Don't confiscate my citizenship

Lanci responded methodically.

Noe nodded.

He had expected Lanqi to come home late.

But I didn't expect Lanqi to come in with a copy of the "Code of the Kingdom of Hutton" with the logo of the Border Library on it.

I thought this guy would come back drunk again, but it turned out that he went to the library to read.

Although Noe couldn't figure out why it was a code.

But at this first glance, Lanqi actually looks like a dignified priest or scholar.

Faintly, there is the aura of a judge who controls life and death.

Then Noe pinched his eyebrows.

It was obviously just my own illusion.

There was no compatibility between his playboy son and the clergy.

I am lucky enough not to be abducted by a cult.

Sometimes he was really worried that Lanqi would be bewitched by those cultists.

In the worst case scenario, they might even become fanatics and worship those evil bishops who are like natural disasters.

Fortunately.

Noe was sure that Lanci would never have the guts to provoke those guys who were darker than darkness.

Chapter 6 World famous paintings, one filial piety, one joy

For a moment, the study fell into silence.

The atmosphere between him and his father probably made Lanqi guess that this conversation might be of great significance to them.

Judging from the look on his father's face, it was a conversation about the future, responsibility and family honor.

So he couldn't say anything before his father spoke.

His eyes moved slowly and Lanqi noticed that the butler was smiling at him.

Still smiling like that old fox as always.

Lanqi felt a little uncomfortable, and then he looked away.

Then the places where you can temporarily focus your eyes are the dazzling array of books neatly arranged on the towering bookshelves and the oil paintings hanging on the walls.

It is said that this is an ancient masterpiece that has been treasured by the family for a long time. Illuminated by the soft magic light, it fills the entire study with an artistic atmosphere.

But obviously.

It is not as good as Ranci's paintings.

a long time.

Noe finally seemed to have thought of the words and spoke:

"Lanqi, you have been an adult for a month... During this time, your family has dealt with too many problems for you. I don't think you can continue to live carefree like this."

There was another brief silence.

Or maybe it’s a waiting time.

Noe wasn't sure if Lanci would get angry and mad at his performance being exposed after he said this.

Because of Lanqi's changes in the past two days, it seemed to him more like a temporary performance strategy.

It is likely that Lanci also realized that his family would begin to curb his extravagant spending and reckless behavior.

So he should be enduring his bad habits, hoping to get through this disaster safely by pretending to be good temporarily.

however.

This was beyond Noe's expectation.

Lanqi's eyes were always clear and calm.

After reflecting on the problem for a while, he nodded seriously.

replied:

"I'm really sorry. I promise I won't do anything that would damage our family's reputation again."

This made Noe a little stunned, and he couldn't help but squint.

He looked at Lanci again.

No matter how you look at it, he's a good boy.

For a moment, Noe even felt that he should be proud of having such a well-educated and bright-eyed son.

This guy has either really repented or he is still being stubborn.

Although Noe hopes the former is the case, he also knows the latter is more likely.

It's impossible that this silly son's entire mental state suddenly changed because of some opportunity?

But it doesn't matter.

Regardless of whether Lanci is acting or not, Noe has a way of fundamentally determining how to treat Lanci next.

"Cough cough."

Noe cleared his throat, sat up straighter, and looked at Lanqi.

"How are you preparing for the Alchemy Academy entrance exam?"

His tone seemed to soften, but his words were more severe.

"You should know that although I need to be in the Empire all year round due to cross-border trade, it does not mean that I completely ignore you. My tolerance towards you is also based on the premise that you are living a serious life."

"Hum..."

The voice just fell.

The butler standing behind Noe couldn't help but smile slightly.

Three points of it are gloating over the young master's predicament, and seven points are interesting because they want to see how the young master will deal with it.

"..."

Lanqi didn't say anything for the time being, but he was also shocked when he heard it.

As far as I can remember from my previous life, I have never learned it!

The Alchemy Academy that Noe was referring to was a branch of the Ikerite Academy, the oldest academy in the kingdom, located in the capital of the Kingdom of Hutton.

This academy recruits potential students of appropriate age from the Kingdom of Hutton and surrounding countries every year, and is well-known throughout the entire southern continent.

The Alchemy Academy is one of its four branches.

The entrance exam to the Alchemy Academy, which was renowned for its alchemical techniques and theoretical research, was so difficult that my predecessor gave up before he even started trying.

His predecessor had always lied that he was working hard to get into the Alchemy Academy, thereby deceiving his parents into trusting him, and he squandered a lot of his pocket money on fun all day long.

Damn, this damn predecessor.

I've enjoyed all the blessings, and now it's my turn to take the blame!

Lanqi cursed in his heart.

However, in its original development, the predecessor would not have encountered the current trouble.

Because Talia will help this stupid rich boy end his troubles in life.

Thinking of this, Lanqi suddenly frowned.

"Father, is there any other company in the world with the same name as 'Wilford Chamber of Commerce'?"

Ranch asked.

"Ok?"

Noe seemed puzzled by Lanqi's sudden change of subject, but looking at Lanqi's serious eyes, he still answered proudly:

"I can't say for sure whether there are other small companies with similar names, but we are the only large-scale trading company that conducts trade between the Kingdom of Hutton and the Empire of Crane."

After Noe finished speaking, Lanqi's expression did not change, he just nodded silently.

Since he has changed his fate of being killed by Talia and survived, he will face some situations that the stupid rich boy would never encounter.

Lanqi had long felt that his last name "Wilford" sounded somewhat familiar, but he could not remember where exactly he had heard it.

After hearing Noe's words, Lanqi finally remembered that in the main story of the game two years after the present timeline, there was a side quest called "The Wilford Massacre"!

The mission prompt is that a multinational trading company suddenly closed down overnight for unknown reasons, and the people related to the company's senior management were killed one by one. The player can choose whether to investigate, and the mission level is very high.

My last name is Wilford, and my family's business is also called Wilford Chamber of Commerce, and it is the only large multinational company...

That seems to be my home for sure.

It seems that I can't just lie down and do nothing. I have to work hard for at least a year or two to investigate and resolve the potential risks of the family in advance!

The family’s money is my lifeline for retirement at the age of 20, so I must protect it well.

Recalling the relevant information about Ikerite Academy in my memory,

"I promise I will pass the entrance exam successfully."

Lanqi answered calmly for the time being.

He actually didn't mind going to this academy located in the royal capital.

It can even be said that in the memory of the previous incarnation, it was a dreamlike academy——

Not only will it have the most advanced magic engineering technology and many advanced facilities and resources of the Kingdom of Hutton, but it will also be well protected.

He was still a first-rank jobless person with no combat capability, without the power to protect himself, nor the status that was "enough for the big guys to pay attention to him and protect him."

It would be undoubtedly suicidal to hastily go to the most likely source of the problem - the Crane Empire - to investigate.

It would be better to develop your potential in the Kingdom of Hutton first.