Don't confiscate my citizenship

After Nikolai's brief and powerful cross-examination, the chief of the Imperial Secret Service Section 1 seemed to have temporarily put aside his suspicion of Lan Qi.

He signaled to Lieutenant Colonel Burke that he could let this aristocratic young man with blue eyes and black hair leave the train carriage.

"Mr. Landry, thank you for your cooperation."

Nicholas the Kestrel nodded to Lan Qi,

"As an important eyewitness and witness to this incident, our Imperial Special Operations Division may need to learn more from you in the future. However, time is running out right now, and the task of tracking down allied spies is more important, so I won't waste your time anymore. ”

After all, he is still an imperial noble, so it would not be good to continue to detain him.

"It is my duty to provide some clues for the investigation. If you need anything else, I will wholeheartedly help."

Lan Qi responded humbly.

"Then please leave your information and contact information, Mr. Landry."

Nicholas the Kestrel said simply and neatly that this was necessary at the end of the investigation.

"I just came to Brilda. My place of residence in the capital should be arranged for me by my workplace. If you need to find me, you should be able to find me on a business-to-business basis at St. Creation's Monastery."

Lanci replied.

"..."

Lieutenant Colonel Burke looked at Ranchi suspiciously.

"St. Creation's Abbey? Mr. Landry, do you work there?"

Lieutenant Colonel Burke, who had been silent until now, couldn't help but ask.

"Yes, we arrived at the station just as we were about to talk about work on the train, and then Mr. Nicholas came."

Lan Qi explained step by step, and at the same time took out the official letter from the suitcase and handed it to the two officers.

Lest Nicholas the Kestrel ask again.

Lieutenant Colonel Burke only briefly looked at the document with the official seal of St. Creation's Monastery, and then gave it to Nicholas the Kestrel to read in detail.

"Landry Wassington, the newly hired professor at St. Creation's Monastery, is about to report before taking office. The scheduled arrival time is September 30th..."

Kestrel Nicholas looked down at the official letter and muttered softly.

At the mention of St. Creation's Monastery, the surrounding gendarmes immediately stood in awe of Lanci.

Nicholas the Kestrel thought to himself, his face still calm.

"So that's it..."

Lieutenant Colonel Burke seemed to have a good impression of Lan Qi, but he did not expect him to be so powerful. He looked at Lan Qi repeatedly in surprise.

"No wonder you have the ability to easily solve the train accident. Fortunately, you have the outstanding talents of the empire on the car, so the gangsters can't run rampant."

He smiled with surprise and admiration.

Originally, Burke was wondering what a man with such a powerful border was doing in the capital, but now that he was convinced that he was the newly appointed professor at St. Creation's Monastery, everything made sense.

"It's not a big deal, everything is my responsibility and obligation."

Lan Qi's every word is resounding.

"Sorry, Professor Landry, I was so negligent just now."

Lieutenant Colonel Burke said.

"fine."

Ranch chatted casually with Lieutenant Colonel Burke, waiting for a moment for Nicholas the Kestrel to verify the information.

The capital garrison officers standing aside could not hide their curiosity and admiration in their eyes. They seemed to want to ask the professor something, but it was obviously not appropriate to interrupt the superior's chat here.

At this moment, this young man with black hair and blue eyes has become a mysterious heroic existence in their eyes, hiding his merits and fame.

"..."

Talia watched Ranchi chatting and laughing with the military police brigade commander, and felt that by now, Ranchi had completely transformed into Landry Wassington.

Maybe even more like the real Landry than Landry.

The name of St. Creation's Monastery is so extraordinary that even the military and police of the empire admire it.

Of course this is reasonable.

After all, according to Thalia's knowledge, St. Creation Monastery is the most secretive institution of higher learning in the Southern Continent. Even if it is placed in the United Kingdom Council Alliance, it is unrivaled, and there is even less relevant information.

Being employed as a professor by this school at such a young age, he is naturally highly respected.

In this brief moment, Nicholas had already handed the official letter back to Lanci.

"It was my fault for almost offending you earlier, Professor Landry."

Kestrel Nicholas said,

"I did hear that St. Creation's Monastery has a new recruitment plan in the near future, but I didn't expect that the inaugurated person would be right in front of me."

He looked at Ranchi.

Under normal circumstances, if there is no shortage of manpower, the school will provide certain protection to this precious talent specially hired by St. Creation Monastery. However, the current situation is that there is really no way to pick up this professor so far from the northwest border.

In other words, since the professor himself has such strength, there is no need to send anyone to protect him.

Keeping his information confidential and letting him come to the capital on his own in a low-key manner is the safest way. On the contrary, sending someone to escort him would be more likely to put him in danger.

"Understood. As long as the work is beneficial to the empire, I can't have any complaints."

Lan Qi knew that Nicholas was referring to the incident where he almost put his hand on his forehead.

Nicholas nodded with a half-smile, but suddenly the conversation changed.

"By the way, since we are all going to the station hall, why not let's walk together and chat while walking. Maybe we can hear more of your insights on this incident."

he said.

"Of course, that's perfect."

Lan Qi sighed secretly in his heart, but his face remained calm and he readily agreed.

Just like trust does not require a reason, for the Imperial Secret Service Chief, suspicion also does not require a reason.

This falcon-like man never misses an opportunity to talk to important people.

"Lieutenant Colonel Burke, it seems that we have said goodbye. Although we have not known each other for a short time, it is a pleasure to meet you."

Before taking his leave, Ranch turned to greet Lieutenant Colonel Burke von Arnold.

"Goodbye, Mr. Landry, I hope we try not to meet again."

Lieutenant Colonel Burke also responded with imperial courtesy and said.

After all, it was not a good thing to see him, the military police brigade commander responsible for the outskirts of the capital.

He usually rushes to the scene only when an accident occurs.

And the one who often appears at crime scenes is a troublemaker.

After saying that, Lan Qi followed Nicholas the Kestrel and left the No. 4 carriage.

"He really didn't intend to let you go just like that."

Thalia was also chatting with Lan Qi in her mind.

"Just think of it as a free ride."

Lan Qi communicated with her.

Originally, the time might not be so tight. After all, compared to Magic Navigation, Magic Rail trains are rarely delayed.

However, due to the train accident, it was stalled for a long time in the Langar Mountains outside the capital, and the subsequent investigation by the Imperial Special Operations Division was unable to get off the train. Now if I look carefully, it is already past three in the afternoon.

He needs to report to school today, which means he needs to arrive at school before five o'clock.

Taking Nikola's car there, even though we still had to chat with him all the way, it was an added convenience.

However, Thalia no longer had the previous nervousness, and now her tone of mind was much more relaxed, as if she was lying on her side on the sofa watching a play.

While talking, the two of them had already passed through the door of the magic rail train and the bustling crowd, stepped onto the platform, and walked towards the station hall.

This first station in Brilda is one of the busiest hubs in the empire. It has a towering dome, continuous arches, and the marble floor reflects the hurried coming and going of passengers. In the windows on both sides, there are dazzling products and colorful billboards. The slogans are all enthusiastic to attract customers.

"Is this your first time at Brilliant, Professor Landry?"

Nicholas the Kestrel asked casually while walking leisurely.

"Of course, how did Mr. Nicholas see it?"

Lan Qi looked away from the top of the station and looked at the young special agent officer beside him and asked.

"Because you are very interested in this building. It seems to me that you have never been here before."

Nicholas replied,

"I saw that Professor Landry's employment letter stated that you are an expert in magical engineering. I didn't expect that you have attainments and understanding in architecture."

The station is located in the Duke of Osseta Square in the city of Brilda. It was built in 1664 of the solar calendar and was designed by the half-demon imperial craftsman Ulti Stezzini. Due to reconstruction and municipal planning issues at the time, it was fully used. It took more than ten years to complete and put into use.

Today there are 26 platforms, with about 300,000 passengers and 500 trains arriving and departing every day, and about 110 million passengers use it every year. Its huge steel structure vault is the largest steel structure vault in the southern continent, all in the continent. It is the only train station to be referred to as First Station, which shows that all train stations in the southern continent recognize the leadership and architectural influence of Brilda First Station.

Nicholas could probably understand that the young man with black hair and blue eyes had just looked at the engineer who had seen something of interest.

Of course, there is another kind of person who would also show such a look at the central building of the empire, but they would not be as straightforward and unabashed as this young man with black hair and blue eyes.

"Indeed, I know a little bit about architectural design."

Lan Qi said with a smile.

Just like this, you and I were chatting back and forth, and in a blink of an eye, the two of them had passed through the wide central hall of the station and walked straight towards the exit.

The moment they stepped out of the station, the bright sunshine instantly shone on the two of them, like a long-lost warmth.

The footsteps of the crowd became melodious and brisk.

Lanci took a deep breath of the slightly dry and refreshing autumn air in the capital Brilda.

Finally arrived at the hinterland of the empire.

The first step of his work was successfully completed.

The tall buildings all around are looming in the hazy halo, and the towering ancient clock tower stands proudly in the distance, and the bells ringing the hour on the hour are melodious and long.

"Phew, I can finally breathe some fresh air. There are so many pests in the empire that I feel like everything under the building is dirty."

Nicholas raised his hand and pressed the brim of his hat gently, speaking in a relaxed tone.

"Chief Nikolai is humble. With a capable minister like you, the empire will one day sweep away all the dark corners."

Lan Qi praised from the side.

"I hope so."

Nicholas snorted meaningfully,

"I believe that with Mr. Landry's ability and awareness, we will have many opportunities to work together in the future. Well, please come with me."

He motioned for Ranch to follow him to their unit's vehicle bay.

Lan Qi didn't answer any more, but briefly looked at the ancient and prosperous capital of Brilda, with a hint of eagerness flashing in his eyes, and followed him.

The bell tower behind seems to have become yesterday. With the low and long ringing of the bell, a new day begins.

Just as they had taken a few steps, a clear female voice suddenly sounded not far away.

"Is this Professor Landry Wassington?"

This sound attracted the attention of Lan Qi and Nicholas.

The two of them looked around and saw a girl in dark blue formal dress bowing to salute Lan Qi.

Her long black hair was pulled into a neat bun on the side of her head, and the corners of her mouth were curved in the right gentle way.

"That's right..."

Lan Qi replied slightly puzzled.

What surprised Lan Qi was that the woman's left leg and right arm were both mechanical prostheses made of metal, glowing cold silver in the sun, and her left eye was also covered with a delicate half-eye patch. Covered, the straps extend all the way to the back of the head, blending into the hair.

"I am Naila, Principal Violet's secretary. I have been waiting for you for a long time."

The woman in formal attire introduced herself.

"The school actually asked you to pick me up. I'm really flattered."

Lan Qi pretended to be surprised.

"No, this is the etiquette that St. Creation's Monastery should do. Moreover, after hearing that there was an accident on the train, the college is worried about whether the information has been leaked. Seeing that you are safe and sound, the principal can rest assured for the time being."

Secretary Naira said with conviction.

"Of course you can rest assured."

Lan Qi said helplessly.

Although he said this, he already knew it in his heart.

——The news may have really leaked within the academy.

Otherwise, Allied spy Unity would not have received the order to assassinate and seize Landry's information.

But even if he knew, he could only pretend not to know, because according to his explanation to the military, he, Landry, and the Allied female killer were absolute enemies, and it was impossible to have any conversation.

"That is to say, in the academy, I don't know for what purpose, but maybe someone wants Landry to die?"

Talia listened to Lan Qi's heart and said to Lan Qi.

But how was the Allied spy Unity on the train exposed?

Is there anyone in the co-authored Allied Forces who wants to harm Unity?

She felt confused.

Now it seems that the "original Landry" young man does seem to be a bit unusual.

It turned out that not only the Allies, but also people within the empire wanted him dead.

Now for those people, the good news is that the real Landry is dead, the bad news is that there is a fake Landry.

"I can't deduce the cause and effect. I can only say that under the surface of the accident, there was a melee between multiple parties with different agendas."

Lan Qi couldn't figure it out for a moment, so he could only take one step at a time.

Fortunately, his goal is relatively pure.

Next, as long as you keep your integrity and be a good teacher, you can successfully carry out espionage work.

Although it deviates from the initial expectations, St. Creation's Monastery, as a very important institution of the empire, is also a good internal entry point.

If his journey to the empire is the last chapter of his journey of struggle, then it is naturally best to start with the academy and end with the academy, just like the beginning.