Don't confiscate my identity as a human race

Chapter 318 - 305 Lanci Separates Public and Private Matters_1

Rock Box Mountain is one of the transportation hub city-states in the north of the Protoss Empire.

Surrounded by undulating mountains, a winding stream passes through the city, bringing endless vitality when spring arrives.

The architectural style is deeply influenced by the mountainous elements, mainly using stone and wood, ingeniously blending with the surrounding natural landscape.

But this year’s climate is peculiar, and extraordinarily cold.

Even the cities in the southern part of the Empire, known for their year-round warmth, reportedly began to see snowfall at the onset of winter.

Even now, at the beginning of March, there is no sign of the cold wave receding. Occasionally, heavy snow will fall, dyeing most of the city’s buildings white, perfectly blending with the surrounding snowy landscape and icy mountains.

The Magic Energy Train Station of Rock Box Mountain is located on the farthest western side of the city-state, known as Rock Intersection. It is one of the busiest transit stations in the entire city-state and even the northern region. The station building itself is a masterpiece of art. This architectural marvel combines modern technology with traditional stone processing, making it sturdy and capable of blocking the cold wind.

The sound of brakes and the friction between the train wheels and the tracks gradually amplified on the station’s railway tracks.

A Magic Energy Train from the south swiftly arrived at the platform level.

Inside the compartment, next to the window in the front row seats.

"It seems we’ve reached the regulated area."

Lanci closed the book in his hand, put it away, and looking at the gradually slowing scenery outside the window, he voiced his thoughts.

According to the itinerary, they both should disembark at this city, then undergo inspection, and take the next train.

Or rather, all passengers coming to this station have only two options after their transit passes have undergone identity checks.

Continueing northwards leads to the northern border frontline.

Heading west will reach Xi Bei Province, which also borders the Aestheland Kingdom.

"Let’s face it, even I haven’t been here before."

Sikder yawned and said with his hand over his mouth.

When the three bishops chose their mission areas, the Bishop of Hegemony chose the relatively stable and conservative south, while the Bishop of Nirvana chose the chaotic and war-torn capital to the north and west, and the Mourning Bishop chose the wealthier but politically complex east of the capital.

Almost one-third each, with the capital Herram as the intersection.

Starting from the north of Lanci and Sikder, there are no longer priests of the Silver-armored Hegemony Branch, but gray-clothed priests of Nirvana and dark blue-clothed priests of the Mourning Clan. As they reach further north to the control area, there are only priests of Nirvana.

"Why didn’t you choose the East?"

"..."

"I don’t want to deal with those big nobles, I simply chose the more resolute conservative faction in the south."

Sikder clearly didn’t think much of those big powerholders in the east nor was she interested in their power or wealth.

But after some thought, a glint appeared in her eyes as she looked at Lanci at her side,

"By rights, before long, those eastern nobles should know the name Rocky McCarthy."

"Why’s that?"

"There are quite a few nobles who want to send their children to the Protoss Royal Magic Academy, the best school in the Protoss Empire."

If they heard that this Rocky McCarthy was the current principal, they might give him some respect.

"I have always been very strict in separating my public affairs from my private ones. You can’t expect to use my position to your advantage."

Lanci reminded her.

He didn’t want this sacred profession of his to be misused by Sikder.

Public is public, private is private.

The Protoss Royal Magic Academy was his personal property and should not be used for the public business of the Hegemony Branch.

"Tsk, affection points decreased."

Sikder clicked her tongue.

"Hey, didn’t you say that Sikder’s character and you are different? Why would my affection points for Sikder decrease?"

Lanci opened his eyes wide in surprise.

"Because Sikder is a very willful girl."

"..."

Lanci wanted to retort but restrained himself.

He really wanted to ask about the Bishop’s actual age, but he feared that if he asked this question, Sikder might leave the team.

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ps: there’s an easter egg chapter earlier with Lanci Hyperion, Frey, the Cat boss, and their beloved doll.