Chapter 222 Undercurrent
Chapter 222 Undercurrent
After coming out of the black tower, Master Randall and his two disciples returned to their residence.
"Are you saying those two are traitors to the academy?"
"The betrayer shouldn't be that stupid. He just did something big not long ago, and now he's in a hurry to do something small not long after. Isn't this just courting death?"
“Yeah, those two just had some small thoughts, which is nothing compared to the mistakes made by Lidya’s family.”
Hearing the answers from the two disciples, Randall nodded slightly. He thought so too.
After Wizard Beecher's yelling, Lydia's family might have backfired. Now even if Doris wants to put the blame on those two people, it depends on whether the other wizards in the academy agree.
You can't just do something wrong and then use some tricks to fool people by finding two scapegoats. This shows that you don't take other wizards seriously.
"Ivan, I'm afraid we really have to choose a deacon this time. Do you have any ideas?" Randall changed the subject.
"Of course, but I'm worried that after I become a deacon, Lydia's family will see me as a thorn in their side and want to get rid of me as soon as possible." Ivan said truthfully.
"No matter what you're afraid of, they can't deal with you openly," Gina said indignantly.
"You can't say that. Those people's methods cannot be underestimated." Randall shook his head. He knew that Gina had become a wizard not long ago and didn't know the strength behind the three major families: "Gina, don't you have a half-year vacation? Why are you still staying in the academy?"
"I am different from Ivan. I haven't been back to that home for a long time. I don't want to go back and disturb them for the time being. They have their own lives." Gina's face was slightly serious, and it was obvious that there was something hidden that was inconvenient to say.
The two did not ask any further questions and returned to their respective residences.
As time went by, news of what happened in the Black Tower reached other wizards in various ways, and there was almost no wizard who didn't know what Lydia's family had done.
For a time, the enchantment group attracted a lot of attention, and everyone was waiting for the results of Lydia's family's handling.
The next day, the chief deacon of the picket team and the patrol team could no longer sit still, and personally went to find Vice Dean Doris, hoping that she would show mercy and release the wizards of the two teams.
"I'm sorry, those two have ill intentions. We can't release them until they are cleared of suspicion of being traitors." Doris didn't give any face to the two head deacons who came together.
She was scolded by the two men, who openly and secretly slandered the Lydia family for their inaction. If she let them off easily, the Lydia family would lose all face.
"We all know whether they are traitors or not. Don't treat other wizards as fools." Barbate, the chief deacon of the patrol team, said in a deep voice.
"No one can leave until the truth is revealed." Doris said coldly.
"That's all I have to say. I don't want to see any frame-up or framing, otherwise my patrol team will exercise their duty of 'patrol'."
"What Chief Deacon Barbat meant is what I meant. Beecher is the wizard of my patrol team. It is not your turn to judge by the enchantment team. So take care of yourself."
The things involved are not that complicated. Under the current circumstances where everyone is paying attention, the two deacons must of course do their best to protect their own people. Otherwise, how will they explain when they return and how will they have the face to lead the team in the future.
When the two deacons walked out of the office, Doris's face suddenly turned as black as the bottom of a pot.
After a while, Madeline and Patton walked into the vice-president's office.
"Mother, given the current situation, it is no longer convenient to treat those two as traitors. It would be better to give them some punishment and let them go..."
"Why let them go? If we let them go, will we have to give up our positions as deacons as well? It's all your fault that you can't even repair a mere protective magic array. You look down on everyone on weekdays, but you are useless at the critical moment. You guys - you really make me mad." Madeline's words were interrupted by the furious Doris, who scolded the two of them, leaving them speechless. The barrier protection was unable to be repaired, and this was a fact that could not be denied.
In fact, the situation of Ant-Man's barrier was very complicated, and there was no way to repair it a long time ago. If it could be repaired, it would not have waited until now. What they did not expect was that the newly damaged parts could not be repaired, and one move affected the whole body, and they could only watch the power of the protective barrier weaken little by little.
In this way, Lydia's family will appear incompetent, as if they are all just sitting there doing nothing.
"Mother, do you want to secretly ask someone to help?" After a pause, Madeline suggested again.
"Invite people from outside the school? Do you know what that means? Once we are discovered, how will our Lydia family cope with the future?" Doris calmed down a little, but her tone was still a little aggressive.
"What if it's someone in the school? For example, Evan Marichatton. You know, his enchantment attainments must be very high. Coupled with his unpredictable understanding, he might be able to provide a repair method." Madeline said.
"I think it's a good idea. He was originally a member of the enchanting team and has the responsibility to repair the protective barrier." Barton on the side agreed. Anyone who could research the 'Black Magic Wind Beam' during his apprenticeship period must have a higher understanding of enchantment than ordinary people.
"Do you think he would be willing to help? It would be good enough if he didn't add insult to injury, unless you can offer him a reward he can't refuse, such as your previous position. Think about it, it is reasonable for an enchanter who can repair the protective barrier to become the deacon or even the head deacon of the enchantment group."
Lydia's family established themselves in the Mona Ant Farm Cottage with enchantment. Doris and others certainly did not want to see anyone surpassing them, and any possibility must be nipped in the bud.
The matter of repairing the protective barrier not only involves the position of deacon, but also the dignity and prestige of Lydia's family.
……
A wizard's residence, in another underground secret room.
"How is it? Is this 'Ant King Key' useful for your investigation?" The one who spoke was a puppet, and it was indeed Chris Donner's voice.
"Of course it works. The person you found is really skilled in enchantment. I am not as good as him." On one side, a wizard with white hair and beard was holding the 'Key of the Ant King' in his hand, and he kept praising it.
"In this way, can we find the Ant-Man Altar?"
"Are you in such a hurry?"
"Time waits for no one. This is also a good opportunity. As long as the Lydia family does not find a way to repair the protective barrier, the barrier will be in a state of decay and turbulence. We can calmly explore and respond."
"Those people from Lydia's family will never be able to repair the protective barrier in this lifetime. I understand what you mean. I will use this 'Ant King Key' to find the Ant Man Altar as much as possible."
Chris Donnell certainly would not place all his hopes on Ivan. No matter how much of an alliance they reached, the other party would definitely not be as reliable as his own people. The Ant-Man Altar involved the promotion of second-level wizards, so there was no guarantee that the other party would not have any bad intentions.
"That man is very good at enchanting. I suggest you take this opportunity to nominate him to be the deacon of the enchanting group. This will provide you with a backup plan and attract the attention of Lydia's family." The old wizard thought of something and continued.
“I thought so too, but he was a little reluctant because he was afraid of being persecuted by Lydia’s family.”
"Alas, our academy has suffered from the three major families for a long time."
After a long sigh, the underground secret room fell into silence, with only the slight sound made by the operation of the Ant King's Key.
(End of this chapter)