Roland was the kind of person who didn't care much about other people's business. For him, the ups and downs of the people in Delpon were really uninterested.
He was a Mage. Although he had only been a Mage for half a year, he had already been infected with some of the fatal diseases of Mages.
For example, he didn't like to be involved in other people's affairs.
Were banquets, hunting, and other social activities of the nobles as fascinating as magic models?
Were they as beautiful as magic patterns?
None of them mattered.
The people that he valued in Delpon were the players that he was familiar with and the apprentices in the Magic Tower.
Vivian, on the other hand, was someone close to him. So, whoever asked Vivian to deliver a message probably had something to do with Vivian's family.
For Vivian's sake, Roland had to meet the person who invited him.
Following Vivian, Roland came to a manor not far away from his home.
Then, he was welcomed into the manor by the butler with great etiquette. Then, he met the person who invited him on the balcony on the second floor.
It was an old lady that he had met before.
Christine was the old lady's full name.
She invited Roland to sit down and asked the servants to serve cakes and a beverage that looked like flower tea. Then, she said with a smile, "It wasn't easy to invite you, Mr. Roland. If Vivian and I weren't distant relatives, I wouldn't have been able to meet you. "
Roland chuckled and said, "It's not difficult. If you want to meet me, old lady, you can ask someone to call me anytime."
"Have some flower water first. I'm told that the elves like to drink water this way." Christine pointed at the cup before Roland with her wrinkled finger.
Roland had a sip and said, "It's not bad."
Christine chuckled. "I know that time is precious for Mages, so I'll cut to the chase. I just want to ask, what are the Golden Sons up to exactly? "
Huh? Roland asked Christine with a strange look in his eyes.
"That sheriff named Link has been improving the security of the streets. That's a reasonable thing to do." The old woman's tone gradually became serious. "But recently, his actions have become more intense, and he has begun to interfere in many things."
Roland had another sip of the tea unhurriedly. He had to admit that the tea tasted pretty good, but it felt weird that they called it flower water. "What industry are you involved in?"
"Well, I didn't intervene in other industries. It's just that his efforts to maintain law and order are over the top, to the point where he can't differentiate between good and evil. "
Hearing this, Roland smiled and said, "That's impossible. I know Link quite well. He wouldn't do something like that."
The old woman stared at Roland without blinking.
Roland smiled and looked back at him.
After a while, Christine said slowly, "It seems that you also think that Lynk did the right thing?"
"I just believe that he won't casually spread the campaign to ordinary people." Roland sipped the tea again and said, "Of course, it's for the common people to judge whether or not it's right, not you and me."
Roland didn't trust the nobles at all. He would only believe half of what they said.
Besides, it was unreasonable for him to believe the old woman's words instead of his compatriots.
"It seems that Mr. Roland is good at collecting intelligence even though he's been staying in the Magic Tower." Christine looked at Roland with a vague smile and continued, "Okay, since we're all smart people, I won't beat around the bush anymore. Lynk wants to maintain law and order, but please don't beat our dogs. "
"Us?" Roland sat straight. "It seems that you're working together to pressure me."
Christine shook her head. "That's not what we meant. We're just asking that you leave us some dignity."
Roland sighed and said, "Sorry, I can't promise you anything. Lynk is the sheriff, and I'm just a Mage who doesn't care about the business. "
Hearing that, Christine felt that the spellcaster who looked like a young man couldn't be more cunning. He talked casually, but in fact, he didn't reveal any useful information at all. He was just like an old fox.
"Mr. Roland, big fish can't be raised in water that's too clear," Roland said with a smile.
Roland laughed when he heard this. "What Link wants is a pool of clean water for people to drink, not to raise fish. Ordinary people will only have health problems if they drink too much dirty water. "
"But there won't be big fish," said the old woman coldly.
Roland raised his eyebrow. "Why should fish be raised in a lake? Can't it be used for drinking? Even if there are no fish, the water can still be used for farming, and it can still be used to feed people. Besides, can ordinary people eat the fish that are raised? They'll end up in the stomachs of beasts. "
Christine's expression was even colder. "So, Mr. Roland, you're not going to persuade Lynk?"
"I told you, I don't care. I don't want to persuade him. I think he's doing the right thing." Roland stood up and looked at the old woman, before he said, "I also hope that Delpon is a pool of water."
"You won't change your mind even if Vivian begs you?" asked the old woman.
Roland froze for a moment, then smiled. "Then let Vivian come and beg me first. Also … you've recently taken over a lot of properties from the mayor. You've grown in strength and confidence. So, you think you're qualified to negotiate with us. But don't forget. How did the mayor's thousand elite soldiers disappear? When the old mayor was here, you didn't dare to touch him. Now that the old mayor is gone, you're actually threatening 'us' who made the old mayor disappear. Who gave you the guts? "
Being stared at by Roland's contemptuous gaze, the old woman suddenly felt a chill in her heart.
She slowly closed her eyes. "I understand. No matter how many jackals and wolves there are, they can't beat a strong lion. But we can change the conditions. For example, if you can restrain Lynk, each of us is willing to give you some of our benefits. One person or one family may not be enough, but if there are a few more families, then your power will be greatly increased. And as far as I know, you've been having some conflicts with Lynk and the others recently. "
Roland was silent.
He could tell that this was the old woman's real thoughts, or rather, her killing move.
What happened before was just a foreshadowing, and then a test.
Now it was time to reveal the dagger.
They wanted to divide the players, similar to what John Junior did a few months ago.
But they did it better, and their timing was more accurate.
They could even find out that Roland and Hawk and the others were already estranged.
Seeing Roland's silence, the old woman revealed a somewhat smug smile. "I dare not say anything else, but at least we can make you the shadow mayor of Delpon, sir. And we will be your loyal allies and companions. "
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