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Chapter 819: A Peaceful Day at Lan Qi's Home
Chapter 819: A Peaceful Day at Lan Qi's Home
"A week has passed, and today marks your forty-fourth day in the capital of Creedentia, Brillada."
Lan Qi sat in the dining room on the first floor of his mansion, reading the newspaper early in the morning, unable to stop the daily broadcast that the ninth-order divine beast loved the most.
Don't ask why he didn't stop it.
The answer is simple: he couldn't win against it.
"These days, Marquis Marquell has been seeking your help frequently, and his dark circles under his eyes are getting more pronounced."
"And Red Falcon Nikola, with your unintentional hints, also discovered Marquis Marquell's suspicious behavior and reported to Chancellor Deks about his recent investigations into the chancellor's activities."
"You see how Chancellor Deks' attitude towards Marquell is becoming more amiable, and you can guess that the Special Operations Division of the Creedentia Empire is about to face a major upheaval."
The Cat Boss lay on the dining table and glanced at the wall again, where the banner hung—
【Loyalty and Bravery, Iron Blood for Country】
It vividly remembered that since Lan Qi arrived in the Creedentia Empire, he had been doing the work of a loyal subject of Creedentia.
After discovering Marquell's disloyalty to the empire, Lan Qi immediately started helping the empire get rid of Marquell.
He lived up to the words on the honor banner.
The Special Operations Division of the Creedentia Empire was undergoing drastic changes every day.
If one were to elaborate on the events of these seven days, it might take several dozen chapters, so the Cat Boss directly helped summarize them.
"Lan Qi, are you going to take this banner back to Icaria later?"
The Cat Boss scratched Lan Qi's sleeve with its paw and asked.
"Are you going to hang it in the Cat Boss's restaurant?"
Lan Qi looked at the banner with a hint of reluctance.
The official honor banner awarded by the Special Operations Division of the Creedentia Empire was a rare and highly sought-after item in the Northern countries, imbued with a touch of romanticism.
"I don't want the restaurant to be sealed off!"
The Cat Boss exclaimed.
Hanging this banner in the Cat Boss's restaurant would be extremely inappropriate, making the Cat Boss a war criminal.
Moreover, if Xiu Bao saw this banner, he might not be able to contain himself.
Being presented with this banner by Red Falcon Nikola, the head of the Special Ops Division, was like an official certification. For over a month now, Saint Kreithian Monastery had been buzzing with the idea that patriotism should follow Professor Landry's example, as he was known for his courage, initiative, and exceptional talent.
"Hahaha!"
In the distance, on the sofa, Ifatiya seemed to find something amusing and burst into laughter, her legs kicking up on the sofa.
"Little kitty, little kitty, can you pass me the potato chips, the lime-flavored ones?"
Ifatiya called out towards the guest dining room.
She was lying on the sofa, engrossed in watching the imperial program on the Mana Crystal Screen, not wanting to get up. Suddenly, she realized there was a sprite cat in the house who was skilled in telekinesis.
"No problem."
The Cat Boss flicked its tail, and the door to the guest dining room cabinet opened, revealing a bag of snacks that slowly floated towards Ifatiya, who caught it mid-air.
"Thank you!"
Ifatiya thanked him happily and opened the bag of potato chips, leisurely taking a chip and putting it in her mouth.
The Cat Boss couldn't imagine that this was the legendary Duchess of the Alansar Family.
Ifatiya had also used a new transformation card to alter her appearance, making her look like a freshman student commonly seen at Saint Kreithian Seminary.
"Ifatiya, you've only recently recovered from your injuries. It's better to eat fewer snacks during this period. If you want dessert pastries, your sister can make them for you anytime."
Lan Qi shifted his gaze slightly from the newspaper and spoke to Ifatiya on the sofa in the living room.
Talia had been up early preparing breakfast in the kitchen, so if Ifatiya wanted any pastries, she could make them.
The long-term erosion of Blood King Inferno was akin to a severe illness, and after finally recovering, she needed an extended period to nurture her body back to health.
"Okay, brother! Just this bag!"
Ifatiya promised obediently.
She had been eating snacks even when she was being eroded by the Blood King Inferno, so now that the fire poison was gone, eating snacks shouldn't be a problem.
Moreover, her sister had been eating the same way without gaining weight, so there was no need to worry about gaining weight from eating a few chips. Their vampire royal genes were incredibly strong.
The Cat Boss, sitting on the dining table in the guest room, seemed to sense something.
"No, Lan Qi, why do you sound so much like her brother now?"
The Cat Boss realized that after spending a week together, the way Lan Qi and Ifatiya interacted had subtly changed.
It was as if Lan Qi had been influenced and swayed by Ifatiya.
"Hiss."
Lan Qi put down the newspaper and pondered his recent words.
Something was off.
He had been thinking about how Ifatiya had moved in, and he wanted to make her understand the generational gap between them, as she was from an older generation.
But as they chatted, their interaction had inadvertently shifted.
"Lan Qi, you might as well start thinking about how to explain this to Xiu Bao," the Cat Boss suggested, feeling that the situation was beyond help.
It was all because Ifatiya's sisterly vibes were too strong, and Lan Qi had always been like a headmaster, caring for his students.
It was challenging for the two of them to interact without falling into the roles of a younger sister and an older brother.
"Stop joking around, Cat," Lan Qi said, grabbing the little black coal ball and shaking it at the Cat Boss.
Not only did the Cat Boss not help him think of a solution, but it also started making the worst-case scenario plans.
Now, he felt that he could truly rely on Cat Boss in critical moments.
"Meow, Lan Qi, you have to figure something out yourself."
Cat Boss had always thought that Lan Qi was a lost cause, but ever since he went all out to save Lan Qi, Lan Qi had never stopped him from broadcasting again.
This kid actually had a "heart."
"You'll be able to eat soon."
Talia began to take the freshly baked pastries out of the kitchen and placed them on the dining table, speaking to Lan Qi and Cat Boss, as well as Ifatiya on the sofa in the distance.
"Cat Boss!"
Ifatiya raised her hand high.
Cat Boss understood and nodded, using telekinetic powers to send a plate of sizzling bacon and egg yolk pastries topped with chopped green onions and cheese from the iron plate to the sofa.
"Sister, you're so amazing!"
Ifatiya took a bite and couldn't stop praising Talia's freshly baked goods.
"Take your time, there's more, and I'm still making some in the kitchen."
Talia smiled lightly as she saw how happy Ifatiya was.
If she were living alone, she might not be so diligent in cooking, and most of the time, she would buy ready-made food. Only when cooking for important people would she truly put her heart into it.
"Speaking of Marquis Marquell, how did he lose his credentials?"
Talia looked down at the newspaper next to Lan Qi and asked.
Earlier, in the kitchen, she had vaguely heard the conversation between Cat Boss and Lan Qi.
She had only later learned that Marquis Marquell had also lost his credential case, making it even more likely that Daxs was targeting him.
Ever since Talia stopped possessing Lan Qi, sometimes Lan Qi went to work accompanied by Xi De, and they took turns sending their husband to work. Talia wasn't aware of everything that happened during Lan Qi's workdays.
"Toriado did it."
Lan Qi shook his head.
In fact, when he heard that Marquis Marquell had lost his credentials, his first thought was that Toriado, after being taken away by the Special Operations Division's action team, had taken the opportunity to swipe them from Marquis Marquell.
Marquis Marquell probably wouldn't have dreamed that the person he caught that day was the Dimensional Bishop Toriado.
Toriado must have been furious.
If Toriado didn't give Marquis Marquell some trouble, it wouldn't make sense.
"He really has this kind of thieving spatial magic..."
Talia recalled a century ago and agreed.
Back in the Demon Realm, Yabo had always said that using spatial tricks to borrow things was easy.
Using large-scale spatial magic would certainly be noticed, but with Toriado's magic control, unless there was an even stronger mage nearby, it was unlikely that anyone would realize he had used magic.
"This morning, there were significantly fewer informants from the Special Operations Division around Saint Kreithian Monastery, and the Countermeasures Department has almost completely withdrawn its main force, indicating a major operation is underway."
Talia glanced at the clock and felt that she didn't need to return to the kitchen to check on the oven for the time being.
She could probably chat with Lan Qi for another minute or two.
She had been sensing the situation around the mansion and even further, in the campus area.
Although they had never posed a threat to the household with an Eighth-Seat sitting in, she still informed Lan Qi of the situation.
"I estimate that the Countermeasures Department is about to take action against Marquis Marquell."
Lan Qi analyzed.
Red Falcon Nikola wasn't an easy opponent either, as he was constantly arresting people in the Empire, and now it seemed that he was determined to catch the suspected Rotten Bishop Farmer's serial killer.
If Nikola, who dared to investigate even a suspected Rotten Bishop, found the opportunity, he certainly wouldn't let Marquis Marquell off the hook.
"Sigh, who would've thought that the one who actually leaked the Empire's research intelligence was you. This situation is completely illogical."
Talia sighed.
Yesterday afternoon, after Lan Qi had sent away Chancellor Daxs and Red Falcon Nikola, he knew that Marquis Marquell would take the opportunity to visit Chancellor Daxs's office for an investigation.
And in Chancellor Daxs's office was a copy of the new magic energy research results that Lan Qi had just submitted.
Then, last night, Lan Qi contacted Toriado, asking him to use his thieving skills to place a copy of the new research results in Marquis Marquell's home.
This morning, it seemed they had caught him red-handed.
As the two of them and the cat chatted in the dining room, the sound of slippers dragging on the floor came from the distant staircase.
"He's really unlucky, having you two against him."
Sigrid yawned as she entered the dining room, hearing their conversation, and took a swig of purified water before commenting on Lan Qi.
She had long been aware of the dangers posed by Lan Qi and Toriado.
The same was true for the victim, Duke Morotien of the Northern Continent's Protorus Empire, who held the Primordial Tablet of the Undead.
He had been tricked by Xido and Loki.
Even the Empire's ambitious Duke Morotien couldn't escape their schemes, let alone a mere Action Team Captain like Marquis Marquell.
"Don't underestimate our Bishop bond, Xide, you're in it too."
Lan Qi always believed that Xide was the best ally.
In terms of damage and endurance, Xide was in a league of her own.
"Well, if I were to vote for the best ally, I'd cast my vote for you."
Sigrid praised her Holy Son.
She was still drowsy.
I haven't slept this comfortably in ages.
In the past, not only did I have nightmares, but even on the sea routes, I couldn't sleep as peacefully.
"Sid, go wash up. You can come and eat soon."
Talia spoke to Sigrid.
She woke up early every day, while Sigrid slept until she naturally woke up, and as for Ifatiya, she might still be asleep.
"Tata!"
As soon as Sigrid saw Talia, she ran to her and draped her arms over her shoulders, hanging on to her.
"Let me take a sniff."
She blatantly inhaled Talia's scent.
"I'm going to report you."
Talia warned and headed towards the kitchen.
Although she didn't dislike Sid's unsolicited closeness, sometimes she didn't care about the situation or whether people around would see them.
"Haha, you can't report me. According to Imperial law, my behavior is perfectly appropriate."
Sigrid refused to let go.
"..."
Talia couldn't twist her way out, so she could only let Sigrid hang on her back like a large accessory and head to the kitchen to continue making breakfast.
It was truly helpless.
If she didn't see Sid this week and only heard her voice or interacted with her, she would feel like it was her sister, Xigrid.
"Hmm, sister, you smell so good."
Sigrid savored the scent, feeling drowsy and almost falling asleep again.
It felt like being carried to sleep by her mother.
If it was the unique floral scent she smelled during the Blood Moon Dark Age, it would definitely confirm that it was Caliera.
"You're even more perverted than Lan Qi!"
Talia couldn't bear it anymore, she asked Sid in surprise, even Lan Qi was much more restrained than Sid.
"Oh? What did he do to you?"
Sigrid became a little more awake and asked Talia.
Although it must be said that the Holy Son has good taste, but now she also wanted to punish the Holy Son.
"No, nothing."
Talia hung her head.
If Lan Qi dared to hug her from behind and sniff her like this, then she...
Talia didn't dare to think about it.
She didn't know if she would resist or completely lose her resistance.
The two of them chatted and joked as they returned to the kitchen.
"Do they feel like the big gray cat and the big wolfhound playing around at home?"
The cat boss looked in their direction and commented.
"It feels like home is becoming more and more like a zoo..."
Lan Qi also felt that way after the cat boss mentioned it.
"Lan Qi, your passive ability to attract small animals has never failed."
The cat boss was relieved.
Life was becoming more and more harmonious. It was no less peaceful than the days with Icrite.
Originally, he thought that Sigrid and Talia would be the most difficult to deal with at home, but surprisingly, they got along very well.
It must be the work of Great Teacher Lan's magical hands.
At first, he doubted Great Teacher Lan's abilities, but now he believed that not even destroying Lan's Ashura Field would only make him stronger.
"Today is already the 12th of November, and the Moon Goddess Festival at Saint Kreithian Monastery should be coming up soon."
The cat boss thought for a moment and asked Lan Qi.
If the cat boss remembered correctly, the Moon Goddess Festival was in the middle of the month, which was the 14th of November.
"Yes, it's the day after tomorrow."
Lan Qi looked at the calendar.
The headmaster and high priestess of Saint Kreithian Monastery, Violet, would be extremely busy that day.
In recent days, even the headmaster's secretary, Miss Nera, has been busy beyond words, almost becoming Violet's doppelganger.
Lan Qi didn't dare to disturb Nera anymore.
Earlier, it was Nera who helped him get picked up from Brillada's first station and quickly integrate into Saint Kreithian Monastery.
However, Secretary Nera also helped Lan Qi arrange a private meeting with Headmistress Violet.
The third princess, Alykisia, had lost contact for several days, just like Duchess Crolyss, who was once confined on the Northern Continent, causing concern for her safety.
Perhaps some news about Princess Alykisia could be obtained from the sixth divine general, Sapphire-Violet, who held the Water Jade Seat.
"The National Day Battle at the end of the month is also approaching."
Lan Qi added, his emerald eyes reflecting the remaining dates of November on the calendar.
After the Moon Goddess Festival, it would be time to face the Vampires and put an end to this.
"This imperial journey feels both long and short. Unknowingly, it's coming to an end."
The cat boss followed Lan Qi's gaze and agreed.
It's like the final exams always arrive without notice.
And in the first half of the exam week, one's heart is filled with tension and perhaps a bit of anticipation for the relaxing vacation to come.
But Lan Qi wasn't nervous, so he was in a good mood, always maintaining his best condition.
"Yes, my vacation is also getting closer. Looking back, this journey has been long, but I didn't expect it to be almost over."
Lan Qi believed his headmaster's holiday was not far off.
"Meow."
The cat boss lay contentedly on the table, waiting for breakfast.
This time before the battle made him feel at ease.
There was no sense of impending doom around Lan Qi.
(End of Chapter)
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