Chen Rui did this after serious consideration. Since he was going to the mine anyway, he might as well be straightforward. Last night, he received a secret report from Royce. The Princess Retail Store's incident made Joseph wary of him. If he stayed in the Dark Moon, it would be more inconvenient for him to move.
Although Mountain Xilang was dangerous, it was not as good as the Silent Night Wetland. With his Higher Demon strength, self-protection should be no problem. Not to mention that his real purpose was the aura of the large number of "waste ores". As for the mining officer … Anyway, the mine hadn't changed for so many years, so he didn't need to produce any results in a short time.
As for Arux's War Contract, he could use the wyvern to return secretly. With this misplaced time difference, no one would doubt that Aguile and Chen Rui were the same person.
"Chen Rui!"
Jía suddenly stood up, but Joseph spoke first, "Okay! You are indeed the talent that Princess Royal Highness and I value! If you need anything, just tell me. I will fully support you! "
Jía frowned and said, "Chen Rui, your time in the Dark Moon is too short. You don't understand the danger of the mine, and your strength is too weak. I don't want to make the mine's situation worse."
"I'm not afraid of danger. I'm willing to serve Royal Highness!" Chen Rui had made up his mind to go to the mine to collect aura. His "fanatical" gaze fell on Jía's beautiful face. He looked impassioned, but he changed the word "Royal Highness" to "aura" in his heart.
At this moment, a few bystanders could see that the reason why the new secretary was so reckless was because of his admiration for the Eldest Princess' beauty. However, although Her Royal Highness was beautiful, she was also famous for being cold and ruthless. How could she be moved by a mere human?
Some people had a richer imagination. They thought that Joseph had been pleasing Princess Royal before. After learning that Jía had such an admiring secretary, he was extremely jealous. So, while weakening Princess Royal's strength, he ruthlessly sent this potential "rival" to death.
"Princess Royal, since Chen Rui is willing to go, why not give him a chance?" Joseph glanced at Chen Rui in surprise and said, "In order to show my sincerity in recommending, if Chen Rui can manage the hidden dangers of Mountain Xilang for many years, I'm willing to recommend him to be the sheriff again."
The sheriff had always been the part-time general of the Dark Moon garrison, Allen. Hearing Joseph's words, Allen was furious, and he stared at Joseph fiercely. Joseph acted as if he didn't see it.
This proposal reminded everyone of the big event that had been going on in the city for the past few days. Sure enough, the sheriff and the financial officer were in a deadlock. In fact, it was Allen who was in the wrong. Who asked him to cheat in the arena? However, Allen's loss was also the greatest. A Higher Demon had died.
Of course, no one thought that Chen Rui could come back alive to be the sheriff. In the eyes of most people, this human was already a dead man.
"Since that's the case, let's sign a document as proof." Chen Rui's words turned everyone's attention back to him. "Sir Joseph also said just now, just let me know if I need anything. I've never been to Mountain Xilang, so I need a magic map of the entire Dark Moon, a magic compass, a ring of illumination, 10 fluorescent stones … "
Chen Rui said a dozen things in one breath, and he finally looked at Joseph embarrassedly, "That's probably it. I don't know if sir is willing to keep your promise?"
These things seemed to be prepared for going to Mountain Xilang, but there were magic items and magic materials in them. Not only could he collect a small interest before going to Mountain Xilang, but he could also disgust Joseph a little. If nothing happened to the magic store, these were just a drop in the bucket. Now, these things were "robbed" by Allen. Of course, sir sheriff also "righteously" took the blame for the magic materials.
Joseph was stunned. This human actually took his polite words seriously. However, the promise had already been made in front of so many people, and the other party had agreed to go to the mine. These little things naturally didn't matter. It was as if they were buying his life.
"That's no problem. I'll send someone to the master's lab later. I guarantee that it's the highest quality equipment and items." Joseph smiled even more. "As for the document, it's easier. Sir will draft it personally. Princess Royal and everyone are witnesses."
Chen Rui wrote the document in triplicate. The two of them signed on it. Joseph took his copy and smiled, "Then, we'll ask our mining officer to prepare well and rush to Mountain Xilang as soon as possible."
Chen Rui nodded. Jía stared at the document in her hand faintly. She didn't speak. She still had the eternal icy expression.
On the road outside the palace.
Allen gritted his teeth and said to Joseph, "Why did you bet my sheriff!? Was your sincerity last night just a pretense? "
It turned out that Joseph had a secret meeting with Allen last night. Under Joseph's superb diplomatic means, Allen, who originally hated him, reconciled with him. Even if those magic equipment were used to compensate for Mikas' "accidental" death, both parties also reached an important agreement. They continued to pretend to be at odds on the surface to numb Jía's group.
However, Allen's anger today wasn't a fake cooperation, but it came from the bottom of his heart. Obviously, Joseph used the sheriff's position as a bet to arouse his real anger.
Joseph looked like he had everything under control. He asked calmly, "If I don't do this, how can we continue to act the good show of us being enemies? Don't you want to see that human die step by step? "
Allen's anger subsided a little, then Joseph said again, "Or do you really think that human can come back alive from Mountain Xilang? The demonic beasts and bandits there are just the 'pretense' in your words? "
Allen also reacted at this time, "Yes, even if he really doesn't die, we can send someone to kill him. Just say that he was killed by demonic beasts or bandits!"
"My friend, you finally understand." Joseph smiled slightly, "Now, all the items in the magic store have been given to you. I don't have the things that the human mentioned just now, so it's up to you."
"Hmph, I don't have the map compass anyway, but I don't have the fluorescent stones. You find a way yourself!" Although they seemed to have reconciled on the surface, the thorn in Allen's heart was never removed. After saying that, he ignored Joseph and strode away.
Looking at Allen's back, the dissatisfaction and contempt in Joseph's eyes flashed, but he didn't speak in the end.
In the council hall, Chen Rui was left alone.
Jía kept staring at him, and the invisible pressure made Chen Rui very uncomfortable. After a long time, the ice princess only said 3 words, "Why?"
"Because I really want to go to Mountain Xilang. This is the truth." Chen Rui replied honestly.
"The truth? The sheriff's position is indeed very important to the Dark Moon, but why do you want to bet your life? In the face of absolute power, wisdom is almost useless, so you have no chance of winning this time. You should be very clear about the danger of Mountain Xilang. If you fail, you will die accidentally. "
Chen Rui understood that wisdom was indeed just a fleeting cloud in the face of absolute power. Then, when necessary, he would use strength to overwhelm strength.
"Don't worry, I will be back. Actually, what I want to say is that this is part of the grand master's test."
"This excuse is too clumsy." Jía shook her head, "I don't understand. I really don't understand. Perhaps this can be understood as a means for you to impress me?"
Understand? It's "reasoning" right … Chen Rui's expression was stagnant. I obviously answered honestly, but she doesn't believe me.
Since the last mistake in the garden, the beautiful misunderstanding has been continuing. However, as a healthy male … Wrong, a normal man, it was inevitable that he would have some thoughts about the beautiful female boss. Besides, it felt really good to see Jía's rare smile or hear a plain concern.
However, under the powerful "reasoning bloodline" of the Lucifer Family, the role of his "admirer" was played passively most of the time.
"I said that I'm doing it for myself. I can't help it if you don't believe me. "Chen Rui sighed, but he still didn't express his admiration.
Jía shook her head, "If I lose my life, what can I do even if I impress you?"
"Can I really … impress you?" Chen Rui's heart moved, and he asked out of curiosity. In all honesty, I definitely didn't use any schemes at this time.
"Is there any practical significance in being impressed or not?" Jía sighed, "Actually, with your wisdom, you should know that it's impossible for us. You have gained my trust, but it can only stop here. Maybe I should adopt Old Gauss's proposal to retain your talent with the ambiguous temptation of beauty, but I don't intend to do that. To be honest, you give me a very special feeling. I haven't relived this feeling for a long time. I even thought that I had forgotten how to feel it. This feeling … is like … "
Speaking of this, Jía's originally expressionless face had a slight fluctuation. It trembled slightly, and finally, it returned to being emotionless.
"This feeling, it's probably a friend." Chen Rui added. I didn't expect Old Gauss to have such a proposal. That's interesting. Unfortunately, the boss didn't accept it.
Although there was a little regret in his heart, it was more fulfilling and touching. He knew that Athena had a little affection for him, but it was probably just "a little". Alice was more mischievous and curious. As for Jía … he wouldn't be narcissistic enough to think that all the beauties in the Demon Realm would like him inexplicably. It was quite surprising that she could be so honest.
This should be the first time since she became the lord.
Perhaps it was pity for a dying person, or perhaps it was just to make him give up … but, honesty is honesty.
"'Friend'? I don't know, maybe. " Jía's eyes gradually cooled down, "I'm not only the lord of the Dark Moon, but also the direct descendant of the Lord of Midnight Sun. I have a great responsibility. This word is a luxury for me, but it's bad luck for you. I don't want to discuss this anymore. You just signed the document willfully. Other than escaping from the Dark Moon, the only way to go is to go to the mine. Have you thought it through? "
"I've thought it through." Chen Rui nodded affirmatively, "Go to the mine."
"Then, no matter what method you use, you must persist for half a year! After half a year, even if there's no achievement, I can use my privilege to transfer you back again. Joseph can't say anything even if he has the document in his hand. "
Chen Rui calculated that if it was half a year, he could go to the Silent Night Wetland. However, the prerequisite was to pass Arux first and further improve his strength.
"Half a year should be no problem. I do need to go out for the grand master's inheritance. It's just nice that I can solve it on the way. I also want to take the wyvern with me. By the way, I can also ask Aguile to escort me secretly. After all, he and I have a symbiotic contract. If I die, he will die too. "
The symbiotic contract reminded Jía and she asked, "The wyvern is no problem, but Aguile will fight Arux in about a month! Aren't you afraid that he will lose? Your lives are intertwined. "
That's right, they are indeed connected. Chen Rui smiled slightly. His smile was full of confidence.
"He won't lose."
Jía stared at him for a moment and didn't ask more about Aguile. She took off a ring from her hand and waved her hand. It slowly flew over and floated in front of Chen Rui.
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