Wait until Lanqi finishes explaining all the details of the transaction.
"Starting tomorrow, I will teach you how to make cards."
Talia agreed to Lanqi's proposal without much unnecessary hesitation.
"Okay, I will prepare a position for you in the mansion by tomorrow. You can choose between the positions of maid and steward. If you want..."
"Manager."
Before Lanqi could finish his question, Talia interrupted him with a cold tone.
Lanqi nodded vigorously, not daring to make her angry.
Although he felt that his reaction might be a bit cowardly, and was sure that Talia would not hurt him easily now, but as living beings, there was an absolute gap between him and Talia, and being close still made Lanqi feel a little scared.
It is written in the demonology research books of this world: "Demons kill humans without any reason and without any guilt."
They just have some inexplicable idea and then they do it.
Although Talia's behavior at this moment seems to be no different from that of a human, she is essentially just hiding her violent and cruel nature in an attempt to integrate into human society.
Even if his behavior could be regarded as courting disaster, there was no need to unnecessarily provoke this tigress and lay mines for himself.
Yes, if I were a kind kitten, then Talia would indeed be like a tigress. Even if the tiger promised not to hurt the kitten, the kitten would still tremble next to the tiger.
As he thought about it, the corners of Lanqi's mouth unconsciously curled up slightly.
However, this made Talia frown slightly.
She felt again that this human boy was thinking about something very damning.
But she had absolutely no evidence.
It's just an inexplicable intuition.
"Then please take care of me from now on, Mr. Tata."
Lanqi's voice became much clearer, and there was still a harmless smile on his face.
This address seemed to make Talia feel a little uncomfortable, and she ignored Lanqi as usual.
But this time, she did not deny but rather tacitly acknowledged their master-disciple relationship.
…
One and a half months later.
In the early morning when summer is about to end and autumn is coming, the sunlight awakens the earth with the sound of dripping dew.
The morning light was like a light golden feather, gently brushing across the dark grey platform and the cold metal rails, giving it a touch of tenderness.
The magic rail train station in the border city-state of Nanwantina is bustling with people.
People on a hurried journey part ways here, or meet each other and start a new journey.
The casual conversations of fellow travelers while waiting for the train, the farewell words of relatives and friends, and the news of train arrival and departure from the radio, all mixed together to become the most distinctive melody of this space.
On one side of the platform, Butler Hans picked up the suitcase in his hand and handed it to Lanqi, who took it steadily.
"Thank you, Hans."
Lanci said with a smile.
"Take care of yourself, Master Lankey."
The butler's voice was still as deep, but it was a little softer.
Noe went to other provinces again, so only Hans would come to see him off on behalf of the young master's father.
There are still two weeks left before school starts. Lanci and Talia have already arrived at the station. Today they will set out from the South Wantina border and head to the heart of the Kingdom of Hutton, the capital of Ikerite.
It takes more than a day to reach the capital by taking the magic rail train.
After they arrive in the royal capital and rest for three days, it will be time for the entrance exam.
"Master Lanqi, have a safe trip!"
The maid could not hide her concern on her face, but her words were full of sorrow.
"You'd better not come back for a while. If Lord Noe finds out that you stole the ancient relics from his home, he will definitely not let you go..."
Logically speaking.
All the things that Lanqi had done in the town before only made Noe feel sad.
But if Noe found out that Lanci had lost the family heirloom, the Poem of Compassion, he would be furious.
Over the past two months, Lanqi's cheerful and easy-going nature has changed the people in the mansion's impression of him. They have gradually become more friendly to him. Even Francin, the maid who had the best relationship with him from the beginning, is no longer timid when speaking to him.
"It's all right."
Lanqi's smile remained calm, as if it could put the minds of all those who cared about him at ease.
If his father Noe saw what kind of magic card he and Talia made with the Poem of Compassion, he would definitely fall down in his chair in shock.
I won't blame him.
Butler Hans smiled nonchalantly and shook his head. Listening to the conversation between Lanqi and the maid Francine, he roughly guessed why Lanqi seemed so fearless.
Then he looked behind Ranchi and saw Talia, who had completely changed her clothes.
Her coat was tailored to her figure and a silk tie was neatly tied under the collar of her dress, making her look elegant and rigorous.
After taking off her dirty refugee attire, Talia looked as dazzling as a brand new gem.
"Ms. Tata, I'll leave the young master in your care."
Hans said sincerely.
When butler Hans first tracked down Talia based on Lanqi's paintings, he was extremely surprised that the stupid young master would like such a powerful and dangerous woman.
But seeing that the young master and her got along so harmoniously, Hans gradually felt relieved.
"… "
Talia didn't respond, but nodded slightly.
Although she looks about the same age as Lanqi, her calm and cold temperament makes people feel that she is much more mature than Lanqi.
Since she has received the money, she will strictly follow the terms of the transaction, even if the housekeeper does not ask her to do so.
Whether it is protecting Lanqi from being killed or being Lanqi's teacher.
In this brief moment of silence, in the distance, a vague outline appeared at the end of the track accompanied by the sound of a whistle.
Soon, the vibration on the track gradually intensified, a low rumbling sound was heard, the shape of the train became clearer, and the sunlight shone on the body of the train, flashing a metallic luster.
The lights at the front of the train gradually became brighter, penetrating the layers of morning mist in the air and guiding the steel behemoth towards its destination.
Lanqi took out his ticket and looked at it, then made a quick note of the location he and Talia were going to find later.
At this moment of farewell.
Butler Hans suddenly seemed to remember something, and the corners of his mouth slightly raised, and he said:
"But then again, I was disappointed that I didn't let Miss Tata see the portrait in the young master's room before I left..."
“Ahem!”
However, before the butler could finish saying "What a pity", Lanqi interrupted him by coughing twice.
Lanqi was very sure that although the butler did not want to harm him, he definitely had no good intentions!
"What painting?"
Talia, whose name was suddenly mentioned, looked at Lanqi and asked.
Lanqi was flustered, but his expression remained calm and he answered calmly:
"A portrait of a poor old lady, one of my early paintings, but Hans and Francine seemed to admire it..."
At this moment, a dark gray and maroon train roared into the platform. The sound of brakes and the friction between wheels and rails intertwined to cover up Lanqi's voice.
The train gradually slowed down until it came to a complete stop.
Since it had nothing to do with her, Talia no longer cared about the topic and turned her eyes away from Lanqi.
Warm lights shone through the car windows, illuminating the faces of the passengers in the car. The door slowly opened, and a cool breeze blew out of the car and blew towards us.
The passengers waiting on the platform also walked towards the door.
As people came and went, Lanqi breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, he had fooled the crowd with his own wisdom. When he came back next time, he would hide the painting well and would never let Talia find out that the poor and pathetic old woman was referring to her.
"Then I'm off."
Lanqi smiled and waved, said his final goodbyes to the housekeeper and maid, then turned around and stepped into the train carriage.