In a room of an inn somewhere in the Dark Moon City, Chen Rui stood awkwardly. Opposite him was a man of medium build, about 34 years old. His facial features were angular, and his eyebrows were high, showing a kind of tenacious and stern vibe.
"You are Chen Rui?" The man's voice was thick and powerful, revealing a faint deterrent.
Chen Rui quickly replied, "Yes, Sir General."
This man was Athena's father, the first general of the empire, George. Wales, who was also the "father-in-law" that Chen Rui was going to meet this time.
It was a little different from what Chen Rui imagined. When General George saw him, he did not rush up and yell to kill him. Instead, he looked at him up and down carefully with a scrutinizing gaze, which made the son-in-law a little scared.
The son-in-law courageously opened < Analytical Eyes >: Race: Great Demon (mutated). Comprehensive Strength Assessment: Unable to judge.
Unable to judge strength! Demon Emperor? Demon Overlord? Chen Rui was taken aback. I guess the possibility of a Demon Emperor is higher. Father-in-law is indeed worthy of being the first general of the empire. He has cultivated to the realm of Demon Emperor with the body of a Great Demon.
If we really fight, Paglio has just broken free from the < Lock of Light and Dark >. He is only at the early stage of the Demon Emperor, so he may not necessarily win. Should I try using poison? Having said that, once something happens to me due to poison, then I and Athena are not lovers but enemies.
Just as Chen Rui was nervously thinking, his father-in-law spoke.
"I have a few questions that I need you to answer. The first question is …" George's gaze fell on the group of people behind Chen Rui, and he said coldly, "What do you mean by bringing these people here?"
Seeing that the atmosphere was not good, Lomont stepped forward cleverly and bowed, "Sir General, do you remember Lomont and Delia from Black Cloud Town 3 years ago? We are Athena's good friends. Many thanks to your help and care in the past. Today, when we learned that General is coming, we specially came to express our gratitude. "
George nodded. Royce reacted quickly and said, "The three of us are Madam Athena's direct subordinates. We've heard a lot about you, General, and have come to pay our respects."
Athena was already confirmed to be the first mistress, and the so-called "direct subordinate" also lived up to her name.
George looked at the Royce trio and didn't say much. Paglio wasn't so easy to deal with. He said arrogantly, "You cowards! I just can't stand those arrogant fellows. I'm here to fight … "
"You're just a passerby! He's a friend of mine and Athena's. We were just passing by and decided to take a look. "Chen Rui spoke first and glared at Paglio.
Paglio snorted coldly and didn't continue to make trouble. In fact, the poison dragon could feel that General George's strength was not to be underestimated. Once they really fought, perhaps he was still not his opponent with his current state of being sealed by the ancient runes.
The more it was like this, the more worried the poison dragon was about Chen Rui's safety. If George really had a murderous intention, even he might not be able to protect Chen Rui, so he intentionally drew George's attention over.
"General George has something to discuss with me. You all go out first." Chen Rui winked at everyone.
Athena glanced at the expressionless George. She was afraid that the two most important men in her heart would turn against each other. She bit her lip and said, "Father, I'll stay."
"My next question is to ask this kid alone. Before that, I won't do anything to him." A father knew his daughter best. George saw Athena's worries and added, "If you stay here, then there's nothing to say between him and me. I'll take you directly back to the Warlock Fortress."
Under Chen Rui's repeated gestures, Athena walked out of the room with Paglio and others who looked unhappy.
"It turns out that you brought so many people to boost your courage." George glanced at the nervous Chen Rui and asked, "Are you afraid that I'll kill you?"
"I'm indeed a little afraid. Everyone knows the reputation of the first general of the empire." Chen Rui flattered his father-in-law a little, "But I'm more afraid that I can't satisfy the general and make Athena sad."
"I received news that a human in the Dark Moon City shamelessly deceived my daughter with sweet words and obscene drugs. Now it seems that your eloquence is not bad. It has already met the first point. "
Chen Rui smiled bitterly, "I also have an identity as an apprentice of a potion master. In that case, the second point is almost in line."
George nodded very calmly, but he didn't make a fuss about this matter, "I met Princess Royal yesterday and learned about the food base you planned. Now Regent Obsidian has ordered to reduce the food aid of the Red Spirit Estate by half. What do you think about this matter?"
Chen Rui was startled. He didn't expect that George didn't continue to "interrogate", but he changed the topic to this aspect. Is it a test from my father-in-law?
In any case, at least it is a chance.
Chen Rui sorted out his thoughts and roughly stated the follow-up plan. The general content was similar to what Tim said last time, but some adjustments were made in the details.
Idu nodded slightly and didn't comment. He asked again, "Did you teach Athena how to train soldiers?"
"General is the master in this field, the god of war of the empire. The combat power of those soldiers … is embarrassing to the general."
George shook his head, "Due to the foundation and training time, the combat power of those soldiers is really not worth mentioning. However, your training method is not funny at all. That method is simple, but it is very effective. Once orders can be truly executed, the combat power of the army will have a considerable leap. My second question is, what do you think a truly powerful army is like? "
This should be the third question right … Chen Rui was very smart not to remind his father-in-law of the small mistakes in mathematics. He thought about it and said, "Actually, I'm a layman in the military. I remember a human sage said. Swift as the wind, slow as the forest, aggressive like fire, immovable like a mountain, unpredictable like a shadow, and moving like thunder. This should be the requirement of a strong army. "
"Swift as the wind, slow as the forest, aggressive like fire, immovable like a mountain, unpredictable like a shadow, and moving like thunder." George chewed these words carefully and blurted out a compliment, "Well said! I plan to promote your training method in the Warlock Fortress. Do you have any objections? If we can really meet the requirements of these words, we can become the strongest army of the Demon Realm! "
Of course, Chen Rui had no objections. Hearing George's compliment, he seized the opportunity and said a few more words: Those who attack and must win, attack where they don't defend. Those who defend and must be firm, defend where they don't attack … Water flows because of the land, and soldiers win because of the enemy. Therefore, soldiers are impermanent, and water is impermanent. Those who can win because of the enemy's changes are called gods …
The art of war of the ancestors of China was amazing. When Chen Rui translated it appropriately in the grammar of the Demon Realm, George's eyes flashed and he nodded. Seeing his father-in-law's joy, the son-in-law cheered in his heart that Sir Sun Wu's brilliance was comparable to the Demon Realm's two moons.
George's next question shocked Chen Rui, who was a little complacent just now, "What is your relationship with the Dragons just now?"
Paglio was obviously in human form, but George noticed Paglio's identity as a Dragons! Chen Rui was taken aback. George saw his surprise and shook his head, "Didn't Athena tell you? My 13th wife is a Dragons woman. Although the Dragons converge their power, their unique breath can't hide from me who has lived with Dragons for many years. "
Dragons' wife? This is a real dragon knight! Father-in-law is too awesome! In an instant, Chen Rui's admiration was like a surging river.
However, the question still had to be answered. Chen Rui thought for a while, and he didn't hide it. He answered truthfully, "Partners."
George was slightly moved, "I didn't expect you to be recognized by the Dragons. I thought I had already overestimated you, but I didn't expect I was still wrong. Then, the next few questions can be simplified to the last one. With your wisdom, talent, and military strategy, plus the power of Dragons partners, why do you stay in a place like the Dark Moon and serve Princess Royal? "
Chen Rui bowed his head and said nothing. When he first came to the Demon Realm, it was purely for survival. Later, he signed a symbiotic contract with Paglio, and he was also restricted by the seal of [Lock of Light and Dark]. Until now, after several twists and turns, Paglio broke free from the shackles of [Lock of Light and Dark] under the effect of the Eye of Sauron and gained freedom.
Looking back, he grew step by step with the help of the Super System from a powerless human to obtain his current power. Even his original wisdom and planning ability were gradually showing extraordinary. This could be considered as the environment changing a person. If the reborn "Arthur" did not fall into the Demon Realm but was still in the human world, then he was probably still a nobleman who was waiting to die.
Now that Paglio was free from the shackles and could move freely, then the inevitable condition that restrained Chen Rui to stay in the Dark Moon had disappeared. Now, he could choose to leave this dangerous Dark Moon, the iceberg woman with a cold mask, and the weird and cute little girl …
George saw that he was silent, and he said, "I have a request."
Chen Rui was surprised because George did not say "request" but "request".
George said sternly, "Princess Royal roughly told me your overall plan, which really surprised me. Perhaps … Crown Prince Grimm's last wish will not just be a fantasy. Then, please do your best to help Princess Royal this time. Just this time, I'm deeply indebted to the Lord of Midnight Sun, and I swear to defend the Lord of Midnight Sun's bloodline, but as a father, I also have my own selfishness. I don't ask you to be loyal. Once the situation is bad, you can leave the Dark Moon with Athena and the children. Go anywhere you want to go and live the life you want. "
Chen Rui didn't expect George to have such a request. He mustered up his courage to explain, "Sir General, actually, Athena's pregnancy is fake. She and I haven't progressed to the final step."
"I know. Do you think her little tricks can fool me as a father? However, no children now doesn't mean no children in the future. " George's answer made Chen Rui even more surprised, "Since Athena is willing to lie to this extent for you, then I can be sure that even if I take her away, her heart will always stay with you. So, I didn't do that. Instead, I stayed to meet this' shameless guy 'who stole my daughter's heart with sweet words. Finally, I'm not too disappointed. "
Chen Rui's eyes lit up. Listening to George's tone, it seems that the biggest purpose of visiting my father-in-law this time … has actually been achieved!
"I promise you, general." Chen Rui took a deep breath and nodded. He finally made an important decision in advance. As General George requested, I don't need to be loyal. I just want to fight wholeheartedly this time for Athena, for Jía, for Alice … and also for my ambition to fight against fate!
George nodded approvingly, "Very well, Athena has a home, and I can rest assured. Although you seem to have no power at all, my intuition tells me that you have the ability to protect and take care of my daughter. "
Chen Rui was greatly surprised. Could it be that the rebound after "bad luck" automatically transformed into "God Bless One Day"? The father-in-law that I thought is the most difficult is actually passed easily!
A smile appeared on George's stern face, "Don't you think it's strange? I actually entrust my daughter to a human with no powerful background? There are many people who are more powerful than you! "
Chen Rui nodded. The daughter of the first general of the empire is betrothed to the lord of a dilapidated estate … a sheriff under him. It's indeed a feeling of a fresh flower inserted into something.
"The reason is actually very simple. Athena likes it!" Father-in-law's answer was sonorous and powerful.
Speaking of this, George exuded an oppressive aura. "Actually, before this, it wasn't just the Karon Family and Rus Family. Many other families had proposed a marriage alliance. They had also stated many times that it was for the continuation of the Wales Family. Originally, in a big family, marriage can't be chosen according to one's wishes, but my daughter can choose by herself! "
Chen Rui's eyes lit up. Athena lost her mother when she was young, but fortunately, she had a good father who truly loved his daughter.
George sneered, "I said to those guys, what kind of person am I, George Wales? Will I sacrifice my daughter's happiness in exchange for the family's interests? If I fall to this step, then the surname Wales will lose its meaning of existence! If Athena disagrees, then I disagree. Those who are dissatisfied can come to the Warlock Fortress to fight with me. I'll kill one if one comes; I'll kill a pair if two come; I'll kill three if three come! So what if it's Obsidian who stole the Lord of Midnight Sun's estate? If he annoys me, I'll still rebel against him! "
Too bad * ss! Originally, George was just a slightly strict uncle in Chen Rui's eyes. At this moment, he became the all-powerful and domineering first general. No wonder even Obsidian was afraid of him.
It was because of George's solid backing that Jía was able to support the Dark Moon Estate in the difficult gap and the only glimmer of hope of the Lord of Midnight Sun's bloodline.
Chen Rui's heart was full of admiration. Before he spoke, the door was suddenly pushed open. Paglio's voice sounded, "You, you're a man! I like your arrogance! Do you dare to have a drinking contest with me? "
George's eyes stared at Paglio, and his vibe grew. He spat out a sentence, "I'm afraid you don't dare!"
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