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Chapter 568 Invitation

St. George district, St. Hillan Cathedral.

"Thieri—we haven't seen each other often during our time in Backlund, and your status is quite different now compared to last time."

Archbishop Horamik looked at Thierry, who sat opposite him, his deep eyes filled with emotion:

"Speak, what's the matter this time?"

"A piece of news that could potentially change the entire world order," Thierry chuckled.

He understood that the old man opposite him respected his identity as the "Goddess Dream" and spoke to him in his true form, rather than sending out an alchemical artifact that was merely an outward appearance.

Therefore, he also showed his sincerity:

"East Bayron, Lan Bridge has changed hands; my goddaughter, Chloe Faucon, has become its lord."

"Your goddaughter?" Horamik looked up at him. "You've acknowledged Lady Chloe Faucon as your goddaughter?"

Thierry nodded and said, "I have never denied it. She is my pride."

Archbishop Horamik didn't dwell on this point—Thieri Faucon was an important figure in Loen, as was Chloe Faucon; perhaps this was simply a matter of family tradition, nothing particularly noteworthy.

However, Thierry's words gave Archbishop Holamik some food for thought:

"Lanqiao, guarding the choke point of the Konoto Strait—a vital waterway that has always been a vacuum in the power struggles of colonial warfare—are you saying that the situation in East Bayron has now undergone a profound change?"

"In a few days, the details will spread throughout East Bayron and reach your ears," Thierry said. "I only have firsthand information, and I also bring Chloe's invitation—that the Church of Steam and Machinery send a team of experts to guide the construction and development of Lanqiao. As lord, her vision is to integrate the most advanced design and technology into the city's construction, creating a prosperous capital of the Southern Continent."

Archbishop Horamik frowned:

"As far as I know, Rune holds a dominant position in Lanbridge, which is not something Intis and Fussack want to see. In my judgment, Lanbridge will be the epicenter of the conflict for the next few years, not a good place for development and construction."

Thierry had anticipated this and delivered his prepared response:

"She doesn't represent Rune, nor does the Steam Church. If you have to say, the Church of Knowledge has now taken up residence in Lanqiao, but they also don't represent Lunburg or the Central and Southern Kingdoms—you could see it as Chloe establishing a completely new power, a multi-faith nation on the Southern Continent."

"She seems very confident," Khoramik said, his voice tinged with doubt.

Behind every act of establishing a nation, there must be at least one angel.

Perhaps the "Church of Knowledge and Wisdom" is Chloe's source of confidence, but—

"This is a matter of great importance. I must wait for definite news and report to the Patriarch." After thinking for a while, Khoramik's expression turned serious as he gave his reply.

Thierry nodded. "That's as it should be. I'll await your good news."

"Will it go even at night?" Khoramik asked his final question.

"Perhaps," Thierry said, "but I will certainly go there—if not on behalf of the goddess, then it is her will."

East Bailang, Lanqiao, Ferry Crossing District.

In the chaotic, narrow alley, a group of men in black robes were hurrying to load several wooden crates onto a wagon, nervously hiding inside under the cover of night.

"Hey, is everything packed? Even if Mr. Z fails, all the work we've done during this time is God's property. Giving up even the slightest bit would be blasphemy."

"Of course—I have heard the Lord's will, Lanqiao has been abandoned—"

As they spoke, they all disappeared into the shadows.

After a long pause, someone finally spoke again:

"Why isn't the carriage moving? Who's the driver?"

"yes--"

"It's him, isn't it?"

With a loud crash, the carriage cover was flung open, and a beautiful figure, carrying the unconscious coachman who was bound hand and foot, roughly pressed his upper body onto the carriage floor.

Suddenly, the shadows fell silent—as if there were only goods, as if this was just an empty carriage. "Heh—it wasn't really necessary." A crisp laugh rang out, and a straight, iron-black sword rested on the edge of the carriage.

"come out!"

In an instant, the clear morning light dispelled all the shadows, and several figures appeared. Two of them held short swords that seemed to be formed from shadows, but under the light of the morning light, they gradually melted away and disappeared without a trace.

—

"For the Lord!"

The shout was forceful, but it had no effect. In an instant, they were bound by invisible ropes, fell limply to the ground, and became prisoners.

Having done all this, Chloe turned back to look at the Nash family's personal guard in the distance, snapped her fingers, and emitted a small light:

"Take it with you, this is the last stronghold."

Chloe put the "Sword of Judgment" back into her bag, watched as her guards took the hidden members of the "Aurora Society" into custody, and then lightly leaped onto the nearby house.

Guided by spider silk, she traversed numerous rooftops, leaving the ferry area and soon arriving at the cemetery.

Despite having already ascended to the rank of "Demon Hunter," Chloe still lacks significant spatial and temporal mobility, such as teleportation. Her current ability to teleport relies on the "Witch's" mirror magic, indicating that her advancement to demigodhood hasn't been substantial.

What she needs to adjust to most right now is the change in height.

Chloe's development was delayed before she took the "witch's" potion, which perfectly bypassed the rapid development period for girls. This resulted in her growth being minimal even after she became an adult.

However, with this promotion to "Demon Hunter," through the "Giant" path in Silver City, Chloe's height inevitably increased in terms of mysticism.

Although hampered by her original physique, her height only increased by a little over ten centimeters this time, far from reaching the level of other extraordinary individuals of the same sequence in Fussack. She simply grew from an undeveloped child's physique into a graceful young woman, with slight rises and falls in her chest.

But this change still made Chloe feel somewhat uncomfortable, as if she had a hard time maintaining her balance.

Rapid growth requires more time to adapt.

Upon arriving at the Nash family's castle, Nash's personal guards, having already accepted Chloe as their new lord, welcomed her in as if she were the former ruler of the Nash family.

Upon entering a meeting room, Chloe looked around and, seeing that Wayne Bates and Leok Nash were already seated, casually pulled out a chair.

"Sorry I'm late. I took down the Aurora Society's last stronghold following the clues."

"No, you're not the last one," Leok Nash said, looking at Chloe. "Mr. Enova has contacted the 'Red of War,' and they will send a higher-ranking representative. We are waiting for his arrival."

"It's alright, we'll start when he arrives." Chloe leaned back in her chair, squinted her eyes, and began to take a nap. "The construction of Lanqiao will involve many aspects in the future, but for now, the specific work must be done by the few of us here."

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Chapter 569 The New Lanqiao

After a while, Chloe had a premonition and quietly opened her eyes.

A handsome, red-haired man in a burgundy tuxedo arrogantly pushed open the conference room door, glanced around, and then fixed his gaze on Chloe.

He chuckled softly: "Not bad."

"Should I say that you've grown up too fast, or that I'm no longer as glamorous as I used to be? It's amazing that you've managed to get me to sit at the same conference table as you."

Before Chloe could respond, he quickly found a chair, adjusted his posture, and half-reclined on it, crossing his legs and resting them on the table: "Ah—it's been so long since I've attended a meeting like this. I really miss it."

Chloe watched him sit down, then, mimicking Mr. Fool, leaned back comfortably in her chair: "Mr. Medici. I didn't expect you to come in person. Welcome."

While her posture conveyed a sense of ease and composure befitting a meeting convener, it paled in comparison to Medici's arrogant sitting posture.

Chloe acted as if she were the one hosting, while Medici treated the meeting room like her own home.

Or perhaps this is a good thing—the presence of a real angel elevates the entire meeting to a higher level.

Medici scoffed and said dismissively, "It's not me. I don't have time to deal with your trivial matters—how should I put it? I'm just observing."

"You can discuss the specifics with Oswald."

Oswald-Cloe turned her gaze toward the door of the conference room, where an elderly man with a deeply lined face, but a masculine air and a vigorous spirit like a roaring furnace, steadily entered the conference room.

This is the patriarch of the Medici family in Bansi Port. Chloe had met him once when Medici regained his demigod powers.

This is probably a demigod as well.

Oswald Medici first bowed to the presumptuous Medici before turning to nod to Chloe, Wayne Bates, and the local former ruler, Leok Nash.

This action reveals who he is truly loyal to.

Once Oswald was seated, Chloe tapped the table lightly and said, "Our city has just experienced a near-extinction disaster. After one night, the remnants of the Aurora Society have been completely wiped out."

"I saw the morning sun already shining on the ground; this is the first day we are on the right track."

When the topic of the aurora borealis came up, Medici glanced at Chloe and pursed his lips, but made no comment.

What's the point of staring at me so resentfully now? If you had suddenly supported the Aurora Conference when it was all so arrogant, none of this would have happened now.

Chloe met Medici's gaze and thought to herself.

She knew that Medici was closely connected to the Aurora Society's "Redemption Rose," who in turn was the founder of the Aurora Society—a fact she learned during her exploration of Silver City.

"Don't let your mind wander when you're chairing a meeting."

Medici suddenly interjected, which startled Chloe for a moment, but she dared not speak her anger. She continued sullenly, "This is also my first day as the Lord of Lanqiao, representing the esteemed Death Archon to govern this place—I would like to thank Mr. Leok and the Nash family for their support and humility."

"Personally, I must thank His Excellency Wayne of the Church of Knowledge and the Medici family for their support in training the armed forces."

After expressing her gratitude, Chloe raised her head and officially began the meeting: "Actually, those who have helped me govern Lanqiao are far more than those present here today. It is certain that they will come to this land in the future and work together with you all in the construction and development of Lanqiao, without distinction of rank."

"However, we cannot wait until everyone is gathered before we start designing the future path of Lanqiao."

After pausing for a moment and seeing that there were no objections from those around her, Chloe continued, "Here, I think it is still necessary to inform Zhu Li, who was the first to participate in the construction of Xinlan Bridge, about the other collaborators. This is also our first item on the agenda."

They are: the Church of the Sea God, Cavitua;

"Elements Dawn";

"Emperor Intis Party".

"In addition, I took it upon myself to contact the Church of the God of Steam and Machinery, asking them to send a team to guide the industrialization process of the newly established Lanqiao. I have already received a reply that their messenger will arrive soon to conduct preliminary investigations."

"It is possible that others will join later, and I will inform everyone as soon as possible."

Does anyone have any objections to this?

Medici looked around, chuckled, and before anyone else could speak, he launched an attack, saying, "This list doesn't include Russell Gustav, but it's full of Russell Gustav's presence."

"So I have a question—where and when will Russell Gustave's name appear in our meeting?"

It hit the nail on the head—Chloe felt a tightness in her chest.

Sure enough, any clues put together could not escape the eyes of the most outstanding "conspirators".

However, since it wasn't explicitly stated that the formation of New Lanbridge was to pave the way for Russell Gustav's resurrection, it means there's still room for maneuver.

Chloe paused for a moment, then replied, "I guess this isn't the first time you've realized this."

Medici nodded generously and said, "Of course. But I think it's most appropriate to bring it up now, to avoid any future misunderstandings."

Chloe glanced at Leok Nash.

Wayne Bates, who possessed the relevant knowledge, should have been aware of the resurrection of Emperor Roselle, but it was not appropriate for the former ruler of Lanbridge to make him understand his purpose at this time.

Chloe then said rather cryptically: "To rise rapidly, it is inevitable to learn from the path taken by Emperor Roselle, and this will be reflected in our upcoming agenda."

"As for Mr. Medici, if he has any contradictions or difficulties regarding this, perhaps he can take this opportunity to speak out."

Medici crossed his arms and tapped his fingers together: "I have a kind of aversion to Russell Gustav, which makes it very difficult for me to work with him."

"Chloe, you're a smart woman. You know that my presence here means that minor disagreements won't cause me any trouble. I'll just walk away; it won't do me any good."

"The problem is, if it really comes to that, how can we ensure that the Medici family is not controlled?"

Oh, are you deliberately picking a fight?

Is this the kind of question an angel like you should be asking? What do you want me to promise? Promise on behalf of the still-unresurrected Emperor Roselle that you won't be bound by your rules?

Don't bring up this kind of problem; quietly solving it is more useful than anything else.

Chloe suppressed her anger, glanced at him, and said calmly, seemingly unaffected, "We can talk about this later—after we've clarified the division of labor in each area."

"That's exactly what's on our next agenda."

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Chapter 570 Discussing National Affairs

Wayne Bates maintained a distant smile, listening quietly to Chloe's account. Leok Nash also had no doubts—of course, as the only participant who hadn't crossed the demigod barrier, he had no grounds to voice any objections.

Only Medici, though he said he was "attending," actually talked the most.

The meeting finally resumed only after he nodded.

Chloe had already prepared her thoughts and stated her plan: "We need to build Lanqiao into a new Lanqiao, which will require two stages: the first stage is to break down the old one."

Since it is called the New Lanqiao, we must abandon the old and outdated structure.

The Nash family's "Baojia system" proved effective, making Lanqiao the premier metropolis in East Bayern over a century.

"However, this has now become our obstacle—perhaps the Nash family's consideration is to guarantee the benefits as lords, but in the future our political system will no longer be feudalism."

"From now on, everyone will be a part of the Xinlanqiao community, and our common goal is to make Xinlanqiao grow and prosper. Taxes should not be simply regarded as income or profit; they should be centrally distributed and reinvested in development."

The "Baojia system" certainly had positive aspects in urban management, but the core problem was that it delegated too much power, and it must be brought back in the future to establish a completely new and advanced administrative method.

After a long speech, Chloe looked around and saw that apart from Wayne Bates, who remained as focused as ever, everyone else seemed rather uninterested. The former ruler, Leok Nash, had a gloomy face. He knew that the change of the system meant the end of his rule, and the purpose of this meeting was actually to confirm that the Nash family would withdraw from the governance of Lanbridge.

Chloe noticed Leok Nash's concerns and changed the subject, saying, "We talk about breaking down the old to build up the new, not to break it down."

"The end of the system is not something that can be done overnight. In a short period of time, it will be difficult for us to come up with effective measures. Therefore, the previous policies must continue."

"Moreover, once the new order is in place, the Nash family will inevitably become the main body of the new administrative team. Therefore, Mr. Leok, please ask the Nash family to assume their responsibilities during this period."

Seeing that Leok's eyes had regained their focus, Chloe chuckled: "I'll initially set the time limit for completely continuing the previous policy at one month."

After she finished speaking, she turned to Wayne Bates—who was absolutely crucial: "Mr. Wayne, my godfather once taught me a saying: 'Theory precedes practice'—we need to come up with an innovative plan in the next month, and that's where I'll need your advice."

"How are things? Are you having any difficulties?"

Wayne Bates smiled kindly: "If it were starting from scratch, I would say it would be very challenging. But you don't seem to want to do that."

Chloe nodded: "I hope to establish a similar political system based on the information about Emperor Roselle and emulating the effective reforms he implemented during his reign."

"That won't be difficult," Wayne said gently, readily taking on the responsibility. "A month is more than enough to get the framework up and running."

"Then we will have to rely on you and our church during this time, Mr. Wayne. I believe in the wisdom and experience of the church, and I can find the practices from the time of Emperor Roselle in the vast collection of books."

Seeing that Mr. Wayne had agreed, Chloe breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Medici: "Reform of the political system is not urgent, but there is one thing that is imminent."

"We must have sufficient military force to deter the surrounding areas. I want to entrust the construction of the armed forces in New Lanqiao entirely to the Medici family—no, to be precise, to the 'Red of War'."

Medici chuckled, pulled his feet off the table, and instead of lying back, sat up straight, leaning forward intently: "Full Authority—ha, you're actually being so kind?"

Chloe knew Medici would react this way.

By handing over the armed forces entirely to the "Red Army of War," from a worldly perspective, it would mean that the military would be the actual controller of New Lanqiao—after all, the phenomenon of armies wielding power has often occurred throughout history.

The West Bayron Company, founded by Emperor Rosell in the early colonial era, the Middle Sonia Company of Loen, and the still active Bayron-Pas Import and Export Company all possessed or had military power, acting as local tyrants in the colonies, and even their own countries and the local colonial governments could not command them.

For a regime, completely relinquishing military power is an extremely dangerous act.

That's generally the case.

But Medici is different.

"Red of War" obeys Medici directly and is absolutely loyal to him.

Things were completely different when Medici took direct control of the military.

For the "Red of War," the secular state was merely a logistical base; for Medici, war was not a means to achieve political goals—the war of iron and blood was the purpose itself.

Medici's goal was to instigate a war that would sweep across the continent and achieve sufficient victories.

Chloe had seen the "Desecration Card" of the "Red Priest" pathway and was very clear about Medici's thoughts. She didn't even need to worry that Medici's ambition would lead to the overexpansion of New Orleans and cause its development to become uncontrollable—this would have to wait until at least the eve of Medici's godhood, otherwise, prematurely starting a war that would sweep across the continent would only waste the ritual that was originally within his grasp.

As for whether the return of "Black Emperor" Russell Gustav or "Red Priest" Soren Einhorn Medici should come first, Chloe believes that it is much simpler to bring back an existing true god than to have a new one ascend to the throne.

The "Mysterious Queen" had previously contacted Chloe through a messenger to inform her of the "Black Emperor's" return, officially gaining the support of Mr. "Fool"—which is also the reason why the Church of the "Sea God" Kavituwa will be stationed in Lanqiao.

As for Medici himself, becoming a god also requires leveraging external forces. Leaving aside Mr. Fool and the Black Emperor who returned later, in order to obtain "uniqueness," he must first pass the test of the "God of Knowledge and Wisdom."

With the support of the Church of Knowledge and Mr. Fool, and with no fundamental conflict between "Black Emperor" Rosell Gustav and Medici, Chloe believed he would not disrupt the process of Rosell the Great's return.

Of course, Chloe cannot control Medici's decisions; there are many variables and uncontrollable factors involved.

Chloe had seen the "Desecration Card" of the "Red Priest" pathway and was very clear about Medici's thoughts. She didn't even need to worry that Medici's ambition would lead to the overexpansion of New Orleans and cause its development to become uncontrollable—this would have to wait until at least the eve of Medici's ascension to godhood; otherwise, prematurely launching a war that would sweep across the continent would only waste the ritual that was originally within his grasp.

Of course, Chloe cannot control Medici's decisions; there are many variables and uncontrollable factors involved.

Everything was speculation about Medici's likes and dislikes, but the game itself was a high-stakes gamble.

"Within a certain scope, full authority," Chloe said with a smile. "And then comes the most difficult part: how do we define the boundaries of this 'certain scope'?"

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