Chapter 422 Don’t reveal your wealth
Chapter 422 Don’t reveal your wealth
Seeing that he refused without hesitation, Dorothy felt a little uneasy, although she had expected it.
There was a moment's silence before she continued speaking.
“Wizard Ivan, you have to understand that this matter is not only about the wizard’s promotion, but also involves the power of wizard’s favor. You have just tried it yourself, and that kind of power has infinite uses!
Do you think that once today's events spread, how many wizards and families will be concerned about it, and how much trouble will it bring to you?"
Hearing this, Ivan was silent for a while.
This was indeed his own mistake. He had always understood the principle of not showing off one's wealth, but he had not realized before that the power of favor had so many wonderful uses and was so valuable.
It was too late to say anything now. He couldn't force Dorothy and old Bayer to keep it a secret.
"So the reason you took the trouble to persuade me is because you are thinking about it too." After a pause, Ivan pointed out bluntly.
"You should know me. I need the power of favor to make up for my own foundation." Dorothy nodded simply.
When Danlin was promoted, she was indeed thinking about the wizarding world and wanted to come here to test it. But after seeing the power of wizard favor descend, she was more concerned about herself.
In order to be promoted to a third-level wizard, she had lost a lot of potential, and of course she would make up for it if she had the chance.
Who would want their strength to remain at level three forever?
"You are honest."
"Because I can't hide it from you."
"I've taken note of what you said. I need some time to think about it. If I make any other decisions, I'll let you know."
In Dorothy's opinion, his words were a sign that he was about to give in. If he continued like this, sooner or later he would face reality and come to her for cooperation.
Seeing this, Dorothy left the room satisfied.
“This is indeed a difficult matter.”
Ivan was the only one left in the room, he thought helplessly.
Of course, it's not that there is really no solution.
He could compile a set of formation knowledge based on the minimalist version of the Black Magic Sacrifice Cocoon Formation and hand it over. This would improve his status in the wizarding world and he would also gain other things.
However, this was quite different from his original plan, which made him feel somewhat unwilling.
"Forget it, at worst I can just hand it over."
"The Black Magic Sacrifice Cocoon Formation is all-encompassing, and the knowledge is deep in every aspect. Even a great enchanter cannot easily learn it, let alone other wizards with average enchanting attainments."
Thinking of Dorothy who had just left, Ivan shook his head with some contempt.
Even if he placed the formation diagram in front of him, with Dorothy's attainments in enchantment, it would take her at least five or six years to comprehend it, or she might never be able to master it.
Soon, Angus also came to him.
Angus came to remind him, emphasizing the principles of the Enchanting Guild, which would not force any enchanter to hand over his creation. Given the attention paid to the power of favor, he suggested that he consult with President Hardy.
President Hatti is the president of the China branch of the Enchanting Guild. He is also one of the few people with the highest attainments in enchantment in the wizarding world and holds a very important position.
Ivan sent a secret message to the president as he was told, but the president was obviously busy and did not respond for the time being.
A week later, Ivan contacted Speaker Hotes. Among the fourth-level wizards, this speaker seemed to have more free time.
"Ivan, are you outside?" Hotes noticed at a glance that the environment he was in was different.
"On the airship, leaving the Qingqi tribe and returning to Dongdu." Ivan answered truthfully.
"Qingqi tribe, did you bring back a fox girl?" Hearing this, Hotes raised his eyebrows, his expression filled with ambiguity: "Let me tell you, the fox girls of the Qingqi tribe are not ordinary. They are also well-known in the Berta Blood Plain and are deeply loved by wizards--"
After chatting for a while, seeing that he was a little bored, Hotes got back to business.
"Tell me, what do you want to talk to me about?"
"I'm sorry, Speaker. Something happened and I have to consult you. Otherwise, I really don't know what to do."
"Tell me, have you discovered something fishy about the Qingqi tribe?"
"Uh—Aren't the Qingqi people trustworthy?"
"Suspicion is just a reasonable suspicion within the organization. We will suspect any element that may undermine the stability of the wizarding world, and the Qingqi tribe is no exception. But we have never confirmed anything, so don't think or say anything."
Ivan's cheeks twitched when he heard the speaker's words. The Five Leaf Spear's suspicions were never groundless, which meant that someone had already discovered some traces and had been recognized by other members, and Hotes was obviously one of them. Besides, it was better to believe in such things than not to believe in them.
If I had known this would happen, I would not have believed Angus and Dorothy's one-sided story.
Come to think of it, I've made some mistakes as well. It seems that after receiving the inheritance from the Justice Star Ancestor, my heart has become a little inflated, and I've been a little careless in recent days.
"What are you thinking about? Let's get on with the business."
"Okay, I'll tell you everything from beginning to end, and you'll know what's going on. This matter involves too many things, and I can't make up my mind."
Ivan then briefly stated what had happened and the problems he was facing now.
He was mainly unsure about which level of wizards would covet the power of favor. If he was targeted by a big shot, it would be better to take a loss and hand it over instead of fighting head-on.
There is a saying that goes, He who knows the times is a hero.
After hearing his statement, Hotes' eyes widened, as if he wanted to pry open his head to see what the structure inside was that could cause so much trouble.
He's just a third-level wizard, but he can access such advanced things as the power of favor so quickly.
Thinking back to when I was a level three wizard, I wondered what outstanding things I had done back then. It seemed like I had nothing to show for it, but luckily I became a level four wizard.
"Tell me, what is the name of this power?" After a while, he spoke again.
"Some people say it is the power of witchcraft's favor."
"Listen to yourself. The power of favor means that you will be favored by the will of the witch, and even the great will. You are a protected being, and when you encounter danger, you can often turn danger into safety.
You are already like this, and we in the wizarding world abide by the rules, how could others easily hurt you?" said Hotes.
"But I'm only a third-level wizard. If someone disregards the rules, there will be many people who can hurt me." Ivan didn't dare to pin his hopes on favor and rules.
"That's true."
Hotes thought for a moment and nodded.
These words undoubtedly confirmed Ivan's worries, and his mood suddenly became less good.
"Let me think about it. First of all, the top five wizards will definitely not be thinking about such a small thing as yours. They are the pillars of the wizarding world and can represent the wizarding community. They are favored beings.
As for a fourth-level wizard like me - you should just hand it over.
It is difficult to guard against a hidden arrow. Others can protect you for a while, but it is impossible for them to protect you all the time.
Besides, don't be too pessimistic. You are the one who researched these things. No matter how others are favored by the witch, they can't completely ignore you as the creator. The power of favor you finally gain may be more than if you did it yourself."
Hotes continued.
No matter how unremarkable he looks on a daily basis, he is, after all, a genuine fourth-level wizard, and what he sees and thinks is far beyond Ivan himself.
Ivan was stunned for more than ten seconds. This seemed to make sense.
Limited by his status as a third-level wizard, it was difficult for him to teach meditation techniques to other races, let alone help them become official wizards. If he did this too often, he would just be giving others excuses to cause trouble.
In this way, he is like guarding a treasure mountain without being able to enter, and now the treasure mountain is still exposed to the public.
If the collaborator is a fourth-level wizard, the situation will be different. Those masters will probably not be so embarrassed as to take his things for nothing. He doesn't have to do anything to promote the meditation method, he just needs to sit back and accept his favor.
Thinking of this, Ivan stared at his own speaker with sharp eyes.
"If you have something to say, what are you looking at me with?"
"Speaker, are you interested in the power of favor?"
"No, no, no, I don't really understand this. You can go ask someone else for advice. Firstly, our relationship shouldn't be exposed publicly, and secondly, I don't want others to say that I'm taking advantage of someone else's misfortune.
By the way, you can consult Hattie Xia Luoxi. The president of your guild has the most say in this matter."
Hotes rejected his proposal without a second thought. He was not the kind of person who would take advantage of his subordinates.
Ivan understood that the so-called "exposed relationship" was just an excuse. Speaker Hotes was a face-conscious person, so it didn't matter if he disagreed for the time being. He really needed to report to President Hater and needed to think it over further.
As for Dorothy, don't take it too seriously. It's almost enough for Lady Philomena behind her to come forward.
(End of this chapter)