For several days in a row, Galt spent time in Alves' official residence. He liked staying here, not because the environment here was fresh, elegant, clean and tidy. But here, he felt relaxed and at ease.
Compared with the complex institutions and departments in the administrative center, it is much quieter here. More often, Galt likes to be alone, rather than a large group of people chattering away.
"You are a research-oriented talent."
Alves saw the character of this metal magician early on. In fact, this was also what Rhodes saw early on. Therefore, except that the position of principal of the Heart of Steel Magic School is a real job, the other positions given to Galt
The positions are more of an honorary position. That is, the kind where the name is used and the salary is paid in vain. The purpose is to retain this unique genius.
"Maybe, compact and high-intensity work may not be suitable for me. I still like to stay in the laboratory and study things that interest me. I may have to live up to the great lord's expectations of me."
Galt sighed and answered shyly.
"You don't have to have such a burden, Mr. Mage Galt. In fact, the Great Lord never expected you to be a competent official in the first place."
Alves said it bluntly.
Galt's eyes widened with confusion on his face.
"It's very simple, haven't you noticed? Apart from the upcoming Heart of Steel Magic School, are the other official positions assigned to you all sinecures? Chief Advisor, Vice President of the Association, do you think these positions have regular daily tasks?
?"
"Not at all."
Alves snapped his fingers and then said——
"Consultants, whether chief or not, are essentially consultants. When they encounter problems or have questions they don't understand, they need you to answer them and give them suggestions. That's all. As for the Engineers Association
Vice President, you just have time to attend meetings occasionally and show your face. You also have no substantive work tasks. Lord Rhodes arranged these positions for you just to give you enough time to do research."
Galt suddenly realized something, but at the same time, he felt a sense of indebtedness in his heart. How could he be worthy enough to be so respected by the king of a country? I believe that as long as Rhodes likes someone, the Snow Queen will not object. After all,
, she is Rhodes' precious daughter... Everyone knows that without Rhodes in Kislev, there would be no current Snow Queen Denis.
"How should I work hard to repay the lord's kindness?"
Galt touched the back of his head, which had sparse hair, and asked in confusion.
"Just do what you're good at."
Alves replied softly.
"but……"
As soon as he changed the subject, Galt immediately listened attentively.
"However, you have to know that your promotion this time is an exception. Among the people working under Rhodes, no one was directly promoted to the top without any merit. You are the first one. Although the research and development of copper plating
The material is very magical, but after all, it is just a water supply project. Among the people working under Rhodes, none of them followed him from birth to death before being promoted."
"The captain of the Norscan Guard, Celta, followed him when he was at Blackhammer Castle. He went through life and death all the way to reach his current status. The same goes for the high priest Yeskovitch. The leader of the Royal Guards, Virgil, is even more in danger.
On this occasion, those who can withstand the test of loyalty, each of these people were once life and death comrades with Rhodes, and they have achieved today's status and achievements. And you, it is really an accident. Even that imperial nobleman Bran
Diotto spent huge sums of money to help Rhodes and Kislev."
Galt was a little embarrassed to be told, and he felt very sorry. But he could only shrug, saying that all this was not my wish, but was forced on me by your great lord.
But Alves didn't mean any disdain or blame. He waved his hand and continued reading——
"So, in order to balance people's hearts and convince the public, Lord Rhodes plans to let you participate in this hell pit expedition."
As soon as he finished speaking, Galt's heart tightened. He stared at Alves with a troubled expression.
"Don't worry, I'm not really asking you to charge into the battle. You are Rhode's treasure. Why would he let you rush to the front line now? Rhode's intention is to use this hell pit expedition to make you gilded."
"There will be knights and heavy infantry to protect you. You only need to show your face on the front line. If convenient, cast two spells to protect the soldiers in front. With this experience, your status in Kislev will be
It can be more stable. Otherwise, even if the great lord reuses you, it is inevitable that others will criticize you."
Alves said in a deep voice.
He saw that the mage looked a little embarrassed, and he was also embarrassed. Where is the pit of hell? A place where ghosts and ghosts swarm to death, an abyss that even light cannot reach. This imperial mage has just arrived, and his butt is not even hot yet, so he wants him
It was really difficult for him to go to that position.
However, what came out of Galt's mouth next made Alves' jaw drop in shock.
"Since I'm going, why are you pretending? I can't pretend to be such a hypocritical villain. Since you want me to go, then I will go directly to the front line. Give me the most difficult task, just like you said,
I have to come up with something to convince people."
The young mage said in a high-pitched voice. The pride and confidence shone on his face again.
"No, no, no, what Rhodes means is that you must be protected and you must not be allowed to participate in any life-threatening mission."
"What's the difference between that and a tortoise?"
Galt asked loudly.
In fact, there was something else he didn't say in his mind - I am an imperial mage and alchemist, but I let a group of Kisli ladies protect me like a child. Wouldn't it be a joke to say it out loud?
"I can protect myself."
Galt stood up and said——
"I can plate a layer of copper on the surface of the iron pipe, and I can also plate a layer of metal on the surface of the skin. If necessary, I can also turn a living creature into a bronze statue. Let me ask, what are the warriors of Kislev and
Mage, who has this ability?"
"Frost Witches can, but they are strictly trained combat witches. And you..."
Alves was about to refute, but was interrupted again by Galt——
"I just don't like fighting and killing, but if necessary, I will be merciless. In fact, a person's ability cannot be obtained through training and hard work. Acquired training and hard work are important, but if there is no talent,
Ordinary people will never reach the level of experts and masters."
Galt spoke eloquently, and the implication behind his words was actually beyond words. Like other imperial nobles, what Alves saw in this young mage was not only pride, but pride... That arrogance could be seen from his pair of eyes.