Don't confiscate my citizenship

Chapter 696 Lan Qi can’t draw

 Polkinson Palace, District 2, North Shore, Parrieu, Huadu.

Stalactites occupy the vault, with angels dancing in relief as if they are about to fly out of it. The colorful glass mosaic in the center of the dome almost imprints the colorful colors on the marble floor.

The two were walking in the exhibition hall. On both sides stood two seven-meter-high sphinxes facing each other, just like their incarnations.

“I didn’t expect that there is still a difference between what I see with my own eyes and what I see projected in the artificial shadow world.”

“After all, the artificial shadow world is just an artificial product and cannot achieve the divine projection of intertwined shadows like the real shadow world.”

After Lanci and Talia left the Parrieux Card Makers Association, they agreed to come to this, one of the largest and oldest art museums on the southern continent and an iconic landmark of the Poisson Kingdom, to spend their time together. Morning time for today’s appointment.

Even though in the third round of the platinum level card maker test, the venue for the exam projection was the Platinum Son Palace, since then, both of them wanted to come to the actual venue to take a look.

 In other words, the Platinum Palace itself is an important check-in place when traveling to the Platinum Kingdom.

 But because the hotel the two of them stayed in was too close to the Platinum Palace, they often passed by it and were not in a hurry to go here.

Just like most residents don't check in to visit local scenic spots. Since they live close by, they feel that they can go there at any time. So if they didn't have the opportunity today, the two of them might have really put off going there.

But Lanci did not express his thoughts.

“It’s different. When I met her in your shadow world, she was much younger than me.”

“Speaking of which, if the Shadow World brought you in last time, as a princess, what would you do if you were faced with Hyperion’s situation?”

  “It has been mentioned that she is said to be a talented woman.”

On the left, in Isaac Clare's gentle and magnificent painting "The Gift of the Earth Mother", a woman in a graceful white gauze dress holds precious ambrosia in an urn, walking slowly towards the earth through the hazy clouds and mist, with loving kindness in her hands. The earth leads an innocent lamb.

The sculptural reliefs on the dome outline the dynamic scenery of soaring condors and galloping Pegasus.

“I will tell them, ‘I am the devil and you are not.’”

Lan Qi asked in surprise.

“Then if you follow your long-cherished wish to restore the country, wouldn’t it be more like taking the route of a tyrant?”

Lanci stood on the side of the central hall and asked Thalia beside him.

 Lanci was choked up as if his lines had been snatched away from him.

It was the epic mural "The Judgment of the Demon King" by the ancient imperial painter Tolkien. The mural, which is hundreds of meters long, vividly reproduces the story of tens of thousands of majestic heroic troops charging into battle to launch a decisive battle against the demon king. Magnificent scene.

Hyperion is an absolute conservative, and Thalia has duality between being conservative and radical. She can be both conservative and radical, depending on the situation and her mood.

 Until nearly a hundred years ago it was converted into a public museum and underwent several expansions and reconstructions. It was open to the public, allowing the public to appreciate its rich collections.

 She looked at the painting and said nothing.

“There is no way. The emperor of the restoration of the country must be prepared to be a tyrant. Not everyone can be a holy and benevolent emperor.”

Lanchi asked Thalia.

In the center is the huge oil painting "The Rise of the Kingdom of Evernight" written by the ancient empire painter Stephen Martin. Although it is incomplete, it is still majestic. It reproduces the fierce battle scene with spears waving and dragons roaring in the sky. The blood of countless warriors is shed in the darkness. Bloom into an everlasting flame of glory.

Thalia just turned her head and stared at the entire back wall.

Lan Qi couldn’t help but praise.

 She doesn’t seem to have any intention of comparing herself to others of her own race.

No wonder that in a world line where Thalia obtained the Psalm of Compassion and restored her country, she would become a real demon king.

The big demons are not necessarily good at painting, almost all of them have their own specialties, and the big demon who was best at painting during the Blood Moon Bad Age was probably Esmode.

Only at this moment did they feel that they were a good match or had similar interests, but they were unwilling to admit it.

　　　…”

 The two of them were walking in the exhibition hall, sometimes stopping to admire, sometimes exchanging feelings, and the voice of the exhibition introducer came to their ears.

 He changed the question that he had been curious about for a long time.

On the other side of the studio, "Three Questions in the Magic Mirror" written by the Grimes brothers reflects a hazy and mysterious female face. She stares at the world in the mirror, with the vicissitudes of a wise man and the ignorance of a virgin, as if to the viewer. Questioning the three mysteries of life.

 These are extremely famous paintings in the southern continent.

Thalia admitted frankly.

 But that was the answer she told Lanci.

　　　…”

 "Have Hyperion ever told you about Esmode? Maya Qing Esmode."

"Nearly a thousand years ago, it was originally built as a fortress to resist the invasion of foreigners. Later, after peace settled, it was transformed into a royal palace. During this period, the Platinum Palace began to collect art, and gradually began to have sacred-level and even epic-level works. Collections were incorporated into the collection, and over time, more kings expanded and beautified the palace, making it the center of art and culture in the Poisen Kingdom.”

“What a coincidence, I also like this one.”

Thalia nodded.

 She will not accept any provocation from the big demons. Since she is sitting in that position, those who follow her will prosper, and those who go against her will perish.

Thalia replied matter-of-factly.

“Now that I think about it carefully, you are also a talented woman. After all, like her, you can draw sacred paintings.”

 “Which picture of Tata is your favorite?”

  To a certain extent, both of them are good at painting, but they never talk about appreciation with each other. They focus more on the production of magic cards and magic engineering.

Thalia also has a general understanding of the first three blood moon evil shadow worlds that Lanqi and Hyperion have experienced.

“However, at the end of the Blood Moon Bad Age, if Lanclos of the Black Sun could put an end to all this and be crowned king, he would have become a benevolent king according to his character.”

 At present, the more she looks at it, the more she feels that the Blood Moon Bad Era is an era earlier than the Holy Empire.

Although the super-ancient history tens of thousands of years ago has long been obliterated, Thalia believes that in the eyes of future generations of that era, Lanclos of the Black Sun will be a famous hero.

It shouldn’t be that after working hard all your life, everything that should be lost is lost, and in the end you have to bear infamy and be slandered for thousands of years.

 The two of them were chatting and walking up the stairs, the Corridor of Reason and the Corridor of Prosperity were revealed.

 Just when the two of them were visiting and discussing.

Thalia stopped under a painting, and Lan Qi also stopped and looked at her.

 The painting depicts a peaceful and tranquil scene.

 A beautiful girl in a long dress was lying on a four-poster bed in Icerite style.

Her dark eyebrows were lightly closed, her cherry lips were slightly parted, and her expression was quiet and soft, like a sleeping angel.

Her long silver hair was spread out on the white pillow, and the white silk sheets highlighted her creamy skin. Outside the window was a lush forest, with lush trees, and the mottled sunlight between the branches and leaves spilled in through the window lattice, casting swaying waves on the girl's body. of light and shadow.

"This painting "Sleeping Beauty" is indeed worthy of high praise. Although the Sleeping Beauty in the painting is sleeping, she seems to wake up at any time, making the viewer unable to help but look forward to the appearance of the prince to wake her up."

 Lanci commented.

And the person who could witness her sleeping face and be waited for by her was obviously Duke Milaya.

At this time, Thalia beside him did not respond to him, she just raised her head and looked at the Sleeping Beauty in the painting.

I just looked at it for a long time.

Visitors came and went, but they were the only ones who remained motionless in front of the painting.

Lanchi didn't say anything to disturb Thalia at this time, and stayed with her quietly.

 “Let’s go.”

Thalia suddenly lost consciousness and looked away from the painting.

 “I’ll help you get her back, soon.”

Ranchi said.

Although it doesn’t sound like a guarantee.

 But with a sense of certainty—this is a job he will definitely complete.

 The next step is for them to get ready and head to the Creja Empire.

 This is also the final step necessary for him to start his retirement career.

 “When you need it, I will give you all my strength.”

After hearing this, Thalia assured him that it was true.

 The two of them walked around, and it was relatively quiet than they were outside the museum.

 In other words, they don’t have much to make a fuss about in the art museum, because of the environment.

 Leaving the main exhibition hall, they came to the Parrieux Square on the left. After passing the fountain with the statue of the God of Will and Love, they had almost finished visiting half of the Platinum Palace.

 It’s almost time to head towards the exit now.

　　It will be noon in a while, and it’s time to find a restaurant for lunch.

Wandering in the corridor of the auxiliary exhibition hall of the Platinum Son Palace, which is closer to the exit, suddenly, a bustling painting around them attracted their attention.

It seems to be a temporary exhibition area, but there are many spectators around, listening to the introduction of the explainer.

 When the two people approached the painting, they immediately recognized the painting they were familiar with.

The canvas presents a deep and dark late-night background, as if under the lights of a temple.

A gray-haired woman wearing a ragged cloak stood quietly, like a ray of moonlight in the dark night.

Her face is completely obscured by the doves, and her wings stretch out in the center of the picture, creating an abrupt and stunning visual impact.

“When you look carefully, you can catch a glimpse of the woman’s eyes through the gap between the night dove’s wings. They are a pair of golden eyes, as clear as amber and as bright as gold.”

The guide pointed at the paintings behind him and gave lectures to the tourists.

Not only are gentlemen and ladies admiring "Mysterious Beauty", there are also small media interviews going on. Reporters from Parrieux Broadcasting Company are holding microphones and camera equipment in front of the painting to interview visitors about their views on this mysterious painting.

“Her gaze penetrates the dove’s shield and falls directly on the viewer. You can’t help but move closer to the painting, wanting to take a closer look and see the true face of this enigmatic beauty.”

“When you are only one foot away from the painting, the beauty’s golden eyes are locked on your face.”

“The painter perfectly captured the charm of this moment and fixed it on the canvas forever.”

 The biggest feature of the painting "Mysterious Beauty" is that the less you can see the complete face of the gray-haired and golden-eyed beauty, the more you can imagine how beautiful she is. "I have seen the prototype of the mysterious beauty in this painting. She is Miss Tata who took the platinum level card maker exam. She is really beautiful, a perfect lady, young and talented, even if she does not use Even dressing up can’t hide her brilliance.”

 After the commentator finished speaking, a group of onlookers also started discussing.

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When Lan Qi heard this, he couldn't help laughing.

　　　…”

Even though Thalia tried her best to restrain herself, she still held his hand tightly for half a minute.

"The person who painted this painting, the mysterious examiner from the Kingdom of Hutton, must have had a crush on her, so he could paint her so charmingly. This perspective is just like the heart-pounding moment when a boy meets a girl. "

 Another spectator said this.

 That’s it.

Lan Qi’s smile froze.

And Thalia seemed to let out a light laugh.

 “I heard that someone has a crush on me.”

Thalia stood on tiptoes, whispered in Lan Qi's ear, and then looked forward again.

 “Ranchi?”

 “Ranchi?”

Thalia asked twice in succession, but Lan Qi didn't say a word.

Just when Thalia wanted to press Lan Qi's shoulder and continue to whisper to him.

The reporter from Broadcasting Company Parrieux seemed to have discovered these two intimate men and women and quickly came over.

This feeling of being far away from each other, wanting to resist but welcoming again, isn’t it exactly the state of mind of the author in the painting "Mysterious Beauty" when he and the gray-haired girl first met?

 It’s like seeing their shadow in reality!

“May I ask what you two think of this painting, or what mood you think the author had in creating this portrait of a mysterious beauty?”

The reporter from Broadcasting Company Parrieu raised the microphone and asked Lanci and Thalia questions enthusiastically.

 “He is better at painting.”

Thalia looked up at Lanqi beside her with interest.

The reporter also pointed the microphone at Lanqi.

 “I, I don’t know.”

Lan Qi shook his head and waved his hands.

 “I can’t draw.”

 He finally seemed to have made up his mind and said firmly.

 …

 From the far corner, two heads and a cat head appeared.

In the location of the exhibition hall, if they dared to get closer to Lanqi and Thalia, there were too many shelters.

When they heard Lan Qi say that he couldn't draw, they couldn't hold it any longer.

 “Lan Qi can’t draw?”

 Atio wondered if he had heard wrongly.

“Why is Junior Brother Lanqi so shy? He would rather say that he can’t draw than admit that he has a crush on Tata.”

Rosalinda had a gloating expression on her face.

“Meow, the tenth ancestor Laowu will probably be so angry that he will be resurrected after hearing this.”

 The cat boss shook his head and said.

the other side.

The reporter from Broadcasting Company Parrieux was a little hesitant, but responded quickly.

“Then just talk about it. In your personal opinion, what is that painting about?”

 The reporter raised the microphone again and took out two red lottery tickets from his pocket.

“And if you participate in our interactive session, you will be given two fireworks gift certificates!”

Tonight’s festival at the Temple of Love, you can participate in the lottery with fireworks coupons, and there will be various surprise event prizes!

 Lanqi is not very interested in this kind of lottery ticket.

 But he noticed that Thalia seemed to want it.

 Because there seems to be limited meal rewards in the prize pool.

"The author obviously described a story. A young man accidentally mistook the figure of a homeless girl for a poor old lady. Then he looked away and realized that she seemed to be a young beauty. Only then did he realize that she seemed to be a young beauty. I couldn't help but glance at her for the third time, but this time I happened to not be able to see her face clearly. I only saw her figure and eyes full of puzzles. "

Lan Qi was forced to say businesslikely.

“Although it is different from the evaluation of connoisseurs, the answer given by this gentleman is a novel one, full of imaginative romance.”

After hearing this, the reporter smiled and said to the camera,

 “Thank you for your interaction and I hope you have a good day.”

 He handed the ticket to Lan Qi.

Lanchi also took it and thanked him, then folded it slightly and handed it to Thalia.

"Thanks."

 Thalia put it into her pocket with satisfaction and led him away.

 Until the reporter walked a little further away from this temporary exhibition hall.

“Did you really look at me three times that day?”

Thalia asked him uncertainly.

"Act."

Lan Qi said to himself.

　　　…”

Thalia believes that Lanci has an element of acting in front of the camera.

 He skirted around his own problems.

 It is impossible to judge the authenticity of his previous words through the authenticity of this answer.

 “Then what if the scene in this painting is not what you really see…”

Thalia muttered in confusion, as if asking a question that only she could hear,

 “How do you know what my pigeons look like?”

The dark homing pigeon in this painting is exactly hers.

  “!”

Lan Qi immediately turned around.

“I was drunk at the time and my memory is fuzzy, so I can’t give you an accurate answer.”

Lanchi’s right hand immediately grabbed Thalia’s shoulder and looked into her eyes.

“I just remember sitting in front of the canvas, and what I painted next was what I was thinking. The starring role was of course you. I used the film under my eyes to create the most beautiful movie about you.”

 He suppressed his emotions and explained to her quickly.

"Eh?"

Thalia's cheeks felt a little hot for a moment.

  Lan Qi held his hand like this.

Hatching the shoulders.

　　Looking directly at his face and those serious emerald green eyes from a close distance.

 She felt a little unsure of what to do again.

　　No, no.

 Don't be fooled by him.

 Presumably he is going to say something damning next second!

However.

Her erratic attitude seemed to make Lan Qi increasingly nervous.

“After looking at you a few times, I don’t have an answer, and I don’t want to understand. If there is one thing that is indisputable, it is that you are beautiful.”

Lanchi responded firmly.

 “So, that’s what it is.”

Thalia’s voice rose a bit.

She slightly let go of Lan Qi, but instead took him and dragged him forward, walking in front so that he wouldn't see her expression.

 For a time, Thalia almost became the same person.

  She realized that she was confused, and it was all seen by Lan Qi.

 No, everything is still planned.

Thalia shook her head vigorously.

My reaction just now should be very similar to that of a "girl in love", and it must have disgusted him...

 She used the back of her left hand and the cuff of her sleeve to cover her cheek, and looked sideways as she thought to herself.

 (End of this chapter)