Compared with the previous two years, the New Year flavor of Melinder this year is obviously much stronger. The capital of the Hawke Empire was enveloped in a festive atmosphere at this time. Many pedestrians walking on the road will show friendly smiles when they meet strangers' eyes. Normally, when people find someone staring at him, they will only cover their wallets tighter.
In addition, many merchants and shops in Merindel took this opportunity to hold activities. Looking at the cheap prices of the goods in the windows, many residents opened their wallets and gave themselves a luxury.
It’s the Chinese New Year, and we need to rest and indulge occasionally, right
Whenever such an idea appears in people's minds, they become more comfortable spending money.
Relaxed and happy, this is the emotional tone of the current residents of the entire Melinder and even the entire Hawke Empire. And this, of course, also includes Regnar, who complains all day about being too busy and dizzy. Because the Hawke Empire has currently slowed down its offensive, it is rare for Regnar to take a breath these days. In his own words, he was finally able to take a walk on the street and reminisce about his childhood.
Uh... I need to explain here that this guy was a thief when he was a child, so once he recalls his childhood, many people's wallets will suffer. But fortunately, Regnar is still a good man who cares about the sufferings of the people, so he usually steals money from corrupt officials or wealthy businessmen who seem to have plundered a lot of money from the people.
"Hehe..." At night, Regnar's eyes couldn't help but shine when he looked at the money bags on the table.
In fact, this guy is a money addict. There was no way around it. The experience of being afraid of poverty when he was a child had already destined Regnar to be a man who was blind to money. However, Kordak's departure a year ago and Angelista's brutal killing half a year ago have made him still unable to recover. No, in order to fill his pocket again, he has been "working" very hard these days.
"Hey, are you in there?" Although he saw no one, Regner immediately recognized that the person speaking was Annelotte. In fact, even if the timbre is ignored, Regnar can easily distinguish the voices of the Frost Maiden from those of Irene and Inelise.
Because Annelotte rarely calls herself by her own name, and it is even more impossible to softly call herself "Brother Regnar" like Irene or Inelise (pretending to be Irene in the Underdark) does not count). Annelotte only used one word every time she called Regnar, and that was "hello"...
"Yes, come in, Anne." Regnar said quickly. Annelotte's relationship with him has also developed greatly in the past six months, although it has not yet broken through the last layer of boundaries like Irene. But this girl would come to stay with him occasionally when she had nothing to do.
"Don't get me wrong, I'm just here to teach Ini more conveniently." Annelotte explained at the time.
After Annelotte opened the door and came in, she saw Regnar setting up a table full of money bags, but the Frost Girl didn't seem very surprised by this.
"Would you like to take two?" Regnar coaxedly spread his hands, indicating that he could choose from the wallets on the table.
"No need." Annelotte was too lazy to ridicule that Regnar, as the dignified director of military intelligence and the strongest assassin in the empire, could also steal things. Because she had already made sarcasm a few days ago, but Regnar seemed completely immune to it, and even took Annelotte's sarcasm as a compliment to his own stealing skills. This guy is really a thief...
"That's still the old rule, half for me and half for the people in the slums." Regnar shrugged. He knew that as a mage, Annelotte couldn't possibly be short of money. For the Frost Girl, the money might just be a magic trick. Just a fraction of the test.
It is worth mentioning that Regnar is not completely guilt-free about stealing other people's money, so he chose to take the path of robbing the rich and giving to the poor.
It has to be said that sometimes the ancients were far wiser than modern people, and robbing the rich and giving to the poor is one of the manifestations of their wisdom.
You see, robbing the rich and giving to the poor can satisfy your hatred of the rich, and is a very good way to vent your displeasure with the rich. Secondly, it can balance the gap between the rich and the poor and build a perfect society where everyone can be prosperous. Third, you can get a good reputation - at least in the eyes of those poor people, this guy who throws pies to them for free is a real good person. Fourthly, you can feel at ease even when you commit crimes, and even when you commit crimes, you can do so under the guise of acting on behalf of heaven. Fifthly, and most importantly, he can make Regnar earn a lot of income, even though half of this income has to be distributed to a group of people he doesn't know at all.
Therefore, Regnar had to admire the first person who came up with the method of making money by robbing the rich and giving to the poor. And he jumped into the big pit left by his predecessors called "robbing the rich and giving to the poor" without hesitation. So far, he has gained a certain reputation in the slums of Melinder, and many poor people are lying in their garbage piles to praise his generosity. He was also given the nickname "Light of the Dark Night", symbolizing that he was the only light for these poor people in the endless darkness.
But they never imagined that the light in the dark night that they recited and the dark elegy that they reviled were actually the same person. As a party involved, Regner couldn't help but feel that the world was really full of irony after seeing such a result.
"What do you want from me today?" Regnar asked while playing with a few gold coins.
"I think you must have heard." Annelotte looked at Regner and said, "The annual meeting and the first closing ceremony of the Magic Academy are held at the same time, both on December 31st."
"Yes." Regnar nodded. This was news that the entire Merindel knew. As the intelligence leader, it was impossible for Regnar not to know about it.
"Ini is the best student in the first batch of the Second Magic Academy." Annelotte continued: "So, she may have to give a speech."
"Oh?" Regnar was a little surprised when he heard this. He asked worriedly, "Is Yini actually going to give a speech in public? Can this girl do it?"
"Don't look at her with the same eyes as in the past." Annelotte said with some dissatisfaction: "In the past six months, not only has Yi Ni's grades been the best in the academy, but her practical ability and speed of improvement have also been among the best. She is well-deserved for being number one. Not only that, in order to prevent Irene from being harassed by the boys in the college, Yi Ni also organized a club called... called the 'Guarding Group'... As the president of the club, speaking in public is essential. So, your There is no need to worry at all.”
"That's good." Regnar breathed a sigh of relief: "Then, what do you need me to do?"
"I haven't read her speech, so all this is just speculation." Annelotte said: "But I think the content of her speech should be related to you, so I hope you will be prepared under everyone's attention. Prepare to speak. Otherwise, don’t blame me if you make a fool of yourself.”
"..." Regnar was stunned for a moment, then said with a wry smile: "How does this have anything to do with me?"
"Don't tell me that you forgot your promise to Yi Ni." Annelotte's eyes were a little fierce. She seemed to be staring at Regna angrily, as if he would use violence if he said the wrong word again. Same.
"..." Regnar fell silent after hearing what Annelotte said. He threw away the gold coins in his hand, and after a long time he said helplessly: "I thought you all had forgotten about this..."
"You haven't forgotten, how could we forget? Ini is even less likely to forget!" Annelotte was really angry at this time. She took a step forward, and then asked somewhat coercively: "I am now I just want to ask you, does what you said back then still count?!"
"..." Regnar did not answer.
"No." Annelotte denied her question again. She changed her words and said, "I want to ask, do you still want to count again?"
"Do you want to listen to the truth?" Regnar asked in a low voice.
"nonsense!"
"I'm sorry, Annie." Regnar said guiltily, "I want to count."
"Why are you apologizing to me?" Annelotte asked.
"Because... I think this will hurt you." Regnar lowered his head and replied.
"Then you are hurting Yi Ni now?" Annelotte was furious. She looked at Regna and said without stopping: "What did you promise? When she was sixteen When she was 16 years old, let her be your fiancée. But she was already sixteen years old two months ago! What did you do? You didn't even fart! Yi Ni, she has been waiting, she I have been waiting eagerly for you to speak. Are you blind or deaf? Or are you heartless? And now you have not mentioned a word about this?!"
"I want to mention it! Of course I want to mention it! Erin has been urging me for the past two months! I am also very willing. But..." Regnar said with seven parts helplessness and three parts distress: "But I don't want to either Let you..."
"Don't be so pretentious here!" Annelotte blushed a little when she heard this, but she still said angrily: "How big is the relationship between you and me? Why would I be angry because Yi Ni became your fiancée? ?What does this have to do with me?! Let me tell you, this thing is just a good thing in my opinion! But what really makes me angry and disgusting is your irresponsibility and cowardice. In my opinion, you are like this It’s like teasing Yi Ni’s feelings! This is what I really hate!”
"..." Regnar couldn't help but froze after hearing this. It took him a minute before he hesitated and said, "Can I take your words seriously?"
"Of course! I, Annelotte, disdain to lie!"
"Then... I understand." Regnar nodded. He held it in for a while before asking, "Should I say thank you to you?"
"Turn your thanks into an apology to Yi Ni! I don't need your thanks!" Annelotte said these words coldly, then turned and left.
"This girl..." Regnar felt as if the sound of Annelotte slamming the door had been echoing in his ears. He smiled bitterly and said: "You are really stubborn..."