Chapter 278

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Chapter 278: Because I Can Fight

Neymar and Sophia were not free, but Karoso was. In theory, he could do anything except see Neymar, as long as he didn’t break the law.

So, Karoso had free time to participate in the Knight Tournament.

After talking with 『』, Karoso was called over by Norma.

Facing the human who is the closest to a god, Karoso felt great respect, especially since this person was there to help Neymar.

Along with Norma, there was Guildmaster Delandus.

The Church of the Dawn Goddess is not luxurious; both the places where the clergy live and where guests stay are very plain.

Luckily, the visitors did not have any airs of wealth and were used to this environment.

"Master Norma," Karoso said respectfully, bowing. "Guildmaster Delandus."

Norma looked kindly at Karoso and nodded, "Good boy… So, Emperor Goufuh, is that a creation of your Canglang Province?"

"Yes, my father gave it to Teacher 『』, and then Teacher 『』 made two for me personally, which are fifth-tier, sixth-tier, and seventh-tier," Karoso said quietly.

"This card will change the whole world…" Delandus said with a look of amazement, "Do you know how big of a storm this card will cause?"

"I don’t know," Karoso shook his head.

"I have heard a lot about your Canglang Province. You are the most outstanding son of Grand Duke Osiris, and everyone outside believes you will be his heir," Delandus said, his gaze fixed on Karoso. "I want to talk to you, please sit down."

"Please speak." Karoso sat on the sofa and did not deny the heir’s statement.

He knew that Delandus pointing out his One layer status meant that the one who would be having the conversation was not him, but Grand Duke Osiris.

With Karoso’s current status, he was not qualified to speak with a big figure like Delandus.

Don’t be fooled by Norma saying Delandus was the least talented and the most disappointing disciple; his real power is truly strong.

Because he has poor cultivation talent, other strong talents will prevent wasting the governance of the Nature Mage Association.

"You in Canglang Province have been quite active lately… With a card that is being issued to the whole world, it is still hot-selling and hard to get; it hasn’t become popular yet." Delandus personally poured a cup of coffee for Karoso.

Karoso was taken aback and hurriedly accepted it.

"If the guildmaster needs, I can help secure more spots for the Nature Mage Association." Karoso took a sip; this coffee was not as good as the one Kirmin made.

Bringing Kirmin along was not just to let her showcase her business skills or her mechanical talents; it was simply that he was used to her service…

"No, no, if you give us more spots, the common folks will have even fewer to buy. The training of a Nature Mage relies on the power of nature…" Delandus smiled and shook his head, "If it were only about such a small matter, I wouldn’t have come to you."

"Please go ahead, guildmaster," Karoso nodded.

"The card deal has already shocked the whole world, and now the Zero-star Card seems to be closely related to you all. Most of the patent fees received by Master Alita have ended up in the pockets of Canglang Province," Delandus silently looked at Karoso.

Karoso paused for a moment; he knew that it would eventually be noticed by those with ill intentions, but he didn’t expect it to happen so quickly.

Whether it is the card deal or the Zero-star Card, these are cards that everyone needs; no one would reject them.

The military expenses of Canglang Province are too high, and the government is running in debt. The emergence of these two types of cards has given Canglang Province a much-needed boost.

If it weren’t for not having to cooperate with other countries, with all the profits going into Canglang Province’s pocket, Canglang Province could even escape the current situation of financial loss.

In this world, cards are that important.

The three-star card is fine, but the Zero-star Card’s small profit with high sales is a blessing for countless first-tier professionals.

"Plus, with the current Emperor Goufuh… Ha!" Delandus chuckled, "What I want to know is, who stands behind Canglang Province?"

In an instant, Delandus’s presence grew stronger.

If someone inexperienced were in this situation, they would likely struggle to handle it.

Unfortunately, what kind of person is Karoso? Even though he is not highly ranked and is young, the previous battles against the gods have already broadened his perspective.

He may not remember himself, but the netizens are there to help him remember!

With netizens tirelessly convincing him that he is the greatest villain who can change the world, Karoso’s confidence and determination grew even stronger.

Facing this level of pressure, Karoso boldly met his gaze.

"This question, I think, is not just for the guildmaster, but for many people. Once Neymar is identified, the truth will come to light," Karoso said firmly. "I can only tell the guildmaster that we are not backed by any association or any church."

"The Presea Empire, perhaps…" Delandus murmured.

Karoso’s pupils narrowed, looking as if to say, "How do you know?"

"You, you are still too young. You don’t even know if it’s right or wrong for your father to let you know so much." Delandus smiled and shook his head. "If it were just one unbelievable thing, I could believe it. If there were two, I could accept that too. But in such a short time, back to back? Ha! I don’t believe it without the support of an empire."

The direction Delandus guessed was not wrong in theory. After all, no one expected that a group of people who were not looking for anything would provide Karoso with a bunch of opportunities to get rich, especially with the whole province getting rich.

Many people have tested Emperor Augustus, but who is Emperor Augustus? He is the leader of a vast empire.

He has neither admitted nor denied it.

Publishing three cards that change the world order is a disaster for a province, but for an empire that ranks among the top three militarily, it is a matter of gaining prestige.

In fact, Emperor Augustus himself was puzzled about where Canglang Province got so many good cards.

For example, right now, Emperor Augustus is having a conversation with the Second Prince.

……

Presea Empire, Winterfell City, Palace, Garden.

Emperor Augustus sat in a chair, quietly fishing, while a young man dressed in elegant clothes stood beside him.

"Father, no matter how you look at it, this Emperor Goufuh can change the world’s balance. I suggest we recruit Nature Mages widely…" the Second Prince whispered his suggestion.

"You are still young," Emperor Augustus shook his head.

This young man is not steady enough.

Recruiting Nature Mages like this now would be slapping the Wizard Association in the face, wouldn’t it?

It’s better to choose what can be used now over what may be good in the future, how long will we have to wait for the future?

Emperor Goufuh is a Legend Card, not everyone can afford to use Nature Mages; only a small number of people can.

We can invest slowly, but there is no need to act so quickly; this is the situation of a great nation.

"Father… I want to know…" The Second Prince hesitated for a moment, "Does Emperor Goufuh have anything to do with us?"

"What do you think?" Emperor Augustus raised an eyebrow.

"Ever since the news about Emperor Goufuh spread, I have done a lot of investigating. This card seemed to appear out of nowhere, leaving no trace at all." The Second Prince said quietly, "Such secrecy is not something the Canglang Province… no, it should be said that the new noble Osiris could achieve. The Colloa family does not have that kind of foundation."

"Oh, then who do you think brought it out?" Emperor Augustus continued.

"If it were the Kingdom of Persia, they would have revealed it directly to increase their international influence and attract Nature Mages on a large scale…" The Second Prince hesitated, "If it were Iberia, they would have already acknowledged it…"

"But neither Iberia nor we have acknowledged or denied it. This… increases the possibility for us, which is why I wanted to ask father if this is his doing."

Emperor Augustus remained silent.

He suspected that it was the work of the Church of Wisdom God.

An ancient church often has a depth that is hard to imagine.

Neymar became the God of Wisdom and needed to go to the Church of the Dawn Goddess for identification. Since the Church of the God of Wisdom had already applied to the Main Church, Emperor Augustus did not believe it was a coincidence; he feared there was a deep scheme behind it.

However, this does not stop him from catching a ride on the coattails of the main god’s prestige.

Used?

Being used means being valuable; it is those who are not of any use that are truly pitiful.

Emperor Augustus and Grand Duke Osiris had already agreed on the terms. Augustus did not think he would suffer losses; an ancient church combined with a province could not cause a top three military power to stumble.

"Think it over slowly. Come back to me when you have made up your mind," Emperor Augustus glanced at the Second Prince. "The spies you placed in Canglang Province have been exposed all at once… You are not steady enough."

Now is the right time to cooperate with Canglang Province; such investigations will only cause resentment.

This child has too small a vision, always playing the game of political schemes.

With the Empire’s abilities, it is either to suppress strongly or remain unnoticed, making everyone feel uncomfortable… It is pointless.

"It is…"

The Second Prince sighed, "Father still does not trust me…"

……

Ricardo and Celica sat in the office, along with a Supervisor who always came by.

"This is what happened this time," Celica said, "Black Pearl had a significant achievement, and at that time, I did not pursue it."

"Black Pearl is a legendary pirate ship, it can be upgraded to the ninth level," the Supervisor frowned and said, "Why didn’t you bring it back?"

"Are you saying that my words mean nothing to you?" Celica replied angrily, "That ship was reclaimed after restoring its history; the crew recognizes it, and the ship recognizes its captain too. It’s not just about who finds it first."

"Things like this should not belong to anyone!" the Supervisor countered.

"Then you can take it; it has nothing to do with me," Celica crossed her arms and sneered.

"How can we recover it now?" The Supervisor took a deep breath. "The Black Pearl is a legendary pirate ship that can sail in the Forbidden Sea; it is also the fastest ship on the ocean! If the ship goes to the Forbidden Sea, how many people wouldn’t die? And the Black Pearl is called the most free ship for a reason; its ability to hide is known in history, and it is very hard to catch its trace with both technology and magic."

"How does the headquarters have someone like you?" Celica squinted. "You can’t even steal anything right."

"So you should have brought it to the shore at the beginning and then asked for support. We could have recovered it when we were able to catch it!" The Supervisor slapped the table.

"Are we a church or a Thieves’ Guild? No, this must be a pirate guild!" Celica glared at the Supervisor.

"Alright, alright…" Ricardo quickly tried to mediate. "If we want to catch the Black Pearl, we can do it. It has links to the Deep-sea Industry, and sooner or later, it will break the law…"

"If it breaks the law, we can catch it, that’s only fair. Right now, it hasn’t broken any laws, yet you want to steal it? Everything belongs to you, right?" Celica slammed the table, showing no gratitude. "Even in front of the Pope, I am still in the right!"

"Huh… I don’t know how you became the Blade of Dawn…" The Supervisor was also very upset.

The Blade of Dawn, many members of the Blade of Dawn do dirty work for the church; does this woman have a hole in her head or what?

Clearly, the game’s setting is quite interesting.

The Church of the Dawn Goddess, being the top church on the continent, often acts very domineering, somewhat like an eagle.

I believe this is mine; this is definitely mine.

Many times, they act like the world’s police, but they seem more like bullies than actual police.

There’s no choice; being strong is the truth.

Of course, this is also very beneficial for the church’s growth; it’s just about helping themselves at the expense of others.

"How about I show you!" Celica slammed her Equipment Cards on the table.

The Supervisor was so angry that they could hardly stand it.

If I could beat you…

No, I am the Supervisor; I cannot use violence.

"In short, you let go of an eighth-tier dark elf thief…"

"Let go? I didn’t have the ability to catch her," Celica yawned.

"Then you should seek help!"

"Help? When an eighth-tier thief wants to escape, who do you suggest should help? The Pope?" Celica glared at him.

"As long as you are prepared enough, catching an eighth-tier thief is not hard," the Supervisor said helplessly.

"The moment the ship left the Forbidden Sea, she swam away," Celica replied irritably. "Is that enough?"

"What’s your attitude? You need to understand, she is an eighth-tier thief, one with countless murders on her hands! You might let her go, but who will answer for the lives of those knights? If all the police are like you, letting a murderer go free just because they show good behavior, is that fair to the people who were killed?"

"Don’t worry, when I see her again, I will catch her and give it my all! This matter won’t end like this," Celica said, then put her hands behind her head, rested her feet on the coffee table, leaned back, and closed her eyes to relax.

In her eyes, she had not done anything wrong; she simply let Minaret go temporarily because of a promise.

Just as she said, she would take matters into her own hands to kill Minaret.

Seeing Celica like this, the Supervisor felt their blood pressure rising.

He could finally be sure that Celica could sit in this position purely because she could fight!