Chapter 1429 Visitors From the Far East (Ⅱ)

"As the number one figure in the foreign affairs department, this Mr. Quintilian not only personally leads a team to visit the New World, but even plans to personally visit the disputed mining area where violent conflicts may occur at any time. He is really courageous!" Holden said. I couldn't help being stunned, "I thought it would be enough for diplomats to dress up, attend banquets, drink, dance, and engage in social activities. I didn't expect to take such a big risk... Sister Cai Mi really didn't say that Wrong, we little security guards are under a lot of pressure!"

Adams smiled mysteriously, and said in a low voice: "Actually, you don't have to be too nervous. Although Mr. Quintilian is a civil servant, he is not weak. It is said that he is a high-ranking bard, and his four entourage, the Far East Ministry of Foreign Affairs Military officer, the strength is not bad either."

"Quintilian and his party's secret visit, including our governor, was unaware of the colony's big and small bureaucrats. No one would intentionally embarrass these Far East visitors. Besides, there are experts from our association secretly protecting the delegation. You don’t need to worry about the safety and security in the city.”

"What really needs your help is to escort the investigation team to the abyss mining area. The power of our association cannot extend to the dark regions. When it comes to the underground world, it is up to you to be more careful."

"Thank you for your advice, Mr. Adams, we will pay more attention." Audrey replied solemnly.

A group of five people walked and chatted, crossed the King's Bridge, and waited for about half an hour by the trestle of the passenger terminal. There was the sound of sirens in the distance, and a steam passenger ship approached the port.

"The passenger ship 'Dragon King Whale' is the ship that Quintilian and the others took!" Holden pointed to the blue ship in the distance and shouted excitedly.

The steamer slowly approached the port, entered the anchorage, and then dropped off the gangway leading to the trestle. Not long after, a group of five people disembarked and walked.

The leader was an old gentleman with gray beard and hair, with a kind smile on his face.

Behind the old man were four young men dressed as clerks, carrying briefcases in their hands. However, their tall stature, vigorous steps, and stern demeanor made them look more like bodyguards than Joan and the others.

"Brother Fabius, I haven't seen you for many years. Your demeanor is even better than before. You really are getting younger and younger!"

Mr. Adams greeted Fabius Quintilian with open arms and a big smile, and then introduced him to the young man behind him.

"This is my niece, Hyrule Green, who is studying at Midgard University Knight Academy."

"This is my niece's classmate, the winner of this year's Offa Rising Star Award, Mr. Joan Vida, the youngest Offa Doctor in the history of Midgard University."

After hearing Adams' introduction, Quintilian's eyes lit up, and he took the initiative to hold Joan's hand with a particularly enthusiastic smile.

"It turns out that you are Mr. Vader, an arcane genius of the New World! Not long ago, I went back to North Bay to visit relatives, and I heard old friends Sir Edric and His Royal Highness Victoria talk about you. When I saw you today, I didn't expect you to be stronger than I expected. The one in the middle is younger, what a disrespect! Oh! Sorry, I should have called you Dr. Vader."

The unexpected enthusiasm of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Far East made Qiao An very embarrassed. He didn't expect that the other party recognized him, so he had to say a few words reluctantly with a blushing face.

"It's an honor to meet you, Mr. Quintilian. You don't have to be so polite to me, a junior."

In fact, Qiao An doesn't like others to use the title "Doctor" in front of her surname.

According to the practice in the academic circle, a person is only qualified to call himself "Dr. ××" after graduating from a Ph.D. and obtaining a degree.

But ordinary people outside the academic circle don't care about this, and they also use this title for current doctoral students.

Especially in the social field, the title of "doctor" is like "Professor ××". In addition to the meaning of the degree itself, it is also given an additional symbol of social status.

Joan does not agree with this practice of using degrees as titles, but it is inconvenient to correct them. Besides, this has become a customary usage in social situations, and his personal opinion is irrelevant.

After Adams introduced Joan to Quintilian, he turned to the Zion siblings: "These two are Miss Audrey and Mr. Holden, international students from an ancient Canaan family, and close friends of my niece and Dr. Vida. "

He was still hesitating whether to reveal the identities of the Zion siblings as members of the royal family. Quintilian said with a smile: "These two, Brother Adams, there is no need to introduce them. Greetings to the two Highnesses of Zion, our itinerary in the Midgard area is also decided by the two Highnesses."

"You are too polite, Mr. Quintilian. In fact, Holden and I also miss the good time of adventure with His Highness Roland."

Audrey lifted the hem of her skirt, and gracefully bowed her knees to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Far East to return the salute.

Adams saw that Quintilian was very respectful to the little princess of Canaan, so he asked Audrey, "Do you need me to arrange where the inspection team stays?"

"There is no need to trouble you, Mr. Adams. I have booked a detached villa for Mr. Quintilian and his entourage at the Tuileries Hotel as a residence during the stay."

"At noon today, if Mr. Adams can spare two or three hours to come to the Tuileries Hotel for a luncheon, how about entertaining distinguished guests from the Far East with us?" Audrey asked with a smile.

"Honored."

Putting his right hand on his chest, Adams bowed to Her Royal Highness in thanks.

...

Fabius Quintilian, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Far East, and his four entourages arrived at the port of Midgard on September 27. After entering the city, they went to the hotel to rest and relieve the exhaustion of the journey. The next morning, the investigation officially began .

As the security personnel of the inspection team, Joan had already learned from Mr. Quintilian that they had three places to focus on during their trip, the first of which was Midgard University, which surprised him.

Out of curiosity, Joan asked Quintilian why the delegation was particularly interested in Midgard University and listed it as a key inspection target.

Kuntilian told him frankly that after the independence of the Far East, industrial and agricultural reforms and educational reforms were successively carried out, and the legislation implemented "compulsory primary education" across the country. The Kolas government also gave great support to secondary education. From a relatively complete basic education system covering most of the Far East, now there is only a lack of an institution of higher learning with international influence.

The education department of the Far East government is actively preparing to build a university in the capital, Kolasberg, but it starts from scratch and lacks experience in many aspects.

Kun Tiliang and others went abroad for inspection. Before leaving, His Royal Highness Roland, the Crown Prince of the Far East, and His Excellency Merlin, the Minister of Education, specially asked them to take this opportunity to go abroad to inspect the teaching and management systems of famous foreign universities. Collassberg University in provides reference.