Global Lord: Start with Divine Favor-Chapter 484 - 221. Wutong’s Strategy Path_2

But the amount of increase is not the key.

The key is that the impossible has become possible!

As long as it’s effective, even water can pierce through stone. Just take it slow!

If an epic victory truly works on Wutong, able to increase her loyalty, Lin Rui would immediately transform into a war fanatic, gaining 5 points of loyalty each time. Just 19 more battles, and he could raise Wutong’s loyalty to Loyal to Death!

What comes after that is unimaginable. Lin Rui feared that thinking of such things in front of the Empress’s Unparalleled Charm would get him killed right there.

So he could only pretend he had never uttered such blasphemy and shifted the topic, asking, "Why did you come out so quickly?"

Wutong replied indifferently, "Your knights are annoying, persistently asking me about the Path of the Holy Grail, so I casually modified the route inside."

"What route?" Lin Rui asked curiously.

"As soon as someone thinks of taking a shortcut in their heart, they’d be immediately teleported out of the palace."

What kind of bizarre telepathic expansion is this? Anyone thinking of taking a shortcut gets eliminated from the palace?

It’s utterly unreasonable! How could you detect what others are thinking? What kind of Telepathy skill is this?

Still, Lin Rui didn’t expect that Wutong moving in would have this effect.

He remembered that when the Territorial Knights went in for the trial before, they would leave after completing the first level, not bothering with the Path of the Holy Grail, as it was an extremely anti-human challenge that ordinary people couldn’t pass.

But now, they were persistently asking about the Path of the Holy Grail?

Lin Rui was too embarrassed to expose them. Were they seeking the Path of the Holy Grail? Clearly, they just wanted to chase after the Goddess’s footbath to catch a glimpse of her stunning beauty.

However, it must be said, this route was very convenient for entry and exit... a little too convenient.

After this conversation, the two fell into an awkward silence.

They didn’t have much in common, Wutong was aloof, and Lin Rui was not good at small talk.

Perhaps many boys from Blue Star have experienced this situation.

Not speaking feels incredibly awkward, so Lin Rui directly said, "The grueling battle of three days and two nights has ended; we’re planning to hold a grand feast to celebrate the victory. We hope to invite you to join and celebrate."

Upon hearing this, Wutong remained indifferent, neither accepting nor rejecting.

Lin Rui immediately felt her loneliness.

It was as if she was a spectator stranded in the Otherworld, witnessing the hustle and bustle of other worlds, but none of it mattered to her.

Watching as he builds a grand mansion, watching as he entertains guests at a banquet, yet all of it contrasts against her lonely figure, highlighting the desolate world she inhabits.

So Lin Rui understood her answer; whether she participated or not, she was merely a spectator, observing the joys and sorrows of others, the myriad colors of life. Therefore, accepting or declining held no meaning.

She herself, like the crimson Twelve Flower Goddess Palace Attire she wore, did not exist in the same dimension as this world, independent and apart.

But Lin Rui couldn’t understand, if that were the case, why would the epic victory affect her as a spectator?

Why did she care so much about the epic victory?

In fact, she was the one who initiated the epic victory in the first place.

Now, the more Lin Rui thought about it, the more he felt the entire affair seemed orchestrated by this Empress from behind the scenes.

Was it really as simple as she claimed? Did she just want to provide herself with a choice?

But before Lin Rui could figure it out, Wutong spoke up, calmly asking, "Do you have a gift to give?"

The system had already warned that the Empress’s displeasure had been triggered, deducting one point of loyalty.

At this moment, if he continued to present the gift, wouldn’t he be risking his life?

But changing his words seemed even less appropriate, right?

Lin Rui could only brace himself and produce the gift box.

To preserve this precious item, Lin Rui had kept it separately in his private backpack.

But little did Lin Rui realize that this unintentional act would become a lifelong embarrassment he could never forget.

The moment the gift box was produced, a system notification immediately sounded.

[Ding, Sacred Treasure: Gnome’s Imitation Item activated, and three goblins revealed three different treasures to you. Nine goblins randomly imitated your behavior.]

As the notification sounded, the lid of the gift box was opened, and twelve goblin-sized gnomes rushed out eagerly.

The first three goblins jumped to the ground and quickly ran off in three different directions, vanishing into the territory’s buildings.

The other nine goblins immediately hid in locations Lin Rui couldn’t instantly reach. Some sat on stones, others hid beside statues, and some ducked into the shadows beneath the bridge.

Then this group of goblins started a merry imitation, mirroring expressions and intricate details precisely.

And the content was the various moments when Lin Rui was alone with Yuyu...

At this moment, Su Xi crossed her arms and said calmly, "I didn’t expect her to go all out to fulfill your every demand."

Lin Rui was utterly mortified, unable to continue watching. He immediately rushed to catch and toss these damn goblins back into the gift box.

But only then did Lin Rui realize how agile and mischievous these goblins were, scampering everywhere, laughing mischievously as they ran.

Seeing that Lin Rui hadn’t caught up, they stopped to point at him, doubling over with laughter.

Lin Rui was athletic, leaving an afterimage with every step, but these goblins were too small and nimble, easily slipping into corners or deftly avoiding obstacles, darting behind buildings, squeezing into crevices, sometimes running in infinity patterns, sometimes in circles. Lin Rui chased them in frustration, frequently banging his knees and thighs against the building’s edges, wincing in pain, gritting his teeth as he continued pursuing, determined to catch one goblin after another.

The chase ended with Lin Rui making a flying leap and grabbing the final goblin attempting to hide behind Wutong, efficiently tossing it into the gift box and closing the lid to conclude the matter.

Just as he put the box down, breathing a deep sigh of relief, he realized he was no more than ten centimeters away from a... stunning crimson gown!

Lin Rui slowly raised his head, suddenly remembering a phrase... A woman’s beauty, unmatched when she lowers her head so that her toes are not visible!

As he looked up, all he could see was the grandeur, unable to glimpse Wutong’s expression.

Even the most optimistic person would understand that today, they had gone too far in front of Wutong. What had she witnessed?

Could she misunderstand him, thinking he was hinting something?

Would she imagine this scene was meant to show her a romance between a man and a woman as an action film?

Lin Rui hurriedly picked up the gift box, smoothed the pleats on her skirt, then stood up, seeing Lei in the distance, dumbfounded, mouth agape as if an egg could fit inside.

"Blinded my 24K Krypton Gold Dog Eyes! How did I see you crawl out from under Wutong’s skirt?"

Wutong, too, was glaring wrathfully, her right hand raised, clearly ready to retaliate. If she spoke, it could be the end, a death sentence!

In a rush, Lin Rui placed the gift box in her hands, hurriedly stating, "This is a gift for you, our territory’s sincere gratitude for your intervention this time. We earnestly hope you might stay and consider this your home. Should you need an army or manpower, anyone in our territory would willingly serve you. I can promise, at your command, our territory’s military might be at your disposal."

[Ding, your intentions have had a fair effect, Hero Wutong Saint Liluo’s loyalty +10]

"Huh~" He wasn’t killed?

Which words had such an effect?