Chapter 603 - 233: The Truth is Always Hard to Accept

"Also,"

Boras looked to the Werewolf director beside him and said, "Amiditch, why don’t you cover that matter."

"Yes, Vice Chairman Boras."

Amiditch took a step forward, looked at Wei’en on the illusory screen, and said in a grave voice, "After investigation, the former Liaison Officer for the Shetland Kingdom, Olivia Tapia, conspired with Shadows in various locations to embezzle funds from Intelligence Officers over a long period, with severe consequences..."

"Although she is currently missing, the School will still issue a warrant for her arrest. Additionally, her family and mentor will also face certain penalties as compensation for the Intelligence Officers in the various city-states of Shetland."

"At the same time, the intelligence department has today established a special inspection team, solely responsible for monitoring the Intelligence Officers and Shadows on every continent to prevent such incidents from happening again!"

’Huh? This?’

Wei’en’s expression was odd. He could understand Boras’s earlier words as the School’s apology after investigating some of his past experiences.

But as for what Amiditch just said... ’Are they suspecting I’ve become estranged from the School because of the Liaison Officer incident?’

’Um, while that’s part of it, the bigger issue is the people who might be using Soul-Devouring Magic to consume fellow Wizards from our School.’

’That’s the real reason I still don’t want to return to the School...’

Still, he was in firm agreement with the punishment for the Liaison Officer!

If he hadn’t, by a stroke of luck, been screwed over and ended up in the Secret Investigation Department, where he managed to gain some benefits, he would probably still be struggling on Golden Street even now.

Or, if his luck had been a little worse, he might even have died during the incident that night in the city-state...

"Thank you."

"The reason I’m saying all this is simply to make you understand that we Phantoms will do our utmost for every Wizard, and even every Wizard Apprentice."

After Amiditch finished speaking and stepped back, Boras spoke again. "At the same time, I hope you can interact with the Phantoms the same way you do with the Spiritual Mystery School. For example, regarding research results, flaws in Magic Runes, and other knowledge or intelligence, we are also willing to make a deal."

"This..."

"Rest assured, other Wizards operating outside the School enjoy the same privileges. We will be publishing the latest notice in the upcoming issue of the School’s gazette."

Wei’en rubbed his nose and said nothing more.

’That may be so, but can the research and knowledge other Wizards provide really compare to what I have to offer?’

’Whatever. Reaching an outcome of equal exchange is pretty good too. In the future, I won’t have to worry about my status within the School.’

"Of course, when it comes to protecting the interests of the School’s Wizards, we will act as we always have. For example, this situation with the Dusk Sect..."

"Lord Boras," Wei’en seized the opportunity to ask, "if I may ask, does the School have a plan for what to do next about the Dusk Sect? Or, is there anything else you need from me?"

This was what he was most concerned about.

Perks and benefits were things he could earn through his own abilities.

But as for the people of the Dusk Sect, he didn’t want to let them have a single day of peace.

"That’s exactly what I was about to say." Boras chuckled. "After communicating with several legendary figures and consulting the chairman, we have preliminarily decided to fully commit to stopping the Dusk Sect’s plan!"

"Before that, we first need to confirm if the Pyramid is as effective as you reported. If it is, I believe many Wizards in the School would be willing to leave their research labs and head to the Cordo Sea Region to hunt down those scumbags hiding in dark corners."

’Stop them?’

’Good!’

"I will transmit the Pyramid to you shortly," Wei’en said with a smile.

"Don’t be so quick to celebrate. Let me tell you something else," Boras said, flicking his palm. A sheet of parchment appeared in his hand. "This is an alliance contract we just signed with the Spiritual Mystery School. When it comes to dealing with the Dusk Sect, both sides will advance and retreat as one."

"Not only that, after this call, I will also contact the Blood Spirit School on the Western Continent. Hmm, as for the Mechanical School, forget it. You can’t reason with those brainless bastards."

’Mechanical...’

’No matter how dull their minds are, they have to be better than Undead Creatures, right...?’

"There’s also the Shadow School. They’ll be visiting our School for an academic exchange soon. We’ll discuss it with them then. By that time, there should be quite a few Wizards heading to the Cordo Sea Region..."

’This big?’

Wei’en calculated inwardly. ’The Phantoms, the Spiritual Mystery School, and if you add the Blood Spirit and Shadow Schools, that’s four of the five great Wizard Schools taking action...’

’Heh heh, the Dusk Sect is in for a world of hurt now!’

"As for subsequent plans, we still need to confirm them after detailed discussions. Besides the Pyramid, we will first dispatch some Wizards to the Cordo Sea Region to investigate and see if they can make any new discoveries..."

Seeing that he had finished, Wei’en bowed slightly and said respectfully, "Thank you very much for your support, my lord."

"No need to be polite. Dealing with the Dusk Sect isn’t just for you, but also to prevent them from causing a greater impact."

Boras shook his head slightly. "In fact, I have no desire to see something like the Misulaka City State incident happen again."

’Hm?’

’It seems that incident had a deep impact on the Vice Chairman, huh?’

Before he could ask, Boras waved his hand. "I’ve said what I needed to say. Josue and Amiditch will contact you about the rest. That’s all."

"My lord, goodbye."

Wei’en bowed again, and the illusory screen instantly vanished. The gray mist slowly retracted into the black communication device, ending the call.

’Heh heh, the Dusk Sect must be getting a headache right about now, right?’

"It seems you’ve been quite busy, Wei’en."

Just then, a voice rang out abruptly.

Wei’en turned to look, his red eyes narrowing slightly. Two figures shrouded in robes. Who were they?!