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Chapter 552
chapter 397 part 1
Chapter 394: Renner's Advance Arrangements, Zesshi Zetsumei's Thoughts
The sounds of conversation in the meeting room continued until dusk before ceasing. With a soft "click," the door was pulled open again.
Climb stood even straighter, turning slightly to look at the beautiful figure who first entered his sight, a yellow gem pendant on her forehead. He bowed respectfully. "Your Highness."
"Thank you for your hard work, Climb."
"I didn't expect the discussion to take so long, making you wait outside until now," Renner said softly, a hint of apology in her gentle voice.
"It is my duty!"
Climb was deeply moved, his voice rising a notch as he replied earnestly.
He didn't find it to be a hardship at all. Being able to protect the princess and stand by her side was what he considered his greatest honor.
Leinas, dressed in loose-fitting, practical attire with her golden ponytail hanging down her back, watched Renner tease Climb again, her expression calm.
Teasing?
That's right!
It was like the feigned friendliness that those detestable, decadent children of nobles showed when dealing with the lower classes.
Though describing it that way wasn't quite right... It wasn't exactly a disguise, more like a different kind of "affection."
Beside Leinas followed a stern, unsmiling old man with slightly graying hair, dressed in a magic robe.
This man was none other than the Guild Master of the Royal Capital's Mage Guild headquarters—Uldrine!
The wrinkles at the corners of this seemingly serious old man's eyes had clearly eased a bit. He might have been trying to hide it, but he appeared to be in a good mood.
As the Guild Master!
Uldrine had even personally escorted Renner and her companions to the main gate of the Mage Guild.
*Rumble—rumble—*
A luxurious carriage traveled along the main street of the Royal Capital.
Inside the carriage, Climb sat bolt upright, his heart pounding as he caught two different, faint fragrances in the air.
"Your Highness, Guild Master Uldrine's attitude was ambiguous," Leinas said flatly, her arms crossed over her chest.
The sudden visit to the Mage Guild's Guild Master was because Renner wanted to add a squad of magic casters to the unit Leinas was forming.
Leinas didn't oppose this decision. As someone formerly from the Baharuth Empire, she understood the value of magic casters better than most people in the Kingdom.
The Kingdom revered the culture of knights and paid no mind to magic casters. Some ignorant minor nobles even considered magic to be some sort of low-class trickery.
Such a view was laughable to Leinas, and at the same time, she fully agreed with her master's assessment of the Re-Estize Kingdom—this was a country on the verge of decay!
However.
Ordinary magic casters couldn't provide much support to the army, and powerful ones would probably not choose to join the military in the first place.
This was the reason for coming to the Mage Guild.
But Leinas doubted this matter would be easily accomplished.
Although the Mage Guild didn't have some of the rules of the Adventurer's Guild, it still wouldn't get involved in wars between nations.
"He will be willing."
Renner replied with gentle elegance, her delicate hands resting on her knees. Her blue pupils flashed with amusement as she met Leinas's questioning gaze.
"The creation of magic items is generally handled by the Mage Guild, but they have another, more important duty."
"A duty?"
"Yes, to train magic casters."
Renner's gentle smile remained unchanged. "The country looks down on magic. Due to tradition, the Mage Guild receives no funds or aid from the state."
Leinas's eyes flickered. She was beginning to understand Renner's objective.
"It seems you've already figured it out, Leinas."
The smile on Renner's cheeks deepened.
"If the Warrior Troop you are forming can achieve victory on the battlefield against the Empire two months from now and demonstrate the value of magic casters..."
"Then for the overlooked Mage Guild, it would be tremendous publicity. This is a transaction they can't refuse."
"But..." Leinas frowned briefly.
"You're worried about the King and the other nobles, aren't you?"
Renner shook her head gently. "You are originally from the Baharuth Empire, where magic casters are highly valued."
"If anyone else in the Kingdom were to do this, they would certainly face criticism, but you won't."
"I see."
Leinas lightly tapped her finger, feeling a slight headache. That wasn't what she was actually concerned about.
It was why Renner was so certain that she would be victorious in the clash with the Empire a few months from now.
She and Gazef were each forming a legion, and the purpose was obvious. She didn't believe that the Blood Emperor of the Baharuth Empire was unaware.
This clash between the two nations would surely be different from those in the past. Leinas herself wasn't completely confident, but she couldn't bring herself to say it.
Renner's beautiful eyes curved into crescents, a smile playing on her lips. She knew of Leinas's concerns.
But she didn't seem to care much.
Because the outcome was already determined. That man would not let Leinas lose.
Seeing the worried look on Leinas's face, it seemed she didn't have a clear understanding of that man's power.
He could orchestrate the events in the Hills!
To be able to retreat unscathed from the Slane Theocracy, the Holy Kingdom, and Zuranon, and even plot to gain some benefit from it.
Renner faintly speculated that his strength should be no less than that of the Baharuth Empire's guardian deity.
In reality.
The most fundamental purpose of contacting the Mage Guild wasn't for trivial matters like this; that was merely something done along the way.
During their previous interactions.
Renner had noticed that the man seemed somewhat interested in the Mage Guild and was planning to make contact after the conflict with the Baharuth Empire was over.
Since she knew what that man was thinking.
Renner naturally had to make arrangements in advance to prove her own worth. At this thought, a hint of a smile flashed in her beautiful, curved eyes.
"Your Highness."
Seeing that the princess and Lady Leinas had finished their conversation, Climb hesitated for a moment before speaking respectfully.
The sudden voice.
Caused both Renner and Leinas to look over simultaneously. Compared to the expressionless Leinas...
"Climb, is something the matter?"
Renner's face was full of gentleness. She blinked her innocent, pure eyes and asked in a gentle, questioning tone.
"I was thinking... I was wondering if I could follow Lady Leinas's legion and participate in the upcoming battle with the Empire."
Climb mustered his courage and spoke loudly.
He didn't know why this idea had suddenly popped into his head; he just felt that this might be a way to help the princess.
As soon as he said this.
Leinas gave Climb a surprised look, the corner of her eye glancing towards Renner.
"Can you tell me why?"
Chapter 394: Renner's Advance Arrangements, Zesshi Zetsumei's Thoughts
The sounds of conversation in the meeting room continued until dusk before ceasing. With a soft "click," the door was pulled open again.
Climb stood even straighter, turning slightly to look at the beautiful figure who first entered his sight, a yellow gem pendant on her forehead. He bowed respectfully. "Your Highness."
"Thank you for your hard work, Climb."
"I didn't expect the discussion to take so long, making you wait outside until now," Renner said softly, a hint of apology in her gentle voice.
"It is my duty!"
Climb was deeply moved, his voice rising a notch as he replied earnestly.
He didn't find it to be a hardship at all. Being able to protect the princess and stand by her side was what he considered his greatest honor.
Leinas, dressed in loose-fitting, practical attire with her golden ponytail hanging down her back, watched Renner tease Climb again, her expression calm.
Teasing?
That's right!
It was like the feigned friendliness that those detestable, decadent children of nobles showed when dealing with the lower classes.
Though describing it that way wasn't quite right... It wasn't exactly a disguise, more like a different kind of "affection."
Beside Leinas followed a stern, unsmiling old man with slightly graying hair, dressed in a magic robe.
This man was none other than the Guild Master of the Royal Capital's Mage Guild headquarters—Uldrine!
The wrinkles at the corners of this seemingly serious old man's eyes had clearly eased a bit. He might have been trying to hide it, but he appeared to be in a good mood.
As the Guild Master!
Uldrine had even personally escorted Renner and her companions to the main gate of the Mage Guild.
*Rumble—rumble—*
A luxurious carriage traveled along the main street of the Royal Capital.
Inside the carriage, Climb sat bolt upright, his heart pounding as he caught two different, faint fragrances in the air.
"Your Highness, Guild Master Uldrine's attitude was ambiguous," Leinas said flatly, her arms crossed over her chest.
The sudden visit to the Mage Guild's Guild Master was because Renner wanted to add a squad of magic casters to the unit Leinas was forming.
Leinas didn't oppose this decision. As someone formerly from the Baharuth Empire, she understood the value of magic casters better than most people in the Kingdom.
The Kingdom revered the culture of knights and paid no mind to magic casters. Some ignorant minor nobles even considered magic to be some sort of low-class trickery.
Such a view was laughable to Leinas, and at the same time, she fully agreed with her master's assessment of the Re-Estize Kingdom—this was a country on the verge of decay!
However.
Ordinary magic casters couldn't provide much support to the army, and powerful ones would probably not choose to join the military in the first place.
This was the reason for coming to the Mage Guild.
But Leinas doubted this matter would be easily accomplished.
Although the Mage Guild didn't have some of the rules of the Adventurer's Guild, it still wouldn't get involved in wars between nations.
"He will be willing."
Renner replied with gentle elegance, her delicate hands resting on her knees. Her blue pupils flashed with amusement as she met Leinas's questioning gaze.
"The creation of magic items is generally handled by the Mage Guild, but they have another, more important duty."
"A duty?"
"Yes, to train magic casters."
Renner's gentle smile remained unchanged. "The country looks down on magic. Due to tradition, the Mage Guild receives no funds or aid from the state."
Leinas's eyes flickered. She was beginning to understand Renner's objective.
"It seems you've already figured it out, Leinas."
The smile on Renner's cheeks deepened.
"If the Warrior Troop you are forming can achieve victory on the battlefield against the Empire two months from now and demonstrate the value of magic casters..."
"Then for the overlooked Mage Guild, it would be tremendous publicity. This is a transaction they can't refuse."
"But..." Leinas frowned briefly.
"You're worried about the King and the other nobles, aren't you?"
Renner shook her head gently. "You are originally from the Baharuth Empire, where magic casters are highly valued."
"If anyone else in the Kingdom were to do this, they would certainly face criticism, but you won't."
"I see."
Leinas lightly tapped her finger, feeling a slight headache. That wasn't what she was actually concerned about.
It was why Renner was so certain that she would be victorious in the clash with the Empire a few months from now.
She and Gazef were each forming a legion, and the purpose was obvious. She didn't believe that the Blood Emperor of the Baharuth Empire was unaware.
This clash between the two nations would surely be different from those in the past. Leinas herself wasn't completely confident, but she couldn't bring herself to say it.
Renner's beautiful eyes curved into crescents, a smile playing on her lips. She knew of Leinas's concerns.
But she didn't seem to care much.
Because the outcome was already determined. That man would not let Leinas lose.
Seeing the worried look on Leinas's face, it seemed she didn't have a clear understanding of that man's power.
He could orchestrate the events in the Hills!
To be able to retreat unscathed from the Slane Theocracy, the Holy Kingdom, and Zuranon, and even plot to gain some benefit from it.
Renner faintly speculated that his strength should be no less than that of the Baharuth Empire's guardian deity.
In reality.
The most fundamental purpose of contacting the Mage Guild wasn't for trivial matters like this; that was merely something done along the way.
During their previous interactions.
Renner had noticed that the man seemed somewhat interested in the Mage Guild and was planning to make contact after the conflict with the Baharuth Empire was over.
Since she knew what that man was thinking.
Renner naturally had to make arrangements in advance to prove her own worth. At this thought, a hint of a smile flashed in her beautiful, curved eyes.
"Your Highness."
Seeing that the princess and Lady Leinas had finished their conversation, Climb hesitated for a moment before speaking respectfully.
The sudden voice.
Caused both Renner and Leinas to look over simultaneously. Compared to the expressionless Leinas...
"Climb, is something the matter?"
Renner's face was full of gentleness. She blinked her innocent, pure eyes and asked in a gentle, questioning tone.
"I was thinking... I was wondering if I could follow Lady Leinas's legion and participate in the upcoming battle with the Empire."
Climb mustered his courage and spoke loudly.
He didn't know why this idea had suddenly popped into his head; he just felt that this might be a way to help the princess.
As soon as he said this.
Leinas gave Climb a surprised look, the corner of her eye glancing towards Renner.
"Can you tell me why?"
