Under the two women's suspicious gazes, Ademos gave a dry cough and awkwardly changed the subject. "Let's not talk about that. We should discuss your ability-taking and the Lord's Cross."
"That works." Chen Xi nodded. "Have you found any suitable abilities within the Black Moon Empire?"
Ademos shook his head, looking helpless. "Not yet."
Abilities that could make a difference in the decisive battle and catch their attention weren't easy to find.
"Alright..." Chen Xi wasn't too disappointed. There was still plenty of time, so there was no need to rush.
As soon as she finished speaking, Ademos suddenly remembered something and reminded her, "By the way, you've felt the boost from the faith, haven't you?"
"Now that you mention it, I suppose I have." Only after he reminded her did Chen Xi realize that her magical aura was unusually strong.
She had just advanced to the peak of the fifth rank, so she'd assumed it was simply an illusion caused by her sudden increase in strength and hadn't paid it any mind.
She hadn't expected it to be the effect of the power of faith.
Feeling Chen Xi's aura, which now completely overwhelmed her own, Lin Yue grew curious. "So, apart from the boost, does the Lord's Cross have any other effects?"
At the question, Ademos instinctively pressed his palms together and spoke softly. "Within the Black Moon Empire, your authority is now second only to mine."
"That's quite an honor." Chen Xi smiled, then changed the subject. "By the way, you handed me the Lord's Cross just like that. Won't the higher-ups in the Black Moon Empire object?"
Ademos took a sip of the tea on the table, which had gone cold. "It doesn't matter. I have veto power."
"No matter how unhappy they are, they won't dare