Chapter 400: Russell

Chapter 400: Russell

Chapter 400: Russell

Although he was caught red-handed by Louis XXIV, Russell was not particularly panicked.

He followed the other party all the way to a terrace with an extremely wide view, and then asked in a calm tone:

"Your Majesty has been waiting for me?"

Hearing Russell's question, Louis XXIV did not answer immediately. Instead, he whispered to the maid beside him to prepare some refreshments before speaking: "Originally, I thought your conversation with George VII would last longer, but it turned out to be faster than I thought."

"We have talked about everything that needs to be discussed. There is naturally no reason to stay. I can't really be the Protector of Great Britain, can I?" Russell saw the maid serving tea and snacks. He whispered a thank you before continuing, "What about your majesty? What do you want to talk to me about?"

Russell actually knew what the emperor in front of him wanted to ask him, which was nothing more than about the fact that [World-Devouring Disaster] said that he was of the same kind as him.

Seeing the young man playing straight, Louis 24 took a sip from the teacup, then asked calmly, "Has Luo Qing found a way to get to the palace?"

"Just because He said I'm one of His kind?" Russell asked without raising his head, picking up a macaron.

It must be said that Europa’s desserts were a bit too sweet, even Russell, a Shanghainese, couldn’t stand it.

At this time, Louis 24 nodded slightly and acknowledged Russell's statement: "Mr. Luo, there is no need to hide it. Your aura is too similar to His. It's only because Adley has never seen Him, otherwise he would have discovered your peculiarity long ago."

Russell was stunned at first, then he burst into laughter: "Since Your Majesty already has the answer in his heart, why bother looking for me again."

Although he appeared to be very relaxed, Russell was actually on high alert in his heart.

Because Louis XXIV did not seem to realize that his essence was the remnant of world consciousness, he just thought that he had found the way to the palace.

After a moment of silence, the French emperor sighed and suddenly turned the conversation to several strong men of the same level as him: "Among the four hall-level card makers on Blue Star, Ekaterina has only just broken through. She is still a long way from finding the path to the hall."

"As for that guy Motian, Luo Qing, you have dealt with him before, so you should know that he is a complete lunatic. But if there is an opportunity to break through to the palace level, he will definitely not let it go."

At this point, Louis XXIV paused for a moment before continuing: "As for Adly..."

“He’s already taking action.”

After hearing these words, Russell fell into a brief silence.

The gray-haired man in front of him was right in his analysis, but he missed one thing.
"And what about you, Your Majesty?"

"I am no exception." Louis 240 spoke his mind very honestly, and then looked at Russell, "But if Mr. Luo is willing to tell me how to break through the Hall Level, I can protect you from the threats of Ferris and Edley."

Russell's eyes flickered slightly when he heard this.

In his opinion, these words were all one-sided words from Louis XXIV. Among the two hall-of-fame card makers mentioned by the other party, Motian was indeed a madman, and he did have conflicts with him.

But Adley
It’s hard to say. After learning a lot about the Indo-American Federation from Charlotte, Russell felt that the [White Crown] was not as simple as he appeared.

Whether or not he will be attacked is fifty-fifty.

Of course, the most important thing is that he really has some ideas on how to break through the hall level.

Seeing that Russell said nothing, Louis XXIV did not urge him, but closed his eyes and rested.

After a long time, Russell raised his head and said seriously, "I can tell your Majesty about my attempt, but I have to make it clear that what I say is just my speculation. Whether you believe it or not, and how to try it, are all up to you, your Majesty."

"What do you want? Materials? Status? I can give you both."

Upon hearing this, Louis XXIV immediately breathed a sigh of relief. For him, as long as Russell was willing to say it, it would be fine.

As for the reward, as the only two hall-of-fame card makers on the continent of Europa, Russell can get whatever he wants.

Even if he directly announced that Russell was the second emperor of France, no one in the country would dare to object.

However, Russell did not propose the conditions right away. Instead, he stated his speculation first: "If you want to break through the palace, you should transform yourself into the world."

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Louis XXIV was silent. For a moment he did not understand what Russell meant.

Don't understand?
It’s right that you don’t understand!

Because Russell was only speculating, he certainly could not tell Louis XXIV that he was the remnant of world consciousness.

Fortunately, the young man also had some speculations about how to transform into the world: "And to achieve this condition, you need to absorb the remaining world consciousness in the secret realm."

At this point, he told Louis XXIV what happened in the rebel secret realm with some omissions and revisions.

Finally, he produced strong evidence, which was the colorful dragon demon that appeared in Great Britain not long ago.

The other party has actually devoured the world consciousness.

After hearing Russell's words, Louis XXIV couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

In fact, all the top-level card makers born in Blue Star from ancient times to the present have more or less explored the path above the palace, but without exception they have all failed.

Most of them only thought about accumulating mental power, trying to use the huge mental power to break through the barrier.

But simply piling up numbers obviously cannot achieve this, and when mental strength reaches a certain threshold, it becomes very difficult to continue to improve.

At this time, these top-level card makers will realize that they are missing some crucial factors.

Unfortunately, they never figured out what this factor was until they died.

Of course, it is also possible that you have figured it out but just haven't found it.

"Is that so?" Louis XXIV murmured in his heart with some doubt. Although he felt that something seemed to be wrong, he couldn't find out what was wrong.

The emperor looked at Russell, whose expression was very serious, and gradually accepted his statement.

But soon, new doubts arose in the heart of the French emperor.

He thought for a moment and said to Russell, "I have been a card maker for so many years, and I have never seen the remaining world consciousness in the secret realm."

"Please tell me how to find it, Mr. Luo?"

Hearing this, Russell couldn't help but roll his eyes in his heart.

These hall-level card makers certainly cannot find the remaining secret realm consciousness. After all, it has been taken away by the Blue Star World Consciousness. It would be impossible for them to find it.

However, Russell always felt that breaking through to the palace level should not be so simple. There should be other conditions, otherwise the Blue Star world consciousness would not leave any secret realm consciousness to these palace-level card makers.

Although his thoughts were complicated, Russell said calmly, "Then it will be up to you, Your Majesty, to pay attention to the secret realms that appear in various places."

Hearing this, Louis XXIV couldn't help feeling a little disappointed, but he also knew that this kind of thing couldn't be forced. If it didn't exist, it didn't exist. He couldn't just conjure one out of thin air.

However, Russell's next words gave him hope.

"Your Majesty should have noticed that the situation on Blue Star has been getting worse in recent years, right? Although Blue Star is dying, so is that guy, so the probability of the secret realm with the remaining world consciousness appearing will increase significantly in the future."

Hearing this, Louis 24 suddenly realized that he knew where the secret consciousness that Russell swallowed came from.

After a long silence, he let out a sigh and smiled: "What do you want?"

"I can be satisfied with anything."

As soon as he said this, Russell felt relieved. He knew that he had barely fooled the enemy. It couldn't be considered fooling the enemy. He really felt that absorbing the remaining secret realm consciousness was one of the conditions for reaching the palace.

As for remuneration
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. I don't need any reward."

Russell didn't feel that he had done anything for Louis XXIV. After all, if the other party successfully broke through the palace, the situation on Blue Star would probably be much better.

It is even possible that [World-Devouring Disaster] will retreat directly.

It's just mutual benefit.

Louis XXIV could see that Russell was not just waiting for a good price, but was sincere in thinking so.

But as the supreme emperor of France, it would be a laughing stock if people spread that he did not give any rewards.

After thinking for a while, Louis XXIV said: "Mr. Luo, from today on, you are the Prince of France."

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Russell was stunned.

He never thought that just by being a mercenary, he could get two extremely noble titles in Europe.

As if he felt that the honorary title alone was not enough, Louis XXIV continued, "I will prepare a great gift later. Luo Qing, you just wait in Daming."

Having said this, Russell certainly would not continue to refuse. He would not refuse the benefit that was delivered to his door: "Thank you very much, Your Majesty."

After discussing the business, Louis XXIV still wanted to keep Russell in the French capital for a while, but he eventually declined.

After all, he was kidnapped by the other party on the way, and all his relatives and friends in Daming were waiting for him to return.

After bidding farewell to Louis XXIV, Russell set out on his journey again alone.

Looking back at the royal city which was no smaller than Beidu, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart: "It's better not to expose my identity before I break through to the palace level."

Russell was really afraid that he would be caught by Edley and the others and refined in an instant.

And now that Altria is gone, he really feels a little insecure.

Fortunately, this time we gained a lot, and after returning, we will be able to replenish our strength.

After taking a last look at the French Royal City, Russell disappeared in a flash.

……

Indo-American Federation.

As soon as Apache arrived at the port, he found a figure in a dark blue suit staring at him silently.

He was startled and hurried to greet him: "Lord Edley."

"Tell me more about what happened in Great Britain."

Adderley lit up a Marlboro and took a deep drag.

Hearing this, Apache tidied up his words slightly and then recounted his experience in detail.

Edley listened while smoking a Marlboro.

After a long time, until the ground was covered with cigarette butts, Apache finally finished narrating what had happened in Great Britain a few days ago.

After hearing all this, Adley put out the Marlboro in his hand and said casually, "I understand. You go and have a rest first."

After saying this, he prepared to leave.

But at this moment, Apache suddenly said, "Lord Edley, Russell's strength growth rate is really unreasonable."

"Don't you have any ideas?!"

As he spoke, he became a little anxious.

In Apache's view, if Russell continues to be left alone like this, sooner or later he will pose a threat to the Indo-American Federation.

Hearing his words, Adley stopped what he was doing, turned around and sighed helplessly: "Do you need you to teach me how to do it?"

As soon as these words came out, Apache broke out in a cold sweat. He quickly lowered his head and said with difficulty: "I dare not."

"I just feel that you, Lord Adley, have spent too much energy in Antarctica, even though that place has nothing to do with the Federation."

Having said this, Apache wanted to look up at Addley, but found that he had already come to his side.

The hall-level card maker stretched out his right hand and gently pressed on the brown-skinned man's shoulder, and said in a faint voice: "Don't talk about this kind of thing again in the future, understand?"

At this moment, Apache felt as if his body was carrying a heavy mountain.

As a drop of cold sweat dripped onto the ground, he nodded tremblingly: "Yes, yes, I understand."

"You are tired, go back and rest."

Watching Apache leave, Adley couldn't help but sigh.

It is really tiring to deal with such idiots who have no sense of the overall situation, and there are a lot of such idiots in the Indo-American Federation.

What’s more important is that these idiots really seem to think that he is selfless and has been staying in Antarctica to suppress those secret realms for the sake of the entire Blue Planet.

What a joke, would he do this if there was no benefit?
Thinking of this, Adley pinched his eyebrows with a headache.

Fortunately, as a hall-level strong man, he had a strong ability to relieve himself. He quickly suppressed his sorrow and turned to think of Russell.

"Although I guessed that there was something unusual about him, I didn't expect it to be this case."

At this moment, what Apache had just described flashed through Adley's mind.

As early as the first time he met Russell, he found that this kid was a little strange, but because of Ye Zhou's presence at that time, he did not conduct a careful investigation.

Coupled with what happened in Antarctica afterwards, he gradually lost the desire to find out Russell's secret.

But now, after learning what happened in Great Britain, Adley's interest in Russell was rekindled.

"Let's go meet this little friend again when we have a chance."

"It's just that I seemed to have had some conflicts with him last time, so let me think about what to give as an apology gift."

"There is."

As if he had thought of something, Adley's figure gradually became blurred, and then disappeared in the port.

At the same time, Russell, who had already returned to Ming Dynasty, felt an inexplicable chill suddenly hit him.

He shuddered and looked around suspiciously.

"Which bastard is thinking about me again??"

(End of this chapter)