Magic Industrial Age

That night,

The autumn rain washed the black night, also signifying that autumn and winter were approaching in the Floral Collar.

Although short, and the temperature wouldn't drop much, it was already quite cold for the humans on this land.

Luo Yi, draped in a black cloak, was completely shrouded in shadow as he moved through the streets.

He was extremely familiar with the roads; even if he wasn't, he had Shen Lan. However, what he found even more useful was [Leiman's Ear].

Although Eagle Eye Technique was also remarkable, it was ultimately just a core skill.

What the eye could see had obstructions, blind spots, and places one couldn't directly look at, but [Leiman's Ear] was different.

Seeing Luo Yi enter, he couldn't help but roll his eyes and said, "Do you even know how to knock when visiting someone's house?"

Luo Yi also rolled his eyes: "If you didn't want me to come in, I wouldn't be able to even if I broke the door down!"

After a pause, he added, "So, what's the rush in calling me here?

I still have a pile of things to do!"

The Red Dragon Virgil sat up, his old eyes fixed on Luo Yi, asking with a hint of interest, "The Bremen City incident, was that your doing?"

Luo Yi grinned: "Guess?"

"The Isel family has many enemies, but those fixated on Ignatz Isel's head and also possessing the strength, I can't think of anyone else but you!"

"Just that?"

"Of course, your unusual concern for Bremen City aroused my suspicion.

And looking at what happened in Bremen City, it's clear that a hidden force has never shown its face from beginning to end.

Yet, it was they who turned Bremen City upside down, even triggering a battle between legends, a Rank 4 free-for-all.

A perfectly good Bremen City is now mostly ruined; one of the top ten cities in the Kingdom of Sardinia, I don't know where it's fallen to!"

Knowing he couldn't hide it, and not wanting to, Luo Yi found a stool and plopped down.

Frankly, it wasn't as comfortable as the goose-feather cushion; he shifted uncomfortably before forcing a smile and saying, "If I said that the later events were completely outside my plan, would you believe me?"

"I believe you!"

The Red Dragon Virgil nodded without hesitation: "That scene was too big, it exceeded your capabilities.

But you were the fuse, you can't deny that, right?"

"Why would I deny it? It was!"

Luo Yi frowned slightly, then added, "However, regarding the situation in Bremen City, even without us, they would have fought sooner or later!"

"That's not certain!"

The Red Dragon Virgil raised a finger and waved it before saying, "If you hadn't interfered, maybe that Cardinal Archbishop would have obtained the Silver Angel's remains, and everything would have been fine afterwards?

But you insisted on bringing everything out into the open, to the point where those two were caught in a dilemma; they had to fight.

Otherwise, they wouldn't be able to explain it!"

Luo Yi narrowed his eyes slightly: "Explain? They are legends; who do they have to explain to?"

"There are many internal troubles within the Church of the Sun God; the three major factions are just the surface, and their interests are only similar.

When it comes to dividing things among different people, each faction has its own demands."

This was said in a veiled and ambiguous way, making it difficult to distinguish truth from falsehood.

Luo Yi pondered for a moment, but still had no clue, so he had to say, "Your Excellency Bishop, could you be more clear?"

The Red Dragon Virgil asked in return, "Who do you think took out that Silver Angel's skeleton?

That's a demigod's remains, and one under the Sun God's command; even if they have fallen, how many dare to collect these bones?"

"Why did it suddenly appear when that Cardinal Archbishop was about to die?"

"Haven't you thought about why?"

Luo Yi was stunned; he blinked, and it seemed a storm was brewing in his mind.

Suddenly, he asked, "Are you saying that the highest Majesty made a move?

But why?

"If we talk in terms of factions, he is the highest leader of the Solar faction, the pillar of the conservative forces; why would he help a Light faction member?"

The Red Dragon Virgil looked at Luo Yi without answering, but instead asked another question: "Do you know the result of that legendary battle?"

"The result? Of course, I don't know!" Luo Yi asked in return, "Who won and who lost?"

"No one won, and no one lost because, as legends, they wouldn't risk their lives.

However, that Cardinal Archbishop, His Eminence Saint Vermont, ultimately had little life left, so he chose to submit to His Holiness the Pope!"

"Submit? Why submit?"

This was another result beyond Luo Yi's imagination; his confusion was written all over his face: "Isn't His Eminence Saint Vermont one of the founders of the Light faction?"

"That's what they say, but between life and death, does faction matter?

So, he submitted to His Holiness the Pope, and His Holiness the Pope took out some treasures to extend his life, isn't that normal?

After all, he is a legend; even the Church of the Sun God wouldn't want to lose him innocently!"

"Moreover, the Solar faction is indeed a collection of conservative forces, but who told you that Majesty necessarily represents their interests?

To be precise, that one always represents the will of the god, conveying divine will."

Luo Yi never thought he was stupid; he had some understanding of conspiracies, various twists and turns.

However, he was still confused by the complex situation within the Church of the Sun God.

However, just when he almost understood what the Red Dragon Virgil meant, suddenly, another thought popped up…

What does all this have to do with me?

Looking up again, Luo Yi looked at the Red Dragon Virgil and asked, "No, are you calling me over in the middle of the night just to teach me this?

Besides, I'm not in your church circle, why should I care so much?"

"You can ignore it, but if you want to get ahead, you still need to know.

It's not like the Habsburg Empire or the Floral Collar everywhere; none of my peers are easy to deal with!"

The Red Dragon Virgil paused and added, "Of course, calling you over tonight has nothing to do with this!"

"If it has nothing to do with it, why did you say so much?"

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"Didn't we just talk about it?"

"Then tonight?"

"Aren't you looking for artifacts with divine aura? I got one here that definitely meets your requirements,

So, I'm letting you take a look and asking if you want it?"

Luo Yi curiously leaned forward: "What kind of artifact is it that you value so much?"

"You'll know when you see it."

The Red Dragon Virgil waved his hand, as if grabbing a treasure chest from a maze.

Then, he opened the magic treasure chest and took out an artifact, placing it on the ground.

Immediately, a vast divine aura spread outwards, circle after circle, wave after wave.

However, this golden house was no ordinary place; the rippling magic blocked the divine aura.

But even so, the divine power within the golden house was increasing at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Luo Yi was first stunned, then jumped up, his words stuttering: "Sil, Silver Angel's bones? Th, th, th, this…

How is this with you?"

"The general situation is that one of my old friends got this treasure and heard that I wanted an artifact with a strong divine aura, so he sent it over.

Don't ask for details; I won't say."

The Red Dragon Virgil also stood up, circled the Silver Angel's bones, and then said, "This thing is really useless to others, but for you who want to cultivate [Holy Fire], there is nothing better than it.

This angel's halo itself has the ability to communicate with the heavens; that's why it has endless divine power spreading."

"It can be said that if you use it to cultivate, even that true [Abyssal Fire] is far inferior.

After all, this is a devout demigod!"

Luo Yi's eyes were burning, but the corners of his mouth twitched as he asked the most crucial question: "How much?"

"One hundred thousand gold Thalers!"

"Are you kidding me? One hundred thousand gold Thalers is enough for me to build another mage tower; with that mage tower, attracting a Rank 4 mage wouldn't be impossible!"

"Do you want it or not?"

"Lower the price; if it's reasonable, I'll buy it!"

"How much can you offer?"

"Fifty thousand; fifty thousand is the limit I can give!"

"Ninety thousand; if not, I'll just return it to my old friend."

"Sixty thousand; I can't give any more; taking out so much liquid capital at once is too much for me to handle."

"Eighty thousand; that's the lowest price I can agree to; after all, it's not my thing, the price is too low, I don't have the authority.

And, Earl Luo Yi, don't cry poor to me!

Others don't know your wealth, but I do; after all, I'm an original shareholder and can check the books!"

"That's not all my money! My own and the company's must be clearly separated.

Seventy thousand; really, I can't give any more!"

"Eighty thousand; no discussion!"

"Let's both take a step back; seventy-five thousand, okay?"

"No, eighty thousand; just eighty thousand gold Thalers!"

"Can't it really be lowered?"

"Absolutely not!"

"Eighty thousand; just eighty thousand; I accept the price! However, Your Excellency Bishop, you must sincerely answer one question for me."

"What?"

Luo Yi finally stood in front of the Silver Angel's bones, he looked up slightly, and met the empty eye sockets, and asked: "You said, powerful as He was, having gone to the depths of hell, why did he fall in the Helka world?"

"Or rather, who exactly could kill a powerful demigod?"

At this moment, the Red Dragon Virgil's originally natural expression suddenly froze, like a clay sculpture!

At this moment, Luo Yi turned his head and looked at him, as if he could see horror in his eyes.

After a long while, the Red Dragon Virgil opened his mouth: "Actually, seventy-five thousand gold Thalers is enough!"