As a villain, I really don't want to be pursued by the heroine.

However, with guests present, now is not the time to deal with misunderstandings.

After a quick wash, Roy went to the living room to meet the guests.

When Roy heard Alice say someone wanted to see him, his first reaction was that the Greenwood Rangers would send someone to take Nia back.

He had already thought of the entire process from verbal refusal to being unable to resist, but unexpectedly, the person who came was a heavyweight.

The legendary great magician, the dean of the magic academy, the hero who personally experienced the [Third Tide of Magic] a hundred years ago, [Sage] Booker.

Just like King So-and-so and Potter So-and-so, every fantasy story is inseparable from an old grandfather who is gray-haired, amiable, highly respected, and powerful.

Booker, wearing an old magic robe and leaning on a staff, looked kind. If Roy didn't know his identity, he would have thought he was just an old man next door.

In the original novel, Booker is just a background figure. Booker himself has long since retired and rarely shows up in public, and even the position of dean is more of a figurehead.

Fortunately, this name was mentioned in Rowling's diary, which allowed Roy to know him better than the general public.

"I'm sorry to bother you so early."

"Mr. Dean, you are too polite. As my father and mother's mentor, I naturally welcome you to visit me at any time."

That’s right, eighteen years ago Booker had not yet retired. Carl, Rowling, and even Nia’s mother Janetia were all disciples brought up by Booker himself.

Booker looked at the black-haired boy in front of him inconspicuously, stroking his beard, and sighed: "Apart from your appearance, at first glance you don't look much like that girl Rowling."

The young man was shocked when he heard this.

No way, Carl didn't even notice the problem, but this guy realized something was wrong with him right away?!

But the next second, he smiled helplessly: "But when it comes to getting into trouble, you really are like her."

Roy finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"I'm just asking directly, the little girl from the Emerald Court, Roy, you're planning to keep the little girl from the Emerald Court, right?"

Roy frowned slightly.

In the original work, the [Sage] did not get involved in matters concerning Nia.

To be honest, Roy had some ideas about how to convince Janetia, but if this great magician came to cause trouble, it would undoubtedly make things more complicated.

To put it bluntly, as a student, I am in a disadvantageous position if I want to compete with the dean.

And objectively speaking, Nia had indeed sneaked in and forged her identity, making her a completely suspicious illegal...

But the next words surprised Roy.

"Don't be nervous, I'm here to help you."

Roy was a little suspicious: "Help me? Mr. Dean doesn't plan to drive Nia away?"

"Haha, I'm not that heartless. It's a rare opportunity to have such a good child. It would be a shame to just let him go. Besides..." A hint of time-honored clarity flashed across his slightly aged eyes, and Booker's words were filled with understanding: "If you let that child go back like this, Janetia will definitely regret it later."

"In that case, why don't you convince the Chief of the Emerald Council?" Roy was a little puzzled.

As the dean of the magic academy and also Janetia's mentor, it should be more effective for him to come forward.

But Booker heard this and slowly shook his head, laughing self-deprecatingly: "No. I am afraid that I am the person she is most reluctant to trust now."

"The same words, spoken by different people, have different effects. Whether it's me or Nia, it's precisely because we're in the middle of the situation that we can't calm down Janetia."

"And it's hard for outsiders who have nothing to do with the matter to gain Janetia's trust."

The old man looked straight at Roy and said solemnly, "So, only you, who is in between the two, can break the deadlock."

The dean seemed to have something else going on with Janetia and was unable to come forward.

The notes do mention that Rowling had a friendship with Jantia.

The other party was right. As the son of an old friend, he was indeed in a delicate distance from him.

The key to the problem is how to convince Janetia.

What I know about Janetia is just a few words in the original work.

And as Janetia's mentor, Booker must know more.

Seeing that the old man sincerely wanted to help him, Roy didn't hesitate.

"Mr. Dean, you must know the real reason why the Chief did not allow Nia to leave the Emerald Court, right?"

Chapter 92: Janetia's Flaw

The bright sunshine, the blue sky and the warm breeze bring a light and pleasant picture.

At the royal seats in the West Wind Restaurant, discussions on whether Nia should stay or go were once again held.

But this time, the girl no longer came alone, now accompanied by the boy.

Looking at the boy and girl in school uniform sitting side by side, Janetia's brows drooped slightly.

She wasn't wearing a dress, which meant that Nia was determined to resist to the end.

Putting aside the question of whether Nia should stay or go, Janetia had no intention of giving any good face to the stinky man who deceived her daughter.

But the problem is that this stinky man is not an outsider, but an old friend.

The complex emotions made Janetia unsure of her attitude towards Roy, which allowed Roy to seize the initiative.

"Respected Chief, I am Roy Ironblad, and I send my father's greetings to you. I have brought some unique flower tea from the South as a gift. I hope you enjoy it."

Roy took out a tea box exquisitely carved from precious mahogany. At the same time, the maids brewed tea and brought it up according to his instructions.

The tea, which is like emerald nectar, is as beautiful as a work of art. It is made from seven kinds of specialty flowers from the south, creating a fresh floral fragrance that wafts around and soothes the heart.

[Firefly Flower Tea], worth 85 points of favorability, is a special gift from the elven royal family, a tradition lost since the Second Era. The aroma alone is known to soothe the mind and relieve fatigue.

It is mentioned in the original work that Janetia is a typical elf lady who loves tea more than jewelry, especially this kind of refreshing floral tea.

Sure enough, after taking a polite sip, the beautiful woman's originally slightly frowned brows relaxed a little, and a hint of enjoyment that was difficult to conceal appeared in her eyes.

"The tea is good. I remember that Karl didn't have the habit of collecting tea. It seems that you put a lot of effort into getting this for this meeting."

Roy took advantage of the victory and said with a gentle and modest smile: "As long as the Chief likes it."

The black hair and black eyes similar to those of an old friend made Janetia feel familiar, but the warm smile seemed a little strange.

"Except for your appearance, you are nothing like that sloppy, unladylike person named Rowling."

Faced with the other party's sigh, Roy couldn't help but laugh dryly.

However, he knew that this was a compliment to him.

According to the notes, Rowling was a playboy, but when she was young, Janetia was a shy and simple girl. Not only was she called a "pure little sister" by the former, but she was also teased in various ways.

I think the other party suffered a lot at Rowling's hands, so he must be relieved to see that her son is polite.

Although Nia still had a stern face, held her chin, and shook her legs, looking like a rebellious girl, Roy still managed to make a good start and made the atmosphere less awkward.

After all, the purpose of this meeting was to persuade Janetia, not to quarrel with her.

Unexpectedly, Janetia's next sentence was very abrupt.

"Roy, are you willing to go back to the Emerald Court with Nia?"

"Ugh?"

"Of course, according to the rules of our elven descendants, foreigners who marry into their families need to give up their own country's titles, but I promise that I will give you treatment that is not worthy of a marquis."

After last night, Janetia was actually reflecting on herself.

After all, she still felt a little guilty about forcing her daughter to stay in the Emerald Council, so she wanted to make up for it in other ways.

The young man at the moment is surprisingly nice, so it’s not that they can’t continue to get along.

But before Roy could react, Nia exploded.

"Mom! What are you talking about?!"

"What? Aren't you guys...?"

Janetia glanced at the boy's bewildered face, and then saw Nia dancing and flailing in a panic. Her eyes narrowed and her expression suddenly became interesting.

Could it be that they haven't even reached that stage?

Seeing how intense Nia’s attitude was before, Janetia thought that the two of them had already been together, but now it seems that her daughter is probably in unrequited love!

The old mother was suddenly angry and amused.

If the two of them really get together, I would be the sinner who broke them up.

But you didn't win her over at all, why were you going crazy last night?

Janetia, who understood the situation, immediately said politely but distantly: "No, just pretend I didn't say anything."

"Although I appreciate your care for Nia, I'm sorry, I'm afraid you'll have to say goodbye."

Upon hearing this, Nia stood up immediately and gritted her teeth: "I said, I don't want to go back!"

"The academy is too dangerous for you!"

"I said I don't care!"

"You kid..."

With every word they spoke, their gazes grew sharper, and even the refreshing aroma of tea was tainted with a hint of gunpowder.

Seeing the mother and daughter glaring at each other and about to start another family war, Roy hurriedly stepped forward to put out the fire.

He held Nia's hand under the table, reminding her not to get excited, and said to Janetia with a smile: "Master Chief, please don't get excited."

Perhaps because there was an outsider in front and he was a junior, Janetia quickly stopped her anger and regained her indifference.

But her tone was still unquestionable and firm: "Nia must return to the Emerald Council. This matter is non-negotiable."

"Roy, I know you have good intentions, but you don't know that our bloodline is special. Nia carries the [Forest Spirit] and is secretly coveted by many evil people. For her safety, her only choice is..."

"The only option is to stay in the Green Court forever—is that really the case?"

Roy interrupted the other person halfway through his words by staring into his eyes.

As expected of the ruler of the Emerald Council, there was no wavering in those green eyes that resembled Nia's.

Unfortunately, just this morning, Roy learned the truth from a great magician that was not mentioned in the original work.

"If I must say, the Emerald Court isn't safe either, is it?"

Nia, who was standing by, couldn't help but widen her eyes: "Huh? What does this mean?"

Roy did not answer Nia's question, but slowly told a piece of history:

"Legend has it that during the First Age, traitors emerged from within the elves. Those traitors sold their souls and became minions of a cult, thus beginning a long struggle with the elves."

"And the extraordinary beings who inherited the bloodline of the Forest Elves are entrusted with the power to restrain those evil cults. Naturally, they are their mortal enemies who must be eliminated, and therefore they have no peace."

These are the plots in the original work, the contents mentioned by Rowling in her notes, and the little-known mission of the Green Council.

"But is the Emerald Court really safe?"

Janetia's expression remained unchanged, like a statue: "What do you want to say?"

Seeing that the other party refused to admit it, Roy could only sigh slightly and completely expose the other party's lies: "Master Chief, let's not beat around the bush."

"[Death of All Things] isn't something that's so easy to deal with."

As soon as these words were spoken, the eyes of the Chief of the Emerald Council finally trembled.

Chapter 93 Roy's Proposal

In Vizseia, those who sell their souls to evil gods are regarded as public enemies of mankind.

Regardless of the specific sect, as long as it is identified as a cult, it will be met with unanimous hostility from the seven major forces of Vizseia.

But when it comes to specific policies, each force has specific countermeasures.

For example, the Lionheart Kingdom gave full play to the martial spirit of the whole nation, mobilized the brave people, and the military and civilians worked together to kill anyone they caught.

The Emerald Council, on the other hand, is more low-key, secretly nipping the threat of cults in the bud to avoid causing panic among the people.

But this kind of thing can be hidden from the public, but it cannot be hidden, and should not be hidden from the intelligence organizations of other forces.

Roy also learned the truth of the matter from the dean.

As Roy mentioned [Death of All Things] once, the eyes of the Chief of the Emerald Council finally wavered.