Disciple of the legendary magician Gandolf, the youngest magician in Roland's Continental Magic Union, the eldest son of an important military minister of the empire, and the legal heir of the Roland family, a family of martial arts His news) - on top of this series of already dazzling polar titles. Now we have to add an even more awe-inspiring halo: the first committee member of the Imperial Academy of Magic. And from the position point of view, it is still the most important one!
If nothing else, although he as a committee member does not have the power to directly order, if there is a conflict of opinion between the imperial official and the magic union in the committee. Or if there are any official orders and official documents, stand on Du Wei's position. His words can almost play a decisive role.
One vote yes, or one vote no!
Once the Academy of Magic is established, it will completely change the tradition of thousands of years of magician power being monopolized by the magic union on the mainland, promote the magic culture, and increase the number of the entire magician group (although the improvement in quality is still a question), but only this . It was enough to push the young Master Du Wei to a cusp position.
"I just want to know why you told me this news now." Du Wei looked at his silent father: "I know, before today, you originally planned to wait until after the summer festival to tell me this news, right? Oh, no no, let me guess, maybe you never thought of telling me such a big news in person. I am afraid that His Majesty the Emperor will personally announce it in public at the summer ceremony, which would be enough of a sensation. I did not say Wrong? My lord father!"
"That's right." Earl Raymond nodded, looking deeply at his son, he could see the indifference in his son's eyes. This trace of indifference, in fact, was noticed from his son's eyes when he returned triumphantly back then. This time his son returned to the imperial capital from the Luolin Plain, this trace of indifference had been carefully hidden deep in his eyes. And at this moment, it was finally revealed again!
Earl Raymond sighed: "I won't answer your question first, my son. Before that, we need to have a frank talk! Really frank!"
"As you wish." Du Wei shrugged his shoulders and smiled mockingly.
Earl Raymond appropriately "ignored" the mockery in Du Wei's tone, and looked at Du Wei with a serious expression on his face. Then suddenly came out such a sentence: "You are my son, this is an unchangeable fact. No one can change it: you, a member of the Luo Lin family!"
"... yes." Du Wei was silent for a while, then nodded.
"The establishment of the Magic Academy this time involves the ownership of such a huge force in the future. For such a major event, you have to understand that it is not just you who have been pushed to the forefront. People who are also in an embarrassing situation , as well as the entire Rowling family, and myself!" Earl Raymond said seriously, "Yes, as His Majesty the Emperor himself, or the Chairman of the Magic Union, you are recognized as the most suitable candidate to buffer the conflict between the two parties. Because of your identity as a magician and the identity of a nobleman, you seem to be able to represent the common interests of both parties, and you are the most suitable intermediate candidate. Smart politicians will not try to intensify the conflict, because that is too dangerous, and if there is not enough Before you grasp it, you will not be able to bear huge losses and turn your opponent against you! But now, His Majesty the Emperor and the chairman of the Magic Union are holding this idea. In this case, everyone needs you to exist alone, and you can Appropriately ease everyone's conflicts. Create a delicate balance point in the conflict. In this way, your position will not be shaken in the short term. This is a good thing for you. But... "
Du Wei is very smart, he immediately understood what his father meant, and before Earl Raymond finished speaking, he sighed: "But it is a very bad thing for the Luo Lin family, what do you mean? How about this?"
"That's right!" Earl Raymond's face was gloomy: "Because of your existence, you have dragged the family to an extremely dangerous situation!"
Du Wei was silent.
"You are my son, no matter what, you represent a member of the Luo Lin family! Now you should remember that on the day you came back, right here, in this room, I told you What words?"
After hearing his father's question, Du Wei replied without any hesitation: "I remember, when you were here, you said to me, "Starting today, you returned to the imperial capital, and your every move represents the Luo Lin family." I still Remember, the kindness you showed me that day is something I have never enjoyed in my fourteen years of life."
When it comes to the last time. Du Wei took a deep look at his father, the eyes were not sharp, but Earl Raymond couldn't help turning his face slightly, as if avoiding his son's gaze.
After pondering for a while, the Earl sighed: "That's exactly the reason! The Rowling family is loyal to the royal family. No matter what the situation, the Rowling family is a martial family that protects the Roland royal family. The glory of our family. Everyone The power, the foundation of the whole family, are all tightly relying on the thorn flower flag of the Roland Empire! And now, a fringe figure like you appears in our family... Indeed, your appearance is His Majesty the Emperor and the chairman of the Magic Union Everyone recognizes the existence of one. But this kind of recognition is helpless and has to be done! Therefore, you have been acquiesced by everyone. But... Under such circumstances, do you think His Majesty the Emperor will continue to trust me as before? Will you still trust the Luo Lin family as before?"
Du Wei didn't think too much about this question, and he quickly shook his head.
Answer. Obviously negatively!
Luo Lin's family produced a guy like himself who was deeply imprinted with the "enemy camp". Then, as the emperor of the empire, that headstrong old man who loves to make great achievements will definitely have a little bit of suspicion towards the Luo Lin family. Even disgusted.
What is the leader's place? The most important thing is the absolute loyalty of one's subordinates to oneself. Absolutely and unreservedly loyal! Such subordinates are liked by most leaders, and such subordinates are trusted by most leaders!
But now, the Luo Lin family has produced a guy like himself. Although it is a "double-faced character" that has been tacitly accepted in desperation. But it has already caused the emperor to have a little doubt about the loyalty of Luo Lin's family.
Even if the emperor trusted Earl Raymond again. And now that Earl Raymond actually raised such a son who was "tilted" towards the hostile faction, it was enough to make the emperor feel somewhat disgusted with Earl Raymond.
Your own son has become a member of the Magic Union, do you still want to continue to gain unreserved trust from me
Perhaps, unless it is the kind of leader at the level of a great man. In order to have that kind of inclusive mind. It's a pity... the current emperor Augustine VI. It seems that this is not the case!
"And what you don't know... Your Majesty, his health has not been as good as before in the past two years, and sometimes his temper has become very irritable and withdrawn. In recent years, no one has dared to provoke him." Earl Raymond frowned. There was a hint of worry hidden in between: "What's more unfortunate is that you must have read so many history books, and you should also know that every emperor will consciously suppress some powerful figures in the military before he dies. On the one hand, it is also to prevent the occurrence of the situation where the ministers are strong and the master is weak. It is a practice of the emperor to be emptied of the new emperor by the powerful ministers. Unfortunately, after this incident, our Luo Lin family has been ruled by His Majesty" Look at it differently, think about it. When the emperor wants to suppress an important military official to demonstrate, who will he choose?"
Du Wei replied in a deep voice, "It should be us."
"That's right, that's not right." Earl Raymond smiled wryly: "According to the current situation, to be precise, you will be recruited or even promoted by His Majesty... and the entire Luo Lin family will be secretly suppressed. You belong to the School of Magic Well, the emperor didn't dare to offend you, and was worried that you, a double-faced character, would completely fall to the magic union. So you might get some benefits, but the Luo Lin family would suffer some losses. Political matters, that's why. This is not what I am worried about. After all, as long as you are still a member of the magic academy, the emperor will not go too far. After all, it depends on your face. What I am worried about is the long-term!"
Du Wei understood that his father's worry was correct.
The image of the Luo Lin family has always been that of a core aristocratic family closely united around the royal family, a family of martial arts trusted by the royal family. It is one of the pillars of the empire... But all of this is based on a fine tradition: hundreds of years of loyalty to the royal family.
But now, Du Wei, a "semi-traitor", came out, and on such an important matter, it was enough to greatly discount the image of the Luo Lin family's absolute loyalty and become a stain.
"Actually, the emperor doesn't need to do anything else, as long as the matter of the Magic Academy is over... After all, you can't be in charge of this matter forever. As long as you leave this position, the Luo Lin family will really be in trouble. It doesn't even need the emperor to intentionally Suppress us, as long as the royal family hates us and no longer trusts us... Losing the trust of the royal family and the decline of the Luo Lin family will not be far away!" Earl Raymond smiled bitterly: "This is what I am most worried about."
Du Wei looked at his father: "Since you have thought so clearly, then you must have thought of a countermeasure?"
"Yes." Earl Raymond's face was very ugly: "To gain the royal family's trust again...or, to put it another way, to gain the emperor's "renewed" trust, there is only one way, and that is to make meritorious service! Contribute to the heaven and earth, let the royal family appreciate us, and renew Trust us! But now the mainland is peaceful and peaceful. There is no war, and it is impossible for a martial arts family like ours to make military exploits. Therefore, if we want to make meritorious service, there is only one way... "
"... Stand up." Du Wei sighed again.
He has figured it out.
For an emperor, what is the greatest contribution? What subject do you like best
The greatest credit is to support! The favorite courtier is the courtier who supports him as the emperor!
"For the current emperor, that old guy, I have no hope. My greatest hope is on the prince. As long as we successfully support a prince to ascend the throne and win the battle for the throne, then You will be able to win the gratitude and trust of the new emperor! This is a great achievement. It is the guarantee for the long-term development of the Luo Lin family in the future!" Earl Raymond's eyes were deep. Looking at his son.
Du Wei didn't know how many times he sighed today, but he still looked at his father helplessly: "Yu Li, it is indeed the best way at present, although it is a big gamble. But if If you win the bet, the benefits you will gain will be huge... I just don't know. Which prince did you bet on?"
"Elder Prince."
After listening to his father's answer, although Du Wei had already guessed it. But still couldn't help feeling a little sad.
The eldest prince, he should be the one who sent someone to assassinate Prince Chen last night.
But it seems that he and Prince Chen got together again last night.
In this way, it seems that I am really "wrong". At this moment, Du Wei suddenly felt a little guilty. It seems that my own existence has really brought a lot of trouble to the Luo Lin family.
If there is no existence of its own, then the Luo Lin family will not be caught in the middle of the establishment of the Magic Academy. If it weren't for their own existence, the Luo Lin family would not be in the matter of supporting the new emperor...
From this point of view, I am to the Luo Lin family. Really a scourge.
It was his own existence that made the family fall into this embarrassing situation.
"Father, in your opinion, in the fight for the heirloom, does the First Prince have an advantage over Prince Chen? I spent the night with Prince Chen last night, and I think this person..." Before Du Wei finished speaking, Earl Raymond had already interrupted him: "Prince Chen is young and intelligent, and his intelligence is admirable. He is friendly, has a beautiful chest, and is already very majestic at a young age! I know all these. But unfortunately, if he Born ten years earlier, I will definitely bet on him. It's a pity...he is too young!"
Earl Raymond shook his head: "The Eldest Prince is His Majesty's son who was born in his twenties, and he is fifty years old this year. He is one year older than me. Before Prince Chen was born, His Majesty always regarded him as Heir training place! Prince Chen has only emerged in recent years. However, the first prince has already been deeply rooted in the empire. After decades of careful arrangements, his power and influence in all aspects far exceed that of Prince Chen. Now the empire In China, many important ministers at my age are almost all close friends or old acquaintances who grew up with the First Prince, and there are even many friends who have been close friends since they were young! And Prince Chen is really too young Even in the Northwest War more than 20 years ago, the eldest prince participated in the preparations for the war, and even went to the front to parallax himself. In the military of the empire, his influence is far deeper than that of Prince Chen Many. Especially the control of the imperial guards in the imperial capital! The eldest prince's nearly 30 years of hard work were not in vain. Although Prince Chen has obtained court magicians and inner court secret guards, the overall strength is far behind. "
Du Wei stopped talking. Although he admired Prince Chen very much, he believed in his father's vision. This important minister of the empire who had been in the political arena for half his life must be a hundred times better than his own half-knowledge of the situation.
Du Wei thought for a while, then glanced at his father, his eyes were calm: "Father, I think I understand what you mean."
"Just understand." Earl Raymond sighed: "The day you came back, I asked Alpha to tell you not to go out... Alas, unfortunately, you didn't listen. In fact, I should tell you these things myself, but ..." Having said that, a very complex light flashed in Earl Raymond's eyes.
Du Wei looked at his father. Although his eyes were calm, such calm made people feel even more uneasy.
After a long time, Du Wei whispered: "Father, can I ask you a question? I hope you can tell me the real answer to this question. No matter what the answer is, I am willing to accept it!"
"...you can ask." Earl Raymond's voice seemed a bit bitter.
"On my way to the imperial capital." Du Wei's voice was steady, as if he was talking about other people's affairs: "Those who assassinated me..."
Before Du Wei could finish speaking, a trace of determination flashed in Earl Raymond's eyes: "You don't need to ask, I sent you there."
Du Wei had already guessed the answer, but at this moment he was surprised to find out. Without the slightest anger or resentment in his heart, he looked at his father in front of him, the Earl. Du Wei suddenly felt that there was only a feeling of emptiness in his heart, and even this kind of emptiness prevented him from arousing even a trace of resentment!
He didn't even ask "why".
Hmph... Do I still need to ask
When he came back that day, the Earl had actually explained the answer implicitly.
At that time, Earl Raymond said: "Because of this robe on you!"
This robe, the robe of a bachelor of magic! Because you have become a magician! Your arrival will drag the family into a fierce vortex! so. In order to avoid the difficult position that is about to be brought. For the safety of the family, this son can only be sacrificed! As long as there is no Du Wei. The Luo Lin family can avoid being caught in the middle of the battle between the royal family and the magic union!
What is a son compared to the future of the whole family
Seeing the expression on the face of his eldest son who was almost dead calm, Earl Raymond suddenly trembled in his heart... the boy in front of him. This boy with calm eyes is his son!
Knowing the news that his father was planning to kill him, he was so calm
Is it hate? Or, hate to the extreme. Already numb
"Du Wei." Earl Raymond suddenly mustered all his strength. Loudly said: "There are two things, I didn't deceive you... The first thing is, I did stop calling you back to the imperial capital, and I even tried my best to delay it, but unfortunately I couldn't resist the pressure from the royal family and the magic union in the end. The second thing is... Let me tell you, when I exiled you to the Luolin Plain, I really wanted to protect you. You are my son, even though I thought you were mediocre and incompetent. I also hope You can spend your whole life in peace and prosperity in your hometown! These words. I did not deceive you!"
After a long time, as if a century had passed, Du Wei slowly raised his head and looked at his father's face.
at this moment. This martial artist who has dominated the imperial political arena for many years. The giants of the imperial military. But it seems really old.
Du Wei suddenly smiled, his smile was so calm, and then he looked at his father and said in a calm tone: "Then, father, let me tell you one thing. On the day I came back, I told You: I don't hate you. This sentence, now. Still hasn't changed. I... don't hate you."
After saying this, Du Wei bowed deeply to his father. Then he turned and opened the door to leave the study. Just when he stepped out of the study door, he stopped suddenly again. He didn't turn his head, but turned his back to Earl Raymond, and the voice floated slowly: "There is one more thing, I think although you are very fast I will also know, but it is better to remind you first. Prince Chen... He has a magical magic treasure in his hand, which seems to be able to summon a powerful magical creature. This is what I only learned last night. "
These words made Earl Raymond's face change slightly!
After saying this, Du Wei really left, leaving his father's study room without looking back.
Leaving the gloomy courtyard of Earl Raymond's study, Du Wei felt as if his chest was blocked by something. When he breathed, he felt his chest was heavy. He walked slowly in the Earl's mansion, looking up at the sky.
"This life is as lonely as snow... Hehe, but it's a pity that it's summer now. If you want to see snow, you have to go to the frozen forest."
At this moment, Du Wei suddenly missed everything in the frozen forest!
At least in that place where there are murderous monsters everywhere, it seems that this is the most fulfilling and happiest life I have spent since I came to this world.
Whether it's the old magician Gandolf, or Hussein, as well as the Dardanelles of the Liszt family, the men of the Snow Wolf Mercenary Group who live on adventures all day long... the harsh training there. There to adventure career. It was icy and snowy there, camped in the snowy forest, and drank spirits to keep out the cold. Running on a monster... at least there, but there are still a group of life and death companions who I can trust by my side! !
Although the imperial capital is prosperous, it is not my hometown!
Perhaps it is human nature to evade. At the moment when Du Wei felt lonely in his heart. He walked aimlessly, and when he raised his head, he suddenly found that he had unknowingly arrived at the inner house of the Earl's Mansion.
A tall girl in a maid's attire in front of her was walking towards her. She was the maid of her mother, the countess, and she saw Du Wei from afar. He had already bent down, and then waited for Du Wei to walk in front of him and smiled: "Madam is asking me to find you. I heard that you didn't come back last night, but Madam didn't sleep all night either."
Du Wei smiled and walked in.
The countess was born in a famous noble family, and it is said that when she was young and unmarried, she was like many girls from noble families. He has received an aristocratic education since he was a child, and is quite talented in flowers and painting. After getting married, he and the Earl had a very good relationship. Earl Raymond, who doted on his wife, specially opened a garden in the inner house to satisfy his wife's hobby of playing with various exotic flowers.
At this moment, when Du Wei walked into the yard, he saw his mother standing beside a bunch of flowers. The countess, who had passed her age, was still as beautiful as before. A lavender robe. Standing beside the blooming roses. But it has already made the delicate flowers lose some of their brilliance.
The countess was quietly looking at the flowers in front of her, but she seemed to be in a trance.
Du Wei walked over and said with a slight smile: "Mom, are you admiring the flowers? Or are you conceiving the meaning of painting in your heart? The summer flowers are so gorgeous, why don't you record their beauty on the drawing board, and wait When winter comes, take it out for viewing. Wouldn’t it be more interesting?”
The countess turned around and looked at her son, with a hint of worry on her beautiful face: "Du Wei, come here. I heard that you came back and was called by your father... He was very upset last night, just now Didn't I punish you again?"
Du Wei shook his head, just quietly smiling.
The countess sighed and walked away from the flowers gently. He came to his son, then gently put his arms around Du Wei's shoulders, and said softly: "Your father is in a bad mood recently... I know that the burden of the family has been on his shoulders alone for decades. Although I seldom ask him, after all, I am in the imperial capital, and I can hear some rumors on weekdays. It seems that the family has encountered some troubles recently... "
As she spoke, the beautiful Countess rolled her eyes and stared at her son quietly. Then gently raised his plain hand, as if waving a trace of dust on Du Wei's forehead. Frowning, he said, "Where did you go last night, your clothes are all dirty."
Of course Du Wei would not say that he almost died in a battle with a powerful undead black mage last night, but just smiled and said, "It's nothing, I just messed around with my friends."
"Well, you finally have friends too. I'm relieved." The countess smiled softly, and gently stroked Du Wei's face. Du Wei felt the warmth and delicateness of his mother's fingers, and couldn't help but feel soft. I heard the Countess whispering to herself: "You are my son, and also my first son. Although some things were said, it was a bit unfair to Gabriel...but. During the three years when your father went to the land, there was only You accompany me by my side, in fact, in my heart, I have always loved you more."
Du Wei was silent, just looking at his mother.
"Du Wei, can I ask you one thing?" The countess sighed lightly, and the sigh was like a grievance, faintly passed into Du Wei's ears, making people feel sorry for this beautiful woman. Sad and soft-hearted.
"Mother, tell me." Du Wei smiled: "Any wish of yours is the will of the Supreme God to me!"
"Hush..." The Countess' face changed, and she quickly stretched out her soft palm to cover Du Wei's mouth, and her beautiful eyes were full of gentle reproach: "You are not young anymore. Don't say such blasphemy!" Words, do you understand?"
Oh... I almost forgot, my mother is a devout believer. Du Wei sighed inwardly. His mother knelt down in the temple and prayed for him all night when he was seriously ill when he was young, and on a stormy night.
After a pause, the countess looked at her son, with a plea in her voice: "Du Wei, I actually know that you are not what others say, you are my son, I love you, I love you, and I know you very well." .You are a very smart person, your ability is absolutely unimaginable by others! And your father... Although I don't know why, but your father and son have always been at odds, I know it. But now... your father always Working hard every day, frowning, I am very worried... Du Wei, now at home. Your brother is only eight years old, a young child. Only you can help your father relieve his worries. After all, you It's my blood, and it's also the blood of the Luo Lin family. I just beg you, don't be jealous of your father for neglecting you for so many years, if you can... can you help him... "
At the end, the Countess's voice was already pleading softly, and her kind eyes were full of expectations.
Looking at the mother in front of him, Du Wei suddenly remembered that when he was young, she was wearing a nightgown and came to his bedroom barefoot at night, singing the beautiful and melodious song to accompany him to sleep. .
"Mother..." Du Wei took a deep breath and said slowly, "For you, I am willing to do anything, even to challenge the gods! Don't worry, with me, the glory of the Luo Lin family will never fall!"
The boy was standing in front of his mother, his voice seemed calm, but extremely decisive!
The beautiful countess was smiling, and she looked at her son with relief in her eyes. However, being gentle and kind, she didn't know what kind of burden and pain her beloved son was carrying in her heart. And under such heavy pain, this seemingly simple promise actually represents an almost pious vow!
Summer is in the sky, but Du Wei feels like his heart is like an abyss!
In this chapter, I really want to express some family affection. There is no doubt that in such a family, family affection should be complicated, and may even be unhappy.
I have thought about it for a long time. This chapter is extremely slow and difficult to write, but now I feel that I have described everything I can describe. As for the effect, I think I have written what I want to express. This difficulty, perhaps Not fancy and cool enough, but I hope it is moving.
The last sentence "summer is in the sky, and the heart is like an abyss." This sentence, I typed it out on the keyboard with difficulty after I finished smoking a cigarette. At this moment, I feel that my heart is always a little restless.