Chapter 124: Agreement

Robin felt a jolt in his heart, realizing that Mei Linde was not testing him but had already confirmed his strength. He was silent for a moment, then lifted his head, his eyes bearing a trace of coldness: "Vice Dean, what exactly do you want?"

Mei Linde's mouth corner slightly rose, revealing a hint of a meaningful smile: "What I want is a reliable, obedient follower. Robin, your talent and potential give me hope. As long as you are willing to cooperate with me, I can provide you with all the resources and support you need."

Robin quickly weighed the pros and cons in his heart. Mei Linde is one of the academy's three vice deans; her resources and influence are undoubtedly what he needs most right now.

Her intentions are clearly not simple, and may even hide some danger.

"Vice Dean, I need time to consider," Robin said softly, his tone carrying a hint of caution.

Mei Linde nodded, her gaze containing a hint of approval: "Of course, you can take your time. But remember—time waits for no one, opportunities slip away in an instant."

After leaving the office, Robin's mood remained unsettled for a long time.

He walked along the academy's corridor, the words of Mei Linde echoing constantly in his mind.

The identity of a Legendary Knight is his greatest secret, and Mei Linde's test makes him feel unprecedented pressure.

After three days of deep contemplation, Robin finally made a decision.

He stood on the academy's high tower, gazing at the distant sky.

This place has become Robin's solitary spot for pondering.

Listening to the melodious bell, Robin fell into thought.

He cannot oppose the Wizard Council with his own strength alone, and Mei Linde's resources and influence are undoubtedly what he needs most now.

"Vice Dean Mei Linde, I have decided to accept your cooperation proposal," Robin said from within Mei Linde's office, his tone bearing a hint of firmness.

Mei Linde gave a slight smile, her eyes showing a hint of approval: "Very well, Robin. Your choice is wise. I will provide you with all the resources and support you need."

Robin nodded, his tone carrying a hint of caution: "However, I have one condition."

Mei Linde's eyebrows lifted slightly, her tone carrying a hint of interest: "Oh? What condition?"

Robin stared into her eyes, his tone bearing a hint of coldness: "Our cooperation must be built on mutual trust. I don't want to become anyone's pawn."

Mei Linde let out a light laugh, her gaze bearing a hint of deep meaning: "Robin, you truly are not simple. Rest assured, our cooperation is equal. I need your strength, and the resources and support you need, I can provide."

Robin nodded, feeling a slight relief in his heart. Yet, just as he thought the terms had been settled, Mei Linde suddenly reached out, gently placing her hand on his shoulder.

Her fingers were icy, sliding over Robin's neck like a snake, causing him to involuntarily shiver.

"I have a small monthly request," Mei Linde's voice was gentle, yet carried an undeniable oppressive pressure.

Robin's body froze instantly, his neck feeling as if frozen, he struggled to turn his head toward Mei Linde: "What request?"

Mei Linde's mouth corner rose slightly, revealing a hint of a meaningful smile: "I need 100cc of fresh blood from you each month for experiments, must be your blood." Her voice was as soft as a whisper, yet made Robin feel a chill of horror.

After speaking, Mei Linde subconsciously licked her bright red lips, her gaze bearing a hint of greed and longing.

Her eyes made Robin feel an unprecedented danger, as if a poisonous snake were staring at him.

Robin's heart rang alarm bells, countless thoughts flashing through his mind.

Mei Linde's request is clearly more than a simple experimental need; her intent is far more complex and dangerous than it appears.

"My blood?" Robin tried to stay calm, his tone carrying a hint of probing, "Vice Dean, what experiment do you need my blood for?"

Mei Linde let out a light laugh, her gaze bearing a hint of deep meaning: "Robin, your blood contains the power of a Legendary Knight, which is extremely valuable research material. I need to use it for some special experiments to help us better combat the Wizard Council."

Robin felt a jolt in his heart, then firmly shook his head.

Mei Linde's smile did not change at all, but her gaze grew sharper: "Robin, our cooperation is based on mutual trust. If you cannot fulfill this small request, how can I trust your sincerity?"

Robin was silent for a moment, quickly weighing the pros and cons in his heart.

"You have at least mastered three Breathing Methods, which makes me very curious."

Mei Linde's final sentence shattered Robin's illusion.

But in the end he still chose to agree, simply because this woman was too mysterious, able to see through his cultivation source easily; in front of her, he could not hide much.

After leaving Mei Linde's office, Robin's mood remained unsettled for a long time.

He walked along the academy's corridor, the words of Mei Linde echoing constantly in his mind.

"Robin, what's wrong?" Ai Lina's voice came from behind. She hurried to Robin's side, her eyes showing a hint of concern.

Robin snapped back, forcing a faint smile: "It's nothing, just a bit tired."

Ai Lina frowned, clearly not believing his excuse: "You look troubled. Did Vice Dean Mei Linde tell you something?"

Under Mei Linde's arrangement, Robin obtained the academy's highest‑level resource support. His training room was upgraded to the most advanced facilities, equipped with the finest weapons and gear. In addition, Mei Linde also provided him with abundant information about the Wizard Council and Ao Bei Di Cheng.

"These pieces of information are what we've collected over the years, I hope they help you," Mei Linde handed a thick stack of documents to Robin, her tone bearing a hint of solemnity.

Robin took the documents, a flash of gratitude in his eyes: "Thank you, Vice Dean."

Mei Linde smiled slightly, her tone bearing a hint of deep meaning: "No need to thank me, this is what you deserve. Remember, our goal is shared—to stop the Wizard Council's conspiracy."

Robin nodded, he knew clearly that Mei Linde's support was not free; she surely had her own purpose.

Having received Mei Linde's approval, Robin immediately went to the academy's treasury, searched for a batch of high‑grade forging materials, intending to reforge his Tang Sword and Composite Bow.

With his current strength, these two weapons are already seriously lagging, especially the Pulley Composite Bow; Robin fears that a single pull might snap it.

He first chose the extremely resilient Tomi Si alloy, which was developed by the Three Ring Wizard Tomi Si, combined with Earth Dragon tendon; the new Pulley Composite Bow requires 6,000 pounds of force to draw, and the arrows it shoots can reach 12,000 pounds of power.

As long as the arrow's hardness is sufficient, a First Ring Wizard's shield cannot block it.

(End of chapter)