MTL - Don’t Confiscate My Citizenship

Chapter 494 Lan Qi Wei

 The Kingdom of Hutton, the southernmost border of the South Wantina Territory.

This land is located in an area with extremely favorable natural geographical location, backed by the Knox Mountains called the "Guardian's Ridge". The mountains are rich in minerals and forest resources, and ancient ruins and ancient ruins are also hidden deep in the mountains. Unknown secrets become a paradise for adventurers and researchers.

Since crossing the long Knox Mountains will lead to the territory of the Craijian Empire south of the Kingdom of Hutton, most travelers who are interested in ancient ruins will stay in the South Wantina Territory as a round-trip destination.

 For merchants, if they want to conduct trade with the Creation Empire, it is more suitable to take the sea route.

South Wantina Territory is not only surrounded by mountains on the south side, but also on the east side is the vast sea area known as the "Blue Wave Sea". The port is busy with merchant ships and fishing boats. The beautiful beaches and clear water along the coast are the main attractions of South Wantina Territory. A good place for residents to relax.

 On the morning of early summer in June, the sunrise came to the South Wantina Lord City Station.

 Lanchi and Hyperion hurriedly stepped out of the train that had just stopped.

The station is an ancient building. The stone bricks in the corners are covered with moss and vines. It has a more natural atmosphere compared to Icerita Central Station.

Lanqi and Hyperion walking on the road introduced his hometown.

"That is to say, although the Nanwantina leader has always been very popular with residents from all over the Kingdom of Hutton, I am sorry that Hyperion, it is the first time I brought you here, but you have to rush back to Wilford's house in such a hurry. .”

Lanchi responded to Hyperion’s praise with embarrassment.

They didn't even clear their luggage yesterday, so they rushed back to Icerita Central Station with their luggage, bought the fastest train, and took the magic rail train to Nanwantina Territory overnight.

Hyperion didn’t find it hurried to travel continuously. On the contrary, she was looking forward to a new journey.

“It doesn’t matter, I’ve been here several times when I was a kid and I’ve always liked it.”

Hyperion smiled and said to Lanci,

“Even in my dreams, I miss coming here.”

 In the station concourse, there were crowds of people. The passengers passing by and the family members who greeted them looked quite leisurely while chatting softly.

The pace of life in Nan Wantina is very leisurely and slow, and even most of the shops will be closed at 5 p.m.

"So this is ah."

Lanchi was in a daze for a moment, then nodded. He and Hyperion walked through the crowd and walked out of South Wantina Station.

 Behind the two of them, the towering bell tower echoed in the morning air as the morning bell rang.

Lan Qi remembered that in the illusion of falling gentle land, he and Hyperion, who looked like a boy and girl, were indeed on a train. The scenery outside the car window was inexplicably familiar. It turned out that they were traveling from the royal capital of Icerita. The route led by Nan Wantina.

“By the way, have we met when we were kids?”

Hyperion stared at Lan Qi’s face as she walked, muttering to herself in confusion.

 She mentioned it accidentally just now, and she also recalled that fantasy.

Take a car with Lanqi to the South Wanfina, and the reality has become the same as a dream.

"It depends on whether my father and your father Milaya have met each other. Last time he didn't realize that you were a princess for a long time. He seemed to regard you as an ordinary girl from a good family."

 Lanci felt that Hyperion's face was too close, so he politely leaned back a little and replied.

After reading the story of meeting Char in the Snowy Province of the Northern Continent, Lan Qi felt that this was not impossible. It mainly depended on whether the parents of both parties had met many years ago.

"oh!"

Hyperion seemed to realize that she was too close to Lan Qi, or she suddenly remembered the last time at the Icerite College Hospital, Lan Qi's father gloated, "Duke Milaya can marry a demon wife." , Lan Qi, can he?" She ran away in embarrassment.

 “Meow meow meow, what are you talking about.”

 The cat boss poked his head on Lan Qi's shoulder and asked in confusion.

"That time my father came to the capital, Hyperion, Frey, and I had just finished the second Shadow World Temple Villain Dinner. Then as soon as we came out of the Shadow World, Hyperion and I went to the hospital. We were visiting dad, and we just went to see Tata at Boss Cat Restaurant that night. It was also the day when Huberian stayed at Boss Cat Restaurant, so that was just before I met you, Boss Cat."

 Lanqi patiently explained to the cat boss.

 “Huberlian, why didn’t you tell Tata?”

 The cat boss turned his head again and looked at Hyperion.

It was always listening to Hyperion and Tata talking about interesting things, but it didn't expect that Hyperion had such a story that she didn't mention at all.

　　　…”

Hyperion looked away with a slight blush on her cheeks.

It's all Lan Qi's father's fault. He told some weird jokes and she almost agreed to them by accident.

Two people and one cat waited outside Nanwantina Station for a short time before Lan Qi waved and called for a magic vehicle.

 “Go to the north of Xinmai Square, No. 25 Nosma Street.”

"no problem."

With a kind smile, the driver gestured to the young travelers to put their luggage and get on the bus.

Soon Lan Qi and Hyperian were sitting in the back seat, and the vehicle started slowly and passed through the streets of South Wantina along the stone road.

The architectural style of the city-state outside the window is fresher than that of Icerita. The streets are filled with the golden light of the rising sun. Rows of neatly trimmed sycamore trees line both sides of the stone road, and their leaves are gently swaying in the breeze.

 The cat boss sat between Lan Qi and Hyperion, looking at them from left to right.

Lan Qi didn’t know why, but she had become a little uneasy since yesterday.

The cat boss wondered if Lan Qi was sick.

“Speaking of Lan Qi, wouldn’t it be a little uncomfortable if I came to visit you unexpectedly like this?”

Hyperion felt that the closer she got to Lanci's house, the more nervous she became.

"Don't worry, I brought you here suddenly. Dad also said that you are welcome to visit Nanwantina at any time. He has a very good impression of you."

Lanchi replied.

 “Is that so?”

Hyperion said softly.

 In this case, she is not so afraid.

　　Next, we must continue to leave a good impression on the Wilford family.

But there shouldn't be any problems. She is a professional spy and priest who has been trained by the Ice Witch teacher. There is no way she would fall into trouble at a friend's house.

Vehicles pass through the city center known as the "Heartmai Square", which is the political, economic and cultural bustling area of ​​the Lord City of South Wantina. On the square stands a sculpture of the Border Count of Wantina hundreds of years ago to commemorate the city's history. Founders and history.

Lanci's home is not far away, located in the northwest corner of the city, on a branch of the avenue called "Guardian's Path".

This street is spacious and quiet, lined with tall oak trees and neat hedgerows.

As the vehicle moved forward, the outline of the mansion gradually appeared outside the car window.

The Wilford family's mansion is an elegant three-story building with pale yellow limestone exterior walls and dark red glazed tiles on the roof.

The family crest is inlaid on the carved oak of the main entrance of the mansion. In front of the door, two copper vases are filled with blooming blue and white irises, exuding a light fragrance.

 “Here we come, Hyperion.”

"good."

The vehicle stopped on the street outside the courtyard gate of the mansion. Lanci and Hyperion got out of the car, took out their luggage and stepped onto the stone steps leading to the main entrance of the courtyard.

The hedges on both sides of the stone steps are neatly trimmed, with dew hanging on them, shining with the brilliance of the morning sun.

 “Master Lanqi, are you back?”

 The guard outside the door said in surprise the moment he saw Lan Qi, and then quickly stepped forward to take Lan Qi and Hyperion's luggage and cat.

 They haven’t seen Lan Qi for more than half a year and miss him very much.

The rich young man Lanqi, who had a bad reputation for a period of time, became very good again two months before leaving home to go to school in the royal capital of Icerita, and all the servants in the mansion fell in love with her. This good young man has changed his mind.

“I’ll be back for a while, and I’ll leave my luggage to you.”

Lanchi greeted them and quickly ran through the garden with Hyperion to the front door. He pushed open the heavy oak door and walked into the mansion.

 “Meow, meow, meow, I’m not luggage!”

 The cat boss struggled in the guard's hands and jumped into the garden.

 “Mist grass, cats can talk?!”

The guards looked at the little black cat running away in shock and shouted. Boss Cat quickly caught up with Lan Qi and Hyperion and followed them into the mansion.

 Inside the house, the spacious foyer looks bright and warm. Portraits of family ancestors and exquisite wall lamps are hung on the walls. A series of light footsteps echoes on the stairs. It is obvious that everyone in the family has gotten up and is ready to face the new day.

The door behind Lan Qi and Hyperian was closed, and they entered Wilford's house. It seemed that breakfast had just been finished at home, and the servants were clearing away the tableware.

Before the two of them had taken a few steps, a familiar deep voice sounded not far away.

 “Oh? Master Lanqi?”

In the spacious living room on the first floor, Hans turned around and noticed the two of them. As the steward of the Wilfort family, he was directing the affairs of the mansion today.

Hans's thin figure is upright, his white hair is neatly combed, his face has traces of time and deep wrinkles, but his eyes still shine with intelligence and kindness.

 “Hans, I’m back.”

Lanqi nodded.

 Sometimes I feel that Hans is like a killer, showing a perfect smile when facing people he clearly hates, but now Lan Qi is no longer afraid of Hans.

Although he didn’t know why the wealthy merchants in the South Wantina border area were able to recruit such an old butler with a full sixth level, Lan Qi was willing to believe that Hans was from their family.

 “Master, you have become stronger.”

Hans was surprised at first, and then his eyes turned to relief.

 Then, Hans turned his eyes to Hyperion, who was standing next to Lanci, and raised his eyebrows slightly, obviously more surprised by this guest: "Oh, is this lady...Miss Hyperion?"

 “Uh, yes.”

Hyperion was stunned. She didn’t expect Hans to suddenly call out her name. She nodded quickly.

 She could see that the housekeeper had a good relationship with Lan Qi.

"Mr. Noe told me about you when he came back from the royal capital last time. He had been looking forward to Lanqi inviting you to visit Nanwantina one day. Unexpectedly, something good happened today."

Maintaining dignity and decorum, displaying the demeanor of an experienced butler, Hans explained,

“I will go to the study on the second floor to inform the master that I will entertain Miss Huberion well during this period.”

 “No, no, no, you don’t need to arrange a place for me, and you don’t need to use honorifics to me.”

Hyperion waved her hand.

She and Lan Qi still had to return to Icerite College to submit a report. How could they stay at Lan Qi's house? According to the wishes of the old housekeeper, they were prepared to arrange for her and Lan Qi to have a good time in Nanwantina for a while.

“By the way, Hans, are there any guests coming to our house these days?”

Lan Qi interrupted the conversation between the two of them and asked solemnly.

Steward Hans turned to observe Lan Qi. He had rarely seen the young master with such an expression.

The last time the young master was obviously a little uneasy, the young master found him in the living room and asked him to help deal with the matter of the pigeon that he accidentally shot back.

“There are no guests, but Miss Tata came to our house for breakfast this morning before you, and Francine is now taking her around the house.”

Hans was stunned for a moment, but soon regained his composure, and his voice remained calm.

From his point of view, Tata was nominally the steward of their house. Although he rarely came to the house before, he was still considered Lanqi's tutor and not a guest.

As Lanci’s most familiar maid, Francine has met Tata several times and is the closest person to Tata in the house.

The only strange thing is that Miss Tata and Master Lanqi both happened to come back, but they came back separately, and they didn't know each other's itinerary.

  “!?”

Lan Qi suddenly opened his eyes wide.

　　When he saw the calm situation at home, he thought nothing had happened, but he didn't expect that the **** of death was already one step ahead of him.

I don’t know where Tata wandered now, but her goal was definitely his bedroom on the second floor!

  I don’t want to be Tata’s number one brother—!

 Lan Qi was sweating profusely, as if he had returned to a nightmare, and screamed in his heart.

 This is a kind of gravity called destiny.

Calm down.

 Think the best.

Things are actually not that bad.

The mansion still looks calm now, which means that Tata is not angry. She must not have reached her bedroom on the second floor yet!

As long as he can get back to the bedroom before her, hide the painting, and replace it with a portrait of a poor old lady, everything will be fine!

　　I can still be saved.

 “Hans, I have something to do!”

Lan Qi said nothing more and hurriedly ran towards the stairs, as if all anxiety and fatigue disappeared at this moment.

While speeding on the second floor, he saw the maid Francine who was cleaning the corridor.

 “Hey, Master Lanqi, you are back!”

As soon as Francine saw Lan Qi, a smile of great surprise appeared on her face.

She was originally very happy to see Tata coming back, but she didn't expect Lan Qi to go home soon after.

 “Yes, I’m back, let’s talk later!”

Lan Qi just replied hastily, his voice was hurried and short, without stopping.

 He has only one goal now, and that is his bedroom at the end of the corridor not far away!

“As expected, the young master likes Miss Tata the most, so he is so anxious to see her.”

Francine smiled and said to herself. Before she could say anything else, she looked at Hyperion who was chasing after her.

Francine immediately covered her mouth, with a look in her eyes that said: Oh my god, Master Lanci actually brought two girls home!

Francine, despite her curiosity and shock, maintained professional dignity and saluted Hyperion, knowing when to speak and when to remain silent.

On the other side, at the end of the corridor, Lan Qi, who was running fast, leaned on the porch to slow down, grabbed the handle of the bedroom door, and pressed it hard.

Lan Qi's heartbeat accelerated, but he finally felt a little stable at this moment.

etc.

Shouldn’t Francine be accompanying Tata around the mansion?

 If Tata is not with Francine, then where is she.

Lan Qi frowned slightly. He was in such a hurry that he didn't even realize this problem.

 The door was slightly open, revealing a ray of gentle light, and Lan Qi's confusion and tension were intertwined.

When the bedroom door was fully opened, Lan Qi stood in front of the door. The sight in front of him stunned him.

In the spacious bedroom, sunlight shines on the ground through the gauze curtains, forming mottled light and shadow.

Everything in the room is arranged in an orderly manner, and even though the owner has not lived there for a long time, it is obviously cleaned regularly.

 The most conspicuous position is a portrait on the wall. The woman in the painting is wearing an old gray cloak. Her eyes reveal a touch of melancholy and unyielding, and she is as beautiful as a wolf in the snow.

 In front of that painting.

A gray-haired woman stood there, her profile facing Lanci quietly. Her coat was slim-cut, and a silk tie was tied neatly under the collar of her dress, making her look elegant and rigorous.

 The gentle wind blew across her face, causing her gray hair hanging on her shoulders to flutter slightly in the wind.

The golden eyes that stared at the looming portrait were full of confusion, emotion, and astonishment.

At this quiet moment, the figure with gray hair and golden eyes seemed to blend into the surrounding environment, and it seemed that her presence was the only thing in the painting.

Lanchi stood at the door and took half a step back, which alarmed Thalia.

Thalia’s golden eyes stared at Lanqi for a moment.

 Lanchi suffered cardiopulmonary arrest.

 (End of this chapter)