In the evening of the next day, Chen Rui came to the Royal Hotel wearing a mask and cloak. In the past 2 days, Crawford and Celine were very busy. In addition to the palace banquets, there were also many invitations to socialize. They were simply overwhelmed.
These invitations from the big families or dignitaries were mainly to implement Jía's strategy to test the waters. The visit of "Aguile" now was naturally reasonable.
Chen Rui bowed slightly to Crawford and Celine, "General and Ms. Celine are old friends of Her Majesty Jía and the Dark Moon. Since I'm here as a special envoy this time, there are many inconveniences, so I'm here on Her Majesty Jía's personal entrustment to extend my most sincere condolences to both of you."
The 2 quickly returned the salute, and Crawford said, "I understand that this envoy is not an ordinary friendly visit. From the standpoint of a friend, I don't want to come, but I can't disobey Empress Jía the Great's order. If I offend you in any way, please apologize to Her Majesty Jía on my behalf."
Crawford was an old fox. The meaning of this remark was obvious. As an envoy this time, it was his duty. He would definitely fight for every inch of land during the negotiation. He would not give in because of the friendship between friends. He would apologize first.
"What are you saying, general?" Chen Rui said with a smile in his voice, "Now we are all serving our own masters. If you disregard private affairs for the sake of public affairs, you will not be the General Crawford we know, nor will you be the father that General Monroe admires."
These words were harsh. Crawford had received the devil fruit as a gift from Jía, and he helped solve the big problem of the underground mineral vein in the Crystal Valley with the help of the Dark Moon. Jía also took in Crawford's son, Monroe, who was wanted nationwide. Crawford's return, including the goblin warriors and magician legion, now seemed to be inspired by Catherine instead of a real reward.
Crawford's actions were understandable from the perspective of the empire. He even almost abandoned his son for the empire. He could be regarded as loyal, but it was very inappropriate from the perspective of a friend.
Chen Rui's words made Crawford blush slightly, and he said, "I'm ashamed to say that the problem of the underground mineral vein in the Crystal Valley was solved by Sir Aguile. Monroe was also rescued by Sir Aguile. Now, he even holds an important position in the Dark Moon. I have never had the chance to repay sir. I will remember this kindness in my heart. If sir needs it in the future, just come to the Shadow Empire to find me. I will do my best and will never refuse. "
Chen Rui knew that Crawford couldn't make concessions in the negotiation because of his personal relationship, and he didn't want to embarrass Crawford too much. He nodded, "Okay, if there are any difficulties, I will definitely trouble the general. He nodded. I have already set up a banquet at the Cloak Hot Pot Restaurant in the capital. If the general and Ms. Celine don't mind, how about having a drink together? "
Crawford had previously agreed to Stiller's invitation. Stiller was the main opponent of this negotiation. Crawford also wanted to find out the opponent's actual situation, but unexpectedly Chen Rui "killed" him halfway. He suddenly showed a difficult expression.
Crawford thought that it was too unjust to immediately refuse the other party's kindness. As he was about to grit his teeth and agree, Celine, who had been silent on the side, said, "General Crawford has already agreed to Madam Stiller's invitation. He is going to the Boll Family, so it is inconvenient to break the appointment. How about this, I haven't tasted the authentic hot pot of the Dark Moon for a long time. I wonder if I have the honor to have a few drinks with Sir Aguile alone? "
As soon as this was said, "Aguile" naturally couldn't refuse, and he immediately agreed. So the 3 of them left the hotel together. Crawford took a group of followers to the Boll Family's banquet, while Chen Rui and Celine got in the carriage and headed to the Cloak Gang's hot pot branch in the capital in the northern suburbs.
After Crawford separated from the 2, he was still secretly praising Celine for her adaptability along the way. Little did he know that Chen Rui knew that he was going to the Boll Family's banquet long ago, but he just found an excuse to meet Celine alone.
The hot pot restaurant was located in the northern suburbs of the capital. It was not small, and the business was quite booming. Chen Rui and Celine came to the VIP room. After the wine and dishes were served, all the attendants retreated. Chen Rui activated the prepared soundproof magic circle and nodded, "You can talk now."
Celine had long known that it was Chen Rui's incarnation. She saw his eyes just now, so she took the initiative to come to the banquet on behalf of Crawford. Now that the 2 of them were alone, she immediately unveiled her veil and bowed deeply, "Greetings, master."
Celine was only 18 years old. She looked sweet and lovely, especially her pair of tall and round breasts that did not match her age. She had a standard childlike face and huge breasts. She was full of youthful temptation. However, it was such a seemingly naive and lively girl who defeated her 2 brothers who were fighting for the position of the patriarch and ascended to the position of the top business family in the Shadow Empire. The entire Custer Family was obedient under her means.
Celine was indeed talented. She managed the Custer Family in an orderly manner. The family business became more and more prosperous. She was also praised and put in an important position by Empress Catherine. In fact, she also had one of the most important identities, which was Chen Rui's servant. It could be said that Celine could have today's status and power because of Chen Rui back then, and the master-servant contract also made her dare not to be disloyal.
Celine was extremely smart. She knew that this master was the fiancé of the new Fallen Angel Empire empress Jía. He was likely to control the entire empire in the future. His personal strength was equally unfathomable, so her expression was very humble.
"Sit down. No need to be so polite."
Celine respectfully poured a glass of wine for Chen Rui, then she sat down with him, "Master, please instruct."
This posture was completely different from the last time they met in Town Leia. Chen Rui nodded secretly, "Did Catherine the Great give a time limit for negotiation for you and Crawford's mission this time? Did she tell you the bottom line in the negotiation? "
"I'm just a deputy envoy. I'm responsible for assisting General Crawford. Even if there is a special instruction, only Crawford knows. As for the time limit … From the time we arrive at the Fallen Angel Capital, there must be a result within 7 days. If Jía keeps delaying, we will reveal this deadline on the last day to catch the Fallen Angel Empire off guard. "
Celine did not say what would happen if "the negotiation fails within 7 days", but Chen Rui had already guessed that the Dark Shadow Emperor would not give Jía too much time. He would definitely provoke the internal strife of the Fallen Angel Empire. At that time, the empire would be in chaos. Even if a war was not launched, Jía would lose the capital to fight against Catherine. She would be completely controlled by others.
"7 days …" Chen Rui pondered for a moment and suddenly asked, "Did Catherine the Great ask you about 'Master Arthur'?"
"She did. According to master's instructions, I said that I used the power of Master Arthur and the Dark Moon to ascend to the position of the Custer Family. I originally wanted to use seduction and the family's financial resources to firmly bind Master Arthur, but unexpectedly, the master suddenly disappeared. Before the Custer Family entered the Dark Moon, I also specially reported to Her Majesty Catherine and got permission. "
Chen Rui nodded thoughtfully. He took out a special communication talisman and put it on the table, "You did a good job. During this time, you will be the Dark Shadow Empire's envoy. Don't reveal any flaws. If there is an emergency, you can use this communication talisman to contact me."
"Got it, master." Celine took the communication talisman and put it away. She said, "Master, you told me to look for something last time. I found this by chance. I don't know if it meets master's requirements. Please have a look."
As she said, Celine took out something. Chen Rui's eyes focused. It turned out that Celine took out a dilapidated leather scroll. He couldn't be more familiar with this leather scroll because he already had 4 of the same thing in his hands: Treasure Map Remnant Scroll!
This is indeed a surprise!
Chen Rui quickly took out the remnant scroll in his hand that had been mostly pieced together. When the leather scroll brought by Celine approached the remnant scroll, the remnant scroll emitted a faint light and perfectly fused together to become a complete map.
After the map was restored, the original appearance suddenly changed. It became animated like an animation, and an ocean appeared. There was only one place in the Demon Realm with such geographical features, the Dead Sea. When Chen Rui got the second remnant scroll, the goblin profiteer once said that the treasure map recorded the location of the Dead Sea's hidden treasure. This hidden treasure was left by the Dark Dragon Emperor who dominated the Demon Realm hundreds of thousands of years ago. There were countless treasures in it. Now it seemed that it wasn't a lie.
However, this treasure map seemed to be a vast ocean. Chen Rui looked at it for a long time, but he didn't find any special marks or prompts. He was a little puzzled. I finally put together the treasure map. Is it only certain that the location is somewhere in the Dead Sea? The Dead Sea is so big. How do I find it? Or maybe I have to bring the map to the Dead Sea for it to work?
With Chen Rui's eyesight as a mechanic master, he could see that the treasure map was made of a special material. It was definitely not as simple as it looked on the surface. This material was very sensitive. If he used violent means to crack it, it was likely to turn the entire treasure map into ashes. It seemed that he still needed to study it carefully to solve the mystery.
This time, Chen Rui was planning to go to the Dead Sea. As long as he solved the secret of the treasure map, there might be unexpected gains by then.
"You did a good job!" Chen Rui put away the treasure map and praised Celine, "Tell me, what reward do you want?"
Celine bowed her head and said, "It's my duty to do things for master. I dare not ask for a reward."
Chen Rui knew that this girl's schemes and means were extraordinary, so he said, "I have always been clear about rewards and punishments. I'm very satisfied with your ability and loyalty. Just say what you want. Don't be reserved."
Celine glanced at him hesitantly and bit her lip, "Can I become master's concubine?"
Since the master-servant contract was only limited to one person, the master could abandon her life at any time and choose a more valuable servant. Judging from the relationship between "Master Arthur" and the succubus Kia, the master treated his woman very well. Therefore, Celine wanted to become Chen Rui's woman by dedicating herself to greatly reduce the threat of being abandoned. Not only that, the master supported Jía from the Dark Moon Lord all the way to the Fallen Angel Capital. In the future, it was likely that the Fallen Angel Empire would also be under the control of the master. If she attached herself to him, it would be equivalent to having one more way out for the Custer Family and her.
Chen Rui really had no other thoughts about Celine. In terms of dedicating herself, the 2,000 lamp spirits were not inferior to Celine in terms of loyalty or beauty. He frowned and faintly guessed Celine's thoughts. He shook his head, "I know what you are worried about. My power is beyond your imagination. You are not the only servant that I have signed a contract with. The deputy general of Jergal Fortress, Loki, is also one of them. He is now in the capital. Do you want to meet him?"
Celine was shocked. Of course, she knew that Loki was a confidant of the Dark Shadow Empire's first general, Broc, and he was a Demon Emperor powerhouse. Unexpectedly, he also became master's servant. It seems that master can manipulate more than one contract! What does this mean?
Celine's expression fell into Chen Rui's eyes, and he smiled indifferently. In fact, Loki was not a servant but a puppet. However, using this "acquaintance" as an example was obviously more convincing to Celine.
"I can tell you a secret. I'm the inheritor of the Demi-God. If I fully recover, it is not difficult to reach the Demi-God level. You are a smart person. Do you understand what I mean?"
Demi-God inheritance! This sentence brought a stronger shock to Celine, and then she suddenly realized: No wonder master's strength has leaped extremely fast. He was only a Great Demon King at the mechanic contest. Later, he was able to compete with Empress Catherine's secret guard, Terdila, who was at the intermediate stage of the Demon Overlord. Now, he actually killed the Fallen Angel Regent Obsidian of the peak stage of the Demon Overlord. Such a terrifying upgrade speed … It turns out that he is actually the inheritor of the Demi-God!
The meaning of the latter half of Chen Rui's sentence made Celine's heart jump even more because legend had it that only the powerhouse who reached the Demi-God level could lift the restrictions of the contract. Then master means that when his strength recovers to the Demi-God level …
If someone else said this, Celine would never believe it, but she had witnessed the "miracle" created by Chen Rui with her own eyes. Even the top powerhouse, Raizen or Catherine the Great of the Shadow Empire, could not have such a terrifying progress speed. He also had the ability to contract more than 1 servant.
"Understood! Master! "
Celine's last bit of superfluous thoughts was completely withdrawn. Her loyalty suddenly increased to the highest point. After master's strength really reached Demi-God, there was really no need to use a contract to restrain her as a servant. The Demon Realm respected the powerhouse. If the Custer Family could be sheltered under the power of a Demi-God powerhouse, the Custer Family would flourish for generations. Even the emperor of the empire would not be able to shake it.
"Since you don't want a reward this time, I will reward you next time." Chen Rui took out a list, "Also, try your best to gather the materials listed on this list. The quantity cannot be less."
These materials were all needed by the ruins of the ancient alchemy civilization. Some of them were very rare, and the quantity required was very large. The difficulty was not low. Celine took the list and looked at it. She was slightly surprised, but she didn't say much. She carefully put it into the space ring, "Master, please rest assured that I will complete it in the shortest time."
Chen Rui nodded with satisfaction. When Celine gathered these materials, he would go to the Dead Sea to find the blue star heavy water and phantom coral. By then, the City of Stars could return to its peak state and have a powerful ancient alchemy civilization army.
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