Seeing Xu Yi walk into the living room, Viscount Leslie revealed a bright smile to him.
"Xu Yi, congratulations on becoming a Fifth Grade Magician."
Xu Yi was surprised, "How did you know this quickly?"
Although Xu Yi didn't doubt the power of the Stagg Family behind Viscount Leslie in Anvilmar City, he had just finished the Fifth Grade exam and Viscount Leslie had rushed over after hearing the news, which was a bit too shocking.
"A person who has never participated in the Sorcerers Guild's exam before actually passed the Fifth Grade exam on his first try. If I didn't know this kind of important news, I wouldn't be able to stay in Anvilmar City in the future." Viscount Leslie proudly replied.
"Oh?
So it's that hard for me to pass the Fifth Grade exam? "Xu Yi couldn't help revealing a smile.
"Of course.
You have to know, there are many fellows who disdained you before that have no choice but to pay special attention to you because of this news. "
Xu Yi was a bit confused, "Lord Viscount, although Fifth Grade Magicians aren't all over the place, there definitely aren't a pitiful amount of them, right?
I think that just in our Lampari Kingdom, there are over a thousand Fifth Grade Magicians, so what is special about me?
Compared to this, I feel that I and the magic machines should attract more attention.
Not to mention that I was summoned by his majesty for the agricultural magic machines two days ago, so this matter should attract more attention. "
Viscount Leslie shook his head, "You really don't understand the mentality of some people.
They think that you are a small merchant who invented a few new things and attracted his majesty's interest, so they summoned you.
As for the effects of the agricultural magic machines, these people don't understand it at all and disdain to understand it.
Compared to this, a magician with high talent is what they care about the most. "
Xu Yi was silent for a bit before suddenly saying, "Among these people, it doesn't include Lord Viscount's father, Lord Duke Stagg, right?"
Viscount Leslie looked at Xu Yi with a gaze of deep meaning, "Although sir father can see through things better than those fellows, Xu Yi ….. is not enough."
"Is it because New Flyer and I don't have enough influence, so we aren't worthy of his attention?" Xu Yi asked with a smile.
Viscount Leslie gave a slight nod, "That's the general idea.
Although Father is interested in you because of His Majesty the King's summons, it's still far from enough to attract his attention.
So ….. "Viscount Leslie spread his hands and said in a helpless and regretful voice," I'm very sorry. Although I've tried my best, lord father still doesn't want to see you. "
Xu Yi shrugged and said indifferently, "Lord Viscount, you don't have to apologize.
I know very well that with my current identity and status, it is impossible for me to gain the attention and importance of the Duke.
That's nothing. New Flyer and I still have a lot of room for development. We should have a chance to meet the Duke in the future. "
"You really have always been this confident." Viscount Leslie said with a smile.
Viscount Leslie said with a smile, "This is one of my strong points."
Xu Yi accepted this praise without any politeness before asking, "But Lord Viscount, I'm very curious.
Why hasn't Hannas come to see me in all these days?
Could it be that after he returned to Anvilmar City, he doesn't recognize his old friends in Banta City? "
Viscount Leslie couldn't help smiling, "This fellow, you finally couldn't help asking this.
Let me tell you, according to the news I received yesterday, as soon as that fellow Hannas came home, he was grounded. He can't go out for a month, so it's impossible for him to see you even if he wants to. "
"Grounded?" Xu Yi was stunned.
"Why?"
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Viscount Leslie shook his head, "Of course it's to punish him for staying in Banta City for too long, even missing the set time to go home."
Xu Yi was a bit speechless, "He isn't a child, how could he be punished because of this?"
Viscount Leslie gave a shrug, "There's no other way, his family is like this."
"It's no wonder Hannas' expression was so strange when he mentioned his father."
After chatting for a bit about Hannas, Viscount Leslie took out a letter from his chest for Xu Yi.
"I still need to stay in Anvilmar City for a bit and you're going back tomorrow, so help me bring this letter back to Brunei."
After Xu Yi took the letter, Viscount Leslie gave him a thick paper bag that he didn't know what was inside.
"It's some contract documents, also give them to Brunei."
Viscount Leslie was silent for a bit before saying, "I might be staying in Anvilmar City for a bit this time, so if there is anything, you can directly discuss it with Brunei."
Xu Yi knit his brows, "Lord Viscount, forgive me for being direct, but although Butler Brunei is very loyal to you, he is very strange and isn't as flexible as you are.
It's fine if it's a normal matter, but if it's a special matter, like if the company needs to do something important, I'm worried ….. Ke, forgive me for being direct, I'm worried that he will delay things. "
Viscount Leslie couldn't help smiling, "Kid, you really do have some opinions about Brunei.
Relax, I've said it before, I won't participate in the company's development plans, so you can do whatever you want.
As for the matters of the territory, I've written it all down in this letter, I guarantee you won't be disappointed. "
Xu Yi put away the letter and paper bag with a smile, "I can be assured like this.
Lord Viscount really is wise, you've already arranged everything. "
Viscount Leslie scolded with a smile before standing up, "Alright, we'll leave it like this.
I still have some things to do tomorrow, so I won't send you off when you leave. "
Xu Yi shook his head, "It's not like I'm a little girl, what kind of parting is there?"
Viscount Leslie laughed and walked out the door.
As soon as he stepped out the door, Viscount Leslie suddenly stopped. After waiting for a while, he slowly turned to look at Xu Yi. His expression was very complicated, like he was struggling with something in his heart.
After hesitating for a bit, he gave a sigh and said in a soft voice, "Xu Yi, as for the matter in the royal palace, I should actually apologize to you."
Xu Yi looked at Viscount Leslie in surprise. Countless thoughts passed through his mind before he finally revealed a smile, "Lord Viscount, you're too serious.
Actually Viscount Harvey was right. As a chess piece, you have to have the consciousness of a chess piece, you don't need to apologize to me. "
Viscount Leslie looked at Xu Yi in surprise and his eyes couldn't hide the shock that appeared.
After a while, Viscount Leslie's expression returned to normal. He nodded to Xu Yi, but he didn't say anything else as he turned to leave.
Watching his back disappear around the corner, Xu Yi rubbed his face and revealed a self deprecating smile.
"Actually, if it wasn't for the fact that there was no other way, who would like to be a chess piece?"
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Two days later, Xu Yi returned to Banta City that he had been away from for over ten days.
This time he wasn't alone, but compared to when he left Banta City, the people he had with him had greatly changed.
When he left, Viscount Leslie and Baron Hannas were with him, but when he came back, those two fellows had stayed in Anvilmar City. Coming back with Xu Yi, other than Sancheli that Xu Yi had picked up on the way, there were over ten Low Grade Magicians who had decided to come to Banta City to see the New Flyer after being enticed by him. Among them were Erwin, Rooney, and Bob.
The highest level of these magicians was only Second Level and the youngest Rooney was already nineteen years old. The oldest Isaac Fowler was already forty seven years old this year.
If it was said that Erwin's group of three had hopes of becoming powerful magicians because of their young age, for someone like Isaac Fowler who was still a Second Level Magician at this age, it would be very hard for him to become a powerful magician in his life.
So when Xu Yi was persuading them, he just needed to mention the salary and it was very easy for them to move.
Other than these people who would become employees of the New Flyer if nothing unexpected happened, there was a very special person who came with Xu Yi.
"Young miss Seveni, have you prepared a place to stay during this time?"
Xu Yi looked at Seveni sitting in front of him and asked with a faint smile, "If you haven't, perhaps I can find a suitable place for you."
Seveni was still wearing the uniform of the Agriculture Department and she didn't have any makeup on her face. She didn't look glamorous at first glance, but if one looked at her a bit longer, they would be attracted by the intellectual aura that was rarely seen on Sines.
Hearing Xu Yi's question, Seveni revealed a gentle smile and shook her head, "Many thanks for Chairman Xu's good intentions.
But I'll go see Count Samo first. I think that as for the problem of living, Samo Count should have the appropriate arrangements, so I won't trouble Chairman Xu. "
Xu Yi gave a slight nod, "Of course the Lord City Lord's arrangements are better than mine.
Then young miss Seveni, how ….. are you planning on inspecting our New Flyer? "
According to the king's orders, Seveni was representing the king and the Agriculture Department to inspect and supervise the New Flyer. She wanted to make sure that there wouldn't be any problems with the quality of the agricultural magic machines that New Flyer was producing for the Agriculture Department. At the same time, she would be inspecting the farmland transformation plan in Banta City and studying the farmer support plan that New Flyer was implementing, trying to spread this plan across the kingdom.
According to this work arrangement, Seveni would be staying in Banta City until next spring's harvest.
It was already December, so there were still around five months until next spring's harvest.
Thinking of how Seveni would be staying in Banta City for this long and would be inspecting the work of the company on behalf of the king, Xu Yi felt a bit awkward.
But now that the Agriculture Department represented by the king was New Flyer's biggest customer, the customer was god. Xu Yi not only couldn't reveal any dissatisfaction, he had to show his enthusiasm and welcome.
"Chairman Xu, your words are too serious. I'm not here to inspect your Frestech Chamber of Commerce, rather I'm here to learn." Seveni said with a faint smile.
Seveni said with a faint smile, "Actually, I'm very curious about the New Flyer that Chairman Xu and you created. Chairman Xu, why did you want to study these magic machines?"
Xu Yi paused before saying in an awkward voice, "Young miss Seveni, this is a long story."
Seveni kept smiling, "It's fine, we'll be together for a long time, so I'm very happy to hear Chairman Xu slowly tell me about these things."
The horse carriage had stopped at this time. Xu Yi opened the curtain to take a look and found that the horse carriage was at the gate of the City Lord's Manor. He jumped out of the horse carriage and reached out to help Seveni down.
"If you really want to hear it, I can slowly tell you about it in the future." Xu Yi said with a faint smile.
"As for today's trip, I hope that you can enjoy a beautiful dream first."
"Many thanks for your blessings." Seveni gave Xu Yi a standard noble girl's bow before walking to the gates of the City Lord's Manor.
Count Samo had already received the news and was waiting at the gate. Seeing Seveni come over, he immediately came forward with a wide smile.
Seeing the exaggerated smile on Count Samo's face, Xu Yi was a bit doubtful.
Even if Seveni was here to inspect Banta City on behalf of the Agriculture Department, Samo Count wouldn't be this polite, right?
But this thought only appeared in Xu Yi's mind before he threw it to the back of his head.
After getting back into the horse carriage, he gave an order to the driver and the motorcade headed out of the city to New Flyer.