I just reached the maximum level, and you want me to be a puppet emperor?

Chapter 592 I never expected to be exposed in public here! (Please subscribe and vote with monthly tickets)
"nonsense!"

Li Chen rolled his eyes at him, then picked up his teacup and took another sip.

"I can't even be bothered with my own domestic affairs, do you think I'd be interested in coming here to be a free henchman for your Vatican?"

He put down his teacup, making a crisp clinking sound, and his tone shifted to a slightly playful evaluation.

"Oh, by the way, I also went to see that amethyst barrier from your Vatican. It's something, but it's not as amazing as they make it out to be."

Charles gave a wry smile and shook his head: "You're probably the only one in the world who would dare to speak so frankly to the Pope."

Li Chen chuckled, a hint of mockery in his voice: "Looks like you've been getting a lot of abuse from the Pope lately, being exploited quite a bit, haven't you?"

These words seemed to strike a nerve with Charles. A dark glint flashed in his eyes, and he lowered his voice, his tone becoming extremely serious, even carrying a hint of barely perceptible urgency: "Since you understand, then help me out? To deal with the Pope?"

Li Chen didn't answer directly. Instead, he gave him a meaningful look, a calculating smile playing on his lips: "Haven't I already been helping you?"

Charles was taken aback: "Oh?"

Li Chen analyzed unhurriedly: "Think about it, I'm currently enjoying a high reputation within your Holy See. 'Hero who wiped out the Blood Demon Society,' that title sounds impressive, right? As long as I maintain this image, or even if I do nothing at all, as long as I exist, and..."

He paused deliberately, his gaze sweeping across the study where only the two of them were: "And he's showing you an unusually friendly relationship. Don't forget, I'm personally visiting you at the palace as a 'Papal Guard' to have a private talk with you. What will those people outside, those bishops, those nobles, think? What will they think?"

Charles was stunned at first, then his eyes suddenly lit up with an astonishing light. All his doubts and hesitations were instantly replaced by ecstasy. He slapped his thigh and his voice rose slightly with excitement: "Wonderful! Wonderful indeed! The invisible force is more powerful than a thousand troops! Li Chen, Li Chen, your move is truly amazing!"

Because Li Chen's words made a lot of sense, even without deliberate publicity, Li Chen's daily schedule and the attitude of the Yongzhou Emperor were things that the upper echelons of Yongzhou were paying attention to.

Next, Charles only needs to deliberately guide public opinion to maximize the benefits of Li Chen's visit.

This matter is undoubtedly extremely beneficial to the royal family; as for how to implement it, that depends on Charles's skill.

After laughing heartily for a while, Charles suddenly remembered something, sat up straighter, and asked eagerly with a pure desire for technology and power in his eyes, "Speaking of which, does your Tian Ce have any hidden gems? Perhaps our two countries could have in-depth exchanges."

The image of the extensive rail network that stretched across the entire Tian Ce territory immediately flashed into his mind. Its efficiency and convenience made him extremely envious. Yong Zhou already had quite a few lines, but it was far from enough. He was certain that Li Chen was hiding even more amazing things.

Li Chen pretended to ponder for a moment before slowly uttering a single word: "Space technology, what do you think?"

Charles's eyes lit up instantly, and he leaned forward involuntarily, as if afraid of missing a single word: "Space technology? Quick! Tell me in detail!"

Seeing his eagerness, Li Chen smirked and added, "Oh, it's just a concept right now; the theoretical model isn't fully built yet."

Charles's excited expression froze instantly. The huge disappointment of his unmet expectations made him blurt out, even with a slightly awkward imitation of dialect words: "...Not done yet? Then what the hell are you talking about!"

It was particularly comical for an emperor to say such a thing.

The two looked at each other and then burst into laughter at the same time.

That night, the lights in the study remained on all night. The two monarchs at the pinnacle of power sometimes discussed the situation on the continent and the hidden succession in a serious manner, and at other times chatted and joked like ordinary old friends, sharing some troubles and interesting things that only people at their level could understand.

Such uninhibited and equal conversations are an extremely rare experience for them.

The following morning, Li Chen politely declined Charles's offer to stay and left Everlasting Palace.

What shocked all the spies who were secretly observing was that Emperor Charles personally escorted this "Papal Guard" to the main gate of the palace, his attitude was friendly, and his words even carried a hint of casual equality.

This move undoubtedly dropped a bombshell on the power structure of the Eternal Day Empire, making Li Chen's identity even more shrouded in mystery and sparking countless wild speculations about the relationship between the Papacy and the royal family.

Li Chen paid no attention to the commotion caused by his meeting with Charles. Early in the morning, he left the capital of Yongzhou and arrived in Shenghui City.

They went straight back to the castle of the old Castro estate outside Saint Radiance City.

As soon as you step into the hall, an atmosphere of both solemnity and ambiguity hits you.

His subordinate Carlos immediately stepped forward and respectfully reported, "Sir, we have captured another group of Blood Demon Society heretics today, and they await your interrogation."

His gaze swept over the prisoners bound by the shackles of holy light, among whom three women stood out.

Although they appeared pitiful and on the verge of tears, their thin yet daring clothing betrayed their ulterior motives, and their eyes concealed a subtle allure hidden deep within their fear.

Li Chen was about to signal that these "key targets" be brought into the room for "in-depth interrogation".

Just then, the male heretic beside him suddenly struggled to raise his head and shouted with all his might, "My lord! Don't believe him! Carlos Carlos is our Blood Demon Society's deacon! He's lurking by your side, waiting for an opportunity to assassinate you!!"

These words were like an ice pick, instantly piercing Carlos's heart, making him feel as if he had fallen into an ice cave, his face turning ashen.

Oh no! He had planned everything perfectly, but he never expected to be exposed in public like this!
This damned guy had a life-or-death bond with the previous chairman. He's clearly using his own life to set up a trap to drag him down with him!

Carlos was filled with remorse, regretting that he had been too lenient when cleaning up the mess, listening to the man's pleas for mercy and leaving this trouble behind!

His survival instinct kicked in, and he collapsed to his knees with a thud, his forehead slamming against the cold, hard floor. His voice trembled and distorted with extreme fear: "My lord, please understand! My loyalty to you is as clear as day! This is absolutely slander! It's a desperate counter-espionage plot by the Blood Demon Society! I have no ulterior motives!"

He hastily pledged his loyalty, but inwardly he was nearly in despair, not believing that Li Chen would trust him.

However, Li Chen's reaction was completely unexpected.

Li Chen didn't even glance at the heretic he had exposed. With a casual wave of his hand, a condensed beam of holy light shot out and precisely pierced the man's head, silencing his scream.

Carlos froze, looking up in disbelief, his mind blank.

(End of this chapter)