Chapter 519: Chapter 368 Main Plot Contraction (Two in One)
The armor and gray robe bestowed by the Speaker, both extraordinary items, the former offered a certain level of defense while the latter helped maintain constant alertness and accelerated the recovery speed of Sanity Value.
However, their symbolic significance outweighed their practicality.
These were the signature attires of the officials of the Generous Council.
After Chen Lun had donned the Knight’s Armor and draped the gray robe over it, both pieces adjusted themselves to fit his form. His appearance instantly transformed from that of an upper-class Gentleman to a solemn and dignified Commander.
The ring was also a symbol of identity, its exterior a rustic deep gray with ornate carvings.
Chen Lun placed it on the index finger of his right hand.
As for the metal sheet, it was similar to the tokens previously given to him by officials like Mulenga and Peggy. However, this blank rectangular piece of metal was exclusively his own.
Following the prompts on the panel, Chen Lun learned how to use it. He then envisioned a design in his mind, and the next second, shadows rose on the blank metal sheet, with a florid “J” letter emerging at the center, surrounded by a beautifully sinuous python.
From now on, this design would symbolize “Governing Officer Jack Spett,” and the metal could be Split and replicated to be given to others.
Chen Lun placed his right hand over his chest and bowed to the Speaker and the fellow Governing Officers.
He then proceeded along the marble round table to the opposite side, where he took his seat in the vacant tenth chair.
“Welcome to the fold, Jack.”
Kingsberg’s seat was next to him; he warmly patted Chen Lun’s shoulder.
Mulenga, Peggy, Yasmin, and Bindu gave him encouraging looks and congratulated him with smiles.
In contrast, the other four Governing Officers were not as enthusiastic; though they clapped, it was merely superficial and due to the presence of the Speaker.
Otherwise, they might have shown no reaction at all.
Chen Lun did not mind.
At that moment, the Governing Officer called Houston spoke calmly:
“During the preparation of the Governing Officer’s assessment this time, Gewas, Ryan, and Tapiya, three Senators of the Golden Cup, collaborated on a brilliant ruse, drawing the Sun Church’s Terence with his splinter of light, muddling the circumstances…”
He glanced at Chen Lun, who sat at the far end.
“Though it’s a competitive tactic, and not blameworthy, it isn’t conducive to harmonious relations among our members…”
Upon hearing Governing Officer Houston’s words, the trio of Gewas stood up from the spectator seats.
They faced Chen Lun, their expressions anxious, and bowed respectfully.
“We are truly sorry, Governing Officer Jack Spett.”
“It’s of no consequence.”
Under the gaze of the Governing Officers, Chen Lun said lightly, with a faint smile.
He waved his hand and continued,
“As Governing Officer Houston said, it’s merely a competitive tactic. Your ability to use intelligence and draw Terence here based on personal vendetta also shows your capability.”
Seeing that he was not blaming them, the trio of Gewas breathed a sigh of relief.
Wiping the sweat from their foreheads, they gratefully said,
“Thank you for your forgiveness, Governing Officer Jack Spett.”
Chen Lun merely nodded calmly, gave them a glance, and then said no more.
He was well aware that with his current status and position, if he really wanted to hold them accountable, he absolutely could have made things difficult for them, and even their Governing Officer superiors could hardly say anything.
But he chose not to do so.
Having just entered the Senate, still relatively inexperienced, and even though he had the support of people like Kingsberg, there was no need to aggravate the conflict between two factions of Governing Officers over these three men.
Better to show leniency and leave this matter aside for now.
This way, for the coming period, Houston and Randa among the four Governing Officers, due to decorum, would also not target him, the “newcomer.” Compared to the minor tricks played by the trio of Gewas, Chen Lun was more concerned about the methods of the four Governing Officers of the Senate.
“Since Governing Officer Jack Spett does not pursue the matter, you may step down,”
Houston’s expression remained unchanged as he simply told the trio of Gewas.
“Yes, Governing Officer Houston, sir!”
Relieved, they responded and swiftly turned to leave.
After this minor incident had passed,
Speaker Azjiluo then spoke,
“Gentlemen, today’s confidential meeting, besides announcing the new Governing Officer of the Senate, also covers a very critical matter.”
The Governing Officers, guessing what was to come, involuntarily turned serious.
Chen Lun, though curious, did not rashly inquire, and instead quietly sat in his chair and continued to listen.
“The Empire’s Red Calamity has intensified again, and it requires our intervention.”
The Speaker said softly.
He sighed lightly and waved his hand.
Shadows rose and swirled at the center of the round table, forming a map of the Empire.
Apart from the centrally located Tourmaline Royal City, the Six States’ regions spread out like petals, teeming with numerous red dots, even clustering into a red area, akin to a severe skin disease patient covered in sores.
“Though the Generous Council is newly established and many preliminary preparations are unfinished… Nevertheless, the Sun King has personally issued an order, and we must fully engage in the battle against the Red Calamity. Gain comes with loss, having assumed the position of the Righteous God Church, we cannot shirk from this duty.”
The Speaker said as he drew his finger across,
The map emphasized two sections, belonging to Gem State and Rock State, which were enlarged.