Along the way, Chen Rui and the others did not encounter any more attacks from the Dagger Brotherhood. A few hours later, the group safely arrived at Garton City.
On the way, the fat man secretly asked Chen Rui about the Black Rock Mountain theft again. Obviously, he didn't quite believe his previous explanation. Chen Rui was already prepared, using Mind Whisper to tell Fatty that he had a certain relationship with the elves, and that he had learned beastmastery from them.
Only then did Fatty feel relieved. The relationship between the dwarves and the elves was rather complicated, but at least they did not have any enmity towards humans. If he brought up this relationship and paid a certain price, it should not be a problem to dispel the dwarves' suspicions. No wonder 'Richard's' beastmastery was so miraculous. Apart from talent, the secret techniques of the elves were also a key factor.
Having thought it through, Fatty no longer had any doubts in his heart. Instead, he was secretly delighted. 'Richard' had the secret techniques of the elves, so the success rate of this plan would increase by quite a bit.
After the Iron Shield Mercenaries handed over the mission, Fatty finally did not go back on his word, paying the extra commission and compensation. However, due to the conflict on the way, the mercenaries did not give Fatty and the others a good look when they left.
Mana's cousin, Solanton, was the person in charge of the Church of Light in Garton City. When he received news of Fatty's arrival, he personally brought people to the mercenary union, bringing Fatty, Chen Rui, and the others to the Church of Light in Garton City.
Garton City was a large city in the Yangshao Kingdom, and the city-level church complex was known as the Church of Light. The number and quality of clergymen here clearly exceeded that of the small town where Fatty was. Not only were all the important buildings surrounded by special protective arrays, there were also specialized knights of light stationed in the church.
In the Church of Light, Solanton led Mana and Chen Rui as they walked. This was a garden behind the prayer hall, the size of a plaza. It was called the White Garden Plaza.
The White Garden Plaza was planted with verdant trees and beautiful flowers, and in the middle was a magic fountain. The surroundings were interwoven with the sounds of birds and the fragrance of flowers, appearing quiet and elegant. Just this scale and atmosphere alone was far from a small place like Gudan Town.
"Pastor Mana, brother of the faith of light, my dear cousin, you came faster than I expected. You've arrived in Garton City in just a few days." Compared to Mana's bloated body, Solanton was tall and thin, like a bamboo pole. When the two of them stood together, they formed a strong visual contrast.
"Reverend Solanton, my cousin, don't mention it. To me, these few days are longer than years." "We were ambushed by the Dagger Brotherhood along the way, and met with a series of dangers. If not for my best friend Richard, I'm afraid I wouldn't have been able to see you again."
"Dagger Brotherhood?" Solanton frowned and stopped in his tracks, his gaze landing on the 'Richard' that the fatty had 'recommended', "You're Richard?"
At Mana's request, Chen Rui had been following behind them. This was the first time Solanton had spoken to him.
"Greetings, Lord Solanton," Chen Rui saluted politely, a knight's greeting he had learned in Gudan Town.
"Richard," Solanton sized up Chen Rui's ordinary face, his frown deepening, "My cousin praised your abilities in his letter. I don't know how you got him to do this, but as one of the candidates for Garton City's Radiant Knight, I hope you don't disappoint him."
"One of the candidates?" The fatty cried out in surprise, "Didn't you directly recommend Richard as a candidate for Garton City's Radiant Knight? How many candidates did you arrange for this time? "
"Garton City is a large place. As the person in charge of the church, there are many things I need to consider," Solanton shot the fatty a look, "Do you know of any other candidates? The disciple of the captain of the Knights of Light! The nephew of the Lord! A relative of the city lord! In this kind of competitive environment, to be able to leave a candidate spot for Gudan Town is already the greatest effort I can make, and this is also for your sake. "
However, the fatty acted as though he did not see Solanton's look, his attitude firm, "No, Richard has to be the only candidate recommended by Garton City! I know you have the authority to do so, didn't you read the letter I gave you? "
Solanton was annoyed that the fatty had ignored his hint and spoke so bluntly. He ordered his subordinates to leave, snorting coldly in front of Chen Rui, "If not for your recommendation, he wouldn't have the qualifications to be a candidate with his background."
Chen Rui looked at the fatty, only smiling without saying a word. The fatty thought back to his promise to this partner and felt embarrassed, his face turning red, "Miss Eliza should arrive in Garton City in a few days. I can guarantee that Richard will be the best candidate to contact Bishop Logue!"
"Mana! Damn it, did you tell this guy everything? "Solanton's expression was one of exasperation." I just want to remind you, Pastor Mana. This time, it's not as simple as you competing for the position of the Bishop of the Royal City. If you make a mistake... "
Solanton did not continue speaking, obviously avoiding Chen Rui. However, Chen Rui was no longer a rookie; it was obvious that this was just a factional struggle.
However, if Chen Rui wanted to sneak into White Cliff and steal the Snow Dallet, he needed the fatty's help. He definitely had to obtain the position of a Radiant Knight.
With a thought from Chen Rui, Solanton and Mana felt as though the sky had darkened for a moment before returning to normal. The two thought they were hallucinating. It was at this moment that Chen Rui took a few steps forward and raised his hands. The chirping of the birds in the garden suddenly stopped, and Solanton and Mana saw a scene that they would never forget for the rest of their lives.
All sorts of birds flew over from all directions, forming a neat formation as they circled around Chen Rui. Chen Rui whistled, and the birds started chirping in unison. Once the whistle stopped, not a single bird made a sound, shutting their beaks obediently. Only the sound of fluttering wings could be heard. With the whistle, the birds started chirping happily again.
After a few repetitions, the formation of the birds started to change, forming a giant word for 'light' in the air. The fish in the fountain below kept jumping out of the water.
After a while, the birds gradually dispersed, and the fish returned to the water. The entire Garden Square returned to its original state, leaving only Solanton and Mana standing there, dumbfounded, as if they were dreaming.
Mana was the first to snap out of it. The fatty had already seen Richard's beastmastery once, but he hadn't expected it to be this amazing. Seeing his cousin's stunned expression, the fatty felt proud of himself, "Priest Solanton, do you understand why I chose Richard now?"
Only then did Solanton come back to his senses. Just as he was about to nod subconsciously, he saw a black shadow falling from the sky and landing on Chen Rui's outstretched arm. This was a golden eagle. Its bright eyes faintly revealed a green light. It was lowering its head and pecking at a few pieces of minced meat in Chen Rui's open palm.
"This … This is the thunderbird I was going to give to Miss Elizabeth!" Solanton fell into a daze again. This was a young Thunderbird. In order to please Eliza, he had spent a lot of money to buy it from a mercenary.
Thunderbirds were extremely unyielding and difficult to tame, and the same applied to their chicks. They were hostile to anyone who approached them and refused to eat. Solanton had no choice but to let it roam around the garden to look for food on its own. With the beastmaster's seal, it couldn't escape anyway. Now, without any prior contact or taming, the thunderbird was actually obediently flying to 'Richard's' hand and pecking at it. It was unbelievable!
Mana was right! This was indeed an indescribable beastmastery!
Chen Rui just combined the territory power and used < Analytical Eyes > to command the little bird to perform. As for this Thunderbird, it was purely a coincidence. After sensing the Thunderbird's hunger and fear, Chen Rui used a little trick to coax this young bird whose mind was not fully mature to come to him.
If it had been an adult thunderbird, it wouldn't have been so simple. It might even have been struck by a bolt of lightning.
"Oh God of Light! This is too amazing! "
As Solanton praised, he quickly made a decision. He slapped Fatso's shoulder hard, causing Fatso to grimace. "Mana! My dear cousin! I have to say, your foresight is just as impressive as Sir Richard's abilities! "
"Then the recommendation for a Knight of Light candidate …"
"I will personally persuade Captain Tenishou. As for the lord and the castellan … As followers of light, we do not need to fear any worldly power." When he said the last sentence, Solanton, who was like a charlatan, showed a proud expression.
"Lord Solanton, I wish to remove the seal on this thunderbird. I can guarantee that it won't escape."
A minute ago, Solanton would never have agreed to such a request, but now he was as happy as he could be. His thin face revealed a completely different expression from before, "No problem! My future Knight of Light. "
"One more thing, I wish to stay in the prayer hall for the next few days …" Chen Rui told Solanton about how he had almost broken through the bottleneck in Gudan Town. Solanton naturally agreed, even giving him a white badge that allowed him to freely enter and exit most of the church's premises.
Chen Rui could tell that Solanton and the fat man still had some things to discuss. His goal of gaining recognition had been achieved, so he immediately bid farewell and headed to the prayer hall.
The prayer hall in Garton City was several times larger than the one in Gudan Town, and there were many more worshippers. It was currently the busiest morning, but there were still many worshippers praying inside.
As soon as Chen Rui entered the door, he felt a massive aura of faith wash over him. The quality and quantity of this faith power was not something that Gudan Town could compare to. On the way to Garton City, the faith power that Chen Rui had stolen in Gudan Town had basically been converted, adding thousands of faith crystals. The warehouse was currently empty, and he urgently needed to replenish his' goods'.
Seeing the blurry face of the statue in front of the hall, Chen Rui's eyes shone with a strange light, like a pervert who had suddenly seen a naked, defenseless beauty.
The worshippers who were praying with their heads lowered did not notice that the face of the statue they were praying to was starting to change slightly. When the changes gradually calmed down, the red light in the statue's eyes gradually faded.
In the following days, Chen Rui stayed in the hall to 'comprehend'. With Solanton's care, the process was relatively smooth. Seeing the faith power continuously absorbed by Shura's clone, Chen Rui was overjoyed. This situation lasted until three days later, when Miss Eliza arrived.
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