While Lin An was introspectively reviewing, the conversation between the Emperor and Master Rice was also continuing.

“…… So, what gives you the confidence that the royal family can no longer suppress you and has a chance to take advantage of it? ”

Lin An was stunned when he heard this.

That's a key.

It doesn't even matter how many allies Master Rice has, and what he secretly plots.

The important thing is, who leaked the secret method, and did it leak along with the news of the demonic calamity?

Of course, Master Rice wouldn't just tell them.

A smile appeared on his solemn and solemn face, which was characteristic of a middle-aged man, and he moved back and forth between Lin An and the emperor, as if he could see the mutual suspicion in their hearts.

"It doesn't matter, Your Majesty."

"What matters is how you plan to respond to me, the fifteen archmages I represent, and many more who are still on the sidelines."

"As Master Lin said before, after dawn, they will know about this-"

"At that time, one qiē will be the same as before."

The emperor was shocked, and Lin An and several others changed color one after another.

Fifteen people.

This is half of the number of all archmages in Merlin and its three major subjects, including the Principality of Magic.

They have made it clear that they stand behind Rice's side.

Lin An didn't expect it.

She guessed that the Royal Secret Order, the Mage Tower, as well as the Meryl Kingdom and the Duchy of Stuart might all have people on Master Rice's side, but she didn't expect that the power of this alliance had infiltrated and expanded to such an extent.

More than ten figures, which has already made the incident of Yan zhòng Cheng dù, a new order of magnitude.

The number of fifteen people is only their core, and what is even more terrifying is the influence radiated by these fifteen people.

The current royal family cannot afford the consequences of fifteen archmages leaving the royal family.

The problem is that the royal family can't compromise on that either.

Lin An's mind raced as he weighed the possible consequences of his choices.

"What do you really want, sue me."

It was still the emperor who calmed down and said solemnly.

Master Rice's gaze couldn't help but fall on Lin An.

Lin An looked back calmly without fear or sorrow.

"Don't be delusional about what you won't get, Rice." Master Don Quixote said lightly.

"Don't worry, Master Don Quixote, we're not going to be so stupid as to put our minds on someone who can meet with five crowns alone, even if she's a slave."

Master Rice smiled calmly and withdrew his gaze from Lin An.

"First of all."

"We need to know the reason for what happened that night five days ago, or the news that Master Lin suddenly appeared and brought to you."

This time, Master Rice didn't look at Lin An again, but it was Lin An's turn to stare at him and narrowed his eyes.

You shouldn't underestimate the nerves of these old guys.

She thought.

Snakes, insects, rats, ants, birds, animals, and animals will have a keen intuition before the arrival of a natural disaster, and know how to avoid it automatically - how can the survival instincts of these masters be worse than that of ignorant animals.

"Yes."

The emperor did not hesitate and responded:

"This matter is about the Terrans, and I won't hide it for too long, even if you don't ask for it, I will disclose it to you within a month at the latest."

Master Rice glanced at Lin An suspiciously.

Lin An said lightly: "What His Majesty said is true. ”

But she thought in her heart, it seems that Rice and the others have recognized her as a key person, and it is not an accident to find her tonight.

Rice's expression slowed a little.

In fact, the archmage's affection will not be lightly expressed on his face at all, so it seems that Rice and the others do not want to completely fall out with the royal family, so they will cast a reconciliation signal in due course.

"Secondly, disclose the secret method of the pentagram."

"It can't be."

The Emperor once again replied categorically:

"The secret method of the pentagram cannot be completely disclosed, but the royal family can increase the number of practitioners, and the rights and obligations of one qiē are the same as those of the previous pentagram."

Master Rice said, "Ten people." ”

The folds between the emperor's white eyebrows deepened a little, but he only took a breath before saying:

"Yes."

Lin An didn't know what the others present thought, but she admired the bargaining between the two in her heart.

They seem to know each other's weights and bottom lines, and behind every sentence, there are countless decisions and compromises that have been considered.

It contains a lot of information, and Lin An can only see part of it, which is already complicated.

The two of them seem to have an invisible balance, and the chips enter the market separately, you come and go, one after another, bargaining at the same time, but also casting all kinds of messages.

The sentence "one qiē rights and obligations are the same as the previous five-pointed star" alone has a profound meaning for tonight's situation;

And Master Rice's "ten people" is not the result of careful consideration, it is similar to the royal family's original move of using the pentagram to divide the court mage group, but it was Master Rice who took the initiative to make a fuss about the royal family in this way in the future, burying a thorn.

"One last condition, one question."

"This is a question that His Majesty can answer right now."

Lin An frowned.

She had already guessed Rice's problem, but when Master Rice tested her, the Emperor had not yet arrived.

Hesitate flashed in her heart, and in the end, she didn't stop Master Rice's question.

Master Rice's gaze lingered on the emperor's face, and he said unexpectedly:

“…… Is the secret method that can really help us advance to the Legendary in Master Lin? ”

The emperor was in a state of flux.

This reaction makes the answer self-evident.

Wolf Sword Master and Master Alberta suddenly changed color, and they couldn't help but turn their heads suddenly and look at Lin An.

If it weren't for Master Don Quixote still staring at Master Rice unmoved, if Master Rice suddenly escaped at this time, the success rate would definitely be no less than seventy percent.

But no matter how fierce their reaction was, it couldn't make Lin An more terrified than Master Rice's gaze.

It was as if he had suddenly rediscovered Lin An, and like the most greedy robber looking at a rare treasure, the most lustful playboy had seen a stunning beauty.

But after the urgent longing in his eyes could not be concealed at all, Master Rice's gaze flickered several times, as if he was jealous for some unknown reason, and he tried his best to control the feelings at this time with his reason, and converged his gaze.

This kind of jealousy is too obvious, just like the previous desire, it is simply not what a half-step legendary powerhouse should leak.

Lin Anxin felt strange.

"You're not completely carried away by greed, Rice."

Master Don Quixote spoke up for the first time and sneered:

"If you're carried away by tonight's shun, I'll be happy to celebrate your death on this day next year."

"Master Lin's sect has possessed the true secret method for at least a thousand years, and no one will be stupid enough to kill themselves if such a thing exists."

"What's more, the events of that night at the foot of Baiyun Mountain, everyone watched, and no one in the human race would be crazy enough to provoke at least five people standing behind him."

"We know very well what we are capable of, and the royal family will have some scruples about us, but your crown will not be like that."

Master Rice had something to say, not so much an explanation, but more like a guarantee for Lin An.

Master Don Quixote did not look good, and secretly scolded Rice for being cunning.

What is the most direct consequence of the leakage of the truth about the secret method?

Undoubtedly, Lin An's safety immediately became extremely dangerous.

Master Rice's statement has to be said to be very knowledgeable about current affairs.

Lin An heard the second meaning of Master Rice's words, she glanced at the emperor, hesitated for a moment, and turned her gaze back to Master Rice.

"It seems that you already know this, in that case, why did you attack me just now?"

"When you have an obsession in your heart that has existed for no less than 300 years, and the opportunity to realize this obsession suddenly appears in front of you, it can be achieved almost as soon as you reach out, and it will be difficult to curb the desire in your heart if it is you."

Master Rice replied:

"The moment I saw you walking alone at night, I even had the thought of acting alone, but in the end this thought was restrained by my reason."

It turns out that this is the reason why Master Rice appeared alone tonight.

Lin An was not afraid, but he had a further understanding of the sentence "equality only exists on the basis of equal power".

If she hadn't shown the strength to be captured by Master Rice just now, then the follow-up development might be a different situation.

Yes, Lin An is extremely powerful in the background now, and it can be said that no one in the entire human race can afford to provoke her.

But the backstage is just the backstage after all.

Rational self-control like Master Rice would have such a reaction, and Lin An could no longer underestimate the possible reactions of other masters after the secret method was leaked.

For a while, everyone looked at Lin An.

Lin An, who became the focus, didn't seem to notice the change in the atmosphere, and was silent for a while before speaking:

"You understand...... Are there any consequences for telling the truth? ”

These words were addressed to Master Rice.

Master Rice's expression was calm.

"I understand."

Master Don Quixote had a strange look on his face, and the emperor was inexplicably calm.

And Master Alberta and Worf Swordmaster were still a little unclear, they could hear the sharp edge in Lin An and Master Rice's words, and from the changing atmosphere, they faintly understood something.

Master Rice's attitude has changed obviously, and Lin An has completely understood.

"The person who leaked the secret method to you will definitely not think that you are really fighting this idea."

Master Rice smiled slightly, it was a genuinely comforting, slightly smug smile, as if he was the victor in the end.

"Shameless old fellow!"

Master Don Quixote scolded in a low voice, not so soft, that everyone present heard it.

The emperor let out a long sigh, looked at Lin An and Master Rice with a complicated look, and said calmly:

"From this moment on, Master Rice, you are no longer the Chief Archmage of the Court Mage Regiment."

"Do your will, Your Majesty."

Master Rice bowed slightly.

Wolf's Juggernaut and Master Alberta finally understood the current situation, and their faces were filled with shocked, dazed, and incredibly complex expressions.

"Oh my God......"

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