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This first station in Brilda is one of the busiest hubs in the empire. It has a towering dome, continuous arches, and the marble floor reflects the hurried coming and going of passengers. In the windows on both sides, there are dazzling products and colorful billboards. The slogans are all enthusiastic to attract customers.
"Is this the first time Professor Landry comes to Brilliant?"
Nicholas the Kestrel asked casually while walking leisurely.
"Of course, how did Mr. Nicholas see it?"
Lan Qi looked away from the top of the station and looked at the young special agent officer beside him and asked.
"Because you are very interested in this building. It seems to me that you have never been here before."
Nicholas replied,
"I saw in Professor Landry's employment letter that you were an expert in magical engineering. I didn't expect you to have attainments and understanding in architecture."
The station is located in the Duke of Osseta Square in the city of Brilda. It was built in 1664 of the solar calendar and was designed by the half-demon imperial craftsman Ulti Stezzini. Due to reconstruction and municipal planning issues at the time, it was fully used. It took more than ten years to complete and put into use.
Today there are 26 platforms, with about 30 passengers and 500 trains arriving and departing every day, and about 1.1 million passengers use it every year. Its huge steel structure vault is the largest steel structure vault in the southern continent, all in the continent. It is the only train station to be referred to as First Station, which shows that all train stations in the southern continent recognize the leadership and architectural influence of Brilda First Station.
Nicholas could probably understand that the young man with black hair and blue eyes had just looked at the engineer who had seen something of interest.
Of course, there is another kind of person who would also look at the central building of the empire like this, but not as straightforwardly and unabashedly as this young man with black hair and blue eyes.
"Indeed, I know a little bit about architectural design."
Lan Qi said with a smile.
Just like this, you and I were chatting back and forth, and in a blink of an eye, the two of them had passed through the wide central hall of the station and walked straight towards the exit.
The moment they stepped out of the station, the bright sunshine instantly shone on the two of them, like a long-lost warmth.
The footsteps of the crowd became melodious and brisk.
Lanci took a deep breath of the slightly dry and refreshing autumn air in the capital Brilda.
Finally arrived at the hinterland of the empire.
The first step of his work was successfully completed.
The tall buildings all around are looming in the hazy halo, and the towering ancient clock tower stands proudly in the distance, and the bells ringing the hour on the hour are melodious and long.
"Phew, I can finally breathe some fresh air. There are so many pests in the empire that I feel like everything under the building is dirty."
Nicholas raised his hand and gently pressed the brim of his hat, speaking in a relaxed tone.
"Chief Nikolay is humble. With a capable minister like you, the empire will one day sweep away all the dark corners."
Lan Qi praised from the side.
"I hope so."
Nicholas snorted meaningfully,
"I believe that with Mr. Landry's ability and awareness, we will have many opportunities to work together in the future. Well, please come with me."
He motioned for Ranch to follow him to their unit's vehicle bay.
Lan Qi didn't answer any more, but briefly looked at the ancient and prosperous capital of Brilda, with a hint of eagerness flashing in his eyes, and followed him.
The bell tower behind seems to have become yesterday. With the low and long ringing of the bell, a new day begins.
Just as they had taken a few steps, a clear female voice suddenly sounded not far away.
"Is this Professor Landry Wassington?"
This sound attracted the attention of Lan Qi and Nicholas.
The two looked around and saw a girl in dark blue formal dress bowing to salute Lan Qi.
Her long black hair was pulled into a neat bun on the side of her head, and the corners of her mouth were curved in the right gentle way.
"That's right..."
Lan Qi replied slightly puzzled.
What surprised Lan Qi was that the woman's left leg and right arm were both mechanical prostheses made of metal, glowing cold silver in the sun, and her left eye was also covered with a delicate half-eye patch. Covered, the straps extend all the way to the back of the head, blending into the hair.
"I am Naila, Principal Violet's secretary. I have been waiting for you for a long time."
The woman in formal attire introduced herself.
"The school actually asked you to pick me up. I'm really flattered."
Lan Qi pretended to be surprised.
"No, this is the etiquette that St. Creation's Monastery should do. Moreover, after hearing that there was an accident on the train, the college is worried about whether the information has been leaked. Seeing that you are safe and sound, the principal can rest assured for the time being."
Secretary Naira said with conviction.
"Of course you can rest assured."
Lan Qi said helplessly.
Although he said this, he already knew it in his heart.
——The news may have really leaked within the academy.
Otherwise, Allied spy Unity would not have received the order to assassinate and seize Landry's information.
But even if he knew, he could only pretend not to know, because according to his explanation to the military, he, Landry, and the Allied female killer were absolute enemies, and it was impossible to have any conversation.
"That is to say, in the academy, I don't know for what purpose. Maybe someone wants Landry to die?"
Talia listened to Lan Qi's heart and said to Lan Qi.
But how was the Allied spy Unity on the train exposed?
Is there someone in the co-authored Allied Forces who wants to harm Unity?
She felt confused.
Now it seems that the "original Landry" young man does seem to be a bit unusual.
It turned out that not only the Allies, but also people within the empire wanted him dead.
Now for those people, the good news is that the real Landry is dead, the bad news is that there is a fake Landry.
"I can't deduce the cause and effect. I can only say that under the surface of the accident, there was a melee between multiple parties with different agendas."
Lan Qi couldn't figure it out for a moment, so he could only take one step at a time.
Fortunately, his goal is relatively pure.
Next, as long as you keep your integrity and be a good teacher, you can successfully carry out espionage work.
Although it deviates from the initial expectations, St. Creation's Monastery, as a very important institution of the empire, is also a good internal entry point.
If his journey to the empire is the last chapter of his journey of struggle, then it is naturally best to start with the academy and end with the academy, just like the beginning.
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"Is this lady from St. Clare's College?"
Nicholas looked at Naila briefly and asked Lan Qi thoughtfully.
At this moment, Nicholas the Kestrel, who is wearing the imperial officer's robes, the principal secretary of the St. Creation Monastery, and Lanci, the incoming professor, are all standing on the edge of the Duke of Osseta Square outside Brilda First Station. .
Nicholas was originally supposed to send Professor Landry to St. Creation's Monastery.
The two of them could continue chatting for a while on the way, but now someone from St. Creation's Monastery appeared.
"Yes, this time I was entrusted by the principal to come to meet Professor Landry of our school. If you have nothing else to do, I will take Professor Landry away without delaying your official duties."
Naila, who had never looked at Nikolai from beginning to end and was only talking to Lan Qi, turned her head and replied respectfully to the imperial officer.
Lan Qi, who was originally going to deal with Nikolai politely, stopped talking. He didn't expect Naila's attitude to be so tough.
Obviously she has figured out that the professor at their school has been targeted by the spy leader, and it is definitely not a good thing to continue to entangle the spy leader.
"Wait a minute, Professor Landry and I have something to discuss. No matter who hands him over, I need to ensure his safety."
Nicholas raised his hand to stop him. After looking at Naila just now, he seemed to be convinced that Naila was indeed from St. Creation Monastery.
"Or is it that your school does not approve of my friendship with Professor Landry?"
He asked, staring at Naira.
"It is best to teach nature not to have too much to do with spies, just as it is best not to let white doves get too involved with hounds."
Naila maintained the elegant posture of a secretary, placing her hands lightly on her abdomen, but her words no longer concealed her attitude.
"Miss Naila, you have to understand that this is the time of war in the Crean Empire. As the head of the Domestic Countermeasures Section, I have the right to investigate or protect any Imperial person. I am the one who escorts Professor Landry to St. Crean's Monastery. You have a hand in the next work, and now you are making fun of me? "
Nicholas's tone remained calm, but his words had become a little more serious.
"You're taking the right seat, right?"
Secretary Naila looked at Nikolay the Kestrel with a dead smile.
It seems that this spy leader is a bit ignorant.
"..."
Just when they were about to say their ugly words at any time, Lan Qi looked at the two of them with a worried expression.
He was worried that the two of them would get into trouble because of him.
Talia felt that whatever Lan Qi said at this time was wrong, so it was best not to say anything and let the two of them fight for a result.
Anyway, someone must come to take Lan Qi to St. Creation's monastery.
Principal Secretary Naila obviously didn't like the people in the Empire's Special Operations Division, and had no intention of giving much face to the secret service chief from the beginning.
No matter who you speak for, you will offend the other party.
And if he wants to stay in the empire, Lan Qi cannot offend either side.
"Well, how about the three of us go to school together."
Lan Qi suddenly spoke.
His friendly eyes seemed not to notice the hostility between the two parties at all, and he felt that everyone could have a good time as a family.
Both looked at him suspiciously, wondering if he was joking.