All-out attack: Summon Dimo ​​and become the strongest mage god.

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"Lin Ze, a student at Tianlan Magic High School?"

Zhan Kong raised an eyebrow, seemingly vaguely familiar with the name. He was stationed at the Xuefeng Mountain post station year-round, and although he didn't concern himself with the city's affairs, he had heard about the promising talents that Bo City awakened each year.

"Oh, I remember now. Deng Kai mentioned to me a while ago that Tianlan High School produced a freak with an awakened summoning ability this year. During the annual assessment, he couldn't even control Xingzi properly, but the summoned beasts he produced were incredibly strong, and he even rejected the olive branch offered by the Mu family. He dared to reject even the olive branch offered by that old fox Mu Zhuoyun. So it was you, kid!"

Zhan Kong burst into laughter, his voice as loud as a broken gong. His gaze towards Lin Ze held an undisguised admiration.

"Not bad, not bad, you've got guts! That old bastard Mu Zhuoyun is just a local tyrant. Even if you're incredibly talented, going to him will only turn you into his Mu family's dog. Kid, your temper is just my type!"

As Zhan Kong spoke, he pulled a crumpled cigarette from the pocket of his military overcoat, put it in his mouth, lit it with a small flame from his fingertip, took a deep drag, and exhaled a smoke ring.

"Let's get to know each other again. My name is Zhan Kong, and I'm a military intelligence officer in Bocheng. I was patrolling nearby just now when I saw this blue-feathered bird carrying someone in the sky. I thought it was some blind demon that came to have a meal, and I almost accidentally hurt you. Consider it a favor I owe you."

Zhan Kong was straightforward and didn't put on airs like an elder; he readily admitted to the misunderstanding.

"Since you are a summoning mage and can already control this flying summon, it means your mental strength and magical foundation are not weak."

Zhan Kong abruptly changed the subject, his sharp eyes fixed on Lin Ze as he revealed his purpose, "So, kid? Interested in joining my military? What kind of magic can you learn in school? What's the point of throwing spells at puppets all day? Come to the military, and I'll lead you to fight demons in real combat! All kinds of resources and magical tools—as long as you earn military merit, I won't be stingy!"

Faced with the direct recruitment of the top expert in Bocheng, Lin Ze remained outwardly calm, but he knew exactly what was going on in his mind.

Go to the military headquarters? Are you kidding me?

The military is indeed a good place to train people, with abundant resources, but it has too many rules. Zhan Kong is a good leader, that's true, but a soldier's duty is to obey orders. Lin Ze carries such a big secret as the Locke Kingdom System, and he'll be frequently traveling to and from the Carlosia Continent to catch pets. If he goes to the military and is constantly being watched, how will he develop?

Besides, Bo City is about to face an unprecedented bloody disaster. Lin Ze's primary task now is to survive, develop, and improve his strength, not to go to the military headquarters ahead of schedule.

"Thank you for your kind offer, Boss Zhan Kong," Lin Ze said sincerely. "However, I've always been a carefree person and can't stand too many rules and regulations. The military's discipline is too strict, and I'm afraid my presence would only cause you trouble. Besides, my current goal is to get into a good magic academy and see more of the world. So, I can only decline your kind offer."

Upon hearing Lin Ze's unwavering refusal, Zhan Kong not only didn't get angry, but instead grinned.

"Hey kid, you said exactly the same thing when you rejected Mu Zhuoyun. Fine, everyone has their own ambitions, I won't force you."

Zhan Kong spat out the cigarette butt and crushed it with his military boot. He hadn't really expected to persuade such a genius to join the military with just a few words. However, since this kid was a student at Tianlan High School, he would definitely have to participate in field training in the future.

When that time comes, the training ground will be his Snow Peak Mountain Post Station. Zhan Kong has plenty of ways to properly train this kid, and it won't be too late to cheat and swindle him then.

"It's alright if you don't go to the military headquarters. Meeting you is fate, and you're just my type." Zhan Kong patted Lin Ze's shoulder with such force that Lin Ze's bones, which had just recovered, almost broke again. "In the future, if you encounter any trouble you can't handle in Bo City, or if anyone dares to bully you, just say my name, Zhan Kong! As long as you're in the right, I'll stand up for you!"

After saying that, Zhan Kong didn't wait for Lin Ze to thank him, and the cyan wind-element star map behind him instantly shone.

"call!!!"

The enormous wings of wind unfurled once more, and Zhan Kong soared into the air, transforming into a streak of azure light that vanished instantly into the distant twilight, leaving only a bold statement echoing in the air:

"Kid, take good care of your bird! Next time we meet, make sure it doesn't fall from the sky again!"

Looking in the direction where Zhan Kong disappeared, Lin Ze rubbed his shoulder, which was sore from being patted, and couldn't help but shake his head with a smile.

"This Zhan Kong really is a decisive person. However, having his promise is like having an extra talisman in Bo City."

Lin Ze knew that although Zhan Kong seemed rough, he was definitely a loyal and righteous man. In the future disaster in Bo City, he was a hero who fought to the last ounce of his strength to protect the people of the city. It would definitely be a good thing to form a good relationship with such a person.

Pulling himself out of his thoughts, Lin Ze turned to look at the Winter Feather Sparrow beside him.

Now that the crisis was over, the Winter Feather Sparrow relaxed. It was scratching the back of its head somewhat sheepishly with one wing, looking utterly adorable, a far cry from the fierceness it had displayed when it swooped down from the sky to save its master.

"Chirp chirp..." Winter Feather Sparrow chirped twice ingratiatingly, as if asking Lin Ze if the terrifying man from earlier had left.

"Let's go, let's go."

Lin Ze sighed helplessly, walked up to the Winter Feather Sparrow, and flicked its little head lightly with his finger.

"You're such a coward. Someone yells at you and you throw me off the sky. If we encounter a real high-level demon in the wild, are you going to play dead in fear?"

The winter-feathered sparrow covered its head, lowered its head in grievance, and chirped softly, as if to argue that it would not pretend to be dead.

"Alright, don't feel wronged. Let it go this time, after all, it's the first time. But through this incident, I've come to understand something."

Lin Ze's expression gradually became serious. He looked at Dong Yuque, and then at the golden mark representing star magic in his spiritual world.

"Flying is not just about taking me for a ride in the sky. Once we're in the air, we face dangers from all directions, and any mistake could be fatal. If we can't achieve absolute coordination and trust, we'll be sitting ducks in aerial combat."

Lin Ze took a deep breath and made a decision.

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