(MC POV)
Honestly, that request from Sect Master Feng ca out of nowhere. I was definitely not expecting him to say sothing like that.
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I an sure, the Queen might persecute them for abandoning the country in tis of need, but without my support she wouldn't actually purge the Sects right?
I told Sect Master Feng I would need to see the terms to the rger and to give a little ti to consider it. Without missing a beat, he told he would return the next day with the terms prepared. How eager can he be to rge?
That gave ti to talk to Sect Master Qing after they left at least.
"So… What do you think?" I asked, both of us now seated in his courtyard and alone.
Sect Master Qing stroked his beard, "The choice lies with you Master Lin, they did ask you after all."
I raised an eyebrow at him, "Aren't you the Sect Master here?"
"Hohoho, but it is not they are submitting themselves to, it is you, Master Lin."
Rember when I had been on vacation just recently? Yeah, neither. Why is there suddenly so much work?!
I scratched my head, "Arrghh… I think I need a secretary to help with this… Don't think one of my disciples--"
"You called, Master Lin?"
I actually jumped in surprise at the voice, turning around to see Sophia standing with her hands clasped demurely in front of her.
Sect Master Qing was on his feet in an instant, summoning a multitude of fire spears around him to point at Sophia.
At the sa ti, a few Elders and Masters appeared from nowhere and surrounded her, each of them materialising their own Techniques to point at her.
Even with all that, she did not seem fazed at all the hostility directed at her in the slightest bit, her attention focused solely on . I guess she must be used to this or sothing.
Ok, number one, where did she co from? Number two, where did they co from?!
"Sophia?" I asked, just to be sure.
"Yes, Master Lin?"
"Where did you co from?"
"You called for aid, did you not? I had already sworn myself as your servant thus I ca to your call."
I frowned, "You can do that?"
"Did we not have a contract, Master Lin?"
I narrowed my eyes at her, "Since when did we form a contract?"
She tilted her head at , "That night, after I told you my circumstances and you accepted as your servant."
"Don't these require so form of signature or body fluid to form an actual contract?"
Sophia chuckled, "Oh Master Lin. Nas have power didn't you know? When I swore my true na to you it was as good, nay, much better and binding than any written contract."
Right… That day after I sent my disciples off to the bath, Sophia and I had a very interesting talk where she shared with her entire history from how she beca a Sect Master then a turn into a Demon Lord.
At the end, she swore herself to but I thought it was just lip service on her part.
Oh, you wanted to know what exactly happened during our talk?
Well, we did a little more than talking if you must know, that's why I was late to join my disciples in the bath.
No, we did not do what you thought we did, we had a spar in a deserted place a distance away from here. The fight itself was actually quite destructive, kind of reminded of my fight with Lilith.
She does deserve the title of Demon Lord at least and her prowess shows truth in her story.
I raised my hand at the other Sect mbers, prompting them to return from where they ca from. I guess they were there to protect Sect Master Qing in case Sect Master Long's fate befell on him.
Sect Master Qing lowered his hands and dispelled his Techniques though he still remained vigilant of her.
"If I rember correctly, she is your servant, is she not, Master Lin?" He asked.
"Yes, she is."
"I see… Should I be worried, Master Lin?"
I glanced at the forr Demon Lord but she showed no interest in answering Sect Master Qing's question.
"No, she's fine, I trust her," I assured him.
Sect Master Qing took my word for it and sat back down without a word.
I turned back to Sophia, "Weren't you keeping Elaria occupied?"
"Master Lin's needs take precedence over everything else, naturally."
I sighed, "Alright, I'll bite, what could you help with?"
Sophia smiled, "Master Lin, I was a Sect Master for a period of ti, I am thus familiar with inter-Sect politics. If Master Lin wished for it, I can handle anything related to it for you."
That makes sense… I suppose I could let her help with the Phoenix Sect matters for now and see how it goes.
"What do you think about the situation with Phoenix Sect?" I asked.
She tilted her head slightly, "Queen Guiying would most likely not purge them, but she would definitely put pressure on them to give concessions to the crown. But since they had visited us before that happened, I assu they had ca here to request for both Sects to rge?"
I nodded, the fact that she could guess that part correctly should an she at least knew what she was talking about.
She continued, "From what I can see, Heaven Sect can afford to have a rger with Phoenix Sect. We have the space and manpower to accommodate everyone even if they choose to relocate here imdiately, which is unlikely in the first place. If Master Lin does not hold any attachnt to them, it is fine to reject the rger too."
I scratched my chin, "Well… This is all speaking from a rather objective point of view… What would you recomnd as the best course of action?"
"If Master Lin is looking to expand your influence and prestige, a rger would be the best course of action. Your followers would be able to do the necessary conversion for their Sect mbers to beco loyal to you, though your disciples might need my help in converting the Masters and Sect Master Feng himself."
Followers? Converting? What is she talking about? And why are my disciples involved in it? Oh, maybe she ans teaching them about the rules and traditions of Heaven Sect. But why my disciples? Is it because of the fact that they are my disciples their words will hold more weight?
That makes sense, Sophia really knows her stuff. Maybe I could really assign her as my secretary and let her deal with it. That ans no work for !
I nodded, "Since Phoenix Sect was the one who suggested the rger… I am inclined to accept their offer. But can I count on you to take a look at the terms they draw up tomorrow?"
She bowed her head, "It would be my honour, Master Lin."
Well, that's that then. With the rger there would be more people in the Sect who can help deal with any matters that co up. Sect Master Feng could even take over my position as advisor and leave with more free ti to laze around.
Great plan, even if I do say so myself.
Now, I still need to go back to my cute disciples and give them their rewards for being so cute.
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