Chapter 749: Exceptional Promotion!
Seeing Madam Bazhao's promise, Lu Li did not get down from the long bronze table.
He sat cross-legged next to Evelina and recounted his experience in a leisurely manner.
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It started when he joined the Overlord Army under a false identity in order to escape the Chen family's trap.
Blow up the demon lair in the Howling Canyon and enter the demonic realm.
Finally penetrated the ancient basin and successfully cleared the Path of Pain.
In the description, Lu Li naturally wouldn't really drag it out in full.
I deliberately concealed a few important details of my contact with the gods, and described the general process to Mrs. Octopus.
Anyway, he just needs to prove his legal status as a member of the Overlord Army.
As for Evelina,
After Madam Bazhao heard that she was Lu Li's slave and checked the relevant slave contract, she completely declared that she was free from the death threat.
So much so that when Lu Li told the second half of the story,
This overly relaxed succubus lady was even ready to chew some snacks like popcorn to pass the time.
"In short, this is the situation." After Lu Li finished telling the story, he spread his hands:
"The reason why I suddenly appeared here was because I was afraid that if I left the Ancient Basin directly, I would be besieged by a group of demons. Plus, I was lucky enough to meet a traveling merchant in blue."
Madam Ba Zhao was already sitting on the head of the long bronze table. Listening to the young man's words, she answered very naturally:
"So, in order to escape from the predicament, but you were also afraid that the target location was too close and you would be chased by the demons, you just didn't do anything else and directly set the destination of your escape at the Parliament Palace of the Overlord Star?"
Lu Li was slightly surprised and nodded in acknowledgement.
He really thought so.
After all, he had never made such a big mistake in the Demon Realm in his previous life.
I was really worried that if the traveling merchant in blue threw him too close, he would be overtaken by the demons guarding the outside of the basin entrance.
If you are unlucky, the devil might even be among the pursuers!
If he didn't go to a safe zone with stronger strength, he might as well continue to stay in the ancient basin.
Seeing Lu Li nodding in acknowledgement, Mrs. Bazhao's smile grew even brighter on her ugly face.
She commented lightly:
"You are really brave..."
"In case the demons plant a secret mark on you and follow it, you will be equivalent to exposing the coordinates of the Royal Court of Parliament."
"In that case, it is an unforgivable sin, and even ten times of white phosphorus fire torture will not be able to wash away it."
Lu Li's heart sank, feeling that something was wrong.
After pondering for a moment, he said:
"But now, it seems that no demon is following my trail."
"My experience in the Demon Realm is most likely without fault, and I must have merit."
"I believe that Mrs. Eight Claws is the master of the Neptune Star Territory, and she will be able to discern everything clearly and distinguish clearly."
Seeing that Lu Li was handling the situation with ease, the smile on Madam Bazhao's face slowly disappeared.
But the yellow-brown crescent-shaped pupils revealed even stronger desire!
That was the desire to take Lu Li as his own and keep it for himself!
Like jackals, tigers and leopards, full of aggression!
Such a perfect target to conquer!
There was a slippery sound of the tentacles wrapping and rubbing under Mrs. Octopus's skirt.
After a moment of pause, she suddenly changed the topic and became relaxed and happy:
"You have a point, sweetie!"
"Not only do you have merit, but you also have great merit!"
"You can apply to the parliament now and be directly promoted to the Golden Boot. I will be here to approve it on the spot."
Hearing this, Lu Li didn't have much reaction.
But it caused an uproar among the members of the parliament around the long bronze table!
"Improve directly to Gold Boots? Madam Octopus, are you not mistaken!?"
"Yes, he is just a newcomer who has just joined the Overlord Army. He is not even a Black Iron soldier..."
"According to the long-standing tradition of the Overlord Army, for newcomers who have just joined the Overlord Army, only a small part of the meritorious service gained in the first battle will be accumulated to the individual."
"I think we can make an exception and be promoted to Silver Boots, but if we directly upgrade to Golden Boots, I'm afraid it wouldn't be appropriate."
"What if he is lying? There are very few golden boots left inside the Demon Realm now, let alone going deep into the Demon City to take a look at the ancient basin."
"How can an unconfirmed meritorious service be treated like a hasty promotion?"
"Yes, that's right, this matter still needs many considerations..."
Mrs. Octopus listened patiently to the members of the Assembly expressing their opinions.
After the sound disappeared, she slowly lowered the thick arm supporting her left face and said in a playful tone:
"That makes sense. How about taking the position of Star Territory Overlord in rotation among everyone here?"
As soon as the words fell, the whole place fell silent.
The members of the Council looked blank, and the same expression of regret quickly appeared on their faces.
The relationship between the Overlord Council and the Star Territory Overlord is no different than that between the Demon King and the Council of Elders.
The latter is strictly speaking two forces,
If you are really anxious, you can target each other.
But the Overlord Council is the subordinate office of the Star Territory Overlord.
Even if we unite, it won't be enough for the Star Territory Overlord to slap us in the face!
The underlying principle is equal division of power, and all members of the Overlord Council have the right to vote on special events.
But the principle is now in the hands of Mrs. Octopus!
Not convinced?
Duel!
Mrs. Octopus glanced around the silent council members, a satisfied smile appeared on her ugly face.
But she didn't mean to be arbitrary.
Just pointed out everyone's position first, and then slowly explained:
"The merits of the Ancient Basin do need time to verify."
"But it's not that that allowed Lu Li to be promoted to Golden Boots."
"The parasitic demon tide in the Howling Canyon that he blew up indirectly prevented the outbreak of the demon tide and bought us precious breathing time. This is a credit."
"And the other credit is the succubus servant he brought out, Evelina."
The succubus lady was tearing the potato chip packaging bag, and suddenly heard Mrs. Octopus calling her name, and pointed at herself a little confused:
"Ah?"
"I am another credit?!"
"That's right." Mrs. Octopus said slowly:
"Lu Li brought us a new idea to fight against the erosion of demonic energy this time."
"As long as we select a group of high-level warriors who are willing to sign slave contracts with low-level players, we may be able to forcibly attack the interior of the Demon Realm while preserving all our combat power!"
High-level warriors sign slave contracts with low-level players?
The members of the House of Representatives were all stunned, and then they looked thoughtful.
This method seems very outrageous at first glance.
A high-level general surrenders to a low-level player. Isn't this a complete reversal of Tiangang?
But after thinking about it carefully, I feel that although the method is a bit outrageous, it seems to be able to solve the current dilemma faced by the Overlord Army.
High-level generals can be demonized while maintaining their rationality, and even become demon princes. For the overall strength of the Overlord Army, it will only increase, not decrease.
However, the demon god needs to divide a part of his power and descend on the "enemy".
This back and forth, rounded up, the difference in combat power is not a little bit!
Almost 100 million!
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