Chapter 428 Smooth

The purple-eyed woman smiled.

"It's me." Her beautiful eyes flashed, and she joked: "I thought you really didn't remember anything."

"..."

Ji Lan was shocked.

He had no idea that what he said to Flamel in the movie would actually affect reality.

This influence not only spans hundreds of years, but also crosses the boundary between fiction and reality.

Quite incredible...

Ji Lan suddenly thought of something and his pupils shrank.

‘Yes! It's because of "beautiful"! ’

He remembered that after he was promoted to Kusei, "Meili" had two unusual movements in the real film.

And these two times, it was precisely in "The Silver Vase" and "The Invincible Legend"... Flamel Nicolas and Texel Eugene were both caused by "Beauty" at the end of the film. Colored light shrouded.

‘So, “Bailan” tampered with the secret history? ! ’

Gillan felt incredible.

'No, that's not the case...it only changes the people in the past, not what happened in the past. The impact that my appearance had on certain people continues to this day. ’

'But even so, this kind of unreasonable tampering should be easily noticed by others...'

Ji Lan still remembered that when she was still very weak, "Bailan" had already begun to show its magical qualities.

For example, in the film, he took away Lothar's Ouija Board, so this key item would completely disappear from all the master tapes of the "Human Will" series of films.

So much so that the February Apostle behind the scenes, Miss Hera Nibal, the "recording assistant", had to correct the plot and get everything back on track.

Thinking about all this, Gillan couldn't help but feel horrified.

Because this means...

Clark Smith, the "director" of February Sichen, actually knew that he was special from the beginning.

But from the beginning to the end, the "director" just allowed him to do whatever he wanted in the film, and did not have any ill intentions towards him. Instead, he continued to provide help through various indirect means or messages.

‘What exactly is “beautiful”? ’

Gillan had doubts again.

He felt that the power he possessed was very powerful, so powerful that it was terrifying.

Not only can it affect ascendants and apostles, but it can also tamper with Si Chen's items.

‘Did the “director” really help me out of fellow countrymen’s feelings? Or is it because of "beautifulness"? ’

Jilan secretly guessed.

‘He once said that both He and I are pests in this world and will be hostile to the world... And the will and incarnation that represent the world are none other than the old gods, the Four Great Sisui! ’

‘So the “director” plans to train me so that when I have enough power, I can join forces with him to fight against the old gods? ’

‘So in the third year of his life, is the fall of the Goddess of Love “Miss Dark Tears” related to the “director”? ’

Many questions emerged instantly, lingering in Gilan's mind, making him feel heavy for a moment.

But he also knew very well that he was not strong enough at this stage, far from strong enough, and it was useless no matter how much he thought about it.

Coupled with the lack of enough information and clues to see the truth behind the world, it is best for him to bury these in his heart for the time being and explore them later.

"Huh..." He let out a long breath.

Jilan quickly adjusted his mentality and used his original ability "Perfect Persona" to control his expressions and micro-movements, trying not to be discovered by Menis and Sizal in front of him.

"Of course I will never forget the girls who were classmates with me."

Ji Lan smiled slightly, shook his head and said:

"I just didn't expect that after so long, you would still remember me... and even send 'others' to walk around the world to help."

"I originally thought you had died on the way to seek knowledge, or encountered some accident and failed to ascend."

Menis rolled his eyes and folded his arms.

"I didn't expect you to be doing well in the world. You are already serving as the foreign minister of the Bremen Empire... But why are you only at level 4?"

She looked suspicious, as if she felt strange.

Jilan smiled and wrote lightly:

"When I calm down and explore the truth, time flies by. I don't put too much energy into the 'Path of the Fire Sword', but focus on alchemy..."

"No wonder." Menis didn't seem to have any doubts. Instead, he nodded and said with emotion: "Even I can't penetrate the alchemical mark on your palm. You must still be ahead of me in this regard."

"However, it's time for you to speed up your pace and ascend."

Menis turned his head and looked into the distance, admonishing.

The dark night sky was faintly glowing with blue, and the stars were twinkling in the sky, which was extremely beautiful.

"If the two countries go to war, the world will fall into unprecedented chaos. Without sufficient strength, the path to knowledge will also be blocked..."

She looked away and looked at Jilan again.

Those purple eyes were full of concern.

"As the intensity of the battle increases, strong men from all forces will enter the scene, and even the ascendants or apostles are likely to take action... By then, it will be very dangerous for you to stand at the forefront of the storm."

"What I can do to help you is really limited. You have to rely on yourself in the future."

"I know." Gillan smiled. "Thank you, Miss Flamel... I will prepare for promotion in the near future, speed up the climb of the 'Road of the Fire Sword', and strive to ascend as soon as possible."

"It's good that you have this awareness."

Menis chuckled and whispered:

"If you need anything then, you can use the crystal ball I gave you to contact you...'Mrs.' has a good relationship with the 'King of the Furnace'. Now the 'Weight Gate' on September Road is guarded by the 'King of the Furnace'. He will give You let it go."

After saying that, she immediately shut up and said no more.

Ji Lan was shocked.

Gate of weights...

He immediately remembered the "Enlightenment Fire" series of films. At that time, in the flashback of the Easter egg scene, he had seen William Gerrard meeting the "Snow Lady" in September Sichen in his dream.

Subsequently, William ascended through the "Weight Gate" and had a brief exchange with "The Furnace King" Hermes.

Gillan didn't know much about ascension.

Whether it is the various classics I have read, the experience of studying with the "Mrs. Silver Ping", or the teacher Palla... they rarely mention this.

It seems that everything about ascension and everything outside the world is extremely secret information.

But Jilan couldn't help but guess that from the 6th level of the earthly limit to the 7th level of Shenxiang, he needed to pass through a specific "door" to complete it.

The "Weight Gate" mentioned by Menis is controlled by "Ms. Snow" of Jiuyue Sichen, who also dispatched his apostle "King of the Furnace" to guard it...

"Thank you, Miss Flamel." Gillan smiled and nodded. "I will contact you if necessary."

The woman in purple skirt smiled happily.

At this time, Xizal, who remained silent on the side, spoke:

"For Texel's sake, I'll give you a heads up, young man."

He cast his gaze and said calmly:

"The war between the two countries will cause various variables. Now, the signs have begun to emerge... If you are interested in exploring, you will definitely find that the souls of countless soldiers who died on the front line are being extradited by an invisible force. As for what force did it and what its purpose was, we still don’t know.”

"Huh?!" Ji Lan's eyes narrowed.

The soldiers who died on the front line had their souls taken away by unknown forces... Not even the Bremen Empire itself knew this news.

‘That’s not right. It may have been discovered, but for some reason, it could not be communicated to the Triumph Building and Sifang Palace. ’

Gillan thought.

He took off his hat and saluted the man in black armor, caressing his chest.

"Thank you Mr. Sizal for the reminder. After returning, I will inform the teacher and the head of state of this important information."

"Yeah." Xizal waved his hand, not paying much attention.

…

…

The next day.

Early in the morning, Gilan's door was knocked by a palace waiter, who informed him that the two majesties invited the envoys to have breakfast together.

Ji Lan politely agreed and asked the waiter to inform the other members, while he went to the bathroom to wash up.

After last night's incident, Menis left. She didn't say where exactly she went, and Gilan didn't ask.

It was just the words Menis said that made Gilan think about it in bed until late at night.

'It turns out that without even realizing it, I've gotten to know so many high-ranking people...'

Gilan wiped his face with a towel and looked up in the mirror.

The man inside became more and more handsome, even making him feel strange.

He smiled and shook his head.

‘March, May, July, September, December, February… I have more or less friendship with the superiors who symbolize these months. ’

'It is indeed true to the famous saying from the previous life. To get around, you have to rely on connections and power...'

Ji Lan sighed in his heart.

If it hadn't been for the help of Sizal and Menis, he would have suffered a big loss in last night's battle.

Thinking of this, his eyes were introverted, hiding a dangerous and fierce light.

"White Pigeon Tower..."

Gillan murmured.

He folded the towel and placed it back on the carved metal rack. After adjusting his appearance in the mirror, he turned around and left the bathroom.

…

…

The breakfast banquet at the palace was very sumptuous and luxurious.

It is also worthy of the name of the overlord of the Stuttgart Empire.

Although this place is located in the Western Desert and is not as rich in resources compared to the two countries, it has enough resources and can make up for it through imports.

Just like the scene when they first arrived, the envoys and the senior officials of the Iron-Blooded Royal Court were sitting at a long table apart from each other. Two noble kings are at the main seat.

But this time, Gillan clearly felt a completely different atmosphere.

The elders and grand prosecutors on the opposite side were not as indifferent as when they first met. Instead, they smiled at Gillan and the members of the envoy... Among them, there were even hard-line members and Gangplank.

‘It seems that without the Winter Snake controlling the situation behind the scenes, these people’s attitude towards Werder Bremen has changed since they are no longer affected by the hypnotic power. ’

Ji Lan remained calm on the surface, but secretly thought in his heart.

At this time, "Ocean King" Amul raised his glass and took a sip, and said to everyone in a calm tone:

"I wonder if the ministers have any new ideas about the cooperation plan proposed by Mr. Gillan before?"

"I think it's very feasible, and it's beneficial to both parties..."

Duke Hawkes put down his knife and fork and was the first to speak.

He first cast a friendly look at Gilan, and then turned to look at the host.

"I still support this cooperation."

"Agree."

"I agree too."

Immediately, several elders of the moderate faction and the Grand Prosecutor expressed their opinions one after another, speaking softly.

Just as Duke Hawkes had a solemn look on his face, he was going over the words in his mind, going through the various materials he had prepared last night, and preparing to respond to the hardliners' rebuttal.

He was astonished when he heard Planck beside him say:

"Yeah, I agree too."

Hawks turned his head in disbelief, only to see his old rival, Planck, smiling with his hunched back.

"I have communicated with other elders many times, and I feel that the previous worries are unnecessary. Perhaps taking this opportunity to deepen cooperation with the Bremen Empire can significantly improve the quality of life and civilian technology of our citizens."

"Planck is right."

Another hard-line elder spoke.

This man was over fifty years old, with thin cheeks and two small mustaches. He sat upright, adjusted his collar and said:

"I am in favor of cooperation... but we should not intervene in the war between Bulgaria and Austria."

The viewpoint put forward by this elder was quickly supported by the hard-line faction.

Not intervening in the dispute between the two countries is what they want.

Whether to cooperate or not is not so important.

"Well..." Amur groaned, put down the wine glass, and turned his head to look at his younger brother beside him. "Russell, what do you think?"

"Of course I agree, brother."

"Sky King" Russell smiled.

Amur nodded.

He still had a calm expression, but in his heart, he sighed secretly.

He knew that Gillan Ilos went out to visit Planck and was "assassinated" in the Royal City of Klein.

Last night, the chief of the temple, Xizar, found him personally and conveyed the three wishes of the ancestor Emperor Tessell -

First, choose Bremen when the troubled times come.

Second, make more friends with Gillan Ilos, the leader of the Bremen envoys, and don't make things difficult for him.

Third, do not participate in the war for the time being, but give Bremen a helping hand at the critical moment.

Amur was deeply shocked by the wishes of the ancestors. Although he was somewhat puzzled, he would not and dared not disobey.

At the same time, Amur could see that the ancestors seemed to have obvious favoritism and respect for Gillan Ilos, which made him ponder for a long time and could not come up with an answer.

But Amur believed that the ancestors would not harm him.

"In that case, Hawks and Planck will take the lead and be responsible for the handover with Bremen and try their best to promote this cooperation."

The "Ocean King" smiled on his serious face and raised his glass.

Seeing his smile, the elders and the chief prosecutor looked at each other in surprise.

Because over the years, His Majesty Amur has smiled a few times.

"It seems that the cooperation with Bremen has won the favor of His Majesty..."

This thought arose in everyone's mind.

"Then, happy cooperation, Mr. Gilan, and all the distinguished Bremen envoys."

At this time, "Sky King" Russell slowly stood up, raised his glass, and said to Gilan and his party with a smile.

Gilan took a deep breath and took the lead to stand up and return the greeting.

"Happy cooperation, His Majesty Russell, His Majesty Amur."