When Chen Rui returned to the mansion, night had fallen, but there was an unexpected visitor waiting for him in the mansion, Cardinal Birmingham of the Church of Light.
There are three cardinals in the Church of Light, but these three cardinals belong to three factions. These three factions respectively represent the three supreme angels of light. They have stood in the church for many years and have always been as stable as a rock.
The Rogge whom Chen Rui met first belonged to the Pope Vandis family, also known as the Michael family; Gralin belonged to the Patriarch and Saint Eudora's family, that is, the Raphael family; the Birmingham in front of him was from another family.
A patriarch of the Pushmir line, the Gabriel line.°
The last time Chen Rui followed Ben Ji to the Holy Mountain of Light, he sensed Tiffany's presence. However, due to the tight situation, he had no time to go and investigate. He didn't know whether Tiffany was at the Peak of Saint Eudora's Holy Familiar or not.
Patriarch Pusmir's Peak of Stars.
In fact, he left a star point in front of the Temple of Light that time, and later used the stealth technique to venture there once, but the temple that was so close at hand could no longer be seen, and the power of ancient runes was everywhere.
, sealing all the nearby spaces. If Chen Rui hadn't reacted extremely sharply to the ancient runes, he immediately returned the same way before touching the runes, and would have been trapped there.
This is also the reason why Chen Rui got close to Gralin. Now that Birmingham is visiting, he must have gotten information about the "Crown of Thorns" and came to win over him as the "holy son".
Birmingham is a man with a strong appearance. He looks younger than Gralin and has sharp eyes. However, when facing Chen Rui, he still showed a very polite attitude.
"Your Highness Arthur, this is our first meeting. Please forgive me for being so presumptuous this time."
Chen Rui said in his heart, this is not the first time we have met. When we were at the snow peak of Snowdale Tree, I gave you a starburst. But now I can only pretend to be innocent: "Where is it? I have admired Mr. Birmingham for a long time."
Reputation, being able to come here is an honor for my entire Jinyao territory. Please take a seat."
"His Royal Highness Arthur is too polite," Birmingham sat down, "His Royal Highness Arthur is the third prince of the Longhuang Empire, Lord Jin Yao, and is also one of the three great weapon-making masters of mankind. Even the most senior elf clan master Fei
Noah was full of praise for His Highness's alchemy accomplishments. In just two months, Jinyao's territory developed to an astonishing level under his rule, and Huanglong wine became famous all over the world. It would be great to meet His Highness Arthur.
My pleasure."
"I was just lucky enough to inherit the ancient civilization. I copied the achievements of my predecessors. How can I deserve such praise from Sir Birmingham?" Chen Rui smiled slightly. "Arthur" has the inheritance of the ancient civilization, which is very important to people in the circle.
Saying that it is an open secret is the most "reasonable" explanation for why he possesses master-level weapon-making skills.
"No one can deny that luck is also a kind of strength, such as... the crown of thorns." Birmingham changed his tone and finally introduced the topic.
"The Crown of Thorns is indeed luck and an accident." Chen Rui frowned and shrugged, "There are many accidents in this world. For example, I disappeared for seven years, and for example, I suddenly became a grandmaster. Oh, by the way, being able to get to know each other
Lord Birmingham, this is also an unexpected and pleasant surprise."
Chen Rui said a few words and then changed the subject in a leisurely manner. Birmingham chatted with him aimlessly while frowning secretly. The third prince was indeed not a simple man. He was so calm at such a young age.
"Your Highness, you are a sensible person, so I won't make any detours.
Birmingham smiled, "Actually, His Highness should have guessed my purpose of coming. I wonder if His Highness intends to become the favored person of the God of Light?"
"I have been recognized by the Crown of Thorns, so naturally I cannot ignore my relationship with the Church of Light." Chen Rui said calmly, "However, I am the third prince of the Longhuang Empire, and I am also a strong contender for the future throne. This, Your Excellency,
You shouldn’t deny it.”
"There is no conflict between the ruler of the empire and the favor of the God of Light...or even the leader of the entire church. If possible, there will be the first dual king in human history to control both the holy empire and the church. Not only is it unprecedented, but it is also very possible.
He is also someone who will never come after you! His Majesty Pusmir and all the power of the Palace of Stars will fully support His Highness in leaving such a mark in the history that countless future generations will look up to."
Chen Rui looked at Birmingham's smile and said lightly: "Same words were said by Lord Gralin, another cardinal of your sect. The only difference is that my supporters are replaced by
The Crown of Saint Eudora and the Hall of the Holy Family. I am very curious, should I pay attention to this difference between believers in the God of Light?"
"This..." Birmingham's expression was stagnant, but he quickly responded, "Just like the differences between the second prince, the third prince and the fourth prince in the Dragon Empire, the Holy Mountain also has some corresponding differences.
The difference is that the difference between the Holy Mountains will not end with the passage of time. Therefore, Your Highness does not need to pay too much attention to this difference, but it cannot be completely ignored. In essence, we are all believers in the God of Light.
."
Chen Rui showed a playful look: "Lord Birmingham, what you mean is that there is no difference between me recognizing the support of Her Majesty Pushmere and the Palace of Stars, and the support of Her Majesty the Holy Lady and the Palace of the Holy Family?"
Birmingham's eyes flashed: "Yes."
"Since there is no difference, why should I choose the Star?" Chen Rui's smile became more and more meaningful, "I know Mr. Gralin first. To be honest, my friendship with Mr. Birmingham is not as good as Mr. Gralin."
Instead, Birmingham calmed down: "Friendship is a kind of bargaining chip. As long as the chips are enough, it can be traded. His Highness was able to manage the Jinyao Territory to such an extent in such a short period of time. You should know this better than me."
"A chip?" Chen Rui smiled: "Any chips?"
Birmingham nodded: "Anything within your ability."
"What if it's...the Robe of Holy Light and the Holy Grail?" Chen Rui looked into Birmingham's eyes, "I have already obtained the Crown of Thorns, Sir Birmingham should know what I want."
"It seems that Gralin has told His Highness about the Three Holy Artifacts..." Birmingham nodded slowly, but then shook his head: "Now is an extraordinary period. The church is joining forces with the two holy empires to deal with the Black Death.
, it is unrealistic to directly ask for the Robe of Holy Light and the Holy Grail from the two empires, but for His Highness, it is not difficult to obtain these two creatures. The Robe of Holy Light is almost equal to His Highness's bag, as for the Holy Grail... I would like to
After hearing about the engagement news announced by the Lan Yao Empire, it is not impossible for Your Highness to win back the beauty and the holy object at the same time with the Pearl Princess. Of course, regardless of the former or the latter, I think Your Highness should understand very well.
It cannot do without the support of the church.”
These words are actually similar to what Gralin said last time. Chen Rui nodded, already having some confidence in his heart. It seems that it is indeed not feasible to directly obtain sacred objects from the two holy empires with the help of the church, at least with the "Arthur
"I can't do it with my current status.
"What if I only want the same beauty and holy object?" Chen Rui's mind changed, "Or maybe the woman I want is someone else?"
"Surprising choice," Birmingham was slightly surprised, thinking about some of the information he had about His Highness "Arthur"'s past, and nodded: "Is Your Highness mentally prepared to turn against the Lan Yao Empire? If so.
The words of His Majesty the Son of God, the favored one who serves the God of Light wholeheartedly... can be justified, and the church should be able to solve it satisfactorily."
"Really?" Chen Rui's smile became more determined: "Then, I would like to know some introduction about the Palace of Stars, including His Majesty Pusmir and its members. It is best to be more detailed."
Birmingham's eyes brightened even more, and while the two were talking, Samuel came to report: "Roger, the Cardinal of the Church of Light, has arrived at the Golden Palace, and has already checked into the Red Eagle Inn. He sent an envoy to deliver the gift, saying that it was
Come and visit His Highness tomorrow morning."
"I understand, Samuel, on my behalf, go to the Red Eagle Inn to thank Lord Rogge and say that I will be waiting for Lord Rogge at the mansion tomorrow morning."
"As commanded."
Birmingham's face looked a little ugly: "Humph, Cardinal Rogge, you have such a big air."
"Compared to the other Cardinal who has been waiting in the mansion all day, it is indeed a little different. I feel more sorry for Sir Birmingham."
"Your Highness is welcome." Birmingham smiled, "Actually, I didn't wait here all day. I went to His Highness's territory during the day to look around. The Jinyao Territory is indeed the richest territory in the Longhuang Empire, especially this time.
After the trade fair, Huanglong wine will become the most famous wine in the world. But... please forgive me, because His Highness's return time is still short, and because of the previous Highness Garfield, no matter whether it is manpower
, material resources, control and other aspects, Jinyao territory still has many flaws... If His Highness wants to absolutely control the territory, the road ahead will not be smooth.
His Majesty Pusmir once said that he would make every effort to help His Highness. I wonder if His Highness will accept this kindness? Also, as a master of tool making, His Highness will definitely need various materials. The Palace of Stars happens to be in charge of a large number of related resources.
Your Highness can take whatever you ask for."
Sure enough, when there are competitors, there is motivation. Birmingham, who had been hiding it before, immediately revealed all the chips he had as soon as he heard Rogge arrived.
In the same way, Rogge and Gralin will also become one of the "bidders", but these guys don't know what kind of "surprise" the "Holy Son Crown" they are "bidding" will bring to the Holy Mountain of Light.
”.
Suddenly an idea came to Chen Rui's mind, and his eyes glowed with an extremely bright light.
"Sir Birmingham's kindness is really hard to refuse," Chen Rui nodded, "Looking at this friendship, Sir Birmingham, let me give you a hint. I like money, very much, because no matter what
In that place, the benefits of money are always beyond imagination."
Birmingham was a little surprised: "How much does your Highness want?"
"I think you misunderstood, Lord Birmingham. What I want is not rigid money, but life, that is, a way to make money, just like Huanglong wine. According to my inside information, Dragon Nest has recently successfully researched
A kind of magic practice game. Unfortunately, those stubborn dragons are unwilling to..."
As Chen Rui spoke, he habitually narrowed his eyes slightly. Anyone familiar with him knew that this was a sinister tone.