Chapter Ninety-Seven: A New Gross
Rugauin Palace.
This is the center of power in Rugoin. After thousands of years of development, it has become a gathering place for the magnates of Lugauin. The entire powerful family of Lu Gaoin surrounded the palace like the stars and the moon.
A mansion to the right of the palace, which is the seat of the second family of Rugoin. The mansion occupies an area of extremely large land, one-third the size of the palace. Inside, there are many tall towers. Each tower has a high-ranking professional in charge. These professionals are the masters of the illustrious Second Family.
In the middle of the many towers, a tower stands like a moon and a tower that is taller than the others. Gross stood at the top window overlooking the inner city of Nuoda, his eyes a little glazed.
It's been three days since he was rescued from the sewers by Grayz. The traces of demonic power erosion had quietly faded, leaving a faint trace on his handsome and slightly fair face, but it did not affect his handsomeness, but it looked even more mysterious.
"My brother, what are you thinking?" Suddenly, a slightly tired voice floated through the doorway, interrupting his thoughts.
"Your Majesty." Gross flashed panic in his eyes, and quickly turned to salute.
"There's no need to be so polite between you and me." Jerhain walked over to the comfortable sheepskin sofa and sat down, relaxing and moving his hands and feet tiredly.
Gross looked at the supreme ruler of Rugauin with a complicated gaze. This supreme ruler was also only twenty-seven or eighteen years old, handsome in appearance, and was known as the most handsome king of the history of Lu Gaoin. It's just that the beard that was once neatly trimmed has a few extra small flaws. The sharp gaze that used to be like a falcon is obviously a little tired. Obviously, the pressure of this time was too much for the most combative ruler in the history of Rugoin.
"Tell me what the hell you encountered in the sewers?" Jahine closed his eyes, completely relaxed as if he were facing his family. Nuo Da is a Rugoin, and only here does he really relax. Because Gross is a real brother in his eyes.
Gross was silent.
There was silence in the room. The atmosphere gradually became a little heavy. Gross could hear the displeasure in Jayhead's words. The news that he was tempted by the demon Rodament and willing to fall was indeed like a bombshell, causing an uproar among the Rugoin higher-ups.
He was the appointed heir of the second family of Lugoin. Jehein is the supreme ruler of Rugoin. Since he was five years old, he became Jehein, the prince's servant. The friendship between the two deepened day by day.
Jaehae is the king, and he is the prime minister.
This is no secret for a long time. Both the royal family and the major families are very satisfied with this pair. No matter who it is, it is because of the strong Lu Gaoin that he has today's wealth and status. A Lu Gaoin who is strong to the extreme is in their interests.
An enterprising monarch and an ambitious prime minister. Both are very young, both have unparalleled talent, and they share the same ideals. With such a sharp combination, why worry about Lu Gaoyin not being strong.
But Rodamant's sudden appearance completely caused Gross to lose trust among the Rugauin higher-ups. The great families could not accept the participation of a degenerate who had been seduced by demons to participate in power.
There is no other reason, everyone is human, although they have been fighting openly and secretly for countless years, but after all, they are all human beings, and there is a grandiose reason to resist the invasion of demons on the surface to maintain the entire interest group. But the degenerate have torn this skin openly. No one can tolerate this happening. These days, Jerhain is under this tremendous pressure and insists on supporting Gross.
After being silent for a long time, Gross looked certain, walked to Gerhein and sat down, and asked solemnly without answering: "What does Lu Gaoin need most if he wants to be strong?" ”
Jerhain didn't expect Gross to be anti-guest and ask this kind of question. He was stunned, sat up straight, and looked the latter in the eye. After being silent for a while, he frowned slightly, and replied with a serious expression: "Talent." ”
"Not bad, talent." Gross smiled happily, and his expression slowed down: "Generations of Jayhain have adhered to this point of view, which is why they will strongly contain Rog's camp. Rely on the talent who plundered the camp of Rog to strengthen Lugoin. In fact, it works. Suppress potential opponents and strengthen yourself. This is in the interest of Lugoin. But after going through the sewers, I realized that we were all wrong. ”
Jayhayne was surprised, staring at Gross as if he were a stranger. Growing up, Gross was a fervent Lugoin who was a staunch supporter of this policy. Who would have thought that an accident would make Gross seem like a completely different person.
"We were indeed wrong." Gross's expression was gloomy, and he lowered his head and muttered distractedly: "Although the strong containment of Camp Rogge can bring Lu Gaoyin a lot of talent, it also further increases the suppressed anger of Camp Rogge. After millennia, Camp Rogue now resembles a volcano about to erupt. It only takes a little external force to fight back strongly. Now, the opportunity for Camp Rogge has arrived. ”
"Tristram, it's a huge treasure trove. Everyone was staring at the cake. But Camp Rog's clinging to Tristram's entrance was the equivalent of putting the cake on his plate. Whoever wants to share must lower his profile. They have the absolute initiative. ”
At this point, Gross didn't continue, and let out a long sigh of relief. He seemed to have relieved himself of the burden of many years, and continued: "If it weren't for the danger of the destruction of Camp Rogge, they wouldn't have come to us on their own initiative. After all, Lugoin had kept Rog's camp at bay for too long. I guess if there is no demonic threat. There must have been no death between Lugoin and Camp Rogue. ”
"We still have a chance." Jerhain furrowed his brow, not taking the matter to heart.
Gross smiled. He understood what Jhein meant. The fall of Camp Rogge is imminent. Although there is a solid rear of Tristram, it is also a heritage of thousands of years. He was convinced that Acala would not give up Camp Rog easily. That's an opportunity. As long as a piece of cake can be obtained from Tristram, the future of Camp Rogge will not affect the development of Rugoin.
"I used to think so." Gross smiled indifferently and looked up into Jerhain's eyes: "The potential of Camp Rogge has been squeezed to the limit by us. What happens in the future will not affect the development of Rugoin at all. Tristram was in Camp Rog's territory after all. We can't get the most out of it. Getting a piece of the cake is our ultimate goal. But I found out I was wrong. ”
After a slight pause, Gross's expression suddenly became serious, and he spat out a sentence lightly: "Camp Rog doesn't mind the others carving up Tristram's interests. ”
Jie Haiyin's expression changed slightly, and his expression was incredulous. Tristram is known as one of humanity's greatest treasures and is coveted by all powers. Camp Rog has been suppressed for so many years, how can it tolerate others intervening to carve up Tristram.
"Why?" Jerhayin frowned.
"Beneans." Gross shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Originally, I thought that we had choked the throat of Rog's camp, which was enough to ensure that Lu Gaoin would get the most benefits. But as soon as this benefactor appeared, I found that our methods were useless against Camp Rog. ”
Jerhain was stunned again. The news of the benefactor had already reached his ears. But he didn't take it to heart and didn't plan to summon him. After all, theocracy and imperial power are irreconcilable contradictions. If the two sides can not meet, they will not meet. He didn't expect that this benefactor would still affect Lu Gaoin's interests.
"I don't know what method he used. In just a few days, he abducted Master Farah. Passing through the sewers, Lord Grace was also moved. I'm afraid he'll stay a little longer. The heirs to the title of Rugoin will be abducted by him and taken to Camp Roger. ”
Jayhayne was stunned. Lu Gaoyin has developed so far, and the loss of one or two title heirs is honestly not a big deal. He was amazed that Gross, who had always been haughty, would say the word fear.
"I don't want to admit it, but it's true." Gross took in the change in the expression on Jayhead's face and smiled helplessly. He silently took something out of the space bag and pushed it in front of Jehine.
This thing is a rectangular box. I don't know what material this box is made of, only a strange symbol is engraved on the surface, black and heavy, and it looks very extraordinary.
"The Mark of Nevere." Jerhaine raised his eyebrows and chuckled in his heart. As the supreme ruler of Rugoin, he knew many ancient secrets. This quirky symbol is the hallmark of Nefel, the best alchemist of the Hradim clan.
"This ...... What does this have to do with the Charismatics? Jayhayin frowned, his expression solemn.
"He's supposed to be aiming for this box." Gross said in a solemn tone: "He insisted on cleaning the sewers before, but I didn't figure it out. When I regained consciousness, I went quietly again. I was surprised by the results. The second and third levels of sewers have been cleaned. I dare to swear by the honor of my family. It wasn't the mercenaries who did it, and no one had ever entered the sewers. And only he has the opportunity to do this. I don't know why he didn't find the box, but I think he must have achieved his goal by some means. ”
Jayhain groaned. After a while, he asked uncertainly, "Then what ......is his purpose?"
"It doesn't matter." Gross's tone abruptly raised, and he slapped the box hard: "The important thing is that we got a chance, a chance to really make Rugoin strong. ”
"Say." Jayhayin's expression was straight.
"We need to use him to resolve the conflict between Lugoin and Camp Roger. I don't have enough evidence. But I'm convinced that Camp Rog's willingness to share Tristram with others must be key. We must seize this opportunity to envelop him. ”
Gross said as he took out a scroll from his space bag, "This is a map of the Nefer Ruins. If I'm guessing correctly. His purpose is also this relic. ”
"A relic in exchange for his trust?" Jay Hine was surprised. Gross surprised him far more than ever.
Gross smiled confidently, "Yes, I'm going to trade a relic for his favor." ”
PS: One more chapter first, and one more chapter later.