Chen Rui hurried to the palace, then he was summoned by Jía to the council hall for a secret discussion. He didn't come back until late at night.
When he came back, there was a figure at the door of the house who seemed to be waiting for him. It was actually not Athena or Kia, but Lomont.
"Leader, that …" Lomont looked shy. He was completely different from the usual cheeky rascal.
Chen Rui rubbed his eyes. There is no mistake. It is indeed Lomont. This guy usually says anything. When did he become so reserved?
"Hey, hey, if you have something to say, just say it. Don't put on an act here."
Lomont's eyes were a little guilty, "I'm sorry, actually I …"
Seeing him hesitating for a long time, Chen Rui asked rhetorically, "Which widow did you seduce and was discovered by Delia? You want me to intercede?"
"That … it's not about that. Bah! There's no such thing at all! " Lomont slapped himself, and he spoke much more fluently, "I got a good thing … From tomorrow onwards, I will train behind closed doors for a period of time to advance to the real Demon Emperor level."
"Really?" Chen Rui looked surprised, "Good guy, you are going to advance to the Demon Emperor quietly! Is there anything I can help with? Go to the Trevante Underground Cave again? "
"No!" Lomont shook his head, and he suddenly showed his usual smile, "It's just … hehe, leader, I'm sorry to you first. Remember what you said, you have to pay for what you have done sooner or later."
Chen Rui was puzzled, but Lomont had already changed the topic, "By the way, if my training is successful this time, not only will I advance to a higher realm, but I will also likely cross a small realm and directly reach the intermediate stage or peak stage of the Demon Emperor. Leader should be careful at that time. Hehe, I will surpass you if I'm not careful."
Chen Rui smiled slightly, "Really? Even if it's the peak stage of the Demon Emperor, it's nothing. It's like a grasshopper after autumn. It won't last for a few days. "
"The Demon Realm doesn't have four distinct seasons like the human world, and the locusts of the Demon Realm will eat people, hehe." In Lomont's wicked laughter, the power of "Flash" erupted, and he had disappeared.
The next afternoon, the Dark Moon Estate welcomed a group of guests from the north, led by Sicali, one of the 4 lords of the Fallen Angel Empire.
Jía did not put on airs because the Dark Moon had become the largest force in the Fallen Angel Empire. She still led the team to welcome them outside the city according to the highest etiquette for the equal lords.
Sicali was a member of the Lucifer Royal Family. He looked like he was in his twenties. He had golden hair and a long robe. He looked elegant and handsome. He was accompanied by a gorgeously dressed girl and a fierce mutated hellhound.
"Princess Royal Highness, we meet again." Sicali bowed slightly. There was not too much politeness or praise, but there was a familiar and intimate tone as if they were old friends who met and chatted all day.
Jía returned the salute, "Welcome to the Dark Moon, Lord Sicali, Ms. Palando."
Palando was Sicali's sister. She ignored Jía, but her gaze fell on Alice next to Jía, "Isn't this my good friend, Princess Alice? Uh … you seem to be dressed more decently than last time. "
In the past few years, Jía had visited the White Feather Estate more than once. Due to the embarrassing situation of the Dark Moon at that time, Jía mostly went to seek help. Therefore, except for Sicali who personally expressed friendliness or a little scheming courtesy to Jía, many people were contemptuous. Sicali's sister, Palando, was one of the representatives.
Previously, it was really not easy for Jía to try her best to maintain the Dark Moon Estate in that situation.
Alice followed her sister to the White Feather Estate for more than once. Especially this Palando, she made things difficult and cynical. She was simply the little loli's nemesis.
"This material looks a bit like a high-grade product, but those patterns are really ugly, and that trash bracelet … Tsk tsk tsk, your taste is still so bad."
At the beginning, the little loli had been swallowing her anger under her sister's instructions. With the current strength of the Dark Moon, there was no need to swallow her anger in front of any estate, not to mention that this was the little loli's favorite clothes and jewelry. The little loli raised her eyebrows. As she was about to retort, a voice came from behind Palando, "The craftsmanship of the bracelet is almost perfect, and the magic circle pattern of the skirt is profound and unpredictable. I wonder which senior master made it?"
The speaker was an old man with white beard and hair. Although he looked old, he gave people a feeling of vitality. He was obviously an extraordinary person at first glance.
If someone from the Dark Moon said this, Palando would definitely be dismissive. However, this evaluation came from the old man next to her. Palando couldn't help but be taken aback, "Master Tetenis! Are you sure? This kind of clothes and jewelry is actually … "
This title surprised Jía: Master Tetenis?
Among the Demon Realm's mechanical masters, in addition to Nate, the master of metal and leather who used the rules of the masters contest to obtain the first title, there were 3 masters who were truly recognized as the most outstanding in a single field.
Master Anderson of the Dark Shadow Empire was proficient in metal; Master Fonsaq of the former Bloody Empire was proficient in leather, which was now Skye; Master Tetenis, who was proficient in accessories and props, was the stateless free man in front of him, Master Tetenis. Even the arrogant senior master Xingxing also had a convinced expression when he mentioned Master Tetenis.
Master Tetenis' whereabouts are elusive. I didn't expect him to be in the White Feather Estate!
As soon as this evaluation came out, no one else dared to have any doubts. Palando felt like she was slapped in the face. She was speechless for a while. She looked at Alice with a little jealousy in her eyes: The skirt and bracelet are also unique and noble in her eyes. They are actually 2 legendary grade top equipment, and they are actually so unique and exquisite!
The little loli's eyes lit up, and Palando's expression made her feel proud. Both of these were designed by Kia and made by Chen Rui himself. At the beginning, I only told her that there was a little magic protection, but I didn't expect it to be legendary grade equipment!
Brother is so nice!
Jía said, "I have long heard of the master's reputation …"
"The old man just came to the Dark Moon to visit a friend on the way." Tetenis rudely interrupted what Jía wanted to say, "Who can tell me where Master Xingxing's Cloak Magic Store is?"
Chen Rui learned from the [Analytical Eyes] that this Tetenis was a mutated Great Demon. His strength actually reached the peak stage of the Demon Emperor. He couldn't help but be secretly surprised. Every skill had its specialization. Generally speaking, masters who focused on alchemy had little time or interest to train. Even a Great Demon King like Nate was rare, let alone Tetenis who was only one step away from the Demon Overlord.
It seems that Tetenis is an old friend of Xingxing. He has no direct relationship with the White Feather Estate, but they just met on the road and happened to come here together. He should not have any malicious intent towards the Dark Moon.
Jía obviously saw this too. She nodded and said, "Okay, I will send someone to send master."
Tetenis nodded and left with the guard designated by Jía.
"What's so great about him? He is just a rustic nouveau riche." Although Palando seemed to be talking about Master Tetenis, her eyes wandered around the little loli with disdain.
The little loli heard it and rolled her eyes, "There is really nothing great about it. Real aristocrats do not need flashy luxury and vanity, but they need noble qualities of courage, integrity, fearlessness, courage to take responsibility, and sacrifice their lives for their beliefs. Indulging in luxurious and conspicuous costumes or meaningless balls and banquets all day long is a shameful nouveau riche. "
Palando's eyes turned green when she heard these words, but she couldn't find any words to refute. Even Jía and Chen Rui were impressed by Alice. When did she learn this truth?
The little loli noticed the surprise of her sister and Chen Rui, and she raised her head proudly. In fact, she learned these words when she had a war of words with Celine in Town Leia. She just copied them, but it made Palando speechless.
Sicali narrowed his eyes, "Palando, why are you so rude! Hurry up and apologize to Princess Alice! "
Palando was arrogant. In the past, she was used to sneering and ridiculing Alice. This time, not only was she speechless by the other party's sarcasm, but she also had to apologize. Her face suddenly turned pale.
Jía said, "Sir Sicali, it's just some small fights between girls to enhance their relationship. Why take it so seriously? I have prepared the best room in the royal hotel. Please come with me to take a break. After the dinner, there will be a ball to welcome the White Feather Estate. "
Sicali smiled slightly, "Then thank you, Your Highness."
"In a rural place, it's just an auction. How is it superior?" Palando muttered in a low voice.
Soon, Palando was dazzled after entering the city. The flat and wide roads, tall and majestic buildings, all kinds of shops, and endless pedestrians. This "rural place" was almost comparable to the capital. It was not what the White Feather Estate could compare with at all. "This is the joint chamber of commerce of the Custer Family, the top business family of the Shadow Empire.
It is surrounded by shops directly affiliated to the chamber of commerce. There are specialties from all over the Demon Realm, including the Shadow Empire. That side is the Potioneer Association. In addition to the president, Master Aldas, there are currently 4 potion masters stationed there. Further back is the night market. At night, there will be 3 times more people than now. There are also various snacks, specialty goods, and entertainment performances. By the way, this largest and most conspicuous shop is the Princess Retail Store. It was founded by Princess Alice. Now, there are 4 branches in 4 blocks of the Dark Moon. In addition, there are branches in the 3 capitals and several large estates of the Demon Realm. It is currently the top brand of the Demon Realm aristocrats … "
The person in charge of the commentary was the financial officer, Chen Rui. He introduced some of the Dark Moon's situation eloquently. Not only Palando, but even Sicali was extremely shocked. Although it was his first official visit to the Dark Moon, he had been to the Dark Moon several times before Jía took over as the lord. Even after Jía took over, he knew that the Dark Moon was suppressed and controlled by the capital. Unexpectedly, in just a few years, the Dark Moon has taken off like this.
Seeing is believing. When I heard that the Dark Moon was developing rapidly, I thought that it was just barely recovering at most. I didn't expect it to develop to this extent in just a few years. Even the prosperous place 400 years ago is nothing more than this! At this rate, it is only a matter of time before the capital is surpassed. Sicali looked at Chen Rui who was explaining, and he secretly thought in his heart. If the military's rapid development is due to the secret help of the Shadow Empire and Jía's concealment, then the qualitative change in the economy is planned by this powerless human!
This human has been paid more and more attention and mentioned by the Demons. He is known as the Demon Realm's top internal affairs minister. It seems that he really deserves his reputation. If such a talent can be used by me …
However, this idea was only fleeting. Compared with the current Dark Moon, Bai Ling had no advantage at all. I heard that this human sheriff is an admirer of Princess Royal Jía. Even after winning the heart of Athena, the daughter of the empire's first general, he is still the same. The capital has sent assassins many times to try to assassinate or kidnap this human, but none of them succeeded. The Dark Moon has a mysterious Demon Overlord-level powerhouse, and there is more than one.
Chen Rui was also secretly sizing up Sicali. Before the rise of the Dark Moon, the White Feather Estate ranked second behind the Red Spirit Estate, but according to the intelligence of the Dark Demon, the economy and military of the White Feather Estate are actually above the Red Spirit Estate. Sicali himself seems to have the strength of the early stage of the Demon Emperor on the surface, but he actually used some kind of secret method to conceal it. His true strength has reached the peak stage of the Demon Emperor. This cannot escape the detection of the [Analytical Eyes].
Sicali's scheming is by no means inferior to Josh. He has been winning from both sides. At present, I'm afraid that Obsidian's side is still the one who is really close to him. Once the Dark Moon can really show the momentum to surpass the capital or even replace it, Sicali will definitely be the first "tactful person" to switch sides.
For this kind of fence-sitter, it is necessary to show an appropriate toughness, but it is not appropriate to completely fall out. At present, it is still "stable". This is the consensus reached by Jía and me last night.
Sicali suddenly asked, "By the way, Princess Royal Highness, why didn't I see Kia?"
Chen Rui raised his brows slightly, and a murderous intention emerged in his heart. When Jía visited the White Feather Estate last time, Sicali expressed a strong "interest" in Kia, who was traveling with her. At that time, Jía changed the topic because she had already given Kia to Chen Rui.
Sicali had always admired Jía, but Jía's identity was special. Even if the 2 parties were really interested, Obsidian would not allow the forces of the 2 estates to unite, so this kind of "admiration" was more of a superficial gesture. But Kia was different. Not to mention that she was just an insignificant maid, even if she was the daughter of a big family, she could only be sacrificed because of politics.
Sicali mentioned the past again. On the one hand, he really coveted Kia's beauty. On the other hand, he was also testing Jía's current attitude toward the White Feather Estate.
Jía glanced at Chen Rui, "As early as a year ago, I had given Kia to Financial Officer Chen Rui."
Sicali was slightly taken aback. He set his eyes on Chen Rui, and his mind turned, "Sir Chen Rui, I have heard of your name for a long time. Please forgive me for being rude. I have always liked Kia very much. I wonder if you can part with her? I will give sir 10 beauties as a gift of friendship. "
As a royal family lord, he asked a financial officer to transfer a mere maid, put forward a request for 10 beauties in exchange, and condescendingly proposed the word "friendship". No matter what, it should be the financial officer's honor.
"Kia is already my woman." Chen Rui's answer made Sicali's expression change slightly. The human financial officer went on to say, "We humans have a saying, friends are like hands and feet, women are like clothes …"
As soon as Sicali's expression eased, the human said again, "But we humans have a more important saying …"
"Whoever dares to grab my clothes, I will break his hands and feet!" It was the smug little loli who answered first.
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