The Crystal Palace Of Heaven

Just the Nth time the great and glorious sky country fell into the war quagmire in the mountains of Namoa, the most important ally of Nadia ’s confederation, the Holy Oakland Empire, is still living its life step by step.

The capital of the Oakland Empire, Cerokia, is located in the western part of the continent of Gaboria, on the impact plain where the two major rivers, the Salmis and the Grona, converge. From here, it is only a twenty-day drive west, and you can see the vast blue waves of Carrudite Bay and Chenhai.

Cerokia is located on this vast two rivers plain. With rich products and convenient transportation, after hundreds of years of painstaking management of the Imperial Holy Spring Dynasty, it has gradually developed into the most prosperous super metropolis in the world. This historic city named after the goddess of celestial ceroxia is also known as the "city of brilliance".

The City of Glory is composed of South City and North City. The Salmis River divides the entire city into two, but is connected by twelve tall bridges. The population of Nancheng is about 2 million, which is mainly composed of the residence of ordinary citizens, bazaars, business halls and various professional guilds; the population of Beicheng does not exceed 300,000, usually, there is no certain status People are not eligible to live in this urban area.

The most important nobles, local lords, and big merchants of the empire all own real estate in this city. On the other hand, it also contains embassies of all diplomatic and affiliated countries. Famous landmarks such as St. Kroll ’s Cathedral, Wester Karen Museum, Temple of Glory, etc. are also located here. In this urban area, any tourist will be amazed by the elegant and magnificent history of those ancient buildings. Walk along the Avenue of Glory completely paved with bluestone and white marble, and you will come to the Triumph Square at the end of the street. The 30-meter-high statue of the great white jade of the founder of Auckland, Knoeus, stands with a sword. His eyes and Wei An ’s tall body seemed to represent the majesty and sacredness that the Empire could not violate. Behind him, is the world's largest royal palace group, the reigning center of the empire and the residence of the royal family-Yongchen Palace. Standing in front of the palace gate decorated with numerous gold-encrusted ivy patterns, looking at the elegant and spectacular pavilions like scrolls, the perfect combination of luxury and solemnity is reflected in everyone's heart.

Lu Xi arrived in the port of Grolen by floating boat, from there he took an inland river cruise along the Grona River, disembarked at Shengquan Town, and then transferred to a horse-drawn carriage. By the time he arrived in the city of glory, the time had entered August in 531 of the federal calendar, and it was less than a month before his 18th birthday.

At this time, the entire glorious avenue was decorated with colorful, Auckland-style buildings on both sides of the road and tall snowy fir trees were covered with various colorful flags. The people walked past with cheerful laughter, and the peddler pushing pastries and colorful balloons shouted loudly. From time to time, there are snack stages on small squares and parks, performing a variety of singing, dancing and acrobatics, attracting many people to stop and watch.

This glorious city seems to be immersed in the enthusiasm and celebration of the memorial service.

Of course, even if Lu Xi is narcissistic, he will not think that these activities are prepared to meet himself.

The young special executive of the newly-emerging Federal Embassy in Oakland leaned his head out of the carriage and involuntarily exclaimed: "Is this city always so lively?"

The man sitting opposite Lu Xi smiled: "Of course not, although the Aucklanders like to be lively and enjoyable, but they can't stand it if they have fun every day."

This man is about forty-five years old. He is handsome and handsome, with two beautiful moustache and black hair. He behaves gracefully and his voice is elegant and calm. His name is Phils Markville and he is currently the assistant to the ambassador of the Federal Embassy in Auckland.

From an administrative level, this assistant, who is 47 years old this year, is half a level lower than Lu Xi, an 18-year-old counselor. This is also normal. In the Nadia Federation ruled by Austrian law, magicians are so-called nobles, and they will always enjoy more opportunities for promotion and social resources than "mortal farts".

Therefore, this erudite beautiful man is clearly the most suitable professional for diplomatic work, because he is not a magician, but he has to surrender to a young man who is less than half his age. This is also a helpless fact.

Will the other party have any dissatisfaction, Lu Xi naturally does not know. Anyway, from the time when Phils received Lu Xi in the town of Shengquan a few days ago, he has always made himself feel a kind of spring-like passion and elegance.

"What do you mean: What celebration is being held here? Well, it’s weird. Auckland’s nation-building day is July and it’s gone. Holy light day is December... why don’t you start celebrating this time? ? "

"Oh, Your Excellency has been growing up in the Federation, maybe not very clear. However, in the underground imperial power, there is another thing that is more important than other festivals."

　　 "You mean?"

"Naturally is the emperor's birthday." Phils gave the answer with a smile, and then added, "Moreover, this year is the 80th birthday of His Majesty Guyius, or the 60th anniversary of his throne. Therefore, this celebration will naturally be a little more lively than in previous years. The emperor ’s birthday is September 12, but the city of Cerokia began to celebrate one month in advance. After September, the emissaries of all countries will arrive, saying that they are right Congratulations from the ruler with the longest life and longest reign in the world, this will surely become a grand event that attracts global attention! "

"Will all nations come to Korea? It turns out that as long as they are emperors, they will like this tone." Lu Xi made a few laughs that he didn't know whether it was an echo or a mockery.

Looking at the noisy and noisy street scene outside the window, Lu Xi suddenly thought: At such a very moment, maybe in a few days, the city will be full of big men from all over the world. go. By that time, even if it is to do something, it is estimated that few people can know it.

This unharmonious idea, which is incompatible with the entire environment, continued until Lu Xi met the ambassador.

The Federal Ambassador to Auckland is an old man who is already sixty years old. His eyebrows were tough, his hair and beard were already gray, but his spirit was still very stubborn, and his body was still as powerful as those of the warriors on the battlefield.

The old man's name was Boyle Duranda, who was once a well-known soldier in the EFF. He retired into the government when he was 45 years old. Unfortunately, just like the vast majority of government and military officials and officers, because they are not magicians, promotion to the ground is too slow. Otherwise, with his seniority and previous military achievements, he is at least a deputy foreign minister.

Ambassador Boyle received Lu Xi in his office. He narrowed his eyes and looked at the young military counselor and said, "Young people. First of all, you must first understand that as the person in charge of this embassy, ​​I do not welcome you!"

While Lu Xi was still wondering why this sentence was so familiar, the ambassador said again: "I don't know what your military counselor, who is still a minor, is doing. In short, no matter if you want to come to be gilded, it's also a mess Okay, do n’t affect our normal work! Do you understand? "

Lu Xi said with a smile: "I was not prepared to affect your normal foreign affairs activities. However, I also have my responsibilities. I hope you can cooperate with the work as much as possible when necessary. The sooner I finish my work, the more I The sooner you can get out. Isn't this what you and I both dream of the most? "

Boyle looked at Lu Xi meaningfully, and then hung his head into the paper case.

Lu Xi paid a salute to the ambassador who appeared to be working at the desk. Without waiting for his response, he stepped out of the office.

Waiting for Phils outside the door to see Lu Xi coming out, he greeted him: "Your place has been arranged, do you want to see it now?"

"There is nothing left or right, let me go and see." Lu Xi nodded.

"Well, please come with me. Well, very close to the embassy, ​​how about we walk over?"

"I naturally have no problem, but you, as the chief assistant of the ambassador, should also be busy? Don't waste time for me, just find an ordinary clerk to guide me."

"Oh, just like you said: I have nothing to do with left and right, just take a walk."

"The work of the embassy turned out to be so laid-back? It seems that I really came to the right place."

"Oh, in fact, in foreign-related institutions like embassies, the most leisurely should be the ambassador. If there is no instruction from the central government, his daily job is actually a dance, a party, a cocktail party or a press conference. It ’s just a matter of lip service, purely transactional work should be done by our assistants and secretaries. However, Ambassador Boyle is a special ... you know, he was born in the army and served as an intelligence staff and a war staff. In the end, he also commanded actual combat troops. Such a person is completely idle. When he first took office, he took a large part of our work, which gave us these people room to fish. "

"Oh, so, is it important to find a good boss?"

"Actually what it means ... His Excellency Belem Custer, born as a soldier of Lord Boyle, is a good man with a straightforward heart. He is not malicious, and I hope you do not go to your heart."

"Oh, I'm not a dumb kid with a chicken belly. But, IMHO, someone who is straightforward and quick-hearted, and someone who doesn't know how to hide his true thoughts, is it really suitable as a diplomatic ambassador? You know, the Oakland Empire is the most federal Important ally? "

"Oh, you don't have to worry about this. The Oaklanders may not have the same idea as us. The princes of the Glorious City actually appreciate the straightforward military style of Lord Boyle. Don't look at him like this, neither the emperor The young lady admires him very much. "

"Idol of middle-aged and old women?"

"Well, that's what it means. And, as you said, Auckland is our most important ally. Similarly, we are also Auckland's most important friend. Could it be that the relationship between the two countries will become worse because of some direct ambassador's remarks? Not successful? "

"... What you said, it still seems a bit reasonable."

"And more importantly, the ambassador fought side by side with the late crown prince during the military era and maintained a good relationship with the royal family. In addition, Lord Tyrion, Duke of Kaiyan, and Earl of Bahrain, who served as the commander of the imprisonment, were also Ambassador Your Excellency's friend for many years. Isn't the Auckland ambassador the only one who has such a relationship? "

I think the last one is the most important?

The residence that the embassy arranged for Lu Xi is a luxurious apartment just a 10-minute walk from the embassy. There are two floors. The furniture, kitchen, dining room, bathroom and other facilities are very complete. The space is enough for five or six people to live. You only need to carry a bag to stay.

After Phyllis left, Lu Xi directed Grant and Burr to walk into the room with big bags. He remembered his property in Eliashar, where only the old deacon Mr. Delaware and his wife were left to look after. When he moved into the new home, Lu Hick never thought that he had just moved in a few days before actually moving out again. Even the government does not bring such a tossing person.

"Forget it, anyway the house will appreciate in the future, it should be an investment."

There was a knock from outside the door, and Grant hurried over to open the door.

"Miss Moore, Miss Primula, you are also here."

Lu Xi raised his head from his thoughts and saw that the two girls had entered the living room.

"Sit down and talk slowly."

Sechili looked at the luxuriously decorated room, and then looked at Landing with a disgusting and contemptuous look, making him smile bitterly.

"Don't look at me with this kind of look at class enemies. This house was found by the embassy, ​​and it was also used for public funds. It has nothing to do with me."

"Public funds?" The girl asked in a stiffer voice. His eyes have begun to turn into hatred, as if facing a class enemy.

"Hey, hello, you should stare at the embassy's talent, right? I'm just a central commissioner who has just arrived here. Even if I want to be corrupt, I don't have this ability now?"

"The important thing is the name of the Central Commissioner." Sehiriu said coldly.

"Well, can't you live?"

"Living!" Sehiriu said fiercely ~ www.novelmtl.com ~ He took a bottle of juice from the wine cabinet and poured it in a vicious posture, and then he sat down.

Primula did not say a word, and sat next to Seshili without expression.

"How is things going?"

As soon as he mentioned the business, Sehiriu had resumed his previous ability and conscientiousness. She took out a small notebook, which was full of words.

"Yesterday at eight o'clock, the target person set off from the house to the embassy and arrived at eight twenty. There was no conversation with anyone. When he came out of the embassy, ​​it was twelve noon. Seljong Kitchen's restaurant had lunch. During this period, they had talked with the restaurant owner, the waiter, and the guests at the adjacent table. A total of three people had talked.

"The target returned to the embassy at 1 pm, chatted with the embassy's guard for 15 minutes of homework, and then started working. When he came out of the embassy, ​​it was 5:30 in the evening. He rode to Nancheng, and at 7:20 Entered a small bar called "Marc Donaldson Bar", finished dinner in it, and then played cards with the guests in the tavern to drink alcohol, and stayed until 11 o'clock in the evening. When I got home, it was 0.55 separated."

"It doesn't sound suspicious." Lu Xi said.

"I still want to ask you. Why did you ask me and Lim not to take the government-scheduled passenger ship and come to the city of glory first? We are also required to monitor this Barth, how do you think he is just an ordinary embassy military attache counselor? . Well, it ’s the kind of person whose life is particularly tasteless. "

"Well, if life is too tasteful, it will definitely be very eye-catching. This way, it becomes more and more suspicious."