Chapter 747 - You Don’t Understand the Severity of the Matter (2/2)

After a shock, Schuck rushed to him in delight and punched Roland’s shoulder, before he shouted in delight, “When did you come here? Why didn’t you tell me?”.

“Easy, easy.” Roland rubbed his shoulder. If he hadn’t acquired Legendary Physique from Andonara, he probably would’ve been bordering on death, as a normal Mage was very fragile. “I came yesterday and spent the night in the royal palace.”

“Oh.” Schuck put on a sincere smile. “How is your job in reality?”

Earlier, they had always hung out with their friends during weekends, but now that Roland was missing, they felt that something was off, and the atmosphere wasn’t as great as before.

“Not bad. The job is easy. The salary and benefits are good. There’s also a fancy cafeteria where you can have as many in-season fruits as possible. There’s even a state-of-the-art gym.”

Knowing that Roland would never tell lies if his life were in trouble, Schuck was quite reassured. “That’s not bad.”

“Are you here to apologize to Stephanie on behalf of the Church of Light?” asked Roland.

Schuck nodded. “Yes, but since you’re here, it’s probably easier for us.”

“Just leave the things that you promised here,” said Roland with a smile. “Stephanie has given me the authority to deal with this matter. As your friend, I won’t ask for more compensation.” “Okay, sounds good.” Schuck gave a piece of paper to Roland.

It was certainly better to use a piece of paper than to use a parchment on such a stately occasion. Roland skimmed through the paper and put it down.

He had to admit that the Church of Light’s compensations were quite suitable.

They had offered both money and land.

They had even given away some of the local parishes.

Schuck was relieved to see that Roland was satisfied.

Then, Schuck said, “Roland, I have a question.”

“What is it?”

“You know magic quite well. Do you think the alignment test can 100% tell someone’s goodness or stance?”

“It’s not absolutely effective at all.” Roland thought for a moment and continued, “Consider it like this. Your test is an attack, so it’s only natural that there’s a defense. I can even resist buffs with my willpower if I don’t want them, not to mention the alignment test. Are you looking for the traitor in such a way?”

“How do you know?” Schuck was rather surprised.

Roland chuckled. “I can easily figure it out even if I’m thinking with my knees.”

“You’re good. It never occurred to me.” After that, Schuck was deep in thought and mumbled to himself, “So, the enemy has methods to fool the alignment test?”

“Got it.” Schuck stood up and said to Roland, “Sorry, bro. I have to go back to the Holy Realm. I need to handle this immediately. I have a bad feeling.”

Roland stood up too. “Then forgive me for not escorting you out.”

“Tsk. You’re talking as if you’re the master of this place,” Schuck teased.

Roland chuckled, unwilling to argue with him.

After Schuck left, Roland returned to the bedroom with the paper, only to find that Stephanie was still sleeping in bed.

There was no audience today… In fact, audiences were unnecessary as the lords of every dominion could take care of their own matters.

It made little difference whether the queen was diligent or lazy.

“You’re back already?” Hearing the door open, Stephanie opened her eyes on the bed. “You didn’t catch up with your friend?”

“He left because of something urgent.”

Roland laid the paper on the pillow. “This is their compensation for you.”

Stephanie sat up lazily, her body vaguely revealed underneath her silk pajamas.

She glanced at the paper and smiled. “They’re quite fair, but I’m rather surprised that you’re not biased towards your friend.”

“You’re both dear to me. Why would I do that?”

“Which of us is dearer to you?”

“Do you even need to ask?” Roland squeezed her breasts with a smile.

Roland stayed in the bedroom for the next two days. Stephanie went to the palace for audiences during the two days, but she returned to the bedroom and never came out again when they were over.

She had maids deliver food and drink to her bedroom.

After two days, her hand had regenerated fully. Then, Roland went to the basement where the magic power bricks were manufactured. After collecting three magic power bricks, he created more simulated stellar systems.

Thanks to Magic Power Crystallization, the great talent he got from a Demigod, Roland had an unbelievably high mana capacity.

It wasn’t a problem at all for him to establish a few assembly lines for the magic power bricks.

“If it goes on like this, it will only take one year before I can create the core foundation of my floating city.”

Roland laughed in delight and then returned to Delpon.

After reading the journal on Mage’s Disjunction he got from the Red Magic Tower, he spent half a month perfecting the spell.

His odds of destroying mid- and low-level magic equipment rose to 70%. Also, the range of coverage had been significantly expanded.

In the meantime, he manipulated another three peripheral members of the anti-Roland organization to take his side exactly as he dealt with Galen.

Seeing the icon of Mage’s Disjunction that he had grasped lying on the system, he put on a mystifying smile. Andonara approached him and touched Roland’s face with glowing eyes. “I love your creepy and domineering side. It’s so manly and gives me a sense of security.”

Well… Then they rolled on the bed for a long time.

At the same time, there was a mid-sized city named Tarze three hundred kilometers away.

The city was most famous for its black ale.

The black wheat in this place had a high yield and a great quality. The ale made with such wheat was much more delicious than that from other places.

Also, it had been a tradition of the city to select the ten most beautiful fourteen-year-old girls of the city and then ask them to chew black wheat and spout it to twenty kegs that had been prepared in advance.

Then, the twenty kegs of ale would be the most expensive products that only nobles could afford.

At this moment, the most beautiful girls were being selected.

It was a show that people of different genders, ages, and social ranks could all participate in.

On this day, all the fourteen-year-old girls in the city would be dressed up and sent to the gala for the celebrities to review.

At this moment, Gardner, as a rich player and a streamer, was on the judge panel.

He had been living a thriving life in this place.

He was quite famous as a Golden Son, a professional, and a baron, a title that he bought with money. His life was easy and comfortable.

“Brothers, do you see the girl in the red skirt on the left side? She’s my type. I’m going to vote for her.”

While observing the girls in the arena, he interacted with the audience watching his stream.

Naturally, all the viewers were cheering to see so many beautiful girls at the same time.

Above his head, a huge cloud was drifting toward him slowly.

At this moment, Gardner didn’t realize the severity of the matter yet.