The Fat King patted the table: "Okay, let's do this. Andrew, you can consult with the members of the Palace Mage Association in the afternoon. I will give you one day and come up with a complete plan tomorrow." .”
"Your Majesty, take your orders." Andrew breathed a sigh of relief after solving such a big problem.
"So... there is one last thing left." Larvin continued: "Since it is planned to establish two magic schools, will there be a general direction for the selection of the director of the second magic school? "
"..." Everyone was silent. After all, the Palace Mage Association is an organization directly under the royal family. These ministers may be familiar with national government affairs, but they are a little confused when it comes to making decisions about these magic institutions.
"Your Majesty..." Andrew reluctantly said: "I wonder if Mr. Mel can serve as the president of the Palace Mage Association?"
Ralphin shook his head: "I have also considered Mr. Mel as the dean of the college, but Mr. Mel is the highest authority in the magic world of our Hawke Empire. It would be a bit cumbersome to serve as the dean of only one of the colleges. I feel so wronged to him.”
As soon as everyone heard this, they knew that Larvin actually had someone in mind. Who is this person? They looked at Alfred, only to find that this guy just stood there without saying a word, as if it had nothing to do with him.
"Your Majesty..." This time it was Regnar who spoke: "I do have a candidate."
"Tell me."
Regnar paused and then said, "It's His Royal Highness Prince Joffrey."
"Oh? What's the reason?" Larvin continued to ask noncommittally.
"First of all, His Highness Joffrey and Miss Anne are of the same age. Since the dean of one college is already a young man, if the dean of the other college is an elder from the magic world of the empire, it would be a bit disrespectful to that person. So I think it would be better to appoint the deans of both colleges to young people," Regner said.
"Well, yes, I have also considered this matter. Since it is a new institution, we might as well let you young people develop your talents there. Besides, the establishment of the Magic Academy is intended to innovate. In this matter, we old people are not Incomparable." Larvin nodded: "What else?"
"Moreover." Regnar became more confident after hearing Larvin's affirmation, and he continued: "His Royal Highness Joffrey and Miss Anne are both high-level mages, and their attainments in magic are also unmatched by others. Yes, and His Highness Joffrey is the prince of the empire. The boy thinks that His Highness Joffrey is a very suitable candidate regardless of his strength, identity, position, age, etc."
"That's right." Larvin nodded. He glanced at the ministers with strange faces, and then asked, "Do you have any other opinions?"
“…”
"In this case, then this matter has been settled temporarily." Seeing that no one objected, Larvin said: "Also, although I have handed over the two colleges to you young people, if no one is in charge But I'm still a little worried. Let's do this, Mr. Mel will tutor you two as the chief dean. Of course, he won't interfere too much in your affairs. Anne, can you accept this?"
"This is what it should be." Annelotte nodded.
"Well, that's it for today's political meeting." Larvin waved his hand and ended the conversation.
…
After leaving the palace, Annelotte and Regnar returned in a carriage together. Along the way, Annelotte looked at Regnar with an expression that was hesitant to speak.
"If you have any questions, just ask!" Regnar smiled.
"Why did you recommend Joffrey?" Annelotte was a little puzzled. Although it was divided into two magic schools, there was no doubt that either magic school would become popular in the empire. Why did Regnar give such a big piece of fat to Joffrey, who hated him
"Because I have to." Regnar smiled.
"What's the reason?"
Regnar leaned forward, and then whispered: "I have been with the Military Intelligence Agency for so long, I think you also understand, right? In addition to the Military Intelligence Agency, His Majesty also has a very secretive intelligence agency."
"I know this." Annelotte nodded. Although the Military Intelligence Department is currently the largest intelligence organization in the Hawke Empire, most of this organization was built by the Moon Shadow Thieves Guild.
The intelligence organization should be the most loyal and reliable organization to the royal family, but the current Military Intelligence Office obviously cannot fully gain Larvin's trust.
Therefore, in addition to the Military Intelligence Office, Larvin also established a very small and extremely secretive intelligence organization. Although no clear information has been obtained, it can be seen from past intelligence. This organization is absolutely loyal to Larvin, and they do not participate in external intelligence acquisition, but focus most of their energy on internal control and supervision. Therefore, Regnar and Alex and others privately called that agency the Supervision Office.
The existence of the Supervision Office has never been announced to the outside world, and even the Military Intelligence Office's understanding of it only came from some very vague intelligence. Therefore, most people don’t know about this. As a current senior member of the Military Intelligence Agency, Annelotte knew something about this matter.
"With the Supervision Office, His Majesty Larvin naturally knows everything about us people." Regnar continued: "And the current situation is actually not that difficult to understand. To put it simply, the empire is now divided into two A relatively vague big circle. One of them is headed by Joffrey and Alfred. And the other one is headed by Alexander and us. Oh, of course, we also need to consider the military, at least for now , General Manhattan and everyone in the military have a much better attitude towards Alexander than towards Joffrey."
“…”
"Although any king hates his ministers forming cliques. But they also know that everyone has their own preferences. Even if there is no obvious division of power, at least the distance between ministers is inevitable. "Regna said calmly: "So, Anne, you don't have to worry too much about His Majesty being angry because of this."
"Continue what I said before." Regnar looked at Annelotte's thoughtful look and continued: "Look... I, Alexander, and the military who have a vague attitude, if there is another person from the Imperial Academy of Magic at this time... Dean’s words. Don’t you think our power is too much stronger than Joffrey’s? Because of this, His Majesty Larvin will definitely do something. So... "
"So..." Annelotte thought for a while, and suddenly something enlightened came to her: "He wants to maintain the balance of power between the two circles."
"That's right!" Regnar nodded appreciatively. This girl is smarter than him.
As early as the time when Annelotte announced that she was going to enter the Magic Academy, Regnar began to analyze the situation after she entered the academy. What about Joffrey, Alfred, Alexander and the like... On the way back to Merindel, Regnar made himself dizzy. Although he also noticed a bit of brows, he still failed to grasp the key point. In the end, Garona couldn't stand it any longer, so she stepped forward to wake up Regnar.
The only thing Garona reminded Regna was that since Regna's power has increased, Larvin will naturally give Joffrey some benefits. Balance is a very important means for emperors to control their subordinates. No matter which king he is, he doesn't want to see the situation where his courtiers and their families dominate.
Therefore, if Larvin agrees to let Annelotte join the Magic Academy, then it is time to give Joffrey some sweeteners. This sweetness may be big or small, but there is no doubt that it will be there!
It was precisely because of this that Regnar took the initiative to offer this sweet treat to Joffrey.
"Alfred seemed to have seen this problem before, that's why he proposed the establishment of two magic academies." Regnar continued: "I admit that this Alfred is really a headache, but Joffrey, he's a complete idiot."
"You seem to have a lot of prejudice against him?" Annelotte had a faint smile on her face.
"That's right!" Regnar admitted frankly: "Who made him want to touch my woman?"
"You're talking nonsense again!" Annelotte wanted to get angry.
"So, I don't care if Joffrey becomes the dean of this magic academy." Regnar ignored Annelotte's protest and continued: "What if he becomes the dean of the magic academy? Let him Being the dean can only bring out how smart you are, Anne!"
"Do you believe me so much?" Annelotte asked softly with a touch of pink on her face.
"Believe it!" Regnar replied without hesitation.
"..." Annelotte turned her head slightly shyly.
Then she heard Regna continue to say: "Look, you are so powerful every time you beat me. This is the first time I have seen someone who can beat me like this. So, just consider it in terms of the degree of ferocity. , I don’t believe you, who else can you believe? Think about it... Ouch!"
"Huh?" The coachman was startled when he heard Regnar's scream inside. He knocked on the wooden frame of the carriage, and then asked through the curtain: "Sir, you..."
"Ouch!" Regnar screamed first, and then said, "I'm fine! Walk, walk, just drive your way. As long as the car doesn't overturn, just leave me alone!"
Just kidding, after all, I am also the Director of Military Intelligence, and I was violently beaten by a little girl. If this word gets out, how can I be okay? Therefore, no matter what, Regner did not dare to show his head out of the carriage.
However, the coachman was obviously mistaken. He smiled and said to himself with a lewd expression that only appeared among men: "As expected of Lord Regnar of Dark Elegy, what he does is really... radical! But! I like!"
"Ouch, ouch, ouch!" Regnar screamed in agony, and the carriage just bumped forward...