Volume 2: Empire Chapter 171: Challenge
While Pan was still here, Luke quickly flipped through his phone to see what the dagger given to him by Archangel Gold was.
If it was just an ordinary angel handmade artwork, the meeting with Qingkong could be delayed.
You won’t know the result until you check, and you’ll be shocked when you do.
There are actually players who have obtained this dagger.
Wings of steel with blazing feathers.
The main material is the rare steel unique to Sky City, which is smelted with holy flames. Archangel Gold added some of his own feathers when creating this "steel wing of scorching feathers" and spent several years carefully drawing the built-in magic circle.
It is a very high-end alchemical weapon.
When not in use, the steel wings of the Brilliant Feather are in the form of daggers, which can be hidden and carried. When in use, injecting magic power can make its blade tip longer, turning it into a cross sword that can be used with one hand or two hands.
The steel wings of the Brilliant Feathers are extremely hard and sharp, and have a purification property that can stimulate the holy fire contained within.
The bottle of holy water at the end of the handle is the essence of divine energy, which allows the holder of the sword to unleash divine combat skills.
In terms of quality, the Steel Wings of Brilliant Feathers are on the same level as the Ancient Rock Machete of Clear Sky.
Luke didn't expect that Archangel Gold would give him such a generous gift.
It just so happens that some battles are not suitable for the use of the Greedy Red Dragon Spear. With this steel wing with brilliant blazing feathers, the combat methods will become more diversified.
Luke played with the dagger in his hand with great delight. The patterns on it were exactly the same as the feathers and were very pleasing to the eye.
After a while, Pan walked into the study under the guidance of Kailina.
Pan's spirit and energy are very different from before, and he has the aura of a heroic and wise king.
He sat opposite Luke, looking as if he had a pocket full of chips and was rich enough to have a good talk.
"The people leading the Shining Gold delegation this time are Elder Mu and Elder Chun. Elder Chun is very low-key, so Elder Mu will be in charge of this visit. I'm sure Yin has already informed you that Elder Mu wants to meet with Her Majesty Queen Qingkong."
Luke did not put away the steel wings with brilliant feathers. He twirled the dagger nimbly between his fingertips, as if he was afraid that Pan could not see it.
"Yes, Yin has told me. I think Queen Qingkong would like to know what the attitude of the Shining Gold People is towards the Moonlight Royal Court's claim for compensation?
If you are not sincere, meeting each other will only make everyone look bad. "
Pan noticed the dagger in Luke's hand and felt the sacred energy emanating from it. In response to Luke's question, he replied: "As I said last time, the Elder Council of the Golden People does not think we need to apologize for the ancient war, but the damage to the World Tree was indeed an accident that occurred during the war.
The Shining Gold people are willing to give Moonlight Royal Court some compensation out of humanitarian considerations. We can open a World Bank branch in Moonlight Royal Court and allocate special investment funds for infrastructure construction and economic development in the Ancestral Grassland.”
The Shining Gold opened a World Bank branch in the Moonlight Royal Court with the same purpose as the angels building the temple, which was to secretly study the World Tree nearby.
Luke knew their purpose, but the current situation forced him to do so. Since he couldn't stop them, he might as well let them all in and reap the benefits.
"How the investment funds are used is decided by our Moonlight Royal Court."
"Can!"
“No additional terms allowed for investment!”
“There are no additional terms… The World Bank is just holding it in trust.”
"The World Bank has no privileges in the Moonlight Court and must abide by the customs and laws of the First Men's Prairie."
“Wherever the World Bank opens a branch, it abides by local laws.”
"Very good. Whether to apologize or not, whether to take responsibility or not can be discussed later. The Ancestral Grassland is very enthusiastic about foreign investment, so we can first decide on the opening of a World Bank branch.
When we meet with Her Majesty Queen Clear Sky, we will discuss the amount of compensation together. The World Bank needs to be mentally prepared for our offer."
Luke picked up the knife and prepared to kill.
At this time, Pan was no longer concerned about the matter of the Sparkling Gold Man. After all, he had already done what Elder Mu had instructed him to do. How much compensation the Moonlight Royal Court demanded was the World Bank's business.
After discussing the official business, Pan told the real purpose of his visit.
"I will convey your and Queen Clear Sky's attitudes to Elder Mu. Lord Marquis, I believe you already have the latest information on Rio's current situation."
"I know... I would like to congratulate you in advance on your wish coming true. The Kingdom of Rio has been revived in your hands. But before everything is settled, anything can happen.
For example, there was a coup d’état that just happened in the empire.”
Pan couldn't help but laugh: "Meteor, you are still the same as always, as if everything is under your control. It's just that this time it's not something you can interfere with. Even without the support of Raging Tide City, I can still achieve my goal.
This time, I want to amend the Samuel Treaty signed between the Rio Pseudo-Government and the Empire, which will help improve the harmonious relationship between the Rio Kingdom and the City of Raging Waves. "
The collapse of the Rio Republic was due to the defeat in the Battle of Samuel, which completely lost the support of the people. If the Rio Kingdom comes back, the first thing it will do is to erase this stain, and Pan will be able to gather the support of the people and secure the throne.
Luke said, "Before the Battle of Samuel, I told you my purpose and asked for your consent. Now you want to change it in less than half a year. It's really untrustworthy."
"You forced my consent." Pan now spoke with confidence: "The kingdom I lead will never allow this unequal treaty to exist!"
"The inequality of the treaty is due to the inequality of our strength. You want to take back what I got on the battlefield through negotiation. How can such a good thing be possible?
Pan, you are not the king of Rio yet!
Even if you are... the Empire's strategy towards Leo will not change. Keeping a low profile is the way for a weak country to survive."
Pan, who was full of arrogance, confronted Luke: "The Rio I rule is definitely not a weak country. Meteor, think carefully! We used to cooperate very well, don't let friends become enemies!
It is not appropriate for the Golden Shield Empire to have another enemy at this time."
Luke sneered, "I destroyed Leo's navy just because I didn't want to have another enemy. Pan, recognize the gap between you and me, and don't do anything that you will regret."
“I will never regret anything I do!”
"Then there's nothing to talk about." Luke knocked on the bell on the table. Kylena walked in and Luke said to her, "Send Director Pan out."
Kylena noticed that the atmosphere was not right, so she said politely but firmly: "Director Pan, my Marquis is tired. If you have anything to say, you can make an appointment at another time. The carriage is ready for you. I will take you out."
Pan stood up angrily, turned around and left without saying a word.
The door closed and the room fell silent.
Luke sat there, playing with the dagger in his hand, while his consciousness was on the clear sky.
It was already night outside and the museum was closed.
Butler Fitch took the list of items and counted the exhibits in the museum. This was a job he had to do every day. He had devoted his entire life to this museum and regarded every artifact here as his own child.
The exhibition hall on the first floor was very quiet, with only the sound of Fitch's footsteps.
However, Fitch soon discovered that there was a person stranded in the museum.
He immediately stepped forward and apologized, saying, "I'm sorry, guest! I didn't notice you before the venue was closed, so you are trapped here. Please follow me and I will take you out."
Seeing that person standing in front of an exhibit without moving, Fitch said, "Sir, our museum has closed for today. If you are not satisfied, you can come back tomorrow."
The man remained motionless, as if his entire mind was focused on the exhibits, and he did not hear Fitch's tactful request to leave.
Fitch looked at the exhibit that the man was interested in and said, "This is a stone carving that records an ancient war. It was made by the ancient Moldovans. There must have been a war near where they lived, and they recorded it with a simple line drawing.
The two sides fighting are angels and dragons. Staring at it, it feels as if you can see the magnificent war with your own eyes. This is the charm of archaeology. "
Fitch's explanation finally caught the man's attention. He turned around and saw a young man with a heroic and oppressive look, wearing a crown of thorns on his head.
"You are right. Standing here and looking at this stone carving, it really feels like I am in that war. It's a pity that the war has ended long ago. It is a pity that I was not able to participate in the war against evil."
Seeing the guest's response, Fitch immediately smiled and said, "I'd love to discuss the war with you, but it's really too late. If you have time tomorrow, we can go to the lounge on the second floor for a cup of coffee. I have a very precious collection for you to appreciate."
The guest looked at the night view outside and suddenly realized: "Yes, it's so late ! The collections here are so good that I forgot the purpose of my trip.
I came to find the spirit Clear Sky."
Qingkong now has a special identity.
Others mostly call her Miss Clear Sky, Professor , or Queen Clear Sky.
Calling the elf Qingkong directly is obviously an extremely impolite title.
The standard etiquette smile on Fitch's face immediately turned serious, and he said unceremoniously: "Miss Qingkong refuses to see any visitors. Guest, please leave!"
The man did not move: "Qingkong killed a heroic spirit led by the Sword of Oath. This is a serious provocation to the Sky City Inquisition.
And it is said that she has an angel's arm, which would be a serious blasphemy to angels if that arm came from a real angel.
I must see her this time and let her know... the angels have brought justice and are protecting the world again!"
As he spoke, a flash of light appeared behind the man, and a pair of angel wings appeared behind him and spread out. At the same time, a set of white angel armor attached to his body, and an angel sword was held in his hand.
Fitch was so frightened that he stepped back repeatedly and almost bumped into a glass display stand behind him. He hurriedly held onto the shaky display stand and said, "Be careful, don't let your wings damage anything here. I will report this to Miss Qingkong immediately."
Please tell me your name. "
"The Holy Angel's Crown of Thorns!"
When the panicked Feiqi came to report, Luke had just driven Pan away. In the spiritual starry sky, Luke asked Qingkong: "Are you going to deal with the troublesome angel? Or am I going to deal with it?"
Qingkong said, "Let me do it. It's most satisfying to beat someone up myself."
"Okay, I'll leave this angel to you."
Clear sky awakens!
Putting down the book in his hand, Qingkong said to Feiqi, "A training ground has just been set up on the third floor. Bring the angel named Guan over there. I want to test the strength of the training ground."
"Yes, Miss Clear Sky."
Feiqi could feel that Qingkong seemed a little different from before. In the past, Miss Qingkong was not so happy about fighting. No... Miss Qingkong was not interested in anything except reading and studying.
Fitch didn't think any further and went out to look for the Crown of Thorns.
The black cat who was warming himself by the fireplace got up, bent his waist and stretched his limbs, and said with disdain, "It's just an angel. There's no need for Your Majesty to do anything. Leave it to me. In the ancient wars, we Shadow Clan killed many angels."
How could Qingkong let the sheriff take away such a fun thing?
"Get down and keep warming your fire."
"Yes, Your Majesty!" The sheriff immediately knelt down and watched Qingkong walk out with admiring eyes.
Qingkong came to the training room on the third floor. This room had been expanded and reinforced using mysticism and alchemy, and was specifically used for practical training.
The crown of thorns was brought by the butler Fitch.
After Feiqi left and closed the door, Crown of Thorns, who had been looking at Qingkong, said contemptuously: "Are you the elf Qingkong? You killed the heroic spirit protected by the Sword of Oath, and you also have an angel arm of unknown origin!"
Qingkong took out the ancient rock machete and attached the holy flame to it with a flick of his hand.
"Little angel! Aren't you just looking for an excuse to defeat me and establish your authority? Anyway, no matter how I answer, you are going to fight me, so why keep talking nonsense?
Let me make it clear first... If you win, I will do whatever you want with you; if I win, I will not kill you, I will just cut off your wings.
Think it over before deciding whether to fight or not, don't blame me for not warning you."
The elf Qingkong killed the heroic spirits led by the Sword of Oath in front of him. This was not only a slap in the face of the Sword of Oath, but also a slap in the face of the entire Sky City Inquisition.
Moreover, the elf Qingkong used the angel technique to kill the heroic spirit, which was a naked provocation.
The Crown of Thorns ran out secretly this time in order to defeat Qingkong and save the face of the Holy Inquisition.
The young and energetic Crown of Thorns was provoked by Qingkong, and his anger overwhelmed his remaining rationality. He held the sword in both hands and took an attacking stance, with holy flames attached to the blade, and holy light shone all over his body, and the pressure formed a shock wave.
He chanted the ancient language of angels, and divine magic transformed his wings into larger wings of light, with each feather as sharp as a sword.
"Elf, you may be very strong in the secular world. But you are facing an angel, a Holy Judgement Angel. I will let you know what is the height that you cannot reach even if you practice to the limit.
Accept the Holy Judgment and pay for all the crimes you have committed!"
"How chuunib! You have to say so much nonsense when a simple "agree" can fully express your meaning. I'll take it as your consent...I want your wings!"
The machete in Qingkong's hand emitted a strong light. Under the cover of the strong light, she pulled out the scimitar from her waist with her other hand and swung it at the Crown of Thorns.
