It’s getting harder and harder to be a villain these days

"Ah."

After saying that, Vickrey went out, and Tia followed after hesitating for a while.

"...Gong, congratulations to you, you are really lucky." Tiya said hesitantly.

Vickery turned to look at her.

"Tiya, after the appraisal is over, go and take the blue and white porcelain vase home. I'm still a little worried."

"Ah? Where are you going?"

“The college still has work to do.”

"...Huh? Why do you keep running to the academy so often lately?"

Tia narrowed her eyes with a suspicious look on her face.

"You don't need to know."

"Could it be that I have a new lover? But that's okay. Just give up on that cold woman. I don't know what's good about her."

"..."

Vickery didn't bother to explain, just got into the car and asked the groom to drive towards the college.

Tia was still standing in the middle of the road muttering.

"There is definitely someone..."

----

At the same time, Kitty, who was preparing afternoon tea for the professor, couldn't help but sneeze.

"You have the flu?"

Chapter 55 Special Provisions

After arriving at the college, Weekly immediately walked into the office.

Through the crystal ball, he contacted Kitty.

"Kitty, can you come over here?"

"Yes, come right away!"

In less than 30 seconds, Kitty ran in happily with the nameplate of associate professor on her chest.

"Professor, this is the scented tea I brewed according to your preference..."

She was holding a wooden tray, a teacup and an exquisite teapot in her hands. The faint fragrance of tea could be smelled even from a distance.

Kitty gently placed the tray on the table next to her and took the initiative to pour a cup of tea.

Vickery took it and took a sip. The taste was mellow and pure, and it was obvious that a lot of thought had been put into it.

"The tea is good. Are you ready for the other thing?"

"Ah? What preparations? What should I do?"

Kitty was stunned for a moment, a little at a loss.

"A matter about the Wizards' Council."

"....Ugh?"

Kitty blinked as if she didn't understand what he was saying.

Vickery said calmly.

"I mean, as an assistant you will be attending the Wizarding Council with me."

“Eh hey hey hey??”

Kitty's eyes widened for a moment, and her mouth slowly opened as if in slow motion. It could even fit a fist into it.

"Really, really? I, I, I..."

"Be quiet."

"..."

Kitty quickly shut her mouth, but her eyes widened even more.

Vickery, who was worried that it would explode later, added.

"Of course, you have the right to refuse. After all, the Wizards Council may be in danger."

"Ah? No, no, no, I'll go. You can leave now!"

"Is that so?"

According to the rules of the Wizards Council, you can bring one guard and assistant to the venue, but since Weekley can't find a suitable knight now, he plans to bring only one assistant.

In terms of candidates, Tia is definitely not good. Her magic has been wasted for so many years. She can't protect herself when in danger, and she can't live without her in the territory.

Then the only wizards who are familiar with him are the fat professor Leylin and Kitty...

Although Kitty's strength is also an issue, Weekly really doesn't want to take that fat man on a trip...

"Then leave in three days and prepare in advance."

"Yes! I will definitely prepare well. Thank you for giving me this opportunity. Thank you! Thank you!"

Kitty kept bowing and thanking her. Although her talent was mediocre, she also had her own ambitions.

"I'll buy food, maps, magic items, clothes, and..."

Kitty counted the supplies one by one, her silly look was a bit cute.

Vickery saw everything and smiled lightly.

This journey is full of dangers, so it's better to prepare a defensive robe for her...

----

at the same time.

In front of the magic train station, the patrolling guards saluted Earl Tyne one by one.

The war-prone areas of the empire are roughly divided into three directions: north, northwest, and southwest, and are suppressed by three counts respectively.

Their main task is to resist and annihilate the invading foreign lands. Among them, the Clare family in the north, which is known as the holy land of warriors, is the most important, while the Pearl family in the southwest has a reputation that is not inferior to them. Both sides are well supported by the generals. .

"I wish the Earl a safe journey! The wizard's council goes smoothly!"

Taenle smiled and nodded.

"Thank you. Could you please help us carry the salute to the car?"

"Yes!"

Standing next to the station bound for the Wolf Mountains in the north, Olivia quietly looked at the snowflakes falling on the bridge of her nose.

"It's May, and it will still snow."

Taen'er felt that her daughter was quite cute at the moment and smiled dotingly.

"The imperial capital is close to the north. It's normal. Let's get on the bus quickly."

"Ah."

The two got on the train together.

The super VIP seat reserved by Tai Ener is half the size of a carriage. It is fully equipped with tables, carpets, sofas, beds, etc. It is more like a hotel room than a carriage.

"Father, how long will it take to arrive?"

"Normally it takes 12 hours, but we got there in 6 hours by express train."

Ordinary trains need to stop at nearby platforms, but express trains do not. This is a direct train to the Wolf Mountains, and the pursuit is speed.

"Can you tell me now what the previous intelligence was?"

Olivia asked a question, placing her writing utensils and magic notebook on the table.

"There will be an attack on the train in three days."

Olivia was quite surprised, and the movement of her hand was a pause.

"Then why not expose them in advance?"

"If intelligence is leaked, the attackers will decisively abandon this plan and turn to another plan, but a hasty plan will inevitably lead to unnecessary killings, which is counterproductive."

"..."

Seeing Olivia's puzzled look, Tain'er smiled and then added.

"Dear, don't blame yourself too much. This is too common. The competition 15 years ago was even more intense than this. The act of participating in the Wizards' Conference is a war in itself."

"why?"

"The Wizards' Council...all the families that have participated in the council will be recorded in history. It represents power and reputation, which is a fatal attraction to some wizarding families."

"And you have to know that although there are only 12 places open to the world in the Wizarding Council, we are not the only 12 traditional wizarding families who have received invitations..."

20 years, 27 years, 15 years.

Because the council was held for too long, and as time went by and the authority of the wizard council soared into the sky, the idea of ​​attending the council to prove oneself was as deep-rooted in every wizard's heart as poison.

"And the Parliament has a special rule..."

1. Any family that is summoned but fails to attend will be permanently disqualified from participating in the Wizards' Council.

2. If a member of the council is unable to come due to an accident on the way, another family member will be summoned to take his place.

"Dear, if you want to replace the 12 major families, what is the most efficient way?"

"..."

Olivia suddenly figured it out.

Assassination is the fastest and most effective method.

"But won't you be punished for this?"

"Hahaha."

Tyne laughed loudly.

So far, my protection of my daughter seems to be a bit too much...

Compared to the day after Olivia suffered so much, she realized that she lived in a cruel world.

Maybe it's time to teach her...

"Dear, the current 12 traditional families, including us, all climbed up this way."

"...So are we?"

"Yes, if you have to punish, all wizards will not be spared, so no one will hold you responsible. It is normal to die on the way to the Wizards Council."

As the saying goes, under the right time, the theory of innocence of the perpetrator will become a reality.

Speaking of this, Tain'er remembered the situation at that meeting 15 years ago, which was much more serious than it is now...

"Of course, compared with the past, it is now a peaceful and prosperous time. Although the authority of the Wizards' Council is still absolute, the leader of the new council, Zelidan, hates armed conflicts, so everyone has restrained themselves a lot."

"..."

"Just keep making small moves."

Taen'er smiled silently, saying that others seemed to be talking about himself at the same time.

Olivia nodded as if she understood, and then looked towards

Outside the window, I don’t know what I’m thinking.

----

"Bang, bang, bang~"

The burning magic stone transmits magic power to all parts of the train, driving it forward.

Accompanied by the noise coming from the wheels and tracks, Olivia concentrated on reviewing on the table.

The contents of the notebook are about Vickrey's lessons.

She tried hard to recall every word that Vickery said, while remembering the teachings, she also used her body to understand the mystery of magic...