Chapter Ten: Status
Lin Lei looked at the group that had rescued him. The black-robed elder at the head of it and the 'ascetic' beside him both possessed extremely powerful strength. Otherwise, that 'Arbiter' from the Church of Darkness wouldn't have fled without even attempting to fight.
The black-robed elder at the head gave off a cold, sinister feeling.
"Vice Chief Justice? The Church of Light has been passed down for so many years, yet their internal system hasn't changed. This Vice Chief Justice should be affiliated with the 'Inquisition'," Derinkoort's voice sounded in Lin Lei's mind. "In comparison, that ascetic is more terrifying."
An ascetic?
Lin Lei couldn't help but cast his gaze towards that 'ascetic'.
The long-haired, barefoot elder, dressed in hemp cloth, possessed an aura of ancient simplicity. When this 'ascetic' looked towards Lin Lei, Lin Lei even felt a sensation like a warm spring breeze washing over him.
"A true powerhouse," Lin Lei thought to himself.
The black-robed elder looked at Lin Lei, a rare smile finally squeezing onto his face. "Lin Lei, come with us back to the Holy Capital first. Once we're back in the Holy Capital, those people won't dare to disturb you."
Fenn City, the Holy Capital of the Holy Alliance. The Church of Light was in Fenn City, and whether it was their overt power or their covert forces hidden in the shadows, they were absolutely astonishing. Neither the Church of Darkness nor the four great empires would dare to cause trouble in the Holy Capital.
In the Eastern District of Fenlei, within a mansion on Greenleaf Road, Lin Lei and Yeru were currently in the living room discussing the War Blade 'Slaughter'.
"Third Brother, I've already sent people to inquire. The head of the Lucas Family is utterly unwilling to sell the War Blade 'Slaughter'. According to him, his family isn't short on money at all," Yeru said with a frown. "I think it might be better if you went in person. Of course, that's assuming they know your identity."
As the second greatest magical genius in the history of the Yulan Continent, and potentially even a Holy Domain Grand Mage in the future, such a genius would surely earn some respect even from the most stubborn head of the Lucas Family.
"Then I'll pay a visit to this head of the Lucas Family tonight." Lin Lei was determined to get the War Blade 'Slaughter'.
The inherited treasure of the family couldn't be left outside. Besides, this was also his father's greatest wish, the wish of generations of ancestors.
Back when Lin Lei left home for the Ernst Academy, his father's words still echoed in his ears—
"Lin Lei, remember the heartfelt wish of our Baruch Family ancestors over these hundreds of years! Remember the shame of our Baruch Family!"
"After you graduate, you'll be at least a sixth-level mage. With diligent cultivation, becoming a seventh-level mage won't be difficult. And you are a dual-element mage! A seventh-level dual-element mage is a major figure in the Fenlei Kingdom. In the future, you will absolutely have the means to reclaim our family's inherited treasure. If you can't bring it back, I won't forgive you even if I'm dead."
"I won't forgive you even if I'm dead." Those words struck Lin Lei's heart like a heavy hammer.
Lin Lei dared not forget. As long as he had the ability, no matter the cost, he had to bring back the War Blade 'Slaughter'. This wasn't just for the sake of the family, but also for his father.
"I must get it back, no matter what." Lin Lei made his decision.
If soft methods wouldn't work, then hard ones would have to be used.
Of course, it was best if the family's inherited treasure could be returned openly and honorably. It would be ideal if the other party could be persuaded to hand it over voluntarily.
"Boss, why don't we just go over and snatch it directly?" Bei Bei's voice sounded in Lin Lei's mind.
Lin Lei looked at Bei Bei curled up on his thigh and couldn't help but pat its small head. "Don't cause trouble." Bei Bei wrinkled its small nose, snorted, lay back down on Lin Lei's leg, and closed its eyes to sleep.
At this moment, footsteps sounded outside. A middle-aged man in a blue robe walked in respectfully. "Young Master Yeru, the Fenlei Kingdom's minister, 'Keliven', is outside. He wishes to see Young Master Lin Lei."
"Keliven? Who's that?" Yeru said with a frown.
Generally, Yeru couldn't be bothered with ministers from any kingdom.
"Young Master, haven't you been paying attention to the Lucas Family lately? This Keliven is also a member of the Lucas Family," the middle-aged man in blue said with a smile. "The current head of the Lucas Family is Keliven's uncle."
Yeru's eyes lit up. "Let him in quickly."
"Third Brother, it looks like the difficulty of getting your family's inherited treasure back just decreased a lot," Yeru said with a grin to Lin Lei.
Lin Lei also felt somewhat happy in his heart.
He looked towards the entrance. A moment later, a man with golden curly hair walked into the hall with a smile. Upon seeing Lin Lei and Yeru, the golden-haired man immediately bowed respectfully. "Keliven greets Young Master Yeru, and greets Young Master Lin Lei."
"Keliven, what are you doing looking for my brother?" Yeru asked bluntly and a bit rudely.
Keliven didn't mind at all and said with a smile, "I've come this time bearing His Majesty's invitation to Young Master Lin Lei. Young Master Lin Lei, would you be willing to become a court mage of the Fenlei Kingdom? His Majesty can also bestow upon you the title of Marquis, and even grant you a large territory."
Lin Lei smiled.
He remembered the conditions offered by that Red Bishop of the Church of Light—within any kingdom under the Holy Alliance, or even directly granted the title of Duke. He could enjoy all of that without having to do anything.
"Keliven, let me tell you, when we were at the Ernst Academy, the Red Bishop of the Church of Light personally invited my brother. The conditions offered were many, many times better than yours!" Yeru taunted.
Keliven smiled and continued, "Conditions can be discussed. His Majesty's intention is simply that he hopes Young Master Lin Lei will stay in our Fenlei Kingdom."
Among the six great kingdoms of the Holy Alliance, their rights and powers were not equal. If the Fenlei Kingdom gained Lin Lei's support, the royal family's position within the Holy Alliance would become even more secure in the future.
After all...
The Church of Light had the authority to depose a kingdom's king, or even directly destroy an entire royal family! The Church's authority far surpassed that of imperial power.