Full-Time Mage: One random forbidden spell per month

Chapter 80 Zhu Meng's Apology with Thorns on His Back

"Detain him in jail and hold a public trial after the epidemic is over!!"

Zhu Meng looked at Luo Mian kneeling at his feet begging for mercy, showing absolutely no consideration for their feelings.

Anyone who gets led by the nose by someone like that would be seething with rage, and would think, "I don't care if we were on the same side before, I'd rather you all die!"

"No, absolutely not! I'm a councilor of H City; H City can't do without me!"

Seeing the two court sorcerers holding his arms, Luo Mian still shouted desperately.

As Luo Mian's shouts grew fainter, a palace guard ran over and hurriedly called out, "Your Excellency, the Western Fortress requests reinforcements!"

"What happened?"

Zhu Meng frowned. How come this matter seems to be going from one problem to another?

"It's an emergency support mission. A monarch-level creature has appeared in the White Eagle Legion, paralyzing our Sky Eagle System and completely destroying our aerial combat capabilities. Only high-level mages can stop the White Eagle Legion flying in the air."

Upon hearing about the current urgent situation, Zhu Meng immediately frowned.

At this moment, Judge Li Tian stepped forward and explained, "The White Demon Eagle feeds on the Lingclaw Plague Rat. This time, the White Demon Eagle Legion launched a full-scale attack, definitely mistaking these patients for the Lingclaw Plague Rat."

Hearing this, Zhu Meng's anger intensified. "That Luo Mian deserves to die a hundred times over!"

Of course, Zhu Meng felt somewhat ashamed, as a member of parliament he had been led by the nose by Luo Mian, which led to the current situation.

"The more important thing now is how to deal with this White Eagle Legion. We must not let them break through the western fortress, or the consequences will be unimaginable," Judge Li Tian said solemnly.

"I was also at fault in this matter. Even if I die in battle, I will not let them trample on H City," Zhu Meng said firmly.

Wu Pingjing, the head of the guards, stepped forward and said to Zhu Meng, "Councilor, do you remember the Ice Emperor from yesterday? With his help, we'll definitely have a better chance."

"this"

Zhu Meng looked grim. He had just made some harsh remarks yesterday, and now he was asking others for help. He had really lost face.

After only a moment's hesitation, Zhu Meng sighed and said firmly, "For the sake of H City, I am willing to apologize with my back to the wall."

Lakeside.

"Li Xingze, we owe you a lot this time. If you hadn't brought in the Ice Emperor, everyone would have..."

Tang Yue had no idea that Zhu Meng would be so decisive last night, and that Luo Mian had actually been Zhu Meng's helper all along.

"Teacher Tang Yue, given our relationship, there's no need for words of gratitude. Saving the Xuan Snake is just a small way of making up for what humanity owes to the totem."

Li Xingze replied with a chuckle.

The black snake, which had initially harbored some hostility towards Li Xingze, now poked its head over and nuzzled his cheek.

The black serpent has lived for thousands of years and its intelligence is even superior to that of humans, so it naturally understands that Li Xingze saved it.

At this moment, Hai Bodong, who was also by the lake, saw Zhu Meng and others rushing over from afar.

Li Xingze and Tang Yue also noticed it, and Xuan She even showed a hostile look in her eyes.

"Your Majesty, I failed to distinguish right from wrong yesterday. I beg Your Majesty to forgive me and help save H City. I am willing to apologize to you afterwards."

Zhu Meng spoke sincerely, clearly realizing his mistake.

Hai Bodong did not agree immediately, but looked at Li Xingze instead.

Zhu Meng then noticed the young man. The Ice Emperor was actually seeking advice from a young man. Who was this person?

Judge Li Tian explained, "Your Honor, this young man is the key person who prevented what happened last night. The Ice Emperor is his uncle."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Meng's eyes widened in disbelief. How could a young man in his early twenties dare to talk back to a councilor!

That's some guts!

Zhu Meng immediately took a great interest in him. Although he hated it when people talked back to him, he also liked young people who were bold and willing to take risks.

"You knew yesterday that there was another reason for this epidemic?" Zhu Meng asked Li Xingze.

"I don't know." Li Xingze shook his head.

Even if he knew, he could only shake his head and deny it at this point, otherwise it would be really hard to explain.

Zhu Meng was even more surprised and asked incredulously, "Then how can you be so sure it's not the source of the disease?"

"The first patients appeared in White Town, while the Black Serpent appeared in the city. Even if a pathogen did spread, it should have appeared in the city first, not spread from the surrounding towns. This is very illogical from a geographical point of view."

"As for the two dead hunters, it's too much of a coincidence and not credible. Of course, most importantly, I believe that totems won't hurt people."

Li Xingze's words were reasonable and well-founded, making Zhu Meng even more ashamed. After this incident, he would probably never be able to shake off the word "reckless".

"Clap clap clap!"

Judge Li Tian clapped his hands in admiration, exclaiming, "Seeing through the surface to the essence of things, young man, you are truly extraordinary!"

"Hehe~"

Li Xingze chuckled twice, thinking to himself: If he can't even do this much, then he's wasted his time reading novels.

"You two aren't here just to chat, are you?" Li Xingze said.

Zhu Meng then remembered the important matter; he had been so surprised by Li Xingze that he had forgotten about it.

"Originally, I only wanted to invite Ice Emperor, but now I would like to ask you, young brother, to come with us to the Western Fortress," Zhu Meng pleaded.

"White Demon Eagle attack?" Li Xingze asked.

"How do you know everything?" Zhu Meng's lips twitched.

Li Xingze didn't bother to explain and slowly said, "As long as the patients are treated, these white demon eagles will naturally retreat."

"You have a way?" Zhu Meng asked in surprise.

This is a disease that even the greatest healers can't cure. How can you, a high-level mage, possibly have a solution?

"This is not my doing. After searching with my companions, we finally learned that a special herb that grows in Xiling Mountain—Eagle Red Grass—can cure it."

Li Xingze did not claim credit for himself; in the end, he was just a "middleman."

Of course, without him as the "middleman," none of this would be possible.

"West Ridge... isn't that the White Demon Eagle's lair?"

Zhu Meng suddenly exclaimed, "Even a super-level mage wouldn't dare to venture so deep into the White Demon Eagle's lair!"

That Silver Dome Lord is a great monarch; even Zhu Meng would find it difficult to survive a one-on-one fight against it.

Zhu Meng gritted his teeth and said firmly to Judge Li Tian, ​​"I will personally go and retrieve this Eagle Red Grass. If I encounter any danger, you must defend the western fortress."

"No, if you don't stay in the rear, the morale of the troops will be unstable!" Judge Li Tian immediately rejected the idea.

The two continued in unison, and Li Xingze said helplessly, "Isn't there also the Sky Eagle? Their bloodline is similar to that of the White Demon Eagle, so they won't be detected by the White Demon Eagle flock."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Meng's eyes lit up, and he immediately prepared to go to the western fortress, determined to atone for his sins.

(End of this chapter)