Do not confiscate my citizenship

Chapter 873: Lanqibo to Ikerite
One week later, early in the morning, at the beginning of the new year in the Kingdom of Hutton.

As the magic rail train slowly stopped, the scenery outside the window gradually became still. The door opened, and what came into view was a station with a roof made of ochre-red bricks.

"Here we are! Ikerit, my home!"

Ifatia's cheerful voice and footsteps echoed on the platform of Ikerite Central Station. She looked around as she walked.

She hadn't been back to Ikerit for many years and she missed this city terribly.

The towering towers at both ends made the central station particularly spectacular. The marble columns, murals and stained glass windows all showed the weight of history. This was an architectural style that she had never seen in the Cremona Empire.

After getting their documents back in Huadu and completing their entry and exit records, they took a train from the Kingdom of Persen back to their hometown, the capital of Hutton, after a few days of travel.

Ifatia couldn't wait to return to her duke's palace.

"Okay, Your Excellency the Duke, Your Excellency the Duchess, and Your Excellency the Duke's Aunt, I will probably take Boss Cat back to the restaurant, and then I will go back to the dormitory. Hans has already arranged your vehicle for you."

Lanqi said to the people in front of him while standing on the platform.

Although Butler Hans has been serving the Wilford family for many years, he is actually Duke Miagaya's confidant who was left in the Wilford Chamber of Commerce. Now that Duke Miagaya is back, Hans is basically going to return to the Duke's house.

The Duke's Mansion is a bit far from Ikerita College, and Boss Cat is just two streets away on the east side of Ikerita College.

The dormitory of the Ikerite Sage Academy is where Lanqi is most accustomed to living. He hasn't been back to the dormitory for several months and he misses it very much.

"Would you like me to accompany you tonight? Like help you make dinner and do some housework?"

Talia suggested, not caring about what Lanci called him for the moment.

Originally, she could have continued to live in Lanqi's house for a few more days because of her mad love for the Demon King, but the fusion time came on the way, and she and Lanfu separated, so she did not move into Lanqi's dormitory anymore.

So her plan for today was to go to the Duke's Mansion with her sister first, visit Hyperion in the Duke's Mansion, and then return to Cat Boss Restaurant.

"No, no, I can do the housework myself. Dinner is also easy to prepare. There are restaurants everywhere in the school."

Lanqi shook his head quickly.

As long as Talia came, Sigrid and Hyperion would probably come too. He couldn't imagine what a hell it would be if all three of them squeezed into his dormitory.

He had gone through this journey and maintained his crazy love for the devil for another month. Today he just wanted to go home and have a good rest.

"Let's go together. Let's go together. Let's go to the Duke's Mansion first, then go to Boss Cat's Restaurant, and then go back to Ikerit College."

Ifatia was eager to invite Lanqi to be her guest.

She also wanted to go to Boss Cat's restaurant to see the legendary Moon Shadow Fox from the Demon Realm. When she heard that the store had such a pet brought back from the Northern Continent, she wanted to go to Boss Cat's store immediately to pet the fox. Her sister and brother-in-law would definitely have to accompany her, so that she would be happier.

In addition, before parting in the Flower City, Rosalinda and Etienne also agreed to come to Ikerite to celebrate the return of their loving family. They will probably arrive soon after they finish their work. Ifatia is looking forward to it and just hopes that the Duke's Mansion will be bustling.

"Uh……"

Lanci observed Ifatia and Migaia for a while.

Ifatia looked as if she had forgotten what happened that night in Huadu, while Miaiya's expression was still as calm as ever.

That night at the Holy Silver Vine Arena in Huadu, the entire process of his socially deadly date with Talia was recorded by Ifatia, and with Ifatia's character, she would definitely share it with Migaiya without reservation.

So their journey back to Hutton was quite awkward. Miaia stayed with Ifatia, while Lanci stayed with Talia. The two pairs consciously avoided each other and didn't communicate much.

Lanqi originally thought that he and Talia should not continue to appear together in front of Ifatia and Migaia, as it would remind everyone of the embarrassing topic.

But now it seems that Ifatia has gotten along with them much more naturally, especially with Talia, she is as close as before.

"Ifatia has explained our past to me...Planai definitely knows about it, but if Ifatia hadn't told me in person, I might never have known it in my life."

Talia understood Lanqi's wait-and-see attitude and explained it to him.

On the way, Ifatia found an opportunity to tell Talia the secret she had hidden for many years.

Although she should have felt a sense of loss when she learned that Ifatia was not her sister, for some reason she felt more fortunate in her heart.

"Meow."

The cat boss put his paws on Lanqi's arm, listened to their words, and roughly understood what happened.

It thought that Tata had said that anyone who dared to question their sisterhood would be executed by the Demon King, so it was strange that Pranai dared to say that.

"So Lanqi, you understand?"

She added to Lanqi.

"Know what?"

Lanqi didn't understand Talia's meaning for a moment.

Ever since their second date in Pariel, he sometimes couldn't figure out what Talia was thinking. Now that they had no mind connection, he could understand Talia even less.

Talia was silent for a moment and walked up to Lanqi.

She covered her mouth with her hands and put them close to Lanqi's cheek.

"If you want me to call Ifatia mom, I can agree to that."

Talia whispered to Lanqi in an almost undetectable voice.

"!"

Lanqi immediately turned his head away and stared at Talia.

He had some suspicion that this Talia was fake.

Talia's behavior and words became increasingly strange, making it increasingly difficult for him to cope.

"I have to go back to the Magic Engineering Academy to see Professor Bo Laao. I should have come back earlier to handle the follow-up matters with Professor Bo Laao after the exam in Person Kingdom. Now it has been postponed for several months. I can't keep Professor Bo Laao waiting for too long."

Ranch didn't want to be caught off guard by Talia again today, and he needed time to analyze how to deal with the new version of Talia.

In this version, she has turned into a three-body demon and can't fight in the same lane at all.

"Professor Bolaio, we really can't let him wait for too long. He even scolded Emperor Loren casually..."

Ifatia pursed her lips, as if she was disappointed.

She also had great respect for the professor who had taught Duke Migaiya.

"I will help Professor Bolao handle some official business later, so don't worry. Come to the Duke's Mansion today and let me entertain you."

Mi Gaiya secretly observed Lan Qi for a long time, and finally came to her senses and invited him.

"Besides, I don't know if Hyperion has recovered recently. Even though Antanas is with her, she must still want to see you."

He felt that Lanci and Talia had not yet figured out the secret between him and Ifa.

Ifatia later explained to Talia that she watched her sister and brother-in-law date that day and felt too guilty so she ran away with her friends, while Migaia was still handling matters in the arena downstairs and did not have time to return to the supervisor's office upstairs before the accident happened that day.

The more he avoided Ranta now, the more likely it was that the two of them would notice something was wrong. If he maintained their usual calm relationship, they would hardly suspect that the black-haired woman with a completely different figure was related to him.

"Yes, Lanqi, think about it, if Hyperion didn't see you today, would she be disappointed?"

Ifatia hugged Migaia's arm and spoke to Lanqi and Talia.

She agreed and stole a glance at Mi Gaiya.

All four of them should have been extremely embarrassed, but along the way, Mia Ya seemed to be the least embarrassed of all.

She knew that her husband was also a master of the mind, and his mentality was exactly the same as Lanqi's. He figured out that the best strategy was to avoid being exposed if he didn't feel guilty.

"I see. Then Tata, let's go to the Duke's Mansion first, and then I'll take you and Boss Cat back to the restaurant."

Lanqi sighed helplessly. Hyperion has been adapting to the changes in her body after the awakening of her demon bloodline. Sometimes she will have an excessive immune response to the toxins secreted by herself. Even with the care of the demon doctor Antanas, the pain she has to endure will not be reduced. Today, Hyperion cannot be left alone.

"Meow, meow, I miss home so much! But I haven't been to the Duke's Mansion yet."

The cat boss rolled happily in Lanqi's hands.

Last time, Lanqi brought back three elites from the Protoss Empire, the enthusiastic and lively Antanas, the dignified and gentle Shinora, and the steady and wise Pranai. It liked each of them very much.

Later, even though he realized that they were big demons like Tata, Boss Cat was no longer afraid, because he was now the mascot of the Krelian Empire!
This time, in addition to the resident singer who arrived early and the deliveryman who has not yet arrived, Lanqi brought back two big backers, the Duke and the Duchess, so it can also experience the feeling of being an aristocratic cat!
"Let's go."

After they discussed their itinerary on the platform level, they passed through the gates one by one and left the platform.

The group walked through the spacious hall of Ikerite Central Station.

The noise faded away.

Not long after leaving Ikerit Central Station, they saw figures waiting for them at the edge of the square.

"Master, Miss Tata, the Duke, and the Duchess, it's been a long time since we last met."

Hans spoke in a very low voice, like an old father who was worried about everything, and smiled at them.

Although he looked like a kind old man, Lanqi still felt that he was a former killer.

"Hans, do you plan to continue working for the Wilford family, or return to the Alansal family as a butler?"

Lanqi did not let Hans take his suitcase, but took the initiative to help the Duke and others put the suitcases into the car, replacing Hans' job.

"Of course I am the steward of the Wilford family. I have watched the young master grow up since he was a child. If I can't continue to stay in the Wilford family, I will really be a little sad."

Hans did not refuse, but looked at Lanqi's behavior of respecting the elderly and loving the young with satisfaction.

"It's okay, Hans. In two years, the Wilford and Alansal families may not be separated. By then, you won't have to worry about which family you are the butler of."

Miaiya saw Hans' feelings for the Wilford family over the years, and also knew Hans' loyalty to their Alansal family, so whether he returned to the Alansal family or continued to stay in the Wilford family, Hans would feel reluctant.

Fortunately, this problem can be solved perfectly.

"Yes, come on, Ranchi! Take down both my daughter and my goddaughter's sister!"

Ifatia clenched her fist and encouraged herself.

But when she caught Talia's eye, she didn't dare to shout anymore.

She was still a little hesitant to show her strength in person.

"Haha, Master, you have to work harder."

Hans encouraged Lanqi.

"Hans, you don't have to worry about me. I worked as a housekeeper in Pariel, the Flower City, for a while. My ability as a housekeeper is not necessarily worse than yours."

Lanqi knew that Hans was making fun of him and responded.

"You must have learned it from me. You've watched me work for so long that you've learned to imitate me."

Hans walked to the front of the car, opened the driver's door and said.

"That is not denied."

When Lanqi worked in Baptiste's house, he was indeed learning from his butler Hans.

But Talia said his imitation was a little off.

After getting on the bus, the long-awaited journey to Ikerite began.

The winter morning sunshine brings comfort, making this city-state particularly beautiful.

Not long into the ride, the brick-red walls, pointed roofs, and the tulips and calla lilies in the Royal Botanical Garden came into view from afar. Even from a distance, the rich fragrance of the vast sea of ​​flowers was emanating.

"Wow, is this really Ikerita?"

Ifatia leaned on the window with her hands, looking at the iconic buildings of Ikerite that she had not seen for many years, as well as the new buildings that she had never seen before.

Over the past decade, Ikerite has become a city that is both familiar and unfamiliar to her.

Compared to the quaint Kremer Empire, the style here is much brighter and fresher.

The buildings in the Cranbrook Empire are mostly based on the concept of grandeur, and the city is also filled with a sense of solemnity. In Hutton, there are mostly old buildings in beige and white, and the new buildings are more high-rise buildings with glass curtain walls. The historical sites and modern planning are cleverly integrated and well-organized.

"As expected, identity is very important. If you get a passport, you can return to Hutton Kingdom smoothly. Otherwise, even if you sneak in, you will only be an illegal resident."

Boss Cat recalled the customs they passed through on their way back.

The war is just ending and international travel has not yet fully resumed. Any entry and exit is accompanied by cumbersome inspection procedures.

Fortunately, their identities were legal and they followed Duke Migaia, which saved them a lot of trouble. They were also treated with respect along the way, so they were able to go to the confidential city of Ikerit in the central area immediately after entering the country from the western border.

"Actually, Little Black Bread, if you choose to follow Loren back to Ikerit in a month or so, it won't take up much time either. The customs officers won't even care whether you have Ikerit identity or not."

Mi Gaiya spoke to Boss Cat.

After he came out of Blood Moon City, he heard everyone calling the Little Black Cat like that, so he also called Boss Cat Little Black Bread, and Boss Cat seemed to have given up resisting this name.

"Goodbye, meow. I am Ikerit the cat."

Boss Cat shook his head repeatedly.

It almost lost its nationality.

The day it followed Lanqi to the Kreming Empire, it realized that its nationality had been taken away by Lanqi. This guy was a chosen empire lackey.

Fortunately, Loren helped it regain its nationality.

Although the price was that Loren lost his own nationality.

During dozens of minutes of chatting, the scenery outside the car window unknowingly turned into a bustling commercial district. Passing by various cafes, restaurants, bars and shopping malls, the spacious avenue was increasingly filled with the atmosphere of an urban city with people coming and going.

"When Emperor Loren returns to Ikerit, do we need to receive him?"

Ifatia asked Migaiya who was sitting in the front passenger seat.

As the Duke and Duchess, when the Emperor of the Empire comes, they will most likely go to receive him, or in other words, it is not an easy task that they can handle easily, and it would be most appropriate to entrust it to them.

"No need. He definitely won't be making a public visit. He should just say hello to Hutton and then return to his hometown, Klantel County, in a low-key manner. On the way, he will pass through Ikerit for a day or two and visit Ikerit College, his home, or the temple."

Migaiya preached based on his understanding of Loren and the current situation.

As for the approximate date of Loren's return, Loren only told Migaiya, Ifatia and the Ice Witch privately that day.

"No, can you guys talk about the emperor's schedule like this?"

Talia was very surprised that the content of Ifatia and Migaiya's conversation was a bit too casual.

It’s not that she thinks Lanqi and Hans are not tight-lipped, but if Boss Cat knows, then it means Antanas knows, and if Antanas knows, then it means everyone knows.

"It's okay. I'm not afraid of someone coming to harm Loren. He's level nine. Who can kill him?"

Mi Gaiya said with confidence.

Even Hecintos couldn't beat Loren.

When the day comes when Loren arrives in Ikerit, even if there are assassins, Loren will not be in danger.

(End of this chapter)