
"why?"
Lanqi was even more confused.
In fact, he felt that it was impossible to restore the country with Talia alone, and she was already living a happy retirement life in Ikerit.
Not to mention restoring the country, she probably wouldn't even want to leave the Kingdom of Hutton now.
"She would never lose herself in her own power because of desires like other demons. There is actually an old saying in the demon world that if a demon without desires appeared in the world, it would definitely be the most terrifying and powerful demon. Perhaps it is because of this that Talia did not perish with the demons and became the princess of the last descendants."
Zestila commented seriously.
Chapter 258: Lanqi is a practical man
"Why don't you speak?"
"...I need to read the book again before I can make an objective evaluation of this Miss Talia."
Just thinking about Talia sitting in an armchair, reading newspapers, eating snacks and drinking tea, Lanqi was a little afraid of breaking Zestila's fantasy.
She is indeed different from other demons. Her greatest desire is to eat, but because of her modesty as a princess, she has never let other demons discover it. So in the eyes of other demons, she is simply an impeccable holy demon, completely free of her weaknesses as a demon.
In fact, now that King Hutton has changed her identity to a human named "Tata" that no one recognizes, she has started performing every day.
I am so happy here that I don’t think about evil.
It's over. I must not let Talia find out that I know she is Talia.
Otherwise, if she dies, she will probably die with me.
But it's okay, as long as she doesn't bring a few big demons she is familiar with back to the southern continent to watch her leisurely new life, she shouldn't be in a particularly serious social situation.
"By the way, is it okay to say something like worshipping the demons?"
Lan Qi asked confused.
The empire is now at the center of controversy, and the subjective trend of rejection of foreign races has probably reached an unprecedented peak in recent years.
"Will you report me?"
Zestila's questions were similar to Talia's, rarely with a questioning tone.
"will not."
Lanci and Frey also always like to talk about dangerous topics.
"That's no problem."
In short, she trusted Lanqi and didn't intend to hide anything, just like her father, who would trust people and would not employ them if he was not trusted.
"I do admire Talia, but it's a pity that no one knows whether she is still alive or where she has gone."
Zestila said with a rare expression of regret.
"If she were now healthy and well, what would you do?"
Lanqi placed his hand on the book cover and pondered for a moment.
He inexplicably felt that after coming to the Northern Continent, his trajectory seemed to be a repeat of his encounter with Talia.
Whether it was hooking up with a rich family, becoming a tutor, or gaining status and following students to the magic academy in the imperial capital...
But he is a little different from Tata.
He always says that he wants to retire, but when he is actually ambitious, he will probably do his best. Talia appears to be ambitious, but in reality she just wants to retire.
"I want to consult her and learn from her how to become a true rational demon. I dream of getting her knowledge and teachings."
Zestira answered without hesitation.
"You don't want to be a human being?"
Lan Qi asked in surprise.
After spending a long time with Hyperion, he thought that half-demons or atavistic demons who had suffered discrimination and grew up in the human kingdom would want to be recognized as adult humans.
I didn't expect Zestira to say such a thing.
"No, I want to be a great demon."
Zestila looked straight at Lanqi.
Right and wrong can be argued, but prejudice cannot be dealt with. She might as well follow her heart and be a demon openly.
But she soon realized that she had said too much and should have said less.
Hearing such words, even Lanqi, who is gentle and friendly, would be a little afraid of her.
After all, her position is too extreme.
Lanqi, who was sitting opposite, was silent for a moment after hearing this.
"Then you have to take back the demon clan's ancestral land first... Otherwise, the Demon King and the ancestral spirits will not give you the title. After all, the Great Demon Clan is not only an honorary title, but also a supreme recognition of the demon clan. It cannot be recognized verbally. In my opinion, if you want to realize your dream, the first step is to investigate and integrate the remaining forces of the demon clan and prepare to take back the demon clan's heritage..."
Lanqi held his chin with his white glove and analyzed carefully.
"..."
For the first time, Zestira felt that this person from the Southern Continent seemed a little scary.
Why did she feel that this person hoped for the restoration of the demon race more than she did... She even doubted for a moment what race Lanqi was under his human skin.
Moreover, she just thought that this guy looked like someone who really wanted to get things done.
But if you think about it carefully, disguise magic cannot pass the empire's security check, and he should not have any magic to disguise himself as a human.
It is common sense that humans generally do not need to disguise themselves as humans.
"Okay, let's talk about what to pay attention to in school."
Zestila raised her hand and interrupted Lanqi's words.
The two's conversation about holy war ended here, because Zestira felt that Lanci's remarks were more dangerous than what she had started.
Zestila looked out the window. Everything was silent except for the low hum of the train on the tracks. The mountains on the horizon were silhouetted in various shapes, majestic and solid, with lights dotted among them like fireflies.
She thought for a moment.
"After that, when you come to school with me, be careful. There are safe areas in the school that are protected by barriers, where no one can take action. There are also areas with restrictions, where students of the same grade can fight, and there are completely unlimited dangerous areas, where nothing will be counted as legal liability. When we process your entourage procedures, you will sign a clause. I'm telling you in advance that you must not mistakenly enter unsafe areas in school, and don't be fooled by anyone, no matter how many provocations you receive."
Zestila emphasized.
Rocky is very weak, and since she brought Rocky here, she has the responsibility to protect him.
"In addition, students cannot leave the school on weekends. If students do not return to school before Monday, they will lose a large number of credits. If followers do not return before Monday, they will not be able to enter the school until the next weekend."
she added.
This is the most basic school rule.
"I understand."
Lanqi nodded and responded.
Closed management, very good.
"Is it the same in your schools in the Southern Continent?"
Zestila wondered why Lanqi accepted it so naturally, as if he didn't feel uncomfortable in this school at all.
She heard that there wasn't much of a fighting atmosphere in the southern continent, and it was particularly peaceful and friendly.
"It's a school in the southern continent. The whole school is a safe area. No students will fight in school. Besides, you can go out at any time. One guy skipped classes and stayed in the casino for a week before being caught by the dean. And you can get a lot of holiday rewards by completing Shadow World Challenge and public service activities. You won't be expelled if you fail a course. There will only be a hearing for the Department of Education, the school and the students to discuss the study plan for the next semester. It is possible that the students will have their course load reduced and graduation delayed."
Lanci told Zestira about what he had seen and heard in Ikerit during the past six months.
"Are you kidding me? How can there be such a school?"
Zestila felt that Lanqi was teasing her.
"Indeed, I also think it's amazing, so loose."
Lanqi folded his arms and agreed.
Purgatory Corridor Academy is the coolest school.
Chapter 259 Lanqi Arrives in the Imperial Capital
The imperial capital of Helrom.
The lights of the buildings supported the heavy twilight of this fortress city-state of the Protoss Empire.
This giant city seems isolated from the world. From a distance, the towering and solid barrier seems to be integrated with the sky and the ground. The marginal architectural style made of hard stone and cold metal makes the city full of a sense of the sedimentation of the times.
At the Magic Energy Train Station on the city's edge, even at 10 o'clock in the evening, there were still many passengers coming and going in the station hall, shuttling through the wide passages between the platform and the station hall.
In the distance, a train pulled into the station. The sharp sound of the wheels rubbing against the rails echoed on the empty tracks, and the lights in the carriage shone through the windows onto the platform in the moonlight.
This is a train with classical decoration, but also with many traces of modern renovations. Its surface is covered with subtle runes, which gradually flicker as it approaches the station, echoing the station's protective barrier.
inside the carriage.
"Have we finally reached the imperial capital?"
Zestila and Lanqi waited briefly at the door.
Even before the doors open, you can hear the music echoing on the platform level.
"It's this annoying thing again..."
Zestila murmured with a frown on her face.
Lanqi standing nearby could also hear it clearly.
As if it is the background music of the city of Helrom, in order to present the rich history of Helrom and the noble bloodline of the powerful people, a large symphony was selected as the main melody, including majestic brass instruments and religious string instruments. It is solemn and mysterious, calm and lonely. Perhaps because of the geographical location and climate in the north, there will be fierce and tense passages in the modulation. The organ and the treble part of the constantly rising scale reveal a sense of urgency that the war will never stop.