*****In the papal palace in the capital of the Theocracy, in the luxurious banquet hall on the 22nd floor of the Holy Tower****
At about 8:20 pm that day, Zhang Youji, who had been invited since then, came to this very luxuriously decorated banquet hall and sat in a dinner party seat that was oversimplified and transformed from a dinner party into a dinner party, where it was almost a conversation between three people. back.
Zhang Youji has always encountered the pope sitting directly opposite the very large long table that can accommodate more than 10 people at the same time, and the saint sitting in the middle of this long table. These two people are teaching The highest-ranking figures in the country, whose status and power are almost equal on the surface, have been interrogated until now.
By the way, although Zhang Youji wanted to use his eyes to ask for help from Valkyrie and Fei Qiao who were accompanying him and standing behind him, he was stopped by the voice of the simulated character Moni coming from his head. .
The reason is that the current conversation is between the [Master] and the [Master]. In this sense, if the [subordinate] opens his mouth without authorization, it means being rude and disrespectful, as well as the incompetence and incompetence of one of the three [Masters]. meaning.
Therefore, in order for Zhang Youji to maintain the dignity of the lowest level, Mo Ni secretly assisted Zhang Youji, provided some suggestions and asked him to think about his choice, whether to use his own answers or refer to her suggestions to answer some questions. .
[In other words, there is really only an agreement of non-interference between Mr. Zhang Youji and Paradise, and there is no malice or conspiracy against our Theocracy. You are really just because of your relationship with the Kingdom and the Hero of the Bow. Did you come to our Theocracy to keep the appointment? 】
[Well, because if you don’t come, it seems like it will cause some trouble to the kingdom. After all, the cause is also because of my relationship with my childhood sweetheart who behaves abnormally, so I have no choice but to come. Although there are a lot of unexpected troubles on the way, it has already It just made me want to go back to the dungeon more than once. 】
[Thank you for your hard work. As for your admission to the Magic Academy, we will handle it within tomorrow. We will also make special arrangements and adjustments for you in the academy. The admission time is the day after tomorrow. In the morning, Lord Zhang Youji, Lord Pope, is this okay? 】
[I don’t have any objections. It wouldn’t be bad to have an extra day of preparation time. 】
When Pope Joe Carrod and Saint Xue Guang confirmed various things to Zhang Youji, Zhang Youji answered very impatiently and helplessly after Xue Guang's summary questions, making Xue Guang also face. Lu smiled slightly with helplessness and ended the current topic in a questioning manner.
Although Zhang Youji didn't have any objections to this, it would be better to say that he even wanted to take a break to calm down his brain before starting the next topic, but Qiao Carrod did not let Zhang Youji get his wish. With a forced smile on his face, he immediately started Next topic.
[Well, I don’t have any objections. Let’s just do this. Now that we have confirmed our ideas, let’s talk about some agreement issues. 】
[Ha, agreement, agreement? Uh, I feel like I won't be able to finish this in a while, so I might as well find someone special to explain it tomorrow. 】
[Lord Pope, are you too anxious? Although the scale has become almost the same as a dinner party, this is a welcome banquet, and even the cooking is not served. Is it a little too rude to urge Mr. Zhang Youji to start negotiating various agreements? 】
[···, I am indeed a bit rude, so let’s start the banquet first. The chef here is one of the best cooks in Theocracy. Please enjoy the delicious food of Theocracy, Zhang Youji. 】
【Why? Ah, well, you're welcome then. 】
Seeing Zhang Youji's face, Xue Guang couldn't help but twitched a few times. When he judged that Qiao Carrod's approach was a little too hasty, he immediately smiled and said a suggestion to ease the atmosphere, leaving Qiao Carrod to think for a while. After a while.
Changing his mind and temporarily changing the topic, he turned the matter to the dishes that were about to be served by the chef, which made Zhang Youji, who had reached the limit of his mental capacity in some aspects due to his constant answering and previous inquiries, began to feel relieved. took some pressure off.
After all, Qiao Carrod's idea is that instead of letting Zhang Youji leave here due to dissatisfaction with the reception, tomorrow he will negotiate some agreements from scratch with Valkyrie and Fei Que, who are flawless.
It is better to stay here, Zhang Youji, who is full of flaws and looks very incompetent, can later set with him pre-arranged conditions that are beneficial to his side, and set absolute terms for some negotiations tomorrow. The advantages are more appropriate.
Although Xue Guang also had the same idea, the difference from Qiao Carrod was that Xue Guang did not use Zhang Youji for the sake of his own power, but for the future of the entire Theocracy. idea.
However, what these two people did not expect was that Mo Ni, who was almost flawless in terms of fighting and using wisdom and strategy, was secretly assisting Zhang Youji at this moment. Emotional intelligence is almost nothing.
For about 20 minutes after this, Zhang Youji, Qiao Carrod and Xue Guang were enjoying some things, such as fried fish steaks, grilled fruits, and other things that Zhang Youji had never seen before. While enjoying Chinese specialties, we talked about daily topics.
But unlike Zhang Youji who thought nothing of it, while talking to him, Qiao Carrod and Xue Guang also quickly grasped his basic character and the level of his negotiation ability, and each had their own ideas and actions. I'm ready to negotiate an agreement with him.
[As expected of a chef who specializes in cooking for big shots, it tastes really good. If it weren’t for this kind of occasion, I would probably start eating a lot. 】
[Haha, I can understand your concerns. I believe that Mr. Zhang Youji, who has all kinds of subordinates, will not be short of talents in cooking. I will provide you with a recipe later. You can ask the cook over there to take a look. 】
[Thank you very much, but the ingredients are a bit difficult to solve. After all, my maze is not particularly rich in ingredients. 】
[Just buy it from our country. Of course, you can also use it in exchange for things. Since the topic has just reached this point, let’s talk about some agreement issues now. 】
【Why? Ah, well, if possible, it would be best if I could keep the story short and simple. 】
Because of the atmosphere at the scene and being constantly being talked to, Zhang Youji didn’t touch the various dishes that were served on the long table. He only tried about 3 bites of each dish. After saying his thoughts, , and chatted briefly with Xue Guang, who also hadn’t eaten a few bites of the food.
However, when the topic turned to the topic of food ingredients, Joe Carrod took the opportunity to reopen the topic of some agreements. Zhang Youji, who had relieved the pressure a little, started to twitch again, and his face started to twitch. Words from Joe Carrod with a hidden, malicious smile.
[No need to worry. When I talked to the Valkyrie behind you, I already knew that you are afraid of trouble, so I have compiled a copy of the general guidelines for what to talk about next. Please take a look at the agreement, and of course the saint. 】
【···, His Holiness the Pope moved so quickly. I didn’t expect to decide on the threatening policy of seeking huge profits so quickly. 】
[Compared with the saint who is not very enlightened and can only get in the way, of course it is better to strike first for this kind of thing. 】
【Well? The exchange price of the item? Sharing of maze power? Borrowing the dispatch of the summoned beast? 】
As Jocarod spoke, one of the several paladins standing behind him took out three large pieces of paper with various regulations written on them. He accepted one of them and then asked him to hand it over to him respectively. , Saintess and Zhang Youji each, after a brief reading by these two people.
Xue Guang couldn't help but hold up her forehead, showing a vague expression of contempt to Qiao Carrod, and confronted him with words that were obviously mocking him. As for Zhang Youji, who also got the agreement, I didn't notice the verbal confrontation at all, so I looked carefully at the content above and couldn't understand it at all.
The agreement that Zhang Youji received contained a lot of regulations, although most of them were because he had left some troublesome things that needed to be done to Valkyrie and the others, so he didn't know what was going on.
However, even so, ordinary people like Zhang Youji can see that the content of this agreement is completely one-sided. Although it is not blatant at the end, it does even contain threats. .
The meaning of this agreement is to use Zhang Youji and the [Demon-Burning Statue] owned by the Theocracy as a bargaining chip to threaten Zhang Youji to the maximum extent and drain him completely. all the benefits that can be obtained.
(······Hey, Moni, there is something wrong with this agreement no matter how you look at it.)
"Definitely, regardless of the saint's side, it can be seen that the pope has no idea of equal negotiation at all."
(What should I do? Remember Valkyrie said before that the demon-burning statue seems to be a very troublesome thing.)
"The countermeasures and dealing with the idols are very simple. They are not something that can be used at any time. Although it is difficult outside the maze, it is easy to deal with inside the maze. The other party has mistaken the fundamental meaning of the paradise and the maze. These two forces The difference is that the holder is advised to tear up this agreement immediately and follow my next words to negotiate with the other party."
(Well, then I will leave it to you just like I did when dealing with those problems before, and I will continue to be a repeater.)
After reading the extremely excessive regulations in the agreement in his hand, Zhang Youji couldn't help but feel secretly angry. He talked with Mo Ni about the corresponding measures, and after chatting for a while, he came to a conclusion.
Zhang Youji immediately followed Mo Ni's words, ignored Qiao Carrod and Xue Guang, stopped talking to each other instantly, made an unexpected expression, looked at him, and tore up the agreement in his hand. He read the book, and followed Moni's voice in his head, expressing his anger in a somewhat low tone.
[Pope, you have made a mistake in your premise. The Theocracy’s demon-burning statues may actually have enough numbers to level the paradise. But my labyrinth is not a paradise for that pure white girl. In terms of strength, maybe it still is. It's not comparable to the power left by that pure white girl, but in terms of quantity and the number of monsters that guard the core of the labyrinth, it's hundreds or even tens of thousands of times stronger than the stronghold called Paradise. 】
[···, hum, so what, now that I have explained it, I advise you to be more sensible. At most, it is just a legendary maze. No matter how many miscellaneous fish you summon, you will not be able to resist me and my numerous subordinates. Burning Demon God Statue, if you don’t want the core of the labyrinth to be destroyed, please accept my request honestly. 】
[That’s why I say you misunderstood the fundamental prerequisite problem. The maze I own is of mythical level. If the current maze defense function is fully used, even if gods and demons join forces, they will not be able to break through my maze. I admit that in the maze, with the current The combat power that can get out of the maze may not be as good as your Demon-Burning God Statue, but I am very curious about how long the Demon-Burning God Statue can last under the siege of the ultimate monsters pouring out infinitely in the mythical maze. time. 】
【? ! impossible! A mythical labyrinth. It was a labyrinth of that level in ancient times. According to legend, gods and demons joined forces with all their strength. Even the dragons provided assistance, but none of them could conquer a labyrinth of that level! 】
【Why? Is that so? Forget it, if you don’t believe it, you can send someone with a special labyrinth appraisal crystal to go to my labyrinth to appraise it. After all, I have almost never revealed the level of the labyrinth to the outside world. I am also wrong, but from now on Let's start with the premise that your opponent is the master of the mythical labyrinth. Come on, let's discuss the so-called agreement again. 】
After listening to what Zhang Youji said after tearing up the agreement with an expressionless and nonchalant expression, Qiao Carlode showed his true face after thinking for a moment, and faced Zhang Youji with a malicious smile. Made explicit threats.
But then Zhang Youji listened to Moni's voice that sounded in his head, and after what he said, Qiao Carrod, Xue Guang, who was observing the situation without saying a word, and the paladins behind these two, all They all showed surprised expressions.
Among them, Joe Carrod even roared out to Zhang Youji on the spot. Although Zhang Youji was a little confused about some of the content he had never heard before, under the urging of Moni's voice in his head, he decided to Let’s put those doubts aside for now.
Continuing to follow her words, he pretended to be confident and majestic, mixed with some expressions of his true anger. He ignored the silent saint and reversed his previous stance, threatening to act. Jocarod, who appeared to be a villain who had received retribution, began to negotiate an agreement with the Theocracy through Moni's secret advice.
