Chapter 60: First Chapter Request: The Controlled Luosi Lien

The mages stood in the hall, questioning the newly arrived participant.

Age does not represent everything, but it usually stands for many things.

Regarding the mages' doubts, Naimi Xisi tapped his chin in place, pondering whether to reveal his true form.

Before coming here, he had intended to keep all the mages under his control, but the huge cost of controlling the enchanter made him hesitate.

He still lacked the ability to control these mages, even though most of them were combatants no higher than level 6.

Spellcasters' spiritual cultivation far surpasses that of melee combatants, so controlling these low‑Combat Power mages is not a good choice.

Moreover, he already had a better target: instead of controlling a group of low‑level mages, he would seize the most respected one among them.

He looked at Luosi Lien, the sole level‑8 mage, and silently withdrew the enchanter's power, along with the remaining Mind Power, flooding toward the half‑elf.

The Mind Power wrapped his spirit like a spiderweb, offering no resistance; Luosi Lien became his most loyal subordinate.

For this half‑elf mage with excellent Arcane Power, Naimi Xisi lowered the control to the minimum level, retaining only basic loyalty, just like Ke Li Te.

Luosi Lien's gaze instantly deepened, then cleared, and none of the mages noticed.

Except for the enchanter.

The regained‑wits female mage stared at the harmless‑looking boy and felt a chill run through her; even amid the crowd, she wanted to scream in terror.

That feeling was terrifying.

Her will was snatched away in an instant, making her worship the other as a deity, and worse, she sensed nothing amiss.

The female mage glanced at the questioning companions, a cold bead of sweat forming on her forehead; these idiots couldn't see how terrifying the boy's Enchantment Spell mastery was.

No, she wasn't even sure whether the method he used was an Enchantment Spell.

Naimi Xisi looked at the female mage, flashing a strange smile, his finger poised between his lips.

"Shh."

The female mage broke out in cold sweat, and Naimi Xisi gave a malicious grin at her panic.

At that moment Luosi Lien stepped forward, looking earnestly at everyone: "Ladies and gentlemen, Lord Naimi Xisi's Arcane Power even exceeds mine; you need not doubt this."

The half‑elf's words left everyone except the enchanter uneasy; they couldn't imagine Luosi Lien being controlled—jokingly, silently controlling a level‑8 mage? What legendary mage pretended to be a boy to tease them?

Only the female mage sensed something off about Luosi Lien; this scheming half‑elf would never so kindly stand up for others—so the only possibility is that he too is controlled!

At this point no one objected; even the highest‑Arcane Power Luosi Lien acknowledged him, and a mage of such strength joining 【Silent Mage Society】 was naturally their honor.

Everyone returned to their seats, and Luosi Lien took the center of the hall; as the highest‑ranking mage in the Mage Society at present, he had been presiding over the meetings these past few times.

"Then, the meeting officially begins."

The numerous mages began a cacophony of discussion.

"Spell material Moonflower—anyone need it? I need a young adult corpse," a hunched mage said.

"A young adult corpse? A corpse is worth at least 50 gold coins, while Moonflower is only worth a few coins?"

"Hmph, I don't care; I only want the corpse!"

"Second‑ring Enchantment Spell 【Tasha's Manic Laughter Technique】 Scroll, trade for any second‑ring Divination Spell Scroll or spell page."

"How can you still have the nerve to pull out that busted Laughter Technique? The whole Mage Society is just the few of us, and we've all learned it! Yet you sell it!"

"So what! Isn't this a newcomer? He might need it!" After speaking, he even asked Naimi Xisi whether he wanted the spell.

Naimi Xisi shook his head; most Enchantment Spells were useless to him. Moreover, he already possessed the six‑ring Drow's notes, mastering many precious Enchantment Spells.

What he now looked forward to most was Luosi Lien's Spellbook; a level‑8 mage specializing in protective arts, his Spellbook is practically a treasure! The Mage Society's exchange concluded swiftly, and the necromancer who only wanted a corpse got his wish.

Before departing, Luosi Lien called everyone back.

"Everyone, I have a proposal."

"Suleiman has been gone for an unknown length of time; I think 【Silent Mage Society】 should make a change now."

"Everyone has their own small business in Degun City; being an underground mage is sometimes inconvenient. I suggest we register officially and become a legal mage organization."

The group thought briefly about the proposal and all agreed.

Yinbu Tu Kingdom places no restrictions on registered mages; in fact, the vast majority of Frelen realms dare not impose any constraints on mages.

It is merely due to years of custom that they have been too lazy to register.

"Very well, leave this to me; I will speak with the city lord." Luosi Lien acknowledged the matter.

Naturally, this matter stemmed from Naimi Xisi's directive; after expending all remaining Mind Power to control Luosi Lien, Naimi Xisi hoped to go further.

The Mage Society carries considerable weight in Degun City; despite the strongest being only a level‑8 mage, Luosi Lien still holds sway even before the head of the Rosa family.

A mage's status is thus highly privileged.

The 【Silent Mage Society】 has always been a gray organization; the Rosa family knows of its existence, but its founder was an 11‑level shadow mage, impossible to defeat.

Now that the Mage Society has lost its shadow mage, it is a prime time for a clean‑slate.

"Master." After everyone left, Luosi Lien cast a complicated glance at the boy.

Handsome half‑elves have always been the most proud race; they yearn for their elven side and despise their human side, turning deep‑seated insecurity into arrogance.

Luosi Lien is one of them, his heart now a mixture of many feelings.

He is loyal to Naimi Xisi, willing to give his life, yet his pride prevents him from being beneath others.

Any dangerous thought crossing the line is erased by Mind Power, leaving him with a very complicated mood.

Naimi Xisi sensed his psyche, sighed, noting this is a drawback of Mind Power‑released control.

The controlled are affected by emotions.

Because, in the end, their state is normal except for the imposed concept of loyalty to Naimi Xisi.

But for special individuals, such as Ke Li Te, or research‑type talents who need free will to progress, like Luosi Lien.

The best approach is to grant sufficient freedom.

Otherwise they will become dolls like Hyena Werewolves.

Lao Luo An is an experimental subject of his, a compromise between freedom and control.

He had his own joys, anger, sorrow, and pleasure, but they were amplified by Mind Power to their most prominent traits, thus making him extremely violent.

This is also the reason why Naimi Xisi gave up making Losilien like this.

As for this young eighth‑rank protector, Naimi Xisi had greater expectations.

The remaining three chapters will be released at noon (this chapter ends).