Many major events happened in the free world around January 25, 796 in the New Calendar. Every piece of news that would usually shock the eyeballs was now being circulated among various player groups as if it were for free. The first news that bore the brunt was naturally the appearance of the Mage Council. The news that the organization officially decided to send troops to the front lines on the 25th to join the battle against the Magic Empire signified that the organization that commands the largest number of magicians on the Free Continent has completely abandoned its neutral identity and is trying to use its own power to put out the wildfires raging outside. In the cradle of rise. However, not long after this big news broke, the Sky City, the iconic residence of the Master Council, suffered large-scale riots and attacks. Numerous messages passed back by different channels and different people also showed to the world that this attack was obviously It's a calculated revenge from the Magic Empire. Large areas of urban ruins and increasing reports of casualties appeared in front of everyone overnight, giving great confidence to all players who supported the Magic Empire and even stood on the lands occupied by the Magic Empire. The morale indirectly boosted also affected When they arrived at the frontal battlefield, the coalition forces, which had been victorious for several days, quickly lost several frontline positions. Statements from the Council of Mages quickly appeared on the homepages of major outside websites and on the desktops of major forces in the game world. The report of the seven-member council headed by Wiggins also gave an official statement to all the incidents that occurred that night. All the statements about "internal problems in the Mages Council" and "already suppressed and resolved" were not believed by anyone, including the players.
Because about everything that happened that night, part of it has been transmitted through the magic relay signal based on the earth veins through Duan Qing's relationship.
"Don't worry too much about what those people saw. If they are willing to believe us, we won't be afraid even if we let them see something."
This was a conversation that took place above the Sky City on January 25th, in the center of the Hall of Emerald. The speakers were Duan Qing with a tired face and Fernando Wiggins with a wrinkled face: "On the contrary, if they are unwilling to believe us, no matter how many excuses we make, it will be in vain."
"Judging from the current situation, there seem to be more people who don't believe your official rhetoric." Hiding the fact that he had "broadcasted" most of the battle, Duan Qing, who was sitting below, tilted his head. : "But this shouldn't matter, right? As long as the Sky City still stands here, people's confidence in the Magic Council will not collapse. Everything that happened last night can be explained as a clown farce within the Magic Council. .”
"I know what you are most concerned about, and that is Romulus, Platini's mentor." Wiggins' old face moved slightly: "I haven't informed him of this yet, but in the future With the current speed of message transmission, it’s only a matter of time before he knows.”
"It seems that you have great trust in Romulus." Duan Qing curled up the corners of his lips: "Otherwise, he should have been called back at this time, instead of allowing him to continue to serve as the mage council. Commander-in-Chief of the Frontline Army."
"This is just one of the reasons."
Raising his cloudy eyes, Wiggins's drooping eyes seemed to have just recovered from some kind of lost vitality: "I still have many things to deal with, the repair of the entire Sky City, the stability of the residents, and the remaining The remnants of the Magic Empire that have not yet been cleared out here... I am currently the only one sitting here in the Council of Seven, and I have no time to deal with any more troubles."
"The only person who can call Romulus "troublesome" is you, my mentor. Duan Qing touched his nose and smiled bitterly: "And if you are really willing, you should be able to handle it even if ten Romulus are added to it."
"I'm old and no longer useful." Fernando Wiggins did not comment on Duan Qing's words: "Old guys should do what old guys should do, and you young people should also do what you young people do. It’s the right thing to do.”
"Are you trying to trick us into joining the labor force again? Do you really think I'm stupid?" So Duan Qing pointed at his nose and said, "It's already quite good to help you dig out a senior mole by accident." , what else do you want? Can I help you destroy the Magic Empire directly? "
"Isn't this what you adventurers are doing?"
An inexplicable and strange smile once again appeared on the wrinkled old face. Wiggins stroked his gray beard and continued to smile: "Ignoring other interests and entanglements, just observe the actions of your group of adventurers during this period - Oh, I have never seen anyone so concerned and enthusiastic about this war."
"That's because it's profitable." Duan Qing rolled his eyes: "And not all the people involved in the battle are on our side, many are on their side."
"The person you mentioned before - the guy who uses blood magic." As if he was reminded of something by what the other person said, the smile on Wiggins' face faded slightly: "In your opinion , is he the "second emperor"? "
"Absolutely not, he should be just an ordinary magician who got the power of blood magic from nowhere." Duan Qing shook his head: "The reason... I originally wanted to formally introduce you to the real blood inheritance. Yes, but she was summoned by the principality today, most likely to be prosecuted."
"...Forget it, I've always been at ease with you."
He leaned back on the seat behind him. The relaxed expression of the old man wearing a black magic robe disappeared in the movement of raising his head. Countless flowing magic energy also appeared in front, back, left and right of him in this movement. Submerged in the magic lines in all directions inside the Hall of Emerald: "But if that adventurer really takes away the emperor's remains, then sooner or later the established destiny will be revived through his power."
"I'm sorry, I can't help you more." Duan Qing watched the opponent's body flickering in the circulating magic elements: "Obtaining the Sky City does provide great strategic significance to the Council of Mages, but It also bound you and your seven-member council here, and now it seems that it’s hard to say that it has benefited much.”
[In view of the general environment,
"Before the Tyran Tower was recaptured, most of the magicians in the Mages Council lost their shelter and resting place. Even for this purpose, I must obtain the Sky City to provide a new home for the magicians." Wiggins's deep voice came from the constantly humming magic energy: "Before this series of changes happen, the guardian of the Sky City can still provide me with some help-"
Having said this, he looked at Duan Qing meaningfully: "Now I can only rely on myself."
After walking out of this hall full of magical energy, Duan Qing let out a long breath. Nifeng Youran, who had been waiting here, then put down the arms he had been holding and leaned against the edge of the wall at the entrance of the hall. He straightened up in his posture: "Have you finished communicating? It was a little faster than I thought."
"It's not like learning skills from a teacher or entrusting others to learn skills. How much time can I waste?" Looking around at the busy players in the surrounding square, Duan Qing rolled his eyes at each other and said, "There's no need for you to send someone special. Someone came to monitor me, and they sent someone of your level."
"Doesn't this just show that you have a high status in our hearts?" The blade of grass held in the corner of Niufeng Youran's mouth kept floating up and down as he spoke: "As for surveillance - don't use such ugly words to describe it, the sky The Battle of the City has just ended. In addition to the power system and core system protected by the Speaker, other magic circuits have suffered varying degrees of damage. Wizard is in the most difficult time now, and we are in urgent need of talents."
"In urgent need of talents?" Duan Qing pointed to his nose, with a look of surprise on his face: "Me?"
"Aren't you? Now that you've reached this point, you still don't want to admit your own strength?" Nifeng Youran pointed at Duan Qing's nose and jumped up: "So what I hate the most is people like you who make noises during competitions. I beat anyone who dares to attack, but when I do fight, I always hide it and refuse to use my full strength. Do you think you look down on others?"
"How can I be as evil as you say?" Duan Qing scratched his shy face with his fingers: "Am I such a person?"
"You said that when people worked so hard to compete with you in the ring, they obviously knew that you had all kinds of unique skills and wanted to learn about your skills. But you didn't want to use them.
The one who didn't want to show it, finally beat him up with the skills of a three-legged cat, and then had to be humble afterwards - who are you showing your humility to? You think there aren’t enough of us for you to fight, right? "
"...So that's what you thought? I'm sorry, I didn't mean it."
"What else? Remember the time when you hit me."
"I had too many things to pay attention to at that time. Not only did I have to arrange the runes, but I also had to direct two other people to mobilize the movements of the battlefield. How could I care about so much." Duan Qing spread his hands in an innocent manner: "And you My efforts were not in vain, at least it allowed me to use my compound magic runes, right?"
"Tell me the truth, how many tricks do you have yet to use?" Nifeng lowered his arms and stared at the opponent's eyes leisurely: "Are the strengths you have shown in past battlefields your true level?"
"It's almost the same." Duan Qing shrugged his shoulders: "Even if there are other abilities, they are not easy to use."
"President Rui Riguyan also gave me a brief explanation about the charging and activation of magic runes, as well as the tactical arrangements you made." He suppressed his urge to punch people and closed his eyes leisurely. His eyes calmed down the emotion in his voice: "Luo Rigu Yan also asked me to bring you a message: remind him earlier next time, as the feeling of being burned to death will not be pleasant."
"Okay, okay." Duan Qing, who was stunned, then raised his eyebrows: "I didn't mean this. I hope you can help take this sentence back."
"I don't know what happened between you later." Nifeng Youran whispered softly: "All I know is that you and Prad had another big fight and then fell down together with the entire Hall of Eternal Life. ...By the way, has that guardian really disappeared?”
"..."
"It's also a secret that can't be told, right?"
Looking at Duan Qing's silence, the curled-up Nifeng leisurely and thoughtfully did not ask any more questions. He whispered to the several Weizard members who came forward to report and waved his hands, and then took the lead towards Duan Qing's side. He walked deep into the square and said, "Let's go. Enough time has been wasted here. We can't maintain the isolation zone in the inner city forever. We must evacuate people before noon at most."
"My investigation shouldn't waste much time." Duan Qing, who raised his head to keep up with the other party, replied casually: "Of course, this is mainly the intention of our group leader. She wants to go to the so-called "memorial place" one look. "
"Where is your leader?"
"The Principality of Tania is right below us. The specific reason... is probably to deal with some people's temptations and anxieties."
"Speaking of which, we have indeed heard similar reports."
Leading several members of Wizard to line up the surrounding crowd, Nifeng, who was leading the way, said leisurely without looking back: "I heard about the incident about Prince Chris, the results of the joint investigation between the Principality and the Empire are about to be announced. , is this news true or false?”
"It should be true. I don't have any definite news." Duan Qing, who was looking around, replied casually: "Her Royal Highness Princess Rena has been staying in Tania for so long. Logically speaking, there should be a result. Already."
"The problem is that during the period when Her Royal Highness Princess Reina stayed in Tania, there was no high-profile investigation at all." Nifeng Youran raised his own question: "Including the Frey Empire behind her, there was no No matter what targeted actions, everything looks weird."
"You don't know much about the trends in the empire, so naturally you don't know the reasons behind it." Duan Qing rubbed his nose and replied in a low voice: "But I also know more or less the inside story about the Prince Chris incident, privately I also conducted an investigation for a period of time..."
"Oh? What is your conclusion?" Faced with Duan Qing's hesitant reaction, Nifeng Youran's voice had a hint of interest in it: "Do the Imperial people believe you?"
"At this stage, there are only speculations and no complete conclusion can be formed." Duan Qing shook his head and replied: "Otherwise, this matter would not have been delayed for so long."
"Although I don't want to talk too much, I still have to remind you." Nifeng Youran continued in a low voice: "Public opinion war is also a part of war. It is one of the battlefields that the Magic Empire may use. If they get guidance from an expert behind their backs, , judging from the current critical moment——"
"It won't be long before rumors may fly all over the sky."
