Can't I develop my own character?

Ryan shook his head.

"I'll use it as my trump card in the future."

After regaining his strength, Ryan kicked away the skeleton at his feet, walked under the bed and searched for a while, finally taking out a wooden box.

After opening it, there was a dark black ring inside.

Ryan took out the ring and threw it into his backpack. After the system identified the ring, its information came into view.

Death Ring

[Quality: First Order·Legendary]

[Effect 1: Constitution +3, Spirit +3, Magic +3]

[Effect 2: Immunity, immune to any damage for 20 seconds.]

【Features: Upgradable】

[Equipment conditions: None]

[Description: You already have a ring, what are you waiting for? Take it and propose! Wait, the target is... the God of Death? Σ(⊙▽⊙"a!!]

Chapter 41: Let Ryan hook up with Lin Qi, isn’t it great?

Although I roughly knew the properties of this ring, I was still a little surprised when I saw it.

Even if the three-point attribute bonus is replaced with Lin Qi's attribute growth, it will take three or four levels, not to mention the incredible damage reduction effect.

Twenty seconds is enough for him to do a lot of things.

"I had forgotten this was a legendary prop. I'm glad I came here."

No matter who is equipped with this thing, their combat effectiveness will be greatly improved.

Of course, immunity is not invincible. No matter how amazing the effect description of a first-level item is, there is a limit to its endurance.

For example, a third-level or even fourth-level transcendent could 100% break the invincible effect of the Ring of Death with a full-strength attack.

The power of extraordinary props is directly related to their level, and Ryan is well aware of this.

But then again, what the hell is this description? Is this just some system joke?

“Who should wear it?”

Because the equipment condition is 'none', even 'Xia Li' can wear it, but Xia Li's level is too low, and if the equipment is dropped after her death, it will be a big loss.

Ryan calculated in his mind that if Charlie wore the Ring of Death, her attributes would theoretically be almost the same as if the character had been upgraded to level ten, and she should have no problem dealing with the Harriers in the prison.

Put it away first. Ryan searched the basement and didn’t find anything valuable, so he walked out with the lamp.

When we returned along the same route, we saw from afar that the outskirts of the old campus were crowded with people, and a group of sheriffs were forcing the followers of the Blood God Cult to walk out.

Most of these people hung their heads. The young college students naturally did not dare to resist the majestic police officers. Only a few guys who seemed to be mentally unstable were still shouting "blood sacrifice to the blood god" and were finally forced into the police car.

"Captain Ryan!"

A sheriff walked over quickly and said, "A total of eighteen people were arrested for illegally spreading pagan beliefs. One refused to cooperate and was knocked unconscious while trying to escape. He has been sent to the hospital."

Ryan nodded slightly. "Thank you for your hard work. Take these people back and examine them thoroughly. Pay special attention to their mental state. If there are any problems, notify me immediately."

It’s not that Ryan is making a big deal out of nothing and making things difficult for these students. It’s really that the spiritual pollution of the Outer Gods is everywhere and it’s easy to be infected if you’re not careful.

If they don't stop it in time, not only they will suffer, but also the entire Berman University.

"Yes...but there are leaders from Berman University over there. Do you want to meet them?" asked the sheriff.

Many students at Berman University come from aristocratic families, and the school administration is also powerful. He was worried that arresting people like this would cause unpleasantness.

"Don't worry about them. If they ask, just tell the truth."

Ryan said indifferently.

The sheriff took the order and left.

"Captain Ryan, where have you been just now?" Jack ran over.

"Go in and take a look."

"Is there a situation?"

"No."

"Ah? Then why did you come to see me?"

"Director Jonathan said you know the extraordinary trading market?"

"That's it." Jack nodded. "I went there once before the New Year, but the people there are very secretive. How should I put it? Even though Mr. Jonathan said nothing would happen, it still makes me feel uncomfortable. Everyone is hiding something, so secretive."

"Where is the location?"

"That place is in the other world, it's hard to get in, and it opens at a fixed time. If you want to go, I can take you there?"

Ryan thought about it and temporarily gave up the idea of ​​going to the trading market.

Jonathan said that even if he went, he might not be able to buy what he wanted. Before, it was because he had no other choice. Now that he had the ring, it was enough for Charlie to deal with those harriers.

There is another reason... If something that can be traded is too cheap, it must be rubbish; if it is too expensive, you can't afford it. You will be caught in a dilemma and easily become a target.

The conclusion is, don't go if it's not necessary. It doesn't matter if Lin Qi suffers a little. You can let her kill more wild monsters later. She will definitely get some good stuff.

...

When Ryan came home with the ring.

On the other side, the banquet hall in Edinburgh was also nearing its end.

The banquet for the nobles and wealthy merchants of Berman City was nominally held to welcome Princess Kasiladi, but in reality, few could actually speak to her. They didn't have the courage to rashly approach the princess, but they did have the courage to forge connections and form alliances under the guise of welcoming the princess, and they did, and quite a bit.

After all, an aristocratic banquet like this is itself a platform. People from outside are trying their best to get in, isn't it just an opportunity to come into contact with people of a higher level?

Recently, a series of incidents have occurred in the city of Berman, first in the Housing and Construction Department, and then in the Administrative Bureau, giving people the inexplicable illusion that Her Royal Highness the Princess wants to clean up the workplace.

So these people looked around and listened carefully, trying to find out the purpose of the princess coming to Berman City.

'Lin Qi' sat alone in the corner of the banquet hall. Her current role was the middleman between the Gate of Janus and the Empire, and the representative of the latter was naturally Casradi.

The nun's presence is eye-catching, but her expression of "keep away from strangers" makes people feel intimidated.

Everyone knew that he was the princess's guest, so there was no plot in the novel where the blind men teased decent women.

After a while, Jonathan came over.

The former came here for the same reason as Lin Qi, he was also invited by Casradi, and his only mission was to find out the mastermind behind the attack.

"I confronted that Adler guy."

Jonathan was wearing a suit and had dressed up. His temperament suddenly changed from a decadent middle-aged uncle to a successful person.

"What did he say?" Lin Qi asked softly.

"Heh~ Of course he didn't admit it, but I could tell that the Fire Covenant's operations in Berman City over the years weren't in vain. I didn't care. I told him and then I just stared at him. You have no idea how funny his expression was, haha~"

Jonathan sat down with his glass of wine, raised the glass to Lin Qi, and then took a sip himself.

"Are we being too impulsive? If we investigate secretly, we should be able to find some clues." Lin Qi said.

"No, no, no, you don't know that guy. That old fox won't leave any clues. It's better to be direct and throw him off balance. That way, we have a chance." Jonathan shook his head. "After all, Her Highness the Princess isn't looking for him, but the person behind him."

It is not difficult to lock down Adler, but the difficult part is to find evidence against him and find out the real mastermind behind the scenes.

There is a way to play open cards.

"I will keep an eye on him from now on. The princess can rest assured that she will find a way to investigate the matter of the Blood Archbishop and will not forget the favor of the Janus Gate."

Jonathan didn't care about this. Janus's favor could never be repaid. I'm afraid this is what Princess Castradi wanted. Where there is favor, there is bond. As long as the relationship remains, she will gain.

Those who want to deal with her will always have to consider the Gate of Janus.

"You never smile?" Jonathan curled his lips at the serious Lin Qi. "You really should learn some worldly wisdom from Ryan. That guy is much more smooth than you."

Lin Qi said nothing and just drank tea.

"How about I introduce Ryan to you?" Jonathan said with a smile.

He suddenly thought that Lin Qi had become a priest at such a young age, and judging from his performance at the train station, he would probably become a core member of the Janus Gate in the future. He heard that the candidate for the Saint of this term has not yet been decided, so maybe there is really hope.

Just look at this. If the genius of the Fire-Chasing Covenant hooks up with the Saint of the Janus Gate, and these two extraordinary forces join forces, who would dare to act presumptuously in front of the August Empire?

Isn’t that great?

Lin Qi remained silent and continued drinking tea.

"Hey~ I was just kidding." Jonathan walked away with a laugh, but he was thinking in his heart how likely this was.

...

The dinner ended in a harmonious atmosphere.

Casladi rejected Bill's invitation to stay in the castle and chose a noble hotel in Berman.

On the way back, she invited Lin Qi to get on the carriage.

"Jonathan plans to find evidence against Adler. With his abilities, he might succeed, but I can't wait that long," Kasradi said straight to the point. "Lin Qi, I plan to use even stronger means to force Adler to submit."

Lin Qi asked, "How do we do it?"

"An attack plan. The pagan forces in Berman City are rampant. It's not impossible that the Dark Hand will capture or even kill Secretary-General Adler in retaliation." Casladi smiled faintly. "What do you think?"

"You have to plan well, because if you fail it will be very troublesome."

Assassinate Adler? Ryan would burn incense and chant "Praise Janus."

"Of course. I'll have Eco inform you once I've made the plan."

'Lin Qi' got off the carriage halfway.

"Your Highness, is it okay to tell her like this?" Echo, who had been silent the whole time, hesitated and asked, "What if the news leaks..."

"I don't want to tell Lin Qi, but High Priest Leah. As for leaking the information, there's no need to worry. The Janus Gate hates the Blood Archbishop, but they also want to eliminate heretical forces like the Dark Hand."

Casradi said, his tone changing. "Perhaps I don't need to rush back to Barron. If I can control Berman City, I'll have options. Father won't be stingy in giving me a fiefdom, but I need to cultivate people I can trust... Echo, what do you think of Ryan?"

Just like winning over Lin Qi can be linked to the Gate of Janus, Ryan also represents the Fire Covenant.

Moreover, they are all young people with potential. It was because of this that she had thought of it before that she spoke up for Ryan when he was promoted.

Jonathan would also be grateful to her if she could help Ryan climb to a higher position.

Casradi's eyes flickered slightly.

She is an ambitious person. If others can be the emperor, why can't she?

...

Ryan, who had already returned home, had no idea what happened at the banquet. He only learned about Casradi's plan to assassinate Adler when he logged into the game to check Lin Qi's idle records.

I was so happy that I opened a bottle of wine to celebrate on the spot.

The day of redemption is just around the corner!

What Grand Duchess Maganna? I won’t serve Grandpa Ryan anymore!

"Don't worry, let them go first."

Ryan had no intention of getting involved in the assassination. The key was Lin Qi. He had to let Lin Qi make the final move to ensure that Adler would not reveal any information about him.

As for now.

Ryan switched to the character interface of 'Charlie'. With the ring's bonus attributes, he decided to open the big treasure chest first.

...

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Chapter 42 Combo Skills

Cazorla Prison.

"Are you ready to take action again? What's down there?"

Edward had been keeping an eye on Charlie, and when he saw her walk to the cave entrance, he asked curiously.

He had clearly gone down before and then climbed up in a hurry, as if there was something important.