"Ah, I finally found you."
Straight through the noisy crowd, the magician player who just appeared here looks no different from other ordinary magician players, except for the name ID that also unabashedly shows his identity and the force he belongs to. The crowd of players he passed through attracted eyebrows: "I heard that you are the Sky-Breaking Blade, and you are also the person who disappeared from the Fool's Adventure Group a long time ago, so I came."
"...It's you." Looking at the four words "Nifeng Youran" in silence for a moment, Duan Qing's eyes immediately glanced in the direction of the blooming flowers left behind him: "You are here to sell again What?"
"Promotion?" Repeated the word, Nifeng Youran then smiled helplessly as if he understood something: "Ha, there is nothing wrong with the word 'promotion'. After all, during this period of time, door-to-door There should only be more people asking you for advice.”
"Really?" Duan Qing still had an indifferent expression: "We have indeed received a lot of requests for assistance during this period. Of course, there are many people who want to take the initiative to provide us with help - or provide financial sponsorship. , but most of them are one of the member guilds of the New Alliance, and they can be regarded as our insiders."
"You, an active professional player in Wizard, plan to negotiate with us under the same name?"
As he said these words, a sharp feeling gradually appeared on his expressionless face. Nifeng Youran, who was aware of it, then tugged on the gray magic robe on his body and removed the pocket that was originally blocking his head. The cap was a little tighter: "You worry too much."
"I am indeed here to be a representative this time, but I am not a representative of Wizard."
A bit of smile escaped from the shadow with only the lower half of his face, and Nifeng Youran, who lowered his head, began to exude a sharp aura: "Don't forget my other identity: I am Immeraid's One of the representatives at the table is also the chief magic apprentice of the water mage Christine."
"...You represent the Council of Mages?" Duan Qing was slightly surprised by the answer. Duan Qing couldn't help but look diagonally above the camp, which was still recovering its original appearance: "What about the Thousand Fingered Crane?"
"Of course she is also one of the envoys representing the Mages Council, one of the first batch." He emphasized the last few words, Nifeng Youran couldn't help but show a bit of pride: "Because of the lack of progress during this period, the Council I finally decided to send a replacement envoy, and that person is me."
“Is this also the assessment of the parliament?”
Looking at most of the magician members and players who were still busy at the end of his field of vision, Duan Qing, who had been silent for a long time, finally broke his silence: "The Council of Mages thinks Thousand Finger Crane can no longer be reused?"
"No, even if you are a member of the Seven-person Council, you will not easily comment on other members and their chief magic apprentice." Nifeng leisurely raised his head and smiled: "Interfering with the teaching work of other great magicians is not allowed in the Council of Mages. Li Ke is a taboo among taboos, and no one is willing to take the initiative to take this anger on themselves."
"I came here this time because the Council of Mages thought that Thousand-Zhihe Crane... ahem, might have failed to fulfill its responsibilities a little bit." He gestured to clear his throat, and then the magician took two sticks. He raised his pinched fingers in front of Duan Qing: "The Mage Council needs to develop, especially now that this new continent has been discovered. The branch of the Council must be established as soon as possible to prevent the Magic Empire and other guys from abusing these ancient resources. Grab and take away at will.”
"These things you mentioned have already happened a long time ago." So Duan Qing curled his lips and muttered: "But Xiaoqian has definitely not been idle during this time, she just-"
"She just keeps hanging around you."
After finishing this sentence on behalf of the other party, Nifeng Youran, who was wearing a magic robe and hood, didn't seem to care at all about upsetting the legendary figure in front of her: "This matter was mentioned in her report. She claimed that it was for To better manage local team relations, it is also to improve my magic skills - ha! Improve what? Are you sure it is your magic skills, not your pitiful and wishful thinking? "
"..."
"Sorry, my choice of words may not be appropriate."
Facing Duan Qing's silent stare at him, Nifeng leisurely dropped his arms that he had just stretched out to both sides: "But in the eyes of the members of Immeraid, our Freya and her men The chief magic apprentice has indeed delayed the business. If things continue like this, we don’t know when our branch will be established."
"So they replaced you?" Duan Qing took a deep breath and finally suppressed the dull feeling in his heart: "How can I believe what you said?"
"Wouldn't you know this kind of thing if you ask the Mages Council?"
As if he was telling something that should be taken for granted, Nifeng Youran raised his eyebrows in surprise: "If I remember correctly, you should also be one of the chief magic apprentices, right? Don't you also lack the most basic skills? trust and loyalty?”
"..."
"Ah, I forgot. It seems that you have lost contact with the Mages Council longer than anyone else." Nifeng Youran reached out and pressed the edge of his hood. Nifeng Youran seemed to know Duan Qing's silence this time again. Reason: "It's such a pity that when the rest of us are trying our best to build a good relationship with Emerald, you, the most important guy, are not here. If you had chosen to stay in Sky City, the situation would be Maybe it won’t be like this now, hahahaha!”
"It is true that I have lost contact with the Mages Council for a relatively long time, but in terms of the time I have lost contact with my mentor, you should not be far behind me." Ignoring the sarcasm in the other party's words, Duan Qing Finally started his own counterattack: "How long has it been since you last seen Christine?"
"I'm afraid this is the biggest reason why the Mages Council chose you to come."
It was another silence that brought the atmosphere to a freezing point, but the role of the silence changed subtly. Nifeng Youran, who lowered his head again, also hid his face in the interlacing of light and shadow again, and after a long while, he slowly spoke out. Answered his own answer: "Yes, compared to the situation of not returning home and freezing reputation, the current situation of 'losing the mentor' is the most desperate. The Mages Council, which cannot determine Christine's whereabouts, cannot escape." Let’s choose a new water magician in advance to take over the opponent’s position.”
"I have been a joke in Imorydri for this period of time." The clenched fist slowly unclenched again, and a bitter arc appeared at the corner of Nifeng Leiyou's mouth again: "Even if I choose a new Member of the Council, I have been recognized as Christine's chief magic apprentice and it is impossible for me to inherit this position and responsibility. If I want to regain my future in this world, I can only find my mentor safely. Come."
"Very good, at least on this point, we have the same purpose as you." He crossed his arms and nodded, Duan Qing's expression and tone also softened a little: "We already have some in the realm of the void. Progress, I hope your presence will not be an obstacle."
"Huh, I will find her in my own way." Without accepting Duan Qing's kindness, Nifeng Youran resumed his original sharp and arrogant attitude: "The chief magic apprentice cannot bow to the magic apprentices of other factions, Weiza Germany cannot easily accept gifts from the new alliance, so just watch with your eyes wide open."
"Okay, okay, as long as you don't waste the efforts of Xiaoqian and her team during this period." He reached out to press the hostility coming towards him, Duan Qing curled his lips and turned his face to the side again: "And - —For some unknown reason, Freya and her apprentice are not in a stable mood and state right now, so you'd better pay attention."
"If they ended up like this because of their own reasons and methods...ha, then there's nothing I can do to help." Spreading his hands, Nifeng leisurely replied with a meaningless look: "They should know this truth much better than me. , otherwise——things will really become difficult to handle.”
"You can go visit Freya first, it's in that direction." Pointing to a corner of the camp behind the right side of the opponent, Duan Qing, whose forehead was covered with black lines, replied in a low voice: "Related matters You should check with her yourself. The outcome of the negotiation depends on your ability. In addition... there is one more thing I want to remind you. This camp is full of various guilds, clubs and local forces. , be careful what you say and do.”
"There is also an enemy's spy lurking here, right?" It seemed that he had already understood the situation here, and Nifeng leisurely smiled with understanding: "Now that you have been 'exposed', this situation cannot occur at all. It’s just as it should be.”
"Even if you only consider the bright side, there will be more people like me to blame you."
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Nifeng Youran's words are not without purpose. Indeed, more and more guild players and original forces in the free world have begun to find Duan Qing as time goes by. Some of them do so because they want to open up a new world. As for Duan Qing's support, some came here purely because they yearned for Duan Qing's past reputation. Already annoyed by this situation, the gray-robed magician who was still busy repairing the Violet Domain also began to assign similar reception work to other members of the Qingling Adventure Group. Later, when the situation worsened, he had to The big bosses of Xiuyu Liushang and the New Alliance were used as shields for players who came to ask for autographs and photos.
However, no matter how many ways he uses to avoid the consequences of his "return to the world," there are still some visitors that Duan Qing cannot refuse.
"Oh my! It's so desolate here!"
Amman Antel, who deliberately showed a loud voice and played with a metal ball in his hand, separated the team of players sent by Xuyu Liushang to isolate and protect Duan Qing from interference, and walked over looking around: "But I like it! Even if I like it! Even at the age I am now, the blazing fire called 'Trailblazer' has never been extinguished!"
"What kind of wind brings you here?" Duan Qing had to stop what he was doing, and took out his body from the purple light bathing him: "You seem to be in good spirits - already Don’t you need to continue to punish yourself in the imperial capital?”
"Drenier was generous, and the old prime minister guaranteed me with his life, so I was released." The old man in a black coat stretched out his seemingly skinny arms and replied energetically: "Oh my, my old life is still busy. It seems that the goddess of fate still doesn't intend to let my life end in inaction."
"If the life of the president who leads and manages the Adventurers Association of the entire continent can be called mediocre, then I can't imagine anyone else whose life can be more exciting." Duan Qing responded calmly. Looking at the words of the old man in front of him: "Why, do you no longer need to take care of things in the empire?"
"Just leave those chores to Hannah."
Waving his hand casually, the former president of the Adventurers Association, who once stood on the opposite side of Duan Qing and was later imprisoned in Redcar City for a long time, replied nonchalantly: "And - Look at the hard work of this trip, how could I just leave it alone and let someone else come over?"
"Hard work?" He sighed silently in his heart, but Duan Qing finally agreed and asked: "What hard work?"
"Of course it's about establishing an adventurer branch!" Aman glared at the players in front of him, and then raised his beard and laughed a few more times: "Isn't this a matter of course! Look at you guys With so many adventurers gathered here now, I even feel like I’ve arrived too late!”
"As a member of the association, I naturally agree with your personal visit." He tilted his head and sighed aside, and Duan Qingfu put on his formulaic smile again: "But the situation here should be the same for you. I see, let alone how desolate the conditions are, almost everyone here is working hard to revive the stronghold, and we really can’t spare any manpower——"
"No, no! I can take care of the branch affairs myself." Interrupting Duan Qing's words, the bright reflection of the metal ball shone between Anman's waving hands: "You just go about your business!"
"Sorry for the poor reception, but...it's really surprising that the president of the association went through so much trouble to come here in person." Duan Qing rolled his eyes and started to test from another angle: " This place is a mixed bag, and all forces are entrenched here. If we accidentally offend too many people, we really can't afford it."
"A mixed bag of fish and dragons? The power is entrenched? Thank you for your ability to say it." He stared at Duan Qing with his eyes wide open for a while, and Anman Antel put his hands on his hips and blew his beard: "You have run this place in such a mess, you still have the nerve to call yourself... An Imperial?"
"His Majesty the Emperor and the Princess have always been concerned about the movements of this guy like you!"
