Don't confiscate my citizenship

After breakfast, Lan Qi immediately found the housekeeper.

Mr. Butler was waiting outside the restaurant, smiling at the young man who suddenly found him.

Young Master seems to be in a good mood today?

The man's voice was very deep, like a worried old father.

But just when the housekeeper spoke, Lan Qi felt a chill that invaded his whole body.

In the memory of his predecessor, the housekeeper was the most reliable person in the house and the one who usually took care of him.

But Lan Qi discovered that his predecessor did not realize that this smiling tiger-like butler was also the most dangerous guy in the house.

Just like this Mr. Butler is showing a 100% fake smile now, but he is facing a dandy and evil young man who is feared or disgusted by everyone in the family.

It's okay, I have something to ask you.

Lan Qi said calmly.

Please speak.

That's the pigeon I brought back yesterday. I realized that it might be someone's familiar. If it were a noble person, I think it might cause a lot of trouble for the family, so I have to worry about it. Please help me find all the people who may know about this yesterday.

oh?

Lan Qi's words obviously surprised the housekeeper.

He seemed to observe Lan Qi carefully for a moment.

Does this young master think so much about his family? Was it a sudden whim, or was he encountering other troubles.

However, the housekeeper didn't intend to ask any more questions. He bowed slightly to Lan Qi and said:

At your service.

Also, I would like to ask you to help me find someone.

Please describe the characteristics.

She is a woman who looks about the same age as me. She has gray hair and golden eyes. She is probably wearing a dark gray shabby cloak. She looks like a refugee. Please don't let her find out that I am looking for her.

Lan Qi gestured as he spoke.

This made the housekeeper look embarrassed.

I'll try my best. But Master, you have to know how big this border city-state is. I can't guarantee that I can find her quickly... Of course, if you can give her more precise characteristics, I should be able to avoid a lot of investigations and screenings. time.

Is that so... Then if I can draw her, how long will it take you to find her?

I can find anyone in this town who's seen it in person in a day, I guarantee you.

The butler smiled again.

He remembered that Lan Qi could indeed draw, but since his parents let him go, he had never seen Lan Qi draw.

It was also from that time that the young master's character gradually became bad.

Then you go help me find witnesses first, and I will draw a portrait of her before you come back.

Lan Qi nodded.

Okay, young master, I'll leave first. But remember to draw carefully. I'll be able to help you complete your first task before noon.

The butler smiled, put his hands behind his back, and walked towards the kitchen, not forgetting to give instructions.

Do not worry.

What Lan Qi is best at is painting.

You can even draw Thalia with your eyes closed.

He promised that no one in the world could draw Thalia better than he could.

Lan Qi breathed a sigh of relief.

Although the predecessor was in trouble, fortunately, there is still room for maneuver now.

Of course, concealing the evidence can only make it more difficult for the demon princess Talia to find out the truth.

As far as Lanqi knows, Talia has a magic that can see through lies. As long as she has patience, there is basically nothing she can't find out.

And according to Talia's super vengeful character.

Once she finds out that she hunted her familiar, even if she treats him kindly and makes her hold back for the time being, she will definitely come back with revenge when she rises.

To really resolve Talia's hatred, you have to confront Talia yourself.

But for now, I just need to paint well before noon at least.

…

At this time, Lan Qi had just reached the second floor when he saw the maid who had woken him up in the morning and was a little scared of him.

I'll prepare it for you, Master.

The maid has become accustomed to it and is going to prepare some good wine and the latest novels for Lan Qi.

But he soon stopped again.

Because of what Lan Qi was saying to her——

I'm going to the study.

Because of these words, the maid became very anxious.

...are you talking about the study room?

Her tone was hesitant.

Lan Qi couldn't help but look confused.

right.

Lanci affirmed.

He wanted to go to the study to look up information and describe Thalia's appearance to send to the housekeeper.

He had nothing else to do until he determined Thalia's location.

However, when he opened the door to the study, he discovered.

There was no table or even paper in the room, but there were a lot of expensive looking wine bottles.

Please forgive me, Master.

What's wrong?

Lan Qi looked at the anxious maid.

I-I haven't finished the morning cleaning of the study yet.

She lowered her head and muttered, as if she was ready to be scolded.

According to the young master's temper, he will definitely slam the door and leave, and then come back drunk at night.

Is that so? It doesn't matter if you don't clean it up for a day or two. As long as you prepare the painting tools for me, the same goes for other rooms.

Lan Qi sighed helplessly.

No, Master, how is this possible!

The maid looked at Lan Qi with wide eyes.

She became a little at a loss for a moment. She was surprised by Lan Qi's unusually easy-going attitude again today, and said hurriedly:

Just give me fifteen minutes and I'll make the study spotless! Then prepare the tools you need! Guaranteed by my professionalism!

Then I'll trouble you.

Lan Qi was not worried about waiting for such a while.

Thalia's murderous intention made him panic a little, but not completely.

Because he already has a way to deal with it.

No one can stop him from living a comfortable life.

…

In about ten minutes, the maid finished cleaning the study as promised and brought Lan Qi the best painting tools in the house.

Lan Qi looked at the pen of this world.

Although it was different from what he was used to in his previous life, he quickly figured out how to use it.

Then he sat in front of the canvas, composed the picture, started writing, and painted Thalia's portrait with a relaxed expression.

Lan Qi couldn't help but want to laugh when he thought that the most perfect character he had ever drawn, the majestic demon princess Talia, had to dress up like a beggar and be as miserable as a beggar.

Even without having to think too much in my mind, I can already swing the pen in my hand freely.

He had drawn Thalia too many times.

Lan Qi invested in the skills he had honed for many years, with a faint smile on his lips, and wrote calmly and skillfully.

He doesn't look like a great painter at all.

He looked calm, like a househusband preparing dinner.

But gradually, his attention was unconsciously devoted to the paintings in front of him, as if he had lost the concept of time.

He didn't even notice that the maid waiting on the side was blinking her eyes in surprise, and her mouth slowly became like a small round hole.

Escape with time.

Lanci's painting is almost finished.

I saw this girl on the canvas. Although she was wearing an old cloak, she was as beautiful as a wolf in the snow.

The gentle wind blew across her face, causing the gray hair under her hood to flutter slightly in the wind.

In those looming golden pupils, hidden under a thousand layers of ice, was a burning flame.

Her lonely figure will not make people mistakenly think that she is a weak existence. The more dust on her body covers her, the less it can cover her nobility and power flowing in her blood.

Done.

Lanci smiled and completed the last detail.

Until then, he carefully examined the painting and seemed to realize that he had accidentally painted it too seriously.

My God, Master, are your painting skills already so superb?

Exclamations sounded from the side,

I was just imagining whether you were possessed by the God of Art. This is the first time I have seen such a shocking painting!

Until now, the maid could not calm down the excitement in her eyes.

She had watched Ranch paint a few years ago.

At that time, Lan Qi still smiled warmly and never lost his temper. The scenery he painted was as beautiful as his soul.

Many servants in the house are looking forward to the day when Lan Qi will suddenly wake up.

Because they dare not imagine that he will continue to degenerate like this. When he becomes the real master of this family in the future, what kind of life will the servants live, and whether they will all be driven away.

The maid hoped that all the signs today were not her illusion.

But the young master has really become gentle and considerate from the bottom of his heart.

Yeah?

Lan Qi smiled sheepishly.

He is indeed a very good painter, but looking at the admiration in the maid's eyes, one might think that he is a resurrected Picasso or Van Gogh.

When I was painting just now, I felt like I had accidentally fallen into it, as if I had poured my heart and soul into it. I felt a little dizzy the moment I finished painting.

But it shouldn’t be praised like this, right?

I can guarantee that you will become a great painter who will cause a sensation in the kingdom. Even His Majesty the King will want your paintings, and even the most noble card makers will want to discuss your painting skills with you!

The maid clasped her hands tightly, looked at Lan Qi and said seriously.

After a moment of silence.

hiss--

Lan Qi suddenly realized a fact.

Yes!

This is originally a game featuring non-turn-based magic cards!

And I am the main beauty!

It can be said that many things in this world were drawn by him, including the prototypes of many rare treasure-like magic cards.

According to the setting of this game, magic cards are equivalent to encapsulation of skills, equipment or summons. They are portable, tradable and convenient for free matching.

Compared with spending a lot of money to learn spells, you can directly buy the corresponding magic cards in this world, bind them to use the spells, and you can also adjust your skill structure at any time according to the powerful enemies you need to challenge.

In addition, in the most difficult copy of the game, challengers will be matched to a random time and space to obtain a unique identity and situation. They cannot bring any foreign objects with them, except for magic cards bound to their souls.

Therefore, magic cards are a must-have for traveling at home, killing people, stealing goods, and getting into fights in this world!

In addition to being produced in copies, valuable magic cards can also be made by card makers.

The skill of painting is inextricably linked to the production of magic cards.

It seems that in addition to being a great artist in this world, I also have good potential in card making?

Lan Qi held her chin and thought deeply.

He had long felt that the magic cards in this game were out of date.

And every time I and the planner proposed cards that could enrich the game experience without destroying the balance of the game, they were rejected.

The planner said that he didn't dare to install those cards without ten mothers.

Master, is the woman in the portrait the woman you like?

A slight probing voice interrupted Lan Qi's thoughts.

The maid who was waiting on the side noticed that Lan Qi had become extremely gentle today, which made all the servants in the house feel a little uneasy.

But the maid had watched him for so long.

It doesn't feel like he's faking it.

In addition, he suddenly drew such a miracle.

Finally the maid came to a shocking conclusion——

He might be in love!

...

Lan Qi raised his head with a strange expression and looked at the maid who didn't know how to speak.

The painting...

It’s women who could kill me.

But he looked at the painting carefully and thought again.

If people in this world were shocked by his paintings, asking the housekeeper to find someone with the paintings would probably cause a lot of unnecessary trouble.

So Lanci pushed away the easel.

He prepared the canvas again skillfully, intending to paint a more ordinary portrait of Thalia's refugee.

However.

On the new work, he had just finished a few strokes when a strong sense of dizziness made him almost unable to see the canvas clearly.

The maid looked at Lan Qi's painful look with some worry, but did not dare to interrupt his creation forcibly.

But hesitated for a moment.

She felt that maybe the young master really wouldn't anger other people today.

So he swallowed his saliva and said:

Master, if you feel particularly uncomfortable, you may have fallen into a state of depletion of mana... You seem to devote all your heart and soul to your paintings and your own mana. I heard that great painters or card makers in history also had this experience. Therefore, the story of devoting his life to art...

No more painting.

Lan Qi immediately put down his pen after hearing this.

This is not something that you stay up late at night to paint, just stay up for a while and then it’s over.

This time he clearly felt that something strange was passing through his body while he was painting!

Take this painting to the housekeeper for me, and ask him to follow my instructions after reading it. Then help me put this painting away and don't take it out of the house.

Lan Qi said pointing to the painting he had painted earlier.

As soon as I relax, I feel sleepy.

The feeling of exhaustion swept over him more violently like a wave that had just subsided, and his head couldn't help but click.

He found that with this kind of consumption, he probably wouldn't have the energy to draw a second portrait that would allow the housekeeper to clearly identify Thalia in a short period of time.

And no matter what, wake me up before dinner.

After saying this, Lan Qi stopped talking.

I know, I know!

The maid carefully used magic tools to speed up the drying and sealing of the painting.

On the one hand, the price of this painting is immeasurable, and on the other hand, the young master has fallen asleep leaning on his chair.

She was extremely happy with the young master's transformation today, and she couldn't help but be more curious about the level of the young master's work.

So she secretly used identification magic and finally saw the true face of the painting——

【Portrait·Mysterious Princess】

[Type: Artwork]

[Level: Epic]

[Rank: 1]

[Those who appreciate this painting will recover a small amount of energy and physical strength, and their favorability towards the princess in the portrait will increase, with a chance of increasing a small amount of energy. 】

…

When Lan Qi woke up again and opened his eyes to look out the familiar window, it was already afternoon.

The setting sun gradually sets in the west, and the golden red light saturates the clouds. The light through the window ripples, adding a psychedelic color to the room.

It was probably the housekeeper who carried him back to his room.

Because there was already a letter on his bedside, which was written in the housekeeper's beautiful handwriting - about Thalia's whereabouts.

Lan Qi shook his head, feeling particularly drowsy this time in his sleep.

But when he sat up and stretched.

I found that there was an extra painting in a prominent place in my room.

This painting alone gives the whole room a bit more artistic flair.

Lanci sat on the bed, frowning and staring at Thalia's portrait.

Both the maid and the housekeeper must have misunderstood him.

I didn't ask you to help me frame this painting and hang it in my room.

I want you to hide it for me!

Otherwise, how embarrassing it would be if the person in the portrait saw someone painting her so seriously!

never mind.

Lan Qi rolled over and got out of bed helplessly.

Thalia had no chance of coming to his room anyway.

It would be considered a success if she was lured away from this country safely.