Chapter 3729: Galina's Extraordinary Means

Vice President Mark looked at Bishop Owen, who was said to be a lobbyist, but the old man held his teacup and did not open his mouth at all, as if he was addicted to that cup of black tea.

So he looked at President Stan, who had patted his shoulder solemnly this morning and said he was arranging an important task from the headquarters for himself. But the high-ring fortune teller seemed to have amnesia and did not open his mouth to help.

Hamilton of Lei Jiede blocked a fatal bullet for Queen Diana on the street in the midsummer two years ago, changing the destiny of many people including himself; and before this spring, Xia De helped Larus III repel the incoming assassins at Yodel Palace.

These two things together, plus Xia De's relationship with Galina Cavendish, actually mean he can now be regarded as a core member of the royal family, and even if the royal family applies to include him in protection, the Church will not refuse.

And just when the North-South War is about to start and the Church is very caring about the royal family's opinions, the Prophecy Association has such a request for this promising young man. Whether as Xia De's friend or other identities, Vice President Mark actually didn't want Xia De to agree to the following transaction.

"You will definitely be interested in that card. It is 【Founding·Destiny】, the most ancient Rhodes card in the association's hands."

Vice President Mark explained according to the requirements:

"Two years ago, the association used the lifetime ownership of 【Founding·Knowledge】, 200 pounds in cash, plus a 【Old Continent Mineral·Cavill Gem Mine】 to exchange for a precious teardrop-shaped crystal you held. Now it is a similar transaction. We want to invite you to participate in a card game located on a southern island, and the reward is the lifetime ownership of 【Founding·Destiny】."

"Regardless of whether you win or lose the card game, before you pass away, the ownership of this card will belong to you, but after you pass away, this card must be returned to the association. Of course, if you win, the association will also increase other rewards."

Xia De did not look too excited:

"That card game in the south shouldn't be an ordinary card game, right? Otherwise, it wouldn't be necessary to invite Bishop Owen... Is it related to the supernatural beings mentioned just now?"

Vice President Mark is only responsible for Rhodes card business related to ordinary people in the local branch, so the following communication with Xia De was done by President Stan. Xia De didn't have much friendship with this gentleman, but because he often went to the association to find Luweiya, they had met many times.

President Stan nodded cautiously:

"Yes, the general rules of the card game will only be announced after you agree to the invitation. But this matter involves a wide range, and I will not lie. Your participation is very important to the association, and the danger of this matter is also very high."

"If you agree to the invitation, the association and the Church will provide you with protection. Of course, in addition to the rewards given to you, we also have some private transactions with Ms. Galina. The specific time of the card game is not certain, but it will definitely end before this weekend."

Xia De temporarily didn't know what the "private transaction" referred to. Although the Prophecy Association has no political influence, its influence in other aspects has almost permeated the entire world—second only to the Five Gods Church.

As for the association being able to take the initiative to propose 【Founding·Destiny】 as a reward, on the one hand, it is because of Xia De's status, the association must take out enough chips, and on the other hand, because the association and Xia De have already traded 【Founding·Knowledge】, one card is a trade and two cards are also a trade.

Of course, the most critical thing is that as early as the first time Xia De met President Lenorman, the latter said that 【Founding·Destiny】 would play a great role in the seventh act, so this card was originally intended to be used.

Xia De did not give an answer immediately after listening to President Stan's words. He first asked Bishop Owen:

"After all, this is a matter related to supernatural beings. Bishop Owen, what is your opinion?"

The old man replied cautiously:

"The invitation of the Prophecy Association is related to a matter involving the future of the entire world. If you agree to the invitation, the Church will provide the most sufficient protection."

The Church's meaning is also to let Xia De agree to the invitation, which is also within Xia De's expectation.

"Galina, what is your opinion?"

Xia De asked Galina, the Duchess of Red Hair, again. She was still unhappy, but she did not stop Xia De:

"You decide for yourself. This matter is dangerous, very dangerous, and the danger exceeds your imagination. But I know you have always wanted that 【Founding·Destiny】, so if you really want to go, I won't stop you."

The Duchess pursed her lips, making a look of wanting to say something but being embarrassed, and finally shook her head:

"You decide for yourself, but after this time, you absolutely cannot get involved in such dangerous things again."

"Don't worry, the Prophecy Association doesn't have a third Founding series card."

Xia De made a joke, but it seemed that President Stan and Vice President Mark didn't think it was funny.

"Then Hamilton of Lei Jiede, can you agree to this special invitation?"

"Yes, since Bishop Owen said this is for the sake of this world, I will agree. That 【Founding·Destiny】..."

"You go home and pack your luggage in a while, and set off before lunch. The association has prepared a special way of transportation for you. After you arrive at that southern island, 【Founding·Destiny】 will be delivered to your hands as soon as possible."

President Stan breathed a sigh of relief. The headquarters had already spoken in great detail about what happened on the Schluch Lake island last night. If Xia De had not agreed to the invitation this time, I fear President Lenorman of the association headquarters would have come to the local area in person to invite him.

But it seems that the friendship between the Tobesk branch and Xia De still played a role, which also gave him a better impression of Xia De:

"After Annette returns, you can express the Tobesk branch's gratitude to Hamilton by giving her a generous travel allowance... Speaking of which, Annette is also on the island, and now Hamilton has also gone..."

President Stan quickly glanced at the Duchess, and then guessed whether the Duchess's unhappiness was for other reasons besides worrying about Xia De's safety.

Xia De didn't know that this high-ring fortune teller thought so much. He was in a very good mood now:

"Set off before lunch? Is it so urgent? Yes, I don't need to bring many things, mainly I need to write to friends in the local area to tell them I'm going out for a while. Please rest assured, I won't reveal my whereabouts, just say I received a detective commission from out of town.

Then after I pack my luggage, where do I need to go?"

"Set off from the association, there will be a way when the time comes."

The arrangements for the card game and the arrival at the Schluch Lake island would be notified to Xia De after departure. However, because Xia De could not carry guards or maids from Tobesk on this trip, and could only carry a pet cat at most, Galina argued with the Prophecy Association for a few more words.

In short, the matter was settled. Galina and Tifa took the carriage and returned to No. 6 Saint Deran Square with Xia De. After the door was closed and the maids went to help Xia De pack his luggage, Galina, who had just been unhappy, asked Xia De with a smile in the living room on the second floor of the house:

"Are you satisfied now?"

Xia De also revealed a smile:

"Satisfied, quite satisfied, I didn't expect it to be so smooth."

The Duchess said a sentence similar to Luweiya's last night:

"Yes, it's too smooth. I feel like you have already expected everything, which is why this scene today happened. The Prophecy Association taking out 【Founding·Destiny】 is just right, they even think it's not enough—you definitely can't guess what the association took out to make me agree to allow you to participate in that dangerous game."

"What?"

Xia De blinked curiously. Galina kissed him on the cheek with a mischievous expression:

"You guess... Well, I knew I couldn't hide anything from you. It's a small matter for the 【Three Penny Newspaper】 controlled by the Prophecy Association to help report some news I need to publish. The most critical thing is that they finally agreed to trade a piece of land in Saladir County that they had hoarded for three hundred years to me. I can finally expand my palace garden.

But, this is not the most important thing."

She blinked at Xia De:

"The association also agreed to produce a unique special rule card afterwards as an additional gift for you. The suit of this card is Star 13, which you don't have yet."

Xia De continued to ask curiously:

"Unique rule card? Then which series should this card be classified into? The association has never released a single special card, so they shouldn't set a precedent for this matter, right?"

"No, it's not a new series, it's attached to 'Star of Delarion' as a 'supplementary card pack'."

Xia De knows this series:

"This is a card deck of the portrait series, which includes famous artists, scientists, military strategists, etc. in the history of Delarion. Then that special rule card given to me alone is..."

Galina's voice was very light:

"Duchess Galina of Saladir, Star of Delarion."

The red-haired witch looked at Xia De with a smile:

"The card face is my photo, I have already asked Tifa to pick it out. Probably not long after the story of destiny ends, this card will come to your hands."

The Outlander looked at Galina in front of him, and at this moment could not suppress his feelings at all:

"Oh, Galina~"

"She" in his ear smiled gently, and Xia De hugged the red-haired witch and kissed her passionately.

The maids who were packing luggage for Xia De in the bedroom of course heard the conversation outside. They all subconsciously looked at the door and smiled at each other, and did not stop their work.

The Duchess of Saladir, as expected, has extraordinary means. ===== CHAPTER 3730 =====