"Do you think I'm as free as you every day? Hurry up, don't dawdle, I still have things to do after I beat you up … "
"Come on then. Do you really think I'm afraid of you …" Lin Li muttered as he followed behind him. The two of them walked through the long corridor, and Lin Li told Macklin about Kevin's place again while they were on the way.
"A place to stay? That's easy, I'll get someone to do it later. " Macklin agreed to it without even thinking about it. Getting a place to stay was not a big deal to Macklin. He could just make the arrangements. The Guild of Magic had a lot of space anyway. Not to mention one Kevin, even ten of them would be able to stay there.
"Then I'll thank you on behalf of Kevin."
"Cut the crap!" The old man did not fall for it at all. "Don't think I'll let you off just because you thank me. Damn, you've been too much recently. You're even worse than that idiot Mason. If you continue like this, I'll see how you're going to win the finals."
"I didn't say I'd win for sure …" Lin Li had never seen Macklin so concerned about anything since he came to Alanna. Even during the trial at the Shadowglen, the old man only told him to be careful …
Lin Li could not understand why he was so concerned about the finals. To Lin Li, the finals were just the finals. It was good to get first place, but it was not a big deal if he could not get it in the end. After all, Gryffindor was an Archmage now, and there were too many variables in a battle between two Archmages. It was possible for either of them to win. No matter how confident Lin Li was, he did not dare to say that he would win for sure.
But Macklin obviously did not see it that way …
"Damn, do you have any ambitions?" The old man stopped in his tracks and looked at Lin Li with disdain.
"Why are you looking at me like that? You know that Gryffindor is an Archmage. I might not be able to defeat him …" Lin Li felt guilty under Gryffindor's stare, but he was still unconvinced.
"What do you mean by 'not sure'?" Macklin pursed his lips and continued to look at him with disdain. "Not sure with your current strength? I dare to bet my head that if you meet Gryffindor now, just admit defeat. You don't even have to fight. Damn it, that kid is too strong now … "
After cursing, the old man seemed to realize that his words were too hurtful. After thinking for a while, he embarrassedly added, "But you're a few years younger than him, so you still have a little advantage …"
"…" Lin Li rolled his eyes. He thought to himself, It's not like we're comparing who lives longer. Being a few years younger gives you a f * cking advantage …
"In short, work hard this month. With your talent and my guidance, you still have a good chance." Macklin said proudly. Then, he looked a little envious. "Damn, you little bastards are so lucky. Why didn't we encounter such a good thing when we were young? It's just winning a lousy trial competition, and they actually gave you the right to establish a new guild. I really wonder if the brains of those old fellows in the Supreme Council are fried … "
"What's there to be jealous of …?" Lin Li had never understood what was so attractive about this so-called new guild. Not only was there a group of trial mages staring at it every day, but even an old fellow like Macklin was envious. He looked like a wolf that had seen a piece of meat. Was there a need to make it so exaggerated?
In Lin Li's opinion, this so-called new guild president was nothing more than a coolie.
Look at Jarrosus, look at Alanna.
Just by looking at these two places, one would know that the establishment of a new guild was not something that could be done overnight. Wasn't Gerian powerful enough? They held the strongest magical power in Jarrosus, and were deeply supported by the mages of the guild. However, for more than a decade, they had always been suppressed by the three big families. Although they occupied the position of the number one force in Jarrosus on the surface, when had they ever been the real number one in the past decade?
Not to mention the others, even Cromwell dared to look for him, and wanted Gerian to do this and that to Lin Li …
If not for Lin Li's participation, the Jarrosus Guild of Magic would not know how long it would last.
From nothing to something, from weak to strong — this was an extremely long process.
Not to mention other things, there had to be a place to stay, right? The Jarrosus Guild of Magic was so down and out, but at least it still had the Emerald Tower. What about the newly established guild? Would they really let a large group of mages sleep on the streets?
Library, meditation room, various halls, various research rooms — how could they be explained in a few words? So what if they had the full support of the Supreme Council? Although the Supreme Council was powerful, they could not directly send a group of Archmages as free construction workers, right?
Moreover …
He did not know where this new Guild of Magic would be built …
If it was a place like Jarrosus, it would be fine. After all, an Archmage was already considered a top powerhouse there. With Lin Li's current strength, he was confident that he could still survive.
But if it was built in a prosperous city like Alanna, a place where legendary powerhouses emerged endlessly, Lin Li would really not be able to sleep well. Who knew if what he was doing would violate the interests of a legendary powerhouse? If he was quietly killed in the middle of the night, wouldn't he die a wrongful death?
All in all, it was a thankless task.
Lin Li had always kept a respectful distance from such thankless tasks.
"To tell you the truth, I'm really not interested in the position of the new guild president." At this point, Lin Li did not intend to hide anything. "Not only does it take a lot of effort, my life is also in danger at any time. It's not like I have nothing better to do. Why would I fight for such a thankless position …"
"Are you kidding me?!" When Macklin heard this, his eyes widened abruptly. When he looked at Lin Li, it was as if he was looking at an idiot. "Who told you that it would take a lot of effort? Who told you that your life is in danger? Do you know what it means to be the president of a Guild of Magic? "
Lin Li pursed his lips. "Why don't I know? Isn't the president of a Guild of Magic just a sandwich biscuit? Above him is the Supreme Council, below him are the guild mages, and there are all kinds of forces eyeing him covetously. You should know Gerian from Jarrosus, right? He's already in his sixties, yet he's still guarding the Demon Fall Valley every day. Last month, he was careless and was attacked by the Shadow's Nest. Not only did he lose the Demon Fall Valley, he even injured himself. Tell me, what's there to fight for with such a lousy position? "
"The Demon Fall Valley is lost?" When Macklin heard this, he suddenly laughed. "I was wondering why you were so angry today. So it's because something happened in Jarrosus … Don't worry, we won't sit back and do nothing about the Jarrosus Guild of Magic. You just have to stay in Alanna. I'll send someone to Jarrosus tomorrow to help stabilize the situation there. Then, we'll see if we can get the Demon Fall Valley back."
"Then I'll thank you on behalf of Gerian …" Lin Li was just grumbling casually just now. After all, after coming to Anril, Lin Li had spent half of his time in the Jarrosus Guild of Magic. To him, the Jarrosus Guild of Magic was like another home. Now that his home had been robbed by bandits, the village chief of the Alanna Guild of Magic and the mayor of the Supreme Council did not do anything at all. No matter how good Lin Li's self-restraint was, he could not help but grumble.
He did not think that Macklin would be so easy to talk to, and agree to help without hesitation. This made Lin Li very happy.
To be honest, it was not important whether they could get the Demon Fall Valley back or not. The key was to stabilize the situation in Jarrosus. Now that the Guild of Magic had lost the Demon Fall Valley and was suppressed by the Shadow's Nest, even a fool would know that the leaders of the 17 forces had most likely started to stir …
The Alanna Guild of Magic's willingness to help at this time was definitely the best news for the Jarrosus Guild of Magic.
It would not take too much effort. Just one or two Archmages would be enough to intimidate the many forces in Jarrosus. As for the Demon Fall Valley, he could think of a way when he got back.
"Cut the crap. The reason why I'm sending people is not to help that old fellow Gerian. F * ck, if it wasn't to let you stay in Alanna peacefully, I wouldn't bother with this matter …"
"Alright, alright. I'll try my best for the finals a month later!" No matter what, he had already owed Macklin a favor. Lin Li could not continue to insist, and could only agree to it for the time being. As for the matter a month later, he would think about it after a month …
"Seems like you still don't understand … But forget it, it doesn't matter whether you understand or not. You just have to know that the position of the President of the Guild of Magic is not a position that anyone can sit on …" Macklin shook his head. He finally understood now that it was useless to reason with this kid. The most direct and effective way was to tell him how much benefits this position could bring. A hundred words of reason could not compare to a word of temptation.
At that moment, Macklin did not want to be long-winded with Lin Li. He only asked mysteriously, "Have you ever thought about one thing? Why is it that the strongest person in every Guild of Magic is always the President of the Guild of Magic?"
"If he is not strong, how can he be the President of the Guild of Magic?" Lin Li pursed his lips. Isn't this nonsense …
"Wrong!" Macklin stopped with a mysterious look on his face, and pointed to the President's room in the distance. "Aldwin only broke through to the Archmage realm at the age of 46. At that time, there were at least five mages who were stronger than him in the Alanna Guild of Magic. The position of the President of the Guild of Magic is not for those who are strong. That's why I'm so jealous. Damn it, I don't know what medicine the Supreme Council has taken. The dignified President of the Guild of Magic actually chose the position through a challenge. What nonsense …"
"46 years old?" Lin Li was shocked. He clearly remembered that Mason had told him that Aldwin broke through to the Legendary-realm at the age of 55. If it was really like what Macklin said, then didn't it only take him nine years to cross the extremely long distance between an Archmage and a Legendary-mage?
This, this, this … This speed was too scary, wasn't it?
Lin Li had never thought that Aldwin would only take a mere nine years to advance from an Archmage to a Legendary-mage. Lin Li was also an Archmage. How could he not know how amazing such a result was …
To exaggerate a little, it was simply the speed of light.
Lin Li swallowed his saliva with difficulty. "You … You mean, it only took President Aldwin nine years because he got that position?"
"At least you're not stupid, kid." Macklin nodded, and angrily asked, "Have you forgotten that day that Herza personally said that this new President of the Guild would receive the full support of the Supreme Council? What do you think this full support is referring to? Is it really some resources or personnel? Stop joking. I dare to bet with my head that whoever wins this finals will immediately be able to come into contact with the most mysterious spells, the most profound magical knowledge, and the most powerful magical power. Even in the Supreme Council, this is something that only the core members can enjoy. "
At this point, Macklin spat rudely again. "Actually, Aldwin's nine years is nothing at all. I remember Aldwin once told me that among his batch of mages, the most abnormal one was a guy from the Ledin Kingdom. Damn it, that guy is the real abnormal one. He became the President of the Guild with the strength of a level-10 Magic Shooter, and it only took him 10 years to reach the Legendary-realm …"
"Really …?" Lin Li's eyes were wide open.
"Nonsense, why would I lie to you …?" Macklin scolded angrily, and then continued, "But to be honest, there is actually some reason why you were worried about your life just now …"
"What reason?" Lin Li was stunned for a moment, and had some doubts in his heart. Why did this old fellow change his words so quickly?
"If I'm not wrong, the new area that Herza mentioned should be near the Breezy Plains …"
"So it's that place …" Lin Li understood at once after Macklin said this. If it was really the Breezy Plains, then his worries were indeed justified. That was a famous place, and even Lin Li, a transmigrator, knew that the most complicated area in the north of Anril was the Breezy Plains. The borders of the two strongest human countries in the north of Anril, the Felan Kingdom and the Ledin Kingdom, happened to be in the Breezy Plains. Together with the Dwarf Kingdom that was not far from here, and the Tura Forest that was frequented by elves, these four behemoths were like four pieces of a puzzle that formed the most important forces in the Breezy Plains.
Apart from these four behemoths, there were also all kinds of weak forces — of course, they were only compared to the four behemoths. To be honest, any one of them was much stronger than the 11 mage families and the six underground forces in Jarrosus City.
If a Guild of Magic was really established there, unless the people of the Supreme Council were around every day, it would really be life-threatening …
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