Chapter 572: Chapter 159 Who is the Hunter? _1
“When did this happen?”
The White Tower Alliance’s Level Six Sage, Mike Philo, spat out the question coldly.
His eyes were fixed on Maximilian Medros, the Level Six Sage of the Flame and Metal Trading Company, waiting for an answer.
“What? When did what happen?”
Maximilian Medros feigned confusion and responded with another question.
A trace of mockery flashed through Mike Philo’s eyes before he turned to Dean Frist: “When did you convince the Flame and Metal Trading Company?”
“Ah, you figured it out, huh?”
Dean Frist was not surprised in the slightest. The phrase “why didn’t you say so earlier,” uttered by Maximilian, had inadvertently given some information away.
On the surface, it looked like Maximilian was complaining about Dean Frist’s proposition to decide the dispute based on the outcome of a battle involving the “Cloud Rainbow” warship and two fleets. It was actually suggestive of a tacit agreement that had already been reached between the two organizations regarding this matter.
However, Dean Frist, or rather, Ravensmouth College, had not been explicit about the presence of Link Grande in the lineup for “Cloud Rainbow.”
Or even if they did mention Link’s presence, they didn’t make it clear that Link had already advanced to a Second Level Wizard.
A non-traditional prodigy who could overpower Senior Second-Level Wizards even in his First Level Wizard phase.
Everyone found it hard to believe that after rapidly ascending to a Second-Level Wizard after exiting the Special Ruin World, Link’s abilities and combat power hadn’t been significantly enhanced.
The combat power comparable to a Tier 3 wizard was the bare minimum. It was very likely that he was the strongest below the level of a sage.
The two fleets of the Flame and Metal Trading Company and the White Tower Alliance, while their warships all belonged to the Sage-Level Legion’s main force array, were still somewhat lacking in terms of the level and strength of their personnel.
They were far from being on-par with the real main force and merely served as a training experience.
With a second-level wizard like Link Grande on board the “Cloud Rainbow,” the odds of victory for the two fleets were greatly diminished.
The only ones left in the dark were the staunch allies of the Flame and Metal Trading Company, the White Tower Alliance.
Whether it was the surprise attack plan of the two legions or the new generation’s experience proposed by the Flame and Metal Trading Company, they had cooperated fully.
Even during his previous exchange with Frist, Mike Philo had respected Maximilian’s stance fully.
Even if he had his disagreements, he didn’t disrespect Maximilian in the presence of Dean Frist.
But this was the thanks he got for his righteousness and sincerity?
How disappointing!
Mike Philo emanated an aura of cold fury, a sneer on his face: “Am I such a fool? Is the White Tower Alliance that stupid?”
Seeing this, Maximilian Medros had no choice but to defend himself: “The Flame and Metal Trading Company has not betrayed the White Tower Alliance.”
“Just a little bit of deception, right?”
Mike Philo had no interest in sticking around to banter. He turned to head back to his fleet, “Consider well the implications of your actions when you return.”
Watching Mike Philo’s departing figure, Maximilian Medros’s gaze was contemplative.
He was mentioned in the order of the highest level of the Trading Company, and he was also uncomfortable in his heart.
Whether to fight or negotiate, being in this awkward and sticky situation was not a pleasant feeling.
Hadn’t they just offended their allies?
With these thoughts running through his mind, Maximilian headed back to his own fleet.
After Mike had left, he didn’t dare face Frist and Lisandra alone.
In case these two chose to violate the wizard’s code and launch a surprise attack, he wouldn’t be able to fight back.
It was better to leave as soon as possible.
“Have you achieved your goal?”
Lisandra watched as the two Level Six Sages left one after the other. She spoke with a mysterious tone.
Being a Level Six Sage had its constraints, and it hampered their way of speaking and acting.
It was evident to her that Mike Philo was seething.
If it weren’t for his concerns about the impact, he probably would’ve attacked Maximilian by now.
“Of course,” Dean Frist gleefully replied, “Did you honestly think I would dare to drag the college into a one versus five battle? Bribing, dividing, provoking, these are all standard tactics to break their alliance from the inside. All I did was secretly send back the captive wizards to the Flame and Metal Trading Company, promising them some benefits, hehe…”
“Tch!”
Lisandra revealed a disgusted expression as she sighed, “Your heart is truly dirty!”
“Enough from you!”
Almost losing his composure, Dean Frist retorted, “Who do you think I did all this for?”
“Well, it certainly wasn’t for me,”
Lisandra left a parting remark before fading away.
Left alone in the immense empty space, Dean Frist cast his gaze towards the “Cloud Rainbow,” lingering for a while before he disappeared into thin air.
Inside the cockpit of the “Cloud Rainbow.”
After much contemplation, Sandra finally made a decision.
She decided to follow the Tower Spirit’s counterattack plan with some minor adjustments.
This modification was Sandra’s careful consideration to play her winning hand, but it was the point she was most unsure about.
“Link, Gerald, come with me,”
Sandra rose from the captain’s chair, issued a summon, and began walking out of the cabin first.
Link glanced at the combat group leader named Gerald, a thin young man with a stern face, and walked ahead of him.
Gerald accepted this calmly, without any sentiment of disrespect or overstepping.
Power ruled.
If Link’s strength surpassed his, he naturally had to respect Link.