When Chen Rui returned to the territory, night had fallen, but there was an unexpected visitor waiting for him in the mansion, Cardinal Birmingham of the Church of Light.

The Church of Light has three cardinals, but these three cardinals belong to three factions, each representing the Three Angels of Light, who have stood in the Church for many years and have always been as stable as a rock.

The first Rogge that Chen Rui saw belonged to the line of Pope Vandis, that is, the Michael, Gralin belonged to the sect of the patriarch and the saint Eudora, that is, the Raphael, and the Birmingham in front of him belonged to another patriarch, the Pusmere line, that is, the Gabriel line.

The last time Chen Rui followed Ben Xue to the Bright Holy Mountain, he sensed Tiffany's presence, but due to the urgency of the situation, he didn't have time to investigate, and he didn't know whether Tiffany was in the Holy Grace Peak of Saint Eudora or the Star Peak of Patriarch Psmere.

In fact, he had left a star spot in front of the Temple of Light, and had ventured there once using stealth to venture there once, but the temple that was so close was no longer visible, and the power of ancient runes was immense, sealing all the nearby spaces. If it weren't for Chen Rui's extremely keen reaction to the ancient runes, he would have returned the same way immediately before he touched the runes, and he would have been lost there.

This is also the reason why Chen Rui Weishenme will get close to Geraling, and now that Birmingham is visiting, he must have gotten the news about the "crown of thorns" and came to fight for him as the "Holy Son".

Birmingham is a good-looking man, he looks younger than Geraling, and his eyes are sharp, but when facing Chen Rui, he still shows a very polite attitude.

"His Highness Arthur. First time meeting, this time to come presumptuous. Thank you for your understanding. ”

Chen Rui said in his heart that this is not the first time we have met. When I was at the Snow Peak Terrace of the Snow Tree in the Snow Darai Tree, I gave you a starburst, but now I can only pretend to be pure: "Where and where, I have long admired the reputation of Lord Birmingham, and it is an honor for my entire Jinyao Territory to be here, please take a seat." ”

"His Royal Highness Arthur is too polite," Birmingham sat down, "His Highness Arthur is the third prince of the Longhuang Empire. Lord Jin Yao, and one of the three great master of the human race, even the most senior elf clan grandmaster, Fei Noya, was full of praise for His Highness's alchemy attainments. In just two months, the territory of Jinyao has developed to an astonishing point, and Huanglong wine is even more famous all over the world. It is a privilege to meet His Highness Arthur. ”

"I'm just lucky to get the inheritance of ancient civilization, copying the achievements of my predecessors, how can I deserve such praise from Lord Birmingham. Chen Rui smiled slightly. "Arthur" has the inheritance of ancient civilization, which is already an open secret to insiders, which can best explain the reason why he has a grandmaster-level weapon-making technique.

"No one can deny it, luck. The same kind of strength, such as ...... Crown of Thorns. Birmingham's tone changed, and he finally got to the point.

"Crown of Thorns. It was indeed luck and an accident. Chen Rui frowned and shrugged. "There are a lot of accidents with this shijie, such as the fact that I have been missing for seven years. Another example is that I suddenly became a grandmaster, oh yes, it was also an accident, a surprise to be able to meet Lord Birmingham. ”

Chen Rui said a few words, and unhurriedly diverted the topic, Birmingham chatted with him ramblingly, while frowning secretly, this third prince is really not simple, he is young, and he is so calm.

"Your Highness, you are a person who understands, and I will not be ugly and detouring. Birmingham smiled, "Actually, Your Highness should have guessed my intention, I wonder if Your Highness intends to become the patron of the God of Light?"

"I have been approved by the Crown of Thorns, and naturally I cannot ignore my relationship with the Church of Light. Chen Rui said indifferently, "However, I am the third prince of the Longhuang Empire, and I am also a strong contender for the future throne, which my lord should not deny." ”

"The ruler of the empire and the favor of the god of light...... Even the leader of the entire church, there is no conflict, if possible, there will be the first dual king in the history of mankind to control both the Holy Empire and the Church, not only unprecedented, but also probably unprecedented! All the liliang of His Majesty the Crown of Psmere and the Temple of the Stars will fully support His Highness to leave such a mark in the annals of history that countless descendants look up to. ”

Chen Rui looked at Birmingham's smile and said lightly: "The same thing, another cardinal of your sect, Lord Geralin, also said, but the difference is that my supporters have been replaced by the coronation of the Holy Lady Eudora and the Temple of the Holy Grace. I'm curious, should I pay attention to this distinction between believers in the God of Light?"

"This ......" Birmingham's expression froze, but he quickly reacted, "Just as the Dragon Emperor has the difference between the second, third and fourth princes, the Holy Mountain also has some corresponding differences, the difference is that the difference between the Holy Mountain will not end because of the progress of time, so Your Highness can not care too much about this difference, but it cannot be completely ignored, in essence, we are all believers in the God of Light." ”

Chen Rui showed a playful expression: "Lord Birmingham means that my endorsement of the support of His Majesty the Crown of Psmere and the Temple of the Stars is no different from the endorsement of the support of His Majesty the Crown of the Holy Maiden and the Temple of the Holy Grace?"

Birmingham's eyes flashed: "Yes." ”

"Since there is no difference, I want to choose the Hall of Stars?" Chen Rui's smile became more meaningful, "I know Lord Geralin first, to put it mildly, my friendship with Lord Birmingham is not as good as that of Lord Geraling." ”

Birmingham calmed down: "Friendship is a bargaining chip, as long as you have enough chips, you can trade. His Highness was able to manage the Jinyao Territory to such a point in such a short period of time, and he should know this better than me. ”

"Chips?" Chen Rui smiled: "Any chips?"

Birmingham nodded: "Anything within the limits of his ability." ”

"If so...... What about the Holy Light Robe and the Holy Grail?" Chen Rui looked into Birmingham's eyes, "I have obtained the Crown of Thorns, Lord Birmingham should know what I want." ”

"It seems that Gerain has already told His Highness about the Three Hallows......" Birmingham nodded slowly, but shook his head again: "This is an extraordinary time, and the Church is joining forces with the two Holy Empires to deal with the Black Death. It's not realistic to ask for the Holy Light Robe and Holy Grail directly from the two empires, though. For His Highness, these two creatures are not difficult. The Robe of Light is almost equal to the contents of His Highness's bag. As for the Holy Grail...... I heard the engagement news announced by the Blue Yao Empire, and with that Pearl Princess here, it is not impossible for His Highness to win back the beauty and the holy relics at the same time. Of course, whether it is the former or the latter, I think His Highness should understand very well that it is inseparable from the support of the church. ”

These words are actually similar to what Gralin said last time, Chen Rui nodded, he already had a bottom in his heart, it seems that the path of directly obtaining holy relics from the two holy empires with the help of the church is indeed not feasible. At least not in the current capacity of "Arthur".

"What if I only want the same beauty and holy relics?" Chen Rui thought for a moment, "Or is there someone else in the woman I want?"

"Surprising choice," Birmingham was slightly surprised, thinking of some information he had about the past of this "Arthur" Highness, and nodded: "Is Your Highness mentally prepared to fight against the Blue Yao Empire? If it is the patron of the gods who serves the God of Light wholeheartedly, His Majesty the Holy Son...... Rather, it can be justified, and the church should be able to solve it satisfactorily. ”

"Really?" Chen Rui's smile became more determined: "Then, I want to know some information about the Temple of the Stars, including His Majesty Psmir and the members, it is better to be more detailed." ”

Birmingham's eyes are brighter. While the two were talking, Samuel came to report: "Cardinal Rogue of the Church of Light has arrived in the Land of Lingjinyao, and has now stayed in the Red Eagle Post House, sending a messenger to deliver gifts. He said that he would come to visit His Highness early tomorrow morning. ”

"Got it, Samuel, you went to the Red Eagle Post on my behalf to thank Lord Rogge. Let's just say, I'll be waiting for Lord Rogue in the mansion tomorrow morning. ”

"Yes. ”

Birmingham's face was a little unsightly: "Hmph. Cardinal Rogge, what a big shelf. ”

"Compared to another cardinal who had been waiting in the house all day. It's a bit different, and I'm more sorry for Lord Birmingham. ”

"Your Highness is gracious. Birmingham smiled, "Actually, I didn't wait here all day, during the day I went to His Highness's territory to take a turn, Jinyao's territory is worthy of being the richest territory in the Longhuang Empire, especially after this trade fair, Huanglong wine will become the most well-known wine in the whole Shijie." It's just that...... With all due respect, due to the short time of His Highness's return, and the previous Highness Garfield, whether it is manpower, material resources, control and other aspects, the Jinyao Territory still has many flaws...... If His Highness wants to have absolute control over the territory, the road ahead is not smooth. His Royal Highness has confessed that he will do everything he can to help His Highness, I wonder if His Highness will accept this kindness? Also, as a master of the artifact, His Highness must need all kinds of materials, and the Hall of Stars happens to be in charge of a large number of related resources, and His Highness can take what he wants. ”

Sure enough, there are competitors who are motivated, and Birmingham, who was still hiding before, immediately showed all the chips in his hand when he heard Rogge's arrival.

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's Crown" they "bid on" will bring to the Bright Holy Mountain.

Chen Rui's mind suddenly had a flash of inspiration, and the whole person's eyes shone with incomparably bright light.

"Lord Birmingham's kindness is really hard to refuse," Chen Rui nodded, "For the sake of this 'friendship', Lord Birmingham, let me give you a hint." I love money, I love it very much, because no matter where you are, the benefits of money are always beyond imagination. ”

Birmingham was a little surprised: "How much does Your Highness want?"

"I think you're misunderstood, Lord Birmingham. What I want is not rigid money, but living, that is, a way to make money, just like Huanglong wine. According to my insider information, Dragon Nest has recently researched a game of cultivation magic, but unfortunately, the stubborn dragons are unwilling to ......."

Chen Rui said as he habitually narrowed his eyes slightly, and those who were familiar with him knew that this was the rhythm of the Yin people. (To be continued......)

PS: These two days have been very, very busy...... I haven't eaten yet, so if there are typos, let's fix them later.