Don't confiscate my citizenship

The antique clock in the office ticked slightly and regularly, and the hands had just crossed nine o'clock.

Lan Qi didn't pay attention to time, and was completely out of tune with the spring sunshine outside. He just passed the morning time leisurely, and everything around him seemed peaceful and orderly because of him.

Until there was a gentle knock on the office door, and Pranay's voice came from outside: "Mr. Lodge, please see Miss Crolis."

"Please come in."

Lan Qi raised his head and looked at the door, his voice was calm and kind.

The door slowly opened, and Pranay was seen standing respectfully at the door. Then, a woman with extraordinary temperament walked in.

She was still wearing an aristocratic hunting dress and slim trousers, and her long, finely braided hair rested on her shoulders, but it was more formal than before.

"Principal Rocky, I haven't seen you for more than a month."

Princess Cloris took off her top hat, sat across from Lan Qi's desk, and sighed.

Her bright aura seemed to bring a breath of fresh air and floral fragrance. Even though it was a sunny spring day outside, her arrival seemed to make the entire office brighter.

"Being locked up in the Duke's Palace during this period of time is really hard."

Lan Qi stood up with a smile and raised his hand to signal Princess Cloris to go to the meeting area on the left side of the office.

In the past, as principals, they could sit at their desks and talk slowly when talking to students, but now it is not appropriate.

"Yeah, every day I don't know whether I can survive to the next day. It all depends on whether I bet correctly. But luckily, judging from the result, I have won a big victory."

Cloris spread her hands and said.

It was completely impossible to tell that she was a woman who had just experienced the edge of life and death for several decades.

After the two sat down on the sofa in the meeting area, Pranay turned around lightly and walked to the cabinet on the side. He opened the drawer, took out a small bag of selected tea leaves, and began to prepare tea for Crolis.

Lan Qi quietly watched Pranay making tea, and couldn't help but sigh at this peaceful and pleasant daily life.

After these few months of relatively intensive work, he was free and relaxed.

As Pranai brought freshly brewed scented tea to the two of them, he excused himself again and gently closed the office door for them.

"Since when did our school have such a great teacher?"

Cloris felt that she had been under house arrest for just over a month. She did not expect that such a professor, whom she had never seen before and could not understand at all, would appear.

"Maybe he was always there, but no one noticed."

Lan Qi replied with a smile.

"That's it."

Cloris seemed to have figured out something, but she wouldn't tell her if she saw through it.

"I heard that His Majesty Franklin III invited you to dinner yesterday."

She picked up the tea cup, looked at the principal with interest, and asked.

"It's true."

Lan Qi nodded.

In fact, the Emperor of the Protos Empire was also frightened on the day of the bishop's election.

In other words, Franklin III has never felt at ease in the past few months.

Until Rocky McCarthy appeared and helped him settle everything.

This dinner also had some hidden meanings. For example, the emperor hoped that he could ignore public opinion and continue to lead the Protos Empire.

Lan Qi talked for a long time with His Majesty the Emperor of the Protos Empire.

Although Rocky McCarthy is too close to the Hegemony Catholic Church, many imperial dignitaries are not willing to see Rocky McCarthy hold too much power anymore. To avoid suspicion, he should not Actively seeking too much power.

However, the emperor still expressed his trust in Ranchi and hoped that he would not mind the prejudices of other political parties in the empire.

Lanci knew that this appointment might be partly at Isis's request, and the emperor was quite nervous when he had dinner with him.

However, after gradual exchanges, Emperor Franklin III slowly opened his heart to Lan Qi.

Franklin III admitted that he was also afraid of Rocky McCarthy. Many people felt that Rocky McCarthy was a being that ordinary creatures could not understand.

But instead of betting everything on the unknown, it's better to bet everything on a capable person.

Among the information that has not yet been made public, the investigation results are that Duke Morotian and Bishop Asksan of Annihilation led such a conspiracy, hoping to trigger a war and cause a large number of deaths, helping Morotian to absorb the souls of living beings. Promoted to ninth level.

Once Duke Morotian's conspiracy succeeds, not only the northern front provinces of the empire will be devastated, but the northern countries will also become a place for feasting after the carnival of the two inhumane masterminds.

However, there is still no explanation for the figure of the northern demon clan and the changes in the Duke.

It may be related to the disaster-stricken land in the far north of the Northern Continent. No one knows whether the Theocracy is involved in it.

After all, the Protos Empire is only a country on the southern coast of the northern continent, and there are still many unknown mysteries in the north that are difficult for contemporary humans to understand.

Perhaps one day in the future, a deeper danger will return. Franklin III hopes that the Protos Empire will still have Rocky McCarthy.

"So that's it."

Cloris nodded.

She could probably guess the conversation between the principal and the emperor.

In the end, it was nothing more than Rocky McCarthy gaining the emperor's trust and agreeing to continue in office.

"Why did Princess Cloris come to see me today?"

Lan Qi looked at Cloris and asked,

"No, I think I should call you Duchess Cloris now."

He thought for a moment and corrected his wording slightly.

[Original Slate - Undead] is a national treasure of the Protos Empire and a treasure of Duke Berenhard's family. After killing Duke Morodian, it is currently being kept by the great sage Isis.

Isis said that she would return the stone slab to the Berenhalder family after Cloris reached the seventh level, also for protection.

Now Chlorisse has been acquitted and will inherit the position of leader of the Berenhalder family and become the duchess of the empire.

Although the news has not been made public yet, it is the news that will be announced in the near future, and the top officials of the empire are well aware of it.

"No matter how my identity changes now, the Berenhard family will still be your allies. Thank you for trusting me until the end."

Chlorisse thanked her.

Every move she makes is a risky move, and if she lacks a little trust from her allies, she will completely collapse.

"Need not."

Lan Qi looked away, lowered his eyes and smiled.

"Why?"

Cloris asked, staring at him.

She didn't know what reasons Rocky McCarthy had for rejecting her.

"I'm ready to retire."

Lan Qi leaned on the chair and said with an indifferent look in his eyes, as if he was preparing to retire tomorrow.

"..."

Cloris couldn't understand this man.

It was clear that he was one step away from controlling the Protos Empire, but he wanted nothing more.

Then what was the purpose of all his previous actions?

"I have no interest in fame and wealth. I just want to go back to my hometown and live a stable life."

Lan Qi showed a relaxed smile,

"After I retire, Protos Royal Magic Academy will resume its previous operation without a principal. The governorship of the northern Snowfield Province will be handed over to Viscount Kingston. As for the Tyrant branch, if possible, I hope Duchess Cloris will take more care of her."

He knew that the duchess in front of him was somewhat similar to her father, Duke Morotian, in some aspects, but they were essentially different and a more trustworthy partner.

"Naturally, we have always been allies."

Crolis nodded, her voice quite firm.

After a slight pause, she looked at the clock on the wall and seemed to feel that she had been delayed for a little too long.

"Then I won't disturb Mr. Lodge."

Cloris stood up and said goodbye to Lanci.

Her manners were elegant and calm, and she walked briskly towards the door of the principal's office.

The moment she grasped the door handle, she turned around with an indescribable smile on her face.

"By the way, Principal, there was a light-haired girl under the Red Mondstadt Building just now. She asked me to tell you that she is waiting for you by the lake. She asked you to change into more casual and handsome clothes before going to find her."

Cloris said, then she nodded slightly and closed the door gently, leaving a quiet space.

Lan Qi's eyes lingered for a moment following the slowly closing door.

He didn't move any further and was a little dazed.

Then he smiled in relief.

"Is it really okay for a bishop to date the Son?"

Lan Qi stood up and muttered helplessly to himself.

Originally, that night was just to give Sigrid an example of what not to say before the war, but unexpectedly the two of them turned into a real date.

He said this, but he didn't stay here for a moment anymore, and walked out energetically towards the principal's room.

The themes of the new fourth volume are mainly daily stories and campus chapters!

Xi Zhi is super grateful to her dads for their monthly tickets. Yesterday, I actually got the daily crown. Now the book has been ordered for more than 40,000 yuan, with 26,000 additional orders. I am full of hope and run towards 50,000 yuan!