Lan Qi listened to Sigrid's words, then lowered his head to look at Boss Cat.

Boss Cat was also looking at him.

The two stared at each other for a long time, and the silence was more eloquent than words.

Boss Cat was a bit stuck.

Wasn't the speed at which this kid's teachings were spreading in the Southwest Province too outrageous? This was practically an infectious disease!

"Alright, come see me again when you've completed the task."

Sigrid tapped the armrest with her fingertip, reminding Lan Qi that he could leave.

Having gained a quite satisfactory direct subordinate, she was in a rather good mood today.

Even if Lan Qi's reaction seemed a little dull and slow right now, she wouldn't blame him for it.

However.

Lan Qi simply stroked Boss Cat, who had turned into a black statue, and raised his head to gaze at Sigrid.

"Why aren't you moving?"

Sigrid lightly pursed her thin lips, her eyes narrowing slightly, as if concealing a trace of displeasure.

"Contact High Priest Kane of the Southwest Province."

Lan Qi wasn't moved by the intimidation of the Overlord Church, his gaze meeting hers as calm as the surface of a deep pool.

"..."

Sigrid sat on the stone-carved chair at the end of her private museum, not questioning Lan Qi further, glancing towards the side of the room, and then gently taking out a card.

The edges of this translucent card were inlaid with delicate silver threads, and in the center was an exquisite magic sigil, emitting a faint purple glow in the dim light.

It was a Tier 6 [Ultra-Long-Range Communication Magic] card. Lan Qi had seen it in Adams's hands at the Ygdrassil Academy when he contacted Knight Commander Juliana.

Sigrid tossed the card lightly with her fair fingers. The card seemed to come to life, drawing an arc in the air as it passed through the room, finally landing precisely on an ancient cabinet on the side of the room. This cabinet was different from the other decorations in the room, presenting a deep bronze color, and on it was placed an old-fashioned magical device.

This was a magic energy terminal capable of constructing ultra-long-distance communication. With its help, it could use the stations set up in various provinces within the Protoss Empire for contact and relay, achieving real-time communication far exceeding the range of any spell.

The moment the card landed, the magic terminal communication device on the cabinet was activated, and it began to emit a faint blue light, like stars in the night sky, with a bronze-colored microphone hanging on its side.

Sigrid continued to look at Lan Qi.

Although she didn't like to waste words, and would pursue efficiency whenever possible.

But her patience wasn't unlimited, and he should think clearly about the consequences of wasting her time if he couldn't satisfy her.

Asking the local high priest of the Southwest Province about the Pioneer was something the Overlord Church had already done, and she didn't think Lan Qi could extract any more key information through communication.

This kid was quite clever, using the bishop's communication terminal to have Kane first clarify the relationship between him and the Overlord Church, and understand the mission he had received as a direct subordinate, so that Kane would cooperate with his work when he went to the Southwest Province.

But if that was all there was to it, she would be disappointed in this kid.

She preferred people with strength, not people who needed to act like weaklings pretending to be powerful.

Lan Qi walked to the cabinet with the little black cat in his arms, and he picked up the microphone.

Soon, a deep voice came from the other end, it was the response from the Southwest Province Church Headquarters:

"Overlord Bishop, do you need something from me?"

The other party's attitude was extremely respectful.

"It's me."

Lan Qi said calmly.

"This voice…"

High Priest Kane of the Southwest Province was first stunned, muttering to himself. Confusion was instantly replaced by shock. He took a deep breath, and his heartbeat seemed to accelerate as well.

He wanted to say something, but didn't dare to make any rash statements!

"Lord Pioneer? Are you with the Overlord Bishop?"

Finally, High Priest Kane asked in surprise and excitement.

"I am now a partner of the Overlord Bishop and am by her side."

After Lan Qi finished speaking, he held the microphone with one hand and looked at Sigrid again.

With Sigrid's physical qualities as an eighth-tier physical professional, there was no way she couldn't hear these words.

At this point, Sigrid had already frowned, comprehending this overly sudden situation.

Although it was absurd…

It was also reasonable.

Many things were connected in a miraculous way.

Then the look in her eyes finally changed, gradually shifting from confusion to focus.

Sigrid raised her hand from the throne's armrest, and the purple [Proof of Revival - Overlord], which Lan Qi hadn't put away yet, returned to the Overlord Bishop's hand, and she crushed it to pieces.

Boss Cat nodded with lingering fear at the sight.

It seemed that the Overlord Church would treat this kid as a Pioneer and cooperate with him, so there was no need to have this kid as a direct subordinate anymore.

After all, direct subordinate was the end of the line.

Any further up would be the level of Holy Son and Holy Maiden.

The appointment of a Holy Son or Holy Maiden was a momentous ceremony for a Cardinal, which would grant a person a resounding reputation, power in the branch second only to the Cardinal, and a title identical to the Bishop's designation.

In the Southwest Province, Boss Cat had heard the Revival Priests talk about how the Overlord Bishop had made it clear that she wasn't considering taking in a Holy Son, and would only take in a Holy Maiden. Moreover, she and Lan Qi had too different personalities. From ancient times to the present, bishops would never choose an apprentice who was completely different from themselves and had no potential for cultivation.

However.

Sigrid stepped down from her throne. Holding the Overlord Church Proof, she imprinted a brand new Holy Seal, which sparkled with dazzling pink light.

[Saint's Proof - Overlord]

[Category: Equipment Card]

[Grade: Pink Sacred]

[Tier: 0]

[Effect: Proof of status as Overlord Holy Son, only issued by the Overlord Church Proof. If the holder kills a Cardinal, it will be upgraded to Bishop Proof and unlock Bishop authority, and can imprint Proofs of Revival of blue precious grade or below in the Overlord Branch.]

[Note: Holder Rocky McCarthy.]

"You are the most perfect Overlord Holy Son I've ever seen. I've decided that even if it means changing all my previous rules, I want you to be my person."

Sigrid handed it to Lan Qi, not hiding her high regard.

(End of this chapter)