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Chapter 813: Lan Qi Takes His Ancestors Out
Chapter 813: Lan Qi Takes His Ancestors Out
It was already 1 pm, and the family's mealtime had come to an end.
In the first-floor dining room of Professor Lan's home, the courtyard outside occasionally had a gentle winter breeze, bringing with it the faint scent of the unique plants of the distant monastery.
"..."
Lan Qi stared at the scene, his mind blown.
Tata was Xiubao's mother, Xiubao was Xi's sister, Xi was Tata's sister, and Tata was also Xiubao's mother. The question arose: who was of higher seniority, Xiubao or Tata?
If he were to meet Xiubeilian again, he would have to tell her that she had gained three younger sisters, one of whom was her own mother, and the other her favorite aunt...
Lan Qi's mind was overloaded.
"Meow."
Cat Boss ran over, jumped onto the back of Lan Qi's chair, and reached out with a small paw to pat him gently, but he still didn't react.
The good news was that Lan Qi was alive.
The bad news was that Lan Qi had gone dumb.
It knew that Lan Qi's confusion was due to Tata calling Sidda 'sister'.
"Lan Qi, do you want to consult a lawyer?"
Cat Boss asked Lan Qi.
Lan Qi's emerald eyes slowly shifted to Cat Boss on his shoulder.
"..."
His gaze spoke volumes without words.
"It does seem that way, meow."
Cat Boss realized that Lan Master himself had a lawyer's license.
"On the bright side, it's a miracle that they can get along so well; it's like the Goddess of Fate is watching over them, meow..."
Cat Boss whispered into Lan Qi's ear.
It didn't want to see this family's imminent explosion.
As for the misunderstandings, they could slowly unravel them when they returned to Ikarite. For now, it was best to treat Tata and Sidda as sisters.
"That's true."
Lan Qi quickly became more optimistic.
When the mind changes, so does the path.
As the saying goes, a crisis is often an opportunity.
If he could overcome this crisis, what else could possibly challenge him? Lan Qi stood up, putting his worries aside. He still had a lot of work to do.
The motto of Infernal Corridor Academy was to do the important things first, before they became urgent.
"Tata, Sidda."
Lan Qi turned to Talia and Sigrid, whose relationship was gradually improving,
"This afternoon, I'm going to bring Toriato out of the Imperial Special Operations Division so we can find Ifatiya."
He couldn't help but complain in his heart.
Talia had been right; sometimes, Yabo was indeed too outrageous.
This Dimension Bishop had probably spent most of his mana transporting Sigrid to the capital of Kreithine Empire, Brillada, and then teleported himself over, leaving him with almost no mana left.
Even so, he didn't know how to restrain himself and wait for his mana to recover before appearing and getting caught in the crosshairs of the Imperial Special Operations Division.
He needed Toriato first to open a portal and bring Ifatiya from the Mafia's underground palace in Brillada Port to the second floor of the Opera House.
Currently, Landeri was under tight surveillance by the Imperial Special Operations Division, so going to the Brillada Opera House to watch a show was still manageable.
However, if he were to go straight to Brillada Port, he would easily be suspected because he had no good reason to initiate contact with the Mafia.
"Er..."
Talia let go of Sigrid and turned to look at Lan Qi.
Her original plan with Lan Qi was to go to the Kreithine Empire's Magecraft Association in the afternoon to look for materials and see if they could order the right proportions for Lan Qi to advance to the seventh rank. Even without the Mad Love Demon King by his side, he would have a high self-preservation ability.
This was undoubtedly the highest priority.
"Ifatiya is still waiting for us. The sooner we cure her, the less she'll suffer."
Lan Qi smiled helplessly and explained to Talia.
After being released, Sigrid was still behind Talia, holding her shoulders and secretly smelling her. If she were her sister, or her husband's wife, then smelling her wouldn't count as sexual harassment.
But Talia's attention was entirely captured by Lan Qi, and she didn't notice Sigrid's little actions.
"Then I'll protect you. I'll go out with you."
A trace of gratitude flashed in Talia's eyes, and she nodded.
If Lan Qi were a seventh-rank, Talia could feel at ease letting him take the cat out. But he was only a sixth-rank, not only lacking in physical strength but also unable to use the 'Black Sun Tyrant's Eternal Punishment Edict'.
"Tata, you can't go out on a date and leave me at home, can you?"
Sigrid quickly stopped sniffing Tata and spoke to them.
"Then, let's go out together."
Talia turned around and compromised.
The thought of Sidda saving her sister, who looked so much like Xiubeilian and had such a lovely personality, made Talia like Sigrid more and more. Going out to play with Sidda seemed like a delightful idea.
"I'm going to the Imperial Special Operations Division. Is it possible for you two to divide the work, one handling external affairs and the other internal?"
Lan Qi started to feel his scalp tingling.
Taking these two ancestors to the Imperial Special Operations Division to bail someone out).
"We've agreed to be fair, and we also want to share the experience of going out with you equally."
"Lan Qi, you don't want us to argue again, do you?"
Sigrid and Talia both approached Lan Qi and spoke to him.
"No, no, I'll take you out."
Lan Qi immediately compromised and hugged the cat tightly.
As long as they didn't argue, everything was negotiable.
Although taking these two eighth-rank bodyguards out gave him a sense of security, the news that he had two wives the next day would spread throughout the Operations Division, and he might even be caught by the press.
The only way was to stay optimistic. Fortunately, he was currently known as Professor Landeri, and he didn't have many acquaintances in the Kreithine Empire, so his reputation back home wouldn't be affected.
Gossip, like a game of telephone, tends to distort the truth. By the time it reaches the Hutton Kingdom, it might even turn into a rumor that he has two hundred brides-to-be in the Kreithine Empire.
"Don't worry, Lanqi, we'll play our parts well," Talia assured him, confident in her ability to act as his rival.
"If the Imperial Special Operations Unit suspects us, we'll actively prove that we're your brides-to-be," Sigrid added.
"Is that so...?" Lanqi was a bit worried that these two were a bit too enthusiastic.
Their passionate gazes and sense of responsibility were genuine, as if they would devour him if given the chance, sending a chill down his spine.
"Meow."
The Cat Boss looked up at Lanqi's hand.
It sensed that Lanqi's upcoming days would not be easy.
Fortunately, with only one wolf and one tiger keeping an eye on him, and the two of them getting along surprisingly well, the situation was miraculously balanced.
"Alright, let's go then."
Talia glanced at the other two.
Both Lanqi and Sigrid had just returned home, and Sidda was also dressed for an outing, so they should be ready to leave immediately without any further preparation.
"Let's go!"
Sigrid said excitedly.
She was already looking forward to staying at this house.
Not only would she be able to play the role of the Holy Son's bride-to-be for the time being, but she had also gained a sister-in-law, fulfilling a dream from ten thousand years ago in the Shadow World, and it even felt more lively than the dreams of that era.
"Let's go."
Lanqi's scalp tingled as he walked through the living room and headed towards the entrance hall.
He opened the heavy wooden door for the two ladies, and sunlight instantly flooded the space like a golden waterfall.
The afternoon sun felt warm and cozy, and the winter rays were not at all scorching.
Stepping out of the mansion, they entered the courtyard.
As they passed through the residential area of the monastery, a gentle afternoon breeze blew by, and the sound of the flowing river was soothing and pleasant.
Under the clear sky, the view in the distance was a vast expanse of blue and pristine.
After lunch, Lanqi, Sigrid, and Talia temporarily bid farewell to their homes in Saint Crethine Academy.
Led by Lanqi, they exited the mansion and headed towards the eastern exit of the monastery.
This wide street, known as the Path of the Moon Goddess, was quiet in the afternoon, lined with towering oak trees and lush green grass.
Talia and Sigrid walked on either side of Lanqi, occasionally stealing glances at him.
Lanqi dared not speak to them and just kept walking forward.
As they passed through the area near the main cathedral, more and more students and staff in the academy uniforms appeared.
The square they walked through always had some shadows, where devout monks from the monastery knelt and prayed in reverence.
Groups of students sparred with swords or engaged in lively discussions.
Every time Lanqi passed by, he could hear whispers behind him.
"Has Professor Landeri Washington returned?"
"Are these two women getting too close to him?"
"Yes, how did Landeri's Wall disappear? I remember the professor always kept to himself, and even his sister Elsa maintained a certain distance from him."
"Is it his fiancee from the northwestern border of Niksausend who came to this side? Are they really getting along well?"
It seemed that the students couldn't believe that Professor Landeri had two women by his side.
Nowadays, Professor Landeri was already a celebrity at the monastery, attracting the attention of many students.
"Why are you getting so much attention?"
Sigrid asked Lanqi in confusion.
Tata seemed to have been with Lanqi at the monastery for a while, but she was a newcomer.
"Cough, this is a difficult situation, meow."
The Cat Boss, who was being held like a life preserver by Lanqi, spoke to Sigrid.
The Cat Boss remembered that the last time Landeri's sister Elsa came to look for Lanqi in the afternoon, she told him about some rumors circulating in the school about him.
Now, the more he thought about it, the more he felt that this gossip was about to be proven true.
"Let's talk about it later. It's normal for schools back home to spread rumors about teachers as well."
Lanqi also said.
It was fine; they didn't know that Sidda and Tata were brides-to-be, and the three of them currently looked like good friends with a decent relationship.
Lanqi thought to himself.
Previously, he had played with Talia and Xiubeilian in his hometown of Nanvintina, and they hadn't been misunderstood as being in a relationship on the way.
As long as he kept his mind clear, there was nothing to fear.
As the three of them walked towards the direction of the carriage, a familiar monastery corridor loomed ahead, and at the end stood a team of Imperial soldiers wearing a unique style of military uniform.
This caused Lanqi to slow down his steps.
The leading officer's hat brim was deep, almost covering his forehead, and he was draped in a heavy Imperial military coat.
Despite this, beneath the hat was a handsome face with sharp features, his deep reddish-brown hair neatly trimmed, exuding the professionalism and efficiency of a soldier.
With such distinctive features, Lanqi instantly recognized this colleague.
And the Domestic Intelligence Division he led was specifically responsible for dealing with dissidents in the capital region and maintaining regime stability.
"Chief Nikola, do you have something to discuss with me?"
Lanqi asked politely.
The Countermeasures Division had blocked his path, and he was also on his way to find the Operations Team.
Initially, at Brillada's First Station, he had just arrived in this city on a mana-powered train when he encountered an attack by the Allied assassin Unity. After the incident, he was investigated by this Imperial Operations Team officer with the codename Falcon Nikola.
Since then, Falcon Nikola had frequently sought him out.
"Professor Landeri, it's been a long time.
"Red Falcon Nikola also greeted us politely, but with a distant smile. He looked at the three of us and got down to business."
"The Operations Team just captured a suspect near your mansion and has taken him to the Imperial Special Operations Unit for interrogation."
Nikola's smile was faint, but it didn't convey warmth. He glanced at Lan Qi and the others before speaking.
"How did the Operations Team get to him first?" Lan Qi asked, feigning confusion.
It wasn't just the students within the school grounds; even Red Falcon Nikola's gaze held a hint of strangeness as he looked at Lan Qi.
"I don't think the Allied spies are that foolish. My attention has always been on you, Professor." Nikola's response was casual.
His words implied a greater focus on protecting Landri's safety.
Talia understood what Nikola meant.
She felt a twinge of annoyance.
This guy was fixated on Lan Qi, suspicious of him from the start.
"That person might be a big fish. How can you be so sure he's not dangerous, Colonel Nikola?" Lan Qi asked with a worried expression, looking like a victim.
Sigrid glanced back and forth between Lan Qi and Nikola as they spoke, feeling a sense of awe.
Both of them seemed amiable, but they were also acting.
"In my opinion, even the delivery person who brought you ingredients earlier is more worth investigating than that guy who blatantly used a telescope to spy on Professor Landri's mansion." Nikola's expression shifted slightly as he gave his answer.
Lan Qi and Talia fell silent.
Sigrid felt like cursing.
She almost couldn't believe that Toriato, the Resurrection Church leader and a fellow Cardinal like herself, was associated with this person.
"Colonel Nikola, my husband is quite safe within the school. There's no need for your concern." Talia bowed slightly, speaking like a dutiful wife.
She had long wanted Red Falcon Nikola to stay away from her Lan Qi, and now she had the opportunity to confront this Intelligence Division Chief.
Talia's heart felt that Red Falcon Nikola was indeed a persistent Bloodhound, and his guesses were a bit too accurate.
"We must not let Nikola become the new head of the Imperial Special Operations Unit, or we'll have a lot of trouble ahead."
"Who are these two?" Nikola's gaze slowly shifted to the left as he spoke, then asked Lan Qi.
"My bride-to-be." Lan Qi could only answer honestly.
"Both of them?" Nikola was actually a bit surprised earlier, but he didn't ask.
"Yes, both." Lan Qi admitted under the gaze of a pair of golden eyes and a pair of purple eyes.
"Did you two just have an argument?" Nikola joked, adjusting his military hat's brim to block his view.
He seemed to have noticed something, or perhaps he was questioning something, or maybe he was about to catch on to something.
"No." Lan Qi denied it at the first moment.
They didn't want outsiders to know about their unpleasant lunch argument.
Even more so, they couldn't let Red Falcon Nikola sense any problems.
"Then why do you and your fiancee seem so distant, Professor Landri?" Nikola continued, his voice growing more distant, his brown eyes beneath the hat brim glowing faintly red, like a hawk's eyes locking onto its prey.
"Are you suspecting that we aren't his real fiancee? This is a family matter; do you need to get involved?" Sigrid furrowed her brows, responding with a firm attitude.
She was used to dominating the Northern Continent, and this Intelligence Division Chief dared to interrogate them here.
"I wouldn't dare." Nikola smiled in a deferential manner, but his eyes held no hint of humility.
"As a colleague and friend of Professor Landri, I hope his family will be more harmonious. After all, he's a pillar of the Empire and shouldn't be distracted by trivial family matters." His words consistently took the moral high ground, all for the sake of duty.
"Oh, it's truly a burden on Colonel Nikola." Lan Qi sighed, feeling conflicted for a moment. He didn't show hesitation and could only hold Talia and Sigrid's hands, pulling them closer, at least for a show in front of Nikola.
Even though holding the two women looked a bit odd, Nikola was indeed suspicious of him.
Red Falcon Nikola narrowed his eyes, observing Lan Qi's every move.
As soon as Lan Qi moved his hand, Sigrid grabbed his wrist, as if refusing to have any physical contact with him.
"..."
A hint of surprise and interest appeared in Nikola's eyes.
His sharp gaze seemed to say that if even holding hands was so resisted, and they still claimed to have an engagement, it was indeed a bit problematic.
"How about putting it here?" Sigrid placed Lan Qi's hand on her back, until it hugged her waist.
"Colonel Nikola, is this okay?" She questioned Red Falcon Nikola as she and Lan Qi stood close together.
"Cough, cough!" Talia coughed loudly twice.
She was reminding Sidda that she was breaking the rules!
But Sigrid turned her head and winked at Talia.
This was a necessary part of her task, so she had to prioritize her duty.
"!" Talia realized something and followed Sigrid's example, placing Lan Qi's hand on her waist and then leaning against him.
Both women nestled in his embrace.
Only Lan Qi was left, his eyes wide with bewilderment, as he watched the students of Saint Crethine Academy slowly gather around them.
In the distance, the students kept exclaiming in surprise.
Some even cheered and shouted with joy.
"Landri is so cool!"
"How did he manage to get both of them to lean on his chest!"
"Professor Landri, I want to learn this!"
(End of Chapter)
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