Although Lin Li didn't care what tricks Rosen and the others were up to, he was still rather touched by Andoine's attitude. Andoine might not be a qualified teacher, and he didn't teach Lin Li much about magic. He could only say that he had brought Lin Li to the gates of magic. In terms of teaching magic, Geresco was more like a teacher to Lin Li. From the Book of Eternity to the inverted tower of the Sky Castle, he had brought Lin Li to where he was today. However, in Lin Li's heart, there was only one true teacher, and that was Andoine.
However, Lin Li didn't go to the extent of wiping his tears. He simply smiled confidently at Andoine before following Rosen and the others to the conference hall of the Eternal Tower. Watching Lin Li, Rosen, and the others walk into the gate of the tower, Andoine stomped his feet angrily, and without saying anything more, he followed them in with Aldwin and the other councilors.
"Okay, Deputy Chairman Rosen, if you have anything to say, just say it." Lin Li sat on a chair in the middle of the conference hall, facing Rosen while the councilors on Rosen's side glared at him menacingly. If he were an ordinary person, he would probably be scared out of his wits, and he would probably spill the beans about how he wet his bed when he was a child. However, it was just child's play to Lin Li. He had seen all kinds of storms and even faced the corpse of the Dragon of Destruction. Psychological pressure was nothing to him.
Besides, Lin Li also took the opportunity to spread his mental strength out to sense the situation in the tower. However, he really couldn't sense the mana fluctuations of the three Arbitrators in the tower, and he didn't know where the three Arbitrators had gone. He didn't want the three arbitrators to help him out, but he did not know who to look for to borrow the design of the Sky Garden since the three arbitrators were not around.
Seeing Lin Li's nonchalant attitude, Rosen was infuriated, but he didn't want to lose his composure in front of everyone. Hence, he suppressed his anger, and asked in a deep voice, "Councilor Felic, let me ask you, have you seen President Canuman of the Geresco Guild of Magic after you returned to Anril from the Endless Void?"
"Who?" The name Canuman was really unfamiliar to Lin Li, and he couldn't help but ask in return.
"It seems that Councilor Felic's memory is not too good. In that case, let me give you a reminder. When you first attended the council meeting, you had a conflict with President Canuman. You should have remembered it, right?" Rosen gritted his teeth in hatred, but he still patiently reminded Lin Li.
"Oh, it's that person. If you didn't mention it, I wouldn't have remembered. Alright, you can continue asking. " After hearing Rosen's reminder, Lin Li immediately seemed to have come to a sudden realization, but he still didn't seem to mind at all, as if he was talking to a stranger.
Of course, to Lin Li, Canuman was indeed just a stranger. Back when Lin Li attended the meeting, too many people popped up because of the Tera Mine. How could he remember all of them? Even if a Sanctuary powerhouse had an extraordinary memory, who would be so bored as to memorize the names and characteristics of those ants?
Seeing the nonchalant expression on Lin Li's face, the councilors who were close to Rosen could even hear him gritting his teeth. Rosen took a deep breath, and with a serious expression, he said, "Councilor Felic, please answer our question. After you returned to Anril, did you meet President Canuman?"
As soon as that question was asked, the entire conference hall fell silent, and Andoine, Aldwin, and the others who had followed him in were even more nervous. At this moment, everyone was waiting for Lin Li's answer. However, some of them had looks of anticipation in their eyes, while Andoine and the others looked worried.
However, Lin Li frowned and seemed to have thought hard for a long time before saying, "I'm sorry, Deputy Chairman Rosen, how can you be so sure that I have to meet that person?"
"Hmph, in that case, I'll give you another reminder." This time, Rosen's expression was much more relaxed, as if victory was already in his grasp. He sneered, and said, "According to our investigation at the Geresco Guild of Magic, Canuman once led a group of mages from the Guild of Magic to the Tower of Dusk for an exchange. However, he never returned after that. Councilor Felic should be able to remember now, right? "
"Rosen, you're distorting the truth. Canuman brought his men to the Tower of Dusk because he wanted to attack the Tower of Dusk while it was empty. If I hadn't rushed over in time, I would have twisted that bastard's head off with my own hands, "Andoine said agitatedly before Lin Li could answer.
Andoine couldn't help but be agitated. He was already ashamed that he couldn't rush over in time because his student's Guild of Magic had been attacked. Now, Rosen and the others were making a big deal out of it again, and even blatantly distorting the truth. That was simply too shameless and despicable.
Lin Li, who was the person involved, was not as agitated as Andoine. Instead, he came to a sudden realization, and said, "So that's what you're talking about. I'm sorry, I don't have the habit of asking for the name of a dead person. If I had known, I would have extracted his soul and asked for his name. I'm really sorry. "
"You butcher! My father only went to the Tower of Dusk for an exchange in hopes of easing the relationship between the two Guilds. How dare you do such a vicious thing to him? " A young mage who seemed to have been hollowed out by alcohol and women barged into the conference hall with tears streaming down his face. As soon as he entered, he yelled at Lin Li.
"Councilor Felic, what else do you have to say? As a member of the Supreme Council, killing your colleagues for whatever reason is absolutely not allowed," Rosen said to Lin Li sternly while asking someone to comfort Canuman's son.
"What a joke. Canuman brought his men to attack the Tower of Dusk, yet the Tower of Dusk is not allowed to retaliate!? Besides, Canuman's actions have already violated the rules of the Supreme Council. Who gave him the right to attack the Tower of Dusk? He deserved his death. "Aldwin couldn't help but slam the table and stand up.
However, because Rosen had made preparations in advance, most of the councilors in the conference hall followed his lead. Although Rosen and Aldwin also had councilors who supported them, they were unprepared in advance, and there were only three to five of them. They couldn't compare to Rosen at all.
Besides, even if this matter was discussed in a large meeting of the council, the councilors would definitely support Rosen. After all, although Rosen was still the deputy chairman, he was also a Sanctuary powerhouse. Everyone thought that he might even become the fourth arbitrator of the Supreme Council. If they didn't suck up to him now, they wouldn't have the chance to do so in the future.
"Deputy Chairman Rosen, what you mean is that we shouldn't resist when we encounter a Guild of Magic's attack. In fact, we even have to open the door to avoid getting hurt when they smash the door, right?" Lin Li said in amusement. It reminded him of the world before he transmigrated, where there seemed to be such a ridiculous law.
"It's their fault for attacking you, and the Supreme Council will naturally deal with it. Just like them, you're just a Guild of Magic under the Supreme Council. You don't have any right to punish others, let alone deprive others of their lives." As a loyal follower of Rosen, Hubert immediately chimed in. He really felt like a lawyer from Lin Li's previous world.
"If you don't deny this fact, I'll punish you on behalf of the Supreme Council. I'll disqualify you from being a councilor of the Supreme Council, and remove you from your position as the President of the Breezy Plains Guild of Magic." Rosen was not foolish enough to make Lin Li pay with his life. Putting aside the fact that a Sanctuary powerhouse would have to pay with his life for stepping on an ant, no one would be able to carry out the punishment.
Of course, the punishment was vicious enough. The Breezy Plains Guild of Magic was the Tower of Dusk, and Rosen wanted to remove Lin Li from his position as the President of the Guild of Magic because he wanted Lin Li to hand over the Tower of Dusk. Although Lin Li was a Sanctuary powerhouse, there was naturally no reason for him to be the President of the Guild of Magic if he wasn't a member of the Supreme Council.
"Is that so? Can you represent the Supreme Council now?"
At this moment, a voice came from outside the conference hall. Then, a skinny old man with a stooped body walked in shakily while stroking his goatee. As soon as the people in the conference hall saw the old man who had entered, they immediately stood up and greeted in unison respectfully, "Arbitrator Apophis!"
"Lord, w-why are you back!?" As soon as he saw Apophis enter, Rosen felt his vision turn dark, and he knew that his plan this time was going to fail again.
"I heard that someone could represent the Supreme Council, and I thought that Geresco had returned, so I came in to take a look. Why, are you guys talking about something? " Apophis was not as stern as the other two arbitrators. To put it nicely, he was unrestrained, but to put it bluntly, he was disrespectful.
However, everyone in the Supreme Council knew that Apophis was the hardest to talk to among the three arbitrators. If he had made a mistake, he would most likely be forgiven if he sincerely apologized to the other two arbitrators, Megard and Chris. However, if he were to offend Apophis, he would be severely punished even if he didn't die. Even if he had to kneel and kowtow to admit his mistake while weeping, the punishment he deserved would not be reduced at all.
More importantly, the councilors present all knew that Apophis was Andoine's teacher, and he was also very close to President Felic of the Tower of Dusk. If he were to find out what they were doing, none of them would be able to escape his wrath, regardless of their status.
Apophis' words made Rosen look a little awkward, but at the thought that he was now a Sanctuary powerhouse, he immediately felt a little more confident. One of the two Sanctuary powerhouses was an old man of the Supreme Council, while the other was a sinner who had made a huge mistake. Even Apophis would have to make the right choice.
At the thought of this, Rosen mustered his courage, walked towards Apophis, and said, "Honorable Arbitrator, we are now dealing with a serious violation of the rules of the Supreme Council. President Felic of the Breezy Plains Guild of Magic killed President Canuman of the Geresco Guild of Magic. If we don't punish him for this, I'm afraid the reputation of the Supreme Council will be greatly affected. "
"Oh? Is that so? This is indeed a serious problem. Do you know the reason? "Apophis asked Rosen amiably instead of getting angry.
Seeing Apophis' reaction, Rosen was more or less secretly delighted. It seemed that he had made the right bet. Hence, he hurriedly put on a pained expression, and said in a sullen voice, "According to Canuman's son, President Canuman led a team of mages to the Tower of Dusk for an exchange and learning in a bid to ease the tension caused by the previous conflict. However, President Felic said that President Canuman led his men to attack the Tower of Dusk, but President Canuman is already dead, so this statement can't be verified. "
In other words, Rosen was implying that there was at least a witness for Canuman's claim of an exchange and learning, but there was no evidence for the Tower of Dusk's statement. Hence, it was naturally self-evident whose statement they should believe.
"Canuman's son?" Apophis muttered, but he did not look at him at all. Instead, he simply waved his hand casually.
Rosen was just about to introduce Canuman's son to Apophis so that he could repeat what he said just now to increase the credibility of the statement. However, he did not expect to see Canuman's son lying on the ground with a dispirited expression as soon as he turned around.
At the thought of Apophis's actions just now, Rosen immediately broke out in a cold sweat. This arbitrator was indeed unconventional. He actually killed someone in front of everyone. Although Canuman was such a good-for-nothing son, it didn't matter if he died. However, Apophis was clearly trying to stand up for Felic by disregarding his identity.
"So, who else is there?" Apophis glanced at the crowd with a mocking gaze, and everyone who made eye contact with him couldn't help but lower their heads.
"Lord Arbitrator, even if Canuman's son is lying, and Canuman really went to attack the Tower of Dusk, Canuman is the President of a guild, after all. However, Canuman was the president of a guild, after all, and it should be up to the Supreme Council to decide how to punish him. Councilor Felic executed him without authorization, which is obviously against the rules. " Although Rosen did not retreat, his attitude had clearly changed, and he was no longer as resolute as before. Instead, he seemed much more ambiguous.
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