Chapter 157: 157
The Hidden Powers seemed to have lost their patience, as many released their auras to stifle Draco . Waves of a strange ripple-like energy cascaded towards Draco, but he simply smirked .
The golden aura that had surrounded him thanks to the Seal of Camelot blasted out and pushed those offending ripples away as it bore down on all those who had dared to send their auras towards him in the first place .
This directly suppressed them, trying to force them to go on their knees before the King . However, at the end of the day, these were still Rank 7 entities . The suppression effected lasted barely a second .
The kind of aura produced by a Rank 1 Draco was extremely potent, but it wasn't enough, not even with the help of the Seal of Camelot . Draco would have to reach the higher ranks if he wished to effectively suppress them .
As such, there was a tense stalemate where the offending Hidden Powers were poised to attack, while Draco began to summon the Destruction Energy in his Eyes of Caelo to cast Omega .
Before both sides could erupt though, one person coughed lightly .
This sound was quite low in terms of volume, yet it resounded in the hearts and minds of everyone gathered here .
Stepping forward from the crowd was a familiar face . An old woman who had her grey hair tied into a bun, her body clothed in a white robe and her expression genial and pure .
Madam Carrie!
"Hello, Draco . How are you?" She greeted gently .
Madam Carrie was the only one who could talk to Draco like an elder because he genuinely respected her for what she had done for him . He had long since discovered her among the crowd, therefore he had been very specific about who he attacked with his aura .
"I've been well, Madam Carrie . Please come forth and take a seat . " Draco replied with an amiable smile .
Vitae read Draco's emotions and spawned 7 chairs in close proximity to the throne, with a long table in front of them . Then, he turned to the 7 Hidden powers who had shown no hostility to Draco since they had entered .
"Would seniors please come forward and take a seat so we may negotiate?" Vitae asked gently .
The seven were startled, but they smiled and stepped forth to seat themselves . They couldn't help but think that doing good would oftentimes reward one with good things as well, while they sat down .
The excluded Hidden powers became even colder and more irritated by this and some - especially the monster races - couldn't take it anymore .
"What is the meaning of this? Young boy, do you have no respect for your elders?" A grizzled Orc who looked like a battlefield champion shouted out while gripping his axes .
"No respects! Such a vile lads!" A Rank 7 Goblin added with a vicious expression .
Before these fellows could go off again, Madam Carrie cleared her throat again and began to speak .
"I do not speak for anyone other than the Church of Light . Our objective in coming here was to purchase some land to set up a subsidiary branch of the Church in Vita Capital City, as it is a very precious area . "
"We do not need it to be private land for extensive housing . We'll be satisfied as long as you allow us something that may include housing for our priests, ministers, and bishops . We would also like to set up a portal from this branch to our headquarters, since the benefits of doing so will be great for both sides . "
"I have heard your complaints Draco, and I agree . Since I have the power to decide all financial matters of the Church of Light, I can confidently promise you that you can name any price that the Church specifically has to pay . "
"I will personally see it paid to you . What do you think?"
Madam Carrie spoke seriously and honestly . She didn't use any auras or mention any names . She didn't speak ambiguously or try to use sophistry .
She just explained why the Church of Light sent her here, what she wanted and what she was willing to do to get it . Very straightforward and very clean .
Draco smiled . "The Church of Light shall always be welcome in Vita Capital City . I'm willing to sell a permanent plot of land within the central area of the Church for a temple to be built there . "
"In exchange, I would like for the Church to allow three people I send forth to take the Test of Holiness . Would that be reasonable?"
Everyone froze when they heard Draco's asking price . Putting aside the circumstances of it, how did he even know about the Church of Light's Test of Holiness?
Was this Immortal Adventurer really fresh from the World of the Gods? Why did it feel like he was an old monster who had lived with them for years upon years the more they interacted with him?
Madam Carrie was also quite surprised, but not negatively . The Church of Light weren't exactly trying to keep the Test of Holiness a secret, but it had faded into obscurity since so many had failed before .
Any new candidate was extremely welcome, as many had long since given up hope to succeed . The reason why it hadn't been advertised to Immortal Adventurers was that they were too weak .
If even the natives failed, how could they - who moved around like bumbling idiots - succeed?
However, the people that a prodigy such as Draco would recommend definitely would not be simple . Madam Carrie saw that this deal was a bit of a loss to Draco and she gazed at him with admiration .
"The Church will never forget your kindness today, Draco . "
「System to Player Announcement
Your reputation with the Church of Light has risen by 1000 points . 」
Draco smiled deeply . Reputation with the Church of Light was almost as precious as ten Aether Mines with top-grade Crystals .
After all, they were the last organic source of Divine items and Divine Energy .
The reason Draco hadn't asked for a Divine Treasure Chest was because he was scared . Asking for that in front of all these Hidden Powers… wouldn't that be the epitome of foolishness?
Not only that, but it would be a waste . Fitter Cleric was the same Rank as Draco, so he could - more often than not - be on the side of luck when opening Legendary and lower Treasure Chests .
However, Divine Chests were a whole different ball game altogether . Draco had used all the saved up Divine Energy in the Church of Light's Divine Chamber to open the one he got in exchange for the Dragon's Blessing potions .
The Divine Chamber had stored Divine Energy for hundreds of years before Draco came, so the purity in there was extremely high . It usually couldn't be used to do anything, so it just gathered there .
The Treasure Chest had swallowed it all and managed to summon the Divine Eyes of Caelo down, which was the topmost tier Divine item belonging to an Origin God that was at the apex .
If it wasn't for his low Rank and the suppression of the material realm, the Eyes of Caelo would easily be able to generate Divine Energy, and perhaps even some Origin Energy .
Since he had the necessary reputation, he could get some Divine Chests later, either when Fitter was a higher Rank or he found a source of Divine Energy .
Draco turned to the other 6 Hidden Powers who had shown pleasant dispositions all this while .
Draco stood up from his Throne, followed by Riveting Night and Hikari, who copied the behavior of the other two .
"Draco greets noble seniors . Might I please know your names?" Draco asked respectfully as he bowed slightly .
"Eva greets noble seniors . " Riveting Night added with her own bow .
"Hikari greets noble seniors . " The dragoness said while mimicking Draco and Riveting Night .
The 6 benevolent Hidden powers also stood up and bowed to Draco slightly .
"Your Majesty has given us too much face . We will introduce ourselves from left to right . Might I call upon my colleagues to begin?" One of the 6 suggested genially .
The one on the leftmost seat smiled and nodded . It was a young man who was very handsome . His body was fresh and clean, his skin tone slightly dark .
"My name is David, and I represent the Merchant's Association . "
Next to him was a young beauty who was the polar opposite of David in terms of skin tone and demeanor . One could tell she was usually cold and arrogant, but she still greeted Draco with the utmost respect .
"My name is Kiara and I represent the Mages Association . "
Next to Kaira was a middle-aged man who was suave and very tidy . He looked genial and very sociable .
"My name is Davian and I represent the Cario Continental Council . "
Beside Davian was Madam Carrie, who just smiled lightly .
Next to Madam Carrie was an old man who was quite well built despite his age and the wrinkles on his face . Draco also vaguely remembered him .
"My name is Reman and I represent the Adventurer's Guild . We might have met before, Your Majesty . "
Draco remembered him . When he had paid a visit to the Adventurer's Guild after turning in the Subjugating the Paradise Lands Death Quest, he was received by the elders of the Adventurer's Guild .
Reman was one of the top elders, so his presence here showed how much the Adventurer's Guild valued Draco .
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