Chapter 41: Rasputin's "Raise a Hand"

　　 Richard was calm on the surface, but sighed in his heart. In fact, he had expected it a long time ago. How could it be as simple as drinking tea and chatting with other wizard leaders. They certainly won't and don't need to do it, but even some ordinary invitations and transactions will put a lot of pressure on him.
　　 "You won't refuse? After all, it's just a matter of effort for you."
　　 Evelyn said with a smile.
　　The "raise of hands" of the legendary wizard is a big trouble for me... Richard thought with a wry smile.
　　 "Let's talk about it. It's up to me to judge whether it's a'raise of hands'."
　　 He tried to put on a calm attitude.
　　 "Of course, of course." Mr. Evelyn smiled kindly, "this time for my students."
　　 "You are quite concerned about him."
　　 "Rasputin" answered faintly, he had heard about the chief student of the Evelyn School, he was a person of the same age as Reed Joyce.
"After all, that kid will inherit my school in the future. As a teacher, it is necessary to pave the way for him." Evelyn said, "The others may not think so, but I have been there during the trip. Tongtian Tower, I have observed the way that old rivals train students. To be honest, I think it is more reasonable than the selection system on the Magic Tower."
"Let students die needlessly in competition and elimination. This will not only lead to a scarcity of talents for the younger generation, but will also drive them off the road. Wizards are not beasts in the jungle. They should worship knowledge and reason instead of showing off. How to kill."
　　 Richard agrees. But he would not say that.
　　 "Really? Sounds good."
　　 The apprentice replied in a casual tone of "approving on the surface, but in fact everyone can tell that he doesn't care".
"Look, I forgot, it has nothing to do with you." Evelyn sighed. "Sometimes I envy you, my friend. Although the people on the tower think we are both neutral. I have no interest in fighting for the right to rule, but in fact, only you can stay out of the matter. I have students in my school, and my subordinates who come from far away. I can’t really leave them alone.

"The power of the magic tower is gradually weakening, Rasputin, your eyes are always longer than mine. The next generation still has a long time to go before they grow up, and no one knows whether they can go to the end; On the one hand, the Holy See and the Kingdom are becoming stronger and stronger, constantly compressing the scope of the magic tower's patrol. Although they have no intention of doing it yet, this fluctuation is a very dangerous signal."
　　 "Are you alive to the age of a pessimist?"
"These things can only be told to you, my friend, because only you can stand with me." Mr. Evelyn shrugged. "Even if the other three can understand them, they won't talk to me. "
　　 "...I have no interest in this."
　　 In fact, Richard was a little guilty in answering this. For him, it was the first time that the two met. As a result, the other party came up and talked a lot. There were also some grand topics related to the future of the magic tower and the situation in the mainland. He really couldn't talk. , And don’t know how to answer.
In case Rasputin and Evelyn had already talked about this matter, they might even have reached some kind of secret agreement, and Rasputin’s attitude at the time was inconsistent with his current self. The other party will definitely be suspicious; but it is also dangerous to always be vague and not express an attitude. Richard can only make judgments based on Rasputin's past style.
　　 Richard can see that Mr. Evelyn is very concerned about the destiny of the magic tower, and this worry is not fake. Although I don't know the extent of this concern, it is hard to come by for the legendary wizards above. To be honest, Richard previously thought that the members of Steppenwolf were a group of masters who had nothing to do with them. After all, let alone the decline of power, even if the magic tower fell one day, it would be for them. The words did not have much impact.
They are leaders, but the power and status of the legendary wizards all come from their own power, not the other way around. Therefore, this rule is top-down, and it can be established even if the foundation of a large number of people collapses—because there will always be more Many people will automatically gather towards them.
　　 Fortunately, Mr. Evelyn seemed to have anticipated the answer to "Rasputin". But he did not give up persuasion.
"Really? But you know that the battle between Mr. Green and Mr. Hall is about to enter a fierce stage. They have huge differences in the direction of their future policies. Such differences cannot be made up by external forces. Soon, I think soon. ...This storm will involve you and me."
　　 Richard remembered meeting the two chief students at the door before he came here. He knew that Mr. Evelyn’s judgment was completely correct. The things he had been worried about had actually happened long ago. The situation in the tower was not only "undercurrents", and even began to gradually take the stage.
　　 When he was still an apprentice, he could understand that "there are fierce contradictions in the magic tower itself", indicating that this uneasy trend has appeared for a long time. Once it breaks out completely, you can imagine what kind of situation will emerge. At least, Richard would never think that he could stay out of things like Rasputin in the past.
　　 Contradiction means conflict, conflict means fighting, and fighting means... this tiger skin on my body may not last long.
　　 Mr. Evelyn was very worried about this, so he wanted to discuss it with himself. Regardless of his true purpose, whether he wants to build power through alliances or prevent fighting, this is a choice that Rasputin can face.
　　 "But..." Richard thought, "What can I do? I am also desperate."
　　 After all, he was just a poor and weak apprentice.
　　If he could hide behind Mr. Evelyn and wave the flag to cheer, of course Richard would do it. But his current status is destined to be an unfulfillable delusion. If he really took this step, he would have to face the storm with the blond young man, and Richard was worried about this.
　　 "Of course you can ignore it, but you can't be unaffected, my friend, this is so clear, unless...unless you can completely leave the tower."
　　 The blond youth said this, suddenly seemed to realize something, staring at the pale mask on the face of the wizard opposite that blocked all emotions. After a while, his posture became relaxed, sitting on the sofa with Erlang's legs tilted, and a faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
　　 "I see, that's it..."
Eh? Richard was stunned, wait a minute, what do you understand?
　　 "Others will not agree. But like I said just now, my friend, your eyes are always longer than mine. I believe you have a way. Right?"
　　 He blinked, with an expression of "I knew it".
　　 "……"
　　 Richard looked at the other party with a mysterious look, and just wanted to spit out loud in his heart. But on the surface, he could only keep his original posture motionless, neither denying nor approving, and continuing to maintain a profound attitude.
　　What can I do!
　　 However, the other party's words were not meaningless, at least they gave him some information. For example, his original plan: the idea of ​​escaping to another place after staying on the magic tower for a while, now seems unrealistic, because the situation is different.
　　 Of course the others on the magic tower did not dare to stop him, but what about the other three wizard leaders? Even if they are unwilling to turn their faces with themselves, they will definitely try to send out surveillance and tracking personnel, or talk to themselves and persuade them. If it is the past Rasputin may not take it to heart, but for him now is undoubtedly a crisis that is difficult to withstand.
　　 In addition, if you think about it carefully, maybe Mr. Evelyn’s judgment is not baseless.
　　 Richard knew that Rasputin returned to the tower a year ago, and during this year, the legendary wizard has been immersed in the devil's summoning ceremony. This is a very dangerous move, and the other party has been acting secretly, preparing alone ~EbookFREE.me~ and always keeping this secret from the outside world; even at the last moment, it will only bring in an apprentice at the lowest level. help.
　　 Why is Rasputin so eager to try? Can this be regarded as his preparation after noticing the changes in the situation in the tower?
　　 "Since you are not interested in this aspect, then I won't mention it and turn the topic back."
　　 Mr. Evelyn’s voice sounded again.
　　 "I hope you can prepare a magic item for my student, as long as it can be used at his level."
　　...A high-level alchemy prop? Richard thought to himself that this is really not difficult for Rasputin. Even if you don't have it on hand now, you can still borrow from your subordinates.
　　 But at the same time, another doubt came to mind: This should be an easy task for Mr. Evelyn, why come to ask me?
　　 "What about the reward?"
　　 Even so, Richard responded quickly. Since the other party said it was "a effort", he couldn't refuse. Unreasonable abnormal behavior will only arouse suspicion.
　　 "Oh, it seems that I don't need to say more."
　　 The blond youth nodded.
　　 "Yes, what I want is the kind of magical items you made by yourself. I will provide the materials. As for the reward, you can mention it as long as I can do it."
　　......"Handmade"?
　　 Richard suspected that he had heard it wrong.
　　"He"...Novih Rasputin, but a wizard in the realm of psychics? If you want to make alchemy props, you should ask someone in the alchemy field to come. But when Richard noticed Mr. Evelyn’s eyes, he realized that it was his own problem. Rasputin must have a secret that would make people request this...