Can't I develop my own character?

"Not really. I just want the Western Territory investigators to help me? Is that really that powerful?"

Jonathan cursed, "You're still suspicious of me. Feel free to use it. Not many people have this thing even in the capital... Alright, alright, let's go. I'm getting annoyed just by seeing you."

"Don't worry, Captain. I will definitely come back alive to continue bothering you."

Ryan wasn't too worried about safety.

This is the thing... He really knows it!

Flame is the symbol of the Fire-Chasing Covenant. This badge is called the 'Chapter of the Covenant'. According to the game description, it is awarded as an honor and reward to those who have made great contributions to the Fire-Chasing organization.

As for the difficulty, it might be about the same as becoming a duke in the Empire, because those who get this thing are basically level 6 or even legendary investigators.

Ryan really couldn't understand why his old leader, who was always sloppy, had such a big baby?

It's not mentioned in the game either.

"Never mind, it's a good thing anyway."

With this thing, Ryan felt more at ease. He took the Iron Blood Army on the train and started the journey to Child City.

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Clang~Clang~Clang~~

The train was shaking rhythmically, and Ryan and Gluck were sitting face to face in the window seats.

In order to return to Childe, Ryan must make it clear to Gluck that there is a traitor in the Iron Blood Legion and they must be careful in everything.

As for the news that Maganna was alive, Ryan didn't tell anyone else for the time being. It wasn't because he didn't trust Gluck, but because he was worried that the latter would tell others. After all, traitors are everywhere... Why the hell is this game still a winery?

"...Don't worry, Lord Ryan. When we get to Childe, I will act according to your arrangements." Gluck promised.

If Maganna handed this Iron Blood Army over to Ryan, they would only obey Ryan's orders, even if other legion commanders came.

For Gluck, he was anxious to return simply to find out the truth: was the Grand Duke dead? Even if he was, what would happen to the Western Territory? He would never agree to have his territory taken back.

"Princess Casradi doesn't know that you're the Grand Duke's man. This is our best chance," Gluck said, adding, "The Grand Duke said you're the person she trusts most in the southern border."

Ryan was speechless: "Alright, Gluck, don't stress this out to me. Don't worry, I will never betray the Grand Duchess. Even if she really dies, I will lead you to follow her last wishes and never compromise with the Empire."

"hey-hey."

Gluck scratched his head a little embarrassedly.

He was indeed worried about this. After all, Princess Casradi was also good to Ryan. If the Grand Duke really died, what would happen if he was moved by the true love and turned to the princess's arms?

"Tell me about the Iron Blood Legion."

Ryan needs more information.

According to Gluck's account, the Iron Blood Legion had a total of four regiments, totaling 50,000 people, not including those in charge of logistics and equipment.

The number of 50,000 is definitely excessive for the private army controlled by a duke, but because Maganna has been guarding the western border, so many people are needed, so the empire also acquiesced... Or perhaps there is no other way but to acquiesce.

The first legion is named "Iron Fist". The legion commander Max is a loyal veteran who originally followed Maganna to fight.

With a total of 20,000 men, it is the largest of the four legions and also the most capable.

The Second Legion, the "Skull Crusher", was led by Iverson, and consisted of 10,000 men. The legion was good at attacking, and they were always the first to rush into the front whenever the Grand Duke went on an expedition.

The Third Legion, 'The Judges', led by Myron, has 10,000 men.

The Fourth Legion, 'Iron Will', commanded by Mard, has 10,000 men.

The third and fourth legions were only established three years ago. In order to deal with the western barbarians, Maganna expanded the Iron Blood Legion and added two more legions.

This incident caused a huge sensation in the imperial capital. The senators felt that Maganna was rebellious and asked the old emperor to deprive her of her noble rights.

In the end, it was Creed's advice that saved the two legions.

Creed also participated in the construction of the Judge and Iron Will.

"So the Iron Blood Army who have agreed to cooperate in the investigation in the imperial capital are basically from these two legions?" Ryan was confused. This was really a big game.

"Yes," Gluck added, "Not everyone agrees. Legion Commanders Mellen and Malder seem a little shaken. Most of the people under their command agree."

Gluck and the others were from the First Legion, the Iron Fist, so Iverson contacted him directly and did not suspect them of betraying the Grand Duke.

"Okay, go and rest first. I'll think about it."

After Gluck left, Ryan was left alone with his thoughts.

It now seems that the plan to deal with Maganna was planned three years ago.

However, it seems that the Third and Fourth Legions are not all traitors. After all, the personnel appointments were made by Maganna. Apart from anything else, this dwarf grand duke does have some personal charm.

Otherwise, Gluck and others would not follow her so wholeheartedly.

Creed's methods are nothing more than coercion and inducement, and he is playing psychological warfare while Maganna's life or death is unknown, so as long as the latter can come back, everything will be fine.

The Archduke does not like betrayal.

"It's okay, it's not too bad."

When in doubt, play games first.

Empress Online, start!

Open the game and check the character's status.

After returning, 'Xia Li' has been working to rectify the underground fire. After fighting for so long, it is indeed time to calm down.

However, after the underground industry in Berman City is integrated, her next task will be to take the army out to develop in the wild, and strive to break through the level as soon as possible. The higher the better. As long as the character card is in hand, Ryan can transform.

The reasons for the attack and battle have been thought out, under the pretext of maintaining security in the territory, and all those bandits will be killed.

'Ina' is still working as a secretary, and Ryan is still very confident in her.

As for 'Weine', after returning from this support mission, chaos broke out in the territory again.

Several waves of bandits were causing trouble in the territory, specifically robbing passing merchants, causing panic among the people. Negative news about 'Weinei' spread throughout the city, calling him a 'cruel lord' and a 'vampire', a complete monster.

However, 'Weine' showed no mercy and directly arrested and interrogated people. It must be said that the soul singer was really good at interrogating prisoners. Although she couldn't control others at her level, she could still perform short-term hypnosis. Those who were arrested almost even said the color of their wives' underwear.

After some interrogation, it turned out that Thomas was the one behind the incident. He spent a lot of money to stir up trouble in and outside the city in order to drive away "Vene".

He even spent a lot of money to post a bounty on the Hunter's Guild, offering a high price for 'Weine's' head, but the matter was withheld by the Hunter's Guild and then directly handed over to 'Weine'.

It's a pity that it wasn't Thomas himself who did it.

However, through interrogation of 'Vine', it was learned that Thomas was gathering an army and planned to attack the castle and decapitate 'Vine'.

The time is tomorrow night. The number of attackers is estimated to be more than a thousand, and it is said that all of them are skilled fighters.

"This idiot is really not quiet."

Ryan frowned. Tomorrow night, right? Then we’ll catch him and put him directly in the underground cell, and send a dozen strong men to kill him.

There is no doubt that Thomas has someone behind him, but now "Vine" has also established a relationship with Her Royal Highness the Princess. Given the amazing record in Berman City, even if someone wants to deal with her, they would not dare to act openly.

But, it doesn't matter.

Once Thomas is caught, it will become clear who is behind this.

While thinking, Ryan switched the character interface.

I've been busy with this and that these days and haven't paid much attention to what's happening with Lin Qi.

"It's time to see my first wife."

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Chapter 77 Lin Qi's Saintly Assessment, Offline Meeting with the White-haired Grand Duke [6k5]

Lin Qi's job transfer mission was forced to be terminated before because the power of the inner world erupted and a large-scale demon army fell into a frenzy. In order to avoid being accidentally trampled to death by the chaotic army, Lin Qi had to come out of it in advance.

Later, she discovered that not only the inner world she had entered, but also other places had experienced explosions of unknown power. The high priestess Leah explained that this was a sign that the power of the outer gods was growing stronger.

Every explosion in the inner world signifies the further expansion of the power of the outer gods. According to the results obtained by the current Pope when he used the great prophecy, the inner world is likely to be completely integrated with reality in the near future.

Once the barrier between the two worlds is broken, the demon army will invade reality and bring about terrible disasters.

As for why the power of foreign gods expanded so quickly, the reason is very simple. In addition to the crazy sacrifices and religious propaganda of pagans, it is also related to the negative emotions of human beings themselves.

Desire breeds sin, so the Gate of Janus advocates meditation, solitude, indifference to fame and fortune, humility and courtesy... In short, just don't fight or cause trouble.

Of course, this general trend is not something that the Janus Gate can control.

Countries are now beginning to gradually disclose information about the existence of supernatural beings, so that when the disaster really comes, the supernatural beings can solve those problems. After all, something that breaks the three views of human beings must have a process of acceptance, right?

The riots in the other world lasted for about five days, and then the Janus Gate organized personnel to enter the other world to start the cleanup work. Thanks to the efforts of the paladins and ascetics, the influence of the power of the outer gods did not spread to reality.

"Could it be that the rift in the other world that appeared near Kyles is also related to this reason?"

Ryan felt that it was really possible. To put it bluntly, the inner world was just a chaotic space. He had previously suspected that the inner world corresponding to reality was actually a whole piece.

It's just that due to the influence of different forces, the chaotic space is divided into different areas.

The reason why he thought so was because he discovered that after the barrier space was opened in reality, it was actually affected by various external divine forces, so the inner world could not exist for too long, otherwise even the extraordinary people would be affected.

He even suspected that the so-called foreign divine powers were the result of the projection of human emotions in reality, and eventually the so-called gods were born after a long period of time.

After all, this is a game world. According to the ideas of game design, familiar habits will overflow, no doubt about it.

At this time, Ryan's gaze stayed on Lin Qi's personal attribute interface.

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Name: Lin Qi

Gender: Female

Occupation: Sister of Silence

Rating: 30

Physical fitness 41.2+3

Spirit 38.8+6

Magic 52.6+11

Insight 12

Charm 18

Skills: Swiftness lv3, Purification lv2

Occupational skills: Summoning Demons, Haunting Demons, Forbidden Magic Field, Shadow Stealth

Equipment: Demon-Breaking Blade, Black Gloves, Card's Bracelet, Blessing Ring

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Both are level 30, but Lin Qi's attributes are much lower than Xia Li's. If we look at the career growth, the Sister of Silence is actually higher than the Blood Knight. It can only be said that the bonus of the Chosen One is really outrageous.

This is still in the early stages. As time goes on, the advantages of the Chosen One will become more obvious.

Because according to the setting of this world, the advancement process of extraordinary people is the process of getting closer and closer to God.

As people chosen by God, the Chosen Ones will gain more power on this path of faith.

"My skills are a bit lacking, but there's nothing I can do about it. The God of Choice is truly unreasonable."

Ryan clicked on the Shadow Stealth skill effect, which was learned by Lin Qi when he completed the third level advancement.

[Shadow Stealth: Assimilate your body with the demon spirit, performing irregular and rapid movement. No cooldown. Continuous movement consumes magic power.]

"Uh...what do you mean, displacement?"

Ryan tried to let Lin Qi use this skill.

The next second, she turned into a shadow similar to a demon spirit and flew from one place to another.

"Oh my god! This skill is amazing. It's quite good at killing people and escaping."

This skill is a bit like the stealth ability of Blood Robe, but not as weird. After all, the Sister of Silence is a frontal combat profession and is not considered an assassin.

But...it seems like they are becoming more and more similar?