Chen Rui squatted down and stroked the Wind Leopard's head. The Wind Leopard turned over, exposing its vital abdomen. It let out a submissive whimper, its usual ferocity nowhere to be seen.
Mana was extremely shocked. As the owner of the Wind Leopard, even with the enslavement contract, he could only barely tame this magical beast. It was not as though it had completely submitted to him. This level of beast taming technique could only be described as "magical". Those so-called master taming beasts were simply trash compared to it!
The truth was right in front of him. 'Richard' had not lied. He had obtained the manticore egg with his own power!
Mana recovered from the shock, and the way he looked at Chen Rui was completely different. If he was arrogant when they first met, then he was kind when he saw the manticore egg, then he was secretly delighted when he got the scarlet magic gem, then he was fanatical now.
"Sir Richard, your ability is truly amazing." Mana's face was full of smiles. Even his triangular eyes were squinted because of his fat. His small eyes shone with an intense splendor, as if he had seen some rare treasure.
"It's just talent combined with a little secret technique. It's not enough to catch the eye of an expert like Sir Mana." Chen Rui shook his head modestly, asking tentatively, "Sir, I don't know about the channel to become a Knight of Radiance you mentioned earlier …"
"I'll be honest with you, sir. With my current position, I can't directly recommend you as a candidate for the Knight of Light. However, with my connections, it's not impossible to get a candidate …" The plump priest did not continue. Instead, he held his chin, and his smile became meaningful.
Chen Rui understood the meaning behind the priest's words. He smiled, "Rest assured, Sir. The help between friends is mutual. If Sir has any use for me, I won't refuse. It's best if we can form a mutually beneficial and stable relationship."
"It's so easy talking to smart people!" Mana could not hide the joy on his face. "Our goals are quite related. If you don't mind … Richard, please allow me to call you that."
"Of course, my friend, Mana." Chen Rui glanced at Lucio. Lucio immediately understood and found an excuse to leave the hall.
Pastor Mana praised Chen Rui's tactfulness, "I won't hide it from you, Richard. I've been paying attention to the position of bishop in the capital for a long time, and I've managed to get through a few key points. I even gave up the opportunity to become a priest in a more prosperous city. According to tradition, the positions of the Temple Knights would be adjusted after the White Cliff Selection. This was a rare opportunity, so they had to seize it. White Cliff's Cardinal Bishop Lord Roger would be coming to Yangshao Royal City for an inspection in a few days. This lord had a niece called Eliza, who was usually very doted on and treated like his own daughter. He would bring her with him whenever he went out. Miss Eliza was a light mage, as well as a beastmaster. She loved collecting exotic beasts. I offered a bounty for manticore eggs to cater to this young lady's preferences. As long as Sir Roger agrees, with the help of the person behind me, I will definitely become the Bishop of the Royal City. Even the Archbishop of the Royal City … Once I have enough experience, it might not be impossible. "
Only now did Chen Rui understand the real reason why Mana wanted to obtain manticore eggs. It seemed like the 'beastmaster talent' from before was right. Cardinal Roger from White Cliff had also attracted his attention. Perhaps this was an opportunity for him to sneak into White Cliff.
"Lord Roger is one of the three Cardinals of the Church. He has a high position and authority. It would not be difficult for him to directly appoint you as a Knight of Light candidate. For someone like you who only wants to use the power of the Church to control your family and not become a lifelong clergyman, the true use of the Knight of Light candidate is to have the opportunity to become a follower of a Temple Knight. As long as you can take this opportunity to attach yourself to a Temple Knight, then I can say with certainty that the day you achieve your goal will be just around the corner! "
"A follower of a Temple Knight?" Chen Rui's mind started to spin, "Is this a good opportunity for me to become a Temple Knight?"
"Of course!" Mana nodded. "Miss Eliza is not only Lord Roger's niece, but she's also the Saintess' disciple. She has a lot of connections in the church. As long as you can get in touch with Miss Eliza, she'll be able to recommend a promising contestant to you. That way, you'll be able to take another shortcut."
Saintess? A Cardinal?
Chen Rui had heard from Lucio that the positions in the Church of Light were the Pope, the Patriarch, the three Cardinals, the Archbishop, the Bishop, the Priest, the Deacon, the Ordinary Monk, or the Nun.
The current Pope of Light, His Holiness Fandis, was the highest leader in the human world.
Whether it was the two empires or the monarchs of other empires or kingdoms, they had to lower their noble heads in front of the Pope. For countless years, empires and kingdoms had risen and fallen, but the Temple of Light had always stood strong. The power of the Church had penetrated into every level and every corner of every country. It could be said that it was deeply rooted and unshakable.
There were two Patriarchs who were second only to the Pope. One was Pusmir, who was proficient in astrology, and the other was the Saintess Eudora, who enjoyed special power and status.
The Cardinals were directly appointed by the Pope. There were three of them, but other than the three Cardinals, there were two other people who also had the same status as the Cardinals. One was the Inquisition Chief Judge Seuss, and the other was the Paladin Captain Pasari.
The Inquisition was one of the two main armed forces of the Church of Light. It reported directly to the Pope. It was mainly composed of ascetics and had strong combat power. Its responsibility was to punish heresy and destroy the forces of darkness.
The other armed force was the Knights of Light. The Knights of Light's responsibility was to defend the faith and protect the light. There were branches of the Knights of Light in the capital of every country, and they were not restricted by national laws. The highest level of the Knights of Light was the Paladin who belonged to the Holy Mountain. Below them were the Temple Knights who were stationed in the Holy Mountain or in charge of the branches of every country. Below them were the ordinary Knights of Light.
The Archbishop of the Holy Mountain of Zhili had a higher status than the ordinary Archbishop who was in charge of the religious affairs of every country. The Archbishop was selected from among the Bishops, and the Bishops were selected from among the Priests.
Chen Rui's current goal was to become a low-level Knight of Light. Of course, even a low-level clergyman could represent the great power of the Temple. Moreover, the fat priest had also suggested attaching himself to the Temple Knights. For the identity of 'Richard', this was indeed a feasible way.
The Holy Mountain was already closed … The Cardinal's niece … The candidate for the Temple Knights … The selection competition of the Temple Knights … These keywords quickly turned in Chen Rui's mind. For a moment, several possible plans emerged one after another. There was only one goal: to sneak into the Holy Mountain!
Chen Rui thought for a while and finally made a decision. "Okay! In order to prove our sincerity, I think we need to sign a relevant contract. "
"No problem!" Mana was overjoyed. This suggestion put Fatty at ease completely. His' contract 'with the Wind Leopard was actually a kind of enslavement mark, not a real contract. If there was a need, he could ask a beastmaster to use special methods to remove it.
Thus, under the power of Chen Rui's' link ', the two signed an equal contract. The content of the contract was for both parties to maintain a mutually beneficial relationship until they achieved each other's goals. After the contract took effect, Fatty had a higher opinion of this companion who could use the power of the contract. He secretly thought about how he could make full use of Richard within the rules of the contract, maximizing his own benefits. If necessary, he could even sacrifice Richard. However, Fatty did not know that this seemingly unbreakable contract could be nullified at any time by Chen Rui. Chen Rui was also plotting against him.
The two looked at each other and burst into laughter at the same time, each with their own ulterior motives.
It was at this moment that a monk hurried over to report, "Lord Mana, it's bad! The Sacredfeather Mercenaries have entered the church and captured Lucio. They even threatened to take this guest away. Deacon Martier is currently confronting them, and he sent me to report to you immediately."
If this had happened half an hour ago, Mana would not have cared at all. However, the situation had completely changed. Fatty immediately revealed an expression of rage, "Damned mercenaries, they actually dare to capture someone in the church, and he's my guest! This is intolerable! Let's go! Let's go take a look! "
Chen Rui thought of something and rubbed his temples, revealing a look of exhaustion, "Mana, I used up a lot of my spiritual force to obtain that item, and I just used the power of the contract. I need to rest for a while, or my spiritual force will be overdrawn. Lucio … is actually my new follower, I'll leave this matter to you. "
"Don't worry, my friend! Leave this small matter to me! " Fatty patted his chest and guaranteed. He then said with concern, "Go to the main hall to recover. You must take care of yourself."
Chen Rui was now Fatty's collaborator, and he was also the key to getting on Cardinal Logue's good side. Naturally, he could not suffer any injuries, especially when it came to spiritual force related to beast-taming. Otherwise, it would be too late for regrets if it affected his plan.
"Zola, help my friend to the main hall to rest."
The monk was about to step forward when Chen Rui shook his head, "It's alright, I can go by myself. However, please do not disturb me for now."
"Alright! Zola, pass on my orders immediately. Do not let anyone near the main hall! "Fatty ordered and walked towards the corridor with the Wind Leopard.
Friar Zola could tell that Chen Rui had a close relationship with the pastor from the way they addressed each other. She did not dare to delay and waited for Chen Rui to enter the main hall before closing the door for him. She then stood guard in the corridor outside the door to prevent any disturbances.
After Chen Rui entered the main hall, his fatigue immediately disappeared. He stared at the statue of the God of Light in front of him, which was emitting a faint power of faith. A moment later, his aura changed slightly, as if he was trying various methods.
Suddenly, Chen Rui's eyes lit up. As his mind moved, there was already a figure in front of him. This person's appearance was exactly the same as Chen Rui, but his eyes were faintly bloody.
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