Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong Chapter 2856: 1564: The Lord's Plans and Arrangements (2)
Previously on Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong...
Leo Ray offered a faint smile and nodded to the gathered group.
“Your Majesty lives up to expectations, possessing such remarkable foresight!”
Admiration swelled in Lila's heart, though a flicker of concern crossed her delicate features: “However, Your Majesty, Dark Half-Elves seldom mingle with outsiders, relying solely on the Shadow Market for trades. Rushing to approach them could spark misunderstandings and yield the opposite effect.”
“You're right; this requires delicate handling.”
Arms folded across his chest, Leo Ray casually rested against the wall in the grand ancient castle's corridor, grinning at Lila as he remarked, “Haven't you already proposed the perfect solution yourself?”
“Have I?”
Lila blinked in surprise at first, then her lovely eyes sparkled: “Your Majesty, do you mean employing the Shadow Market to facilitate our contact?”
“Precisely so—and recall, you and Kira pulled off something similar just recently.”
A grin tugged at Leo Ray's lips, accompanied by a subtle nod.
“Please, Your Majesty, spare us the teasing on this.”
A blush tinged Lila's elegant face, full of mature allure, while Kira at her side mirrored the expression.
Hollis and the rest displayed awkward embarrassment on their massive visages, offering sheepish grins toward Leo Ray.
Be they Stone Giants or Half-Titans, all recognized they had never foreseen kneeling before Leo Ray like this. Yet the result proved far from poor—in fact, it stood as the wisest decision possible.
“Very well, time to proceed without delay.”
Leo Ray flipped his hand, revealing a pristine communication crystal.
Manager I had pressed this communication crystal upon Leo Ray right before his departure.
The moment Leo Ray triggered the crystal, Manager I's eager voice rang out: “Honored Majesty of the Humans, I stand ready to serve!”
“Manager, unless my memory fails, you handle the Dark Half-Elves alongside the Half-Titans and Stone Giants, correct?”
Skipping formalities, Leo Ray cut straight to the point.
“Yes, Your Majesty. That said, those shadow-dwellers wielding short blades resemble Dark Elves closely—even I struggle to manage them.”
Manager I's reply arrived swiftly: “Is Your Majesty looking to reach out to the Dark Half-Elves?”
“Spot on. Arrange it at once.”
Leo Ray dipped his head and pressed further: “Given your expertise, this ought to pose no challenge, yes?”
“I typically avoid reaching out first, but for Your Majesty's command, it's no trouble at all!”
Manager I replied affirmatively in a flash, without a second's pause.
Having reaped countless favors from Leo Ray, Manager I blended seamlessly with the rest of their overseers.
“I'll await your update.”
Thus, Leo Ray shut down the communication crystal for the moment.
While waiting, Leo Ray sought deeper knowledge on the Dark Half-Elves by reaching out to Teresa, the Dark Elf and Lunar Temple Holy Maiden.
He had meant to call upon Elusa initially, yet with her in the midst of Tier 6 breakthrough, Teresa became the choice.
“Your Majesty planning a trip to the Dark Half-Elf Kingdom now? Handling state matters so late into the night—you truly never rest.”
Teresa's voice, laced with mild shock, transmitted promptly via Kira's Mind Talk. Though not wholly loyal to Leo Ray, events had forged her into one much like his devoted followers.
“You're up too, aren't you? Just a small errand.”
Leo Ray arched a brow lightly before replying, “What do you know of the Dark Half-Elf Holy Maiden?”
“Truth be told, Your Majesty, prior to my role as Lunar Temple Holy Maiden, I resided briefly in the Dark Half-Elf Royal Capital.”
Teresa's crisp voice followed swiftly: “Thus, I possess fair knowledge of the Dark Half-Elves.”
“Oh?”
Curiosity and astonishment flickered across Leo Ray's features as he listened intently.
“Your Majesty surely knows; I come from the Dark Elves' Priest Clan. Though vast, and I but a lowly branch member, I took part in many rites and ceremonies—including overseeing some Dark Half-Elf rituals, owing to their strong bonds with Dark Elves.”
Teresa shared freely and openly: “Still, Dark Half-Elves hold modest standing, meriting little focus, so elite priests stayed away. Lowly ones like me volunteered instead.”
“I see.”
Surprise evident on his face, Leo Ray went on: “Share everything you know about the Dark Half-Elves, then.”
“Your Majesty's word is my command.”
Teresa answered promptly: “Tell you what—I'm free at the moment. Shall I join Your Majesty for this journey?”
“Perfect.”
Leo Ray's gaze brightened as he instructed: “Meet me at the Moon Palace; I'll fetch you shortly.”
Ending the Mind Talk, Leo Ray sprang into action without delay.
Moments later, Teresa's lithe, elegant form graced Ice Stone City's Command Hall.
Awe filled her starry eyes, her steps tentative lest she harm the arcane installations around her.
As Lunar Temple Holy Maiden, she had dropped by Ice Stone City several times for convenient travel, yet every entry into this colossal Land of Divine Favor filled her with wonder.
In her amazement, Teresa's starry gaze turned to Leo Ray.
Undoubtedly, the greatest marvel was Leo Ray himself.
She remembered his rise: this human emperor had started as an insignificant Otherworldly Lord.
From Cyan City's Lord to Coldflame Kingdom's Holy Lion Prince, then conquering myriad human nations and the Temple of Light as Emperor—it felt like mere days ago.
Leo Ray's staggering power surge stood out most, surging past her former Tier 5 peak.
Once she outmatched him handily; now, he dwarfed her entirely.
“Saintess Madam, relax—no need for ceremony. Treat it like your home, and remember our battles fought together as allies.”
Leo Ray gave Teresa a gentle smile and nod.
With his vast resources now, elevating Teresa to Tier 5 peak posed no issue; she merely awaited Tier 6 opportunity.
Even so, though Leo Ray supplied ample permanent enhancement Magic Medicines to Saint Night Kingdom and Moon Palace, the Holy Maiden withheld them from herself. Red Devil and Moon Palace generals lingered at Tier 5, while liaison Kira hit Tier 5 peak ages ago.
Leo Ray pondered why Teresa held back personally.
Sent by the Dark Elf Queen to human lands, too many boons might alert the Queen, stirring complications despite scant direct ties between humans and Dark Elves.
“Your Majesty speaks truly; I was the one feeling out of place.”
A shy smile crossed Teresa's lips as she steadied herself, her focus shifting to Moli.
With Half-Titans and Stone Giants subdued by Leo Ray, the girl no longer hid under a hood, her pale, refined pointed ears on display.
Moli, a recent addition to Leo Ray's forces, remained a stranger to Teresa, the Forest Elf youth clearly novel to her.
“Hehe, I'm no foe like your Light Elves—such shock unnecessary, eh?”
Moli planted hands on hips, striking a bold elder-sister stance.
Yet Teresa's following remark caught the young girl off balance.