Trafford's Trading Club

Chapter 1688: Chapter 38: As Long As I’m Here

Every day, guards sent from the palace escort Professor Jin Kailun from his home to the palace, where he instructs Lei Yaz in his studies.

This is already the fourth day after formal lessons began.

“I must say, although the child has no desire to learn, he is quite intelligent,” Professor Jin Kailun said, stroking his beard inside the royal exclusive Flywheel carriage.

Across from him, Konghai was reading a biography, which was about one of the great sages from the Limoria civilization before the submersion era of the Undersea City… It is said that Professor Jin Kailun spent most of his life researching from various sources and compiling data to write it.

The name of this great sage was Liz.

The book flipped to a new page, but Konghai suddenly said, “It’s already the fourth day, and you still don’t plan to tell the lady you’ve confined that your student is her child?”

“Do you think I should tell Kaia now?” asked Professor Jin Kailun, looking out the window.

“That’s your issue.” Konghai turned another page of the book.

“Telling her now is of no use,” Professor Jin Kailun shook his head and said, “Besides inflaming her emotions, it brings no benefit to us. There is a kind of emotion that cannot be judged by common sense, called motherly love. A parent’s love for their child can make the weak incredibly strong, and can drive them more insane than anyone else.”

The page was about to turn, but it halted under Konghai’s thumb… He subconsciously pressed his index finger down, rubbing gently against the slightly rough paper.

Although the Magic Energy technology of the Undersea City is quite advanced, magic energy technology is not omnipotent and cannot replace all materials… The material for making paper is quite scarce in the Undersea City.

“Fatherly love, motherly love… what is the love between family?” He looked at Professor Jin Kailun with an eager gaze for knowledge.

“You wouldn’t understand,” Professor Jin Kailun smiled slightly, “but those who do, naturally will.”

Konghai was expressionless, then he raised the biography written by Professor Jin Kailun himself, pointing at a line of text saying, “There’s a typo here.”

“Nonsense! There’s no way I wrote a typo!”

“You did.”

“Nonsense! I don’t write typos! If there is one, it must be a problem with the input method!”

The Flywheel slowly entered through the palace’s side gate and soon arrived at the Tianchen Courtyard.

Professor Jin Kailun emerged from the carriage a bit flustered, looking rather displeased… Konghai, with a calm expression, followed closely beside Professor Jin Kailun.

They walked through the hallway, the palace guards led the way ahead and monitored from behind.

At this time, Professor suddenly whispered, “Later, I will request to take Lei Yaz to the royal library… watch the route carefully, and remember it.”

Konghai’s gaze shifted slightly, then he imperceptibly nodded.

But as soon as they reached the Tianchen Courtyard, they heard a commotion from the courtyard… it was Lei Yaz’s voice.

“I won’t practice! Just won’t! Even if I have to accompany that old fool Jin Kailun all day without eating and starve here, I, Lei Yaz, will not spar with you!”

Professor Jin Kailun and Konghai entered and saw Lei Yaz sitting on the ground – still wrapped in bandages.

During these few days, instead of the wounds on Lei Yaz’s body healing due to his rapid growth constitution, they had worsened day by day – yes, during the afternoon lessons, he was beaten.

Professor Jin Kailun and Konghai exchanged glances, and the professor frowned as he entered.

The Girl Liuge, wearing exercise-friendly clothes, stood a few meters away from Lei Yaz… As for the corridor under the eaves, Boss Luo and the maid Ms. Ren were playing a rather popular chessboard game from the Undersea City.

“What happened, Lord Liuge?” Professor Jin Kailun quickly asked.

“Nothing,” the girl glanced at the professor indifferently and briefly looked at the young man behind the professor, Konghai, then said lightly, “I just felt that the progress with only afternoon lessons was a bit slow, so I plan to include morning practice sessions from now on.”

“This…” Professor Jin Kailun hesitated, looking at the motionless Girl Liuge, who seemingly didn’t intend to leave just yet, momentarily unsure of what to do.

In this royal palace… within the Kingdom Government, there’s almost no one who dares to openly contradict this fierce girl – although Girl Liuge holds no official position within the Kingdom Government, all officials, big and small, know that this girl is akin to the shadow of the Emperor.

“Professor Jin Kailun is here,” Boss Luo set down a chess piece and smiled, “It looks like it’s time for the lesson. I’m quite looking forward to the professor’s course today… Shall we start now?”

“Well…” Professor Jin Kailun hesitated to speak, appearing rather troubled.

“I’m leaving; I’ll come back in the afternoon,” Girl Liuge said without expression.

“Wait, Lord Liuge, today I’d like to take Lei Yaz to the royal library to see some rare books. Can I?” Professor Jin Kailun quickly asked.

“As you wish,” Girl Liuge said indifferently, “Regarding matters of learning, you can make your own decisions. In the palace, you know where you can and cannot go.”

The girl finished speaking and turned away.

Professor Jin Kailun expressed gratitude toward the student who had been auditing the lessons for several days.

In these days, apart from being scolded for asking questions on the first day, this auditing student hadn’t asked further questions, yet he listened attentively to each class.

Perhaps he truly was a studious fellow; today he might treat him a little kindly – though he’d wonder what the identities of these two auditing students were, that even the Silver Moon Witch of the empire seemed concerned.

“We’re going to the library today?” Lei Yaz, suddenly appearing energetic, approached Professor Jin Kailun, “Does that mean we won’t be stuck in this courtyard today?”

“Why, you don’t want to?” Professor Jin Kailun replied with a smile.

“What are we waiting for, let’s go!” Lei Yaz said energetically, “I’m getting bored to death here… The royal library must have lots of books on modifying Flywheel! I’m starving for knowledge!”

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Meanwhile, as she returned to her residence, Girl Liuge suddenly stopped – the communication device she always wore by her ear suddenly began to ring.

The girl immediately turned around, swiftly leapfrogging onto one of the palace’s buildings and traversed through the air above the palace, arriving at the White Tower in no time.

She didn’t enter through the ground floor door of the White Tower but instead bounced along the outer wall of the White Tower, ascending to the top floor within a few moments, entering through an open gateway.

The platform here was spacious, and a small exploration ship was parked on it… Beside it, there’s a side door, slightly ajar with light seeping through.

Girl Liuge walked quickly to the door, pushed it open, and saw Louis XXXIX in the room changing clothes – though he’d already changed and was now wearing a coat.

“I’m back.” The Emperor showed a gentle smile at this moment, “I said I would return.”

The girl said nothing, just walked straight to Louis XXXIX, raised her head, and looked into his eyes.

The Emperor said helplessly, “I hurried all the way, I’ve already been very quick.”

Still silent, the girl suddenly flipped open the Emperor’s coat, then tugged at his underwear.

“There’s no need for this.” Louis XXXIX shook his head.

“Next time… I’ll go.” The girl said solemnly, lowering her head.

She reached out a slightly trembling hand, but dared not truly touch Louis’s body.

His body was covered with more than a hundred shocking wounds, with flesh and blood exposed. Even… at his waist, there was a more terrifying wound, like having been bitten by some sort of beast.

She knew that it was like this in front, and surely Louis’s back would be the same… perhaps, even more serious.

“It’s really not a big deal.” The Emperor calmly put his clothes back on, “You know my constitution, I’ll recover very quickly… Don’t stay here, accompany me for a walk and eat something.”

The girl quietly followed behind this Emperor.

Louis XXXIX seemed to remember something just then, and took out a glowing orb from his clothes, “Saw this en route, knew you liked it, so brought it back.”

“The deep sea doesn’t have things like this.” The girl said in a low voice.

Louis XXXIX smiled, “By the way, how has Reya been recently, has he settled in?”

Girl Liuge shook her head, “I don’t like him.”

The Emperor replied, “It’s only been a few days… Some things can’t be rushed. Time, and… as long as I’m here, there will always be time; give him a little patience.”

“I’ve sent Professor Jin Kailun to teach him cultural lessons.” The girl suddenly added.

The Emperor thought for a moment, “That’s quite suitable… in the Undersea City, his history is the best. As long as he is the best, that’s enough.”

“There’s another matter.” Girl Liuge spoke again, “The ones we secretly sent out before, using the Black Religious Congregation’s activities on land, sent back news— the current leader of the Black Religious Congregation is a woman named Lamias.”

“And then?”

“Already made contact.” Liuge frowned, “But for now, her attitude is ambiguous, and she doesn’t seem to be actively seeking contact with us… Also, in the human world on land, it seems like a massive change is occurring at this time, with extraordinary powers emerging consecutively in various countries. It seems the major leaders of humanity are about to hold a joint summit meeting to discuss strategies for coping with the extraordinary society. If humans on land have begun to transition into the extraordinary society, perhaps we can…”

“Wait a bit longer.” The Emperor was silent for a moment, then spoke, “Let’s see… Hmm, after eating I’ll check on Reya’s class situation.”

“Today, Professor Jin Kailun brought him to the library.”

“Oh?” The Emperor smiled at this moment, “That reminds me, I haven’t visited the library for quite a long time, just right to take a stroll.”

“Eat later.” The girl grabbed Louis’s hand and whispered, “The smell of blood on you is strong… Let me help you clean up. You’re an Emperor, you must pay attention to your image.”

“You really are thoughtful.” The Emperor smiled, pressed a button, and then closed the door to the resting room.

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Britannia… Fog Capital.

In the white palace, Her Majesty the Queen, aged but still spirited, was reading a newspaper and drinking tea in the courtyard.

Lancelot stood straight, his gaze direct, looking ahead.

“This report is quite interesting.” Her Majesty suddenly took off her glasses, “It says a child has been born with strange magical power, whenever a man and woman both hold this child’s hands, they’ll fall in love. Can you guess what happened then?”

Lancelot did not move his head, just shifted his gaze.

Her Majesty pursed her lips and smiled, “The town where this child resides has recently seen booming business in hotels, almost to the point of being unable to keep up with demand.”

“Your Majesty… you should take your medicine.” Lancelot said expressionless, and indeed took out a box with well-segmented pills.

“Oh, I hate these strawberry flavored things.” Her Majesty said with a face of disdain, “Can’t they consider my elderly taste and make them banana flavored?”

Lancelot acted as if he hadn’t heard the complaint, diligently removed the pills, and urged this Queen who was unwilling to take medicine, to swallow them.

At this moment, a figure quickly approached.

Wearing gold-rimmed glasses, with eye bags quite pronounced, Mr. Gareth, current head of the Knight Agency, quickly walked to Her Majesty’s side, presenting a file.

“Your Majesty.” Mr. Gareth quickly said, “The meeting location has been decided… in Hua Country.”

“Oh?” Her Majesty was quite curious, “I remember, the entire western non-human world seems to have agreed upon a rule, not to easily step into this country?”

“This time it’s different.” Mr. Gareth shook his head, “This time, Hua Country proposed it… and the meeting venue, according to their description, is extremely safe.”

“Since it’s decided, let’s go.” Her Majesty placed the file on the table, didn’t even look at it, “I’m old, can’t move around well, my health is poor. Gareth, you go instead for me.”

Mr. Gareth nodded silently, glanced at Her Majesty… You’re old, yet today you’re dressed in tennis gear for what reason?

…

“What?” The true dragon of China, engrossed in a difficult game, raised his head and looked at a man in a black suit before him, “Say it again?”

The man was forced to grit his teeth and said, “Lord Long, a summit meeting of major nations is going to be held here soon… The bureau hopes you can attend to lend some prestige to the gathering…”

“What do I care about a summit meeting?” Long Xiruo’s mouse was currently maneuvering in Z shapes, “And have you all gone insane? Why choose this crappy location?”

The man in black chuckled wryly, “Lord Long, you’re aware, this place has a forbidden technique, it’s indiscriminate… All extraordinary powers are nullified here. Tell me, is there anywhere else as safe as this?”

“Not going!” Long Xiruo snorted coldly, his mouse swiping again, then yelled, “Pianqian, close the door, see the guest out!”