Otherworldly Apprentice Lich and Foot Knight

The juvenile king was controlled by powerful ministers, while the adult monarch began to fight wits and courage.The final outcome is either that the king "died of illness", or that the new king created his own era.This is bloody, but it is a chapter that has never changed throughout the ages.Now, it was Mang Tan's turn to experience this.

"Alchemy is actually much easier." There was a golden egg in front of Frank's eyes, and he was holding a glass Erlenmeyer flask in his right hand, and he was carefully pouring the blue liquid in the bottle onto the golden egg.The liquid did not drip onto the table along the golden egg, but seeped into the inside of the golden egg.Gradually, a blue flame burned on the surface of the golden egg, and at the same time, a strong and choking aroma began to float in the air, "As long as the calculation is correct, the correct result can always be obtained, because of the law of conservation...how much do you pay?" How much will be harvested, although the shape has changed."

It turned out that the child who was at a loss because he came to the new environment, his silence and reticence were actually more due to fear and strangeness.But now, facing him, Zhou Lingke always has the feeling that he is facing an active volcano that is about to erupt—the temporary tranquility is only because of something brewing underground.This made his mood a bit complicated. Even though he felt more pity for Frank, he was a child who had been with him for three years after all. Even if he didn't feel as deep as Jerry, the feeling was not shallow.

He also understood Frank, even if he didn't want to fight, he had to fight now.Because he was about to be 19 years old, he was already an absolute adult in Mangtan, and the ministers began to discuss the candidate for the queen.Everyone thought he would argue, and there must have been ministers who began to contact him in private.Continuing to do nothing will not keep him safe, it will only make people think that he is a cowardly opportunity to take advantage of, or that he is planning a bigger move.There is only one way before him from beginning to end, and that is to seize the kingship!

Now there are no servants in the room where Zhou Lingke teaches. A year ago, he didn't need to be crowded with so many low-level officials in the most popular waiting room, let alone wait from morning to night without being able to eat a meal.He is just a court teacher, a baron, but he has his own waiting room like those ministers who have at least the third rank of Earl.And there are fruits, pastries, and even red wine and drinks inside.These are all proofs that the king's power began to increase.

"Alchemy has many variables." Standing beside Frank, Zhou Lingke waved his hand twice on his completed golden egg. The blue flame turned into a gentle orange, and the rich aroma also changed It is so elegant, giving people a warm and comfortable feeling, "If you need me, you can tell me."

"!" Frank's eyes widened. After three years, he could hardly find the shadow of that rebellious boy. He was half a head taller than Zhou Lingke, but he was very thin and pale. , sometimes he looked like someone who was seriously ill.He was obviously extremely surprised that Zhou Lingke would say that. Zhou Lingke gave him the feeling that he had always avoided politics.This made Frank feel relieved, because there was finally a clean corner.But it makes Frank sad, because it means that Zhou Lingke is alone, he is protecting himself and his family, but Frank is not in his family, "Teacher...you don't need..."

"I can't let you call me my teacher for three years, can I?" Zhou Lingke patted him on the shoulder, "And you don't have to keep this news a secret, my master and I are willing to stand behind you in front of everyone. "

Of course Zhou Lingke's owner is Xia En. In fact, Xia En's title is higher than Zhou Lingke's, he is a second-class viscount.This decision was not Zhou Lingke's impulse, but the result of careful discussion between him and Xia En.

After that day, half a month later, Zhou Lingke came to the palace to give lectures again.On the surface, it seemed that there was no difference. As soon as Zhou Lingke arrived, he went to his small waiting room and started teaching around [-]:[-]. Frank seemed to be in a much more cheerful mood than before.But Zhou Lingke, who doesn't care much about government affairs, knows that Frank is being pressured from all sides recently to make him decide on the queen as soon as possible.Basically, as long as this person is selected, the winner or loser in the court will be decided.

"Teacher, what's it like to be in love?" At the end of the teaching time, Frank finally couldn't help asking "a digression".

"I don't know what it's like for other people to be in love, but for me, love is like air."

"Air? Isn't that... nothing?"

"Yes, invisible, intangible, but without air, what awaits you is suffocation."

"Ah... this... such an ordinary thing, after being described by you like this, is as beautiful as a poem."

"Frank, your praise makes my teeth ache with shame."

"Why should I be ashamed? In fact, I have read a lot of poems about love, but I always feel that they are too general to resonate with me. But your description...I understand very well, the joy of breathing freely and the pain of suffocation."

"Young man, do you want to fall in love too?"

"Very." Frank's eyes lit up, "I hope I can fall in love with my queen..." His expression was a little dark at first, but soon became firm, "Father and mother, they are actually very similar people, They are all men who have no restraint in their actions, whether in love with the queen or not, unless death do us part, she is my only wife."

Zhou Lingke opened his mouth. He wanted to comfort him, but he didn't know what to say—could it be to persuade this young man to have an extramarital affair?

"I wish you (can) be happy." Zhou Lingke gave Frank a hug, as a friend, teacher and an elder.When he let go of his arm, he could clearly see the flickering of some fine tears in Frank's eyes...

When leaving that day, Zhou Lingke suddenly discovered something that he had been neglecting all along.This king is actually very similar to Xia En's life experience, the difference is that Xia En was not forced to inherit the family business because the family had no heirs.Zhou Lingke, who was thinking about his own thoughts, subconsciously followed the footsteps of his servants (officials entering and leaving the palace must be accompanied by servants). It wasn't the one he was familiar with, so he stopped immediately: "What are you going to do?"

"Please believe that I mean no harm, my lord." The servant saluted.

"Do you know that there is a word called 'lying' in this world?" Zhou Lingke watched the servant retreat, he vaguely remembered that there seemed to be a window in the place he passed just now, from which he could jump out or call for help.

"I really mean no malice, Master Nick." A door opened, and a plain but elegant woman came out from inside.

"Your Majesty." Of course, he knew that no one would kill him in the palace, but Zhou Lingke thought that Prince Zoe, who had failed to recruit several times before, had some new tricks. The queen mother who showed her intention to get close.

No, the queen mother also revealed that three years ago, she asked her wonderful nephew, whose name Zhou Lingke had forgotten, to work with Zhou Lingke—that Huo Jiete married a noble lady shortly after returning to the capital. , and then left the capital to work in other places, and never had any contact with Zhou Lingke.

The queen mother has black hair and green eyes. She is not a stunning beauty. It should be said that the queen mother is a temperamental beauty, elegant and dignified. Basically, which religion wants to build a goddess statue, According to the Queen Mother's temperament and appearance, she is absolutely right.This is probably one of the reasons why Hill VI is not interested in his wife, because looking at Hill VI's love history, he is interested in glamorous or sexy women.

"Would you like to take a moment to talk to me?" Queen Sofia made a gesture of invitation.

Zhou Lingke actually wanted to answer that he didn't want to, but the other party was the Queen Mother after all, so he had no choice but to bite the bullet and follow the Queen Mother in.

There was a very comfortably furnished small living room. A pure white Persian cat was sleeping on the cushion. Queen Sofia walked over and hugged the cat in her arms. The little guy just turned around He stood up, scratched twice on the queen's gorgeous skirt, and continued to sleep.

Zhou Lingke found a chair nearby and sat down, and immediately an attendant brought him a drink.

"I wished to know you a long time ago, but unfortunately, there have been some misunderstandings between you and me."

Zhou Lingke bowed his head, expressing humility and politeness, but in case he said something wrong, he still chose to remain silent.

This goddess-like queen is also very friendly when she smiles.But Zhou Lingke didn't have the slightest trust in her words. Now the Mangtan political situation has been divided into three major forces, Prince Zoe is on the one hand, and the Queen Mother and Archbishop Candiboya have joined forces on the other.Prince Zoe is known as the Prince Regent in private, and the Queen Mother is also known as the Queen Regent in private, and they are extremely difficult to mess with.The third-party forces were neutral at the beginning, but now they have become royalists, but now the third-party forces are squeezed by the first two parties like canoes in a storm.Therefore, this Queen Mother is definitely not a character to be trifled with.

In addition, Queen Sofia's own love history is quite...amazing.Zhou Lingke understands this very well. After all, it was King Hill VI who was unfaithful first. Since divorce is not possible, Queen Sophia does not need to be a widow.Some people even added conspiracy theories to the reason why she and Hill VI have never had children-because she was worried that she would confuse the royal blood, Hill VI sterilized her, but at the same time, she no longer interfered with her finding a lover.

All in all, the queen mother is not a simple character in many aspects.

Queen Sophia's eyebrows frowned very slightly, so subtle that even if Zhou Lingke hadn't lowered his head now, he probably wouldn't be able to notice it: "Maybe I shouldn't come to meet you today, all your thoughts are on that now Is it on the master who has already returned home?"

Zhou Lingke just now was silent and reserved, but not aggressive either.But as soon as Queen Sofia's voice fell, the atmosphere changed instantly.Even though Zhou Lingke still lowered his head, it can be seen from his tense shoulders and back muscles, and his stiff neck - he is like a wild beast whose territory has been touched!Xia En will not be on vacation today. It has been three years, and he is no longer a novice in the Guards. His schedule is to guard in the palace for a month. At this time, he lives in the Guards in the palace. in the camp.Then there are ten days of vacation, you can go home, and go to guard after ten days.Occasionally there will be a shift or something, and Xia En's colleagues will come to tell Zhou Lingke.It was hard for Zhou Lingke not to understand the Queen Mother's words as a threat.Her ability to control Sean's schedule also means that Sean's life is in her hands.

"The people who love each other are the most beautiful." Queen Sophia didn't seem to feel the change in the atmosphere, and she was still sighing, "Especially as a woman, if I can be with the person I love, spend time with him For the rest of my life, I would give everything I have in exchange for..."

"Is this what the Queen Mother said?" When Zhou Lingke returned home, Xia En was indeed here. Zhou Lingke suppressed his longing for lovesickness, and immediately told Xia En the whole conversation with the Queen Mother.

"Yes, not a single word."

"What exactly does she want to express? She has a lover, so she wants you to send a message to the king, saying that she only wants men, not power?"

"Do you believe it?" Zhou Lingke asked.

"I don't believe it." Xia En shook his head, obviously, he and Zhou Lingke had the same opinion.

It is not impossible for Queen Sofia to step down, but her original intention to come to this point is because she does not want to stay away from the center of the country and die in a country villa.Although it is said that people will always change, but... who would believe it?Changes that no one trusts will only bring you danger.

"The Queen Mother is more likely to choose to cooperate with Prince Zoe than to choose to cooperate with the little king. After all, they have all 'cooperated' until now."

"If Prince Zoe is still Prince Zoe, then the two of them are indeed more suitable for cooperation."

"Prince Zoe wants to usurp the throne?"

"It's just my guess." Xia En quickly waved his hand, "It's a random guess, after all, we have no idea what those people think."

"If there is a chance, I'd better tell the little king the same as I told you. Let him analyze and decide what to do. Besides, why did you come back suddenly?"

"Because there will be 'foreign friends' visiting in two months, many of us have taken early leave, followed by at least three months without a break."

"You mean that after ten days, you won't be able to go home until those 'foreign friends' leave?"

"Yeah, that's why I said 'at least' three months."

"Can you bear it!?"

"I can't bear it, but my boss can bear it."

"..."