Chapter 186 Definitely next time
Colin sat in the carriage and stretched his waist lazily.
The fifteen-day journey was finally coming to an end. He didn't even need to look outside. He only heard a burst of music coming from outside every once in a while, and he knew he had arrived in Osteria.
Osteria is located in the middle of the Western Continent, and the capital Wilna is located in the northeast. Therefore, after entering the principality, you need to continue driving for one day to reach it.
"Mr. Snape, I heard that Lord Felix has a very bad temper."
Harold and Burke sat upright in the carriage. The closer they got to their destination, the more excited they became, but also the more nervous they became.
Originally, the two of them were sitting in a carriage at the back, but as Wilna approached, Colin called them over and told them some about Osteria's customs and celebrities.
"Top magicians have somewhat weird personalities." Colin said: "Felix is already considered normal - as long as you don't call him by his name in front of him."
Although Felix visited Ilya for a period of time, due to his status as Harold, Burke and others, he was naturally out of reach.
But this time, there were only two of them as official exchange staff following Cohen Snape to Osteria, so they obviously had to be prepared.
"Mr. Snape, I heard that Mr. Simont, one of the three great magicians in Osteria, has also been working on the energy conversion rate of the burning magic pattern group. Unfortunately, you got there first. Will it happen this time?
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"Since this is an academic exchange, we don't want to make it too political," Colin said half-truthfully.
"I'm just picking up your teeth." Colin smiled.
"Welcome to Wilna." Felix, who hadn't seen him for more than a month, didn't change at all and hugged him warmly on the street.
Three-story residential apartments are not common even in areas like Wilna, where magic is prosperous and the economy is developed.
Although Werna still has a city wall, not much has been preserved, only its historical and ornamental value remains.
Generally speaking, the population of this world is not large, multi-story buildings are technically troublesome, and the necessity is not great.
"I'm just going to talk about my thoughts on the paper. There are no special requirements." Although he was very confident in his academic standards, it was the first time for Colin to give such a speech.
"Welcome Mr. Snape. Since we received the news a few days ago, we have made full preparations. The bus will definitely entertain you."
Felix serves as the honorary director of the Elemental Theory Department of Wilna High School of Magic, so this time it was nominally an invitation from the academy, but Colin knew very well that Felix must have contributed to it.
"Yes, you should at least learn a few famous local pieces of music." Burke echoed this time: "Mr. Snape, you are from Brighton, and you must be very good at art and music."
It is said that this is still Felix's own private property, but he has never lived in it.
"The Albert Prize has an actual reward of 100 gold francs. Moreover, your other paper will not be concluded until at least next year. No one can say what will happen in the meantime."
"That's not necessarily true. I remember that the proof of the fourth conjecture came from the princess." Harold was not convinced.
The other party seemed to have expected this result and did not make too much effort to stay.
Felix said: "You are still on the rise in your academic career, so there is no harm in getting more honors."
"Don't worry, I'll make the arrangements." Felix was obviously very satisfied with his decision. From his standpoint, he certainly hoped that Cohen Snape would alienate Banner's aristocratic group.
"Haha..." Colin glanced at the two of them and ignored them.
"Tomorrow, staff from Wilna University will come to formally greet you. Are you ready to give a speech?"
"oh."
"Mr. Joel, it's nice to meet you, but we have already booked our accommodation. Please express my apology to Mr. Ambassador for me."
Banner is still in power now with the Grand Duke and the nobles, and most of the people in the embassy are from the other side. Although he warmly welcomed the arrival of Cohen Snape, Colin did not intend to live here in the end.
Felix finally arranged an apartment for Colin and the dozen or so people accompanying him, which was larger and more grand than the place Colin had rented in Ilia.
"Don't think blindly, the great magician won't be so stingy."
Because of the long-term peace, the Western Continent, especially the cities in the Blue Alliance, have not experienced war for a long time. Many cities have even knocked down their city walls, thinking that they hinder traffic.
Not all of the 112 countries in the Western Continent will establish embassies for each other. Although the Principality of Banner is not a member of the Blue Alliance, its national strength and important geographical location also allow it to occupy a place in the Western Continent.
"We are going for academic exchange, why are we meeting a princess?" Boerke's character is obviously more stable.
"It's obvious that you don't plan to live in the embassy anymore."
According to the agreement, the academic exchange will last for several days, and the first stop will be Wilna High School of Magic.
After entering the city, the guards and guides provided by the academy drove the carriage directly to the Banner Embassy in Osteria.
"I also heard that Princess Veronica of Tulum is also in Wilna. I wonder if I can meet her this time." Harold chuckled and said, "It is said that the princess is very beautiful."
"Of course, especially the paper on water arrow optimization, I heard that you also rejected the nomination?" Felix asked.
Wilna is located in the northeast of Osteria. The Doru River, the second largest river in the Western Continent, passes through the city, dividing Wilna into three parts: the inner city, the outer city and the suburbs.
When Colin led people out of the embassy, he found that Felix had come to greet him in person.
"By the way, Mr. Snape, Wilna is the city of music, but I know very little about music and can only play a few drums. Will I be disliked by others?"
Colin was a little unaccustomed to the meeting etiquette in the middle of the Western Continent, so he responded: "Hello, Your Excellency Felix."
When Colin heard Veronica's name, he thought of their two-year "online love".
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Banner's ambassador to Wilna did not show up. It is said that he happened to be out and was received by an embassy staff member named Joel. He was a short old man with dark skin and wrinkles on his face.
Every time he smiles, his lower row of yellow and black teeth is exposed.
If it were not for the mission in Ilia, Colin would not value honor at all. After all, the identity of Cohen Snape would not last long, and he would disappear from everyone's sight after completing all the missions.
But that 100 jinlang is really a pity.
"It's up to you." He nodded sincerely: "I will do it next time."
Felix: "..."
Chapter completed!