What is it like to be a teacher as a magister?

Chapter 42 Luxury
Colin had also heard of the name of the Duke of Violet, but it was only heard. After all, with his original status and experience, he had no need or interest to know such a high-ranking and powerful nobleman.

"The duke wants to summon me by name?"

Tessa smiled and said: "The Duke and the teacher have a very close personal relationship. As an elder, it is reasonable to want to see you."

"I remember that the Duke of Violet is the most staunch supporter of the royal power, and he is also the first group of nobles to hand over their fiefs under His Majesty's New Deal." Colin tried hard to recall the history of the kingdom that he had taught in school.

"Because of this, I have a close relationship with the teacher."

Tessa said sternly: "The Duke, like the teacher, contributed a lot when His Majesty succeeded to the throne. After the new decree was issued, he even called on the enfeoffed nobles in his territory to actively respond, and took the initiative to move the whole family to Thunder City. Now they live in On the edge of the palace."

Neither the original owner nor Colin after time travel actually care much about the political changes in the kingdom. In contrast, he is more obsessed with learning and exploring magic.

But no matter what, Duke Violet, who was able to make such a bold move, still left a little impression on Colin.

He had long heard that Roman Sagan was a friend and supporter of His Majesty King Alan IV, but he had never confirmed it with his teacher. Now that he heard what his senior sister said, this rumor seemed to be true.

Tessa continued: "Although the fief was handed over and the private army was merged into the Royal Army, the Duke of Violet can still easily influence the Kingdom's policies and policies by relying on his strong connections and influence, as well as His Majesty's absolute trust and reliance on him. The situation, coupled with his close relationship with another powerful duke, Oliver Gray, can be said to be one person under ten thousand people.

"In addition, the Duke himself is also a powerful knight and an invincible commander on the battlefield. He has a high prestige in the army, so even the teacher must care about his opinion."

Colin knew something about this legendary Violet Duke, but at the same time he was even more puzzled:

"But why does the Duke want to see me at this time?"

"Well..." Tessa blinked and said with a smile: "You will know in the future, as for now, you don't need to feel pressure at all, just treat it as a visit to a close elder."

"Oh." Colin reluctantly agreed.

It was already evening when the carriage entered the King's Quarter, and the sky gradually became dark.

The difference from before is that after officially entering the security range of the palace, it was the first time that Colin encountered the teacher's carriage and was stopped for inspection.

But after Tessa pulled up the curtains to reveal her face, the patrolling guard immediately stood still and saluted.

"Miss Tessa, do you need us to lead the way?"

The young guard leader seemed to be familiar with Tessa, and greeted him respectfully and politely.

"No, I'm not going to the palace."

"Okay, I wish you the best of luck."

The leader of the guard didn't even ask any more questions, and quickly led the team away, making Ke Lin a little unbelievable that the senior sister's face was so easy to use.

Tessa seemed to see his doubts, and said with a smile:

"I've been familiar with the palace since I was a child. Almost all the guards have seen me. If it were a teacher in the car, it might be more troublesome."

"Will the teacher not enter the palace?" Colin wondered.

"Of course not. In fact, since the teacher stepped down as the president of the association, he has almost only appeared in the mage tower and the palace."

Tessa smiled and said: "It's just that the teacher doesn't like to waste time riding in a carriage. Usually, he goes directly to His Majesty's study by himself. It's impossible for the guards outside to find him."

The carriage finally stopped in front of a huge mansion, and Colin, who had never entered the King's Quarter, was immediately shocked by the sight in front of him, because this duke's mansion was even bigger than the facade that Colin had just seen when he passed by the palace. Grand and extravagant.

The Duke's Mansion, built next to the palace, is even more high-profile than the palace.

Colin finally understood the extent of His Majesty's trust in the Duke.

After the two got off the carriage, Bob skillfully drove the carriage to a fixed stop.

Tessa didn't go in immediately, but pulled Colin back, looked him up and down a few times, checked his clothes carefully, straightened the badge on his chest, and finally put her hands on his shoulders, raised her head and said seriously:
"Remember, you must leave a good impression on the Duke, definitely!"

"Oh."

Ke Lin didn't understand why the senior sister was so solemn, but the matter had come to this point, so he could only obey orders.

The two walked all the way to the door, and the guards of the Duke's Mansion had already greeted them.

"Miss Tessa, Mr. Wayne, please follow me."

It was no surprise that the other party knew the senior sister, but even he called out very calmly when he had never met, obviously he had done his homework beforehand.

Colin walked into the Duke's mansion with a look of curiosity and shock.

To be honest, he didn't know what the life of the world's top nobles was like.

In King’s District, where land is very expensive, the vast lawns and wide roads make people think that they have entered a certain park. After walking for a long time, Colin kept discovering that there were plantations and grasslands for various animals on both sides until he turned the corner. When seeing a building comparable to a palace, Colin still found that his previous imagination was too conservative.

Three floors plus attics and buildings form a circle in a majestic manner, with lower-level podiums on both sides, and independent cottages dotted around.

Although there is no complex and profound architectural arrangement like the Forbidden City, the width and grandeur at first glance are indeed breathless.

It wasn't until Colin turned a little dizzy that he was finally brought into a resplendent and resplendent living room.

The ceiling is extremely high, and the exquisite murals are painted almost from the walls to the ceiling. Except for a few jewels and pearls that provide the main lighting, rows of thick candles are placed on the iron frame, and the servants who come and go need to constantly replace and add candles.

On the main seat in the hall, sat a middle-aged man in gorgeous clothes. The excellent maintenance and almost fancy traditional aristocratic costumes made it hard to see how old he was.

Tessa, who always had a casual attitude, stretched out her hands in her sleeves, and squatted down slightly with a standard aristocratic lady etiquette.

"Long time no see, Your Excellency the Duke."

Colin hurriedly bowed down to salute: "I have seen the Duke."

Because he is not an aristocrat, many etiquettes are not clear at all, and the etiquette of a magician seems not suitable for the current occasion. Colin even secretly complained that the senior sister gave so many instructions, but did not tell himself this.

The tall middle-aged man slowly stood up and walked closer.

"Looks good."

Duke Violet looked extremely serious, but his voice was not as majestic as he had imagined. He just stared at Colin for a while before nodding and saying something that made the latter extremely uncomfortable.

Then he turned to Tessa and said:

"It's true that you haven't seen me for a long time. After Veronica lives in the concert hall, she feels that she has nothing to say to an old man like me, right?"

"No way, Uncle Fairmont, you have so much to do, you don't have time to see me."

After the official ceremony, Tessa returned to her usual lazy and casual attitude, and said to Duke Violet with a smile and a little coquettishness.

Fairmont Hawthorne, this should be the Duke's name.

From the address, it can be heard that Senior Sister is very familiar with the Duke.

Colin couldn't help but wonder what was going on with this formal yet private, formal yet cordial meeting.

Duke Violet's face was still serious, and he said, "Let's eat, you should all be hungry."

Then he looked at Ke Lin specifically: "You spent a lot of energy today, eat more later."

"Thank you, Lord Duke, for your hospitality."

"Don't be restrained, come often in the future."

With a rigid and serious face coupled with inexplicably kind words, Colin was a little at a loss.

Inside the restaurant.

Dazzling food quickly covered the runway-like dining table.

There were three people in total, but they felt like they were on different sides of the sky.

The servants and waiters who came and went seemed extremely busy, but miraculously they did not make any noise.

Everything satisfies the extravagant and extravagant life of the nobles in Colin's imagination.

Indeed, Colin, who had consumed a lot and was now hungry, saw the exquisite food and almost couldn't help but do it himself, but when he thought of what his senior sister had told him, he stopped abruptly, stared at a roast swan, and secretly gritted his teeth.

Duke Violet waved his hand lightly: "A good appetite and a strong appetite are the manifestations of a man's health. When eating, I don't want anyone to be restrained."

Colin, who didn't have a few formal dining experience, also went all out for a while, turned around and asked the waiter to help cut a swan leg, and Sven started to eat quickly again.

Meal time is not long.

After Colin finished eating one swan leg, one roasted quail, three crispy sausages, two slices of bread with jam, and one serving of potato and vegetable soup, Tessa and the Duke, who had already put down their tableware, also stopped chatting.

Duke Violet, who ate no less than Colin, sat at the head of the dining table, shifted his gaze from Tessa to Colin, and said for a while:
"Veronica has been busy preparing for the concert for His Majesty's 65th birthday recently. I will introduce you next time when I am free."

The only daughter of the Duke of Violet, Veronica Hawthorne.

Because His Majesty the King only had two sons, he doted on this niece very much. She was exceptionally conferred the title of Princess Violet when she was born, and the fiefdom was the original dukedom.

Although according to regulations, the fiefdoms given to female members by the royal family are only in name, and they do not really return the duke's territory to their daughters, but it can be seen that Alan IV has a preference for her.

Colin knew the name of Princess Veronica, even earlier than Duke Violet, of course, because of Roy's influence.

It is said that Her Royal Highness Princess, known as the Pearl of the Kingdom, not only has outstanding appearance and gentle personality, but also loves music very much. She grew up under the influence of court musicians since she was a child.

However, for Colin, the princess is far away, and music is even more mysterious.

At this time, I suddenly heard the Duke mention it, and subconsciously said politely:
"I look forward to meeting Her Royal Highness the Princess."

(End of this chapter)