PS: I'm sure everyone knows what happened recently. The storyline will be a bit more subdued during this period of time. I hope everyone can understand.
PS2: A bunch of public chapters died again. If you're interested, you can add the King of Sheep to read. Don't complain. Being alive is the greatest victory.
"Wait, don't be in a hurry to answer." Karl-franz looked at the burning fireplace and the sparks in the fireplace. The emperor of the Empire raised his hand. "I don't want a casual answer from you. I want an answer after you think about it seriously."
"…" Laing thought to himself. You told me not to take it to heart, and now you want me to think about it seriously and give you an accurate answer?
However, after thinking about it carefully, Laing understood. The emperor was very conflicted. He wanted an answer, but he was also afraid that Laing would say it out loud.
"If you want me to say it casually, then I'll say it casually. If you want me to think about it seriously, then how can I assume that I'm the emperor of the Empire? I don't know anything. " Laing complained. "You only gave me three candidates and nothing else. I only know a little about Galt. I've only met Otto once, and I don't even know the chief wizard of the royal family, Cernus Gehrman. How do you want me to think about it seriously?"
"Hehehe, then say it casually first. I'll tell you the situation later." Karl-franz casually took the special wine "Lysarius" next to the fireplace and was about to fill a glass for himself. Laing noticed that the glass the emperor took was the one that Emilia drank from, so he quietly took a new wine glass for him. The emperor immediately understood. He took the wine glass, filled it to the brim, took a sip, and smacked his lips in satisfaction. "Oh, you really married a good wife. She helped you in many ways. I heard about the fireside chat … Of course, I'm not saying that Helena is not a good wife. It's just that her ability in internal affairs is not as good as your Suria."
"Hmph! Of course, that's my Suria! " Laing's voice was slightly proud. Karl-franz's lips curled up. Although Laing had two female ministers, he was indeed famous for his love for his wife.
If this was a public occasion, Laing's expression would seem unsophisticated and superficial. However, in this environment of a family visit, it showed his trust and intimacy toward Karl-franz. Karl-franz also knew that Laing was using this method to send some hints.
The emperor understood. It seemed that taking the wife route was useful.
"It's said that the dean of the Academy of Light, Otto, is a peak legendary Magus. The dean of the Flame Academy, Cernus Gehrman, and the great alchemist, Bayershazer Gelt, are both saints. Therefore, I think that the chief Magus of the royal family should be chosen from these two." Laing purposely kept the emperor in suspense. He then smiled and said, "It depends on how you choose, Your Majesty. If you wish to receive more help on the battlefield and be able to deal more damage to the enemy, you should choose Cernus Gehrman. If you wish to receive more help from other places, you should choose Bayershazer Gelt. Of course, Otto has proven his value and loyalty. He's also the dean of the Academy of Light, so there's no problem in choosing him."
Receive more help from other places? Karl-franz's eyes moved. Laing's words had a hidden meaning, but it was as if he didn't say anything. It was all nonsense.
"Sigh, didn't I say that we're in private now? You don't have to use these diplomatic words to brush me off." The emperor drank the wine in his glass in one gulp. He stretched his body forward and rested his elbows on his thighs. Karl-franz smiled bitterly for a while. He then said in a low voice, "I just want you to give me a suggestion. You don't have to brush me off like this."
"Based on the current information, I can only give you this suggestion." Laing threw the burden back to Karl-franz. "I'm just a guest, Your Majesty. You're the one making the decision."
"Call me Karl in private." The emperor nodded helplessly. "Alright, let me tell you the situation first."
"First, the dean of the Academy of Light, Otto …" The emperor first talked about Otto. Otto's situation had already been mentioned before, so there was no need to repeat it here.
After hearing about Otto, Laing didn't have a good opinion. After all, this involved the Church of Justice, so he could only remain silent.
"Then, there's the current chief wizard of the royal family, the dean of the Academy of Flame, Thernus Gehrman." The emperor then continued to talk about the second person. "Thernus Gehrman is a sacred-level fire wizard. He's very powerful and can often use fire to deal fatal damage to the enemy on the battlefield. He's been the chief wizard of the royal family since I came of age. He often participates in internal affairs as my father's advisor. He's the wizard who has been loyal to my father for the longest time and is most trusted by my father."
"Yes." Laing nodded, indicating that he was listening. He spread out his hands and motioned for the emperor to continue.
"But because of this, Gehrman has accumulated a great amount of political influence in the Empire's court over a long period of time." The emperor looked at the fire in the fireplace. He even added a piece of charcoal with a tongs to make it burn brighter. "Moreover, Gehrman has a close relationship with those nobles who have contributed greatly to the military. After all, it's hard not to have a good impression of a comrade who has fought side by side in wars and used magic to deal devastating damage to the enemy.
"What's worse is that Gehrman is one of my father's legacies." Karl-franz smiled bitterly. "Obviously, he's received some kind of permission from my father, so he sometimes talks to me in a reprimanding and teaching tone."
"Understood." Laing nodded again. He thought to himself that this kind of "imperial minister" usually didn't have a good ending. Regardless of whether it was good or bad, the new emperor generally didn't like these people. They had no choice but to use them when they first came to power, but as time passed, these people would often be suppressed and even retaliated against.
From Karl-franz's words, Sui Xiong could feel that the emperor was slightly dissatisfied with this fire-elemental great sorcerer. It was neither disgust, nor rejection, nor hatred. It was just a little dissatisfaction.
And for Karl-franz, it was a big taboo for Gehrman to reach into the military. The most important supporter of the emperor in the Empire's court was the military. Every time there was a big war, Karl-franz would definitely hold the divine hammer Gail Maraz and ride a pegasus or a griffin Death Claw to the frontlines. And whether it was the military merits of the Rick Region or the other Kurfürsten, the nobles now had a certain level of recognition and high respect for Karl-franz precisely because of the series of victories he had won after ascending to the throne.
Of course, the emperor didn't say these things, and Laing didn't ask, because there was no need.
"The last one is Bayershazer Gelt, the great alchemist of the Empire. When he first arrived at Marlin Castle by ship, he used the gold he conjured to pay the fare. When he entered the Alchemy College, I had some opinions about it." The emperor continued to talk about the third candidate. He thought of what happened back then and smiled. "The captain who was deceived by him put up a bounty notice in Marlin Castle, but no one dared to accept it. Then he came to Brunswick to complain, but it was useless because the fare was paid on the spot. There was no evidence after the fact, although we all know that it was definitely Gelt's magic."
"Galt's advantage lies in his rapid progress in magic after his fortuitous encounter. He has also made many achievements in gunpowder and alchemy. His logic is meticulous and courageous. He has never shunned the world and is brave in his work. Most importantly, he is very loyal!" The Emperor said seriously.
"Uh … Yes!" Laing's expression was a little strange. His facial muscles twitched, but he still nodded.
"But the problem with Gelt is that his foundation is too shallow. Whether it is the wizard or the court, his influence is not enough. Also, the origin of his adventure is mysterious. What exactly is the ancient saint's relic? What exactly did Gelt get from it? These are all unsolved mysteries. I later sent people to check on the ancient saint's relic, but it has been destroyed." The emperor didn't see the change in Laing's expression. He continued, "Do you know something? My subordinates told me that the manor was reclaimed by you and that sorceress of yours. "
"That's right. At that time, I also investigated the manor and found the ancient saint's relic." Laing nodded. He told the emperor that he was hired by the old lady, but he hid part of it. "I chased away a manticore that was entrenched there."
"Well, now, I've told you about the three of them." Karl-franz didn't think too much. There were many ancient saint's relics in the old world, but there were almost none that could be used and deciphered. "You don't have to rush to answer me. Think about it slowly. You're going to be the king soon. If it were you, what would you do?"
Laing was silent for two minutes. He suddenly laughed. "Karl, if you're telling me this, it means that you already have an answer in your heart. Am I right? Since you already have an answer, why do you still want to seek my approval? You have so many subordinates and courtiers to ask. "
"… Because you don't have a position." The emperor looked at the burning flame. "Believe it or not, if I ask in the Empire's court, everyone will say that I'm their supporter without hesitation. But that's not the answer I want."
If you ask Vickmar, it will be Otto. If you ask the Empire's army, it will most likely be Gehrman. If you ask the musketeers or Emilia, it will be Gelt, right? They didn't really support anyone, but they had already taken a stand.
Laing expressed that he understood the emperor's difficulties. "Since you already have an answer, why don't you just appoint them?"
Karl-franz squeezed out a smile. "Laing, I'm curious. How do you usually get along with the Lake Goddess' witch, Morgiana?"
"How do I get along?" Laing was a little embarrassed. "Just … get along normally. We're in charge of our own things. If there's something, we'll … we'll gather together to discuss. We usually respect each other's opinions. Morgiana is not someone who doesn't listen to advice. If there's a need, I'll try my best to persuade her."
"Is that so? That's great, Laing. Even if I, as the emperor of the Empire, want to appoint a chief wizard of the royal family, I can't have the final say. " Karl-franz smiled bitterly. "But I can't be manipulated by others. What I'm worried about now is that I want someone who can help me and answer my questions. But everyone doesn't think so."
The two human leaders fell into deep thought. They both stared at the flame, as if the lively flame was something very interesting.
Karl-franz thought that if Laing's words were true, then the Lake Goddess, who was rumored to be strict and mysterious, wasn't that difficult to get along with. It seemed that the rumors weren't true.
If only Archbishop Vicmar was as easy to talk to as Morgiana, the Witch of the Lake.
As for Laing, Duke Musillon's face didn't change. He didn't smile, but in his heart, he was thinking about what he should do.
What the emperor didn't know was that Laing didn't have a position on this matter.
But Laing knew that if he praised the great alchemist, it would be counterproductive. You know why.
How could he help the great alchemist without incurring the emperor's disgust?
"Karl, there's something you're wrong about." After a few minutes of silence, Laing said in a low voice, "You've been confused about the position of the Great Royal Wizard."
"Why?" Karl-franz was curious.
"What's the point of being the Great Royal Wizard?" Leon continued. The champion of the Goddess of the Lake's Chosen of Gods seemed to be speaking earnestly, "We want to choose a wizard who can provide you with the best answers and the greatest help in magic. This is the essential requirement and purpose of the position of the chief wizard of the royal family. However, due to various reasons, you used this position as a bargaining chip!"
The emperor's eyes lit up. "You mean?"
"How can such an important position be obtained through various means and exchanges?" Laing said seriously. "Karl, what you need to do is to maintain fairness and ensure fairness. You need to supervise this competition with your identity as the emperor. Let the three candidates rely on their own magic to determine the winner. This way, no one can say anything!"
That's right! Karl-franz's eyes lit up. This was what he wanted. But the emperor soon thought of something. "But if he …"
"Don't you have any confidence in him?" Laing asked.
"Understood!" Karl-franz's expression finally became firm. He reached out to Laing. "I know what to do. Thank you, Laing."
"You're welcome." The two shook hands.
After the Emperor got his answer, he didn't stay for long. He and Leon agreed that the two families would visit the Imperial Zoo together in two days. After that, they turned around and left.
It was already very late. Little Devenshire was already asleep. Laing and the others were also preparing to go to bed.
Emilia walked to her son in her fluffy slippers. The Empire's countess smiled sweetly. "Frey Derick, will you sleep with your brother tonight?"
"Okay!" The little boy did not suspect anything. He really liked to stay with his little brother.
"Good boy!" Emilia reached out and stroked her son's head. She smiled even more happily.
"You're really my good son ~"
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