870 Speech (1/2)

While the sorcerers dwelt in the glory of the past, Douglas' voice was even more solemn. ”The glorious triumphs made the ancient sorcerers even more determined to pursue power. They initiated conquests in the abyss, the hell, and all the alternate dimensions. After the Saint Truth rose, the three Magic Empires collapsed in just three hundred years. The glory in the past has turned into the bitterness, confusion, and desperation today.”

The glory of the past was shattered, replaced by the cruelty of the reality. Owen, Erica, and the sorcerers from different organizations felt that a bucket of cold water was poured on their heads. Although they were somewhat prepared, they could help but sigh in gloom and frustration. They speculated that Douglas meant the same as Arnold and the other archmages by drawing a comparison of the splendid past and the miserable reality so that all the sorcerers would be more hopeful about the cooperation and a bright future.

”But the Church is really too powerful! And they do have angels!”

”The time it takes for sorcerers to grow strong is not lengthened, but it is too long compared to what it takes for the clerics…”

”Will the cooperation really work? We are more likely to be annihilated if we are too big a target! It's possible that we will be safer if we split apart!”

”Only by surviving first can we hope to cooperate with the supernatural creatures, study them, and surpass the limits of magic…”

All kinds of thoughts rolled in the hearts of the seemingly silent sorcerers. Even leaders such as Nielson and Priscilla had similar feelings.

Although they were working hard to develop their organizations, seeking for a chance of survival and cooperating for a beautiful future, it would definitely be a lie if they claimed that they were absolutely confident without the slightest fear!

They were pressing forward with reasonable passion and confidence because there wasn't a second path. People were always more determined when they were left with no choice.

Of course, it was one way out to join the Church and become a night watcher, but for the leaders of those organizations, they were unwilling to give up themselves and become a dog of the Church before the war in the west was settled. What if Aalto beat the enemy back? On the other hand, if Aalto fell and most of the legends were killed, whether they surrendered or not would make little difference.

Arnold thought the same. He nodded at Douglas' speech in satisfaction. Fernando, on the other hand, secretly mumbled, ”Was the empty talk all he wanted to say?”

Douglas pressed his right hand to stress his tone. ”Dear ladies and gentlemen, it is time for us to calm down. Instead of being bewitched by power, we should calm down and consider certain questions.” In the ancient Magic Empire, sorcerer was the only gender. They did not start addressing the audience in different genders until the modern day.

Well? What questions?

All the sorcerers, including the experts like Congus, were briefly stunned. Questions about the coalition? How radical the guy is! But does it have anything to do with being bewitched by power? Is he going to stress that solidarity is power? That must be a joke. All the people here combined are not enough for the Heart of Time to kill!

While they were confused, Douglas' voice suddenly became loud and echoed throughout the hall, ”There are certain things that we need to figure out.

”What is the nature of magic?

”Why do creatures have spiritual power?

”What is the nature of spiritual power?

”In what form does it exist?”

Huh?

Even Fernando looked at Douglas in shock with his mouth half open. What questions were these?

The ancient sorcerers had always been considering the nature of magic, so the experts like Congus were not surprised. However, wasn't a spiritual power born naturally? Wasn't it a unique feature of the soul? What were those questions about?

They found it absurd and ridiculous when they just heard the questions. If it were a middle-rank or a low-rank sorcerer who asked the question, they would've interrupted the guy rudely, but the speaker now was an archmage who was capable of ”Time Stop”. Since the legends were all hiding, that was the strongest power!

So, they listened patiently. Gradually, they discovered in shock that it was impossible for them to answer those questions! Also, after considering carefully, they realized that it seemed really necessary to work on those questions!

The middle-rank and senior-rank sorcerers down below, including Erica, looked at each other in amusement. If they could answer those fundamental questions, they would have become legendary sorcerers a long time ago. Would they need Douglas' reminder at all?

However, the series of questions did slightly shock them. They subconsciously sat straight and stared at Douglas attentively. After all, as an archmage, he might not be a big deal in Antiffler, but he was definitely one of the strongest persons here.

Frowning, Fernando considered the answers to those questions, only to discover that he did not have the slightest clue. He then realized that Douglas unleashed an indescribable vibe. He was no longer as warm as usual but much more intimidating and solemn!