I'm the one running the game

Lu Xingshi met the king again. After the other party exchanged greetings with Lu Xingshi, he said: "Pollock should have told you about the Orei Empire."

"Yes, His Majesty the King." Lu Xingshi was not surprised as to why the other party knew that Pollock could tell him this. It would have been impossible without the King's instruction.

Otherwise, I would have been able to chat with him for so long outside, especially when he was recruited by the king.

It was probably because Lu Xingshi was looking for information about the God of Earth and Life, so the king went along with the situation as a favor.

"Have you ever thought about going to the Orei Empire for further training?" the king suddenly said.

Lu Xingshi shook his head without hesitation: "The Black Earth Territory cannot live without me."

He didn't stupidly ask why he didn't send the princess there. After all, you can often see princesses and princes from foreign countries in the academy stream.

In fact, those who were sent there were not princesses and princes, and they were not really going to further their studies, but were used as protons, just in name of being nicer.

Otherwise, which king would go crazy and send his heir to another kingdom for further education?

This is the Middle Ages, not a modern city.

It is possible for the heir to die unexpectedly.

As for a diplomatic incident? They are not necessarily afraid of you, they might even want to start a war with you.

Lu Xingshi's answer did not exceed the king's expectations, but he said: "The Black Earth Territory has just been developed, and it is not appropriate for you to go."

"You are very young and a great knight of the kingdom. You have enough strength to guarantee you."

"It's a pity that you have to develop your territory, otherwise it would be best for you to go."

"It would be a great thing for the kingdom if we could bring steam weapons back to the kingdom." The king sighed softly.

Steam engines naturally exist in the Kingdom of Voss, but due to profit issues, they have been put on hold.

But if it were a steam weapon, it would be different. No noble would dislike it.

Whether they don't have it but their political opponents do or other countries have it, it is a threat to the nobles of the Kingdom of Vos.

The nobles are corrupt, but they understand one thing, that is, they are the nobles of the Kingdom of Vos. Once the Kingdom of Vos is gone, they are nothing.

As for surrendering after the enemy attacks and demanding to retain his nobility status and territory?

Anyone with a right mind knows this is unrealistic.

They went through all the trouble to get in, and after beating you and surrendering, they take nothing and give everything back to you, so what do they want?

So they are not protecting their country, but protecting their own rights and interests.

Lu Xingshi didn't answer the king's words, but rolled his eyes secretly in his heart. You said it lightly. If it was really that easy, he could have sent someone to study there.

For example, there will always be people who are scholars, consultants, or concubines of nobles, etc.

Lu Xingshi could also guess the reason for choosing him. It was simply that the so-called further training was fake, and he was actually asked to steal the technology back.

The king also changed the subject wisely.

"I heard that you are looking for an earth-attribute treasure? Why don't you go pick one from the treasure house." The king said with a smile, as if the sigh just now did not exist.

When Lu Xingshi heard this, he was naturally willing, but he held back.

"Your Majesty the King, it is not a reasonable thing for me to go to the treasure house to select treasures without making any merits." Lu Xingshi said seriously.

His tone and expression combined with his attitude made him look absolutely selfless.

"Earl Langton, you are wrong. You want to send Catherine the bones of a foreign race. The bones may not be of that much value, but your sincerity is worth it." The king found a reason to send something to Lu Xingshi as a token of appreciation. win over.

From the beginning of Winter Hunting to the present, except for not being willing to follow his arrangements to study in the Orei Empire, other behaviors have satisfied him.

Not going to the Orei Empire for further training did not arouse the king's dissatisfaction. This was normal. His territory had just started, and if you asked him to leave, no one would be willing to change him.

Furthermore, the king does not only have Lu Xingshi as his candidate. He uses his words to say to every candidate that only you are suitable.

In short, the truth from both of their mouths is not much the same.

"No, no, it's still too precious." Lu Xingshi refused sternly.

No matter what, you have to make three concessions, otherwise your character as a loyal minister will be lost.

The king also gave Lu Xingshi a lot of face, and Lu Xingshi reluctantly accepted it.

Both of them were very satisfied. The king was satisfied that Lu Xingshi was humble, and Lu Xingshi was satisfied that the king gave him good things.

If it weren't for Lu Xingshi, he was the Earl of Langton, and he was too capable, otherwise it would be a good thing to marry his daughter Catherine.

The cooperation between the two will definitely make the Kingdom of Vos live better in a world that is about to be affected by war.

"It's a pity that there is no shield in the treasure house that is equivalent to the Shield of the Earth King. Otherwise, with your powerful power, you would definitely be more powerful."

"But I'm curious. Count Langton, you should choose a weapon instead of a shield." The king asked curiously.

"The best defense is offense. In the same way, the best offense is defense!" Lu Xingshi fooled the king.

The king seemed to make sense at first, but he always felt that something was wrong.

Thinking about it again, with Lu Xingshi's body type, it seemed that it didn't matter whether he was attacking or defending. He could break a bloody path by rushing into the enemy pile and hitting him left and right.

"Very good point." The king did not refute or raise his own opinion. In terms of fighting ability, he was definitely not as good as Lu Xingshi.

When he was a wandering knight, he fought with real swords and guns, which was not comparable to those honorary knights.

"I'm a little tired. Earl Lanton also went to the treasury to get the treasure. Go back to the Black Earth Territory as soon as possible. After being away from you for so long, the pioneering people may have become lazy." The king issued an order to expel the guest.

Lu Xingshi naturally understood, and then returned the gift and left.

The commander of the guards outside the door had been waiting for a long time, ready to take Lu Xingshi to the treasury to get the treasure.

The king had already instructed this matter.

"Changed? Where is the original one?" Lu Xingshi found that the commander of the guards was actually replaced by someone else, which was a bit strange.

Many speculations soon emerged in his mind.

If he was dismissed for making a mistake, that would be fine. If it was for other secret reasons, it means that a series of power changes may have occurred within the palace, and the source of the change is undoubtedly the king.

Otherwise, who else has the ability to dismiss the commander of the Royal Guard.

You know, the commander of the Royal Guard is the king's confidant.

"He went back to his hometown, Earl Langton." The new commander of the Royal Guard said vaguely.

He naturally knew why. The former commander of the Royal Guard had an affair with the queen, and then he was dealt with.

It's just that this matter involves a royal scandal, so it must not be said directly.

When Lu Xingshi heard his answer, he also knew what he wanted, and then he didn't ask any more questions, but opened his mouth to say the earth attribute treasure he needed.

Seeing Lu Xingshi change the subject, the commander of the Royal Guard was relieved.

Otherwise, it would be a real hassle to ask the truth.

"You want an ornamental treasure, one with earth element and on the same level as the Shield of the Earth King and the Rule of the Mountain Lord. I have one."

According to the requirements provided by Lu Xingshi, the commander of the Royal Guard quickly selected something that met Lu Xingshi's requirements.

Lu Xingshi was a little surprised by the other party's answer.

If you take one of these three conditions separately, there must be one in the royal treasury. Even if two conditions are combined, it is not surprising to take it out.

However, meeting all three conditions is indeed unusual.

The commander of the Royal Guard quickly brought Lu Xingshi to the treasure he needed.

"This treasure is called the Amber of Rock Dragon Beast. It is said that it can summon the legendary Rock Dragon Beast as a mount and fighting partner."

"According to records, the Morris family killed a Rock Dragon Beast that could be compared to a god, and sealed its soul in this necklace made of a series of materials such as dragon crystal of amber dragon and gray amber of deep-sea whale."

"In addition to the extremely precious amber inlaid on the necklace, the necklace itself is also..." The commander of the Royal Guards introduced the Amber of Rock Dragon Beast to Lu Xingshi incessantly, but at the end, he added another sentence.

"But this is just a legend. In fact... it is an amber necklace."

Lu Xingshi took the Amber of Rock Dragon Beast. He could clearly sense that there was a powerful soul sealed in the amber, but the intelligence was wiped out, and it could still be controlled through the necklace itself.

Just as the commander of the Royal Guards said, it is now just an amber necklace.

Before the restoration of its power, if it had not come from an extinct noble family in the kingdom, it would probably not have been able to enter the treasury.

"This is it." Lu Xingshi chose this necklace without hesitation.

The main reason is that this thing can be used as a mount.

He actually had an impression of the rock dragon beast, which was a monster like the Tyrannosaurus Rex. It had no relationship with the dragon clan, but was closely related to the earth element, similar to an elemental creature, so it was suffixed with dragon beast.

It was covered with thick rock armor and had anti-air capabilities.

However, comparing the rock dragon beast to a god is a bit exaggerated. Lu Xingshi suspected that it was at most a semi-god-level rock dragon beast.

"Earl Lanton, if you relax the conditions, there are actually other treasures with earth element attributes, and you don't have to choose it." The commander of the guards did not expect Lu Xingshi to be so decisive, and he didn't even compare.

"No need, just take it, and take it back as a collection." Lu Xingshi said with a smile.

It is useless to others, but for Lu Xingshi, who possesses the Heart of the Earth and the Glory·Immortal King, this thing is a good thing.

Moreover, Lu Xingshi also has the corresponding Rock Dragon Breathing Method and Rock Dragon Meditation Method. It can only be said that the inheritance of the Morris family was very complete when it was destroyed.

Therefore, the growth equipment of the Rock Dragon Beast, Amber, can directly match the "Earth Code" for resonance, saving Lu Xingshi from modifying it again.