Chen Rui's surprise only lasted for a moment. He nodded, "So it's the most dazzling jewel of the Rayo Empire, Your Highness the Blue Moon Princess. I've been rude."
Although he said it was rude, his tone was as calm as water. It was as if the most beautiful princess of the Holy Empire was no different from a passerby.
In reality, the strength of this princess had already reached A +. Even without considering her appearance and status, she could be considered a rare genius at her age.
Rambis was slightly startled, then smiled bitterly, "People can't choose their birth. Although the members of the royal family look noble, they're actually the same as many other people. They're just puppets that have no choice. It's just that the clothes on these puppets are a bit more gorgeous."
Her pitiful expression was especially moving. Chen Rui actually felt his heart palpitate. Fortunately, he had gone through the Refined Heart Training and had a succubus maid with a talent for charm, so he was quite immune to it. He quickly regained his composure and said with a frown, "Perhaps. I wonder why Your Highness has come to find me?"
Rambis noticed this detail and her expression gradually returned to calmness, "I don't like to beat around the bush, so I'll just say it directly. I've come here today with the highest sincerity. On behalf of my father, the Blue Moon Emperor Covalonte, I invite Your Highness to join the Saint Church of the Rayo Empire."
"Saint Church?"
"The Saint Hall is an organization founded by the 13th Blue Glorious Ancestor. Every member is a powerful Saint-level expert. The Rayo Empire is one of the two Holy Empires. It's powerful and has an alliance with the elves. The members of the Saint Church can use large amounts of precious resources that the outside world can't compare to for cultivation. They can read countless secret books of the royal family and spar with experts of the same level … If you join the Saint Church, you'll be equivalent to a high-level guest of the royal family. You'll receive the courtesy of the emperor and have power and status that far surpasses that of regular members of the royal family. Other than the Blue Moon Emperor, you won't be restricted by the parliament. The experts of the Saint Church can usually focus on cultivation. They only need to act when the empire is threatened or in an emergency. There'll be extra rewards every time. "
Chen Rui understood. It turned out that the Rayo Empire had such an organization. As everyone knew, the Rayo Empire was different from the Long Huang Empire. The monarch of the Long Huang Empire was unique, and his rule was rather thorough. On the other hand, the Rayo Empire had a parliament that had the power to veto many of the Emperor's decisions. It was equivalent to taking away part of the Emperor's power. There were even precedents of the Emperor being deposed, which was something that no Emperor wanted to see. The Saint Church should be a trump card in the hands of the Blue Glory Emperor. Even if it was only in his hands, it would be a great deterrent to the parliament.
For ordinary cultivators, even if they were Saint-level experts, this was a great temptation. Putting power and status aside, just the resources to cultivate with the power of the entire nation, the chance to spar with experts of the same level, the opportunity to read precious books, these conditions were hard to refuse.
Unfortunately, these were all fleeting clouds to Chen Rui. Even if the Blue Glory Emperor gave the throne to him, he wouldn't be interested. He immediately shook his head, "These conditions are quite tempting, but I'm used to being free and unrestrained. I'm not used to being controlled."
Rambis was slightly surprised to see him reject her so quickly, but she quickly recovered and smiled, "I won't hide it from you. I've interacted with many powerhouses, but this is the first time I've seen someone as carefree as you, Lord Richard, who doesn't care about fame and power. In fact, I'm very envious of you. I'm a so-called princess, but I'm just a sparrow trapped in a golden cage. If possible, I really want to be like that cute bird on your shoulder. I want to find a strong arm and live a free and peaceful life … "
Rambis's words seemed to have another meaning, but Chen Rui didn't reply.
"Recruiting powerhouses is actually a mission my father gave me in exchange for a short period of 'freedom'," Rambis didn't continue on the topic of the 'little bird', sighing softly, "I don't know why, but now that you've rejected me, I feel relieved. I wonder if Lord Richard would be willing to make friends with an ordinary assistant teacher like Rambis?"
Rambis's frankness left a good impression on Chen Rui, and he naturally wouldn't reject her. He nodded, "Of course, it would be my honour."
"Thank you, Richard. Please allow me to call you that. I'm about to leave the Jadewood Forest. What do you plan to do next? I wonder if we'll have the chance to meet again? "
I guess I won't have the chance … Chen Rui said in his heart, but he naturally wouldn't speak the truth, "I don't have a clear destination. All this time, I've been travelling around in pursuit of greater power."
Lambis pondered. "I see. You should have heard of the Starlight Academy's Star Tower. The Star Tower will open next year. Even for a Saint-ranked expert, it's an excellent way to train and cultivate. However, only the most outstanding students of the academy have the right to participate. Every teacher has an additional recommendation quota, and it can be someone from outside the academy. This is actually a way for the academy to recruit teachers. Starlight's foundation might not be comparable to that of the Rayo Empire, but it's still extraordinary. Of course, the choice is entirely up to you. If you're interested in the Star Tower, you can join a small group I've created called the Elite Society. We'll fight for a quota through fair competition. You can rest assured that there are no rules in the Elite Society, only a few like-minded friends. What do you think, Lord Richard? "
Elite Society? This term is a little familiar. It seems to be a certain island publishing group in my previous life?
After experiencing the trials and hardships of the Demon Realm, Chen Rui was no longer the inexperienced otaku from his previous life, nor was he the weak Arthur. He instinctively felt that this fiancée of his was not simple.
If the previous method was to gain benefits, now it was to move her emotions. There was one thing to note. Previously, she was representing her father, the Blue Brilliance Emperor, to recruit him, but now it seemed to be her …
Rambis reminded Chen Rui of an acquaintance in the Demon Realm, Celine. However, in comparison, Rambis's methods were much more brilliant. From the beginning to the end, it gave people the feeling of a spring breeze, and it was difficult to have the thought of rejecting or being disgusted. Unfortunately, it was useless against Chen Rui. He replied almost without thinking, "I'm not interested in the Star Tower. As for the Elite Society, I'm sorry, but I can only disappoint Your Highness' good intentions."
Rambis looked surprised. It was the first time she had seen such a stubborn person. Her charm that could conquer men in the past seemed to be useless in front of this man. If he was just an ordinary genius, it would be fine. However, this person not only had the powerful power of the peak of Saint, but he was also likely to be a double grand master of magic circle and mechanics. Such an amazing person was extremely rare in the entire world. He was far more valuable than those who only had martial arts.
"I'm sorry, I was rude." Rambis stood up and suddenly asked, "I'm very curious. You don't care about fame, power, strength, and friendship. Do you really not want anything?"
"No, Your Highness is wrong. I'm actually a very greedy person." Chen Rui shook his head and deliberately asked, "What if the condition for me to join is you, Your Highness?"
"Me? This condition is a bit unexpected. Judging from the previous performance, I thought I couldn't enter your eyes at all. If your condition is really this … it's not impossible! "
Rambis's eyes flashed, "My fiancé is the second prince of the Long Huang Empire, Arthur Roland. He has been missing for several years, but Rex The Great insists that he is still alive. With the approval of my father who prioritizes the interests of the empire, this ridiculous political marriage is equivalent to a heavy shackle. It is still effective today. This matter is almost well-known in the entire human world. As long as you have the power to surpass the 2 Holy Empires and even ignore all rules, help me break this shackle, and I'll be your woman … Do you have this power? "
Chen Rui smiled bitterly, "If I have this power, I don't have to wander around."
Rambis revealed a moving smile, "Then let's change the method. If you can help me to have great power and completely grasp the key to fate in my own hands step by step, then I'll be very happy to become a partner with such a man who can support me and go through thick and thin together. Then, the key now lies with you. Do you have this determination and courage? "
Chen Rui shook his head and ignored Rambis's expectant gaze, "I can tell you with certainty that I don't."
"Even love can't sway you? You're the most stone-hearted man I've ever seen. " Rambis looked deeply at Chen Rui and sighed, "I'm sorry to disturb you for so long. I'll take my leave first. I'll visit another day if I have the chance."
When Rambis turned to leave, Chen Rui said, "Life is unpredictable. Maybe one day, your fiancé will suddenly appear and cancel the engagement."
"So what? Even without this marriage, as a woman of the royal family, my body, marriage … everything in the future is just a bargaining chip in a political transaction. I can only forever be manipulated like a marionette. "Rambis's voice was a little low," I just want to grasp my fate in my own hands. "
Chen Rui was silent for a moment, then said, "I agree with your will and pursuit, but true love is not a bargaining chip. The same goes for friendship. I don't agree with such a transaction, so I can only wish you well, Your Highness Rambis."
Rambis didn't turn around and said, "Recently, the eastern region has been very restless. The Church of Light has sealed off several teleportation countries. All of the church's elites have been mobilized to carry out a large-scale search. They even sent emissaries to the Rayo Empire to ask for assistance. I didn't return to my country, but I received relevant information, especially two names, Simon and Richard … As someone with the same name, you have to be careful during this time. If you change your mind, you can always come to Starlight Academy or the Rayo Empire to find me. I will spare no effort to help my companions. "
These words made Chen Rui slightly shocked and surprised. When he heard the last sentence, his eyes flashed and he suddenly smiled, "If there's nothing else, Your Highness, please don't disturb me anymore."
Rambis clenched her fists and felt a strong sense of defeat in her heart. She strode away without looking back.
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