Chapter 903 - Invitation From The Supreme Council (1/2)

Although Chris’ voice wasn’t very loud, it sounded like thunder to the people at the back. All of a sudden, they couldn’t hear anything else, and they did not even know what Lin Li answered.

That was outrageous. Back in the Great Gargas Canyon, the Iceblast Wyrm had already given Lin Li a horned flute which it claimed could summon it to help Lin Li fight once. Next, Lin Li and the Ashen Warlock reached some understanding that was unknown to all of them. Even though the Ashen Warlock didn’t explicitly side with the Tower of Dusk, he was definitely biased towards them.

Now, Chris the arbitrator of the Supreme Council was at the peak of the Sanctuary-realm, yet he actually expressed his willingness to be the backer of the Tower of Dusk. That way, no one in the Breezy Plains or Anril would dare to covet the Tower of Dusk’s stuff!

How could they not be envious!?

Hoffman and Cheyenne, who had long cooperated with the Tower of Dusk, were definitely envious of Lin Li for gaining a huge backer like Chris for the Tower of Dusk. However, they were much more confident about their future cooperation. In the past, various forces of the Breezy Plains joined forces to attack the Tower of Dusk. However, no one had the courage to do so now. Given their relations.h.i.+p with the Tower of Dusk, they would definitely reap great benefits as long as the Tower of Dusk stood strong.

On the other hand, Joseph, Claus, and the others who’d targeted the Tower of Dusk were feeling anxious even though they had already gotten Lin Li’s forgiveness. They were afraid that Lin Li would casually tell Chris about what had happened in the beginning. After seeing their att.i.tudes, even a fool would know how much the arbitrator Chris valued the young President of the Tower of Dusk. If the arbitrator were to hear about what happened in the past and got infuriated, he would be able to destroy them, a so-called top force, with the flick of a finger.

Everyone arrived in the Tower of Dusk and returned to their respective seats. Lin Li introduced Chris to the leaders of the various forces, but Chris didn’t seem to be too interested. Although Chris had an elegant and refined bearing when he spoke to the crowd, everyone knew how to behave, and simply said a few words to him before leaving.

After everyone left, Lin Li asked Chris about the purpose of his visit. He was actually a bit confused. Chris’ appearance was indeed a little sudden, and it seemed like his agenda was not just to see him, a newly advanced Sanctuary-mage who had come from Jarrosus.

“What you have achieved in the Breezy Plains over the past few years is evident to all. The huge development of the Breezy Plains Guild of Magic is also a huge contribution to the Supreme Council. Besides, you have also stepped into the Sanctuary-realm. Therefore, after a review and discussion in the Supreme Council, we’ve decided to take you in as a member of the Supreme Council.” Chris simply revealed his purpose of visit.

“A member of the Supreme Council? Is that a little too early, given my current age?” Although the Tower of Dusk now had a strong position in the Breezy Plains, and Lin Li had already entered the Sanctuary-realm, he was still young. Simply put, it was a matter of seniority, and that was something he could only gain with time.

The Supreme Council was not just a generic force, but an organization that was above all other forces and even the royal family. It was at the pinnacle of power in that world, and only the Brilliance Shrine could compare to it. To a certain extent, the decisions made by the Supreme Council could even affect the fate of the entire Anril.

In the Supreme Council, the three arbitrators who held the highest authority had the power to affirm and negate all decisions. However, they did not directly partic.i.p.ate in the management of the Supreme Council, and their subordinates would only hand over major matters to them for the final decision.

There were 100-odd members who const.i.tuted the management committee of the Supreme Council, all of whom were top-notch mages of Anril. They basically possessed Legendary-level abilities, and they were the ones who made most of the decisions for the Supreme Council.

The so-called 10 leaders of the Supreme Council were in fact inclusive of the chairman and vice-chairman. The 10 members of the board had greater authority than ordinary members. The current chairman of the Supreme Council was none other than Lin Li’s master, Andoine. The deputy chairman was Master Rosen, who didn’t get along that well with Lin Li during the exploration of Osric’s mausoleum.

That might be the real source of the conflict between Andoine and Rosen rather than the compet.i.tion for the position of the arbitrator. After all, even if there was really one less arbitrator, they would not have the right to take on that position given their abilities.

Upon hearing Lin Li’s words, Chris shook his hand, and nonchalantly said, “I know what you’re worried about. In fact, I’m too embarra.s.sed to offer you a place in the Supreme Council. Given your current abilities, you’re definitely qualified to be a leader too. However, your age is indeed an issue. Hence, I reluctantly agreed to let you be a councilor for the time being.”

“No, it’s a great honor for me to become a councilor of the Supreme Council,” Lin Li frantically said politely.

Lin Li didn’t really care about what rights he would enjoy as a councilor. However, having such an ident.i.ty was akin to having the Supreme Council as his backer. Even though the Supreme Council wouldn’t really make a big fuss over a councilor’s affairs, the ident.i.ty of a councilor was still a deterrent in Anril.

The Tower of Dusk indeed had an unshakable position in the Breezy Plains, but what about outside of the Breezy Plains? Anril was vast, and apart from the several kingdoms that had been established by humans, there were also kingdoms established by intelligent races like the Dwarves, Giants, Orcs, and many others.

The Tower of Dusk did enjoy a good reputation in the Breezy Plains, but it might not be the same in other regions outside the Breezy Plains. It was different for the Supreme Council. Even the Ledin Kingdom that believed in the Holy Light doctrine had to treat them with due respect. The other kingdoms established by other intelligent races did not dare to take the Supreme Council lightly, either.

“Ever since Geresco left, the three of us have been in charge of the Supreme Council for almost 1,000 years, and it’s time for there to be some new vitality in the Supreme Council. I hope that you can bring some good changes to the Supreme Council,” Chris said while looking at Lin Li with admiration and some hope in his gaze.