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Chapter 483
chapter 361 part 1
Chapter 360: A Performance of Mercy? Tang Zheng Takes the Lead
*Click.*
The door closed. Remedios and the others departed, each with a different attitude.
Pink Isadoro remained skeptical from beginning to end. He didn't believe a word Tang Zheng said and was, more than anything, on his guard.
"Remedios is certainly easier to fool, though to be fair, this isn't really a deception."
Tang Zheng wasn't surprised that the group from the Holy Kingdom hadn't come to a final decision.
"Speaking of which, that woman, Remedios, her attitude towards me seems a bit special?"
"Is it because I saved their lives during the incident at the Hills?" Tang Zheng was slightly taken aback.
"Whatever. It doesn't matter if the Holy Kingdom agrees or not. They have no choice in what comes next."
Tang Zheng pondered for a moment, his gaze falling upon the once-again quiet Great Hall. The floor, paved with brown wooden planks, was illuminated by the bright Enduring Light. The bookshelves, furniture, and corners of the room were somewhat dimmer.
"Since they've already left, why don't you come out and have a cup of tea?"
Tang Zheng picked up an empty white porcelain cup, poured some warm, amber-colored black tea from the pot, and spoke with a smile.
There was no response in the Room.
"If you're not coming out, then fine."
Tang Zheng shook his head, unconcerned. "Relay a message to your Cardinal for me. If you want the 'Blend Potion,' then let's have a proper talk."
"Only this time, the people from the Holy Kingdom must be included."
I must seize the initiative!
Naturally, he couldn't let the tempo fall into the Theocracy's hands. Rather than waiting for the Theocracy to make their preparations and for the people from the Holy Kingdom to be scared off, it was better to take the offensive.
"Dealing with a national power like this without revealing my strength is truly a hassle."
Tang Zheng grumbled inwardly.
Time passed, bit by bit.
Tang Zheng leaned lazily against the sofa, flipping through the books the Theocracy had intentionally placed on the room's bookshelf.
*Whoosh~*
A slight breeze blew past the open window.
Tang Zheng's page-turning paused. "They've left. That member of the Scripture must have been here to monitor me and prevent me from leaking information about Zesshi Zetsumei to the Holy Kingdom."
"'Heaven and Earth'? Heh... what a grand reputation."
*Omm—*
『Skill Points: 137→136』
............
Skill: Ninjutsu · Concealment
Cost: 5 MP ~ ? MP (The more Magic Power consumed, the better the effect)
Description: After activating the skill, your aura is erased, and you enter an invisible state. The effect is canceled upon attacking.
............
"A decent skill. It's much stronger than the tier magic Invisibility. I just wonder if a Ninja's skill can surpass the magic Perfect Invisibility?"
This unexpected skill acquisition finally soothed Tang Zheng's foul mood of late.
Most skills from the Ninja system could have their power increased based on the amount of Magic Power consumed, making them no weaker than some tier magic.
This was the advantage of Rogue-type classes.
—Mid-Wind Month.
The fifteenth.
After two days of silence, the Theocracy finally made a move.
A conference hall located in the Depths of the Theocracy.
It was laid entirely with pristine white tiles and flooring. Six large glass windows lined the sides of the Great Hall, and the light that pierced through was cast upon six distinct areas.
The entire conference hall was filled with a solemn and sacred air.
There was also an intangible pressure, a sense of holy inviolability!
Not a speck of dirt or dust could be seen.
It was so clean that it could perfectly reflect the dark brown conference table and the six figures seated around it.
These six!
They were the great figures who stood at the apex of the Slane Theocracy, a country with a population exceeding fifteen million.
Unlike the usual seriousness of their meetings when all six were gathered, the atmosphere at this moment was rather relaxed.
"Chief Justice Gureido... what a pity." As the only woman among the Cardinals, the Fire Cardinal, Benise, let out a soft sigh, a flash of grief crossing her plump cheeks.
A brief silence followed.
"The Theocracy will remember his contribution."
The round-framed glasses of the Dark Cardinal, Maximilian Oreio Lagier, glinted slightly as he spoke in a calm, soft voice.
The death of Chief Justice Gureido was not just about taking responsibility for the matter of the infants. His greatest contribution was providing a justifiable reason to restrain that Leader Tang and the people from the Holy Kingdom.
The Holy Kingdom was one thing.
But the potion that Leader Tang was researching was simply too important. Unless it was absolutely necessary, they didn't want to create a rift with such an outstanding talent by taking a hard-line stance.
"Thank God for allowing us Humans to continue living today!"
The Water Cardinal, Sinedine, prayed in a low voice.
"Well then, let's end the serious topics here."
The Light Cardinal, Ion, had long corners to his eyes and gaunt cheekbones, giving him a sinister air when he spoke.
"Next, let's discuss the matters for the upcoming negotiations."
"This Leader Tang took the initiative to propose a discussion about the potion. He must have already made his choice. All we have to do is make the corresponding promises."
"That's right. Such a talented individual in alchemy will surely develop even more useful potions in the future."
"What about the Holy Kingdom?"
"The mere Holy Kingdom dares to interfere in this matter!"
"That Miss Remedios... hmm, it's hard to judge. However, Pink Isadoro is a clever man; he knows what choice to make."
"Hehehe, this Leader Tang probably wants to borrow the Holy Kingdom's power."
"How could a mere adventurer understand? Negotiations at the national level aren't as simple as dealing with a few magic beasts or completing a few tasks."
"..."
The sounds of discussion arose one after another. The six Cardinals were all extremely relaxed, believing the outcome was already decided.
After witnessing the power of a divine human and the attitude they had displayed, as long as this Leader Tang was a clever man, he would know what to choose.
Suddenly.
"They're here," the Wind Cardinal, Dominic Ihre Partouche, said flatly.
The discussion came to a halt.
Six pairs of eyes—calm, gentle, sharp, or indifferent—quietly gazed towards the conference hall's main door.
Chapter 360: A Performance of Mercy? Tang Zheng Takes the Lead
*Click.*
The door closed. Remedios and the others departed, each with a different attitude.
Pink Isadoro remained skeptical from beginning to end. He didn't believe a word Tang Zheng said and was, more than anything, on his guard.
"Remedios is certainly easier to fool, though to be fair, this isn't really a deception."
Tang Zheng wasn't surprised that the group from the Holy Kingdom hadn't come to a final decision.
"Speaking of which, that woman, Remedios, her attitude towards me seems a bit special?"
"Is it because I saved their lives during the incident at the Hills?" Tang Zheng was slightly taken aback.
"Whatever. It doesn't matter if the Holy Kingdom agrees or not. They have no choice in what comes next."
Tang Zheng pondered for a moment, his gaze falling upon the once-again quiet Great Hall. The floor, paved with brown wooden planks, was illuminated by the bright Enduring Light. The bookshelves, furniture, and corners of the room were somewhat dimmer.
"Since they've already left, why don't you come out and have a cup of tea?"
Tang Zheng picked up an empty white porcelain cup, poured some warm, amber-colored black tea from the pot, and spoke with a smile.
There was no response in the Room.
"If you're not coming out, then fine."
Tang Zheng shook his head, unconcerned. "Relay a message to your Cardinal for me. If you want the 'Blend Potion,' then let's have a proper talk."
"Only this time, the people from the Holy Kingdom must be included."
I must seize the initiative!
Naturally, he couldn't let the tempo fall into the Theocracy's hands. Rather than waiting for the Theocracy to make their preparations and for the people from the Holy Kingdom to be scared off, it was better to take the offensive.
"Dealing with a national power like this without revealing my strength is truly a hassle."
Tang Zheng grumbled inwardly.
Time passed, bit by bit.
Tang Zheng leaned lazily against the sofa, flipping through the books the Theocracy had intentionally placed on the room's bookshelf.
*Whoosh~*
A slight breeze blew past the open window.
Tang Zheng's page-turning paused. "They've left. That member of the Scripture must have been here to monitor me and prevent me from leaking information about Zesshi Zetsumei to the Holy Kingdom."
"'Heaven and Earth'? Heh... what a grand reputation."
*Omm—*
『Skill Points: 137→136』
............
Skill: Ninjutsu · Concealment
Cost: 5 MP ~ ? MP (The more Magic Power consumed, the better the effect)
Description: After activating the skill, your aura is erased, and you enter an invisible state. The effect is canceled upon attacking.
............
"A decent skill. It's much stronger than the tier magic Invisibility. I just wonder if a Ninja's skill can surpass the magic Perfect Invisibility?"
This unexpected skill acquisition finally soothed Tang Zheng's foul mood of late.
Most skills from the Ninja system could have their power increased based on the amount of Magic Power consumed, making them no weaker than some tier magic.
This was the advantage of Rogue-type classes.
—Mid-Wind Month.
The fifteenth.
After two days of silence, the Theocracy finally made a move.
A conference hall located in the Depths of the Theocracy.
It was laid entirely with pristine white tiles and flooring. Six large glass windows lined the sides of the Great Hall, and the light that pierced through was cast upon six distinct areas.
The entire conference hall was filled with a solemn and sacred air.
There was also an intangible pressure, a sense of holy inviolability!
Not a speck of dirt or dust could be seen.
It was so clean that it could perfectly reflect the dark brown conference table and the six figures seated around it.
These six!
They were the great figures who stood at the apex of the Slane Theocracy, a country with a population exceeding fifteen million.
Unlike the usual seriousness of their meetings when all six were gathered, the atmosphere at this moment was rather relaxed.
"Chief Justice Gureido... what a pity." As the only woman among the Cardinals, the Fire Cardinal, Benise, let out a soft sigh, a flash of grief crossing her plump cheeks.
A brief silence followed.
"The Theocracy will remember his contribution."
The round-framed glasses of the Dark Cardinal, Maximilian Oreio Lagier, glinted slightly as he spoke in a calm, soft voice.
The death of Chief Justice Gureido was not just about taking responsibility for the matter of the infants. His greatest contribution was providing a justifiable reason to restrain that Leader Tang and the people from the Holy Kingdom.
The Holy Kingdom was one thing.
But the potion that Leader Tang was researching was simply too important. Unless it was absolutely necessary, they didn't want to create a rift with such an outstanding talent by taking a hard-line stance.
"Thank God for allowing us Humans to continue living today!"
The Water Cardinal, Sinedine, prayed in a low voice.
"Well then, let's end the serious topics here."
The Light Cardinal, Ion, had long corners to his eyes and gaunt cheekbones, giving him a sinister air when he spoke.
"Next, let's discuss the matters for the upcoming negotiations."
"This Leader Tang took the initiative to propose a discussion about the potion. He must have already made his choice. All we have to do is make the corresponding promises."
"That's right. Such a talented individual in alchemy will surely develop even more useful potions in the future."
"What about the Holy Kingdom?"
"The mere Holy Kingdom dares to interfere in this matter!"
"That Miss Remedios... hmm, it's hard to judge. However, Pink Isadoro is a clever man; he knows what choice to make."
"Hehehe, this Leader Tang probably wants to borrow the Holy Kingdom's power."
"How could a mere adventurer understand? Negotiations at the national level aren't as simple as dealing with a few magic beasts or completing a few tasks."
"..."
The sounds of discussion arose one after another. The six Cardinals were all extremely relaxed, believing the outcome was already decided.
After witnessing the power of a divine human and the attitude they had displayed, as long as this Leader Tang was a clever man, he would know what to choose.
Suddenly.
"They're here," the Wind Cardinal, Dominic Ihre Partouche, said flatly.
The discussion came to a halt.
Six pairs of eyes—calm, gentle, sharp, or indifferent—quietly gazed towards the conference hall's main door.
