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They walked deeper into the passage step by step, and the light gradually became brighter, until they finally stepped outside, and a solemn government-style building appeared in front of them.
This is an office department, the style is somewhat similar to the old liberal arts building.
"The second and third floors here are all branches of the executioners."
Lan Qi introduced to Thalia beside him.
The two walked up the spiral steps. As the height increased, the surrounding scenery began to become broader.
On each floor, you can see different departments and offices, with busy Parrieux people coming and going, discussing or meditating.
When they finally reached the third floor of the spiral staircase, next to them was a large window facing the city. They could see an unobstructed view of the Parrieu landscape below, with busy traffic and tall buildings. This was a living city, and This is its heart.
Without appreciating the scenery too much, the two walked lightly to the office door at the end of this floor and knocked on the door.
"Please come in."
A clear male voice came from behind the door.
Lan Qi opened the door and a bright office appeared in front of him.
There are some newspaper clippings and old maps hanging on the dark brown walls. There are many documents and notes piled up in an orderly manner on the desk. There is also a medical magic analysis mirror, some alchemy reagent jars, and open official folders beside the table.
On the floor-to-ceiling shelf on one side of the desk are some newspapers, manuscripts, fingerprint powder, and magic tools of unknown purpose.
Two leather sofas stand beside the wall, and the bookshelves are arranged in a rigorous and orderly manner. The most eye-catching thing is a young man in a black suit sitting behind the desk facing the door.
Sergeant Nigel is not wearing a military cap today, and his military coat is also hanging on the cabinet, but his eyes are still so sharp, and the coat of arms of the Duke of Tiffany is still neatly worn on his shoulders.
"Mr. Nigel, here we come."
Lan Qi greeted him.
A few days ago, they met each other on the floating castle airship. At the end of the turmoil, it was the executioner who let them go and left their contact information.
"Sit down first."
Nigel put down the newspaper.
Before coming today, Lan Qi had already contacted him.
Therefore, Nigel did not express surprise at the two people's visit.
"Some things are not convenient to contact using communication magic. They may be eavesdropped in the town. It is better to talk in person."
Nigel stood up and gestured with his hand for the two of them to sit on the sofa.
He opened the sound shielding barrier in the office next to the cabinet, poured three cups of coffee very quickly, and sat down across from the two of them.
"How is Miss Lissance?"
Lan Qi put the cat on the sofa and asked with concern.
This is the issue he cares about most.
After leaving the airship, he had not seen the mad and suppressed Miss Lissance.
Because he believed in Master Chief Nigel, Master Chief Nigel did not mention Lissanthy in the communications in the past two days, and Lan Qi did not ask any more questions.
"She may be executed...because she has been found to have the curse of the great wizard Parroni's resentment. It is difficult to guarantee when she will attack again."
Nigel held the cup ring and gradually frowned.
He has always hated the execution of his own people.
"How is that possible? Of course she won't have another attack."
Thalia immediately slapped the coffee table, very dissatisfied.
That was her Demon King's order, and as long as she didn't lift it, Lissancy would be 100% under her control.
She would never allow anyone else to harm the demons she had saved.
"Things aren't that bad for now. It's just a 'maybe' at this point. If she's in danger, I'll let you know as soon as possible."
Chief Nigel put down his coffee cup, shook his head, and motioned for the two of them to listen to him slowly.
"I have done a little research on your background, and please forgive me. Mr. Lanci, you are indeed the chief disciple of the great priest Loren, and you are also a talented card maker. And Miss Tata, Mr. Lanci, you have been since childhood. The sister next door who grew up together in Nanwantina now lives in the royal capital of Icerita and works near your school."
Nigel looked at the two people and confirmed their information with them.
Although he didn't know how much of the information he could find was true or false, the two people in front of him didn't seem to be much different in age.
But he believed that the woman opposite him named Tata had mysterious strength that did not match her youthful appearance.
"..."
Lanci and Thalia looked at each other.
It sounds like it's pretty much the same.
It's just that the two of them are not like childhood sweethearts.
Since Tata's household registration information was collected at the South Wantina border, and it was the Wilfort family's housekeeper Hans who helped her get it done through connections, so maybe her background is really near the Wilfort family.
Not knowing exactly how Hans arranged it, Nigel looked it up and found out that they were siblings next door who grew up together.
In addition, Lan Qi's current registration information that can be found in the Southern Continent Card Makers Association should be gold level.
Vice President Lawrence of the Icerite branch of the Southern Continent Card Makers Association gave him a temporary gold-level license after he passed the registration exam.
It wasn't until he completely passed the review some time ago that he officially obtained the platinum level authorization from the "quasi-platinum level".
For Lanci's safety, only Countess Rosalinda, who is responsible for arranging work with him, and the powerful people in the Senate know about his platinum-level status for the time being. They will not know his platinum-level status until he is safely returned to the Kingdom of Hutton. It will be officially announced by the Southern Continent Card Makers Association.
Nigel didn't specify what level Lanci was.
"The reason why I analyzed your background is because according to my intelligence, your attack that night was not necessarily a coincidence."
Nigel said to the two.
"why?"
Ranch asked.
In his current impression, Nigel was not only a kingdom officer with a very high level of work, but also an agent with a quick mind.
"According to the results of my investigation, as a student of Ikerite Sage Academy, you have a very good relationship with your classmate, Princess Hyperion, a half-demon from the Kingdom of Hutton, and you are also a person who will treat demons fairly and justly. "
Nigel stared at Ranchi and preached.
Thalia was silent on the sidelines. Although she knew that as Borao said, Ranchi had a special way of looking at others and would only care about individuals rather than the group behind them, but she did feel that Ranchi did not label people. That's quite good. At least it was precisely because of this that she gradually changed from a stranger to recognizing Lan Qi, and then to being willing to be friends with him.
"If someone knew in advance that you might protect the demons and put a curse on Miss Lissance who was about to board the ship in advance, if the normal situation develops at that time, would there be a high probability that we would fight?"
Nigel asked this question.
After hearing this, Lan Qi and Talia nodded thoughtfully.
Originally, that night, Lan Qi was likely to get into a fight with Nigel, the executioner, because of his protection of Lisandry.
Logically speaking, even though Lan Qi is a disciple of the great priest, he is not outstanding in frontal combat capability.
If Nigel, the powerful seventh-level executioner, accidentally kills Lanqi with a knife, there will be a conflict between the Hutton Kingdom and the Posen Kingdom.
By then, aside from the Kraiyu Empire in the south, which may plunge the Southern Continent into a full-scale war at any time, there is a curse within the Posen Kingdom that may lead to division at any time [The Grudge of the Great Wizard Parroni], which must be resolved. If we still face Distrust and pressure from allies.
It’s hard to imagine what direction the most extreme situation will develop.
"Things are back to Miss Lisansi. I am currently trying my best to help Miss Lisansi fight for freedom. There are also differences within the Senate because Miss Lisansi is now very much like the first asymptomatic cursed person."
Nigel took out a copy of the investigation report from the file bag he had taken and showed the public part of it to the two people opposite the sofa.
In addition to the most powerful princes of the Posen Kingdom, the Senate meeting will also be attended by the four demon lords of the Posen Demon Realm.
previous situation.
When the person cursed by [The Grudge of the Great Wizard Parroni] becomes extremely mentally stressed, he will enter a state of irreversible madness and distortion.
However, Lisanthy, who was in prison, was obviously extremely frightened after learning the news that she would be executed, but she showed no signs of going crazy.
Some of the opinions of the Senate are to follow the rules and not make special exceptions to protect the cursed demons. Another part of the Senate believes that Lissantee is a unique benign cursed demon and should be protected and key intelligence clues should be investigated from her.
"So, Mr. Nigel, you hid the fact from the Senate that the two of us can cure the maddening curse?"
Lan Qi picked up the document and read it. After putting it down, he came up with this answer.
The current result of the Senate's determination is that Lissance completed the suppression of the curse through her own willpower.
They didn't even realize that Lanci and Talia were interfering.
It was obvious that Nigel had been careful in his reporting, and had omitted the active parts of the day on the airship and the streets.
"Don't talk nonsense, I just reported what I saw."
Nigel picked up the porcelain cup, sipped the coffee, looked out the window and muttered to himself.
"Thank you, Mr. Nigel."
Lan Qi said with a slight smile.
That was Nigel's disclaimer just now.
If Nigel reports that the understanding of the curse is related to the two of them, I am afraid that not only the Senate will investigate them intensively, but also the masterminds behind spreading the curse will immediately focus on them.
It was thanks to Nigel the Executioner that he and Thalia were able to visit Parrieux again.
"What I just talked about is not the important point. What is important is that I have to tell you to pay attention to safety at all times when you stay in Posen Kingdom."
Nigel finished his coffee, his expression became a little more solemn, and he said to Ranchi and Talia.
"Why do you say that?"
Ranch asked.
Although if there is really danger, he can just become the noble Northern Continental Rocky McCarthy, and Tata will disappear out of thin air.
But for the platinum-level card maker exam next week, he still has to use the identity of Ranch Wilford to go to the Parrieux branch of the Southern Continent Card Maker Association to meet Countess Rosalinda.
"Do you know the impact of saving Miss Lissance and suppressing the irreversible curse for her?"
Nigel started with a question.
"Lissanthy, who was destined to die, can cooperate with your investigation and reveal some information?"
Thalia guessed with hesitation.
In her contact with Lissansi, she could probably feel that the curse was full of malice, and it was almost impossible to remove it without any cost through other methods other than the caster.