Chapter 531: Icor’s ssenger
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
The few mages revealed a confused look.
"This... must we intervene in the war between Icor and Carretas?"
It seed like these mages did not have the sa outlook as the people. No matter how ti had changed, or who the political ruler was, as long as the Church was not in power, they did not care.
Benjamin was helpless and could only reveal the news about the Queen using the magic potion to control the Mage Guild to these people. The mages of Carretas were more of an advocate of freedom, so hearing the situation in Icor, their attitude was no longer nonchalant.
"We will not join the Mages Guild. Can’t we just hide from them?" One of them asked.
"Then you will live a sufferable life." Benjamin answered, "Back in Icor, those who did not join the Mages Guild would be suppressed. I know of a potion mage who hid in a remote town. He was often harassed by those of the Mages Guild."
"This..."
"I do wish to force you up to the battlefield but under this circumstance, we are all in the sa boat." Benjamin took the opportunity to advise, "Of course. If you are willing to help us, we will provide you with incantations and better ways of ditation."
These local mages were not the sa. They did not have the obligation to help fend against Icor. Hence, Benjamin had to co up with so benefits and principles to lure in their participation.
"Mage Benjamin, what you say makes sense but we need to think this through." In the end, these mages ca out with such a response.
Benjamin could only nod in acceptance.
After he thought it through, he asked again, "Right, about the other local mages within Carretas, I’m sure there are more than you. If possible, could you help get in touch with more mages?’
"Regarding this, we do know a few of them. We could write to them to tell them about this matter. But we are unable to guarantee their willingness."
"It is alright, as long as you are willing to help."
And that was how Benjamin ended the conversation with the few local mages. The result did not go as well but at least he gained so results. That was why he was in an okay mood. Carretas was huge that even if there were a few hundred mages, surely more than ten of them would be willing to help.
He then returned to his new ho to continue with his ditation.
After the general led the troops over, he slowly took over the job of publicising magic. The mages temporarily had a break to teach their apprentices and took most of the ti to heighten their skills.
This was especially for Benjamin. Every ti he went out to deal with sothing, the officials of Amber City would show a stance of "Sir, please ditate and let us commoners take care of the rest", which made him quite helpless.
But of course, resisting Icor would require a large amount of magic. Such short amount of ti may not be enough for him to ditate on anything but... Increasing his strength even by a little bit would also help.
Ever since the appearance of the blue ripples like Spiritual Energy in his space of consciousness, Benjamin’s process of ditation went through another slight change.
Three runes had started to close up once more but their speed was shortened by a large margin as compared to before. Each ti a water elent rain amassed, not only would it be absorbed by the System’s two smiley faces, it would also be absorbed by these blue Spiritual Energy. The amount the triangular rune that could be absorbed had lessened as well.
Benjamin was helpless in this situation but could do nothing about it. Useful items would have a higher demand but the experience he gained every day would only be this much. Naturally, the speed of things could not be any quicker.
He could only slow it down.
However, what caught him by surprise were the officials of Amber City, who ca cutting off his ditation that hadn’t begun long ago today.
"What’s up? Aren’t the troops of Icor still far away?" Benjamin frowned.
"Not the troops but... the ssenger from Icor has arrived." The official replied, "They requested a eting. There could be a possibility of a peace talk. His Majesty is prepared to join this eting and specially sent n to Amber City to inform you in hopes that you would join this eting too."
... ssenger? eting?
Benjamin couldn’t help but raised his brows.
What ga was this blind queen playing?
Icor had earlier sent a ssenger to the Church, bearing unknown sche but Benjamin’s involvent foiled everything. Now, since the Church was almost weeded out completely from Carretas, Icor sent their ssenger again, what motive did they harbor?
Peace talk? If they had sothing to talk about, Icor would have pulled their troops back. Then, what was left of the war?
Benjamin found it suspicious.
However, suggesting a et up at a crucial ti like this could be good for them. The eting would surely delay Icor’s attack and gain more ti for Benjamin to gather the power of mages in preparation for any mishaps that may follow.
Hence, after deep consideration, he did not feel the need to reject the request.
"Alright, I will imdiately return to Gealorre and take off with His Majesty."
After he notified the mages here, Benjamin quickly began his journey.
He reached Gealorre in the afternoon and t with the King. He had even t with the ssenger sent by Icor. The ssenger was courteous and did not portray an attitude of an invading nation.
"This must be the famous Mage Benjamin. It’s a pleasure to et you in person."
Benjamin expressionlessly nodded.
Let’s not forget that he was once on the wanted list of Icor. This ssenger would have definitely seen before. From what he knew, the arrest of him and his subordinates was still in effect in Icor. To date, they were still marked as spies from the Kingdom of Havenwright.
"Why the sudden et up with Her Majesty?" He questioned.
"Her Majesty is, after all, a blood relative of the King. Growing up together, surely there is still so sentint. Even if the circumstance has co to this, Her Majesty still has yet to forget their siblinghood."
"..."
Benjamin was on the verge of shouting "scam".
He had to give it to the ssenger who spoke this sentence with such righteousness and confidence. He was professionally well versed. However, by the looks of it, it was going to be hard to coax the truth of the Queen’s true motives.
Hence, in the end, he let out a fake laugh, "I see. I really look forward to eting Her Majesty. I have matters to attend to so I will not be taking up your ti."
The ssenger was then dismissed and the hall was left with Benjamin, the King, and a few trusted guards.
The King looked at Benjamin with helplessness.
"You see, this is how a ssenger is like. You can’t obtain any answers." He sighed, "But... It could be that the ssenger knows nothing. No one can see through my sister."
Benjamin shrugged and changed the topic, "When is the eting set at?"
"A week later." The King responded, "The location is fixed at an arterial road in the East. The area has yet to be seized by Icor. We will both send out a certain number of people to ensure safety on both sides before the eting."
Benjamin could not help but shoot him down, " This is such a troubleso et."
The King couldn’t help it, "Isn’t going to war... always like this."
"But, if the intent is really to talk, then Icor will surely co up with so conditions." Benjamin continued, "Your Majesty, we are still at the disadvantageous end, have you thought about the bottom line for the negotiations?"
The King nodded.
"So what if we’re at the disadvantageous end." His tone was never this confident, "I will not give her an inch of Carretas’s territory. If she doesn’t retreat, we will fight it back inch by inch."
Hearing this, Benjamin let out a smile.
"If this is what Your Majesty is thinking, then I am relieved." His opinion was the sa as the King, "If Icor does not back up, then we fight. We fight until they retreat from Carretas, just like the Church."
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