Wizards begin with Occlumency.

crisis.

It is both a danger and an opportunity.

For the advance team of Rivosos Academy, and indeed for the entire Rivosos Academy, the danger undoubtedly came from Sage Michel.

So what about opportunities?

Initially, upon learning that Great Sage Michel had received funding from the Celestial Civilization, Dean Forrest believed that the opportunity lay with the Supreme Council and the other three Level Nine Great Sages.

Despite the fact that the three representatives of the ninth-level sages rejected him so readily to his face, it's still unclear how they privately view the fact that Sage Michel has defected to the Immortal God Civilization, and how they will deal with it.

Even if they look down on the advance team of Rivosos Academy, or even on Rivosos Academy itself, and are unwilling to join forces.

However, Dean Forrest believed that they would absolutely not stand idly by and watch Great Sage Michelle succeed in his ascension.

It's unlikely that they would directly intervene and create a deadly feud.

The probability of something like indirectly interfering with the promotion process, delaying the promotion time, and showing the Heavenly Court of the Immortal Civilization that one is a more suitable candidate for support is quite high.

Dean Forrest didn't ask much of those three ninth-level sages; that was all.

The key lies with the Supreme Council.

Some doors cannot be opened.

If the Great Sage Michelle made contact with the Celestial Court of the Immortal Gods without the permission of the five saints of the Supreme Council, and accepted the support of the Celestial Court of the Immortal Gods without authorization...

If, with the support of the Celestial Court of the Immortal Civilization, the Great Sage Michelle truly succeeds in switching cultivation and ascending to higher levels...

The seriousness of the matter is self-evident.

How would those ninth-level sages, whose lifespans are nearing their end, or who have no hope of advancement, or whose lifespans are nearing their end and who have no hope of advancement, view the Supreme Council and the wizarding civilization?

With a precedent set, how can people feel at ease?

The five saints of the Supreme Council surely know the principle that "when people's hearts are scattered, it is difficult to lead a team."

Dean Forrest was convinced that once he leaked this information to the High Council, the High Council would definitely react.

Whether the reaction is big or small, it can at least divert the attention of the great sage Michel.

In this way, the advance team of Rivoss College will have breathing room and room to maneuver, and Rivoss College will have more time to think of better countermeasures.

However, upon seeing Lottesnow, who had recovered to the level four sage, with a drastically changed temperament and an even more eccentric style, Dean Forrest wanted to curse himself.

Indeed, those caught up in the situation are often blinded by their own perception.

This may be due to Dean Forrest's consistent assertion that Rivolithos Academy does not have much of a claim to the reincarnation of saints.

While Dean Forrest was figuring out how to turn the tide for Rivoss Academy, he subconsciously overlooked the existence of Lottesno and the role he could play.

"Have you figured it out?"

Lottesno gave a wicked smile, his expression even more varied than when he was in his "transformation period".

If Link saw this, he would probably call him "CEO".

If they're in a good mood, they might even ask, "Which pond have you taken a fancy to? Would you like to lease it?"

Dean Forrest didn't understand these references, but he also felt a strange mix of emotions.

Dean Forrest had never met any of the five saints of the Supreme Council, and his personality and style were unlikely to be too eccentric or even bizarre.

Dean Forrest has seen and interacted with many level nine sages, or beings equivalent to level nine sages, but few have had such an eerie expression as Lotesno.

Needless to say, an eighth-level Great Sage is even more so.

In short, Dean Forrest felt that the Lotesnow he was seeing now was completely different from the Lotesnow he had known before and the reincarnation of the saint he had imagined.

But for some reason, I felt that this should be the true image of a saint reincarnated.

Suppressing his turbulent thoughts, Forrest nodded and replied, "I've figured some things out, but I'm not sure if I really have."

"What parts are still unclear?"

Lottesno's smile shifted from wicked to gentle, as if an elder were answering the questions of a beloved junior.

Forrest felt something was off, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.

At this moment, facing the mysterious wizard saint reincarnation who seemed to be revealing his true nature, Forrest's emotional perception and self-awareness were invisibly disturbed in some aspects.

And they were unaware of it.

Putting aside his strange feeling, Forrest said truthfully, "I don't understand why you would be willing to step forward and confront Great Sage Michel. Logically speaking, what you need most right now is time to recover and a stable environment for recovery."

"Oh, this!"

Upon hearing this, Lottesno sighed deeply, tilting his head slightly upward, as if looking at something, recalling something, or lamenting something.

After a moment, Lotesnow looked directly at Forrest and asked, "Do you know what a saint is?"

"I don't know."

Dean Forrest thought about it carefully, but in the end he could only shake his head.

Is it normal for a seventh-level Great Sage to not know what a Saint is?

This is normal in wizarding civilizations.

More knowledge is not necessarily better.

Sometimes, knowing too much, or understanding too clearly, is not a good thing.

If a seventh-level sage learns too early what a saint is, it is highly likely that he will develop a cognitive bias or fall into fear.

This makes the space for subsequent advancement to sainthood even narrower.

Although the wizard civilization has not produced a single saint since that decisive battle with the god civilization.

"Then think about it, do you want to know?"

It was obvious that Lottesno already knew that Forrest didn't know, and he thoughtfully asked Forrest for his thoughts instead of telling him directly.

Forrest carefully considered his chances of becoming a saint, and after realizing that they were extremely slim, he nodded: "Please inform me."

Unbeknownst to him, Forrest had already adjusted his posture and the way he addressed Lottesno.

There is no direct title of "Saint" yet; it is simply a distinction between "you" and "yourself".

This may seem small, but it is extremely important.

One's attitude is very important when dealing with people and things.

I won't tell you the specifics.

Lottesnow suddenly changed his mind and said, "Let me just give you a few simple reminders."

"Please speak."

Forrest, of course, had no other opinion.

As I said before, knowing too much isn't necessarily a good thing.

Lotesno said, "First, the wizarding civilization currently has five saints; second, the wizarding world's home continent is now divided into five major regions: Middle-earth, East Coast, West Coast, South, and North; third, each major region is further divided into districts and special districts; fourth, each saint is the pinnacle of a wizarding school with enormous influence."

After a pause, Lotesnow's smile faded, his expression turning serious as he asked earnestly, "So, now you understand why I was willing to stand up for Rivosos Academy and confront that old bastard Michelle head-on?"

"I understand roughly, but I don't fully understand yet."

Forrest answered truthfully.

"Um?"

Lottesno squeezed out a syllable through his nose, his eyes filled with doubt.

Without fully revealing the details of the "Saint" rank, Lotesno has said everything he could.

Forrest is no fool for being able to become the Dean of Rivosos College and for Rivosos College to grow stronger under his leadership.

The meaning behind their words should be clear to everyone.

How come you don't fully understand?

Before Lottesnow could ask, Forrest spoke up himself:

"If you wish to regain your saintly position, wizard level and strength are one thing, but the necessary sphere of influence is another."

According to you, both must be present.

However, I don't think Rivoli School is that important to you.

At least, it's not important enough for you to face the aging Sage Michael, who, in an incomplete state, would inevitably sacrifice everything to ascend to sainthood.

After pausing slightly, Forrest emphasized his words and continued, "So, I don't fully understand why you would be willing to face off against the Great Sage Michel. I think there must be another reason, and the most important one at that."

"Oh."

Lotesno smiled. "You're quite clear-headed. Most people, when faced with the attention of a saint, even just verbal praise, would be so excited that they would lose their rational judgment. Or, even if they still have some rationality, they would ignore the risk warnings from their subconscious when faced with the temptation of high returns."

"Thank you for your compliment."

Forrest readily accepted the praise in Lautersnow's words.

Then he remained silent, waiting for Lottesno to finish speaking.

Lotesnor didn't take it seriously and said truthfully, "You guessed right, there is indeed another reason, and it's the main reason. As for what it is, I can only tell you that it's the common will and interest of all parties to make me face off against that old bastard Michel, including the will of the wizarding world."

"Is that so? Then I won't ask anymore."

Forrest, acting decisively, abruptly changed the subject, asking, "What do you need me to do with Rivosos Academy?"

"No need, it's nothing."

Lottesno shook his head. "Just handle things normally. You don't need to consider my presence or influence."

As soon as he finished speaking, Lotesno's figure vanished just as suddenly as he had appeared.

Forrest and his sister Lissandra often used this trick in front of others.

It is also frequently used by the Great Sages Rivo and Soth.

They have extensive experience in both areas.

Therefore, Forrest remained calm in the face of the situation.

Once Lottesnow left, Forrest continued to consider the previous question:

How should the advance team of Rivosos Academy deal with the threat from the Great Sage Michel and the Tower of the Great Sage Michel?

It's better to rely on yourself than on others.

Lottesnow's willingness to confront the Great Sage Michel head-on certainly reduced the pressure on Forrest.

However, the threat posed by the Great Sage's Tower of Michel remains deadly.

A moment of carelessness or negligence can lead to severe consequences.

"The Supreme Council".

Muttering to himself, Forrest ended his thoughts and waited for the contact person from the Supreme Council's office in the parallel universe to reach him.

Forrest believed that, given the shared interests, the person in charge would definitely contact him.

The only uncertainty is how long we'll have to wait.

Just as Forrest began to wait, Link and Jasmine had finished what they needed to do.

After a period of intense activity, the two quieted down and finally had time for a peaceful conversation.

"When are we leaving?"

Jasmine hugged Link and asked softly.

"I'll be leaving in a bit."

Link stroked Jasmine's long, silky hair and replied softly in return.

"Aren't you going to inform Sage Paro and the others?"

"Just tell me, there's no need to hide it."

"Should you go and say it, or should I? Or should we both?"

Let's go together.

After a brief chat, the two reached an agreement.

Afterward, the two stopped talking and busied themselves, instead enjoying a quiet embrace that they hadn't experienced in a long time.

Only when they figured out that Sage Paro and Sage Seren had some free time did the two of them get up from the messy bed, wash up, and change their clothes.

Not long after, the founders of the four allied legions—Link and Jasmine, Sage Paro, Sage Seren, and Sage Cody—gathered together.

Jasmine and Sage Celine were radiant and beautiful.

Link and the Sage Paro both had similar expressions on their faces.

Only the wise man Cody had a hint of resentment in his eyes.

This is a silent complaint from single people.

Link and Jasmine, the Sage of Paro and the Sage of Serenity, these two couples tacitly ignored the Sage of Cody's resentment.

As the most senior member of the group, if Sage Cody were to want to find a partner, his children would probably be twice the size of Link's.

Therefore, Sage Cody has no right to complain.

Sage Cody sensed the indifference of the two couples, pursed his lips, and helplessly spoke first: "Alright, both of you, calm down and let's talk about serious matters."

After saying that, Sage Cody looked at Link and asked, "You came here in such a hurry, and you're in such a hurry to have a meeting, there must be something very important. Tell me about it."

Link nodded and, in response to Sage Cody's question, laid out all the information he had gathered and the decisions he had made.

After listening, the Sages Cody, Paro, and Seren all fell into deep thought.

After a short while, Sage Paro broke the silence, saying, "This matter is indeed very troublesome, even difficult to handle. But why are you so determined to take Jasmine away from the Allied Legion? What are you worried about? Or do you not believe in something?"

"It's not that I'm worried about anything, nor that I don't believe in anything."

Link said seriously, "I believe that if something really happens, we will all stand together and face it together. I'm taking Jasmine away for other reasons."

"What are your considerations?"

The wise man Paro pressed further.

Both Sage Seren and Sage Cody's gazes fell on Link's face, awaiting his answer.

Link frankly stated, "Fewer people mean more flexibility. If I'm not mistaken, Jasmine and I are the primary targets of the upcoming assault, and staying with the Allied Forces will only bring disadvantages. Not only will it subject the Allied Forces to even more intense attacks, but it will also deprive them of the flexibility to maneuver."

"If your information is correct, we can't avoid this trouble. Link, as I know you, you're not the type to run away from problems."

Sage Celine spoke first, before Sage Paro could, and said in a deep voice, "Since you've decided to leave the Allied Legion with Jasmine first, you must have your reasons. I won't ask what those reasons are, I'll just ask one question."

"What?"

"Are you confident?" (End of Chapter)