The three of them rested for a while in Blackhills Town, and hired another carriage. When they returned to Alanna, it was already noon the next day. During this long journey, Argus told them everything.
Things were similar to what Lin Li had guessed. The reason why Argus made a move on him was entirely Matthias' personal behavior. It was neither incited by Wilhelm nor supported by anyone in the family. It was purely because he couldn't get over it, and wanted Lin Li's life.
This outcome more or less made Lin Li feel more at ease.
At least for now, it seemed that the Marathon Family was not prepared to do anything to him. There was no need to worry if it was just Matthias, because this fella was too stupid. He made such a mess of conspiracies, sneak attacks, and assassinations. If it wasn't for Argus' good luck, and he happened to catch Lin Li entering the cave to pick black lotuses, how would the subsequent process be so dangerous?
Now that he had four black lotuses in his hands and the strength of an Archmage, if Matthias wanted to touch him again, he would have to ask a Legendary-mage to do it himself …
But at the end of the conversation, Argus also confirmed one thing — Wilhelm was really angry. This was the only thing that worried Lin Li.
Wilhelm's attitude also represented the attitude of the Marathon Family. A mere Matthias was indeed nothing. In Lin Li's opinion, he was at most a useless dandy. If he wanted to deal with Lin Li, he would have to develop further. However, if it was the entire Marathon Family, then it would be troublesome. The Marathon Family's influence was too huge. Even if he had the protection of the Guild of Magic, it would be inevitable that they would find some opportunities …
"Alright, Argus, you can go." The carriage stopped in front of the Guild of Magic, and Lin Li let Argus go without hesitation.
"Ah?" Argus was stunned.
"What's there to 'ah' about? Why aren't you leaving? Are you really waiting for me to treat you to dinner? "
"I … I can really leave?" Argus couldn't believe that this fella actually let him go so easily.
Although this fella had said that he would let him go as long as he was willing to cooperate back in the Fire Plume Ridge, with this fella's character, the so-called release would definitely be at a discount, such as some poison or curse, or some evidence of him betraying the Marathon Family, so that he would have no choice but to obey him in the future.
In fact, Argus had already been mentally prepared along the way.
He had already accepted his fate.
Anyway, this young mage called Felic was also a powerful character. He had the strength of an Archmage at such a young age, and he even knew the mysterious pharmaceutics. It was not a shameful thing to listen to such a person. To be honest, it was even more promising than listening to Matthias.
On the way there, he had already thought about how to express his loyalty and how to win the other party's trust …
Who knew that this would be the result …
This guy actually opened his mouth and let him go. He didn't poison him or curse him. He didn't even have any evidence to use against him. This, this, this … wasn't this not giving him any face? I used to be an Archmage, and you're letting me go just like that?
Argus was a little disappointed …
Lin Li did not care if he was disappointed or not, and chased him off the carriage with just a few words.
Are you kidding me? It's not like I have nothing better to do. What's the benefit of holding onto a burden like you?
Now, it's just Matthias' personal behavior, but if I really detained you, the Marathon Family would probably send someone to kill me immediately. Why don't you look at yourself in the mirror? Can't you see the word "traitor" written all over your face?
You're the traitor of the Marathon Family. If I really bring you into the Guild of Magic, who knows what Wilhelm will think …
It's a small matter to send an Archmage to assassinate me …
What I'm afraid of is that he will think that this matter has something to do with the Guild of Magic, and think that the Guild of Magic has some ulterior motives towards the Marathon Family. When the time comes, there will be a chaotic battle between the two powerful forces, and the Adventurers Guild that has been coveting the key to Osric's mausoleum will intervene as a third party, causing Alanna to be filled with blood and corpses. How can I, the initiator of all this, bear it?
I can't do this, I definitely can't do it …
Lin Li sent Argus away almost like he was sending off a plague.
After watching Argus' back disappear into the distance, Lin Li finally got off the carriage with a peace of mind, and brought Sean all the way to the guild hall.
"Felic!" Just as he entered the guild hall, he heard Mason's voice coming from afar.
"Morning, Big Brother Mason. What a coincidence!" Lin Li looked from afar, and saw Mason and Orrin coming from the corridor. It seemed that these two fellas were not idle. They most likely went to the Omniscient Tower to read again.
The three of them had not seen each other for a few days, and asked about each other's recent situation. Then, they walked all the way back to their residence. On the way, Mason took the time to ask Lin Li about his gains these few days. "How was it? Was the trip to the Fire Plume Ridge smooth?"
"This, it should be considered smooth …" Lin Li was not too sure. In fact, even he himself did not know if it was considered smooth. The gains from this trip to the Fire Plume Ridge had far exceeded his expectations. Not only did he successfully pluck four black lotuses, but he also obtained a Dark Age Sky Fortress and a legendary magical crystal.
But on the other hand, there were also many troubles.
He had a fight with an Archmage right from the start, and he even encountered a disastrous earthquake in the middle. As for passing through the Gates of Ashes and coming to the Eternal Furnace, it was only a small interlude. The real climax was when he killed the Salamander with medicine. Everything seemed to be smooth, but it was as dangerous as walking on a tightrope. If there had been a slight mistake in that situation, it would have been Lin Li's ashes that were sent back to Alanna now.
But fortunately, there were a few daunting encounters in a row without any mishaps. Overall, it was still considered smooth …
"What have you guys been doing these few days? Still going to the Omniscient Tower every day? "
"No, no, no … I only use half of the time to read every day now." Mason's face was full of pride.
Lin Li was a little curious. "What about the other half of the time?"
"The rest of the time, I usually use it to teach some idiot a lesson." After Mason finished this sentence, he even looked at Orrin, who was beside him, with a gaze full of provocation.
"…" Lin Li almost fainted from the shock. He clearly remembered that before he left Alanna, this guy had just broken through to the realm of a Magic Shooter. At that time, Orrin had already reached the peak of level-12. They were not on the same level at all. What did he use to teach others a lesson? Fingers …
"Felic, you have to know that people will always improve. If you don't believe me, you can ask him who taught who a lesson yesterday afternoon."
"Is it true or not …"
"He won." Orrin's words were as short as ever, but after he finished speaking, he added another two words. "One round."
"…"
"What? Isn't one round a win?" Mason was indignant. He proudly showed off for a long time, and shamelessly said, "I've decided not to fight with you anymore. I want to keep this victory forever!"
"Idiot."
"Oh, yes, Felic …" When the three of them returned to their residence and sat down on the rattan chair, Mason suddenly remembered something. "I heard from the old fellow that someone came to look for you yesterday afternoon."
"Someone came to look for me? Was it an old man? " Lin Li thought about it carefully. There were only a few people he was familiar with in Alanna, and most of them were in the Fire Plume Ridge. Apart from them, only Old Grimm and Andoine could look for him. Among these two old men, Old Grimm was the most suspicious.
When he left, he had just promised him that he would go to the Pharmacists Guild to participate in that whatever meeting. Counting the days carefully, it seemed to be in one or two days. Perhaps the old man could not wait, and simply came to the Guild of Magic himself.
"It doesn't seem like it …" Mason thought for a while, but what he said was beyond Lin Li's expectations. "I heard from the old fellow that it seemed to be a young man in his twenties or thirties …"
"Twenties or thirties?"
"Oh, yes!" Mason thought for a long time, and finally remembered. "His name is Kevin! Yes, yes, yes … It's Kevin! "
"Where is he?" Lin Li was shocked.
"I'm not too sure. Why don't you ask the old fellow? Maybe he knows."
"Yes, I'll go look for him now!" Upon hearing that Kevin had actually arrived in Alanna, Lin Li immediately could not sit still. He did not care about the fatigue from the journey. After settling Sean down in a hurry, he hurriedly went to look for Macklin.
Lin Li trotted all the way to the guild hall, passed through the long corridor, and soon knocked on Macklin's door.
"Come in."
Lin Li gently pushed the door open, and saw Macklin's wretched old face at a glance.
After Lin Li entered the door, he did not care about being polite with Macklin, and asked directly, "Mr Macklin, I heard that someone came to look for me?"
"Yes." Macklin nodded. "Two days ago, there was a mage called Kevin who came to look for you. He said he was Gerian's nephew from Jarrosus."
"Where … Where is he now?"
"In the guild guest room. I'll get someone to bring you there later."
"No need, I'll go there myself." Lin Li shook his head, and rejected Macklin's good intentions. He could not even wait for a minute now, not to mention "later" …
Lin Li clearly remembered that before he left, Kevin had been stationed in the Demon Fall Valley. To the Jarrosus Guild of Magic, the Demon Fall Valley was as important as a lifeline. It was the foundation of the Jarrosus Guild of Magic. If it was not for something big, why would Kevin come to Alanna to look for him? If he came to Alanna, who would be stationed in the Demon Fall Valley? Could it be that Gerian had to go there personally …
Something must have happened in Jarrosus, and it was not something ordinary!
"Felic, wait …" Lin Li had just stood up, but was stopped by Macklin. "I have something to talk to you about …"
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