Chapter 85: Chapter 85: Apprentice War (Part 4)
Richard’s commands were swiftly passed down, but unlike the unchallenged orders of the past, this ti his commands elicited many questions from the Black Wizard Apprentices.
“Boss, these White Wizard Apprentices are like fat sheep ripe for slaughter, not pursuing them is a waste!”
Richard quietly observed the apprentices who raised objections, his icy gaze chilling them to the bone.
“Richard, why aren’t we pursuing them?”
Eugene stepped forward from among the apprentices, while those opposing Richard’s orders gathered around him.
“Why?” Richard scoffed with a cold laugh, “Am I the leader, or are you? Do I need to explain the reasons for my decisions to you?”
Obedience is of utmost importance in an army. If he had to explain the reasons for every command, then what’s the point of waging a war?
Eugene’s expression shifted at Richard’s words, his face instantly contorting with anger.
“Richard, you really think you’re a Wizard already! We’re all apprentices here. You were made leader because we respected your strength, it was an honor we granted you! If we don’t wish it, you’re nothing!”
These words instantly garnered agreent from many apprentices.
“That’s right, if we don’t agree, you’re nothing!”
“The self-proclaid leader really thinks highly of himself!”
“These White Wizard Apprentices are so weak, we don’t need a leader to win.”
…
Richard laughed coldly at these various comnts, secretly making note of those who echoed them.
These people had issues with Richard from the start, but out of fear of Richard’s power, they dared not express it. Now with Eugene, the tall one, taking the lead, their true colors were showing.
Eugene, standing at the forefront, listened to these voices with a sense of secretive triumph.
During the first battle with the White Wizard Apprentices, he had begun to regret so easily handing over the leadership.
These White Wizard Apprentices were too foolish.
Unfortunately, once words are spoken and water is spilled, it cannot be taken back. The leadership had already fallen into Richard’s hands, and unless Richard made a mistake, he wouldn’t be able to regain leadership.
But he hadn’t expected Richard’s mistake to co so quickly; if only he seized this opportunity, he could definitely shake Richard’s leadership status, even take it for himself.
“Very well, very well, so I’m nothing!” Richard laughed derisively as he pulled out his Demon Eater Sword from the Magic Pocket, “It seems Eugene, you want to be the voice of the people!”
“I dare not claim to be the leader, but this is indeed what everybody is thinking,” Eugene spoke with righteous indignation.
“But being the voice of opinion is not so easy.”
The Demon Eater Sword ignited with dark flas, and the explosive Magic Fluctuation instantly scattered the surrounding apprentices.
Eugene, likewise, would not show weakness; his Magic Wand emitted a surge of magic.
The rule among the Black Wizards: might makes right.
Right now, the apprentices’ dissatisfaction with Richard had not accumulated to the point of overthrowing him; to topple Richard’s leadership at this mont, Eugene would need a mightier fist.
With a wave of his hand, Richard summoned a Fla Giant to his side, the Energy fluctuating around it indicating the presence of an Advanced Wizard Apprentice.
But Eugene was not to be outdone; he promptly pulled a cage from his Magic Pocket. Inside the cage was a pulsing ball of Flas.
Eugene smiled slightly, then opened the cage, releasing a Fla Monster Bird close to the strength of an Advanced Apprentice.
“Elental creatures, I have them too.”
The strength of this Fla Monster Bird might not be at the level of an Advanced Apprentice, but it was definitely capable of holding off the Fla Giant.
As long as Eugene could quickly deal with Richard, then the Fla Giant would naturally fall into his control.
Richard stopped talking, black scales beginning to appear on his body.
The two top apprentices from the Black Wizard Camp began their battle for power.
…
Shifting the perspective to the side of the White Wizard Apprentices.
The infighting within the Black Wizard Apprentices was intense, and naturally, the ranks of the defeated White Wizard Apprentices were anything but calm.
Upon returning to the resource point after their defeat, Orey was imdiately questioned, notably by Balto who had not participated in the previous battle.
At the center of the White Wizard resource point, within a newly erected building, Balto and the Advanced Apprentices among the White Wizard Apprentices gathered.
“Orey, it seems your strategy has failed,” Balto said with a smirk, dragging his chin as he looked at Orey.
Orey was silent, leaning back and quietly scanning the room full of Apprentices.
“I indeed lost. So, what about it?” Orey said coldly, “Does anyone among you wish to take my place and fight those Black Wizard Apprentices who are surging with montum and have walked through blood?”
As he spoke, he turned his gaze to Balto, seated in the seat of honor.
“Balto, do you want to take over? To lead these disciples, who have lost their courage and fighting spirit, against that group of Black Wizard Apprentices in their pri?”
“Listen to you,” Balto chuckled, “I have no intentions of staging a coup.”
But his tone shifted as he continued,
“However, according to the rules taught to us by the Academy, I now request the formation of a military council. All Advanced Apprentices will join the council to partake in military decisions.”
“A military council…” Orey suddenly laughed, a mocking laugh, “Balto, you’re always like this. Lacking the will to take responsibility, forever slippery and non-stick.”
Unconcerned by Orey’s scorn, Balto rapped his knuckles on the table and said to everyone in the room:
“What do you all think of my proposal?”
The other Apprentices showed various expressions: so looked troubled, so grim, so deep in thought, and so decisively made their choice.
“I agree with the chanic’s proposal to establish a military council.”
“…I also agree.”
“I… agree, we can’t afford more losses now.”
“I disagree, war is no child’s play, we don’t have ti for discussion; decisions must be made quickly…”
Soon, all Apprentices had cast their votes, and they finally turned their gaze to Orey.
As the leader, and the strongest among the Apprentices, whether Orey could peacefully transfer power was crucial for the future of the war.
In a Wizard’s war, the team is important but individual strength still plays a significant role.
Sotis, the actions of a powerful individual at a critical mont could potentially turn the tide of the entire battle.
Orey stood up, swept his eyes across the assembled crowd, then turned and walked out of the room.
He knew that to continue arguing was pointless and would only add to the ridicule.
“I agree to the establishnt of the military council.”
With a victorious smile, Balto stood up and announced to the other Apprentices:
“Very well, effective today, the Secret Keeper Academy’s military council is officially established.”
…
Flas flew, explosions erupted.
In the dense forest, the Fla Giant and the Fla Monster Bird were engaged in combat.
The Fla Giant raised a massive hand, and a Fire Elent gathered in its palm, forming a fiery javelin.
“Foolish fire beast, taste the javelin of the mighty Philster!”
The Fla Monster Bird shrieked as a burst of flas exploded from its body, increasing its speed instantly. The Fla Giant’s javelin grazed its body, tracing a brilliant arc in the sky.
This struggle had been ongoing for so ti, with the Monster Bird’s high maneuverability enabling it to repeatedly dodge the Fla Giant’s lethal attacks.
If nothing unexpected occurred, this battle would continue indefinitely.
However, on another part of the battlefield, the fight between Richard and Eugene was nearing its end.
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