Mildern Island, where the Mildern family is founded, was originally just a reef under the surface of the sea, but after thousands of years of ingenuity, it has developed into a large island with an area of tens of square kilometers.

In the center of the island, the white tower rises into the sky, spreading out like a wing-like skirt, enclosing workshops and castles on one side and several causeways stretching out into the sea on the other.

At the end of a causeway, a vast platform was opened, where hundreds of people gathered to celebrate another major achievement in the development of the Mildern plane, as well as the birthday of the Mildern patriarch, Pero.

The mage family of the Storm Islands has several indicators to meet the standard of "big".

How many years of history, how many legends there are, how many spell patents have been obtained, and how big the workshop is are all fundamental. Indicators such as whether to build a tower in Silver City and whether there are seats in the Supreme Council are mandatory. And completing the development of several planes is one of the hardest indicators.

The so-called "completion of exploration" does not mean the exhaustive exploration of an outer plane, or the construction of resource development facilities such as mines and collection stations. Instead, after anchoring the outer plane, the spatial gap is transformed into a permanent spatial channel, and then the membraneization process is started. Until the sub-dimensional mask completely envelops the entire outer plane, turning into a secondary half-plane of the Storm Islands.

To put it bluntly, it's to turn an outer plane into your own backyard.

Of course, this plane cannot be complete, just some fragments. Even so, the smallest fragments are far beyond the volume of a mountain.

This is a big project, and all the links are often measured in decades or even centuries, and the resources consumed are astronomical.

The final "filming" link involves the change of the secondary mask, and there are only a few fixed indicators every year, which are coordinated by the Supreme Council to operate the secondary mask. These indicators are not obtained by Jin Buerle alone, but also have to carry out various relationship operations, and the indicators obtained are all years or even more than ten years later.

Because the cost of the "membraneization" link is too high, the plane fragments to be developed by each family have been carefully considered and carefully selected, and it is expected to bring a return that far exceeds the investment.

Outer planes that are too big, too small, or of little value can only be controlled in other ways. There are many different means, from occupying the entrance to the dimensional gap to building a permanent spatial passage, which of course does not ensure a secure ownership.

The Gazrion family inherited the floating crystal plane of the main family, but because it was too large, the secondary mask could not be filmed, and could only control the entrance to the plane gap.

Therefore, whether the plane has been opened up, and how many planes have been developed, it intuitively reflects the power of the magician family.

The outer plane pioneered by the Mildern family is a fragment of the Earth Elemental Plane, which contains rich Earth Elemental Resources. This is also the fifth plane of the Mildern family to open the membrane link, and after completion, the ranking of the Storm Islands family will be even higher.

Deliberately putting the time of opening the film together with the birthday, this is almost the practice of all families. And this target, which was obtained ten years ago, just in time for the reorganization of the High Council, will undoubtedly significantly increase the prestige of the Mildern family.

The presence of Queen Theresia's special envoy, Duke Richie Prell, added to the celebration. This man's popularity in the Storm Islands has surpassed that of the Queen, although to the upper echelons of the mage, this popularity is equivalent to a headache.

In the center of the platform, Perot and Li Qi pinched a corner and unveiled the curtain at the same time amid the sound of the ceremonial trumpets.

Under the curtain is a life-size statue of a little boy, made of mythril and blinding. The statue is said to be modeled after six-year-old Perro, and the artistic processing of a certain part makes the guests eat and laugh.

Sunlight casts on the statue, and on the sea side of the platform, a light door opens, gradually widening until the entire platform is cut off. Inside the Gate of Light was an endless rocky plain, and you could faintly see the dust raised, which was the activity of earth elemental creatures.

The edge of the light gate was churning with a blurred mist of light, and the second-dimensional mask was extending towards this plane, and if nothing else, in about five to ten years, this dimensional fragment would be wrapped in the second-dimensional mask and become a subsidiary half-plane of the Storm Islands.

Warm applause rang out, Perro smiled and waved to the guests in response, and Li Qi also applauded next to him.

"Duke, I am not happy at all," Perro said with a smile, looking like he was chatting with Richie, "I thought that we would develop a beautiful relationship that goes beyond friendship, why did we come to this point?"

Ever since Richie threw out the little boy at auction, he and Perro have been strangers and have never seen each other again. Litch was still staying at the Mildern Mansion and attending the celebration as originally planned, and the two were still intimate in front of the guests, but the last layer of untorn skin was revealed.

Li Qi also responded with a smile: "I also think that the patriarch can judge the situation, follow the trend, and regard the path I brought with me as the right direction for the future, rather than just a paint used to decorate the façade." ”

It was not the initial plan to turn against Perro, and he also hoped to win Pero to actively join the queen's faction, but this was not the primary goal. Losing the little boy to deter the magician is an established policy, and if it is not changed because of this, Perot is destined to be pitted.

Since Perot couldn't see the situation clearly, he no longer made useless efforts and directly killed things.

However, at this moment, in the spirit of humanitarianism, he still said one more thing: "The Storm Islands will eventually be opened, and the magicians will eventually integrate into the world, and the sooner you make your choice, the sooner you will benefit." Look at Zold, now an earl. ”

"Zold, hehe......"

Pero sneered: "The Queen's watchdog, and the Duke's thug? I didn't choose him as the heir of the family, it was really wise, the root of the magician is the Storm Islands, and those who forget the root are destined to be punished." ”

"Magicians are not mortals, and magicians must keep their distance from mortals in order to enjoy glory forever. Even if you're the queen, don't think of magicians as vassals and subordinates. When your queen sets foot on the Purple Mountain and rests the sword of loyalty on the neck of the red and white robes, come and talk to the magician about how to share the world. ”

Li Qi was silent, and said in his heart that rotten wood cannot be carved, and I have done my best.

The riding wall on Perot's face comes from the arrogance in his bones, and the arrogance of the magician looking down on mortals. It's not because of profit, it's about maintaining such arrogance.

"By the way, there used to be a ritual for magicians to open up the plane, but because it was too wasteful, everyone canceled this ritual later. Today I was not too happy and decided to resume such a ceremony. ”

Pei Luo smiled gently, but the corners of his mouth pulled a strange arc, and what he said also made Li Qi scratch his head: "Your Excellency Duke is worthy of being the Pope of Eros, for the sake of the well-being of mortals, he does not hesitate to offend the entire Storm Islands, and he is also full of kindness and love for the people around him. ”

He raised his left hand and rubbed a ring on his index finger: "Even if it is someone who has nothing to do with him, even if it is a slave in someone else's family, he is full of pity, and even does not hesitate to continue to offend me, it is just a slave......

Richie's pupils constricted, Josie!?

Yesterday she had already gone to Zold, who had hidden her in a safe house that would definitely shield her from the detection of the Soul Contract. Debbie, the half-elf maid, did ask him about it, and he pushed it to Richie's side, but Debbie didn't come to Richie, thinking that they had put the matter aside for the time being.

Perro looked at the ring and said kindly, "Josie, I know you can hear me, answer my call and come back to me." As long as you slap Duke Prell in the face, I will write off the previous matter. You can continue to practice magic and get the necessary resources. ”

Li Qi secretly gasped, he really underestimated the magician's means of controlling slaves. Even if the soul contract can't detect it, there is still a way to send a message to Josie.

Josie, I hope you made the right choice......

After Pero finished speaking, he pointed his finger, and a bright blue light swept through the air.

A few seconds later, the figure of the black-haired girl in the double ponytail pierced through the blue light and appeared beside the two.

Josie was pleasantly surprised: "Old, sir!? Are you telling the truth?"

In the distance, Finn shouted, "Josie!"

Li Qi also screamed in his heart and sighed secretly.

Perro said kindly: "Of course it's true, but it depends on whether the duke really likes you enough, pities you enough, and is willing to slap you." ”

As soon as Josie appeared, she saw Richie, but she didn't dare to look at him, and at this time, she was reassured, turned to him timidly, but said expectantly: "Duke, you ...... You're a good person, can you help me one more time?"

Finn shouted, "Josie, what do you want to do!?"

When shouting, he, Bobby and the others made a gesture at the same time, rushing over to protect them.

Li Qi raised his hand and stopped them.

"A slap in exchange for a person's bright future, this deal is a good deal, I hope the patriarch will keep his word. ”

He turned to Josie and nodded, "Come on......"

If Josie hadn't been an Archaeor but an assassin, and hadn't asked for help before, Richie wouldn't have taken such a risk.

Now he is sure that Pei Luo just wants to humiliate him, although Qiao Qian has made a wrong choice, but just sacrificing some face, there is a chance to buy her time, Li Qi really thinks it is worth it, anyway, Pei Luo is running out of time.

The only headache is that when Menessus and Hathaway's people are in trouble, he still has to find a way to keep Josie from this slap and all his previous efforts in vain.

"Yes, I'm sorry, Duke!

Josie said, but without hesitation, she waved her hand and gave Li Qi a slap in the face. The force was not heavy, but there was a crisp snap, and everyone present heard it.

The guests let out a low cry of surprise, and Perot smiled proudly: "Haha...... Richie, Richie, Richie, you deserve it!"

The old legend sighed deeply: "But it's not enough, it's not enough ......"

The blue light in his hand flickered, and a scroll appeared, emitting a misty glow.

"This is Josie's soul contract, what will happen to Josie if I destroy it?"

Hearing this, Josie's pupils dilated, her cheeks turned white instantly, and she moaned, "Old ...... Sir?"

Perro continued: "Since you like her so much, and you want to protect her at all costs, continue to prove it to me. ”

The wrinkles on the old man's face trembled, and a warm light burst out from the cloudy pupils of the bean, and he heard him say, "Hold my legs, beg me, and I will break Josie's soul contract." ”

Li Qijian raised his eyebrows: "Pei Luo, are you still sober, do you understand what you are talking about?"

It was already a great insult to let a slave slap him, the queen's envoy, in public, and it was clear from the look of the guests that something had happened.

Now that he has to make inches, I have to suspect that this guy has something wrong with his brain.

Of course, Li Qi was also very weak when he spoke, after all, he had already arranged for Pei Luo to have an aftermath.

"Richie, I didn't force you, you can ignore this little slave at all", Peero said innocently, "As for the relationship between us, can it be worse? ”

Josie stood to the side, a look of fear and remorse on her face, her body trembling, and it took all her strength to keep her from falling to the ground.

She has regretted it, she has despaired......

Perot's voice spread, and the words "Hold my legs and beg me" were clearly sent to everyone's ears.

Finn and Bobby gritted their teeth, their eyes cracking.

Even though he had received the baptism of revolutionary faith and no longer regarded Li Qi as a lord or master, the leader was insulted like this, and everyone felt the same way, and their anger rose to the extreme.

Fortunately, Li Qi considered that he was only here to show his face today, and was ready to slip away at any time, so he only took a few of them with him. Finney and Elle went to the Hathaway family's Magic Flying Ship Training Ground to play, and if the witches were there, Finney's Ice Spear, Ellie's Greatsword, and Tina's Scythe would probably have appeared at the same time.

The guests were also shocked and inexplicable, only to realize that Perrot and Li Qi had broken up. And Perro's humiliation of Li Qi did not make them feel much crisis.

Such a scene was also common in the 10,000-year history of the Storm Isles, where rival families often humiliated each other in public, and the result was basically one of them saying something cruel and then walking away. Even if the conflict intensifies, it will only be under the table, not in this kind of celebration of double happiness.

Now, all the guests waited for Richie to leave.

Silver City, in a magic tower close to the Supreme Council at the highest level, Hathaway frowned as she looked at the scene in the light curtain.

"This Pei Luo really fell completely to the Fragrance faction, and it was right to clean him up", she muttered: "Li Qi just took the opportunity to leave, could it be that he deliberately provoked that old man and caused such a situation? It's really cunning, but ......"

A gloating smile appeared on her face: "After all, I was slapped by the slave, this face is embarrassing, I'm afraid he won't have the face to see me for a while." ”

Then the smile froze on his face, and in the light curtain, Li Qi knelt on one knee and hugged Perot's leg......

"Patriarch Pero, spare Josie, please. ”

Li Qi's tone was a little stiff, but he couldn't change it for a while, and he didn't have the reserve of not being able to let go of his body and the resentment of being forced to be helpless.

"Richie, are you crazy!?"

Hathaway subconsciously shouted: "That's a slave! And you don't have to beg him for the witch you want, you can get it by waiting!"

"Cardinal!"

"Duke!?"

"Your Majesty!?"

Li Qi's subordinates and the guests attending the meeting didn't know how to express their shock for a while, but subconsciously shouted.

"Haha...... Ha ha...... Ahaha......"

Perot looked up to the sky and laughed, and exclaimed happily: "Behold, beautiful duke, you still hold me!

Josie fell to her knees, her petite body trembling even more, from extreme fear to extreme joy, making it difficult for her to control her body.

She looked at Li Qi and cried with joy: "Duke......"

Perro lifted the scroll, and his laughter turned cold.

Blue light burst out in the palm of her hand, and Josie let out a terrible scream: "No——!"

At this moment, she forgot that she was a magician, forgot about teleportation, flashing, or all kinds of protective spells, and made a reaction that was exactly the same as that of a civilian, and a weak and helpless little girl, and jumped up and turned around and ran.

The soul contract scroll turned into ashes with a bang in Pei Luo's hand.

Josie's little head shook, and her two ponytails rose high like wings, and then a piece of red blood fell at the same time.