Your notoriety is known to everyone.

"For example, if many of the things I am currently doing are really successful, with their power and prestige, they will be able to show the world a political group with a completely different underlying structure. At that time, the nobles will find that besides marriage, there are many ways to guarantee power. Ways to Divide Reliability…”

Rogers shook the document in his hand a few times, indicating that there was no need to dwell on this non-issue.

"With us?" Alina's eyes gradually narrowed, her brows furrowed, her hands clenched into fists, and she chewed Luo Gesi's words in her mouth.

"How many children?" Alice's eyes widened and her mouth opened slightly. She tried to straighten out her thoughts, but her thoughts were extremely confusing and she could not calm down at all.

"Ah? No, your focus is a little distorted. The key point is what I will talk about later. This matter is not necessary at all..."

As Rogers was talking, he, who had been on the battlefield for a long time, noticed something was wrong in the atmosphere extremely keenly. When he was explaining, he reached out and grabbed Lufia who was listening with interest.

Just as Alina leaned closer and closer, he decisively jumped behind Lufia. Regardless of Lufia's confused look, he grabbed her arms tightly and protected her firmly. In front of you.

Alice also saw that the situation was different and instinctively leaned forward to prepare.

For a moment, the bed shook and made a loud creaking sound. Several figures could be vaguely seen shaking among the bed curtains as the quilts flew around.

Until the night fades, a ray of morning light falls on the earth, and the coolness of autumn rises with a little moisture, giving people a refreshing feeling.

Rogers leaned on a cane, stretched his body with one hand on his sore waist, and yawned slightly.

At this time, he had already arrived outside the gate of the Magician's Mansion, and beside him was the First Prince Pertus.

Under the guidance of the attendants, Pertus and Logos boarded the unmarked carriage one after another.

Pertus did not come here to take Luo Gesi to the palace, but in his own name, he wanted to invite Luo Gesi to have a conversation.

At first, Rogers didn't want to pay attention to the other party, but thinking of Pertus's persistence in the past and that he was currently in the other party's territory, he knew that there was no point in delaying, so he simply accepted the invitation.

Although no matter from which perspective, neither the emperor nor the prince could do anything to him at this time, let alone have the intention of harming him in the imperial capital.

However, Rogers still took Alice's silver ring and silently operated the spiral sword at all times to prevent unexpected events.

After all, there are many factions in the imperial capital, and it is inevitable that some stupid wolves will want to use this to cause trouble and profit from the chaos.

"It's not a big problem, just a little trouble for a person who is about to enter his youth."

After hearing the concerned words from Pertus on the other side, Logos explained casually.

The carriage he is currently riding in has special magic settings. The bright windows can clearly see the scene outside the carriage, but people outside the carriage cannot glimpse the scene inside.

“I have carefully studied the “Summary of the New Civil Protection Bill” proposed by you, and I can clearly see that you have similar ideals to me, and I am willing to work with you to implement such matters.

"But haven't your actions in recent days gone too far? Breaking the balance will not only bring about innovation, but also possibly unpredictable disputes.

"Originally, with the Dawn Movement you launched, the lower class gentry and nobles were already fighting for various interests. Now, what exactly do you want to do by forming a faction with magicians as the main body?

"Father has summoned me frequently in recent days, and out of every ten things we discuss, your name will be mentioned in seven or eight of them."

Pertus stared at Logos with a solemn expression, and said in a low and steady voice.

"If I say that my original intention in doing this is to be safe and not to cause disputes, would you believe it?" Luo Gesi looked sideways at the bustling pedestrians outside the window and replied helplessly.

He probably already knew that the prince was looking for him just to make him stop his current efforts.

But from the tentative germination of this idea to the real experience of the benefits brought by power, and even the visit of the Duchess last night, they all deepened his desire to advance this matter.

Even without these sweeteners, just gathering a large number of magicians and constantly spreading his skills through high-frequency communication is an irresistible temptation.

After all, the achievement of shaping an era of magic, even if it cannot push the [Enlightenment Special Ceremony] to a miracle, can still be used as a great symbol of a grand sacrifice.

The benefits that can be obtained cannot be explained clearly in one or two words, not to mention that he does not feel that the royal family will really be friendly to him after he keeps to himself.

"I believe your words, Logos, I believe you." Pertus showed his empathy and nodded slowly, and then he commented very firmly:

"However, after looking at the places you have visited in recent years and the subsequent turmoil caused by those places, I came up with an idea.

"Even if I admit that you have no intention of causing strife, I can also confirm one thing more and more. Rogers Braid, you are the strife itself."

The footsteps, chatter and laughter of pedestrians filled the air, and the faint clatter of wheels and the rhythmic hooves of horses on the ground were heard inside the carriage from time to time.

Logos did not reply. He looked out the window silently, and Pertus also looked at him silently.

After a while, Pertus sighed and asked an inexplicable question:

"Before you became a magician, had you ever killed anyone yourself? How did you feel when you killed someone?"

He didn't seem to expect Rogers to answer immediately. He paused for a moment and then continued speaking on his own.

"I have killed before. When I was young, my father scolded me for being too kind and forced me to execute a death row prisoner myself.

"My father kept telling me that the emperor wants to kill people, and an emperor who doesn't kill people can't wear the crown at all.

“I have always remembered the feeling I had at that time, the feeling that made me sick and disgusted. Although when I was dealing with government affairs later, I deeply understood that even if I don’t have to do it myself, just casual words can make people unknowingly Kill others in time.

"But I still don't like killing people, no matter how despicable they are, I think it's fine as long as they are handed over to the court for trial instead of having to speak out.

"Logos, what about you? What do you think of this?"

After hearing this, Luo Gesi slowly turned around and looked squarely at the person who had revealed his heart to him.

He calmly recalled that the first time he attempted to kill someone in his two lives was the saint's brother, but he didn't feel too much at that time.

Because of his experience of being alone in his previous life, he learned a skill very early, which was to withdraw from high emotions.

At first, he tried to get calm by withdrawing from the huge negative emotions such as loneliness, sadness, fear, etc., but slowly, he discovered that over time, not only the negative emotions, but also many times even when he was in positive emotions, he began to learn to Calm in the turmoil.

"Being disgusted with killing is an instinctive reaction of human beings." Rogers said flatly without answering Pertus's question directly.

"Do you still remember what I once told you, that I hope you can stay in St. Helta? Also, can you promise me that you will not do anything to stir up disputes again?" Pertus stared sincerely. Looking at Luo Gesi, his words even took on a slightly pleading tone:

"I want to be very, very good friends with you. I hate killing people."

Before Rogoth could respond to the question that made him feel overly naive, Pertus frowned slightly and took out a small compass-shaped magic item from his jacket pocket.

"The editing and printing office of the Imperial City News was sneaked in. Those people set fire to the newspaper office wantonly and killed several contributors."

After reading the information, the prince looked at Luo Gesi again and spoke slowly.

"You don't think this chaos has anything to do with me, do you?" Rogers' mouth twitched slightly and he asked with a bit of laughter.

"Sorry, I'm overthinking it. Maybe I'm so sensitive because I've thought too much about you in recent days. After all, the guy who broke into the newspaper office is a cultist." Pertus straightened his expression and apologized. road.

After hearing the prince's explanation, Luo Gesi silently turned his head and looked out the window.

Chapter 4 I brought the best of times, but also the worst (k)

"Not all of the cultists were arrested. Three people who were stationed outside to observe the situation ran away. Two of them fled to Monarch Square and I believe they will be caught soon. The other one ran to Osei. Gram zone.

"Are you interested in catching criminals with me? Enjoy the time of fighting together."

As if on a whim, Pertus extended an invitation to Logos.

"Your Highness, I am a magician, and my magic power has been suppressed by the Imperial Capital's magic circle. Maybe it is not a good choice for you to invite me." Luo Gesi refused without hesitation.

Criminals can run away after committing crimes in the central circle. It is very likely that the police officers of the Imperial City are fishing for law enforcement, trying to follow this clue to try to catch a big fish.

He has no interest in such trivial matters, where the process can be seen with just a moment's thought, let alone doing unprofitable work.

"You have long been the focus of discussions and reports in the Imperial City newspaper. If you can help them this time, even if you just show your kindness, it will definitely be good for your reputation.

"As for the suppression of the magic circle, you can cast the spell again now to feel it. Is there still suppression?" Pertus seemed to have noticed Logos's lack of interest and continued to persuade him with gentle words.

boom--

A bright and hot flame rose from the palm of Luo Gesi's hand. He looked at the swaying flames and couldn't help but think about the Imperial City Newspaper Office.

He had no interest in improving his reputation, which was already in tatters, but he might be able to connect with the largest newspaper organization in the empire and pave the way for what he wanted to do in the future.

The reason for thinking this way is not because the prince proposed to be rewarded for his good deeds, but because these words came from the mouth of the first prince.

Seeing Logos nod slightly, Pertus smiled sincerely.

Then the carriage slowly turned around at Pertus's signal and headed quickly towards the Osek District.

After a while, the coachman firmly grasped the leather reins, tied his hands tightly together, and pulled the reins to make the carriage stop slowly.

"No need to bother you." When Rogers got out of the car, he looked at the hand offered by Pertus in an attempt to help him, and waved to indicate that he didn't need to bother him.

Although he did not release [Incomplete Praise] at this time, he also stopped activating this skill and restored his full ability to move.

When the dark cane hit the ground, he raised his eyes and saw a rather surprising sight.

At this time, he seemed to be standing on the dividing line between two worlds. On one side were clean and tidy streets and neat and tall buildings, and on the other side were narrow and winding brick roads and haphazardly stacked shacks.

"Devil's Stomach," this is the new name that the Osage District has just received. Many young people who wanted to come to the imperial capital to seek a future because of the Dawn Movement, and a large number of workers who had lost their jobs and could only rely on simple manual labor to make a living, in a few months It’s packed here in a short amount of time.”

Under Pertus' explanation and guidance, Logos followed him slowly into this place.

Both of them activated the runes that covered themselves, and there were no attendants following them.

Rogers looked up at the criss-crossing beams extending from the wooden shack, and then looked at the thin young men huddled on the narrow roadside, wearing dirty clothes, covered in dirt, and with numb expressions.

A bit of fishy smell appeared in front of his nose, and the arguments and noises of several drunken men came from not far away and rippled in his ears.

In this situation, he couldn't help but think of the city of London written by Dickens, that shining pearl of an empire on which the sun never sets, which is prosperous and rich because of industry, but also dirty and poor because of industry.

"Devil's stomach..." Luo Gesi looked calmly and murmured in a low voice.

"This is not your fault. There is no good or evil in technology itself. It is the people who use them who show good and evil." Pertus looked sideways at Logos's unclear expression and took the initiative to comfort him.

"No, Your Highness, only people who know nothing about the history of technology will believe that technology is completely neutral." Rogers refuted simply:

“For example, printing has expanded the medium for disseminating knowledge, allowing many people who were previously inaccessible to knowledge to enjoy the baptism of wisdom, and brought them a new path for advancement.

"It's more like the clock you ordered the master craftsman to make according to my ideas. The hours, minutes and seconds are not the creation of nature, but the result of our consciousness. It has nothing to do with the sun or the moon.

"I have fundamentally strengthened this new natural law. You may not realize it at this time. Sooner or later, such convenient and precise timing will spread to the entire world. At that time, the Pantheon may all choose according to my clock. When to preach.”

He took out the pocket watch that Pertus had given him, and felt the faint clicking sound from the hands of the watch, as well as the faint magical light in it.

【inform! The gods of the Abyss cast their gaze upon you, expressing great interest in your words, and wishing to occupy the symbol of the clock for a period of time. 】

"This is really... a power I have never imagined." Pertus didn't care about Logos's refutation, but his eyes looked at him brighter, and he continued:

"But things will always get better. We can work together to implement the New People's Protection Act. After materials are prosperous, people will definitely be happier, just in the time you create."

Logos also turned his head and looked at Pertus as he walked forward. He stared at the other person's unpretentious smile, and suddenly understood why he had become disgusted with the other person after hearing his deeds.

This is a guy who is completely opposite to him in many aspects. It is the resistance and dislike brought by his nature.

He hates the other party's extremely arrogant naivety, and also hates the other party's optimistic attitude.

"But people will also be bound in time, nailed between minutes and seconds. I have brought about the best of times, but also the worst." Rogers looked back at the shadow cast from between the broken boards. Liang Liang replied in a calm tone.

Even after continuous refutations and denials, and even his own good intentions were ignored, Pertus still did not show any displeasure on his face, but said with emotion:

"I have never had such a strong urge to become friends with someone.

"I have decided that I will abandon my previous thoughts. As long as you do not harm innocent creatures, even if my father gives you a death sentence, I will do my best to protect you."

Logos put the pocket watch back into his pocket. He did not pay attention to Pertus's nonsense, but kept thinking about the application of this situation.

For people who are struggling to make a living, the most precious thing is bread. After meeting the most basic survival needs, they can be induced to learn knowledge and then know what dignity is.

Apart from the gift of childbirth, this is probably one of the greatest favors a person can receive.

The Eddies who believed in him madly was a nobleman of the imperial capital, and he happened to be the one who could bestow favors on him. Thus, the soil for the organization he envisioned would be laid. Finally, he would select the talented and qualified ones among them to join the real group to form the backbone force.

As for the request made by the gods of the bottomless pit, he was thinking about what kind of reward he could get in exchange for it that would be beneficial to this matter...

Just as he was thinking about it, he stopped walking and turned to look at a drunken man who was lying beside the diamond-shaped wooden window, holding a wine bottle in his hand.

After the big man looked at him, the drunkenness in his eyes under the greasy brown messy hair suddenly dissipated. The big man's eyes widened, his pupils expanded rapidly, and he stared ahead in disbelief.

"I saw you were thinking, so I didn't bother you. I didn't expect your intuition to be so sharp. You immediately spotted this guy who was pretending to be pretty good."

Pertus stood beside Logos and said in an appreciative tone.

Logos was noncommittal about this. This was not a matter of sensitivity. It was the intuition brought about by him as the Son of the Abyss walking on the earth and the king of the earth.

"My name is Conwayas, from the Harvest Association. I just went to the Imperial City Newspaper Office with my brothers from other sects to teach a few rude guys a lesson.

"The reason why I can see you is because I have a low-level [True Sight Special] prop, and your low-level concealment runes have no effect on me."

Conwayas quickly climbed out of the window. After standing up straight, he tried his best to suppress his wine burp and continued to tell the information like a servant reporting.

But when he spoke, he no longer looked directly at Logos. Instead, he stared at Pertus, as if he knew this famous prince, and he quickly admired him.

"You really know how to assess the situation. I wanted to experience the fun of hunting with my friends, but your performance is good and it can save us from causing losses to this place."

Pertus was very satisfied with Convias's attitude. However, in the next second, Convias suddenly swelled up his muscles. He didn't know when a small knife glowing with green light appeared in his hand, and he slashed it with extremely fast speed. With such speed, he stabbed Pertus directly in front of him.

"I told you, I want to enjoy hunting with my friends."

Pertus looked at Convias, who was in an attacking posture, but suddenly stiffened, and a line of blood on his throat, and said with a little boredom.