VenerableDio

A man who once tasted the bitter flavor of betrayal and isolation has been given another chance in life, armed with a system and his wits from his previous life, how would he fare in a foreign world where the only thing that matters is not how right you are but how powerful you are?

Rio Casmir is someone outside the scope of human understanding, for his objective, he will cheat, lie, scheme, and kill. He will tolerate no obstruction toward the apex of power

Join our protagonist to see how he will venture the arduous path to the pinnacle of power.

Keywords: Reincarnation, Action, Adventure, System, Male Protagonist, Anti-hero Protagonist, Calm Protagonist, Cautious Protagonist, Cheat, Selfish Protagonist, Strength-based Social Hierarchy, Hard-Working Protagonist

The Revered Magus

"You said I took advantage of people's misfortune" Adrian said losing any childish tendencies

The minister sensing this shift nodded his head in approval wanting him to go on

"Do you know what I plan to do with the money?" Adrian asked

"Enlighten me, Your Highness" The minister replied

"I plan on using half the funds to aid the poor, in other words, you could say I'm investing in the poverty of the people" Adrian chuckled

The minister stayed quiet and wanted to see where this was leading

"The Empress is from a Ducal household, she practically has the majority of nobles on her side, so what can I do to balance things out?" Adria asked a rhetorical question

"Gaining the support of the people" The minister of personnel answered his so-called rhetorical question

"That's what I want to take advantage of, not the misfortune but the support" Adrian nodded

"The other half?" The minister asked

Revered Magus Chapter 222 - Backer?