Soul of Burning Steel

Although Qiao Xiuya doesn't like to play with scheming, his EQ is not low. The warrior knows clearly that the old mage will invite him to the imperial capital with him. In addition to partly because he really wants to help, the other part is for himself. Put a mark on their side.

The current political situation in the empire is not very complicated. Generally speaking, it is the central royal family and local aristocrats, churches and large merchants. Among them, the royal family has to steadily overwhelm other forces because of the legendary strength of the emperor. But even so, there are many small hills in each camp, and some will even join hands with other camps to deal with their own people for their own benefit.

And such things are not uncommon.

Nostradamus was the emperor’s teacher when he was young, and he himself had worshipped the backbone of the royal family, a master of the Kaos family, and was one of the leading figures of the royal family who was too hard to be more hard-core. The Radcliffe family was regarded as one of the royal factions in the imperial capital four hundred years ago. The territory in the north was also directly granted by that emperor. Logically speaking, it should also be the faction that supports the central government.

However, due to the inability to establish a portal for smooth communication with the outside world for four hundred years, the entire Moldavian collar gradually tilted towards the local noble camp. In fact, before Joshua’s succession, the Radcliffe family It is the earth emperor of Moldavia. Although the rule is not brutal, it is indeed a model of one thing, and the words of the lord are better than the laws of the empire.

The fact that Joshua and Nostradamus went to the imperial capital together was not a big deal, but it was tantamount to sending a signal, a signal that the Radcliffe family returned to the royal faction.

Joshua doesn’t really mind this, but he knows the future development. The fighters know that the royal family of the northern empire will be involved in a lot of troubles, and there is no energy to support him. Instead of appearing in such a high profile. In the field of vision, it is better to keep a low profile and make a fortune in a muffled voice. This is the best.

After all, political struggle is really annoying. Compared with this, even wandering around in the territory is more interesting.

After finishing the call with Nostradamus, Joshua thought for a while, and while walking back and forth in the study, he almost determined his future itinerary.

Since I don’t plan to send to the imperial capital with the old mage, I just walked over. It’s good to be a tourist, and I can rest up my spirits along the way and get to know the local customs. Qiao Xiuya hasn’t observed it seriously until now. The humanities of this world, the cities in the Northland are a bit monotonous and lacking vitality due to the long winter days. He occasionally wants to see the scenery of other places.

"Rin, come here."

After the decision, he stopped, turned his head with a serious face, and said to Rin, who was lying on the table, who seemed to be doing nothing, "I have a task for you."

"Yes Master!"

Lord Lord’s idea must naturally be fulfilled. After Joshua gave the order, Lord’s Mansion began to prepare the materials needed for travel. As a steward with real power, Rin is naturally busy, and Ying is not much better. When I went, I was dragged to work by my younger brother from time to time. It was clear that the sun had already set, but the Lord's Mansion was still a busy scene.

And Joshua was not idle either. After finishing the order, he went to the Winter Fort in Nisie Snow Mountain through the teleportation array, preparing to inspect the academy.

It was already night, and when I was teleported to the college, I could see countless stars shining in the night sky, shining bi-monthly, and crossing the college in the middle of the mountain like snow and silver.

Compared to a month ago, the academy has changed a lot. Every time Joshua comes here, it feels changing with each passing day.

Nostradamus seems to have really devoted all his efforts here. Originally, halfway up the mountain, apart from the Winter Fortress, there was only an unfinished rune factory surrounded by dense cedar forests, but now, next to the academy There is no more than half a hard cedar tree within a few hundred meters of, and the rugged ground has been shaped so smoothly by magic. There is no more complex and changeable terrain as before, and all of them are planted next to the gate of Winter Fort. Ornamental turf and hardy magic bouquet.

This is only the periphery, and the internal changes are even greater.

The warrior walked into the hall of the academy and looked up. He found a lot of peculiar decorations here, such as engraved with magic patterns, stone sculptures that can provide a range of magic power recovery, as well as connecting the water elemental realm, a source of supply. The fountain of pure water is surrounded by many seats for resting. It seems that there should be a lot of people here at ordinary times, but now it seems that because of time issues, there are not many people here, only a few scattered people walking in a hurry. Of young students passed by here.

None of these students found the warriors standing by. These teenagers who looked like they were holding heavy notebooks in their hands. However, although their faces were a bit tired, they did not make people feel weak, on the contrary, they could tell. The vitality in the bones.

This is also a matter of course-most of the students here were just civilians, even the children of peasants who had a little savings in the mountains. Because of their own talents, they got the opportunity to change their lives. No one would cherish this opportunity. , No matter how hard and tired it is, it is impossible for anyone to give up.

In a place where people can see the hope of rising and improving, no one will become decadent.

"...It's all because you forgot to bring your notebook and you have to go back to get it. I'm going to be late for self-study this evening. I don't know how the teacher would criticize us..."

"My fault, my fault..."

"Studying late? Is there such a thing as late self-study? Nostradamus really did his duty."

Hearing the conversation between the two students hurriedly passing by, Qiao Xiu couldn't help but laugh, but then he found that some of the educational issues he had talked with the old mage last time seemed a bit too advanced.

According to Nostradamus’ wisdom, evening self-study has been created. Maybe in the future there will be five years of magic and three-year simulations. You know, today’s academy not only has morning and evening self-study, but also There are extra-curricular tutoring classes, etc., and there are all that should be there, so it’s just a test.

In the construction and development of Winterhold College, Joshua did not intervene in the whole process. After all, this is Nostradamus’ school. He is the honorary principal and has priority in recruiting graduates. However, in addition to the initial investment, For the follow-up construction and development of the academy, the soldiers did not do anything, but it seems that the old mage did a good job in this area, and he didn't need to worry about it any more, he just needed to sit back and enjoy his achievements in the future.

Along the way, Joshua passed many places, restaurants, laboratories, and classrooms where she was going to study in the evening. Joshua nodded while watching. Whether it is a serious student or a serious teacher, it makes people feel Peace of mind.

After turning a few corridors, the soldier came to the library in the middle of the mountain in the back half of the academy.

There are many people in the library, most of them are younger students. They are quietly holding books, reading eagerly, absorbing the knowledge in them.

I heard that in order to fill this huge library, Nostradamus even copied most of the books in his library and put them here. There are even many cherished out-of-print books and his own notes. , And his students and hired teachers have also made a lot of contributions to this, but they add up to not as much as the old master alone.

For a mage, books are the real wealth, and Nostradamus's move is equivalent to donating most of his family, which shows his dedication.

Standing at the door of the library, Joshua glanced over, and when he was about to leave, he saw a familiar figure out of the corner of his eye.

A little boy with white blonde hair, the soldier felt a little familiar at first, and then quickly remembered.

It was not long ago, a little guy who was very interested in his mana armor, his name was Ivan, and he was very courageous, which made Joshua a deep memory. But what is regrettable is that during the previous investigation of the Dragon Calamity, through the information, the soldier knew that the other party had both lost their parents in the Dragon Calamity, and only he and his sister were adopted by an old scholar. Entered the Winter Fort.

The little boy is looking at the book "Detailed Explanation of Guardian Puppet Structure" in his hand. It seems that the other party should have chosen the Magic Mechanical Department. Qiao Xiuya smiled slightly and nodded in satisfaction, then The figure disappeared in the shadow of the corridor.

Everything in the college is on track, and he no longer needs to worry about it.

At the same time, deep in the Great Aes Volcano, in the underground lava pool.

Hei is still circling back and forth in the magma pool, enjoying it. You know, such a comfortable environment is unprecedented for it. It used to be a dragon-blooded war horse with fire attributes, but lived in the extremely cold Northland for more than a year. , It feels terrible, even after awakening the bloodline and adapting to the cold a little bit, but if you want to swim, you can only stay in the icy Nissi Snow Mountain Palmyin Lake.

The lava pool is a perfect place that perfectly matches its bloodline power. If possible, Hei really wants to stay here forever until his strength reaches a limit.

But while it was thinking, a strange tremor came from above.

The faint blue light kept emitting lines like water waves, and the space-time gate located in the middle of the lava pool vibrated slowly. Just at the other end of the space-time, there were some strange movements, like the sound of someone talking.

Hei looked up at the hollow with some doubts, and it seemed that the voice of someone was speaking, and the house stopped after a period of time.

It didn't understand how this situation was waved, but since it stopped, it didn't care. Hei continued to soak in the lava, feeling the scorching heat of the fire element.

However, with a violent tremor that suddenly became intense, something was thrown from the other end of the time-space gate, and a dark mass passed through the time-space passage, tracing an arc in mid-air.

Half-long didn't understand what the thing that smashed at him was. It subconsciously opened its mouth, caught the group, and then held it in its mouth.

(To be continued.)