"Sister Caroline? What's wrong with you?"
In the quiet of the ballroom, this sound is very harsh, so everyone can not help but turn their eyes to Caroline. Caroline smiled apologetically and shook her head to show that she was fine. Then she slightly turned her head, soon will hear everything is conveyed to Jared, for this sudden information, Jared also showed some surprise, he did not think, in the eyes of some people in the eyes of himself and Caroline's identity will actually become so complicated. But this is good, if they are really suspicious, then instead of having to worry. However, this does not mean that ...
"The royal family and Kylie's father don't see eye to eye?"
(That is indeed a possibility...)
"Ms. Kelly."
"Yes?"
Hearing Jared call her name, Kelly frowned instinctively, but didn't say anything more than a faint question.
"What's a magic gem?"
"Magic Gems? ..."
Hearing the question, a hint of obvious derision crossed Kelly's face, but she didn't say anything more than expressed her contempt for Jared's question with her actions.
"Tawana, you tell him. This should be a lesson that is learned at the apprentice magic envoy stage."
"Hey? Okay, I'm ..."
Tawana was taken aback, but quickly tensed up and stammered an explanation to Jared.
According to Tawana, magic gems are also magic stones, crystallized from the flow of magical spirits in the bodies of mines and beasts. However, unlike what Jared had imagined, which were crystals that stored magical power, the only function of magic stones for magicians was to "harmonize resonance". Unlike ordinary gems, magic stones are sensitive to sound. A mage who wears the stone can use it to enhance, improve, or transform his chants to make them more effective. In short, it's like a chant amplifier.
"I thought magical gems were going to be set in wands ..."
"I don't know where you heard such a statement without common sense ."
Kylie dismissed it without a word.
"Although the magic gem itself can resonate with the magic array to cast some magic, it's just not worth the effort. Moreover, as a magician, who would have the heart to pick up a wooden stick when the battle may start even in the next moment? Magic staffs are the lowest of the low-level equipment, and apart from imperial magic soldiers, even magic envoys like Tawana won't use them."
"Magic soldiers?"
Another new word. And at the question, Kelly's eyes widened in surprise, as if the Jared in front of her was a creature from Mars.
"Are you really from this continent? How could you not know about the San Marino Empire's Magic Corps?"
"I've heard of them, but I'm not that interested in them."
Jared was slightly alarmed and hastily made a vague passing reference to it, but Kelly apparently didn't pursue the issue much further.
"The Magical Corps is the most powerful army in the Empire, and every soldier among them is just like you ..."
With that, Kelly looked at Jared and Caroline with a slightly mixed expression.
"All gifted warriors."
And then the answer.
"But from what I know, low-level magic soldiers can at most use the power of the elements to create fireballs, wind blades and ice arrows. Although it's not worth mentioning in the eyes of a magician, it would be very troublesome to deal with an ordinary soldier. Combined with the power of the magic staff, the combat power of those magic soldiers is not to be underestimated." As she said this, a hint of pride appeared on Kylie's face.
"Our empire didn't survive until now with only five Chanting Ambassadors."
（But Ms. Kelly, if the Gifted Warrior is so powerful, why don't other countries use the same type of soldier?)
Caroline expressed some incomprehension.
"That's because it can't be done, right, after all, gifted warriors are not so easy to find, and ... there's always some way."
Kelly did not say further, since the San Marino empire can create such a powerful magic corps, naturally in its means or other aspects of the unique, pride is one thing, do not care about the secrets of their own country to leak out is another thing. In this regard, Kylie was obviously very competent, so the two of them didn't ask any more questions. But other than that, Kelly was happy to answer any questions they had.
"As a matter of fact, if you two were to join the Magic Corps, you might be quickly recognized. After all, it's not often that a warrior of your talent and magical weaponry is found. The Empire spares no effort in selecting and promoting talented people, after all, unlike the Marco Kingdom, we're not that kind of old-fashioned fools."
"What's wrong with that country?"
Sensing the rare anger in Kelly's tone, Jared inquired with some curiosity.
"That country is the complete opposite of our empire..."
Kelly made a rather helpless gesture.
"The leaders of that country don't recognize 'talent' at all, and anyone who has it is thrown out of the country. It's ridiculous to hear those idiots say it's an injustice to the rest of the world!"
"How can such a country survive until now?"
Jared's displeasure is very evident.
"That's the irony."
Kelly sneered.
"The leaders of that country promoted hard work, believing that nothing could be done without it. And it turns out that they do, and those who are born with a gift are invariably expelled or hanged. Because, according to their countries, these gifted people are a threat to society and the general public and defy their efforts, huh? Although I hate this argument, but I have to admit that thanks to that country's ignorant policy, our San Marino Empire can get more soldiers. As a matter of fact, many of the current Magic Corps are gifted warriors who were expelled from Marco Kingdom or fled to our country."
By this point, Kelly was clearly getting tired.
"That's why things in the world are like this, although there are some things that we hate, we can only tolerate them because of their necessity and value of existence. Although many people can't stand what Marco Kingdom is doing, but among them, only our country has gifted people as its legion, if we start a war with such boring and childish reasons, even if we win, there is no way to get anything, after all, San Marino is a neutral country, it's not suitable to take offensive measures against any country ... "
Kelly stood up.
"That's the official argument, but I know that there are many people in the military department who were born in that kingdom who advocate attacking that country, and have even made motions for massacres."
"Slaughter, massacre?"
Tawana shrank nervously, something Kelly didn't particularly think about.
"It's only natural, isn't it, that people around you are discriminated against, attacked, and even killed because of some ability they were born with, through no fault of their own. Under such circumstances, it's only natural for people to have no feelings for the place they were born in, and to have a strong hatred for it. To them, those people are not even their own countrymen, they are just devils and thugs, and there are probably many of them who would like to be immersed in their blood and killings.... This is not a scene that the royal family or the academy would like to see, after all, what we have built is an army, not a massacre regiment. If you want to take revenge, you can rely on your own strength to kill as many as you want, but it would be unwise to involve the country."
"But, killing ... is ... is wrong ..."
"I don't think it matters, Tawana."
Jared swirled his glass and talked as easily as if he were talking about today's breakfast.
"Even people are divided into those who should be killed and those who shouldn't be killed, and it's normal to kill anyone who threatens you."
(I also think that, in any case, the so-called expulsion is just a manifestation of people's fear, they are just giving vent to their instinctive fear of the unknown and simple jealousy. So we don't have to sympathize with those people at all, and it's okay to kill them.)
"... Looks like you two have been to that country too?"
"Never been there, but we've survived in similar environments, so we're disgusted by the idea, that's all."
Jared just laughed easily. Kelly seemed to realize that she was getting off the subject, so she smiled apologetically.
"Well, then, that's enough. I think that's too much. Jared, my lord father should be waiting for you in his study, so let me show you the way. As for Miss Caroline and Tawana,... if you don't mind, how about staying here tonight? I'll have the rooms prepared for you."
(Okay.)
"Well ... thanks Sister Kelly."
It was getting late, it was impossible to go back to the academy under these circumstances, and Caroline was planning to stay here to see if she could get any more information. So they quickly agreed to Kylie's invitation, then Kylie made a gesture, soon came a maid, respectfully led them out of the banquet hall. With that, Kelly gave Jared a small bow.
"Then, please come with me."
Jared didn't say anything else, but stood up and led Kelly out of the ballroom.
There was no one in the quiet corridor, and only the sound of two people's footsteps echoed under the bright lights, which seemed a bit weird. Jared was concentrating on taking notes on the surrounding structures to make sure no one was eavesdropping on their conversation, while continuing to ask." Is that all the magic gems can do?"
"Of course not, it can also be used as the energy transmission center of the magic array, of course, if not good, the magic array problems will be very bad, like our previous ... But after all, every time you set up the magic array is a special person to set up, after all, the magic array of the purity of the magic gems and the The size and material requirements are very high, otherwise, any one of the parts may have irreparable problems. Why are you asking? You're not a magician."
"Simply curious."
Jared said, pausing at the edge of the corridor to scrutinize the paintings on the wall in front of him.
"Who is this man ...?"
The woman in the painting was elegant and gentle, but it wasn't her beauty that attracted Jared to her, it was the fact that she looked exactly like Kylie, the only difference being that the woman in the painting was more mature and Kylie was still young. Of course it couldn't be a self-portrait of Kylie, no woman wants to see herself when she's older.
"This is my mother."
Kelly gently stroked the painting, a hint of melancholy appearing in her expression.
"My mother died when she gave birth to me, I don't know anything about her at all ... Well, Jared, this is father's study, please come in, and I'll arrange for a guest room to be prepared for you when you're done talking, or do you want to sleep in one with Caroline?"
"One is better."
Jared shrugged his shoulders, then he pushed open the door and stepped into the study, where Vito was awaiting his arrival.
"Hello, Mr. Jared."
His tone was sincere, but Jared, who'd just gotten the information from Caroline, naturally wouldn't treat him like an ordinary person.
"What is it you wish to see me about? Lord Vito?"
"Have a seat. As a matter of fact, I do have something I'd like to talk to you about."
Vito gestured for Jared to sit down, then looked at him with a gentle smile, then suddenly said.
"As a matter of fact, I've got some information about the attack on my little girl, and I think I've got a lead on the killer."