I'm here to save the world, what are you doing?

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The two old men turned to him almost at the same time, bowed to him, and then began to blame each other.

"Young Lord, this guy Dinstakovic is simply unreasonable!"

Dean Vannier was the first to fire, his eyebrows and beard trembling with anger:

"The Coleman incident has just passed, and he's actually planning to restart the Extraordinary Popularization Project!"

“Not an immediate restart!”

Dinstakovich took a puff from his runestone pipe and retorted:

"It's a slow, optimal, and orderly restart. Let those with a theoretical basis start first, and those that are guaranteed to be safe start first, so that the first start can drive the subsequent restarts..."

"Coleman and his team have distorted my original intention. I never thought of taking the risk of trying those dangerous research directions."

Lucius: ...

Dinstakovic, do you really love the extraordinary and popular?

"Professors, how about listening to me?"

Lucius sighed and said:

"In theory, there's nothing wrong with popularizing transcendence. Transcendence shouldn't be a privilege reserved for a few."

"However, further research is needed to break this barrier."

"I've read Professor Dinstakovic's theory, and it makes some sense. As long as it can be controlled within a safe range, let him do it."

"After all, isn't the purpose of establishing Kalia Academy to create a platform for mutual exchange and ultimately allow extraordinary achievements to benefit the public?"

Both old men fell into deep thought.

Indeed, they all seemed too preoccupied with the contradiction between tradition and reform to have forgotten the original intention of transcendental research.

Just like people who smoke traditional cigarettes and e-cigarettes always look down on each other, but they all forget that at the beginning they just wanted to relieve stress.

The two old men exchanged a complicated look.

Dean Vanier spoke first:

"Dinstakovic, we have been studying the mysteries of the supernatural together for many years. We really shouldn't let some disagreements affect our friendship."

Dinstakovic's expression softened.

"You're right, old friend."

"I didn't explain myself clearly. I've always admired your research in energy conversion. Could you help me?"

Furlong Varnier stretched out his hand, which was covered with age spots:

"For the future of the academy, let us reconcile."

"For the future of the academy."

Dinstakovich shook the hand.

There was a glint of satisfaction in Lucius's eyes. It seemed that the internal conflict of the Kalia Magic Academy had been resolved.

"By the way, Dinstakovich, could you please stop using the runestone pipe?"

"This thing has no power at all. Only women smoke this stuff."

Dean Vanier spoke.

"what?"

Dinstakovich widened his eyes and said angrily:

"What do you know? Cigarette cartridges are the future!"

Lucius:? ? ?

A new struggle has begun.

....................

Three days later, on the Orient Express.

The afternoon sun shines through the window into the car, adding a touch of laziness.

The scenery passing by quickly outside the window left a blurry afterimage on the glass, and the regular sound of wheels hitting rails formed a soothing background sound.

"Brother Lu, when we get to Splenda, you'll keep your promise, right?"

Iveliya leaned on Lucius's broad shoulders, her fingers casually drawing small circles on his shirt, her pupils filled with anticipation.

Brother Lu has been having fun these days, and it’s time for Sister Ai to have some fun too!

"Don't worry, I won't break my promise to you."

Lucius shook his head helplessly, but a barely perceptible smile hung on the corner of his mouth.

His hand gently stroked Ivilia's long hair, his eyes full of doting.

How could Brother Lu go back on his word?

In fact, Brother Lu has wanted Chu Nan to graduate for a long time.

"However, there is something I must remind you of."

Lucius's expression suddenly became a little subtle. He straightened up slightly, his eyes becoming serious and deep.

“Xiao Ai, you have to keep a proper distance from me in front of Noila.”

Iveliya: ???

keep distance?

How can you say such cold words?

"Woo woo woo, men really do love the new and dislike the old. Once they find someone new, they immediately forget the old one..."

Iveliya's face turned pale and tears began to well up in her eyes.

Brother Lu, I am your personal maid and we should be inseparable. Why should I avoid that green-haired guy?

Why! ?

"Xiao Ai, calm down."

Lucius quickly comforted her and spoke softly:

"I'm just worried about your safety."

"Nora's gift can stop time for the entire world for nine seconds."

"and then?"

Iveliya blinked, as if she didn't understand what Lucius meant.

"During the time when time stopped, she was the only one who could move freely."

"If she wanted to do something to you, you wouldn't even have a chance to react."

Lucius spread his hands and sighed:

“Of course, Nora is a kind person at heart, but who knows what she would think when she sees a pretty girl next to me?”

"Um...Brother Lu, I think you're right. It's normal for rivals to get jealous when they meet."

"If she gets jealous, I'll be killed. Thanks for reminding me!"

Iveliya swallowed and patted her flat chest with lingering fear.

Then, she suddenly sat up straight, put on her glasses, and her expression became serious and formal:

"Lucius, let's try to talk about work."

Lucius:? ? ?

A cold female secretary?

The stars are rising.

Three hours later, Splenda finally appeared outside the car window.

Looking out the car window, the city is breathtakingly magnificent.

The towering spires pierce the clouds, the stacked buildings are arranged along the undulating terrain, and the white city walls sparkle in the sun.

The thousand-year history of the empire has endowed the city with unparalleled majesty and splendor.

"finally reached."

Lucius looked out the window with a calm expression:

"Splendar, the heart of the empire, the center of the vortex."

He took a deep breath, and the air seemed to be filled with the unique atmosphere of the imperial capital - power, conspiracy, and endless possibilities.

Splendida Central Station, the pride of the empire, a perfect combination of steel and magic, with bustling crowds and trains coming and going under the huge glass arch.

The train slowly pulled into the station, and the platform was filled with all kinds of people.

Standing in the front was a group of noble men and women.

They seemed like carefully packaged "noble exhibits", with every part of their bodies revealing deliberate ostentation.

The overly gorgeous clothes piled on her body made it almost impossible to breathe, and the gold-embroidered dress shone so brightly in the sun that it hurt her eyes.

There are so many medals and ribbons hanging on their chests that you can almost hear the sound of metal colliding with each other, as if they are afraid that others will not be able to see their "noble status".

"Are those guys actors from the theater?"

Iveliya complained bluntly.

"They are the imperial capital branch of the Clovis family."

Lucius raised his lips in a sarcastic arc, and pointed his finger at the middle-aged man with a curly beard who was leading the group.

"The bearded man leading the group is my cousin Domitian."

"Here comes with bad intentions~"

"Brother Lu."

Iveliya suddenly lowered her voice and winked cunningly:

"You are the one here."

Lucius: “…”

Next to the branch members were some representatives of the Eastern Territory families and officials from the imperial capital. These people looked much more normal.

Standing at the front was a white-haired old man, his body straight and motionless like a javelin, and every fold of his straight official uniform exuded majesty.

This is Albert, the Crown Steward, the royal steward.

Suddenly, Lucius's gaze passed over the crowd and fell on the pillar at the edge of the platform.

His eyes softened instantly, and even his breathing became lighter unconsciously.

There stood a petite figure, her long emerald green hair fluttering slightly in the draft, and the hem of her plaid skirt curled restlessly.

The girl lowered her head, as if she was afraid to look straight ahead.

Ah! Nora!

The light of my life, the fire of my desire!

My sin! My soul!

The train stopped, Lucius straightened his clothes, and walked out of the carriage calmly.

"Hahaha! Lucius, you're finally here!"

Domitian stepped forward, his tone filled with false enthusiasm:

"Welcome to Splenda. Uncle has prepared a welcoming banquet for you."