The situation in the Blue Lava Estate had gradually stabilized, but there was "news" from the Red Spirit Estate.
The Red Spirit Lord Josh, who was severely injured in the Dark Moon's war of lords, suddenly launched an attack. He subdued his son, Kanita, who tried to take the opportunity to murder him, and prevented a patricide rebellion to seize power.
In Kanita's party, the Great Demon King Solana, who had been recuperating, surrendered. Schneider died, and the rest of his henchmen either died or surrendered. As for Kanita himself, he was subdued by Josh and controlled with a secret technique. He could no longer betray.
This kind of incident of father and son killing each other for power was not unusual in the Demon Realm, but it was commendable that Josh could counterattack his son in this situation. Sure enough, the older, the wiser.
In this incident, an unexpected person played a key role. It was Royce, who had previously worked under Joseph. Royce was the heir of the Kunda Family that had been deprived of his surname by Josh. Because his father, Kahn, refused to hand over a certain treasure, he was executed by Josh, and his family members became slaves. However, this Royce actually endured the humiliation and was secretly ordered by Josh to lurk around Joseph. He had been monitoring Joseph's actions, and he was aware of all Joseph's actions, including Joseph's whistleblowing to the capital. After Joseph's downfall, Royce turned to Kanita again. As a result, he became the biggest contributor to Josh's discovery of Kanita's conspiracy.
Josh praised Royce's contribution and appointed him as the deputy commander of the estate guards. The current commander was the subdued Kanita. Royce, the deputy commander, also had the responsibility of supervision.
Not only that, Royce regained the Kunda surname and lost glory. The original family members and descendants who became slaves were also pardoned. As for the illegitimate son, Ledo, who caused the destruction of his father and the entire Kunda Family, who was also Joseph's "friend", he was personally beheaded by Royce, who had become a Higher Demon.
After Josh regained power, he still used the excuse of recuperating. If there was something, it would be conveyed by Kanita or Royce. Occasionally, he would show up with a weakened and sickly look, but no one dared to underestimate this "seriously ill" old fox.
Some people even speculated that the scheming Josh was using this appearance to paralyze the Dark Moon, but he was secretly brewing his power to retaliate.
As the first lord to actively respond and spend one billion black crystal coins at the lords' meeting, Josh did not constantly ask the capital for the fundraising money like Kanita. Instead, he showed an attitude of trust in the regent. He also publicized in many ways, calling on all estates to ignore the rumors and believe in the regent's promise. This gesture was highly appreciated by the capital.
However, in a sense, as time passed and the repayment date approached, this kind of unwavering trust was even more deadly than directly urging.
Chen Rui received the news in the Shadow Empire because he was accompanying Jía to visit the Bloody Vine Flower Estate. Athena stayed in the Dark Moon this time. Rolla, who got the silver box, was more enthusiastic about studying the knowledge of the ancient runes slate. She happened to stay in the Dark Moon with Krobelus. On the other hand, Alice was visiting with her sister this time, so Kia had the opportunity to accompany.
(Little maid: It's finally my turn.)
In order to get rid of the surveillance of the "Governance Association", Paglio continued to accompany them. Lomont once again stayed in the Dark Moon bitterly. The reason was very simple. He was not strong enough. However, under the guidance of Isabella, Lomont was about to fully integrate the power of the evil eye tyrant. Once the integration was completed, he could reach the Demon Emperor level. However, he relied on the power of the body that fused with the companion beast to reach the Demon Emperor level. Unless there was a fortuitous encounter, every step in the future would be quite difficult. It was equivalent to synchronizing the training of the companion beast with the body. The advantage was that his strength surpassed the opponents of the same level.
The Dark Moon's friendly delegation headed by Jía received the highest level of welcome and treatment in the Bloody Vine Flower Estate. Since the cooperation between the 2 major estates, the land improvement effect of the Bloody Vine Flower Estate was very obvious. A large area of barren land had undergone qualitative changes. Crops could be planted smoothly, and the growth momentum was good. The residents of the estate were all cheering.
In fact, in order to avoid exposing the secret of the magic dust, Old Gauss developed a kind of magic fertilizer mixed with some dust. The formula of these fertilizers was extremely complicated, but it was more to deceive people. Of course, it also had the effect of improving the land, but it was much inferior to the Dark Moon. In the Dark Moon's secret food base, many of the best plantations were directly transformed with the refined dust that Chen Rui used in the Super System. The effect was far better than ordinary magic land.
Even so, it was enough to make the most barren estate of the Shadow Empire, the Bloody Vine Flower Estate, undergo earth-shaking changes. Chen Rui also fulfilled his promise to "Iciz" this time. Using the drawings provided by General Kahn, he redesigned and planned the Bloody Vine Flower City, including some characteristic buildings and magic water system. Of course, a considerable part of this "design" was copied from the floor plan of a familiar city in another world. These designs and plans made General Kahn amazed. It was estimated that the Bloody Vine Flower Estate would be greatly transformed in the next step.
The most popular thing among the soldiers and civilians of the Bloody Vine Flower Estate was naturally the battle ball. The battle ball, which had become popular because of the rise of the Dark Moon, was now officially settled in the Bloody Vine Flower Estate. Including the venue and the ball, they were the most "authentic" specifications. Moreover, the players and referees immediately gave people a sense of inspiration after receiving professional training.
The battle ball craze centered on the estate and quickly spread to the surrounding areas. For this reason, Kahn specially expanded the small arena of the Bloody Vine Flower Estate and added some temporary stadiums. Even so, it still couldn't meet the increasing demand. In the future city blueprint of Chen Rui for the Bloody Vine Flower Estate, there were several stadium designs.
Today was the third day of Jía's visit to the Bloody Vine Flower Estate. The most exciting battle ball game of the Bloody Vine Flower Estate was staged in the arena. It was between the Dark Moon's Red Blood Team and the Bloody Vine Flower Estate's Wolf Fang Team. General Crawford's only son, Monroe, who had specially learned the battle ball in the Dark Moon, and several accompanying learners appeared in the Wolf Fang Team representing the Bloody Vine Flower Estate this time.
This was the strongest Higher Demon team at present. The competition of Higher Demon was faster and more intense. Their control and skills were relatively stronger. Of course, the magic circle of the stadium also had greater restrictions. There would be no scenes that the audience couldn't see clearly.
The friendly match was one of the projects of Jía's visit and exchange. After the news spread, many fans of the capital, including some upper-class nobles, rushed to the Bloody Vine Flower City in advance, causing the local hotels to be almost full. The limited tickets were inflated to a terrifying price.
With a whistle, the game began. Although there were several main players like Monroe, the game could not be won by one or two people. Soon, the Dark Moon's Red Blood Team had the upper hand. Whether it was individual or overall cooperation, they showed great strength. The audience was amazed by the scene. It turns out that the ball can be played like this!
As the birthplace of the battle ball, it was reasonable for the Dark Moon to be stronger, but the audience of the Bloody Vine Flower Estate was still desperately cheering for their team. Even after the home team lost 2 goals in a row, the enthusiasm was still unabated.
As a midfielder, Monroe shouted to remind his teammates while organizing an effective attack. He launched the most threatening defensive counterattack. Unfortunately, his teammate's kick hit the goalpost, and there was a sigh of regret in the stadium. The Dark Moon took the opportunity to launch a counterattack and scored another goal. 3: 0.
Monroe calmly organized his teammates to compress the defense. After the tackle was successful, he dribbled the ball past the opposing defender alone. When several Dark Moon defenders quickly returned to cover the defense and formed a double team, Monroe unexpectedly passed the ball to his teammate who plugged in. This time, his teammate did not disappoint Monroe's pass. He scored with a powerful shot.
In an instant, the entire stadium was boiling. Almost all the audience cheered. Many people shouted the names of Monroe and the goalscorer. Some female fans even took off their shirts to celebrate boldly. The jumping 2 balls became a beautiful scenery on the field. The fanaticism was no less than the fans that Chen Rui knew in the other world.
General Crawford nodded secretly as he watched. A gratified expression flashed in his eyes. There should not be much suspense in the outcome of the game. The significance of the goal itself is actually limited. The key is that my son's calmness on the field, not being greedy at the last moment, trust in his teammates, and the spirit of teamwork are commendable. If it is the arrogant genius young man in the past, this situation will definitely not be seen. It seems that I have indeed gained a lot in the past few months in the Dark Moon.
The game was finally over. The Dark Moon's Red Blood Team was a little lenient at the back, allowing the Wolf Fang Team to score 2 more goals. The final result was still fixed at 7: 3. Although his team lost, the Bloody Vine Flower Estate's audience was quite satisfied to be able to score 3 goals from the Dark Moon. They all felt that the trip was worthwhile. I heard that there will be a friendly match between the Intermediate Demon group tomorrow. The excitement at that time can also be imagined.
When the group returned to the lord's mansion, Crawford specially invited Jía and Chen Rui to the council hall.
"Thank you to the Dark Moon players for bringing such a wonderful game to the people of the Bloody Vine Flower Estate." Crawford said with a smile, "By the way, I specially invited a few royal chefs from the capital. At tonight's banquet, Princess Jía and all the guests will taste the most delicious specialties of our Shadow Empire."
Jía nodded politely, "Then, I'm looking forward to it."
"By the way, Your Highness has been in my Bloody Vine Flower Estate for 3 days and visited many places. I wonder if you have any suggestions? Please don't hesitate to advise. "Crawford said so, but his eyes fell on the human financial officer. The Dark Moon's Princess Royal is indeed an excellent leader who is talented and good at using people, and this human financial officer is the most outstanding representative of the capable minister. The economic development of the Dark Moon is almost inseparable from his planning.
"I don't dare to advise. Chen Rui, if you have any ideas, you might as well express them." Jía understood Crawford's meaning, and she glanced at Chen Rui.
Seeing the expectant eyes of the 2 sir lords, Chen Rui secretly smiled bitterly: I'm just a transmigrator from another world. At most, I'm a little clever. Most of the rest is plagiarism. I'm definitely not a capable minister. Alright then, I'll continue to plagiarize …
"Actually, I don't have any good ideas, but judging from the popularity of today's game, the battle ball of the Bloody Vine Flower Estate currently has considerable influence. Even the surrounding estates and your empire's capital are fascinated. Then we might as well make a fuss in this regard and use the battle ball to expand the influence of the Bloody Vine Flower Estate. This influence will drive the rapid development of the economy. Didn't the general notice that in the past few days of the game, all walks of life in the Bloody Vine Flower City seem to have benefited a lot? "
"Sir Chen Rui means to hold more games to drive economic development?"
"It's not that more games should be held, but every game should be exciting. It can be a friendly match between the civilian and military, or a city exchange like ours today. When there are more cities with teams in the future, we can also hold the most popular league, but it's too early to say these now. What I mean is that we can now use the battle ball itself to increase considerable income. In addition to the income from tickets and gambling, we can also open a battle ball merchandise store. Just before my visit to your estate, the Dark Moon's' Fan Shop 'has been completed and opened. It mainly sells team jerseys, team emblems, team flags, accessories, carvings, and various cheering magic items to all fans. We can also let the players who are loved by everyone sign and sell in limited quantities … This kind of fan shop can be directly operated by the official or authorized by a limited number of private chain stores. Judging from the current situation of the Shadow Empire and the Fallen Angel Empire, the popularity of the battle ball is already a trend. It is likely to spread to the entire Demon Realm in the future. I believe I don't need to elaborate to the general about the direct benefits and huge economic benefits it will bring. "
Crawford listened carefully and kept nodding. The female clerk on the side was quickly recording. At the end, she showed admiration and exclaimed, "If it weren't in front of Royal Highness Jía, I would like to win over Sir Chen Rui. It is really enviable that Your Highness can have such an internal talent! Thank you for sir's valuable suggestion. I will start preparing for this fan shop immediately! "
"General is overpraising. General's courage is really admirable." Chen Rui was a little embarrassed. It was just a copy. It was indeed overpraising.
After the 2 sides exchanged a few polite words, Crawford happily agreed to Shea's various requests for further cooperation. Then, he winked at the clerk, and the clerk retreated with several officials.
Crawford looked hesitant, "There is one more thing. It was a little difficult to say at first, but it is related to the most important interests of the Bloody Vine Flower Estate, so I still plan to say it. Please help, Princess Royal Highness."
Jía and Chen Rui looked at each other and said, "General, please say it. Whether it is the cooperative relationship between the 2 places or our personal friendship, I will try my best to help."
"To be honest with Your Highness, in the northern part of the Bloody Vine Flower Estate, in the Black Iron Mountain Range spanning the Shadow Empire and the Bloody Empire, there is a misty swamp. There is a Crystal Valley in the swamp." Chen Rui's heart moved, then he heard Crawford continue to say, "Under the Crystal Valley, there is a large crystal mineral vein which was recently discovered. This will become the most important resource of the Bloody Vine Flower Estate."
Crystal mineral vein? Jía was slightly moved. Crystal mineral is the magic crystal coin commonly used in the Demon Realm. According to the purity of refining, it can be used as a common currency and high-end magic crystal material. Crystal mineral vein symbolizes huge wealth. I didn't expect that there is a "large" crystal mineral vein under a barren land like the Bloody Vine Flower Estate!
This crystal mineral vein was told to Catherine by Chen Rui at the beginning. It seemed that he even cheated a kiss from Her Majesty Empress. However, the crystal mineral vein is the biggest secret of an estate and also an important secret of the Shadow Empire. Even if the Dark Moon and Crawford have a close friendship now, they shouldn't reveal it. What is this request?
Crawford sighed and said, "The devil fruit that Your Highness gave me at the auction last time finally made a breakthrough in the intermediate stage of the Demon Emperor, which had been stagnant for many years. Moreover, my only son, Monroe, has made rapid progress thanks to Your Highness' care in the Dark Moon. I'm a soldier, so I'm not good at expressing my gratitude in words. I, Crawford. Travis, will remember Your Highness's friendship. The crystal mineral vein is one of the secrets of the Bloody Vine Flower Estate. Her Majesty Catherine of the capital also attaches great importance to this resource. I have made a military order to guarantee that the preliminary mining work will be completed within the specified time and a certain amount of crystal mineral will be handed in. However, there are some difficulties in the mining process. If it can't be solved, I won't be able to complete Her Majesty Empress' requirements on time. According to the military order, I will resign from all positions including the estate and the military … "
Jía and Chen Rui were secretly surprised. Through this series of cooperation, Crawford was an important figure in the military. He had established a good friendship with the Dark Moon and Jía. He was currently the most suitable candidate for cooperation with the Shadow Empire. Once he was forced to resign and someone else took over as the Bloody Vine Flower Estate Lord, I'm afraid that unpredictable things will happen. It will naturally be quite disadvantageous to the Dark Moon.
Jía nodded as she understood, "General, it's just a personal friendship between you and me now. If there is anything you need me to help, just let me know."
Crawford nodded, "Then I'll make it clear. There seems to be a strange magic circle set up in the crystal mineral vein. It can't be mined normally, and many miners have been lost. At that time, I sent many people to investigate, but I couldn't figure it out. Not long ago, I went to the capital to invite my friend Master Rummenigge from the Mechanic Association, but after the master entered the crystal mineral vein, he actually disappeared. His whereabouts are still unknown. I can hardly explain to his family. I'm in a terrible situation about the crystal mine. I almost have nowhere to go. I wonder if Princess Royal Highness can find a way to help? "
Chen Rui was puzzled. Logically, as one of the important bases of the Bloodfall, the Crystal Valley has completely disintegrated after Catherine defeated the 3 Demon Overlords. There should be no danger. Why would such a strange incident happen?
The Master Rummenigge mentioned by Crawford was an old acquaintance of Chen Rui. When Chen Rui participated in the mechanic contest of the Dark Shadow Empire's capital as "Arthur", he received a great deal of care from Rummenigge. At the first meeting, Rummenigge gave him a book on the basics of mechanics and a master recommendation badge for passing the preliminaries. Later, when Chen Rui was troubled by Master Leo in the contest, it was Master Rummenigge and another Master Xhosa who stepped forward and thwarted Leo's challenge. Even after Chen Rui officially became a mechanic master, Rummenigge took the initiative to give him his research time in the ancient magic tower.
Although Master Rummenigge also had the original intention of winning over talents for the Shadow Empire, Chen Rui's principle was to repay the kindness of others. Now that Rummenigge was missing in the crystal mineral vein, Chen Rui should go and rescue him for both public and private reasons.
It seems that it's time to revisit the Crystal Valley.
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