Master Kemp on the side gently touched Tata, and the focused dark goblin master suddenly woke up. Only then did he notice Isabella's call. He said to Jía, "I need a superb moonlight stone. If you can find it for me, I'm willing to help you make 3 magic items that are no less than excellent grade."
Although superb moonlight stone was a very rare material, Master Tata's magic accessories were considered top-notch in the entire Demon Realm. Moreover, the promised magic items were guaranteed to be at least excellent grade, so it was definitely worth it.
Accessories were different from weapons or armor. Due to the flexibility in size, they could better exert the magic function. Chen Rui had seen many of Christina's magic items, and they were all quite amazing.
Jía frowned, "According to the ancient records, moonlight stones appeared several times in the Dark Moon hundreds of years ago, and there were superb ones among them. However, there has been no news over the years. How about this, can master stay in the Dark Moon for a while? I'll immediately send someone to look for relevant news."
"Seven days at most." Tata thought for a while. After saying this, he continued to play with the crystal stone and ignored everyone.
Superb moonlight stone? Chen Rui thought that Glorfin sneaked into the underground world to absorb the power of the moonlight stone to alleviate the backlash of the "God-Eating Mask". The sacrificed earth elemental Georg also said that the underground of Mountain Xilang was a huge treasure trove. In addition to the main mineral vein of high-quality iron ore, it also contained rare minerals such as moonlight stone, dark star iron, and blood pattern silver. The location of the moonlight stone mineral deposit was in the area of the Earth Realm.
If I want to get the 3 magic items made by Master Tata, it seems that I must go to the Earth Realm. However, Isabella and her group seemed to be preparing to stay in the Dark Moon. As the most important sheriff, I'm afraid it will be difficult for me to get away. Moreover, including the underground journey and mining time, 7 days may not be enough.
Isabella said solemnly, "Okay, Princess Royal Highness, we can start to get to the main topic. The appearance of the Beelzebub Royal Family made the Regent Royal Highness attach great importance to it. The fragment of the "God-Eating Mask" was lost in the hands of Princess Royal Highness. As you know, I have a lot of things to deal with in the capital, so I can't stay in the Dark Moon for too long. Let's follow Master Xingxing's schedule, seven days. Within seven days, I hope Your Royal Highness can give me a satisfactory answer when I go back to the Regent. "
Jía's eyes shone with a cold light. She said coldly, "Mrs. Isabella, are you here to assist in the investigation? Or are you here to denounce me? If it's to assist in the investigation, I'm very willing to cooperate with you. If it's to punish someone, you're not qualified to do so with your status as a financial consultant. "
Isabella didn't care about the contempt in Jía's questioning. She shook her head and said, "Royal Highness is not only a lord but also a royal family. You should know what the complete God-Eating Mask means, and what the surname Beelzebub means to the Dark Moon and the Fallen Angel Empire. Royal Highness not only lost the fragment of the "God-Eating Mask", but you also can't find the whereabouts of the Beelzebub Royal Family. Shouldn't you accept the punishment you deserve? However, there was an accident, and Royal Highness Jía is a member of the royal family, so it's just some symbolic punishment … If Royal Highness can't give me a satisfactory answer within seven days, then starting from the next quarter, the Red Spirit Estate's food subsidy to the Dark Moon will be halved. "
As soon as this sentence came out, everyone in the Dark Moon changed their faces and whispered. The Dark Moon's land was barren, and it was difficult to grow food. For thousands of years, the lack of food had been an unsolvable problem. Even when the Dark Moon was at its most prosperous, the food source also relied on "imports".
The Red Spirit Estate was aware of this, so they firmly grasped the lifeline of the Dark Moon in the name of "funding". Now that Prince Obsidian's sentence cut off half of the food support, then the Dark Moon's already tight food problem would become more and more prominent. It was likely that there would be a large-scale famine. This cruel sanction is still called a "symbolic" punishment?
Jía stood up slowly. Her cold eyes were burning with anger. Even the arrogant Sergey didn't dare to move for a while when he felt the terrifying chill emanating from Jía.
Just when the atmosphere was in a stalemate, an untimely voice sounded, "Madam … Excuse me, if Princess Royal Highness can give a satisfactory answer in seven days, will the food aid not be reduced?"
The person who spoke was Chen Rui who stood up. When Jía heard Chen Rui's voice, the chill that she released suddenly stopped. Isabella's eyes moved slightly, and she looked at the weak human sheriff with interest, "Sir Sheriff, please accept a kind suggestion from me. You should go and relearn etiquette. Your current wording and speech are very presumptuous for a beautiful lady, but I can answer your question. But I can answer your question. Yes. "
"I'm sorry for my rudeness. I just took office not long ago, so I don't know anything." Chen Rui continued to scratch his head without etiquette, "So according to madam, Princess Royal has accepted the punishment now, so we don't have to worry about Beelzebub anymore?"
"Shut up!" Old Ford of the Saiful Family stood up and said coldly, "Chen Rui, you, an outsider, don't understand the importance of food for the Dark Moon! If there is a large famine among the people, can you afford this responsibility? "
Chen Rui didn't sound nice to Old Ford either, "Sir Ford is getting older, so he seems to be more forgetful. Didn't Joseph say it at the meeting? After he is re-elected as the financial officer, he will increase the food aid by 30%, so there will be 80% left. The food purchased from our Shadow Empire is almost enough! "
"Shut up!" Jía turned her head and glared at Chen Rui as if she was scolding him for leaking important information, but her gaze became firm, "Since this is the case, Beelzebub's matter will be handed over to the capital's special agents. I believe that the Regent Royal Highness' vision will definitely eliminate the empire's biggest hidden danger. As you can see, the Dark Moon's affairs are very busy, so I can't entertain you for too long. Then … 7 days later, I'll wait for your answer, Madam Isabella. If you can't give me a satisfactory answer, then I have the right to request the withdrawal of the so-called symbolic punishment! "
Everyone in the Dark Moon was relieved, and they all showed an expression of "I see". Only Old Ford, who had a "bad relationship" with Chen Rui, looked indignant. In fact, he admired the quick wit of this sheriff who saved his son's life. Even if Joseph really took out 30% more, the total amount of food was less than 80%. As for the Shadow Empire's purchase of food, it was purely fictitious.
However, the Saiful Family had achieved great success in meat cultivation over the years. Old Ford knew part of Jía's food plan. The Dark Moon's current food should be unprecedentedly sufficient, so they were not afraid of the capital's sanctions. However, these were "secret weapons" that couldn't be exposed for the time being.
Chen Rui's rash interjection not only calmed the people, but it also allowed Princess Royal to take the initiative.
Isabella's emerald eyes glanced at Chen Rui, who was silent behind Shea. She was secretly surprised. Initially, she had effectively dealt a blow to the Dark Moon's morale and threw a heavy burden at Shea. Who knew that Shea actually seized the opportunity to give her a taste of her own medicine by throwing the burden back at her again after this sheriff who didn't know anything was fooling around? Shea actually seized the opportunity to give her a taste of her own medicine and threw the burden back at her.
"Then, I would like to be rude and 'question' Princess Royal …" Isabella stood up. Just when everyone thought she was going to make a sharp remark, she suddenly showed a charming smile, "I heard that the Dark Moon is hospitable. Why hasn't the welcome ball started after we have been here for so long?"
This sentence eased the atmosphere suddenly, and everyone smiled. Chen Rui secretly thought that this woman's means were brilliant. She changed the topic with a joke and started a new round quietly.
Jía seemed to have forgotten the tit-for-tat just now. She politely discussed the matters of the banquet and the ball.
After the banquet, it was the routine welcome ball. Athena seemed to have a further realization in terms of strength in the past 2 days, so she had been training behind closed doors in the lower level of the arena. The guards were handed over to Arux to train, so she didn't participate tonight.
Unlike the last Master Challenge, although Chen Rui was still the powerless human, he was no longer a nobody. Several women invited him to dance. The reason was of course his identity as a sheriff. Unfortunately, Chen Rui was really not interested in this kind of activity, so he politely refused.
The Demon Realm's ball had much fewer rules than the human's. It was very casual. Chen Rui slowly moved to an inconspicuous corner, picked up a glass of red fruit wine, and waited for this boring activity to end early. The most popular person in the ball was Isabella. She had changed into a black evening dress. Her elegant temperament exuded a seductive charm. After dancing with Sergei, her butterfly-like dancing posture had attracted the attention of most people, and people kept inviting her to dance with them.
The one with the strongest contrast was Jía. It could be said that no one was interested in her. In fact, Jía's beauty was not inferior to Isabella, but everyone knew that she never accepted anyone's invitation, so no one was willing to be rebuffed.
"Hmph! Coquettish woman! "Alice's dissatisfied voice sounded beside Chen Rui. It turned out that little loli had been paying attention to Chen Rui. She finally walked away from her sister and finally came to Chen Rui as she wished. She even had a glass of wine in her hand.
"Alice," Chen Rui snatched the glass from little loli's hand, "You can't drink."
Alice glared at him, "Hmph …"
The Lolita suddenly thought of something, and her expression changed. Her big eyes blinked with a bright light, and she said obediently, "Brother, I'll listen to you. Can you dance with me?"
Chen Rui quickly shook his head, "I've never danced before. I really don't know how to dance."
Excluding his previous life, he really hadn't danced after his rebirth. Besides, this kind of court dance was very complicated. He really didn't know how to dance.
"You've never danced before?" The little loli's eyes lit up. She leaned closer and whispered, "Then brother's first time will be given to Alice!"
"Pfft," Chen Rui spat out all the wine in his mouth. This word is too ambiguous!
Alice screamed and looked at the red wine splashed on her dress. She was so aggrieved that she was about to cry, "This is my favorite evening dress!"
"I'm sorry …" Chen Rui put down the glass in a hurry. Sure enough, he saw that there were large red spots on Alice's yellow dress that couldn't be wiped off.
Ten minutes later, the little loli who pretended to cry won. Chen Rui, who was in the wrong + surrendered, bit the bullet and appeared on the dance floor.
The court dance of the Demon Realm was a bit similar to the ballroom dance of the European court in the 15th century. There was no hugging action, but it was very cumbersome and had a lot of rules. Chen Rui exchanged a few positions with Alice and felt flustered. At this time, Isabella had already danced with Sergey for the second time.
Sergey was obviously proficient in this. He skillfully switched his movements and dance steps. His beautiful posture and handsome appearance attracted the attention of many female Demons around him. Of course, the most attractive one was the gorgeous Isabella. When the two stood together, they were a perfect match. They were definitely the focus of the entire ball.
In contrast, Chen Rui and Alice on the side became a contrast. Originally, Alice danced well, but because she had to cooperate and guide Chen Rui, she seemed very awkward, but the little loli was not angry. She had been teaching him patiently.
Chen Rui accidentally bumped into the person behind him when he changed positions, so he quickly apologized. His subsequent movements were even more difficult to keep up. Sergey noticed it. He deliberately pulled Isabella closer and smiled contemptuously, "Bumpkin, get lost. The dance floor is not a place for scumbags like you."
Before Chen Rui could speak, Alice said angrily, "You're such a jerk! It's none of your business! "
"The royal princess of the Dark Moon is just so-so. You can't even dance well." Sergey looked at Alice disdainfully, and he suddenly added maliciously, "It's because of the lack of discipline since childhood."
Alice's father, Crown Prince Grimm, died very early. This touched the little loli's sore spot. Her eyes suddenly turned red, and she squeezed the hand that was holding Chen Rui's.
Isabella raised her eyebrows slightly. She glanced at Sergey faintly and remained calm. Chen Rui saw the little loli's sad look, and he was secretly angry at Sergey's despicableness. He immediately retorted, "No wonder the Rus Family has always been inferior to the Wales Family. It turns out that you only know how to bully girls."
"What did you say!" Sergey's father, Doren. Rus, had always been ranked below Athena's father, General George. He was known as the second general. Sergey hated it when others said this. He was furious, and his eyes were full of murderous intent.
"You still want to attack a powerless human like me now?" Chen Rui was not afraid. "Don't forget, this is the dance floor. If you don't want to dance, please leave."
"You, a country bumpkin, are qualified to say the word 'dance'?" Sergey showed a ruthless expression. He turned his mind and stopped dancing. He channeled his strength and said loudly, "Everyone, please pause!"
Everyone suddenly stopped dancing, and the music stopped.
"Sir Sheriff just said that he would let me see the real court dance. I'm looking forward to it." Sergey pointed to Chen Rui and said, "Now let's enjoy the beautiful dance of sir sheriff and the Dark Moon's little princess."
There was an uproar in the crowd. Everyone had seen Chen Rui's level previously. Sergey must have done this deliberately. Isabella still maintained a smile. She neither stopped nor encouraged him. Sergey's means were a bit despicable, but it was good to humiliate the Dark Moon.
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