"Mr. Friston."
"Congratulations to both of you for achieving good results in the tower trial. There are very few people who have reached the last red door in history, and these people are without exception the brightest stars shining in the galaxy of history. , some of them will also profoundly change our world, using the knowledge you know - our magical technology."
The president even clapped softly, which made Fang Yu feel a little embarrassed for a moment. Luo Fen on the side was fine, as he seemed to have expected such a scene.
After all, Fang Yu never thought that the president of the Craftsmen's Association would come to pick up these contestants in person. "Do the Oshu people attach such importance to this competition?" he thought - not to mention that other participating delegations had already arrived in Ai. SoundBlock.
To put it bluntly, it was just them and the people from the Imperial Workshop on this ship.
This is a hall on the ground floor of Ayinbrock's towering steel airport tower. When the airport tower was first built, this was originally the ticket hall, but since the ticket hall of No. 34 Pier Bridge was moved to a higher level, since then Very few people use the hall below.
Many of the halls below have been transformed into power rooms for elevators and other magic equipment. They are filled with noisy machine noises and the hum of magic engines. However, the hall is soundproofed, so there is no concern that it will overwhelm Friston. the sound of.
The reason why I chose this place was because Friston proposed to talk to him and Luo Fen alone. Ms. Ming did not object and left with the others first.
Not to mention the Imperial Workshop, Georgifen and Juno didn't even look surprised.
Fang Yu was a little surprised. He originally thought that the president would at least keep the Empire Twin Stars, but at that time he also realized that he was being sentimental - he had seen this in the last level of the tower. President, and only he and Luo Fen passed the third level.
The other party left the two of them alone, so he naturally roughly guessed what the other party would say.
Naturally, it comes from the prophecy of the genius at the fourth level, everything related to the misfortune star.
He felt a little uneasy for a moment. Should he talk about everything he saw among the thousands of stars?
Fang Yu thought silently, "This genius once told me about another of his obsessions, but in essence, what is in front of me now is also another him." He thought, "The one who shone in Xin seven hundred years ago Figures in Ta’an history.”
"The other party is not a robot or an android, but a figure who single-handedly led the empire to reform and created this alchemical revolution that originated from Oshu. The shadow he and I last saw in the tower was actually There’s no fundamental difference.”
"Having the same confidence and pride," he looked at the president, "even a little arrogant..."
But this arrogance was not even a shortcoming of the genius himself.
It is the general pride of the imperial elite. They only believe in themselves, the empire, and the Oshurs as the leaders of civilization. Everything is the same as a thousand years ago. If they are walking on the right path, then other people who disagree with them will Of course it is wrong.
This is the unique thinking of the Imperial people.
"And more importantly, haven't experienced failure yet."
Fang Yu stared at the president's eyes.
There was no difference between those brown-gray eyes and the real person. There was a light of ambition in them, as if he had seen the picture of the future he had foreseen slowly unfolding in front of him.
And the most important part of that picture is actually these young people in front of him - these two young people - they are particularly important.
Friston put away the smile on his face, as if reminiscing.
A new technological revolution is not new for a person like him who has been prepared for a century and may not come out once in a century. It is not even the most difficult part. The most difficult part is to let the new technology become the old world. All that is known.
The most important part of this revolution is its continuation. How many people have fallen on this unfinished road? The interests that are touched will inevitably lead to counterattacks. Unless a new universal interest system is formed, only the maintenance of interests can make the emerging classes unanimous. offensive and defensive alliance.
He has completed this part, but those short-sighted people selected from the old nobles may repeat themselves at any time. The people who can really protect this technical route for him must be those young people who have identified with him from the beginning. people.
It's better to be a genius like him.
There are not many such people, but fortunately some are born in every era.
They are determined to make progress, and only an alchemist can understand the world of an alchemist. There is no need for him to say much, as long as they understand the goal of his efforts, these outstanding young people will definitely understand everything he is doing.
And consciously maintain it.
Friston looked at Luofen, nodded with satisfaction, and asked: "Pierro, your teacher has told you, right?"
That weird name is Luo Fen's Christian name. Oshu is a country where politics and religion are unified, but the Magic Emperor holds the supreme authority of both monarchy and divine power. The former is his crown, and the latter symbolizes the unity of the empire for thousands of years. sacred object——
The hand of philosophy.
Most of the imperial nobles have difficult-to-pronounce Christian names, and the electors of certain statuses are no exception, but the electors generally do not call each other that way.
Luo Fen didn't say much as always and just nodded silently.
In Fang Yu's view, this FOX student is very similar to Luo Yu in some aspects. Neither of them is actually dull. Their minds are filled with complex ideas at any time and anywhere, but they are both used to hiding their thoughts in their hearts.
It's just that Luo Fen gave him a more gloomy feeling. Of course, that might be because Luo Yu had been with him for longer, and it wasn't necessarily because he knew him better.
However, after listening to Friston's words, Fang Yu was thinking about what the Gray King had said to Luo Fen and the President of the General Assembly, and what he saw after the third red door. Is it related? So what does Luo Fen’s nod mean?
Does it represent some kind of promise from FOX to him, or does it represent the entire Gray Field? If so, is this a tendency?
Is this Craftsman Guild Master seeking support from the Chosen Ones within the empire?
So he is still advancing his plan, and how far has that plan advanced?
Fang Yu looked at the high-spirited president and didn't know how to speak for a moment. Such a person, at such a juncture, would really change his original intention just because of his few words? The genius from seven hundred years ago really gave him a difficult problem. What should he say and tell him everything he saw at the end of the thousands of stars?
Tell him that she saw him behind the fourth red door, and that he had failed there.
How will the other party react? Should the guards arrest him?
The key point is how paranoid the paranoid creed Friston gave himself was. He was even a little annoyed that he forgot to ask the other party whether he should take the initiative to ask about it when he was in the tower.
After all, Friston knew himself better than him, so why didn't he say a word about changing the genius's mind? Or was it that he already knew that it was impossible to witness failure with his own stubbornness? Did you come back before?
That's why he took the initiative to mention that he needed to rely on the power behind him.
With the help of Kaolin-Ithurion, the power outside Oshur, and even the Stargate Port.
But how could the proud Oshurs bow to other forces? There would inevitably be a war behind them. If the war with the empire was not as restrained as in the second world, it would be like a competition.
Then it will definitely set off a bloody storm in the first world.
Just like the Battle of Bain more than ten years ago, it was just a 'little friction' between the Empire and the Kingdom of Kaolin.
Thinking of this, Fang Yu suddenly made up his mind, no matter what, he had to try. Even if you anger the president, it will only bring disaster to you. It is better than having the entire first world involved in an earth-shaking war, right?
But when he raised his head, before he could speak first, Friston had already finished talking to Luofen and cast his gaze on him.
The other party suddenly said: "Ed, our excellent Mr. Dragon Alchemist," the president smiled softly and teased, "Since you passed my test, you should have seen all that. Bar?"
Fang Yu was slightly startled, he had indeed seen all that.
But what is that?
If it refers to the scene behind the fourth door, could it be said that the president has already foreseen it? But if it was the third door, it seemed that the other party didn't let him see anything there. Could it be that the huge nightmare furnace structure?
Or are you talking about everything about the Star Device?
Could it be that you are talking about the Star Device?
Thinking of this, Fang Yu could only nod his head bravely. He planned to contradict the president later, so of course it was best to follow the other person's words at the moment.
"Very good." Friston looked very satisfied.
That look made Fang Yu slightly surprised. He didn't quite understand what it was about him that satisfied the other party and passed the level? That shouldn't be the case. Both he and Luo Fen have reached the fourth red gate - at least that's what the outside world thinks. So who can pass the third level?
Naturally, Friston didn't know the surprise in Fang Yu's heart, so he continued: "You have passed my test and naturally understand the path I am on. If you are willing to go on this path, it means that you are more or less qualified." I agree with my ideas."
"Actually, it's not just you, it's not just Piero, but also his teacher, the famous Gray King among you. Many of you are actually on my side, but even so, I I still want to get the answer from you two personally."
"Wait a minute..." Fang Yu was stunned. Do you agree with your philosophy? Where did he start talking about this? He was not distracted just now. How did the topic suddenly turn to this direction? What did he agree with? Why didn't he know?
But to Friston, that was a matter of course.
"Our world is getting darker day by day, and there is a risk of the two worlds intersecting. Piero, your teacher and those behind him can't find the answer, and it is normal for them to turn to us. Because the answer can't be so simple. , even in Etaliana, it is the result of many geniuses’ search for nearly a thousand years——”
He paused, "Even I don't dare to say that I have done all my work, so I need you, your teacher, and the strength of those behind them. This plan must gather the strength of everyone to have a chance of success." possibility."
Fang Yu finally understood, "You mean - Disaster Star?"
But what happened when the two worlds met? It was definitely not about the return of the third evil star. He suddenly thought that there seemed to be similarities between Su Changfeng and some of the things he had said.
The people behind Luo Fen’s teacher FOX are, to put it bluntly, the First Division Club League, the Super Competitive League, and possibly the Stargate Port and even the Special Operations Forces - ostensibly belonging to the United Nations, but actually belonging to the US military. Peacekeeping troops stationed at Stargate Port.
It's somewhat similar to my own situation——
There is a risk that the coordinates of the two worlds will overlap. This is how the Dragon Worshipers fled to the other side of the Star Gate. The chaos in Aitalia will also cause turmoil on the other side of the Star Gate. In fact, the two worlds have long been closely connected - this is what Su Changfeng told him.
Therefore, the turmoil in Oshu actually attracted the attention of the First Division Alliance. He was not surprised that there was a selector standing behind Friston.
Or not to mention that what really surprised him was that FOX only agreed to his plan now.
Is it because of everything seen in the tower?
But what exactly did you see in the tower?
He himself knew what he saw, but as for Luo Fen, the other party had clearly never entered the fourth door. As for what he saw in the first three doors, he really couldn't remember it for a while.
Friston nodded, "As expected, you have heard something. In fact, after asking about everything that happened in Istania, I knew that you knew about the Third Bane Star and the former Green Star. .”
He paused, "Because everyone knows the origin of alchemists, but there are some things that the Artisans Association will not say clearly, nor will it be mentioned in the history of alchemy. In order to control risks, this part of the knowledge is naturally incomprehensible to the lower-level alchemists. .”
"But when you reach a certain height, you will naturally understand, just like you and Luo Fen." He changed the topic and pointed at Fang Plion: "So if I guessed correctly, Ed, you should have fragments of the Hailin Crystal on your body, right? ?”
Fang Yu looked at the other party in surprise, and for a moment he forgot what he was thinking about before. He finally learned something from his ship officer, and he didn't show much emotion on the surface, but he was naturally panicked in his heart.
This is his secret among secrets. There is actually only one Hailin crystal fragment on his body, and that is the star dagger that Miya gave him.
It goes without saying what that star dagger meant to him, so the secret about the Hailin Crystal, whether it was the star dagger or the Hailin Crown that he had a chance encounter with, was related to the deepest secret. secret.
That was what Farif, the owner of the Silver Tower, told him personally, and he must not mention it to anyone until everything was successful.
But Friston couldn't help but smile when he saw his surprised expression, "Don't be surprised. You experienced the battle of the blind god Descartes in Istania, so you won't be exposed to the Green Star, or to put it another way, in fact, It’s also similar to the Hailin Crystal.”
He paused and said, "As for guessing that you have fragments of the Hailin Crystal on your body, it is very simple. Anyone who cares will not miss it. When you fought against the Dragon Witch in Elfendor, anyone who has read the records at that time will know that Most likely they will guess the fact that you possess the brilliance of Cang."
"The Glory of Cang is strange to some people, but it is very familiar to me," Friston smiled, without explaining why he was familiar with it. After all, it was an experience that only belonged to him. Explained: "I once saw the Green Star."
Fang Yu suddenly realized.
Can he still not know why this genius has seen the Green Star? This is not a matter of course. He, Helinwell and Jeldham have not only seen the Green Star, but also studied it in depth, and even the empire is currently advancing. All technologies are related to it.
It can even be said that it comes from this, the source of everything.
Since the other party has seen the fragments of the Green Star and the Glory of the Blue, it is natural for him to think of the Green Star and the fragments of the Hailin Crystal from his battle with the Dragon Witch. After all, he was really Used that power.
He was slightly silent. If he guessed his relationship with Hailin Crystal, it would not be incomprehensible. But although he was relieved, another layer of anxiety arose in his heart. If the craftsman president could guess it, could others guess it?
He is not worried about others guessing his connection with Cang Zhihui, but he is worried that those people will mistakenly think that he is related to Hailin Crown.
After all, he had actually met Hailin Crown, and many people knew that he had a relationship with Miya.
He suddenly realized why Ming and Bai Xue came to him in such a hurry at that time - or was it that the Grand Guild behind them had noticed and even started to suspect?
Fortunately, Sister Ming is on his side, and Bai Xue also agrees to help him keep the secret. This makes him more or less relieved, but at the same time, he feels wary. Now it seems that the Cang Zhihui in him cannot be exposed all the time.
It turns out there are quite a few people who know this stuff.
After he thought about all this, he realized that he was a little distracted and raised his head to look at the president. Friston followed his own logic and said: "Since you have seen the inevitable result, you will naturally understand the original intention of me, the mortal alchemists. Choosing to take this path is somewhat helpless, but it is necessary. matter."
"We are acting for our world. The coming war is a cruel future for everyone, but we cannot escape, so we can only face it. Bloodshed cannot be avoided, so sacrifice is inevitable."
"Sacrifice?" Fang Yu responded, "Mr. President, I have heard about the alchemy reform you led. Is all this related to that plan?"
"You are very perceptive," Friston nodded. "The empire began to promote this plan about a century ago. At that time, I was just the initiator. After all, the great prophecy has always existed, and the emperors of all generations have never given up on this path. An exploration of the world.”
"His Majesty the late King spent his whole life promoting the entire transformation of the empire. Some of these changes seem outdated today, and some have even gone backwards, but most of the reforms have become today's reality," he He said, "You are from Kaolin. The Kingdom of Kaolin is fighting against the Empire in the Second World. In theory, you should be clear about the achievements of the Empire in the past thirty years."
"It may be a bit hurtful to say this," Friston said, "but don't worry, you are also an alchemist, and you should understand that alchemy is not such a narrow thing. Because the technology will one day spread, in fact, I have no intention of keeping it firmly Caught in the hands of the Imperial people, my original intention was to let you learn all these and bring them back to your country. Unfortunately, not many people really understand what I mean."
Fang Piao has nothing to worry about. In the final analysis, he is just a selector, and he does not have a deep relationship with the Kaolin Kingdom. Even if there is some sense of honor, it still belongs to the third division, not to the kingdom that is somewhat strange to him.
The only thing he knew about that country was the hostility of the young King towards himself, Sylvester and her father.
Although he had never even met His Majesty the King.
However, Friston's words also confirmed his guess, although it was almost obvious that the technological changes in the empire were indeed related to the coming disaster.
"But," Fang Yu couldn't help but ask, "are you willing to let the technology spread out? What about the empire, His Majesty the Emperor, and the nobles of the empire? Do they agree? I mean, the diffusion of technology has its own rules. , technological changes are driven by the empire, so it is understandable that the Oshu people are the first to enjoy its benefits, but according to you, Mr. President, you seem to want us, the players in the league, to transfer your hard work Take him back to his kingdom?”
"Since you mentioned the Calamity Star, you naturally understand that this is a disaster faced by the entire Aitaria," Friston replied, "If only the Imperial people can withstand the natural disaster, then even the elves of Numerin can do it. Naturally, His Majesty the Magic Emperor and I can't be so naive about things we can't handle."
"Did His Majesty agree to this?"
"Your Majesty is first the holder of the Hand of Philosophy, the heir of the Silver Helmet Guards, and then the Emperor of the Oshurs. This is the contract we made in the wilderness in the first era. The Oshur Empire Therefore, it was established precisely to protect civilization.”
Protecting civilization, the words Qingqiaoqiao made Fang Yu's heart tremble.
But this matter is simple to say, but often extremely complicated in practice. He asked: "Your Majesty agrees, but do the nobles also agree? The empire has reached an agreement?"
If the empire has really reached an agreement, does the president still need to come here to discuss with himself? He can just contact the craftsmen's associations in other countries directly. The network of craftsmen's associations spreads throughout Aitalia, relying on their borrowing Isn't it more reliable than the contestants like them?
What's more, he still remembers everything he saw in Istania. There are people from Prometheus operating behind the blind god Descartes. Moreover, Ye Hua and Xing Ming clearly told him that there is the shadow of the US military behind it. .
Unlike the Third Division that maintains a distance from the Kaolin Kingdom, the U.S. military has a precedent of directly intervening in the imperial political situation. In other words, His Majesty the Emperor has deep ties with Washington since he ascended the throne. Although the empire is still strong and arrogant, even the strength of the first division cannot penetrate too deeply here, but it does maintain influence on the upper echelons of the empire in all aspects.
So if in the first division, if the Oshu people really reached an agreement, would they still see everything he saw in the sea of sand?
He had not forgotten what he had seen underground in Nozpitz, as well as Irs's unusual appearance.
If the Empire is preparing for a war.
So who does it plan to declare war on?
Is it the third evil star? But according to various rumors, this is not the case. There are rumors that the Wind and Rain Empire is preparing to take action against the Great Council in the rainforest. Could it be that the Great Council is an accomplice of the dark world?
He thought of Teneric. Although the lizard prince didn't tell him much about their mission to the empire this time, he could see that the Ta'da lizard priests who had passed through the rain forest were also there. Prepare for the coming doomsday prophecies.
So what exactly does the empire want?
He stared into the president's eyes.
Friston's eyes did not dodge and he replied directly: "Of course not everyone agrees, but don't worry, I have convinced most people. Before this, the only opponents were the Seven Mage Family, but Now they are on our side too.”
"Duke Hawke?"
Fang Plover suddenly became alert.
"Absolutely," Friston replied, "but after all, it is an internal matter of the empire. Of course, the Duke's experience is somewhat related to it, but it is not just that. I don't want to talk too much about the internal affairs of the empire. After all, the Duke Your Excellency is unruly, and the conflict between him and His Majesty has been somewhat heard by the outside world——"
He paused, "In short, this is the result. Is the politics of the empire important to alchemists?"
It's really not important. Fang Pultru actually doesn't care about that at all. He just asked: "How did Mr. President convince those nobles? Not everyone is on the side of the Hawke family, right?"
Friston gave him a surprised look.
At that moment, Fang Yu even felt Luo Fen's eyes falling on him vaguely. He looked in that direction, feeling a little surprised - what was this guy looking at - but Luofen had already retracted his gaze before that.
"It's just the distribution of interests within the empire," Friston skipped the topic, "Are you very concerned about this? But it's not really important. They are just necessary but meaningless tasks for the path of alchemy. "
However, his subconscious avoidance made Fang Plover alert. He naturally thought of what the genius in the tower told him.
What on earth made this president make the nobles obey his words?
Yes, no one can last forever.
But no one has ever given up the pursuit of eternity. If such an opportunity were presented to him, would he be tempted?
After experiencing the high tower and the group and witnessing the final outcome of the starry sky, he may not be moved, but what about other people? Those nobles are known for their short-sightedness.
Fang Yu took a deep look at the president.
He roughly understood the path the other party was taking. He hesitated for a moment and was about to tell the other party the final result - whether Friston accepted it or not, or was trapped by the deep-rooted creed in his soul.
He had to try.
Otherwise, if the empire insists on going its own way, other countries will be involved in the war to some extent.
But by some mistake, Fang Plover stopped first, remembered another thing, and subconsciously asked: "On the way here, I heard that the empire was going to launch a war against the Great Council in the southern rain forest. The alchemy materials market was The fluctuations and preparations in all aspects seem to point to this rumor. But didn’t the envoy in the rain forest just leave the imperial capital? Mr. President, is this true?”
He actually regretted asking this question, realizing that he had gone too far with his previous in-depth discussion.
Even if this is true, it must be a secret of the empire. No matter how the president in front of him thinks of him and Luo Fen, there is no way he will mention this matter to him.
Not only will he not get an answer, but he may arouse suspicion or even resentment from the other party.
But what Fang Yu never expected was that Friston looked at him and nodded directly.
"Yes."
"What!?" Fang Yu was startled. This answer was so unexpected that he stayed there for a moment, his mind was blank for a short time, and he even forgot how to answer next.
It's not that he hasn't thought about the possibility. After all, the rumors may be false, but the fluctuations in bulk supplies on the market will definitely point to that fact. He is an alchemist and is more sensitive to changes in the prices of alchemical materials.
A large part of mortal magic technology actually points to war-related machines. He is a combat craftsman and is good at making constructs, so he is particularly sensitive to this change.
What's more, he also saw the mysterious army of the Imperials underground in Nozpitz.
The purpose of the army formed at this time is already obvious.
But what Fang Yu never expected was that the president would not shy away from his question at all and tell him the answer directly. The other person didn't even seem to hesitate or be surprised that he asked the question.
The other party just looked at him and asked:
"This war is naturally part of that plan."
"Do you want to know?"
"I--"
Fang Yu was in a daze for a moment.
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(End of chapter)
