It wasn't until the ceremony was over that Lin learned that three big shots had come to his territory.
It was like the saying in chess, "Kings don't meet other kings." Without a prior agreement, it was inappropriate to gather the three kings to discuss matters, so they had to separate.
The Queen was a fearless person, and she had the strength to back it up. Even if it was a Magic Tower, as long as it wasn't a trap, she was confident that she could break out. Therefore, the meeting place was set to be in the guest room of the house.
But the other two kings didn't have such confidence and strength. Under normal circumstances, they wouldn't enter the territory of unfamiliar Mages. Apart from the range of Magic Towers, the private residences of Mages also belonged to this category. Inside was the code of conduct of ordinary nobles.
In particular, the academy in front of them wasn't a space for one Mage, but a bunch of them. So, as a king, the best choice was to stay away. Therefore, the agreed meeting place was a courtyard within the academy. The two parties set up marching tents and raised the king's flag.
Considering the cold weather, although there was no snow, everyone would exhale white smoke when they exhaled. Therefore, the tents were surrounded by all kinds of rare animal skins, and there was a fire inside. The moment they entered, they could feel the warmth without the slightest trace of coldness.
The second king to meet was Gruber I of the Kingdom of Reunion.
As for the order, it could only be said that it was purely based on the closeness of a certain Mage. First, he knew a certain queen. Then, although the place where he was living was the territory of Mages, it was still within the territory of the Kingdom of Reunion. Finally, it was the Kingdom of Zilin, which was not directly related to him.
Of course, the order was agreed upon by all parties. With that kind of status, they had to fuss over all kinds of trivial matters. The attitude of a certain Mage was also simple. The reason why he arranged the order was also told to all parties. If they agreed, come. If they didn't, forget it. The first two kings didn't care, but the kingdom's envoy, who ranked third, had a lot of complaints. Lin simply ignored the other party.
Gruber I was a fat man with a big belly who lived like a prince. He had a friendly smile on his face and didn't look annoying. They were quite similar to Eli Huber, who had been with him for more than a year, except that one of them wore a crown on his head, and the other wore a mage's cape.
Lin walked into the tent as the guard at the door called out his name. Gruber the First opened his arms like a giant bear and stepped forward. "Welcome, welcome, Sir Tripwood. I have admired Your Excellency's talent for a long time. Today, I finally get to see you with my own eyes. I'm so happy. "After saying that, he gave her a bear hug. It almost broke someone's spine.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, my waist is overwhelmed by your favor. It's going to break, it's going to break!"
Letting go of his arms, Gruber the First chuckled and said, "Sorry, I was so happy that I forgot myself. Come, have a seat, have a seat. "
When he was bound, Lin thought that his journey through the maze was about to come to an end. Now that his hand was grabbed and pulled towards the center of the large tent, the enormous force was hard to resist. He would only be able to resist if he used the Potency Spell on himself, but it was too late now. From these aspects, he knew that this fat king was not as easy to bully as he appeared to be. He had real skills.
After being dragged to his seat, Lin finally had some time. He asked indifferently, "Your Majesty, I don't know what I've done to deserve your love. Isn't this a little too much? "
"No, no, it's not too much at all." Gruber the First poured a glass of wine and handed it over. He said, "With the convenience of the neighboring Wulian City, the kingdom has been at the forefront of many countries in the changes in the past few years. We have also made a lot of money. All of this is thanks to the opportunity that Your Excellency has given us. "
It was rare that someone finally admitted his importance in the series of changes in the era. However, it seemed that this king was not here to give out red packets. That was what Lin thought in his heart, but he asked another question out loud.
"It's Your Majesty's ability to make money. It has nothing to do with me. As far as I know, there have been people who have lost a lot of money and even the lives of their families. So Your Majesty, you didn't come to see me, a country bumpkin, just to express your gratitude. "
"Of course, there is one thing that I need Your Excellency's help with." As he spoke, the fat king flicked his finger, and a few court mages walked in from outside the large tent. There were old and young, but the similarity was the small sapphire blue shawl and the eye-catching coat of arms that represented the Reunion Kingdom. "I hope that these people can join your academy for a period of time and learn the education methods and concepts of the academy."
"Sure."
Gruber the First showed a surprised expression other than a smile when he heard Lin's answer. He asked, "Your Excellency, you really agree?"
Counting the number of people who had entered, there were a total of four people, one old and three young. Lin stretched out four fingers and said, "One person costs one thousand gold per year, so four people will cost one thousand thousand gold per year. I promise that I will not hide anything from them and will answer all questions. However, they must listen to my orders. After all, they are here to learn, not to interfere with the management. I will also provide the relevant lesson plans, but the content of the lesson will be up to them. "
"One person will pay 1000 gold a year!" Gruber the First was shocked by this sudden offer.
However, this time, it was Huan Lin who revealed a brilliant smile, saying, "Compared to gathering bits and pieces of information on the forums, I believe that if someone is able to learn from me and do it while learning, and can ask me at any time, I believe that this type of tuition is worth it. These things are actually not difficult. Maybe they can learn it in less than a year. But let me say this first, if they feel that they have learned everything and want to leave early, I will not refund the tuition. "
Gruber the First smiled bitterly at this condition, which was rare for him. "That's true."
Before Gruber could bargain, Lin stretched out his hand and said, "I believe that any problem that can be solved with money is not a problem. What do you think, Your Majesty? "
The classic sentence from Earth was like a shot in the arm. It broke Gruber the First's worries and restored his original smile. He shook Lin's outstretched hand and said with confidence, "That's right, any problem that can be solved with money is not a problem."
Just like that, another conversation with a king ended. Furthermore, he could make the other party feel that it was worth the money. Were they too stupid, or had his ability to bluff improved again? Confusion.
They came to another large tent in the courtyard. This was the tent of Steiner the Third of the Zlin Kingdom. Not only was it more ostentatious than the other two kings, but it was also more particular in all aspects. It was to show the heritage of an old powerful country.
However, to a certain person, this only made him feel bored. What country was more particular about etiquette than the country he grew up in? That country even called itself a country of etiquette and always liked to boast that the most beautiful scenery was ghosts. In fact, everyone knew that it was not etiquette that came from the heart. It was just a clumsy performance. This was how a certain person felt.
Finally, Lin Jin arrived at the big tent ten steps away after being informed of his arrival and summoned by his subordinates. The light in the tent was dim, far inferior to the territory of the Reunion Kingdom. The curtains on all sides were tightly drawn, not letting in a trace of cold wind. There was incense burning inside, but it felt like it was just to cover up the smell of decay. It seemed that both the large tent and the decorations inside were of a certain age.
Steiner the Third sat firmly on the throne in the center. He was in the prime of his life and had the physique of a bear, full of oppression. The golden-armored guards on both sides were shining even in the flickering candlelight.
Lin walked forward. Because he did not know where to stop, he simply stood from afar and bowed. "Your Majesty."
The bear-like man on the throne did not hide his expression at all. He frowned and said, "Mr. Cuipwood, you can take a few more steps forward." As he spoke, he waved his hand.
This reminded a certain person of when he was on Earth, calling a dog or a cat was also like this. Although a little dissatisfied, Lin still took a few steps forward and did not intend to move anymore. He did not want to go too deep into this banquet and be too far away from the exit.
Steiner the Third did not know whether he had given up or did not want to say the same thing twice. He said in his strong voice, "Your Majesty, I am here to provide you with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to enter the royal family of the strongest country in the Southwest Peninsula and serve the king. How about it? Do you feel honored? Becoming the royal mage of Zlin's court is not an opportunity that anyone can have. "
This … Was the request to be directly incorporated into the royal family too much? Looking at the king who was playing with the wine glass in his hand and the golden-armored guards who were faintly surrounding him on both sides, this was quite like a game of 'throwing the glass as a signal and five hundred axemen lying in ambush on both sides'.
This … seemed to be terrible.
Thinking about it, he did not seem to have a full set of life-saving magic tools on him. In that case, there didn't seem to be many things that could be used now. However, he still had to say what needed to be said, regardless of whether it was to refuse or agree. "I am indebted to Your Majesty's kindness, but I still have responsibilities here in the academy. It is not convenient for me to follow Your Majesty."
With a wave of his hand, Steiner the Third said, "If there are any important responsibilities here, just leave it to others to deal with the aftermath. You just need to return to the country with me. "At the same time, the guards on both sides took a step forward and put their hands on the hilts of their swords.
Were they going to turn hostile?
It was too late to say, but in the blink of an eye, Lin put his hands into his sleeves and was about to cast a spell to escape. However, he found that after putting his hands into his sleeves, he could not move them. Moreover, he could not move his whole body. Even his eyeballs could not move. Only his thoughts were still in a hurry.
When did he get hit? It was such a high-level spell, silent and undetectable.
Memories began to flash before his eyes like a merry-go-round. Perhaps this second life really ended today. Thinking of his unfinished regrets, he … Hmm, it seemed like everyone was the same? Were they all frozen?
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