Chapter 369: with translation of chapter title

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Lin Ke hasn't returned home yet.

Dean Frister came to visit.

This was Mo Li's first time receiving Dean Frister alone.

Even though she was already a third-rank wizard, without Lin Ke beside her, Mo Li still felt somewhat uneasy.

The dean is not only the dean but also a sixth-rank sage, and rumors say he could break through at any moment to advance to seventh-rank grand sage.

Mo Li took out the top-grade red tea that Lin Ke treasured and handcrafted, trying to calm herself as she brewed a pot of tea.

Dean Frister was very amiable; although he didn't ask after her health, he spoke gently.

This surprised Mo Li, yet it also made her more cautious.

She knew the dean's good attitude wasn't because of herself, but because of Lin Ke.

It's very important to position oneself correctly.

Seeing this, Dean Frister smiled faintly and didn't continue to pressure Mo Li.

Lin Ke left the conference hall, and on his way back to his new home, he received a notification from the smart butler about a visitor.

Upon discovering that Dean Frister had gone to his new home as a guest, Lin Ke quickened his pace home.

After drinking only two or three sips of tea, Dean Frister saw Lin Ke hurrying back.

"Sorry for coming unannounced without an appointment; I hope I didn't disturb you."

Setting down his teacup, Dean Frister spoke first, expressing his apology.

"How could you disturb us? We haven't even had time to welcome you."

Lin Ke glanced at Mo Li, who let out a sigh of relief, and said with a smile.

"Hmm."

Dean Frister didn't continue with pleasantries: "Between us, we don't need these empty formalities. You know very well why I've come, Lin Ke."

Lin Ke fell silent upon hearing that, unsure how to respond.

Seeing this, Mo Li quietly left the living room and went upstairs, leaving space for the dean and Lin Ke.

Kawell Ludwig, a sixth-rank sage and member of the Michel Grand Sage Tower's management, naturally wouldn't speak nonsense on such a major matter.

Therefore, regardless of Michel Grand Sage's intentions, the decision to abandon the Michel Region stands.

The exchange conditions proposed by the Grand Sage Tower cannot be falsified.

From this action, Lin Ke saw that the Michel Grand Sage Tower—or Michel Grand Sage himself—valued him, yet he felt no respect.

Lady Lan Ni. Tai Le's on-the-spot reaction, perhaps influenced by something, led to her losing composure, also revealing part of her true thoughts.

That is, trading Linke Grand for the Michel Region—this deal can be done!

Whether it was Kawell Ludwig representing Michel Grand Sage and the Grand Sage Tower, or Lady Lan Ni. Tai Le, at that moment they all objectified Lin Ke.

It wasn't enough to hurt his self-esteem, but it still made Lin Ke quite displeased.

Some records he had read, some personal experiences, all surged to his mind.

Lan Ni. Tai Le casually mentioned that during the competition of the five major wizard factions, the leaders' talks quietly surfaced.

It turned out that not only apprentices and full-fledged wizards were treated as commodities to be traded back and forth.

In the eyes of an eighth-rank grand sage, what is a fourth-rank sage worth?

To take a liking to you and want to buy you is your honor!

Dean Frister, however, didn't stay silent; he spoke very solemnly: "Lin Ke, rest assured, I came here to give you my promise. As for Michel Grand Sage's motives, I won't dwell on them now, but his behavior is extremely disrespectful toward you. I, we at Revosith Academy, are different. No matter what, we could never agree to so‑called trade. You are a wizard, a sage, and you deserve respect."

"Thank you, Dean."

Lin Ke thanked him sincerely, but his mood improved only a little.

After all, Dean Frister cannot make the final decision on this matter.

In the end, we still have to wait for the decision of the Revosith Grand Sage.

If the Revosith Grand Sage simply wants to take the Michel Region outright, no matter how many promises Dean Frister makes, they'll be useless.

Dean Frister didn't continue discussing this topic.

Expressing one's stance and attitude properly, and giving due respect, is enough.

Next, we look at actual actions.

Dean Frister exchanged some of his recent views on the construct wizard school with Lin Ke, then left.

On the other side.

Revosith Academy Main World.

Lady Lan Ni. Tai Le really followed Dean Frister's advice and found her grandparents—that is, the Revosith Grand Sage and the Soth Grand Sage—to clear up her doubts.

"You're talking about this matter, huh?"

The Revosith Grand Sage listened to his granddaughter's account, chuckled, and said, "That old coot Michel is deliberately trying to trip us up."

Lan Ni. Tai Le certainly knew this, but she wasn't clear on the details.

Fortunately, the Revosith Grand Sage didn't have the bad habit of keeping people in suspense; he spoke directly:

"Rumor has it that Michel's delusion of reviving the Mystic Wizard School has failed. The backup left by the Holy One Nostrolodam before his demise cannot ultimately be circumvented by a ninth‑rank grand sage. Unless the Supreme Council's five Holy Ones intervene, the Mystic Wizard School will almost certainly not be revived—unless Nostrolodam Holy One is resurrected. So..."

He paused, then his tone grew more cheerful: "So Michel, that old coot, wanting to become a Holy One before he dies, has only two paths. One is to create his own wizard school and ascend to Holy One status; the other is to venture into a parallel universe and gamble on a chance."

The Soth Grand Sage then interjected: "What two paths? If Michel could walk the path of creating his own school, why would he need to revive the Mystic Wizard School? He can only try the parallel universe."

"After I'm dead, let the flood rage!"

The Revosith‑Soth Grand Sage scoffed, his tone mocking: "Given Michel's temperament, as long as he can become a Holy One, any cost is irrelevant. To snag the first slot to develop in a parallel universe, Michel readily agreed to the Supreme Council's five Holy Ones that he would vacate the Michel Region before leaving."

At this point, Lady Lan Ni. Tai Le instantly understood the cause and effect.

Indeed, just as Kawell Ludwig said, Michel Grand Sage truly decided to abandon the Michel Region.

But why swap out Linke Grand?

Looking at the doubt appearing in Lisan's eyes, Wise Man Ruiwo suddenly sighed and said: "I don't know whether this is good luck or bad luck for me. A special \"foreign guest\" has fallen into my region, and an even more special little fellow than a special foreign guest has also fallen into my region."

"Linke Grand?"

Lisan asked in a straight‑man tone, "In what way is he more special than Ai Rui Si. Ke La Ke?"

Wise Man Ruiwo rose, slightly raised his head, his gaze piercing through time and space, not knowing where he was looking.

Only the aura on his body became illusory and elusive.

Wise Man Sisu lightly flicked his sleeve, cutting off the impact Lisan was bearing, then explained: "The High Council has already confirmed that the Saint Nuosituoluodamu has been resurrected, and it is strongly related to Linke Grand."

"Ah?"

Lisan exclaimed in surprise, staring blankly as she said, "He's already resurrected?"

The Saint of Extinction, silently and without a sound, has been resurrected.

This news was like a thunderclap exploding beside the ear, shocking Lisan so much that she froze completely.

Too sudden!

"Michel still isn't giving up," Wise Man Sisu suddenly sighed.

Lisan understood.

Wise Man Michel, in order to become a saint, still hasn't given up his plan to revive the mysterious school of wizardry.

Through Linke Grand, finding the just‑resurrected Saint Nuosituoluodamu, who lacks both strength and influence, whether by threat or enticement, there is a certain chance to obtain what Wise Man Michel wants.

Regarding this matter, Miss Lisan again asked her grandparents for some details, then left in shock.

Wise Man Ruiwo and Wise Man Sisu each went about their own business.

After a while, Wise Man Sisu murmured, "Why don't you want to tell Lisan the true situation?"

"Is it necessary?"

Wise Man Ruiwo sat down again opposite Wise Man Sisu.

"It is necessary. You know, Lisan tends to be extreme in both thought and action; I don't want us to someday have to face a saint, a wise man, or even the hostility of a saint because of the trouble Lisan causes."

That's a matter for the distant future. Who can be sure that by then we will not have become saints?

"Do you have confidence?"

"In its heyday, the wizard world had nine saints. Now we are facing a great change unseen in thousands of years, with parallel universes about to open—anything is possible."

"Alright, just think it over yourself."

Wise Man Sisu had no intention to speak further, and quietly admired the water lilies.

Wise Man Ruiwo spread his left hand, revealing two round, lustrous jade stones—one black, one white—in his palm, gazing at them with great fascination.

The next day.

Dean Frisst and Miss Lisan personally visited, inviting Lin Ke to continue participating in the exchange with the delegation from Wise Man Michel's Tower.

It was that same conference hall.

Kao Wei Er Lu De Wei Er, a sixth‑rank wise man, was already waiting alone inside.

Upon seeing Dean Frisst, Kao Wei Er Lu De Wei Er immediately rose and greeted: "What an honor, truly an honor! I never expected that I, Kao Wei Er Lu De Wei Er, would receive hospitality from Dean Frisst. Fu Li Si Te Di Ao Man De—what an honor!"

Lin Ke heard a hint of mockery, as well as a hint of self‑derision, in those words.

The emotions involved were rather complex.

It seems that Kao Wei Er Lu De Wei Er, the sixth‑rank wise man, has had some disagreements with Dean Frisst, and he has come out on the losing side.

Considering that Ruiwo Sisu Academy, under Dean Frisst's leadership, has been relentlessly pursuing power and continually weakening the prestige and influence of Wise Man Michel's Tower.

Lin Ke felt that Kao Wei Er Lu De Wei Er's behavior was again quite natural.

"Long time no see, Lu De Wei Er."

Dean Frisst gave a slight nod, offered a greeting, then got straight to the point: "Wizard Linke Grand is a wise man and deserves due respect. Lu De Wei Er, your words yesterday have already offended the dignity of Wise Man Grand and trampled the honor of Ruiwo Sisu Academy. Please go back and inform the other administrators of Wise Man Michel's Tower, as well as Wise Man Michel himself, that Ruiwo Sisu Academy will not objectify its own wizards."

"Really?"

Kao Wei Er Lu De Wei Er had already anticipated the answer he would receive upon seeing Dean Frisst.

He was not at all surprised by Dean Frisst's words.

He merely smiled faintly and said, "No rush—we agreed on seven days, so it's seven days. Today is only the second day; there's plenty of time."

Dean Frisst gave Kao Wei Er Lu De Wei Er a deep look and said in a low voice, "No matter how many days, my decision will not change, and Ruiwo Sisu Academy's resolve will not waver."

Having said that, Dean Frisst left.

Miss Lisan and Lin Ke stayed behind.

Kao Wei Er Lu De Wei Er's face always retained a calm, composed smile, as if everything were under his control.

Seeing Dean Frisst off, Kao Wei Er Lu De Wei Er smiled and looked at Miss Lisan and Lin Ke: "Miss, Wise Man Grand, let's stop here for today; you still have five days to consider."

Today's exchange ends here.

The third, fourth, fifth, and sixth days were the same—just going through the motions.

On the seventh day, Lin Ke had not yet set out, continuing to go through the motions, while Mo Li, holding her Portable Smart Brain, approached with a worried expression.

"What's wrong, Mo Li?"

Lin Ke asked with concern.

"Just look for yourself."

Mo Li projected the contents of her Portable Smart Brain.

All that could be seen was a shocking piece of news posted as a headline on every influential forum in the wizard world's central lands, west coast, east coast, north borders, and south borders.

This included several major forums of the High Council.

The headlines were largely the same, all saying that the Wise Man Michel of the west coast was willing to exchange the administrative rights of the Michel region for Linke Grand's admission into Ruiwo Sisu Academy.

After several incidents, Lin Ke's reputation was already not small.

Now he has been pushed to the forefront.

All wizards in the wizard world probably now want to know who Linke Grand is.

What gives a fourth-level sage the right to govern a district?

Wizards with stronger curiosity will surely investigate the cause.

Lin Ke will soon face a huge surge of attention.

It's likely that all information will be uncovered.

This isn't even the biggest trouble.

The tree that stands out in the forest will be blown down by the wind.

From now on, wherever Lin Ke goes, he must be careful, lest he encounter evil-minded or antisocial wizards who cannot bear to see others do well and try to harm him.

Wo Te Si sage's lesson from past mistakes is right there.

This move of Mi Xie Er great sage tower truly embodies the essence of 'destroy it if you can't get it'.

"Don't worry, I'll handle it."

Lin Ke gently touched Mo Li's worry-filled forehead and spoke softly to comfort her.

"Hmm."

Mo Li nodded obediently and agreed.

Afterward, Lin Ke went out as usual, met with Lady Li Sang De La, and proceeded to have the final day's conversation.

Dean Fu Li Si Te suddenly appeared, blocked Lin Ke, and took Lin Ke and Mo Li away from the wizard world's homeland.

This time the destination is not the academy main campus world, but Fu Li Si Te Dean's natal world.

The rumor is true.

As long as Fu Li Si Te Dean is willing, he can be promoted to seventh-level great sage at any time.

I just don't know why he has never been promoted.