She was wearing a pair of red half-rimmed glasses and her long, dark brown hair was tied up with a hair clip. She was wearing a dark black robe and a dark green skirt. Compared to a few years ago, Marguarita seemed to have more wrinkles on her face. Wrinkles, crow's feet, and wrinkles had already appeared on her face. The only thing that remained unchanged was her deep gaze and calm expression. "Tell me, my disciple."
Her mentor was also a great beauty when she was young, Veronica thought to herself with mixed feelings.
"Since the establishment of the Garland Council, our original intention has been to protect the interests of magic, maintain the existence of magic, and promote the power of magic." Veronica naturally knew the standard answer. She said softly, "As for the final goal, it is to establish a country completely controlled by wizards, a wizard Empire that belongs to us."
"Standard answer." Marguarita nodded, but the chairwoman immediately shook her head. "Then, Veronica, have you already deviated from the original intention of the Garland Council and the path that leads to the final goal?! Can I view your actions as a form of betrayal?! "
"No." Veronica shook her head. Veronica was also very calm. She shook her head and said, "The ultimate goal is not in conflict with what I am doing now. Mentor, we have to be down-to-earth. The best choice now is for me to become independent and become Leon's vassal."
"Being a vassal is not a good way to establish a wizard Empire, Veronica." Marguarita's expression was a little sarcastic and playful. "Are you willing to become His Majesty Laing's vassal? Are you willing to be his vassal? Are you willing to be his vassal? Not even his wife? "
"What can I use to compete with Madame Suria? Behind her are the great nobles of the Knight King Kingdom. Even Laing's status as a contender for the throne and his title as Duke of Musillon came from his marriage with Madame Suria. How can I compete with her? " Veronica's tone was a little resentful. "This is already good enough. At least Madame Suria did not chase me out."
"Is that so? Tell me, Veronica, are you willing to do this? Do you think you're satisfied with this? "Marguarita was still very calm, to the point of being old-fashioned and serious." Be a vassal? The head female courtier of the royal family? What about our target? "
"It was the highest goal in the first place." Veronica was not sure what Margarita was trying to say, so she decided to make it clear. "If we are talking about the highest goal, Her Majesty Katarín has already achieved it. She now has a country of her own. If we are talking about it in a narrow sense, Teacher, you have not become the Grand Sorcerer of the Empire's Royal Family. I have become the Grand Sorceress of the Imperial Court."
"Heh ~ You're still so sharp." Margarita smiled coldly and nodded slowly. "It's good to know how much you can do and how much you can do. That's right. Just as you said, establishing a Sorcerer Empire is our highest goal. What does' highest 'mean? That is the ultimate and most distant goal. However, we know very well that the true model of the Gallan Witches is to mass produce female courtiers. We have marriage alliances with nobles and lords, and we can become teachers, magic consultants, and even critics to expand our influence. "
"Yes, I've thought about it many times. The model of the Gallan Witches is not enough to establish an independent country." Veronica nodded. The Gallan Witches were a little confused. "Teacher, if you are so clear about this, why are you still asking me?"
"Because I'm afraid that you are not clear about it." Margarita narrowed her eyes. "I know you, my disciple. You are competitive and will never admit defeat. You always want to be number one. Over the years, you have suppressed many of your rivals, including Teresa, Aurora, and Carolina. I am worried that you do not know when to stop. Do you think that a man like Laing can be controlled by a Sanctum Witch like you? He is so outstanding and so dazzling. In twenty years, he rose from a knight to a king. How many women have he attracted? I am afraid that if you don't understand things like that wild cat who was protecting her food, Laing will one day kick you out of the palace! "
"He won't. I believe in Laing. He won't do such a thing." Veronica subconsciously retorted. Gallan Witches shook her head. "He won't kick me out of his palace."
"That's right. Laing won't kick you out of his palace. After all, you are his first woman. However, he can revoke your status as the head of the court and remove your status as a vassal. He can arrange for you to warm his bed in his palace. That's not kicking you out of the palace. Take a guess. If you lose power one day, will Laing deal with you like this?" Margarita sneered. "Do you still not understand why I didn't become His Majesty's head of the court and instead came out to establish the Gallan Witches? Let me tell you. First, there are no good men. They are unreliable. Second, as a ruler, ruthlessness is the most important quality. Sometimes, it is not up to him to decide what to do with you. "
Veronica's expression turned ugly. Although Gallan Witches didn't want to admit it, she knew that Margarita was right. If she really lost power, Laing definitely wouldn't kill or exile her. However, it was very likely that he would lock her up like a canary in a cage!
"Teacher, you mean …" Veronica decided to listen to Margarita's words.
"What I mean? What I'm trying to say is that the ultimate goal of our Marvel Blue Council is to establish an Empire of Sorcerers. That's fine if you use it as a slogan to inspire the enthusiasm and ambition of those witch apprentices. That's fine, but don't take it seriously. You're about to become the leader of the branch, so you have to be clear about your own position. That is, who are you to Leon? What use do you have to him? What can you help him with? You must think clearly about these questions. Otherwise, you will sooner or later come into conflict with him. "
"I understand." Veronica hurriedly lowered her head. Margarita knew that she had understood. The chairwoman knew very well that Veronica was a woman who knew how to manage relationships with others. Her appearance and talent were also top-notch. Generally speaking, such a woman didn't need to be reminded. However, Margarita still felt that it was necessary because Veronica's status was different now. After she went to Brittany, she no longer had someone to protect her, supervise, and guide her like before.
Therefore, she had to emphasize again, "Your looks and appearance are your advantages, but you can't always rely on this. A truly outstanding man will never lack women around him. You have to show your own characteristics and your uniqueness in order to capture his heart."
"I understand, Teacher. Thank you for your guidance." Veronica nodded solemnly.
"Since you abstained from voting this afternoon, we've decided to expel Aurora from the Elder Council. She has one month to pack her things and leave Heaven's Fortress with her people. Veronica, do you think we've won?" Margarita smiled. The way she smiled made the wrinkles on her face seem deeper, but in that instant, Veronica could see how charming her teacher was when she was young. Witch Garland lowered her head and couldn't help but say proudly, "Teacher, she has been your old rival for decades. I still remember how she used her privileges to oppress me. Isn't this good?"
"Ah? Oh! I know. Are you still holding a grudge over what happened in the past? For example, how Aurora let her daughter Teresa steal your man? And how Aurora deliberately suppressed you? " There was no smile on Margarita's face. She just shook her head and said, "Do you really think it's a good thing that Aurora was expelled from the Elder Council?"
Before Veronica could answer, Margarita continued, "The Empire has a vast territory and a large population. As everyone knows, the northern part of the Empire is barren. The Black Forest covers most of the area, and many Orcs and Green Skin Tribes wreak havoc in the Black Forest.
"On the other hand, the southern part of the Empire is rich in resources, with many rivers and fertile lands. The economy is prosperous and there are fewer threats.
"However, there are many humans living in the northern part of the Empire. They are brave and fierce, like close combat. They worship the White Wolf God Yuric and the Nature God Tal. Similarly, there are many humans living in the southern part of the Empire. They prefer discipline and learning, and most of them worship the God of Justice and the Goddess of War. Although they are not incapable of close combat, they prefer to use all kinds of long-range weapons and magic to fight.
"The Empire can't give up on the northern part of the territory just because the northern part is barren and likes close combat. Similarly, the Empire can't overly rely on the northern army just because the northern part is the frontline against Chaos." Margarita said coldly, "It has been like this since ancient times. An organization must understand balance. Laing is the same, and you too.
"If the northern part is out of control, we have to clean it up. This is why Aurora was expelled from the Elder Council. Similarly, if the southern part is too powerful, we have to clean it up too! This is why I want you to lead people to establish a branch! " Margarita's voice became more serious. She stared at Veronica and said, "Do you think this is our victory? No, this isn't my victory, nor is it Aurora's, and definitely not yours! What you mean is that the Garland Council has given up on the northern part and put the southern part in an important position! "
"Teacher!" Veronica swallowed a mouthful of saliva. Garland suddenly realized what Margarita was talking about.
"Back then, I was the one who invited Aurora to join the Garland Council! My goal was to give me an opponent, to give my people a target. Otherwise, they would have targeted me. " Margarita was still talking, her deep eyes burning with the flames of hell. "But now, this balance has been broken. Thus, Aurora will be expelled, and you will have to leave the council!"
"…" Veronica's face gradually turned pale. She looked at Margarita, as if this was the first time she had met her teacher. Her long legs, which were wrapped in flesh-colored ultra-thin jacquard pantyhose, couldn't stop trembling. Garland suddenly felt that all her thoughts couldn't be hidden from her teacher.
"Furthermore, once the balance is broken, one side will become stronger and completely dominate the situation. This means that there will be no opponent and no supervision. Look at Kislöw and Her Majesty Katarina. She and her Ice Witch Sisters control the entire kingdom, but what has the kingdom become under their control? Can a Magus govern a kingdom well? The ancient Magus Empire and the current Kislöw have already given us the best answer. "
"Whether it's Laing or Ludwig, they are both excellent leaders and heartless people. They will allow us to have a place in their court and allow us to become important people to them. But Veronica, you must understand that they won't only use the southerners and give up on the northerners. They will let us have the advantage, but they will never try to completely defeat our opponents and make it seem like we are the strongest. That way, it will be like a flood drowning the mountain." Margarita stared at Veronica, her voice dry and hoarse. "Don't make my mistake. That's how I lost to Sir Tegris! In the end, I was forced to leave his court and establish the Garland Council! "
"I will teach you this principle today. Unless Laing personally instructs you to do so, don't try to chase Teresa or Aurora away from Laing's court. If you dare to do so, you will be the one who will be turned from the head of the court to a bed warming maid!"
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