Chapter 977: Legendary Player

Taking a carriage from the Prophecy Society, he went to Dawn Square in the snow. Even in snowy weather, Dawn Square was still crowded with people. The heavy snow overnight had covered the ground, and the young priests of the Church were working with believers who volunteered to help clear the snow at the entrance, so two large snow piles more than one meter high were piled up on the left and right sides of the church's imposing steps.

Children who came to the church with their parents, wearing hats and scarves, happily grabbed snow and threw it at each other beside the snow piles. Xia De, who got off the carriage, seeing that Little Mia seemed interested in the snow piles, placed the cat gently on the snow pile.

Of course, because he didn't know if the cat would "sink" into the snow pile, Xia De didn't let go completely.

When the curious cat's little paws completely touched the cold snow, it immediately meowed and asked Xia De to hold it up. It wasn't that the cat was frightened, it was purely because it felt its paws were cold.

"Sir, what breed is your cat?"

Xia De smiled and put Little Mia on his shoulder. Among the children playing with snow, a bold boy came over to ask politely. Looking at their attire, one could tell that they all came from relatively wealthy middle-class families. The children of poor believers would not waste the time to make money during the day.

"It's a Tobesk native cat."

"Can it play with us for a while? Oh, sir, we guarantee that it won't get lost."

"That won't do, this cat is very timid."

Xia De shook his head immediately. Although the children were disappointed, they soon surrounded the snow pile and played again. Xia De also grabbed a handful of snow, clenched his palm, and felt the cold temperature.

【Are you reminiscing about your childhood?】

"She" asked softly in Xia De's ear, lighter than the sound of snowflakes landing.

"Of course not."

Feeling that his hands were cold enough, Xia De shook off the snow and water, and then pressed his icy hands onto Mia's body:

"Meow~"

Amidst "She"'s laughter, Little Mia's paws almost ruined Xia De's coat.

This compensation negotiation was ostensibly between the Prophecy Society and Xia De, but in fact, it was the Prophecy Society negotiating with Xia De on behalf of the Church.

And choosing the Dawn Church as the negotiation venue was ostensibly to prevent the Prophecy Society from "oppressing people with power", so the Dawn Church took the initiative to take on this kind of thing, which could be considered the Church's special care for core believers. But in fact, it was to prevent the matter of 【Sage's Glow Stone】 from leaking. The protective measures of the church were much stronger than those of the Prophecy Society.

The meeting was held in an office on the east side of the Dawn Church. President Stan of the Tobesk branch of the Prophecy Society brought his secretary and Vice President Mr. Judit to participate, while the Dawn Church was represented by Father Andre.

It is worth mentioning that Father Andre was a Nine-Ring Ringed Shushi. Unlike the field squad, this old gentleman with a sturdy figure wearing a white robe was only responsible for the safety of the church and generally would not be active in the city.

Compensating Xia De for the mental damage caused by the "gas leak" was a simple matter, and Xia De never thought about "extorting" the Prophecy Society, so the two sides only discussed for more than ten minutes before drafting a promise that the Prophecy Society would pay Xia De 60 pounds in cash at one time in exchange for Xia De's promise not to talk about this matter in any occasion.

Of course, the compensation issue was just a reason for Xia De to participate in the negotiation, not the focus, otherwise it wouldn't have been necessary for both the Church and the Society to send High-Ring Ringed Shushi to participate.

After agreeing on the compensation plan, the real topic was officially introduced.

"It's like this, Mr. Hamilton, we heard that you have a blue teardrop-shaped crystal in your hand?"

Mr. Judit, the vice president of the Prophecy Society, asked while putting away his fountain pen after Xia De signed the document. This vice president with some Mediterranean baldness was different from Xia De's friend, Vice President Mark, who was an ordinary person; he was a Three-Ring Ringed Shushi.

"Oh? How do you know? Miss Galina only gave it to me last night."

Xia De asked, pretending to be surprised. Mr. Judit nodded cautiously and glanced at President Stan and Father Andre. On the surface, the priest appeared for Xia De's benefit, but in fact, everyone here was acting together to let the "ordinary person" Xia De Hamilton voluntarily give up the 【Sage's Glow Stone】.

"We knew before that the gem was in the hands of Duchess Galina, but she wouldn't sell it to us."

Mr. Judit showed an embarrassed smile:

"When the Duchess was in the city this morning, she mentioned to the Countess of Orleans that the gem had been given to you, and only then did we know this news. In fact, that gem is a somewhat special mineral. It has danger itself and needs to be stored in a special lead box. This gem has some origins with us and is a relic left by a president around 400 in the common era. It can play a great role in ancient mineral divination and also has quite important commemorative significance for the Society.

Forgive my presumption, may I ask, do you have any intention to sell it to us?"

All these words were told to Xia De by Miss Galina last night, so before this negotiation started, everyone present actually knew these lines.

Xia De rolled up the duplicate contract and put it in his pocket, touched his cat, and said with some difficulty:

"Oh? You know how? I have always had a good impression of the Prophecy Society. Vice President Mark also teased me that I go to the Society eight times a week. Since this is an important item once lost by the Society, I also intend to return it to you, but..."

Mr. Judit nodded very understandingly and continued:

"Then please name your price."

Xia De shook his head:

"But this really makes me difficult. I really want to help the Society, but after all, that is a gift given to me by Duchess Galina Cavendish. I cannot easily sell it. This is a matter of respect for the Duchess."

Although Xia De really wanted to put forward his conditions immediately, he still had to maintain his character setting as "Miss Galina's lover".

"I am not very short of money, and even if I am short of money, I cannot do such a thing. A knight selling a gift given by a lady in exchange for money, oh, what kind of person can do this? Sorry, this is a matter of reputation."

Xia De emphasized, observing Mr. Judit's expression cautiously. The latter glanced at the old priest sitting beside Xia De, and then looked at President Stan.

The most outstanding fortune teller in the Tobesk area coughed:

"Mr. Hamilton, you are very right. I understand your thoughts very well and also admire your virtues.

How about this, you name a number, I have a bearer draft here, which can be cashed at the Drareon King Bank two streets away. Moreover, we can pay to sponsor you to go to the capital of the Lagson Principality, Ryan City, where the headquarters is located, for a summer trip next summer. We will pay for two people, and you can invite a female companion to go together. I heard from Anate that you have always been very interested in the scenery of the southern country."

Xia De showed an expression of being moved, and amidst the laughter in his ears, he shook his head quickly again:

"No, no, I am very serious. This is a gift given to me by Miss Galina, I cannot sell it."

His expression was very serious. President Stan nodded slightly. After a simple probe, he decided to throw out the real weight:

"Mr. Hamilton, I remember you once said some time ago that you wanted to buy two Luo De cards from the founding series of the headquarters."

Xia De was still controlling his expression, but when he heard this, he finally couldn't help but raise his head and show a surprised expression.

The thirteen 【Myriad Change Cards】 do not have any supernatural abilities, and people will default to them as ordinary items. For the Prophecy Society, 【Founding · Knowledge】 and 【Founding · Fate】 are indeed quite precious Society symbols and souvenirs, but they are not completely untradable.

The one who wants the 【Sage's Glow Stone】 in Xia De's hand is not the Prophecy Society, but the Five Gods Church. The Church will naturally compensate for the price of the purchase. Coupled with what Iruna mentioned to Miss Green, Xia De's desire for the 【Founding】 series of divination cards, President Stan would propose this condition at this time.

"You want to exchange two cards for this gem? Is it that valuable?"

Xia De asked in amazement, and President Stan shook his head immediately:

"No, no, it's just one card. You can choose one of the two founding cards collected by the Society."

"Exchange with this teardrop-shaped crystal?"

President Stan shook his head regretfully again:

"It's not an exchange. Choosing a founding card means that before you die, this card belongs to you. But you cannot use this card as a bet, collateral, or trade it to others in any other way. After you die, we will buy back this card from your heirs. You must promise that we are the only ones who can recover this card."

This is equivalent to the permanent ownership of 【Sage's Glow Stone】 in exchange for the "ordinary person" Xia De Hamilton holding a certain Luo De card for life.

President Stan looked at Xia De very seriously:

"Mr. Hamilton, although this means you cannot use that card as a family heirloom, you are still a legendary player among Luo De card players. Silver Moon, Balance, Darkness, Death, and the fifth one about to be obtained, since the issuance of Luo De cards, you are the first legendary player to hold five founding series cards at the same time."

Xia De made an expression of careful consideration, and after a long time, he nodded slightly:

"Gold pounds are indeed not important, but 'legendary player' is indeed very important."

Father Andre, who had been silent on the side, also suggested with a smile at this time:

"Mr. Hamilton, although this is a transaction between you and the Prophecy Society, since it is discussed in the church, why not let me draw up a contract for you. Exchange the permanent transfer of that blue teardrop crystal for the ownership of the Luo De card before death. Besides that, I think the Prophecy Society can give you some other compensation. People know that prophets are quite wealthy."

It seemed to be helping Xia De fight for other chips, but in fact, it was defaulting that Xia De agreed to the transaction. This was not only pushing Xia De, but also giving Xia De a step down, so that Xia De could say it was not his own initiative to agree.

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