Chapter 834: Fa Lan Jia Si Ka

"I want to join the Holy Spear Knight Corps!"

Ka Luo Di said it as if he had exhausted all his strength, his chest rising and falling erratically.

For this day, to be able to voice this wish before his elder brother, Ka Luo Di had been preparing for two or three years, and had already made up his mind even before his first successful Soul Transformation.

Having endured the Soul Transformation ceremony with difficulty, he did not hesitate to choose to become a gunner.

Ka Luo Di does not want to spend his whole life in Longshande as a wealthy aristocrat, drifting aimlessly through life; although it is comfortable, it is far too boring.

These years, whether in the academy or anywhere in Longshande, regardless of whether the other party is a teacher, noble, or transcendent, as soon as they hear that he bears the surname 'Ao Gu Si Du', everyone instantly adopts a respectful and admiring expression.

Ka Luo Di was initially very proud and boastful.

The Ao Gu Si Du surname gave him a dazzling aura, allowing him to move freely throughout the Empire, and almost no one dared show any disrespect.

However, as he grew older, Ka Luo Di gradually realized that the reverence people held was not for him, nor for the Ao Gu Si Du surname, but for his elder brother. On several occasions, he inadvertently overheard others speaking of him behind his back, their tone full of contempt and disdain; in their eyes, he was still just a country bumpkin, a useless good-for-nothing.

This deeply wounded Ka Luo Di's pride, and he silently swore to prove his strength to everyone.

He is by no means a good-for-nothing who merely rides his elder brother's coattails!

After speaking, Ka Luo Di looked at his elder brother with hopeful eyes, but Lei En merely nodded without answering, instantly filling him with anxiety.

In fact, Lei En had guessed it before he even opened his mouth.

The Soul Eye saw his younger brother's thoughts crystal clear.

Ka Luo Di's willingness to improve is a good thing, but Lei En does not see a bright future for him; the reason is simple—Ka Luo Di's talent is mediocre.

The three brothers all have average talent.

Lei En's former self was the same; had he not brought a MutatedPhone across time, his chance of becoming a transcendent would have been extremely slim.

Instead, the three‑years‑younger Bu Li Sai Te has the best talent, especially in swordsmanship, standing out as exceptional; even without ample resources, Bu Li Sai Te alone has a fifty‑percent chance of becoming a transcendent. Five years later, Bu Li Sai Te has been promoted to Mid-stage, reaching level five, and has advanced from the Ranger rank to a Gale‑wind Demon Swordsman, making a respectable name for himself in Albert Bay.

If nothing goes wrong, Bu Li Sai Te may in the future challenge the Legendary Demon Swordsman.

Whether he can become a Sword Saint depends on his luck and circumstances, and that is at least a matter of centuries later—no one can say for sure.

Ka Luo Di's talent is similar to Lei En's former self.

His completion of the first Soul Transformation was actually rather lucky; Lao Ba De poured most of the money he had earned over the years into him, giving him a far better treatment than his youngest sister Cathy, after all one is a biological son and the other an adopted daughter, and Lao Ba De inevitably shows favoritism.

In other words, Ka Luo Di's transcendent path was built with money.

He spent nearly two years to rise to a second‑rank gunner, consuming massive resources; if those were used to cultivate someone with better talent, it would be enough to push a transcendent to the peak of the initial stage.

But no amount of money can easily make up for the talent gap.

Even with the best resources, at most one can push a talent‑deficient person to the High‑stage, making a Legendary level almost impossible.

The Silver Star Duke has twelve sons, with hundreds to thousands of descendants; even with her insight and wealth, her direct line has produced only a handful of legendary transcendants, none of which are top‑tier legends, showing that money cannot fully overturn the future of those with mediocre talent.

Otherwise, the Empire and the whole world would already be dominated by transcendent families.

With Lao Ba De's ability and Ka Luo Di's talent, Ka Luo Di would stall upon reaching third‑rank gunner, and the hope of promotion to Mid-stage is almost zero.

Of course, it would be different if Lei En were to train Ka Luo Di.

Ka Luo Di would switch to become a Holy Lance Knight, then receive special treatment, infused with more Holy Light power, which could raise his ceiling to the High‑stage.

But only up to the High‑stage; achieving Legendary is basically out of the question.

If the massive Holy Light power were forcibly used to trigger a Soul Transformation, Ka Luo Di could not endure it; over ninety percent of the time his soul would collapse and he would die.

Even at the High‑stage, Ka Luo Di would find it hard to stand out in the Holy Spear Knight Corps.

Among the members of the Holy Spear Knight Corps, five thousand are blood elves with outstanding talent and no Blood Soul Curse, who from the start leave ordinary humans several streets behind;

Three thousand are humans, each of whom is an elite selected from the Ao Gu Si Du Principality and the Ge La Mo Gen Ling, undergoing multiple rounds of selection, finally having their talent assessed by the Soul Eye, already possessing great potential to become transcendants.

The initial batch of Holy Spear Knights cultivated from slaves, due to insufficient talent, were mostly overtaken by later recruits.

In the past two years, Lei En has been gradually expanding, preparing to enlarge the Holy Spear Knight Corps to ten thousand members.

The fame of the Holy Spear Knight Corps has attracted hundreds of thousands of youths nationwide to apply.

Lei En has been meticulous in selection; so far only about fifteen hundred have been recruited, and the corps is not yet full.

Each of these fifteen hundred new Holy Spear Knights has defeated at least a hundred competitors; their talent is so high that some even possess the potential of a Wizard, truly a one‑in‑hundred selection.

How can Ka Luo Di compare with them?

Moreover, the Holy Spear Knight Corps already has over fifty Legends, all of whom are the most devout followers of Guang Hui Zhi Zhu Sheng Ji Lie Si, blessed and promoted, holding key officer positions from squad leaders and deputy leaders to deputy camp commanders and camp commanders.

Ka Luo Di started too late and is weak; no matter how hard he tries, he remains just an ordinary member of the Holy Spear Knight Corps.

Lack of strength and experience increases the likelihood of mishaps.

Lei En can have Thundercast Celestial Soldiers discreetly look after Ka Luo Di, but battles always have unforeseen events; it is impossible to cover every angle. If Ka Luo Di were to sacrifice himself, how could he explain it to his parents?

"Elder brother, may I?"

Ka Luo Di couldn't help but ask again, his palms unexpectedly sweating and dampening.

Lei En, seeing his eager expression, felt a pang of remorse; he shouldn't crush a young man's spirit. Seven years ago, he left home for the transcendent path, and now it's his turn to decide, so he should give Ka Luo Di a chance.

However, some matters need to be clarified.

"Fine."

Just as Lei En began to speak, Ka Luo Di was about to leap with joy, but Lei En held him down and said sternly, "But I have one condition you must fulfill."

"As long as elder brother agrees to let me join the Holy Spear Knight Corps, I'll do whatever you ask!" Ka Luo Di nodded excitedly repeatedly.

"The Holy Spear Knight Corps often engages in battle, facing the world's most dangerous foes—undead, Lich, Evil Beastmen, even Abyss Demons—so death is likely. Aren't you afraid?" Lei En's expression was solemn, not a joke at all.

Ka Luo Di hesitated briefly before replying, "I'm scared, but I won't back down."

Lei En felt a surge of approval.

The Soul Eye confirmed Ka Luo Di wasn't lying; had he said he wasn't afraid, Lei En would have instantly sent him back to Longshande, saying nothing.

"You will join the corps as an ordinary member, without revealing your connection to me. You must start from the lowest rank of knight; when others train, you train; when others patrol, you patrol; you must take part in guard duty, combat, and all such tasks. There will be no special treatment; on the contrary, you will be held to stricter standards."

Lei En asked, "Can you do it?"

"Yes!"

Kaluodi answered loudly.

The Soul Eye saw his firm resolve, but saying it is one thing; whether he can achieve it is another.

Lei En smiled and said, "Training in the Holy Spear Knight Corps is grueling; it looks glorious from the outside, but it demands endless effort and sweat. If you can't hold on, tell me, and I'll let you quit and send you back to Longshande."

Kaluodi's complexion shifted slightly, yet he was not shaken at all, and in a deep voice said, "Big brother, even if I train to death in the corps, I won't go back."

"I hope you remember the words you said today," Lei En patted his shoulder in encouragement.

Kaluodi nodded faintly, silently vowing never to disappoint his big brother.

Lei En saw his thoughts at a glance.

Of course I wouldn't just throw Kaluodi into the Holy Lance Knight and abandon him; I must watch over him covertly, but without his knowing, lest he become lax.

If Kaluodi performs well and works hard enough, perhaps I can change his destiny.

Wish Spell knows no bounds!

Lei En stopped talking about the Holy Spear Knight Corps, letting the atmosphere relax, and asked Kaluodi about his family.

He mentioned the birthday gift he gave Kaluodi last year, a custom submachine gun forged by a Thundercast Celestial Soldier.

When the Soul Spear was mentioned, Kaluodi's eyes lit up with excitement.

It was clear he truly loved the gunner profession; Lei En, on a whim, had Kaluodi demonstrate his gunmanship on the spot, which was rather surprising.

Kaluodi has a considerable talent for shooting.

His reactions are swift, possessing a hard‑to‑discover dynamic vision, and with the "Precision" Element granted by the Night Owl demon soul, his shooting accuracy is extremely high—he hits wherever he points, though he lacks some combat experience. This ability doesn't make Kaluodi far surpass others, but it does make him more relaxed and at least won't hold back the other Holy Lance Knights.

The two brothers chatted in the study for over an hour.

Kaluodi gradually reclaimed the feeling of playing with his big brother in childhood, realizing Lei En's attitude toward him was unchanged, still his big brother, and he instantly relaxed.

"Big brother, about my father…" Kaluodi said, a little embarrassed.

Lei En replied casually, "I'll inform your father of your situation; you just stay peacefully in Getan."

"Alright."

Kaluodi was overjoyed; he knew his father was actually terrified of his big brother, daring not even to meet him. Though his father was the head of the family and Kaluodi had feared him since childhood, he lacked the courage to refuse the decisions his big brother made, which is why he sought refuge with him.

Lei En stood and said, "Stay in the fortress for now; I'll have someone arrange your entry into the Holy Spear Knight Corps."

"Everything follows big brother's arrangement," Kaluodi replied very obediently.

"Your two friends are fine; you can befriend them," Lei En added. "In a few days the project on Truth Island will be completed, and there will be a grand opening ceremony; you and your friends should attend."

Kaluodi thought of the shadow canopy in Shield Island Bay and curiously asked, "Big brother, what are you building on the island? Is it really a goddess's temple?"

"Yes, but not entirely."

Lei En gave a mysterious smile, offered no further explanation, and released telekinetic force to tap a magical bell on the desk.

A few seconds later, Falanjiska pushed the door open and respectfully said, "Sir, you summoned me."

"Arrange a room for Kaluodi," Lei En instructed.

"Sir, I have prepared a suite on the third floor for Sir Kaluodi, right next to your bedroom; the servants have cleaned it, and it's ready for immediate move‑in," Falanjiska replied. "The hotel suite Sir Kaluodi booked has also been settled."

Lei En glanced at her, gave a light nod, and said, "Fine, go."

Kaluodi followed Falanjiska out of the study; Lei En sat behind the desk, thought for a while, and resumed his work.

A moment later, Falanjiska knocked and entered again.

She cradled a stack of documents in her arms—reports from various departments of the Getan City Hall that Lei En needed to review and approve personally.

"Place them on the desk," Lei En said without looking up.

"Yes, Sir."

Falanjiska set the files down and was about to leave, but Lei En called her, "Stay here a few minutes; I want to discuss the ceremony with you."

"Alright."

Falanjiska moved to the side of the desk, folded her hands, rested them lightly on her abdomen, and stood in the standard maid posture, her attention on Lei En while keeping her gaze proper, not peeking at the documents.

She made no sound, even softening her breathing.

Lei En buried himself in reviewing the files, treating Falanjiska as if she weren't there, yet every move of his chief maid was vividly recorded in his mind.

Falanjiska had always been within his sight; for the past two years, it had been that way.

She was sent by Director Maqilita.

Two years ago, Maqilita lost a bid at an auction, and shortly after, she brought Falanjiska to his door, stating outright that she would give her to him as a maid.

Falanjiska's stunning beauty, even for Lei En who was accustomed to exquisite women, drew his admiration.

Describing her as a nation‑toppling beauty is no exaggeration; in a past life she would have been a red‑beauty calamity, capable of bewitching all men, just like Viola.

Maqilita's intentions need no guessing; it's the same "pillow‑wind" strategy.

Since she is a maid, she naturally must attend to the master's bedchamber.

Even knowing Maqilita's ill intentions, facing such a stunning beauty, almost no man could refuse.

Lei En saying he isn't moved is a lie.

However, the Soul Eye saw more. Falanjiska possesses half‑mermaid lineage, and not an ordinary mermaid—likely royalty among sea monsters—granting her the legendary Element "Heart of the Ocean" and the famed mermaid beauty.

Falanjiska being a warlock is somewhat underutilizing her talent; in her thirties she is already a legendary Mid-stage, level fifteen, with a chance to ascend to a Destroyer Warlock.

Maqilita was willing to send her, truly investing heavily.

It's unknown how Maqilita persuaded Falanjiska, but at the time she also expressed willingness to become his maid.

Lei En initially intended to coldly reject the beauty scheme, but he discovered some secrets.

Falanjiska's attitude toward Maqilita isn't close; at least not as compliant as she appears. She has her own thoughts and ambitions, well concealed.

This discovery made Lei En change his mind.

He also likes a peerless beauty; if he could turn her to his side, that would be even better.

Thus he accepted Falanjiska, assigning her to Gotham City as secretary to help him govern the city; the facts proved it was the right decision.

This both avoids her frequently meeting Viola, Aoxiliya and several other women, which would cause the backyard to catch fire, and makes full use of her; Falanjiasika has both scheming and ability. The tasks he orders her to handle, each is done cleanly and properly, and she has her own opinions; Gotham City's rapid development over the past two years owes part of its credit to her, making things much easier for himself.

Of course, Lei En has not relaxed his surveillance of Falanjiasika.

Everywhere, the clones, symbionts and the Electric Light Cannon tightly track Falanjiasika's movements, monitoring all of her actions.

So far, Falanjiasika has been perfectly normal, with no any overstepping behavior.

She is a very competent female secretary!

And she is pleasant to look at.

However, Lei En has not approached her yet; the finest delicacy must be cooked before being savored slowly, and the time has not yet come.

(End of chapter)