Divine Flame Crystal

Chapter 419: Light Sacrifice

Upon entering the office, the first thing that comes into view is the heavy oak door, which is engraved with exquisite mercenary patterns and ancient runes, suggesting that this is not an ordinary place. Behind the door is a spacious hall, which is large enough to accommodate more than a dozen people for meetings or negotiations. The high ceiling is supported by rough log beams, giving the space a solemn atmosphere.

In the center of the hall was a huge black marble table, on which were placed various maps, contracts, and tactical sand tables, which were the tools necessary for the president of the mercenary union to handle daily affairs and plan missions. Around the table were several leather hard-backed chairs, each of which was carefully carved with mysterious emblems and lion patterns symbolizing courage.

Portraits of successive guild presidents hang on the walls, their eyes firm, as if silently watching every visitor. On one side of the wall stands a huge bookshelf filled with books on tactics, geography, history, and mercenary regulations. This knowledge is the cornerstone for the president to make wise decisions.

On the other side of the office is a floor-to-ceiling window, through which you can overlook the entire city and even the mountains and forests in the distance. The sunlight pours into the room through the window, adding a touch of warmth to the serious atmosphere. There is a comfortable single sofa under the window for the president to take a break while thinking.

The fireplace in the corner can bring warmth to the room in cold seasons. Above the fireplace hangs an iron emblem of the Mercenary Union, its blazing light seems to announce the honor and determination of the mercenaries.

Overall, this office is a space where practicality and art coexist, which not only reflects the authority of the president of the mercenary union, but also shows the ruggedness and romance of the mercenary world. Every detail tells the story of the mercenaries and their persistent pursuit of glory and mission.

This was the first time that Xingluo came here. After all, Brooke was not the president before. The two of them had a passionate conversation for a while, telling about the interesting things they had encountered in the past few years. Even if the man hadn't seen each other for a long time, once he talked about a topic of interest, he would become as enthusiastic as before.

Finally, after some small talk, Xingluo got down to business. "I came here this time to ask the mercenary group for help. The situation in the Falling God Empire is not optimistic right now, and the Holy See of Light is being aggressive. If this continues, the Falling God Empire will be gone."

Brooke took a deep breath and began to speak: "Indeed, if the empire is gone, the Mercenary Guild of the Fallen God Empire will also be affected. Let's put it this way. When the Holy See of Light calls, I will issue a few mercenary missions in the name of a third party. They are all to help guard the Fallen God Academy. Of course, I can't sign the name of the Mercenary Guild. Then I will take out some magic cores and issue a few missions."

Xingluo felt warm inside. He knew that Brook had tried his best. He naturally couldn't let him do both the work and the money. He casually took out a ring and handed it to him. "Here is the bounty for issuing tasks. You can issue them as you see fit. I can't let you pay anymore."

Brooke was also relieved. He took a big risk by taking out this private money. It was not easy to save some money. Brooke smiled and counted, "Let's go and have a drink."

Xingluo shook his head: "There's no need to drink. If you really want to drink, go to the Luoshen Academy. The dwarves in our mercenary group are famous for their love of drinking. They are all in the Luoshen Academy now."

Brooke was shocked: "You put the Sky City in the Fallen God Academy? What if..."

"There is no chance of anything happening. This time, either the whole army will be wiped out, or we will have to chew up the tough bone of the Holy See of Light." Xingluo said with emotion while looking out the window.

This request for help was relatively successful, and he received help to varying degrees. As for the Alchemy Guild, the academy itself had a large number of alchemists, so it was not needed for the time being. He was not familiar with the other guilds, and even if they wanted to help, they did not need to go through him and could directly contact the top leaders of the Fallen God Empire.

Xingluo's mission was completed. Now he just needed to return to Luoshen Academy to see if he could help in any way. On the way back, Xingluo met Tiffany. She looked a little hurried and was rushing to Luoshen Academy.

"Tiffany!" Xingluo called her.

Tiffany paused when she heard the call, and turned to look at the man: "Long time no see." Tiffany took a deep breath and calmed herself down.

Xingluo continued, "What's wrong? Why are you so anxious?"

Tiffany glanced at the Fallen God Academy and continued, "I heard that the mercenary group has rushed to the Fallen God Academy. I'll see if there's anything I can do to help."

Xingluo was somewhat touched. This woman had not given up when the Luoshen Empire was in the most dangerous time, and had always stood by him: "Well, then come with me."

The two walked together, and Tiffany said with some concern: "How are you lately? It seems that you have lost weight."

Xingluo was delighted. He especially liked people saying that he had lost weight. He had been living an inhuman life in the Shadow Organization during this period. It would be strange if he didn't lose weight. "Well, I've been a little tired recently. You don't look too well either."

Tiffany paused, then smiled brilliantly, like sunshine that could dispel the gloom and make people feel a little warm. Xingluo was secretly surprised, "Your magic has improved again."

Tiffany said, "Well, you are all making progress, and I can't just stay where I am."

"How can you say you're standing still? This rich aura of light has probably reached the level of a light sacrifice." Xingluo asked curiously.

"You are already at the peak of magician level, and I have just reached the level of priest. Are you laughing at me?" Tiffany said angrily.

"Mockery? How dare I? Your level is equivalent to that of a magician. Even the light attribute is rarer, and it's above the five basic attributes." Xingluo said hurriedly.

Tiffany couldn't help but chuckle when she saw Xingluo's nervous look. Only the people who first knew Xingluo could see him like this. After he grew up, it would be difficult for others to get into his heart. Tiffany thought as she said, "How dare you say that? You are a space magician, above light and darkness."

Xingluo scratched his head embarrassedly this time. He felt like he was showing off after talking for such a long time. Xingluo couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed: "You know that's not what I meant."

"Hmph." Tiffany raised her cute little mouth, which made Xingluo stare at her in a daze. Only a few of them could see Tiffany's cute look, especially himself. Tiffany was the most welcoming in front of him, as if all the things that were weighing on her heart didn't exist. Although Xingluo didn't know why Tiffany, who was about the same age as him, had so many worries.