As the leader of a country, the historical books that Lucifer Lestus always read and studied are naturally the collections of the Kingdom of Lestus.
The king's words also made Mogan think deeply.
As the ancient country with the oldest history and the richest heritage among the four existing countries, the ancient books of the Kingdom of Lestus are coveted. This is one of the reasons why scholars from all over the world hope to apply for admission.
"I have no intention of creating contradictions, and I don't care about the trivial matters of finding candidates...unless I do it conveniently. But after discovering Austin Clare's ancestry, I discovered that Lestus's record was different from the facts and may not be fair.
"
Although he was talking about the loopholes in his country's chronicles, the king of Lestus was quite candid, with a solemn expression and no reservations in his words.
"The combination of different ethnic groups generally cannot produce offspring, and most of the births are stillborn. According to you, it is not surprising that a mixed race like Austin has similar origins."
"I'm offended to interrupt..." Mo Gan raised his eyebrows awkwardly, "You should know this - about me being a human with half-dragon blood, or a dragon with human blood."
Humans and dragons never have what the Kuran people call "similar origins."
"Your situation is different, that's another matter. In short, from what I have read, mermaids are indeed the product of the evolution of the Kuran people, but the sharks are different. They are the descendants of the sea monsters who gave birth to wisdom, and they are weapons made by gods.
"
"arms?"
Weapons made by gods, and... sea monsters.
It was a ferocious beast that wreaked havoc across the oceans, especially in the Western Sea, where swarms of ships capsized.
He lacks wisdom, but is feared by his strength and huge body.
Because of this, in dangerous waters, whether the sea monster can be killed is also an important criterion for measuring the strength of the fleet.
If I must say so, their habits are indeed almost the same as those of the sharks. However, the sea monsters themselves are also one of the targets of imitation by the Kuran tribe, who are also marine creatures, so it is normal to be similar to them.
At the same time, Morgan's mind instantly recalled the internal gags of the Blue Eagle Pirates when Lucifer was "wholesale wands".
At that time, in response to Melissa's surprise and suspicion about her wand preference, Austin expressed his dissatisfaction with the Kraken fishbone staff presented to the two small human pirates, and then said this.
"Whenever you fight with people's bones and hit them with skulls, I can take action with that staff!"
No matter how you look at it, this has some profound meaning.
"This can only be regarded as a small shortcoming. In fact, it cannot explain anything. There can be many other explanations, but there is still a coincidence that I cannot ignore."
Lucifer slowly raised his head, his expression solemn, and he looked straight at Morgan.
"It has been 3,504 years since the Kingdom of Lestus was established. You have no time record of the birth of mermaids and sharks, but there are descriptions in what I have seen."
Morgan held his breath.
The two men were still standing at the edge of the beach.
The sound of the wind carried the waves, and the beach that had just been soaked by rain had returned to its usual dry appearance. Even the densely packed footprints were half washed away by the high tide.
As the sun sets in the west, the setting sun dyes the entire sea level a layer of golden yellow.
In the distant mountain forest, the tree crowns are swaying, the branches and leaves are whirling, and occasionally a few birdsong or animal roars can be heard, with lingering echoes.
"This is the content of the chronicle of Lestus that has been circulated for a long time. Although it may not be the original text, it has included all the key points as much as possible."
Lucifer's eyes flashed, he searched out each word from his mind and relayed it in a low voice.
"'The mermaid was dissatisfied with the gift of magic power, and was even more greedy for the divine power to control the weather, and was cursed for this. Everything happened at the beginning of the kingdom, and the reasons were recorded by the most noble messenger in the world.'"
The most noble messenger in the world.
In the important books of the Kingdom of Lestus, naturally only one person can be described in this way.
Don't be willing to even think about it.
"So, what you mean is..."
"Every generation of kings or queens of the Kingdom of Lestus is just like me, both a mage and a leader - although they may not necessarily have the same magical power as me, but that is the fact."
Lucifer nodded.
"If your understanding is correct, the situation will develop according to the most likely scenario. The culprit who transformed the mermaids and caused the disappearance of the Kuran tribe may be the first king of the Kingdom of Lestus."
Even though he was speculating on his senior among his seniors, Lucifer's face did not change at all.
It's like not talking about a divided civilization, but just talking about other people's housework while having nothing to do.
Seeing the king's expression, this picture also flashed in Mogan's mind:
The Kuran people who had transformed into half-human beings were sent to the palace. The erudite mage who claimed to be the messenger next to the throne smiled confidently and stepped forward to preside over the transformation. At the same time, he revealed the face of Lucifer Lestus.
——It’s not that Lucifer looks like a bad guy, the main thing is that he truly “comes from the same source”.
To be honest, Mogan didn't know how he should react.
Being too calm may cause you to look down on the big news, but reacting too fiercely may seem too exaggerated.
But Mogan still thought of a countermeasure.
"So, what do you think?"
Transferring conflicts is an eternal and classic way of handling conflicts.
Before Morgan could feel complacent about his idea, Lucifer took the initiative to end the topic.
"Anyway, I will take advantage of these few years outside to confirm whether some of Lestus's records are correct. So Grande, it's your turn to tell me what conditions are required for you to cooperate with my plan?"
Upon hearing this, Mo Gan took a deep look at His Majesty the King.
Lucifer was also keenly aware of this, fearing that Morgan would suddenly regret it again.
——But Mogan seemed to be able to read minds, which immediately dispelled his doubts.
"Don't worry, I have no intention of going back on my words. It's just that knowing your other purposes has changed my bargaining chip."
Lucifer had not yet relaxed, "Then what do you mean?"
"Although the initial use of quid pro quo to start cooperation is just a metaphor, it is still valid. Since you use 'transaction' to describe this matter, if you don't mind, I can also communicate with you in a more 'businessman' way."
Lucifer nodded and confirmed his proposal.
"First of all, there is no conflict of interest between my current purpose and your plan. Secondly, whether I can achieve the ultimate result of becoming a killer is currently unknown."
Mo Gan stretched out two fingers and paused in the air for a moment, giving him enough reaction time to let the special negotiator in front of him understand clearly.
According to His Majesty the King, it naturally includes two parts.
The first one is to learn from Lucifer, starting from the "interrupting spell casting" mentioned before, and study the method of fighting the strongest mage.
The second step is the real practical step, and the king himself cannot determine the result. The main purpose is to kill people - to be a temporary killer with a definite target and an unknown time.
Now, Morgan can indeed accept Lucifer's so-called "kill him" proposal, unlike in the past when he immediately retreated because the result of the second step may involve the shadow in his heart.
Because he discovered a problem.
It's so simple that it can be shortened into one sentence: the mage may be too strong, but he is still too weak.
Even if he has the blood of a dragon, the talent of a warrior, the talent of a mage, wisdom that is better than ordinary people... and a large amount of wealth that he doesn't spend much outside.
But that is not the power of real insurance.
This is a world full of magic.
Although mages are not revered, and are accompanied by all kinds of tragedies and drawbacks, no one can deny that in the twin continents, magic is to a large extent a part of the construction of this world.
an integral part.
To prevent yourself from losing your life or losing your wealth due to irresistible magic, one way is to become a person who can deal with the most powerful all-powerful mage.
Although it is quite risky, and in Mogan's opinion the success rate needs to be improved, it is indeed a method.
Maybe even the only way.
"As for the next point, I'm afraid it's a bit beyond your original expectations. What has been making me think hard and make a decision is not the chips you have to pay, but the price I have to pay."
Lucifer's eyes widened in shock.
Even he couldn't understand how the extremely shrewd Morgan Grande could dig a hole for himself and come up with conditions for himself.
The wizard king of the Kingdom of Lestus clearly offered a huge temptation of benefits. Under this situation, Morgan did not choose to accept this gift again, but looked for what price he would have to pay.
Isn't this just looking for trouble?
But for the time being, only Mo Gan himself knows how many ulterior motives are involved.
"You want to explore the history that may be wrong in Lestus's records. But this kind of negotiation is very difficult for you. And the price I propose is to let me serve as a 'guide' to help you achieve this unconditionally.
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At this time, Mogan quietly changed his honorific and continued to give some slight explanations.
The key point is that it is not completely contrary to one's will, but strikes the right balance, and is just enough for His Majesty the King to understand and be more convinced.
Morgan's eyes were as bright as fire, and he looked directly at Lucifer, who was seeking a reliable answer, and spoke in a deep voice:
"Sir Lestus, I am a businessman who is good at fair transactions rather than getting something for nothing. Estimating prices is also my strong point - the teachings of the strongest mage are much more rare than the task of being a 'killer'.