Chapter 261: Yuren's Suspicions
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If the metaphor could become a reality, then I am afraid that the sound of glass breaking can now be heard everywhere in the entire city of a thousand laws -- if you count the number, then there are more than 100,000 glasses smashed to the ground. www.biquge.info In fact, looking at the way those mages opened their eyes and almost fell off, I am afraid that even if there were so many glasses, they would have been shattered.
What kind of person is a twelve-star mage? It is an absolute, supreme existence in the City of Thousand Laws, and even if it is placed on the entire continent, it is a top-level centaur. Normally, even the princes and nobles of other countries and even the kings would only bow their heads when they saw them, and now, they actually bowed their heads to the two little girls, which was a sight that no one could have imagined even in the wildest dreams.
But now, they bowed their heads, and not only that, but they also respectfully called the two girls "teachers".
For a mage, the title of "teacher" has a special meaning, because a mage is originally a person who has knowledge, and a teacher is a person who is responsible for teaching knowledge, so once a mage is recognized as a teacher, it means that that person has obtained the supreme recognition of the mage, and it means that the other party must be worthy of learning and respect in a certain aspect, and has a close relationship with the other party. This title is not something that everyone is eligible for, in fact, even those mages within the Mage Guild who are responsible for teaching magic and imparting knowledge do not receive such honorific titles, and the apprentices generally only refer to them as "masters" at most, but after all, this is only a status symbol, not a qualification. In fact, even if they are twelve-star archmages at the moment, not everyone can call them "teachers", which is not because they are not qualified. It's because the person who calls is not qualified enough, so if an ordinary apprentice or mage calls a twelve-star mage a teacher, then most likely he will be considered a guy who doesn't know the sky.
And now, among the twelve archmages, seven of them actually call those two girls "teachers", which shows that deep down, they recognize these two girls far above them! But how is this possible? Looking at the age of those two girls, there is no such possibility.
Not only were those ordinary mages stunned, in fact, even the remaining people among the twelve star archmages were also very surprised, not all of them saluted the two girls, Farian carefully observed the remaining four mages, and then couldn't help frowning - although he didn't know their reasons, but now he just had to look at them to know that these archmages were the same as himself, and belonged to the successors of the future.
The Twelve Star Archmage is a symbol of status, responsibility and power, of course, because the mage also has a life limit, so they will also die, in this nearly a hundred years, the original twelve star mage, five people died, and these people, it was after the death of the predecessor that they inherited this position. And now, only the five of their successors seem to be somewhat confused about the situation in front of them.
Things are already in trouble, and they can't be more troublesome.
Of course, Farion knew what that meant, regardless of the status of the two girls and what their relationship was with the Twelve-Star Mage, but one thing that was known was that they had a good relationship with the oldest and oldest mage in the Society. Will your plan go smoothly?
Farion was no longer sure at all, she even felt a little panicked, a fear of not being able to grasp the situation was spreading deep within herβalmost no more since she became an archmage.
The mage's greeting was not as extravagant and time-wasting as the nobles, so after greeting them, Youlian and the other three were immediately led to the top of the City of a Thousand Lawsβwaiting and preparing to begin the deliberation of the council.
"How's it going?"
Sitting on the comfortable and soft leather chair, You Lian leaned back on the chair, reached out to pick up a cup of steaming milk tea, and then looked at Dades standing in front of him.
"After a moment of preparation, it's time to begin. β
Dades said this, hesitated slightly, and then sighed softly.
"It's just ........."
"Huh?"
"According to the Speaker, we had to make some sacrifices in order to be able to convince the public......... Pity the children of the Wizard Order. β
"What kind of punishment will they receive?"
"It's hard to say yet. β
Saying this, Dades showed a wry smile.
"Although they are direct participants, they are ordered to act after all, and although you also know that the Mage Guild is not as strict as the military in this regard, but this time, if we want to achieve our goals, we must be stricter. β
"I see what you mean. β
You Lian nodded slightly, indicating understanding. Of course, he knew what Dades was trying to say, and if he just punished Falian and her men, he would probably be left under the impression that someone was deliberately targeting someone, and there weren't many fools among the mages, so they would only be suspicious. But if you kill 800 enemies and lose 1,000 yourself, no one will suspect that there is a cat in it. After all, the Order of the Wizards was not originally considered a private organization of the Falian, but was led by the entire Council of Twelve Star Mages, which is why Dades was able to obtain command of the Wizard Knights from Farian before. Now, if the Twelve Star Mage Council were to punish the Wizard Knights, they would not only be able to escape suspicion of deliberately targeting someone, but would even be able to re-demonstrate to all mages how sacrosanct the will and rules of the Mage Guild were, and no one could challenge the rules. In this way, the situation will be immediately reversed, not only to deal with the troubles within the Twelve Star Mage Council, but also to stabilize some people who are ready to make a move -- after all, if even the Demon Guide Knights, who are the face project of the Mage Association, are punished, then it shows that the Mage Association's attitude towards this matter is very serious.
"So what?"
"Based on the results of the discussions, the current default level is to deprive all members of the Order of the Magus of mages of their mage qualifications. β
Speaking of this, Dades couldn't help but look embarrassed, of course he only knew how heavy this punishment was, and he also knew that it would make the members of the Wizard Knights feel very uncomfortable. After all, strictly speaking, in order to support Haren, these selected mages almost all gave up their original paths to learn spells specially tailored for the Wizard Knights. It can also be said that they actually gave up their personal choices and interests for the sake of the overall situation. In fact, strictly speaking, these mages are not qualified mages at all except for the most basic magical knowledge, but it is precisely because of their sacrifices that the Wizard Knights were established, so giving them the status of mages is more of a compensation and affirmation for them, and it is precisely because of this identity that the members of those knights can stay at ease. But now, if they are really deprived of their mage qualifications...... At the beginning of the Battle of Chibi, in order to deceive Cao Ying's trust, Zhou Yu and Huang Gai played a bitter plan, but after all, it was a willingness to fight and a willingness to suffer, and in the current situation, the Twelve Star Mage Council must be willing to fight, but whether the Demon Knights are willing to be beaten is another matter.
"At the very least, they will be deprived for a period of time, and then depending on their performance, they will decide when to revoke the punishment. β
Then, Dades finished speaking.
"I see what you mean, Master Dades, I'll take care of them. β
Yu Lian also heard the meaning of this mage's words, and now that the Demon Guide Knights had all set off for the Twilight Forest, and after being deprived of their mage qualifications, they naturally had no way to return to the City of a Thousand Laws. Therefore, in this regard, you need to pay more attention to them and be responsible for helping them change their mentality. Otherwise, it is impossible to predict what will go wrong.
Since the Mage Council is willing to make such a determination to help itself, then Yulian will naturally give a certain amount of reward.
"Alright, then, let's get down to business. β
Yulian put down the teacup, but suddenly a strange topic arose.
"What did that Pharian mage do before?"
"According to our intelligence, just before your arrival, Farian sent her henchmen to the upper city of the City of a Thousand Laws to make contact with members of the Kane family. β
"The Kane family?"
Hearing this, Yulian frowned slightly, he still remembered that in the base of that group of mobs before, he had captured a guy who claimed to be a member of the Kane family, and now, that Farian sent someone to contact the Kane family?
"The Kane Family...... It seems to be the nobles of Faris?"
"Yes. β
Speaking of this, Dades's face became a little embarrassed.
"Actually, there's another problem here......"
"Oh?"
"Since about a year ago, we have noticed that Mage Farian has an unusually close relationship with the first heir of the Kane family...... Although this is not in line with the rules of the Mage Association, after all, it is a personal matter of the mage, so we can't meddle in it, but now ........."
"It seems like the family is not meddled in more than just private matters, does it?"
"Yes, Mr. Yuren. β
"I see. β
You Lian nodded slightly, then stood up.
"Well, it's time for us to do it. β
Brilliant Ring.
Within the vast golden circular space, the twelve magic rings are suspended in the air, which is the place where the Twelve Star Mage Council makes important decisions. Now, the atmosphere is even more tense.
Fallan stood quietly in the center of the twelve rings, his face calm, his white face without the slightest trace of blood. And Yuren and the twin sisters were standing opposite her -- but they were obviously much better treated than the defendant, and the twin sisters were now sitting next to Yuren on the left and right, summoning chairs with magic, and at the same time reaching out to tease the black cat in her arms--I don't know what the black dragon was doing, and she made a clone to play with, and it seemed that she really liked the feeling of being petted.
And Yu Lian stood there with his hands behind his back, quietly staring at the woman in front of him, carefully looking at the other party.
Outside of them, the remaining eleven members of the twelve-star mages had already entered their seats in the rings to which they belonged, carefully looking at and staring at the four in the middle from different angles.
Then, the deep voice of Speaker Noah rang out.
"Now, the Council of Twelve Star Mages will begin to discuss the alleged violation of the rules of the Mage Guild by one of the Twelve Star Mages, Falian Shecarlet, who is suspected of interfering in the internal affairs of other countries without authorization. β
"Thank you, Parliament Noah. β
Yu Lian nodded slightly to the old man in front of him, and at the same time smiled strangely, he always felt as if he was standing in the courtroom, attending the trial as the plaintiff's lawyer.
"Just twenty days ago, we received a request from the Senna family to help them suppress the mob groups that appeared within their family territory, and in the course of our actions, we found the presence of the Wizard Knights, a subordinate of the Mage Society, and we have ample evidence to prove that the Wizard Knights, led by the head of the group, Faradi, assisted those mobs, and all their actions came from the command and orders of their superiors, that is, the Pharian mage who is currently standing in front of me. And they also intervened directly in the war-phase battles. Therefore, in my capacity as an ally of the Mage Guild and as the Lord of the Twilight Forest, I am here to ask why Mage Farian would break the ban of the Mage Guild on non-interference in external affairs and attack the noble realms?"
"I think you seem to have overlooked something, Mr. Yuren. β
Falian's face was calm and his tone was cold.
"From what I know, the Senna family is not innocent, they are cruel and tyrannical oppression of their people, so it is not surprising that there will be people who will rise up against their oppression. They are rebelling for their own power, their freedom, and their rights, not for brutal and rude tyranny. β
"I'm not currently talking to you about the legal last name of that mob operation, Mage Falian. β
Julien interrupted Farian with a wave of his hand.
"In fact, even if the Senna family really oppresses its people, it has nothing to do with the Mage Guild, and the justification of the mob war you are talking about has nothing to do with your guild sending fighting forces to meddle in external affairs, and......... To talk about the proper surnames of those mobs...... Messiah, Semiya?"
"Yes, brother. β
"Yes, Dad. β
Hearing Yuren's words, the twin sisters immediately reached into their arms, and then each took out a crystal, and then they threw the crystal into the sky, and soon, the two crystals emitted the brilliance of magic, and then showed a magical image in front of everyone--this is exactly the scene that Faren had seen before. It's just that, from Yuren's point of view, it's just a little more comprehensive.
No one in the large space spoke, and almost all the mages frowned, staring at the cruel images of the magic. Screams and screams filled the entire Brilliant Ring, and the scenes shown in its magical images were enough to shock anyone.
"Rape, abuse, killing, it seems that Mage Falian's understanding of justice, freedom, and rights is somewhat different from mine. Of course, I can also understand it as freedom and rights to do as you please?"
Yuren smiled, snapped his fingers, and the magic image stopped. After that, he immediately looked at the twelve-star archmages around him with a serious face.
"I think you should be able to understand what kind of mob the other party is at this moment, and for those ordinary people, what kind of image will the Wizard Knights who assist these mobs in attacking, and what kind of image the Mage Guild will be, I don't need to say more, if it just causes resentment among the people, it is not bad, but if the Holy Grace Church catches the handle, you should understand how troublesome this matter will be better than me. β
β.....................β
No one answered.
In fact, Yulian is also right in the current situation, if the Church of Holy Grace really makes a big fuss about this matter, then the Mage Association will definitely be unlucky.
Although the Mage Guild has not always cared much about its image among the common people, there is a difference between being feared and being disliked.
"This is an internal matter of the Mage Guild, and you don't need to worry about it, Mr. Yuren. β
Farlian replied coldly, she had sensed that the situation was very unfavorable for her, but at this moment, she had no intention of giving up.
"Then, you shouldn't be concerned about the nobles' internal problems, Mage Falian. β
Yu Lian immediately responded-for-tat.
"And now the situation is obvious, because of your command and orders, the people of the Senna family territory have suffered very serious losses, and even caused many casualties, I, as a nobleman, a lord, I hope you will be able to explain to me at once - oh, by the way, not only me. β
With that, Yulian took out a letter from his bosom.
"This is a personal letter from Miss Farain, the head of the Wizard Knights, and she wants you to answer her questions about why she sent the Wizard Knights to meddle in external disputes. And she vouched for her reputation and position to prove that my statement was not unfounded. β
As she spoke, Julien threw out the letter, and for the first time Farion took it in a hurry, and then, she unfolded it, looked at it with a frown, and then looked up.
"I do admit that I violated the rules of the Mage Guild. β
Falian's tone was still so cold and calm.
"However, I have a valid reason. β
"If it's about justice, freedom, and rights, then I don't think there's any need for this discussion. β
Yulian raised an eyebrow.
"I'm not interested in your reasoning, I just want to know, as the person in charge of this matter, how are you going to take this responsibility?"
"I don't have to take responsibility. β
Farian stared into Julien's eyes.
"Everything I do is based on what is reasonable and beneficial to the Mage Guild, it's as simple as that. β
"But isn't it a good foundation for the Mage Guild to affect its reputation among the common people?
A richly dressed lady who was within the Twelve Rings chuckled and spoke. This is also the first time that a twelve-star archmage has spoken.
"Moreover, although we gave you the authority to transfer the Wizard Knights, we did not give you the authority to meddle in the affairs of other countries without authorization, not to mention that if I am not mistaken, shouldn't you submit a report to the Twelve Star Council in advance for such a transfer?"
The other archmage also spoke dissatisfied.
"I have my reasons. β
Farion's face froze slightly, but he quickly returned to normal.
"I admit that I broke the rules in this matter, however, I don't think my actions were wrong. β
Sure enough, it was exactly what I expected.
Hearing this, a cold smile appeared on the corner of Yulian's mouth, he had paid attention to this issue when he discussed it with Dades before, even if the female mage was punished, if she didn't say her reasons, then there would be people who sympathized and defended her, and now that the situation has really developed to this point, as long as Farian insists that what she is doing is right and serves the interests of the Mage Association, then even if she doesn't say the specific content, it will make people suspicious. Is there really anything worth breaking the rules to do?
However, I have my own approach.
"Parliament Leader Noah. β
Yulian raised his head and looked at the old mage in front of him.
"It seems to me that the members of your association do not seem to have any guilt at all for what they have done, and I am very disappointed. β
Where there is a spear, there is a shield.
Since Fallon is bent on pulling the target to the general concept of "reason", then Julien will do the opposite, bite this "evil" and not let go, no matter what, it is always true that you indulge and assist these mobs to burn and loot, and in the face of such a tragic scene, you do not have a little sympathy and guilt, do you still deserve to be a person?
Mages are also human beings, and they also have seven emotions and six desires, so they will naturally sympathize with and dislike them, and if the mages of the City of a Thousand Laws are allowed to see this magical scene, even if they have any opinion of Falian's reasons, it is impossible to have a reason to explain that being indifferent to such a tragic scene is also a human surname.
"What else do you have to say, Falian?"
At this time, Council President Noah also lowered his head and looked at the female mage in front of him.
"I certainly have something to say, Lord. β
Farlian clenched his fists and bit his lip.
"I hope you'll be able to wait a moment, though. β
"Good. β
Master Noah sighed, looking at Farion's eyes, unconsciously mixed with a hint of pity.
"So, how much time will you need for a temporary recess?"
"Thirty minutes...... Enough is enough. β
"Yes. β
Council Chief Noah nodded slightly, then looked at Yuren.
"So, Lord-sama Yuren, do you agree?"
"Of course I don't have an opinion. β
"So...... Let's adjourn the meeting for now. β
As Council Leader Noah spoke, the mages left one after another, their own thoughts and judgments, as well as their observations and the situation in front of them. Yuren returned to the guest room and rested for a while. However, at this moment, he frowned.
"What's the matter? Mr. Yuren?"
"Master Dades. β
Yuren raised his head and looked at the mage in front of him.
"I hope you can do me a favor. β
"What's the matter?"
"This Pharian mage...... If I'm not mistaken, she seems to have become an archmage in terms of alchemy and the construction of constructs?"
"That's right. β
"So, how is she doing with that?"
"Very good, is there anything wrong with that?"
"This ........."
Yuren was silent for a moment, then spoke again.
"So, can you please show me some of this mage's previous achievements and articles?"
"Mr. Yuren is interested in this?"
Hearing this, Dades was slightly surprised, but he quickly nodded.
"Okay, I'll prepare it for you right away. β
(To be continued)