Don't confiscate my citizenship

Obviously, he hoped that Talia could teach him card-making knowledge in exchange for a first edition of [Basic Etiquette].

During the days that Lanci and Talia spent together, Lanci would intentionally or unintentionally ask Talia about the knowledge of magic cards.

Sometimes Talia would tell him casually, and sometimes she would ignore him.

Talia didn't know how this human figured out that she could make cards in the first place, but she didn't want to delve into it, nor did she want to deny it.

Maybe it was because of his unique vision, maybe it was because he was good at guessing, maybe it was because his intuition was very accurate, or maybe it was because he shouldn't stare at the magic card making props for too long and lose his concentration, all of them were possible.

However, even though she later admitted that she knew how to make cards, Lanqi had no way of knowing her true level as a card maker.

"From the first moment I saw you, I was convinced that you were a very powerful guy. At least, in all these years in the border city-state, I have never seen someone with your temperament. You even gave me a feeling of beauty, strength, and immortality."

Lanqi put down the paper in his hand for the moment, met Talia's gaze, and stared at her golden eyes seriously.

"I always trust my instincts. So I'm just giving it a try. What if you really are a card-making master that I will only have the chance to meet once in my lifetime?"

He looked like he had made the decision to come clean to Talia, to let her know that the first two transactions had been more inevitable than accidental.

"..."

Talia listened to Lanqi's words silently.

She could clearly tell that this human was not pretending to obey, but was speaking sincerely from the bottom of his heart.

Moreover, this attitude of reverence was as if even if she was a demon, he would willingly seek power from her.

"Anyway, Tata, since you have chosen to stay by my side and protect me, if you can teach me how to make cards at the same time, and I will share the cards I make with you, don't you think it would be a great choice for both of us?"

Lanqi added.

"..."

In the first place, there was no way she would teach a talented human being and allow him to grow wildly.

But there is one exception -

Unless, this guy's harm to humanity is greater than his talent.

And Lanqi is obviously one of those card makers with great potential for causing harm.

Then if he is still willing to pay a sufficient price, you can indeed consider teaching him.

But Talia never imagined that she would have students, or that a demon would be a human teacher.

"I am only responsible for teaching you to the second level. If you can accept it, I will make a deal with you."

Talia responded after thinking for a moment.

Although she mastered the card-making technology of demon magic, she was not very good at making cards using human magic.

But the magic engineering principles of magic cards are more common, and compared to theory, practical skills are more important. She has no problem teaching Lanqi, a beginner.

After hearing Talia's reply, Lanqi nodded decisively:

"Okay, that's totally fine on my end."

At this point, the joy that had just appeared on Lanqi's face disappeared a little bit, and turned into worry.

"But I may have to go to the capital in a month or so... Could you teach me how to make cards and continue to protect me while I'm on the way and after I arrive at the capital? I will pay you the original agreed reward."

"What are you going to do in the capital?"

Talia frowned when she heard that.

Over the years, she has been traveling to the south of the continent along the border provinces of various human kingdoms.

If possible, she didn't want to go to a human stronghold like the capital of a large country for no reason.

"I'm going to take the entrance exam for Ikerit College, and I'm worried that the killer will follow me and kill me on the way... so I need more protection."

After Lanqi said this, he seemed to remember something and quickly added:

"By the way, since you are my secret bodyguard, I have to prepare an easy-to-disguise identity for you when you travel far away, so as not to easily arouse the assassin's vigilance. I will package you as someone from our house so that you can better protect me."

Seeing that Talia didn't question these words, Lanqi smiled more sincerely.

There is no feeling of being deceived at all.

After all, every word he said was true.

Next.

Lanci proudly explained to Talia how to use the Chamber of Commerce's connections to create a seamless new identity for Talia.

"..."

She was originally inclined to reject Lanqi, but was suddenly stunned by Lanqi's words.

one more time.

Lanqi naturally proposed a condition that was extremely desirable to her and that she could not refuse.

It's like... the devil's temptation.

The main reason why she was in such a miserable state was that she did not have a legal identity in the human kingdom.

Work, transactions and travel are all subject to many restrictions.

Even if it is just a temporary identity provided as an additional condition of the transaction.

It will also be the freedom and convenience that she never dared to imagine before!

Chapter 13 Ranchi embarks on a journey

Wait until Lanqi finishes explaining all the details of the transaction.

"Starting tomorrow, I will teach you how to make cards."

Talia agreed to Lanqi's proposal without much unnecessary hesitation.

"Okay, I will prepare an identity for you in the mansion before tomorrow. You can choose the identity of a maid and a steward. Do you want..."

"Stewardship."

Before Lanqi could finish his question, Talia interrupted him with a cold tone.

Lanqi nodded vigorously, not daring to make her angry.

Although he felt that his reaction might be a bit cowardly, and was sure that Talia would not hurt him easily now, but as living beings, there was an absolute gap between him and Talia, and being close still made Lanqi feel a little scared.

It is written in the demonology research books of this world: "Demons kill humans without any reason and without any guilt."

They just have some inexplicable idea and then they do it.

Although Talia's behavior at this moment seems to be no different from that of a human, she is essentially just hiding her violent and cruel nature in an attempt to integrate into human society.

Even if his behavior could be regarded as courting disaster, there was no need to unnecessarily provoke this tigress and lay mines for himself.

Yes, if I were a kind kitten, then Talia would indeed be like a tigress. Even if the tiger promised not to hurt the kitten, the kitten would still tremble next to the tiger.

As he thought about it, the corners of Lanqi's mouth unconsciously curled up slightly.

However, this made Talia frown slightly.

She felt again that this human boy was thinking about something very damning.

But she had absolutely no evidence.

It's just an inexplicable intuition.

"Then please take care of me next time, Teacher Tata."

Lanqi's voice became much clearer, and there was still a harmless smile on his face.

This address seemed to make Talia feel a little uncomfortable, and she ignored Lanqi as usual.

But this time, she did not deny but rather tacitly acknowledged their master-disciple relationship.

……

One and a half months later.

In the early morning when summer is about to end and autumn is coming, the sunlight awakens the earth with the sound of dripping dew.

The morning light is like a light golden feather, gently brushing across the dark gray platform and the cold metal rails, giving it a touch of tenderness.

The magic rail train station in the border city-state of Nanwantina is bustling with people.

People on a hurried journey part ways here, or meet each other and start a new journey.

The casual conversations of fellow travelers while waiting for the train, the farewell words of relatives and friends, and the news of train arrival and departure from the radio, all mixed together to become the most distinctive melody of this space.

On one side of the platform, Butler Hans picked up the suitcase in his hand and handed it to Lanqi, who took it steadily.

"Thank you, Hans."

Lan Qi said with a smile.

"Take care of yourself, Master Lankey."

The butler's voice was still as deep, but it was a little softer.

Noe went to other provinces again, so only Hans would come to see him off on behalf of the young master's father.

There are still two weeks left before school starts. Lanci and Talia have already arrived at the station. Today they will set out from the South Wantina border and head to the heart of the Kingdom of Hutton, the capital of Ikerite.

It takes more than a day to reach the capital by taking the magic rail train.

After they arrive in the royal capital and rest for three days, it will be time for the entrance exam.

"Master Lanqi, have a safe trip!"

The maid could not hide her concern on her face, but her words were full of sorrow.

"You'd better not come back for a while. If Lord Noe finds out that you stole the ancient relics from his home, he will definitely not let you go..."

It stands to reason.

All the things that Lanqi had done in the town before only made Noe feel sad.

But if Noe found out that Lanqi had lost the family heirloom [Poem of Compassion], he would be furious.

Over the past two months, Lanci's cheerful and easy-going nature has changed the people in the mansion's impression of him. They have gradually become more friendly to him. Francine, the maid who had the best relationship with him from the beginning, is no longer timid when speaking to him.