"You ......"

Xiaowei was speechless in surprise. On the other hand, in Xiaowei's inner world, the girl is anxiously trying to take back control of her body.

[Okay Xiaowei! The girl said anxiously, "I'll leave it to me here, you go back to the world of consciousness to rest!" 】

But Xiaowei didn't give an inch.

Didn't you hear that," she replied firmly, "He's calling me. Let me deal with it here. 】

For a while, the girl had nothing to do. She knew that John Goth was the protagonist of the world destined for her, but Vicky didn't know - what if she did something drastic?

"Just a few minutes ago, I had several different guesses about your true identity, and now that I think about it, I'm really thinking about it," John Goth said gracefully, "I think your mental health needs further examination, but you are the jewel of the new generation of mages in the Okad Federation, the outstanding Victoria Douglas. Good evening, Honorable Miss Douglas. ”

The young man with short brown hair bowed to Victoria. Xiaowei, that is, Miss Douglas, accepted it calmly, and the earthlings in the inner world couldn't laugh a little.

"I didn't think I was so famous." Xiaowei responded calmly, "But who are you?" Merchant of the French State of Elrios - I'm afraid that's not your real identity, is it? ”

"I have more than one identity, Miss Douglas, and the merchant is one of my favorites. However, at this moment, I am really not talking to you as a businessman. ”

"Show your real name."

"John Goth is my real name, Miss Douglas. Like you, I am a mage. ”

Xiao Wei had a strange expression on her face. Then, as if she remembered something, she cried out.

"I remember," Xiaowei stared at the man in front of her, "I heard your name...... One of the most talented mages of the founding of the French State of Elrios, 'the brightest of the stars' - Elrios is desperately trying to hide your name, but we still ......"

"'The brightest star of the stars' and the like are just false praises." Goth bowed humbly, "Among the many young mages in Elrios, I am just one of the ordinary. ”

"Some people said you're dead," Xiaowei sighed, "I didn't expect you to be alive." Did I stumble upon your secret? ”

"Anyone has a secret, Miss Douglas," said Goth calmly, "my identity is only one of many secrets. Even without your presence, the current high-level officials of various countries have confirmed the news that I am still alive. Now, like an ordinary mage, I serve in the Legrios Legacy. Consider me an ordinary representative of the French State. ”

"Honesty is always a lacking quality for a mage," said Vigil, "and you seem to be more honest than I thought, Mr. Goth. There's just one thing I'm puzzled about: how did you find out who I really am? By name and physiognomy? ”

Goth shook his head and smiled.

"Just now," he said, "I received a communication from the intelligence services of Elrios. The Okadian Federation is tracking you for defection, Miss Douglas. Is there such a coincidence in the world? ”

"I see, you've been maintaining spell communication with the country," Xiao Wei nodded, "but in any case, it's too risky for you to call my name directly." In case ......"

"At first it was a casual temptation," said Goth, "and as soon as I called out your full name, your expression betrayed everything. I don't believe that your previous performance was all your disguise, and your defection itself was strange - what disease did you have? Is it really memory loss? Or is it a dual personality? ”

[I almost came into contact with the truth......] The girl in the world of consciousness shuddered.

Thankfully, Gort didn't dig any further.

"We'll have time to talk about it later," said Gotman, nonchalantly, "and the point now is that now that you have acknowledged Victoria Douglas's identity, I, as the representative of the French state of Errios, have to think about ......."

The young man paused: "...... In order to preserve relations between the two countries, you will be extradited back to the Federation. It was a great choice......"

Don't listen to him! That's just a bluff! The girl reminded eagerly.

But Xiaowei didn't need to be reminded. She stared at Goth, not saying a word.

Sure enough, Goth glanced at Xiaowei with a smile, and then continued: "But given what we know about your personality, there are also some information we have from the side...... We have to wonder about the possibility of your innocence. If you are only being unilaterally oppressed by Okad, it is obviously immoral to send you back......"

[This cunning mage politician......] Xiaowei finally couldn't help but complain in her heart.

[Under his identity as a mage, he has this businesslike nasty face to those who can't be trusted...... It's better to keep him in the state of a small businessman all the time......] The girl strongly agrees with Xiaowei's opinion.

Goeth was not aware of Victoria's complex inner workings: "If you insist on your innocence and explain the situation to us, Miss Douglas, the French Powers are willing to protect you. ”

"That sounds great!" Vicky replied.

"I can call the shots, for your safety, maybe initially, your freedom will be somewhat restricted, but soon, you will be granted the same rights as normal Errios nationals. Accordingly, we would appreciate your cooperation in providing some information. Goth continued.

"What else?" Xiao Wei replied, "The outstanding mage who is known as the representative of the 'Golden Generation' of Elrios can't only put forward these boring conditions, right? ”

"You're right, Miss Douglas," said Goth, calmly, "and the French Kingdom welcomes all outstanding mages to join us. I believe...... One day, you will be able to stand side by side with me in the French power. ”

Although she didn't give any promises, Xiaowei was still relieved in her heart. As she had expected, the French state was happy to give itself a decent position. He's a spell-casting genius. No country would have too many high-end talents.

[Promise him, Xiaowei.] The girl is also talking to Xiaowei in the world of consciousness.

[Hmm?] 】

[His proposal is in line with our expectations.] 】

[You really think highly of this guy...... It doesn't matter, though. 】

So Xiaowei smiled.

"Very well," said the mage girl earnestly, "I hope you will keep your word, 'Star of the Stars'." ”

"Call me Goth, Miss Douglas," Goth said, holding out his hand, "It's an honor to have you on board. I look forward to working with you in the greatest city of Errios. ”

The two of them clasped hands together.

"The deal is reached." Goth said.

"Actually, not all of them ...... I want," Xiaowei began to mutter.

You're too anxious, hermit. She grumbled in her heart, "We should knock him hard again. 】

"I don't think he's a person who can be blackmailed easily," the girl said, "Also, don't call me a "hermit!" 】

"Wait a minute...... Goth, as if suddenly remembering something, "there is one more thing. I think...... It's a bit presumptuous though......"

The brown-haired youth hesitated for a few seconds. Eventually, however, he made up his mind and took out a pair of crystal-cast handcuffs from his bosom. Under the moonlight, the delicate handcuffs reflect the misty light, like a dream.

"It's a bit of a faux please, Miss Douglas, put on these handcuffs before we reach the capital," said Gort, as if trying to make his tone seem natural, "and its chains are elastic and don't interfere with your normal life." It only works to cut off your connection to the sea of clouds, so that you can't cast spells properly. ”

"What did you say?" Xiaowei's face changed slightly.

"You need not be overly concerned," said Goth, helplessly, "and no one else can see the handcuffs. and ......"

"That's an insult to me personally!" Xiaowei's voice completely cooled. She rudely interrupted Goth.

[Hey, Xiaowei, calm down......]

The girl in Xiaowei's mind anxiously tried to communicate with Xiaowei, but Xiaowei did not respond to her at all. Our time-traveler girl feels like she's going crazy: the basic agreement between the two sides doesn't seem to last a minute before it collapses. One or two, are mages so arrogant?

"I don't mean to insult you, Miss Douglas," said Goth, mildly, "but you are, after all, a brilliant young mage, and your actions are dangerous and unpredictable to the average man. Personally, I don't mind keeping you free for long, but rather I would love to. But there will still be many people throughout the French country who are worried about your arrival. In order to dispel their concerns, I hope that you will bear with this little unhappiness for a while. ”

"After going around for a long time, you haven't been on orders," Xiao Wei sneered, "Let me guess who gave the order?" Stewart, the archon of the 'White City'? Or some legendary mage? ”

"While I did receive some instructions, ......," Goet said firmly, "I was ultimately subject to my own judgment. I believe in your power, Miss Douglas, and I want to limit it. I think that this restriction is also a kind of respect for the strong. ”

Xiaowei snorted disdainfully.

"That's a nice word, but that's plain talk," she said, "and let the guys who 'instruct' you come." In any case, my peers are not qualified to handcuff me. ”

[Xiaowei, you are enough...... the girl said anxiously. But Xiaowei didn't respond.

But Goth waved his hand in time: "Why? Miss Douglas, will you obey the arrangements of Stewart or other powerful mages and disagree with me? Do you think my qualifications and strength are not enough? ”

"Exactly. You have no superiority in front of me, John Goth. Xiaowei said proudly, "We are also called geniuses." You don't have the authority to command me to do anything! ”

The girl in Xiaowei's mind felt helpless. She could almost guess Goth's response......

Sure enough, our original protagonist, Mr. Seemed, fell into deep thought.

"In that case, Miss Douglas, you obey the arrangements of the French power of Erios, but you do not obey me personally, is that so?" He said thoughtfully.

"That's right." Xiaowei puffed out her chest.

"As long as I prove that I am far superior to you, will you follow my arrangement?"

[It's coming, it's coming...... The standard protagonist-style trap ......] The girl in Xiaowei's heart secretly complained.

"Of course." Xiaowei said unceremoniously.

Goth laughed. He took out a spellcasting kit from his pocket and threw it at Xiaowei......

"This is ......" Xiaowei was stunned for a moment.

"I'll give you an hour to prepare," Goth said, "and you can think and prepare for the spell you want to cast. After an hour, we can have a spell battle. Time was limited, and we were only allowed to use three spells, including countering each other's spells. If I win, you're going to have to be handcuffed. ”

"But if I win......"

"Then it's up to you," said Goth, without hesitation, "and you win with a tie." ”