MTL - Don’t Confiscate My Citizenship

Chapter 6 World Famous Paintings, One is Filial Piety and the other is Joy

 For a while, the study fell into silence.

The atmosphere between him and his father probably made Lanci guess that this conversation might be of great significance to them.

 Looking at the father's expression, it is a conversation about the future, responsibility and family honor.

 So it was not easy for him to say anything before his father spoke.

As his eyes moved slowly, Lan Qi noticed that the butler was smiling at him.

Still the same old fox-like smile as always.

Lan Qi felt a little uncomfortable, and then he looked away.

The only places where you can temporarily focus your attention are the dazzling array of books neatly arranged on the towering bookshelves, as well as the oil paintings hanging on the walls.

It is said that this is an ancient masterpiece that has been collected by the family for a long time. It is illuminated by the soft magic lamp, making the entire study full of artistic atmosphere.

  But obviously.

 It is not as good as Lanci's painting.

  Long time.

Noe finally seemed to have thought of the words and said:

"Lan Qi, you have been an adult for a month... During this time, the family has solved too many troubles for you. I think you can no longer live like this without any worries."

 A brief silence followed again.

  Or a kind of waiting time.

 Noe wasn't sure that after he said this, Lanci would throw a tantrum because his performance was exposed.

 Because Lan Qi’s changes in the past two days seemed to him more like a temporary performance strategy.

It is possible that Ranchi also realized that his family would begin to curb his extravagant spending and reckless behavior.

 So he should be enduring his bad habits and trying to get through this crisis by pretending to be good for a short time.

However.

 It was beyond Noe's expectation.

Lanqi’s eyes are always clear and calm.

 After reflecting on the question, he nodded seriously.

　　 replied:

"I'm really sorry. I promise I will never do anything that damages the family's reputation again."

This moment made Noe a little stunned, and he couldn't help but wink.

 He looked at Lanqi again.

No matter how you look at it, he is a good young man.

 Even for a moment, Noe felt that he should be proud of having such a well-educated and bright-eyed son.

This guy has either really repented, or he is still being stubborn.

Although Noe prefers the former scenario, he also knows that the latter is more likely.

It’s impossible that this stupid son’s entire mental state suddenly changed due to some chance, right?

 But it doesn’t matter.

Whether Lanci is acting or not, Noe has a way to fundamentally determine how to treat Lanci next.

 “Ahem.”

Noe cleared his throat, sat up straighter, and looked at Lan Qi.

“How are you preparing for the Alchemy Institute’s entrance exam?”

His tone seemed to have softened, but his words were harsher.

"You must know that although I need to be with the empire all year round because of cross-border business, it does not mean that I completely ignore you. My tolerance towards you is also based on the premise that you are living a serious life."

 “Hum hum…”

The words just fell.

The butler standing behind Noe couldn't help but smile.

One third of it is gloating about the young master's predicament, and seventy percent is because it is interesting to see how the young master will deal with it.

　　　…”

Lan Qi remained silent for the time being, but was shocked when he heard this.

 In the memory of my predecessor, I really never studied!

The Alchemical Academy that Noe refers to is a branch of the oldest Icerite Academy in the country, located in the capital of King Hutton.

This academy recruits potential young people of the right age from the Kingdom of Hutton and surrounding countries every year, and it is also well-known throughout the Southern Continent.

 Alchemy Academy is one of its four branches.

The entrance exam for the Alchemy Academy, which is famous for its alchemical craftsmanship and theoretical research, was so difficult that its predecessor gave up before even starting to work hard.

The predecessor has also been lying about trying to get into the Alchemy Institute, thereby defrauding his parents' peace of mind and trust, and squandering a lot of pocket money to have fun all day long.

 Hateful, this **** predecessor.

I have enjoyed all the blessings, now it is my turn to take the blame!

 Lan Qi cursed in his heart.

However, in the original development, the predecessor really would not have encountered the current troubles.

Because Thalia will help this stupid rich young man put an end to his troubles in life.

Thinking of this, Lan Qi suddenly frowned.

“Father, are there any other companies with the same name as the Wilford Chamber of Commerce in the world?”

Ranchi asked.

"Um?"

Noe seemed to be confused by Lan Qi's sudden change of topic, but looking at Lan Qi's serious eyes, he still replied quite proudly:

“I can’t tell if there are any small businesses with similar names, but we are the only large trading company that trades across the Kingdom of Hutton and the Empire of Creain.”

After Noe finished speaking, Lan Qi’s expression did not change and he just nodded silently.

Since he has changed the fate of being "killed by Thalia" and survived, he will also face some situations that the stupid rich young man would not encounter.

 Lanci has long felt that his last name "Wilford" is familiar, but he can't remember where he remembered it.

After hearing what Noe said, Lan Qi finally remembered that in the main story of the game two years after the current timeline, there was a side mission called "The Wilford Massacre"!

　　The task prompt is that a multinational trading company suddenly collapsed overnight due to unknown reasons, and the people related to the top management of the company were also brutally killed one by one. Players can choose whether to investigate, and the task level is very high. My surname is Wilford, and my family’s business is also called Wilford Chamber of Commerce. It is the only large multinational company...

That seems to be my own family.

It seems that I can't just lie down and work hard for at least a year and a half to investigate and solve the potential hidden dangers of the family in advance!

 The family's money is what he relies on when he retires at the age of 20, so he must protect it.

Recalling the relevant information about Iclita College in my memory,

 “I promise to pass the entrance exam successfully.”

Lanci replied calmly.

 He actually didn’t mind going to this college in the royal capital.

  It can even be said that in the memory of its predecessor, it was a dreamlike college—

Not only does it have the most cutting-edge magical engineering technology and many high-end facility resources in the Hutton Kingdom, it will also receive excellent protection.

 He is still a first-level jobless person with no fighting ability. He has no power to protect himself, and he does not have a status "enough to make big people pay attention to him and protect him."

Hurrying to investigate the most likely source of the problem, the Creation Empire, is undoubtedly seeking death.

　　It would be better to explore your potential in the Hutton Kingdom first.

 If you want to become famous as quickly as possible.

 Even gaining the favor of some powerful or powerful people in the world and accumulating connections.

So becoming a card maker must be the shortcut that best suits your talents.

Going to Icerite College to use the resources of the Magic Engineering Institute is a hundred times more efficient than staying in such a border city-state to study card making alone.

 The royal capital is also a more suitable stage for me to show my talents.

No matter how bad things go, as long as you can make a fortune in the royal capital of Icerita, you can find a way to bring down your father's Wilford Chamber of Commerce with your own hands and avoid the destruction of your family!

"Um?"

Noe raised his eyebrows. He was not aware of Lan Qi's filial thoughts at the moment. He just doubted Lan Qi's confidence in enrolling in school.

 He thought that his idiot son, who behaved like a gangster, would be revealed here.

Unexpectedly, Lan Qi not only frowned, but also spoke harshly.

　　Ranchi’s reaction today was indeed unexpected by Noe at every step.

Although Noe didn't have much energy to take care of Ranchi's daily life, every time he asked the housekeeper and maid about Ranchi's situation, the two of them tried their best to protect Ranchi.

But Noe is not stupid, he can still roughly judge the state in which Lan Qi spends his days.

“Since you said this, if you pass the entrance exam successfully, then I have misunderstood you, and I will apologize to you...”

Noe said in a deep voice, his torch-like gaze deeply exploring Lan Qi's emerald green eyes.

“But if you fail to pass the college’s exam, does that prove that you have deceived our trust in you?”

 “Of course, to the point.”

Lan Qi responded in a calm voice.

“Then I won’t bother you anymore today and continue studying hard. I will buy the train ticket to the royal capital for you in advance, so you don’t have to worry about it.”

 At this point, seeing Lan Qi’s straightforward promise, Noe was also satisfied.

Since Lan Qi still wants to be tough-talking now.

Noe wouldn't mind using this to make Lanci accept the punishment with conviction after suffering some setbacks.

Noe actually didn’t think Lan Qi could pass the exam at the Alchemy Academy.

 Or it’s simply impossible.

Given the complexity of the Alchemy Academy exam, the number of subjects, and the extremely high passing standards, at least two or three years of serious preparation are required.

 This year’s entrance exam for Icerita College will start in three months.

Even the Alchemy Academy, which requires the least talent, Lan Qi can't handle.

 When he goes to the capital and meets his talented peers from the other three academies, he will probably realize how stupid and tragic his laziness, arrogance and short-sightedness are.

"I see."

Ranchi said with certainty.

His father had always been doubting himself, but he always spoke highly of his emotional intelligence and even sent her to the royal capital. Lan Qi felt respected.

Then he will definitely respond to his father’s expectations,

"As long as you are sure that you can send me to the Royal Capital to show my talents, I guarantee that you will receive the good news that I have successfully entered the Royal Capital's Icerite Academy."

"…Ah."

Noe almost laughed out loud when he heard this.

He picked up the tea cup, took a sip of tea, and suppressed the ridicule that was about to appear on his face.

　　Also show off your talents.

You just go to a school, can you give me a whole wave of big ones?

Noe didn’t expect that today’s conversation would go so smoothly. He was already prepared that there would be quite an unpleasant quarrel between father and son.

Punishment for Lan Qi is inevitable because he has to teach the arrogant and overconfident Lan Qi to pay the price for the mistakes he committed.

 Unexpectedly today, a good peace treaty was reached because of Lan Qi's sincerity.

From Noe's point of view, the difference is that before punishing Lan Qi, let him go to the capital to see the world.

Anyway, Lan Qi only went to lose face in the entrance exam of Icerita College.

As for letting Lan Qi go to the royal capital, Noe was not worried that Lan Qi would become a wild horse.

 In this small place on the border, Lan Qi, who has never seen the world, can be arrogant and domineering.

But in the royal capital of Icerita, which is full of big shots, and the real big stage of the Southern Continent, this dog will definitely not be able to make any waves.

after all.

Noe knows Lan Qi very well, and Lan Qi is also a paper tiger type of idiot and playboy.

It is definitely not a demon king who will evolve out of control when given the right environment.

 This is very reassuring.

 (End of this chapter)