Do not confiscate my citizenship

Chapter 681 Lan Qi thinks Talia is playing tricks
"I told you to bet Dean Loren, meow, and now you're getting retribution."

Boss Cat looked at Lan Qi and said.

It still vaguely remembered that when it first met Lan Qi, he put his hands behind his back, nodded and smiled, saying that he made the decision for Loren.

The students of the Sage Academy all cheered for him, he was really handsome.

Now Lanqi seems to be going further and further on the road of comedian.

The cat boss is a little worried that Sigrid will come and find out that her holy son has turned into a funny man, and he will doubt his life.

"When I win that green tea, you can tell her personally who is your most beautiful and powerful teacher."

Thalia had already loosened Lanci's collar.

It's not good to drag a man along all the time. It's easy for people to look at you strangely and make it look like they are a quarreling couple.

"Wait a minute, it's true that you are my teacher, but isn't this the most beautiful and the most powerful someone you have secretly acquired?"

Lan Qi was shocked.

"'Beautiful, powerful, immortal', didn't you tell me that when we were led by Nan Wantina? If I hadn't heard you say that about me, I might not have agreed to your request at that time."

Thalia suspects that Lan Qi wants to do the task again.

But now her primary target has become Kallen, and she won't care about Lan Qi for the time being.

"hiss."

Lan Qi thought about it carefully and realized that he really said this.

These were the exact words he said to Thalia when he created the first magic card [Basic Etiquette] and asked Thalia to be his teacher.

Lanci looked at Thalia with a complicated expression.

It turns out you really remember, Tata.

"How could I not remember what happened just over a year ago? I still remember you saying I was good-looking seven times in total."

Thalia looked at Lanqi and said matter-of-factly.

"Have I said that so many times?"

Lan Qi was stunned.

"When you usually praise me, you always look teasing. But when I actually want you to make a formal declaration in front of other women, you...can't say it out? Are you shy?"

Thalia saw Lan Qi look away a little uncomfortably, moved a little closer, and asked in his ear.

So cute.

She raised her chin slightly, as if mocking Lan Qi.

"There is nothing to be afraid of. My heart and conduct are as clear as a mirror."

Lan Qi immediately seemed to have a rebellious mentality and laughed in dissatisfaction.

"Meow……"

The cat boss is hard to say.

It hoped that Lanqi would still be so confident around the time Sigrid arrived in winter.

No matter whether you praise Sid in front of Tata or Tata in front of Sid, the outcome will definitely end with women fighting and men crying.

"We're here, meow."

Now they are on the eighth floor of the Parrieu Card Makers Association.

This is also where Ranchi and Tata met Countess Rosalinda.

After Lan Qi invited Tata and Boss Cat to finish the cake on the fourth floor, it was almost the agreed time of 8:30, so they came to the top floor.

"You three, please follow me."

Before they entered this level, they saw the old housekeeper waiting for them in the corridor.

This was the butler of Countess Rosalinda who they had met at the Count's Palace of Asturias the night they first arrived in Huadu Parrieu.

Lanci and Talia briefly greeted the old housekeeper and followed him to the innermost door on this level.

When walking into the double oval hall, the vast white space gave them a sense of innovation.

The ceiling has a vaulted design with a skylight in the center, allowing the interior to receive ample natural lighting.

The long inner walls on both sides are divided into trapezoidal display areas, and a giant oil painting hangs in each area.

"Please wait a moment, Lady Rosalinda will be here soon."

"Thank you, Mr. Butler."

Lan Qi said goodbye to the housekeeper, and only the two of them and the cat were left in the living room.

The paintings are huge in scale, some being several meters long, completely surrounding them.

Those gorgeous flowers, clear water, and the hazy light and shadow cast by the sun make you feel like you are by a peaceful and peaceful pond.

As the light changes, the scenery described is sometimes bright and sometimes intoxicating, giving people an immersive experience of being near the water.

"These are eight epic paintings in one piece, and they are also one of the modern national treasures of the Posen Kingdom."

Lan Qi looked at the paintings and said.

Just by being in this space, you can feel the healing breath infiltrating your body.

The epic paintings stored in the room where Countess Rosalinda would meet them consisted of eight large paintings arranged in two oval rooms forming an infinity symbol. The two of them strolled through them and admired the paintings. .

"These paintings were originally made by the great painter of Poisson for the city hall of Parrieux a hundred years ago. They were finally donated to this art gallery at the suggestion of the mayor at the time and were made public at the opening of the museum a few months after the death of the great painter. The exhibition has become an important commemorative landmark in Huadu Parrieux.”

Lanci explained to Talia.

"So that's it...does this count as checking in to another attraction?"

Thalia nodded, still seeming to be on a tourist mission without emotion, and asked.

"Yes, and it is a hidden attraction because it has not been on public display for this painting recently."

Lan Qi replied with a smile.

Like the principal's office in school, the vast majority of students do not have the opportunity to enjoy the swimming pool in the principal's office before graduation.

Talia is very serious about her work and pays attention to every detail. After agreeing to travel together, she always remembers to check in all the attractions.

Lan Qi couldn't help but wonder if she would have been very happy if she had gone to Purgatory Corridor Academy with Talia and led her to explore the entire map.

"No, I didn't like you very much at that time. Staying with you was just to collect money and do things."

Thalia looked at the words and answered Lan Qi's heart.

"Yes, you were still very indifferent to me at that time. But it seems that after you came back from the Shadow World of Purgatory Corridor Academy, your attitude towards me became better?"

Lan Qi remembered that he came to Talia with the Shadow World Recording Program and asked her to help him explore his attribute suitability. Then he fell asleep on the table. When he woke up again, Talia told him much better.

"...Do you still remember what you said to Hyperion in the Shadow World?"

Thalia didn't want to tell Ranchi the answer.

"I said too many things, I don't know which ones you are referring to."

Lan Qi thought for a while but couldn't get an answer.

"never mind."

Thalia said to herself.

While the two were standing in front of the painting chatting, the sound of opening the door suddenly came.

Lanta's eyes moved towards the door.

"It seems I came just in time?"

Countess Rosalinda came towards them with a small bag of documents and motioned for them to sit on the sofa.

Today she no longer wore a bright red evening dress like that night, but a corset Card Makers Association work outfit with a rose pattern.

"Miss Rosalinda, thank you for inviting us to view this painting."

Lanci and Talia both said hello to President Rosalinda and started chatting with her.

At this moment, Countess Rosalinda's more formal identity is the president of the Parrieux branch of the Southern Continent Card Maker Association, and she is also the person in charge of the Eastern Region Platinum Level Card Maker Examination.

"I was worried that I kept you waiting for a long time. Because I had too many official preparations recently, I almost got delayed and didn't come back on time. However, I originally wanted to invite you to see this painting. After all, you are my lovely junior brothers and sisters."

Rosalinda was still as enthusiastic as the last time she saw them, and she smiled intimately when she saw the two of them.
"Today's examination schedule and examination topic selection have been announced by the headquarters of the Southern Continent Card Makers Association. I have also brought the invigilation regulations for you as examiners and assistants. You can take a look at it first. If you don't understand anything, feel free to ask me. "

She handed a stack of pages to the two people across from the sofa.

"Miss Rosalinda, I would like to make some changes regarding the examiner's assistant this time."

Thalia took the page, put it in Ranchi's hand, and said to Rosalinda.

"what?"

Countess Rosalinda's eyes were full of doubt.

"I won't be Lanqi's assistant this time. I have to take the exam."

Thalia's voice was full of determination.

To take the platinum-level card maker exam through the conventional route, you must not only meet the gold-level registered card maker qualification of the Southern Continent Card Maker Association, but also need a certain number of years of work experience and contribution results. On this basis, you can apply for the exam to be promoted to the platinum level. .

Or the second way is to get a guaranteed recommendation from an active platinum-level or magic crystal-level card maker, or you can apply for a special exam.

Back then, Duke Milaya took the platinum-level card maker exam when he was able to make his debut. This was exactly what his teacher, General Sphintos, the dean of the Knights Academy, asked for recommendations from old friends who were platinum-level card makers from other countries.

For example, Kallen was promoted to gold level in the second year, and took the platinum level card maker exam in the third year. It was recommended by the platinum level card maker from the Aloran Kingdom.

"Well, since this kind of recommendation has a limit and is limited to one time per session, it is often difficult to obtain it from platinum-level or magic crystal-level card makers."

Countess Rosalinda looked at Tata, then at Ranchi, and said to Tata,
"Have you made an agreement with Lan Qi?"

The Hutton Kingdom did not ask for Lanqi's recommendation this year because there were no suitable new gold-level card makers who could make an exception and take the platinum-level exam.

She probably knew that Tata wanted to participate, and she probably wanted to get a recommendation from Lan Qi.

"He has no problem with it."

Tata replied.

The reason why she dared to make a bet with Kallen was so that Lan Qi could be ordered to recommend her.

Lan Qi: "..."

He really had no problem with it.

"Junior sister Tata really doesn't want to be an assistant anymore and she has to take the exam?"

When Rosalinda heard this, not only was she not embarrassed, she actually showed a look of joy.
"I just said that Junior Sister Tata looks like a talented magic craftsman. How could she be willing to remain unknown?"

After all, even Professor Borao is willing to let Tata work in the laboratory, which is enough to illustrate her ability.

According to Rosalinda's conjecture, she originally thought that Tata was a craftsman who was better at other types of magic craft research, but since she can be Lanqi's assistant examiner, it means that she is actually a card maker who can make cards. "Talented woman..."

Lan Qi's face was ashen, he leaned on the sofa and muttered.

After eight hundred years of accumulation of knowledge, they are indeed talented women.

Most of his strength as a card maker lies in Da Ai.

Now that Da Ai has been eaten by Tata, Tata still needs to use his magic power to take the exam. Now he is not sure whether he can do the job of an examiner.

"Just tell me if I am a talented woman."

Thalia questioned him mentally.

She heard Lan Qi mention "eight hundred years" just now, but she decided to give Lan Qi a chance.

"Indeed, they are all accumulated talents. They are not only talented and virtuous, but also have charm."

Lan Qi sighed inwardly.

Suddenly, Talia reached out and pinched Lan Qi's waist secretly, which cheered Lan Qi up for a moment.

"..."

Countess Rosalinda watched the two people's little movements in silence from the opposite side.

In fact, she kind of noticed it last time at the Earl's Mansion, but she just pretended not to see it.

She is not blind.

These two people seemed to think she didn't see them, and now they regarded her as part of some kind of game, making her even more embarrassed to expose them.

Fortunately, these two are talented and good-looking. Needless to say, the man is not a good-for-nothing demon like Ifatia, who eats young grass and has no sense of shame. Unlike Milaya and Ifatia, That pair made her heartache.

"Okay, let me help you arrange the registration process for taking the exam. The recommender and the recommended person can each fill out a form. Your information does not need to be submitted again. I still have the previous backup here."

Rosalinda sighed softly, took out the communication magic device in the living room, and asked her assistant to help deliver another set of documents.

"You can take a look at the exam information first. Later, there will be some content that only the examiner can listen to, so please ask Junior Sister Tata to avoid it."

She told the two of them while instructing her assistant.

Since the exam regulations have been made public today, it does not matter if candidates see the test questions. It is within the normal process.

Since the release of the new solar calendar regulations of the Southern Continent Card Maker Association, the Platinum Level Card Maker Examination has a total of six dimensions of questions.

Each session is a matter of choosing three out of six, depending on luck.

They are magic engineering principles, attribute specialization, deck testing, artistry, theoretical research, and type specialization.

"no problem."

Thalia agreed.

She knew Lan Qi wouldn't help her cheat, and she didn't need Lan Qi's help. This time she would use her strength to crush Kallen and make her lose completely.

Lan Qi picked up the document and looked through it quickly.

The exam questions drawn this year are [Magic Principles], [Deck Test], and [Artistics].

The exam is divided into three rounds, with each phase testing different skills and areas of knowledge.

The first round of Magic Craft Principles is more of a theoretical knowledge test, examining candidates' theoretical and cognitive attainments in magic crafts. There is a high probability of being selected every year. Card makers who are good at this will also be powerful magic wizards themselves. Weapon master or magic craftsman.

The second round of the deck test is a practical skills test, which requires candidates to use designated materials and tools to complete one or more high-quality products within a limited time. It is also the most difficult level. It will be a more simulated battlefield system. The higher the comprehensiveness of the card maker's functions, attributes and types, the greater the advantage. That is, under certain conditions, the card maker is ordered to make a set of countermeasure cards, and at the same time, the artificial shadow world starts an actual combat simulation to determine whether this deck can Help the artificial intelligence projected creatures pass the test, or directly engage in simulated battles.

The third round of artistry is an innovative challenge, and candidates need to demonstrate their indispensable and possible skills.

"Junior Brother Lanqi, you are responsible for being the deputy examiner for the first magic engineering principle examination and the chief examiner for the third artistic examination."

Countess Rosalinda came over and pointed at the exam arrangement entry in the document in Ranchi's hand.

This is also the most information about the exam that Tata has heard.

There are three rounds of the Platinum Level Card Maker Examination, and there are three examiners. Each round has a chief examiner and deputy examiner. The three examiners will serve as the chief examiner and deputy examiner respectively.

The chief examiner represents the item that the examiner is best at, and the deputy examiner represents the item that the candidate is not good at. If the candidate wants to pass, he must at least beat the deputy examiner to prove that he has reached the qualification line of a platinum-level card maker.

If you can't even match the weaknesses of other platinum-level card makers, you won't be eligible for promotion at all.

"The examiner for the first exam is Mr. Bruton Izainha, a platinum-level card maker from the Kingdom of Aloran. He is a very nice person. There is no pressure to work with him to invigilate the exam. He was the one who gave Mi Gai the exam in the first place. Ya recommended, I will partner with him in the second game, and you will partner with me in the third game.”

Countess Rosalinda explained for Ranchi.

The first round is this Saturday, the second round next Wednesday, and the third round next Sunday.

Candidates will have three days to adjust between the two sessions, and examiners will also have more time to rest.

"I understand. Tomorrow I will put on the uniform and the magic device mask that you gave me last time, senior sister. I will arrive about two hours early and the location will be in Hall 1 of the Holy Silver Vine Arena, right?"

Ranch confirmed the core items on the file with Rosalinda.

He has already asked for leave at Count Baptiste's house in advance. He will only go to the Count's house tomorrow morning to complete some necessary arrangements, and then he can leave early in the morning.

Thalia glanced at Lanqi silently.

She knows that any job is equally important to the dedicated Ranchi.

He is really a master of time management and can actually operate two lines of work on the same day.

"Yes, we will borrow the venue with the largest artificial shadow world activation terminal in Parrieux. Whenever there is an exam, the magic competition will be suspended that day."

Rosalinda felt that Ranchi and Tata had been to the Saint Silver Vine Arena in District 6 these days, which was also a very famous attraction.

As for the competition in the arena, the formats of the exams in the three games are all different.

The first session [Principles of Magic Craftsmanship] is mainly in the form of a seminar. Shadow World has its own mechanism. The deputy examiner conducts question and answer exchanges with the candidates, and the chief examiner reviews and scores.

The passing line is the score obtained by the chief examiner during the final review of the deputy examiner.

At the same time, the examiner has the right to make adjustments of up to plus or minus 10% if the score line is too high or too low.

Generally speaking, if the deputy examiner is normal, there is no need to use this authority.

And once used, it can easily trigger "examiner's challenge" and review by the headquarters.

Examiner challenge means that when candidates have doubts about the examiner's judgment or strength, they can ask the examiner to personally prove their strength. At that time, the deputy examiner will publicly review the examiner.

The second [Deck Test], this one has nothing to do with Lan Qi, he can take a day off.

In the third session [Artisticality], the examiner selects a proposition and the examinee creates it within a time limit. Except for the objective score, which is automatically determined based on the degree of completion, the other part of the score is scored by the examiner.

Similarly, the examiner also has the right to adjust the score by 10% according to the situation.

"In addition, I still want to remind you that the honest registration system has been added to the exam world. Even if you two know each other, you must not have the intention to cheat. Otherwise, once detected, the candidate's qualifications will be cancelled. Examiners will also be severely punished."

Countess Rosalinda emphasized.

She didn't think these two would cheat.

It’s just that there have been cases in the past where teachers and students who were too familiar with each other took the Platinum Level Card Maker Exam as examiners and candidates respectively. As a result, because the two were so accustomed to the usual communication methods, they accidentally started teaching in the examination room, and it was judged to be fraud. .

Although Ranchi and Tata are not in a master-student relationship, they both study under Professor Polao and seem to be quite close on a daily basis. It is inevitable that there will be some habits of getting along that cannot be changed, so be careful.

"Sister Rosalinda, you can rest assured. Integrity is more important to me than anything else, and Tata is even more so. He will never violate a treaty."

Ranch said smiling at Rosalinda.

Thalia nodded as well.

This reporting dog is indeed very honest.

In the examination room of Purgatory Corridor Academy, he did not let any cheating candidate pass by. He could not solve a single question and would never cheat.

And she is the pride of the demon royal family and will not break the contract.

"Then I'll wait for you outside."

After Talia said to Lanci, she stood up holding the little black cat.
"Miss Rosalinda, I'm going out first."

After being separated from Lan Qi for a while, she could no longer hear Lan Qi's voice.

But before leaving, she didn't forget to take another look at the huge painting on the wall.

This non-public Posen national treasure is worth a glance.

"There's no rush, Junior Sister Tata, I don't mean to rush you away."

Rosalinda did not urge Tata to leave, but she hoped to chat with Tata more.

She felt that she could chat with Tata very well. Although he looked only in his twenties, he gave her a sense of calmness like that of a woman of the same age.

She also wanted to chat with Tata alone about some women's topics.

"Just one painting of this kind is enough to be called a master. Once upon a time, Milaya casually offered a painting while invigilating an exam, and created an epic portrait of Iphatiya, which is still collected in the Platinum Palace.”

Rosalinda followed Tata's gaze and couldn't help but recall the past.

But as she spoke, a sense of sourness began to fill the air, along with Rosalinda's unwilling tears and crying.

Unlike the demons in Posen Kingdom who are controlled by citizen contracts, Ifatia, as an unidentified demon who has wandered from the northern continent, has no control over her body. Many Poisen people are concerned about the arrival of Mi Gaiya and the demon duchess. The Posen Kingdom was dissatisfied with its free travel.

It was not until Miriam painted this painting that the Senate made an exception and recognized Iphatia's Huttonian status as the duchess. The painting of this artwork also allowed more people to recognize the Sleeping Beauty. The equally tranquil Duchess does no harm, but is the embodiment of beauty.

"Portrait of Ms. Epatia?"

Thalia asked in a murmur.

Lanqi glanced at Talia and knew that she cared about her sister very much and almost forgot to add a suffix to her sister's name. When she heard about her sister's portrait, her first reaction was to go and see it.

"Yes, that "Sleeping Beauty" is Epatia."

Rosalinda pursed her lips and said.

Thalia fell into melancholy after hearing this, and looked at another painting on the wall quietly, as if she had imagined the lovely sleeping appearance of her sister whom she had not seen for a hundred years.

The cat boss didn't know what was wrong with Tata, so he picked up Lan Qi's clothes, hoping that he could comfort Tata.

Lan Qi looked at the little black cat and nodded seriously.

"Tata, how about I paint "Eating Beauty" for you? If it can be made to an epic level, it might be collected by the Platinum Palace and hung next to Iphatiya's "Sleeping Beauty" ”

Lan Qi said.

When Talia heard this, she immediately turned around and pushed Lan Qi onto the sofa.

It made her so angry!
"This is the first time in all these years that I have seen a candidate beat up the examiner."

Countess Rosalinda looked at the two and whispered.

"..."

Boss Cat feels that Lan Qi might as well be a mute sometimes.

Sometimes it can't tell whether Lan Qi did it on purpose, or whether the holy nature remains the same as before, with an ancient style.

(End of this chapter)