Don't confiscate my citizenship

Until the vehicle driven by the secret service stopped in front of the long steps in front of the building.

The scene in front of Lan Qi also stopped.

As if to confirm Lan Qi's idea, the car door had been opened by the military guards from the operations office.

The solemn feeling unique to the secret service came over me.

The Imperial Special Operations Office of Creation is located in the heart of the capital Brilda, not far from the majestic Royal Palace, with only a few streets between them.

The current leader, Duke Dax Reynolds, is the emperor's most trusted confidant. He has made great military exploits and is known as the sharpest shadow blade in the empire.

"arrive."

Kestrel Nicholas's words made Lan Qi look out the window.

"Please come with me, let me take you to visit the atrium of the Imperial Special Operations Office for a while, and then take you to meet Director Dax."

After getting out of the car, Nicholas Kestrel's military coat became straight again, he held the brim of his hat and said.

Lan Qi nodded lightly, and Nicholas the Kestrel turned around to lead the way.

Ranch followed Nicholas the Kestrel on the path to the Imperial Special Operations Office.

The entire building they walked up the steps was made of off-white granite, with the inscription "For the Glory of the Empire" engraved on all sides. The ivy climbing on it was dyed with a warm golden color, and the bright yellow maple leaves were sometimes light. The ground brushed against the thick metal door several meters high.

Two stone lion sculptures with dark bodies and piercing eyes stood at the door, silently warning everyone.

Upon entering the hall, most people from the Imperial Special Operations Division would give Nikolai a brief salute.

On the wall at the back of the hall hangs the black and gold flag of the Crean Empire, with portraits of previous emperors on both sides.

Occasionally, three or two agents wearing jet-black windbreakers walked by quickly, with no expression on their sharp-edged faces. Their military boots made a crisp sound on the marble floor, and soon disappeared in the long corridor of light and shadow. The end of the corridor.

"Why are they ignoring you?"

Lan Qi asked in a low voice to Nicholas beside him.

Looking at the military rank, Nikolai is an imperial major, and those agents are all non-commissioned officers, so it stands to reason that Nikolai is their superior.

"They are part of the action team and are under the control of Captain Maguire."

Nicholas the Kestrel said calmly, not paying too much attention to it.

"..."

Lan Qi nodded thoughtfully.

Nicholas is the chief of the Countermeasures Section, and his relationship with Captain Maguire of the Action Team does not seem to be good, as can be seen from the attitude of his subordinates.

From what he learned about their powers, it was easy for the countermeasures department and the action team to grab credit or get in the way, so it was normal for them not to deal with each other.

Following the guidance of Nicholas the Kestrel, Lanci entered the core area of ​​the Empire's Special Operations Division.

"Lan Qi...Lan Qi, you are really awesome."

Although Thalia was already a demon princess who had seen many things in the world, when she was brought into this low-key but majestic building by Lan Qi, she still felt a little turmoil in her heart.

She once again verified a suspicion she had made.

It is often not Lan Qi who is looking for jobs and opportunities, but his talents and unconcealable style that constantly attract the attention of the work unit and even invite him to come.

Unknowingly, the boy from the border area grew up to be such an incredible man. When did time start to fly so fast? She almost didn't notice it.

"Master, why do you talk so softly like a girl?"

Lan Qi immediately responded in his heart.

"you……"

Thalia suddenly felt that this guy's damn nature had never changed.

He deserved that no girl liked him.

"This is just right."

Lan Qi instantly felt the aroma of wine.

"Just be nice...if you have the guts, just sniff me directly like last time..."

She couldn't get Lanqi now, but she remembered the grudge and said it with gritted teeth.

After passing through the deep and winding corridor inside the building, the two came to a hidden teleportation ladder.

Nicholas the Red Kestrel pulled out a crystal card from the inside of his coat and swiped it across, pressing a few seemingly random floor buttons in a complex rhythm.

"Wow, how many floors are we going to?"

With an almost imperceptible buzzing sound, the helicopter began to move upwards, so fast that Lan Qi suspected that they were heading towards the sky.

He remembered that the building was very tall.

The exterior of the Imperial Special Operations Office is covered with hundreds of restrictive barriers that have been reinforced from ancient times to the present.

Even at the eighth level, it is difficult to forcefully break into the Imperial Special Operations Office. Correspondingly, it is even more difficult to break out by force once you are in.

"Relax, Professor. This ascent may be a little uncomfortable, but you'll probably come more often in the future."

Perhaps sensing his nervousness, Nicholas reminded him in a slightly teasing tone.

"How I wish I could have a good job here instead of being brought for investigation and interrogation by you, Chief Nikolai, every day."

Lan Qi spread his hands and shook his head helplessly.

"I didn't say I meant it."

Nikolay the Kestrel said with his hands behind his back, standing as usual and looking at the entrance of the helicopter.

When the helicopter door opened again, Lanqi found himself in a spacious skyline hall, with circular floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking almost the entire central area of ​​the capital Brilda.

Standing on the top of this tall building, all the hustle and bustle is cut off, leaving only the sound of footsteps and breathing.

Nicholas the Kestrel took Lan Qi forward and walked several times along the corridor, finally arriving at an atrium that occupied most of the area on this floor.

At first glance, it can be estimated that the open space of thousands of square meters is surrounded by towering glass curtain walls. The silver-white circular light column of the dome becomes the focus of the atrium, extending from the ground to the ceiling, allowing light and air to flow freely through the circular openings.

The entire atrium is covered with carpets and has everything from desks to sofa seating areas. It should essentially be an office.

"Director Dax, I brought Mr. Landry."

Nicholas saluted forward.

Lan Qi looked forward and saw a slender and tall figure standing in the distance, staring out the window and lighting a cigarette.

The silvery white light outlines his silhouette, reflecting the panoramic view of the capital outside the window.

"Come, sit down."

The light mist curled around his fingertips and was quickly diluted by the air, and he slowly turned around.

He looks to be over 1.85 meters tall, in his late fifties, thin but muscular, with neatly combed black hair and a few wisps of gray on the temples.

His eyes are dark brown, almost black, and he looks unusually calm. He has high cheekbones, a square chin, and a neatly trimmed thin beard.

This is consistent with the information that Lan Qi saw before setting off from Posen Kingdom, Duke Dax Reynolds, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Creation Empire.

Even if you see him with your own eyes, it's hard to imagine that he is a spy chief.

"Duke Dax, thank you for the invitation."

Lan Qi did not lose his courtesy, and first bowed to Duke Dax exactly like Nicholas did.

"..."

Nicholas the Kestrel glanced sideways at Lan Qi and led him to the sofa again.

"Professor Landry, you don't have to be like Nicholas. He is my former disciple, so he often salutes like this when he sees me. You can relax a little."

Duke Dax let go of his cigarette and motioned for the two of them to sit down on the sofa by the window.

"Our department is not as hierarchical as the Imperial Army Headquarters. Due to the special nature of our work, we often put efficiency first. Achieving the mission is the only goal. We serve the Empire regardless of our authority."

As he explained casually, he sat down on the couch opposite the two of them, crossing his hands on his knees.

The sofa is made of high-quality black leather from the industry run by the Duke Reynolds family. It feels soft and comfortable while still being stable.

Fragrant coffee and snacks specially provided by the royal family were already prepared on the coffee table. It was obvious that personnel from other operations offices had made special arrangements for this meeting.

Nicholas the Kestrel sat upright with a solemn expression. Although he was an observer, Landry was the person he brought after all, and anything could be related to him.

The director personally ordered Professor Landry to come, obviously because he attached great importance to his research results.

In addition to the headquarters, the Imperial Special Operations Office has set up field stations in various provinces and cities, which are divided into several levels according to the area or importance of the area. Landry's hometown, the border of Nyxasend in the northwest of the Kraiju Empire, is divided into several levels. A relatively low three-sequence station.

The division of labor at the headquarters is clear. Division Chief Dax is in charge of all field station chiefs. He is also the station chief of the capital Brilda. It is the only zero-sequence station and directly commands the best imperial agents at the headquarters.

The four major departments under his command are the Intelligence Department, the Countermeasures Department, the Action Team, and the Research Institute. Nikolai, the Domestic Countermeasures Section 1, is mainly responsible for the first on-site investigation. Under normal circumstances, Nikolai, the section chief, will not take the initiative to fight.

Head-on conflicts and arrests are more likely to be taken by Captain Maguire of the action team.

The Intelligence Department is more focused on logistics, and the Research Institute is the most secretive department of logistics.

After Professor Landry joined, although he was nominally an honorary consultant of the institute, he actually spent most of his time with their Countermeasures Section. Nicholas took on the task of connecting with Professor Landry and monitoring him.

Ranch seemed more relaxed, as if he was following Dax's request and no longer acted restrained.

"The empire is really full of talents now. You are younger than I thought. When Nicholas told me that the professor who proposed the principle of magic fission at St. Creation's Monastery was the same Rand who met on the magic rail train that day. I was also surprised when Sir John Wassington arrived."

Duke Dax's black stone-like eyes looked directly at Lan Qi and said.

"When the empire changes, people who love the empire tend to attract each other, and they will gradually become connected in the history books. History has always been like this, so I think this is not necessarily a coincidence, but inevitable."

Lan Qi looked back with a calm expression.

"You are truly a young talent. Compared to your talent, your thoughts and awareness are even more mature. Don't worry, since I am hiring you, I won't be suspicious of you all the time. The fact that you can pass Nicholas' test is enough to prove your point. Even if I need to investigate your background, it is not my concern. I will leave it to Nicholas to take full responsibility."

Dax seemed to have seen through Lanqi's thoughts and looked calmly at his favorite student Nicholas.

He spoke the truth with a hint of joking.

He only cares about results.

Even if it is fake, if it can deceive Nikolai's eagle eyes and continue to deceive, it is equivalent to being true, and what Dax wants is to get things done.

"Since you are here, Landry, it means that you are willing to accept the invitation as the honorary advisor of our Imperial Special Operations Division."

Dax asked as he looked at Ranch again.

"Of course, I have to thank you for your invitation and your kindness."