Ming Dynasty and New Rome and Infinite Magic Machine

Chapter 990 Reception
[How come you guys are here so soon?] Apollonia sent a message to Victoria first. She only found out about Victoria’s arrival a few minutes ago.

Although Victoria had expressed her intention to come here not long ago, Shangluo and she had previously thought that they had to discuss the specific time with Victoria before she would come.

"It's a private matter, so there's no need to be so formal."

【.】Apollonia paused,【You came too often. I remember that you came several times within a few months.】

“Is he busy now?”

[No matter how busy he is, he still has time to entertain you. I'm talking about your business - someone just commented on the Roman Empire. They said we were too lazy and too weak. After knowing that we had a way out, we kept retreating. Many things were just stuck on the deadline. It always felt like we were just idling away our time, taking it one day at a time. They said that the Roman Empire had almost treated the world as a joke.]

"Tsk, their moral standards are still too high. Since the establishment of the Roman Empire, there has been almost no day that has not been like this. When the Sultan fought outside the Theodosian Wall, the Senate was still struggling. Many of them were born to have fun. The body is like a created role for them. They think that their consciousness should be at a higher level and should have their own essence in the light world. This earthly body is just a blessed body for enjoying glory.

"This is the essence of magic, the source of Gnosticism. The bone burial ceremony of the past and the current Cybernetics provide the backing for all of this. So, everyone in Constantinople has never intended to take this world seriously. But there is one exception."

【What? 】

"Friends. Although the body is just a shell, friends are real. Even if the body is just a shell, we are really using our souls to build interpersonal relationships. Zhendan, this friend, is the most precious treasure for us - of course, there are also silk, tea, and McDonald's. All tangible things in this world may return to dust, and only these intangible things can accompany us to the light. Apollonia, isn't it the same for you?"

[Ah, I can already smell the sour smell of love. Just come find him, why are you saying so many high-sounding words.]

"Well, I thought we could have a frank talk, could you please not expose me?"

[Ahaha, I love to hear people praise me for being smart, and praise me more. That guy keeps calling me stupid, and I have lost my confidence.]

"You left your brain at home, so it's normal to be slow to react sometimes."

【Speaking of which, can I apply to bring out my 'brain'? 】

"I can't do anything about this. You know, the three systems of the Senate, the Palace of Muses, and the Oracle operate independently. I can only decide on matters related to the Senate. As for the Oracle, you are the supreme leader. If you can't make a decision yourself, then there is nothing I can do."

[Can't you interfere in the internal affairs of the Oracle? I beg you, please interfere in the internal affairs. Bring your imperial guards to bombard Delphi.]

"So you just wanted to take the luggage you left behind with you after you ran away from home."

[I thought we could talk openly and honestly, can you please not expose me?]

"You just said that to me. So, you see, since we both have something to ask of each other, can we switch? You give me a seat, and I'll bribe you?"

[He is not the top star in my firm. It has nothing to do with me.]

"Ah? You really don't mind? Then lend it to me?"

【You are welcome to do whatever you want. It’s your own way.】

"As for your matter, I'll try my best to think of a solution."

[There is an old saying in Aurora that goes, "Don't release the eagle until you see the rabbit." I didn't give a clear answer, and neither did you? 】

"I'm not..." Suddenly, Agatha next to her spoke up: "Excuse me. Lady Victoria and Lady Apollonia, please don't mix official and personal matters."

【Ah, Ms. Agatha is still so strict. 】

"Ah," Victoria shook her head, "So having a Spartan as a tutor is the right choice. If I have a child in the future, I will definitely hire a Spartan as a tutor. It really works."

【Then what about my 'brain'? 】

Victoria glanced at her tutor next to her:

"How about this - I'll at least open up the functional interface to you, how about that?"

[Ah, just give me an external brain. If you don't give me a 'brain', I will grow my own brain. ]

"I think you're cuter when you're at home."

[Yes, you like the cute and brainless Apollonia, right?]

Victoria shook her head. "I don't know why, but I feel like you're becoming more and more like Shangluo. Is it because the cat has been raised for a long time that it's becoming more and more like its owner?"

【Meow meow meow?】

"Wow, I suddenly realized that you have really changed a lot. I wonder if Phaethon has changed. After we broke up, I haven't lived with her for a long time."

[Wait.] Apollonia suddenly realized something, [Live together? What do you mean? You want to take Phaethon to live with you?]

Agatha pushed her glasses and said, "Of course, that's not necessary. But for security reasons and based on the strong request of a certain Roman emperor, after consultation with the internal security forces, I will make the request - we want to live in Shang Tianjun's house."

[No way?! His house only has 4 rooms with a loft, and the patio in the middle can only fit a water tank. How can the two of you live there?]

"Not two people," Agatha explained, "Although it is a personal matter, we brought 592 people. This is to ensure the safety of Lady Victoria, Lady Tianjun, and Lady Phaethon."

【???】Apollonia was stunned for a moment, then immediately regained her composure, 【Is that so? That doesn’t matter.】

"Why did you suddenly agree again?"

[When two people move in, I'm the one with the headache. When 592 people move in, he should be the one with the headache. Wait, should I tell him, or should you tell him?]

"Let me do it~" Victoria replied.

[Hello, Shangluo, I have a little surprise for you later. ]

"What surprise?" Shangluo was sitting in the back seat of the shuttle bus, looking down at the map that Grani had just drawn. Hearing that there was something good, he immediately became excited, "Is it finally my turn to have something good happen? What good thing is that?"

(End of this chapter)