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Chapter 298
chapter 260 part 2
"Did you just say the tenth tier?" Tina had already stood up from the sofa.
In the common understanding, being able to use fourth-tier magic was already an astonishing achievement. As for fifth-tier magic, it was a realm that even a genius would have to strive for with all their might to reach.
"That's right. I've only heard about it myself. It's probably a power that only legendary beings like the Six Great Gods or the Eight Greed Kings could use."
Evileye opened her mouth. "Have I never mentioned this before?"
Everyone shook their heads.
***
Night fell upon the Royal Capital.
In a corridor of the palace.
Renner walked with her head lowered, returning in the direction of the castle. Along the way, maids on both sides bowed to her.
Rarely, Renner did not respond with her usual kindness and gentleness. However, all the maids knew that Her Highness must not be in a good mood.
News of what had happened during the day had already spread throughout the Royal Palace.
Although the commotion was caused by the two adventurer teams, Blue Rose and Free Will, as the one who invited them, Renner had surely been reprimanded by His Highness the King.
Leinas and Climb followed closely behind Renner.
Climb occasionally glanced at the figure ahead, his eyes filled with worry. The shockingly terrifying combat he had witnessed today had completely shattered his understanding of power.
He wanted to protect Her Highness with all his might, yet he also understood that he could never reach such a level, no matter how hard he tried.
It is for that very reason!
That he had to train even more desperately.
Climb fiercely made up his mind.
The three of them arrived before a luxurious door.
"You two can go back first," Renner stopped and turned to Leinas and Climb, speaking gently.
"Yes, Your Highness."
Climb immediately bowed respectfully. "Please rest well."
Seeing Climb turn and leave while Leinas remained standing in place, Renner asked curiously, "Leinas, is something the matter? Come in and we can talk."
Leinas nodded, raised her arm, and pushed the door open first.
Renner stepped into the great hall, but her shoulders stiffened the next moment. A strange look appeared in her sapphire pupils, but it returned to normal in an instant.
And there!
Sitting on a sofa in the great hall was a figure who had already left, someone who absolutely should not have been there at this time.
Tang Zheng sat on the luxurious sofa, flipping through a thick, notebook-like book. From time to time, glimmers of magic power flashed in his eyes.
[Decipher Magic]
The arrival of Renner didn't make Tang Zheng look up in the slightest, a complete departure from his previous, more courteous demeanor.
It was as if the true master of this place was not Renner, but him.
Faced with a situation that would warrant calling the guards.
One that could even be described as an assassination attempt.
Renner showed no panic. Instead, a faint smile played on her lips as she swayed her skirt to the center of the great hall and sat down opposite Tang Zheng without any hesitation.
Seeing that Tang Zheng was still looking at the notebook.
Renner did not disturb him. Instead, she picked up a magic item—a thermos—from the tea table, unscrewed it, and poured out still-steaming black tea, pushing it in front of Tang Zheng.
Then, unhurriedly, she poured a cup for herself.
This magic item could keep the temperature and quality of the beverage inside unchanged for a period of time. It was one of Renner's favorite magic items.
She especially used it when hosting important guests, but rarely at other times.
Leinas also came forward from behind, but this time she did not stand behind Renner. Instead, she stood behind Tang Zheng.
From an outsider's perspective, if this weren't the Royal Palace, one would probably think the true master here was Tang Zheng.
There wasn't much information recorded in the notebook.
Tang Zheng didn't take long to finish reading it. It contained information about various adventurers, primarily of Orichalcum rank, not just from the Kingdom but also intelligence on adventurers from other countries.
The most detailed records were on Blue Rose. His own team, Free Will, was also recorded, but there wasn't much information.
"You don't mind, do you?" Tang Zheng closed the notebook and placed it on the table.
Renner reached out with a delicate finger, tucking her golden hair behind her ear, and said softly, "This is something Climb recorded."
"He enjoys collecting all sorts of heroic tales, adventurer's adventure tales, and these kinds of little-known stories of heroes."
This was a little hobby that Climb thought no one knew about. The notebook in front of them was just a copy of Climb's records.
Of course, Renner didn't mention this, but Tang Zheng was aware of it. Some of the records inside had piqued his interest.
Renner's beautiful eyes looked at Tang Zheng unabashedly. She couldn't see any signs of the weakness that should have resulted from the recent combat and excessive magic power consumption.
This could not escape her eyes.
"Leinas will assist you with all her strength from now on. In terms of money, I can also provide you with some support. A certain amount of funds has already been injected into several orphanages."
Tang Zheng didn't waste any words. He picked up the steaming cup of black tea, took a sip, and said lightly,
He was indeed not short on money right now. The treasure from the ancient fire dragon's cave alone, if converted entirely into gold coins, would reach a staggering amount, more than enough to support a war.
"I'm not interested in the throne."
"I know."
"Good." Renner smiled brilliantly.
Tap.
Tang Zheng placed the teacup on the table, watched Renner, and suddenly asked, "How much do you know about the Holy Kingdom?"
This meeting with Renner was the result of Tang Zheng's careful deliberation.
He was indeed somewhat wary of her, but before the arrival of the Great Tomb of Nazarick.
He was confident he could control Lana. For the next three years or so, he would also need to use Lana's wisdom to achieve certain goals more quickly.
Otherwise, Renner would be of no value to him.
As the black tea in Tang Zheng's cup was finished, the implicit conversation between the two came to a complete end.
"I wish you sweet dreams tonight, Your Highness,"
Vworp!
Under Renner's gaze, Tang Zheng's figure vanished into thin air. If not for the empty teacup before her, it would be as if he had never been there at all.
"I should be taking my leave as well, Your Highness." Leinas gave Renner a slight curtsy and also turned to leave.
Click!
The door closed again.
"The mysterious Lord Tang."
The corners of Renner's mouth turned up. Her gaze fixed on the sofa opposite her as she picked up the magic item, the thermos, and refilled the empty cup Tang Zheng had used.
Then.
Renner brought the cup over. Her pale, delicate lips touched the rim as she took a sip. She stretched her white, swan-like neck, and her rosy tongue darted out to lick the corner of her mouth. "How delicious."
(end of chapter)
"Did you just say the tenth tier?" Tina had already stood up from the sofa.
In the common understanding, being able to use fourth-tier magic was already an astonishing achievement. As for fifth-tier magic, it was a realm that even a genius would have to strive for with all their might to reach.
"That's right. I've only heard about it myself. It's probably a power that only legendary beings like the Six Great Gods or the Eight Greed Kings could use."
Evileye opened her mouth. "Have I never mentioned this before?"
Everyone shook their heads.
***
Night fell upon the Royal Capital.
In a corridor of the palace.
Renner walked with her head lowered, returning in the direction of the castle. Along the way, maids on both sides bowed to her.
Rarely, Renner did not respond with her usual kindness and gentleness. However, all the maids knew that Her Highness must not be in a good mood.
News of what had happened during the day had already spread throughout the Royal Palace.
Although the commotion was caused by the two adventurer teams, Blue Rose and Free Will, as the one who invited them, Renner had surely been reprimanded by His Highness the King.
Leinas and Climb followed closely behind Renner.
Climb occasionally glanced at the figure ahead, his eyes filled with worry. The shockingly terrifying combat he had witnessed today had completely shattered his understanding of power.
He wanted to protect Her Highness with all his might, yet he also understood that he could never reach such a level, no matter how hard he tried.
It is for that very reason!
That he had to train even more desperately.
Climb fiercely made up his mind.
The three of them arrived before a luxurious door.
"You two can go back first," Renner stopped and turned to Leinas and Climb, speaking gently.
"Yes, Your Highness."
Climb immediately bowed respectfully. "Please rest well."
Seeing Climb turn and leave while Leinas remained standing in place, Renner asked curiously, "Leinas, is something the matter? Come in and we can talk."
Leinas nodded, raised her arm, and pushed the door open first.
Renner stepped into the great hall, but her shoulders stiffened the next moment. A strange look appeared in her sapphire pupils, but it returned to normal in an instant.
And there!
Sitting on a sofa in the great hall was a figure who had already left, someone who absolutely should not have been there at this time.
Tang Zheng sat on the luxurious sofa, flipping through a thick, notebook-like book. From time to time, glimmers of magic power flashed in his eyes.
[Decipher Magic]
The arrival of Renner didn't make Tang Zheng look up in the slightest, a complete departure from his previous, more courteous demeanor.
It was as if the true master of this place was not Renner, but him.
Faced with a situation that would warrant calling the guards.
One that could even be described as an assassination attempt.
Renner showed no panic. Instead, a faint smile played on her lips as she swayed her skirt to the center of the great hall and sat down opposite Tang Zheng without any hesitation.
Seeing that Tang Zheng was still looking at the notebook.
Renner did not disturb him. Instead, she picked up a magic item—a thermos—from the tea table, unscrewed it, and poured out still-steaming black tea, pushing it in front of Tang Zheng.
Then, unhurriedly, she poured a cup for herself.
This magic item could keep the temperature and quality of the beverage inside unchanged for a period of time. It was one of Renner's favorite magic items.
She especially used it when hosting important guests, but rarely at other times.
Leinas also came forward from behind, but this time she did not stand behind Renner. Instead, she stood behind Tang Zheng.
From an outsider's perspective, if this weren't the Royal Palace, one would probably think the true master here was Tang Zheng.
There wasn't much information recorded in the notebook.
Tang Zheng didn't take long to finish reading it. It contained information about various adventurers, primarily of Orichalcum rank, not just from the Kingdom but also intelligence on adventurers from other countries.
The most detailed records were on Blue Rose. His own team, Free Will, was also recorded, but there wasn't much information.
"You don't mind, do you?" Tang Zheng closed the notebook and placed it on the table.
Renner reached out with a delicate finger, tucking her golden hair behind her ear, and said softly, "This is something Climb recorded."
"He enjoys collecting all sorts of heroic tales, adventurer's adventure tales, and these kinds of little-known stories of heroes."
This was a little hobby that Climb thought no one knew about. The notebook in front of them was just a copy of Climb's records.
Of course, Renner didn't mention this, but Tang Zheng was aware of it. Some of the records inside had piqued his interest.
Renner's beautiful eyes looked at Tang Zheng unabashedly. She couldn't see any signs of the weakness that should have resulted from the recent combat and excessive magic power consumption.
This could not escape her eyes.
"Leinas will assist you with all her strength from now on. In terms of money, I can also provide you with some support. A certain amount of funds has already been injected into several orphanages."
Tang Zheng didn't waste any words. He picked up the steaming cup of black tea, took a sip, and said lightly,
He was indeed not short on money right now. The treasure from the ancient fire dragon's cave alone, if converted entirely into gold coins, would reach a staggering amount, more than enough to support a war.
"I'm not interested in the throne."
"I know."
"Good." Renner smiled brilliantly.
Tap.
Tang Zheng placed the teacup on the table, watched Renner, and suddenly asked, "How much do you know about the Holy Kingdom?"
This meeting with Renner was the result of Tang Zheng's careful deliberation.
He was indeed somewhat wary of her, but before the arrival of the Great Tomb of Nazarick.
He was confident he could control Lana. For the next three years or so, he would also need to use Lana's wisdom to achieve certain goals more quickly.
Otherwise, Renner would be of no value to him.
As the black tea in Tang Zheng's cup was finished, the implicit conversation between the two came to a complete end.
"I wish you sweet dreams tonight, Your Highness,"
Vworp!
Under Renner's gaze, Tang Zheng's figure vanished into thin air. If not for the empty teacup before her, it would be as if he had never been there at all.
"I should be taking my leave as well, Your Highness." Leinas gave Renner a slight curtsy and also turned to leave.
Click!
The door closed again.
"The mysterious Lord Tang."
The corners of Renner's mouth turned up. Her gaze fixed on the sofa opposite her as she picked up the magic item, the thermos, and refilled the empty cup Tang Zheng had used.
Then.
Renner brought the cup over. Her pale, delicate lips touched the rim as she took a sip. She stretched her white, swan-like neck, and her rosy tongue darted out to lick the corner of her mouth. "How delicious."
(end of chapter)
