Return of the Class 8 Mage
52.2. Break the limit (3)
The Emperor also did not want Ian to join the embassy. He only wanted Ian to keep an eye on the Crown Prince and not let him do anything stupid and control him, or give him simple advice. The Emperor already knew the Crown Prince was always listening to Ian's advice carefully.
"I understand what you're worried about, Mr. Tower."
However, Ian had a plan, a viable plan that he could join the embassy without causing any diplomatic problems.
"Then, please come back. Even your presence in the city might cause severe diplomatic problems. I'm sorry for your efforts, but I can't help."
The Tower Master said as if he really felt sorry for her.
His voice was full of confidence.
He never lost his gentle attitude.
The more he stood higher than his opponent, the gentler he acted.
"I will explain to the Emperor, Your Majesty himself....."
"But, what if,"
Ian cut off the words of the Tower Master.
Still, the Tower Master did not reveal his discomfort.
Haven't.
"If one of the Archmages decides to leave the embassy, may I replace him? The emperor ordered me earlier, so I thought it might be allowed flexibly."
With Ian's words, the Tower Master glanced at the Archmage who had come as an embassy member. They followed his orders like an emperor. There was no chance for them to betray him.
'Indeed. There's no chance.'
He has been the Tower Master for over 30 years. He had known each Archmage for a long time, and he devoted a lot of time and effort to persuade them to stand by his side. Some take several years, some take more than 10 years.
"Except those young ones."
Seemingly the idol of young witches, Ian Page became arrogant due to his young followers.
"Haha. Well, then, yes you can. But who......"
When the Tower Master said with a laugh,
"ME,"
An Archmage 'Ronan', who was one of the embassy members, said as he stepped out. It was an old man who passionately claimed to have put a shackle around Ian's neck a few years ago during the Ivory Tower's hall.
"I'll be absent for the embassy."
"...... What are you saying, Ronan?"
Once again, the Tower Master said softly on his face.
Ronan used to be one of the most strict and powerful allies to Tower Lord.
"As I just said. We are people from the Empire, aren't we? There is no one who can go against the orders of our Emperor, Your Majesty. Even if it's about diplomatic matters."
With a solid attitude, Archmage Ronan continued his speech.
"I have learned that the embassy mission is a very sacred mission. However, if I can fulfill this diplomatic agreement and the Emperor's order at the same time by leaving my position, I will gladly give my position to Ian."
After which, Ronan approached the Crown Prince.
"This old man humbly asked the Crown Prince, His Majesty, to hand over this sacred mission to Ian Page. Please allow me to do so, Your Majesty."
It is the son of the Crown who has all authority officially.
Although he only had a degree of authority, his words were powerful enough to resolve this matter.
"of course! You can go back to the royal palace."
The Crown Prince did not hesitate for a moment.
No consideration is needed because Ian will replace the vacancy.
"Ah, a minute."
The Crown Prince searched through the carriage as he recalled something.
Soon, she brought some jewelry and accessories and handed them to Ronan.
"Use it whenever you need money for your trip. Go and buy some carts, hire some horsemen too, okay?"
"...... I, I appreciate your grace, Your Majesty."
The first gift from the Crown Prince humiliated Ronan for a moment. Soon after, Ronan approached Ian. Since he was turning his back on others, only Ian could see a clear smile on Ronan's face.
"Dan, from now on, you will replace my position as the embassy. Please follow the Emperor's orders carefully."
Middle-aged archmage, 'Ronan'.
She was one of the 'Great Magicians who could be persuaded' according to her previous experience. Although he was always very strict and straight, his actions were not focused on showing 'loyalty' to the Tower Master, or 'standing' on the side of the Ivory Tower, either,
'He only moves for the development of his individual magical talent.'
Every witch likes to be developed, but Ronan is obsessed with it. Most of the other Archmages stopped training themselves hard while living the easy and supported life of the Empire. But her magical thirst grew bigger as she got older.
'I knew he would be persuaded simply by teaching him which breathing was better.'
He disliked Ian for being inferior. However, after she learned magic from Ian individually, she did not feel inferior to Ian anymore. Instead, he wanted to learn more from her. Especially after she learned Ian's special mana breathing, she actually turned to 'side of Ian.' It was only because learning from Ian improved it much faster than studying under the Tower Master for 15 years.
"Thank you, senior."
"It doesn't matter at all, it's our duty as Empire's people, does it?"
After a meaningless talk, Ronan whispered to Ian.
"After this show is over, teach me more about it."
'That' must mean which breathing. After Ian nodded, Ronan left the place quickly. And he did not forget to recite what Tower Lord said.
"Then, this old man will probably leave this area soon. Even my presence in the city could cause severe diplomatic problems....... As the Tower Master said."
It wasn't in the Tower Master's plan. The plan has been smoothly ruined. Ian appears suddenly, Ronan betrays him suddenly, and Ian joins the embassy all of a sudden.
"Ha ha ha....."
With a complicated thought, Tower Lord laughed.
There was a deep drowning feeling and anger in his laughter.