Do not confiscate my citizenship

Chapter 696 Lan Qi can’t draw
Platinum Palace, District 2, North Shore, Parrieux, Huadu.

Stalactites dominate the vault, angels dance in relief as if they are about to fly out of it, and the stained glass mosaic in the center of the dome almost imprints the colors on the marble floor.

The two were walking in the exhibition hall, flanked by two seven-meter-tall sphinxes facing each other, just like their incarnations.

"I didn't expect that there is still a difference between what I saw with my own eyes and what I saw projected in the artificial shadow world."

"After all, the artificial shadow world is just a man-made product, and it cannot achieve the divine projection of intertwined shadows like the real shadow world."

After Lanqi and Talia left the Parrieu Card Makers Association, they agreed to come to this one of the largest and oldest art museums on the southern continent and an iconic landmark of the Poisson Kingdom to spend their time together. Morning time for today’s appointment.

Although the venue for the exam projection in the third round of the Platinum Level Card Maker was the Platinum Forest Palace, since then, both of them wanted to come to the actual venue to take a look.

In other words, the Platinum Palace itself is an important check-in place when traveling to the Platinum Kingdom.

But because the hotel the two of them stayed in was too close to the Platinum Palace, they often passed by it and were not in a hurry to go here.

It's like most residents don't check in to visit local scenic spots. Since they live close by, they feel that they can go there at any time. So if they didn't have the opportunity today, the two of them might have really delayed it.

"Nearly a thousand years ago, it was originally built as a fortress to resist the invasion of foreigners. Later, after peace settled, it was transformed into a royal palace. During this period, the Platinum Palace began to collect art, and gradually began to have sacred-level and even epic-level works. Collections were incorporated into the collection, and over time, more kings expanded and beautified the palace, making it the center of art and culture in the Poisen Kingdom.”

The two of them strolled in the exhibition hall, sometimes stopping to admire, sometimes exchanging feelings, and the voice of the exhibition introducer came to their ears.

Until nearly a century ago when it was converted into a public museum, it underwent several expansions and reconstructions, and it was open to the public, allowing the public to enjoy its rich collections.

The sculptural reliefs on the dome outline the dynamic scenery of soaring condors and galloping Pegasus.

"Tata, which one is your favorite?"

Lan Qi stood on one side of the central hall and asked Thalia beside him.

In the center is the huge oil painting "The Rise of the Kingdom of Evernight" written by the ancient empire painter Stephen Martin. Although it is incomplete, it is still majestic. It reproduces the fierce battle scene with spears waving and dragons roaring in the sky. The blood of countless warriors is shed in the darkness. Bloom into an everlasting flame of glory.

On the left, in Isaac Clare's gentle and magnificent painting "The Gift of the Earth Mother", a woman in a graceful white gauze dress holds precious ambrosia in an urn, walking slowly towards the earth through the hazy clouds and mist, with loving kindness in her hands. The earth leads an innocent lamb.

On the other side of the studio, "Three Questions in the Magic Mirror" written by the Grimes brothers reflects a hazy and mysterious female face. She stares at the world in the mirror, with the vicissitudes of a wise man and the ignorance of a virgin, as if to the viewer. Questioning the three mysteries of life.

These are extremely famous paintings in the Southern Continent.

But Lanci did not express his thoughts.

"..."

Thalia just turned her head and stared at the entire back wall.

It was the epic mural "The Judgment of the Demon King" by the ancient imperial painter Tolkien. The mural, which is hundreds of meters long, vividly reproduces the story of tens of thousands of majestic heroic troops charging into battle to launch a decisive battle against the demon king. Magnificent scene.

She looked at the painting and said nothing.

But that's the answer she told Ranch.

"What a coincidence, this is the one I also like."

Only at this moment did they feel that they were a good match or had similar interests, but they were unwilling to admit it.

To a certain extent, both of them are good at painting, but they never talk to each other about appreciation. They focus more on the production of magic cards and magic engineering.

"Has Hyperion ever told you about Esmode? May Night Queen Esmode."

Lanci asked Thalia.

The big demons are not necessarily good at painting, almost all of them have their own specialties, and the big demon who was best at painting during the Blood Moon Bad Times was probably Esmode.

"It was mentioned that she is a talented woman."

Thalia nodded.

"Now that I think about it carefully, you are also a talented woman. After all, like her, you can draw sacred paintings."

Lan Qi couldn't help but praise.

"It's different. When I met her in your shadow world, she was much younger than me."

Thalia admitted frankly.

"..."

Lan Qi seemed to have been robbed of his lines and choked on his words for a moment.

She doesn't seem to have any interest in comparing herself to others of her own race.

"By the way, if the Shadow World brought you in last time, as a princess, what would you do when faced with Hyperion's situation?"

He changed the question he had been curious about for a long time.

Hyperion is an absolute conservative, while Thalia has duality between being conservative and radical. She can be either conservative or radical, depending on the situation and her mood.

"I would tell them, 'I am the devil and you are not.'"

Thalia answered matter-of-factly.

She will not accept any provocation from the big demons. Since she is sitting in that position, those who follow her will prosper, and those who go against her will perish.

"Then if you follow your long-cherished wish to restore the country, wouldn't it be more like taking the route of a tyrant?"

Lan Qi asked in surprise.

No wonder that in a world line where Thalia obtained the Psalm of Compassion and restored her country, she would become the real Demon King.

"There is no way. The Emperor of the Restoration must be prepared to be a tyrant. Not everyone can be a holy and benevolent emperor."

Thalia also had a general understanding of the first three blood moon evil shadow worlds that Lanqi and Hyperion had experienced.

"But at the end of the Blood Moon Bad Age, if Lanclos of the Black Sun can end all this and be crowned king, he must have become a benevolent king according to his character."

The more she looks at it, the more she feels that the Blood Moon Bad Era is an era earlier than the Holy Empire.

Although the super-ancient history tens of thousands of years ago has long been obliterated, Thalia believes that in the eyes of future generations of that era, Lanclos of the Black Sun will be a famous hero.

It shouldn't be that after working hard for a lifetime, everything that should be lost is lost, and in the end, you have to bear the infamy and be slandered for thousands of years.

The two chatted and walked up the stairs, the Corridor of Reason and the Corridor of Prosperity unfolded.

Just when the two of them were visiting and discussing.

Thalia stopped under a painting, and Lan Qi also stopped and looked at her.

The painting depicts a peaceful and tranquil scene.

A beautiful girl in a long dress was lying on a four-poster bed in an Icerite style.

Her eyebrows were lightly closed, her cherry lips were slightly parted, and her expression was quiet and soft, like a sleeping angel.

Her long silver hair was spread out on the white pillow, and the white silk sheets highlighted her creamy skin. Outside the window was a lush forest, with lush trees, and the mottled sunlight between the branches and leaves spilled in through the window lattice, casting swaying waves on the girl's body. of light and shadow.

"This painting "Sleeping Beauty" is indeed worthy of high praise. Although the Sleeping Beauty in the painting is sleeping, she seems to wake up at any time, making the viewer unable to help but look forward to the appearance of the prince to wake her up."

Lanci commented.

And the one who could witness her sleeping face and be waited for by her was obviously Duke Milaya.
At this time, Thalia beside him did not respond to him, she just raised her head and looked at the Sleeping Beauty in the painting.

Just looked at it for a long time.

Visitors came and went, but they were the only ones who remained motionless in front of the painting.

Lan Qi didn't say anything to disturb Talia at this time, and stayed with her quietly.

"Let's go."

Thalia was stunned and looked away from the painting.

"I'll help you get her back, soon."

Lanci said.

Doesn't sound like a guarantee though.

But with a sense of certainty - this is a job he will definitely complete.

When they were ready, it was time to head to the Creja Empire.

This is also the final step necessary for him to start his retirement career.

"Whenever you need it, I will give you all my power."

After hearing this, Thalia assured him.

The two of them walked around, and it was relatively quiet than they were outside the museum.

In other words, they have nothing to make noise about in the art museum, because of the environment.

After leaving the main exhibition hall, they came to the Place de Parrieux on the left. After passing the fountain with the statue of the God of Will and Love, they had almost finished visiting half of the Platinum Palace.

Now it's almost time to head towards the exit.

It will be noon in a while, and it’s time to find a restaurant for lunch.

Strolling along the corridor of the sub-exhibition hall of Platinumson Palace closer to the exit, suddenly, a bustling painting attracted their attention.

It seems to be a temporary exhibition area, but there are many spectators around, listening to the introduction of the commentator.

When the two approached the painting, they immediately recognized the painting they were familiar with.

The canvas presents a deep and dark late night background, as if under the lights of a temple.

A gray-haired woman wearing a ragged cloak stood quietly, like a ray of moonlight in the dark night.

Her face is completely obscured by the dove, and her wings stretch out in the center of the picture, bringing an abrupt and stunning visual impact.

"When you look carefully, you can catch a glimpse of the woman's eyes through the gap between the night dove's wings. They are a pair of golden eyes, as clear as amber and as dazzling as gold."

The docent pointed at the paintings behind him and lectured the tourists.

Not only are gentlemen and ladies admiring "Mysterious Beauty", there are also small media interviews going on. Reporters from the Parrieux Broadcasting Company are holding microphones and camera equipment in front of the painting to interview visitors about their views on this mysterious painting.

"Her gaze penetrates the shadow of the dove and falls directly on the viewer. You can't help but move closer to the painting, wanting to take a closer look and see the true face of this enigmatic beauty."

"When you are only one foot away from the painting, the beauty's golden eyes are locked on your face."

"The painter perfectly captured the charm of this moment and immortalized it on the canvas."

The biggest feature of the painting "Mysterious Beauty" is that the less you can see the complete face of the gray-haired and golden-eyed beauty, the more you can imagine how beautiful she is.

"I have seen the prototype of the mysterious beauty in this painting. She is Miss Tata who took the platinum level card maker exam. She is really beautiful, a perfect lady, young and talented, even if she does not use Even dressing up can't hide her brilliance." After the commentator finished, the onlookers started discussing.

"call--"

When Lan Qi heard this, he couldn't help laughing.

"..."

Even though Thalia tried her best to restrain herself, she still held his hand tightly for half a minute.

"The person who painted this painting, the mysterious examiner from the Kingdom of Hutton, must have had a crush on her, so he could paint her so charmingly. This perspective is just like the heart-pounding moment when a boy meets a girl. "

Another spectator said this.

Finished saying this.

Lan Qi's smile froze.

And Thalia seemed to let out a light laugh.

"I heard that someone has a crush on me."

Thalia stood on tiptoes, whispered in Lan Qi's ear, and then looked forward again.

"Ranchi?"

"Ranchi?"

Talia asked twice in succession, but Lan Qi didn't say a word.

Just when Thalia wanted to press Lan Qi's shoulder and continue to whisper to him.

The reporter from Parrieux Broadcasting Company seemed to have discovered these two intimate men and women and quickly came over.

Isn’t this feeling of being far away, of wanting to be resisted yet being welcomed back, exactly the state of mind of the author in the painting "Mysterious Beauty" when he and the gray-haired girl first met?
It's like seeing their shadow in reality!
"What do you two think of this painting? Or what state of mind do you think led the author to create this portrait of a mysterious beauty?"

A reporter from Broadcasting Company Parrieux raised his microphone and asked Lanci and Talia questions enthusiastically.

"He's better at painting."

Thalia looked up at Lan Qi beside her with interest.

The reporter also pointed the microphone at Lan Qi.

"I, I don't know."

Lan Qi shook his head and waved his hand,

"I can't draw."

He finally seemed to have made up his mind and said decisively.

……

Behind the corner in the distance, two heads and a cat head appeared.

Given the location of the exhibition hall, if they dared to get closer to Lan Qi and Talia, there would be too many shelters.

When they heard Lan Qi say that he couldn't draw, they couldn't hold it any longer.

"Lan Qi can't draw?"

Etiou wondered if he had heard wrongly.

"Why is Junior Brother Lanqi so shy? He would rather say that he can't draw than admit that he has a crush on Tata."

Rosalinda had a gloating look on her face.

"Meow, the tenth ancestor Laowu will probably be so angry that he will be resurrected after hearing this."

Boss Cat shook his head and said.

the other side.

The reporter from Parrieux Broadcasting Company was a little hesitant, but responded quickly.

"Then just talk about it. In your personal opinion, what is that painting about?"

The reporter raised the microphone again and took out two red lottery tickets from his pocket.
"And if you participate in our interactive session, you will be given two fireworks gift certificates!"

Tonight’s festival is held at the Temple of Love. If you hold a fireworks gift certificate, you can participate in the lottery. There will be various surprise event prizes!

Lan Qi is not very interested in this kind of lottery ticket.

But he noticed that Thalia seemed to want it.

Because there seems to be rewards for limited meals in the prize pool.

"The author obviously described a story. A young man accidentally mistook the figure of a homeless girl for a poor old lady. Then he looked away and realized that she seemed to be a young beauty. Only then did he realize that she seemed to be a young beauty. I couldn't help but glance at her for the third time, but this time I happened to not be able to see her face clearly. I only saw her figure and eyes full of puzzles. "

Lan Qi was forced to say businesslikely.

"Although it is different from the evaluation of connoisseurs, the answer given by this gentleman is a novel one, full of imaginative romance."

After hearing this, the reporter smiled and said to the camera,
"Thank you for your interaction and I hope you have a great day."

He handed the ticket to Ranchi.

Lan Qi also took it and thanked him, then folded it slightly and handed it to Talia.

"Thank you."

Satisfied, Thalia put it into her pocket and led him away.

Until the reporter walked a little further away from this temporary exhibition hall.

"Did you really look at me three times that day?"

Thalia asked him uncertainly.

"Act."

Lan Qi said to himself.

"..."

Talia believed that Ranch had an element of acting in front of the camera.

He skirted around his own problems.

It is impossible to judge the authenticity of his previous words through the authenticity of this answer.

"Then if the scene in this painting is not what you really see..."

Thalia muttered in confusion, as if asking a question that only she could hear.

"How do you know what my pigeons look like?"

The dark homing pigeon in this painting is exactly hers.

"!"

Lan Qi immediately turned around.

"I was drunk at the time and my memory is fuzzy, so I can't give you an accurate answer."

Lan Qi's right hand immediately grabbed Talia's shoulder and looked into her eyes.

"I just remember sitting in front of the canvas, and what I painted next was what I was thinking. The starring role was of course you. I used the film under my eyes to create the most beautiful movie about you."

He suppressed his emotions and explained to her quickly.

"Eh?"

Thalia's cheeks felt a little hot for a moment.

Being held by Lan Qi like this.

Grabbing shoulders.

Look directly at his face and those serious emerald eyes at close range.

She felt a little unsure of what to do again.

No, no.

We can't be fooled by him.

He must be saying something damning next second!

however.

Her erratic attitude seemed to make Lanci increasingly nervous.

"After looking at you specifically, I don't have an answer, and I don't want to understand. If there is one thing that is undeniable, it is that you are beautiful."

Lanci responded firmly.

"So, that's what it is."

Thalia's voice rose a bit.

She slightly let go of Lan Qi, but instead took him and dragged him forward, walking in front so that he wouldn't see her expression.

For a moment, Thalia almost felt like she was in the same boat.

She realized that she was confused, and it was all seen by Lan Qi.

No, everything is still planned.

Thalia shook her head vigorously.

My reaction just now should be very similar to that of a "girl in love", and it must have disgusted him...

She covered her cheek with the back of her left hand and the cuff of her sleeve, and looked away, thinking to herself.

　Recommend this brother's book ~ "Tokyo: A socially fearful boy who just wants to be a heretical superstar"

　　
　
(End of this chapter)