Chapter 268

The meeting started. People stopped murmuring amongst themselves, and everyones gazes shifted towards the center podium of the conference hall. People also stole furtive glances at the people sitting in the front row. The master of the magical tower, all the mages who had the power to participate in the top conference, and Elena were sitting in the front. Sunewicks mayor and his officials were also with them.

One person stood on the podium; he was the host of this meeting. He cleared his voice a few times and briefly explained to everyone the purpose of this meeting with a loud voice. Then he called forth Wayne Jaewick, the main leader of the uprising against Walwiss Dwayne. The host called him out so that they could listen to his side first.

Wayne confidently walked to the podium. It seemed as if he had shed away all his doubts and concerns before he entered the magical tower today, because there was no hesitation in his footsteps. Waynes gaze passed Orland, who looked at him with a deep frown, and Elena, who was stiff and tense. Then it finally lingered on Walwiss who looked at him with an emotionless face. They briefly met each others eyes, but Wayne soon turned his eyes away. Then he looked straight ahead and met the eyes of all those staring at him.

Then he opened his mouth.

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At the same time, Zich and his companions were back inside the city. Even though all four of them were wanted as criminals, the city was in chaos. With just a light disguise, people didnt pay much attention to them. Lyla drew a lot of attention due to her beauty, so she covered her face with a hood.

However, it was still dangerous for them to openly wander around, so the three of them stood by in a deserted area while Zich watched over the magical tower by himself.

Its about to start. Zich narrowed his eyes.

He saw a group of people enter the magical tower. All of them wore robes and held staffs, but Zich wasnt tricked by their outfits. They were definitely people who were more used to physical work than magicwhether that was labor or combat.

Those are definitely guys that Jaewick and his group brought in to stage the coup. They dont look like mercenaries, but their bodies are too well balanced for them to just be servants.

Theyve been secretly raising soldiers. Zich was sure of this. Jaewick and his group had probably planned this coup for a very long time.

The robed figures probably helped them raise those soldiers. I can probably find evidence of this from Orland. Zich thought that out of all the other plans made by the robed figures so far, this conspiracy was the most elaborate so far.

Is it because they have to make the future Demon Lord and one of the Hero Party members here? Zich smirked. The harder they worked on their plans, the more fan Zich would have destroyed them.

The forces of the coup were able to get into the magical tower without much trouble. The people leading the group in the very front seemed like mages from Jaewicks school of magic. They stood on standby in the lobby for a while. Zich saw that one of the mages leading the group began to talk in a loud voice.

Its nothing important. When Zich tried listening in on them, they were just criticizing Walwiss. However, Zich judged that the mages' words were meaningless and cut off his interest. Whether or not people agreed or disagreed with the mages words, everyone in the lobby was looking at the mage.

At the same time, Zich saw that a few of the forces of the coup began to move towards the door. They began to close the door of the magical tower. Even if people were focused on a different matter, there was no way no one would notice such a big door closing. However, peoples reaction speeds were slow. When people began to show their reactions, the door of the magical tower had already been closed shut.

Clank!

Zich could hear the sound of a lock turning.

Its begun. Zich looked up at the magical tower. Even though the magical tower stood high up with dignity as always, what was unfolding inside was not the same.

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The stiff and quiet atmosphere of the conference hall was completely gone. The meeting was slowly building up steam, and peoples voices began to grow louder. People began to criticize and point fingers at each other. Even though this meeting had been made to completely end the friction building up in the magical tower, judging by how the meeting was going, it didnt seem like this meeting was going to be the last meeting.

Many people looked like they wanted to shut their opponents mouth with magic; they tightly held onto their staffs. However, despite the shouting and swearing, the meeting tentatively maintained its rationale.

Are you saying that you still trust the master?!

Of course, another magician replied to Waynes shout. For what reason should the master be removed?!

Have you not been listening to me this whole time! I explained the reasons many times!

Dont believe those words of unjust criticism and sophistries as valid arguments! Can you even think with that brain of yours!

Thats what I want to ask you! What do you mean by unjust criticism and sophistries! How can you say that even after seeing how the master dealt with the most recent incident! Im so jealous that youre able to think so shallowly! Im sure you live your life without any worries or thoughts!

What the!

A few more people joined them, and soon, the conference hall became as loud as a bustling marketplace. The host tried to calm the two sides, but they didnt calm down right away. However, when the host requested silence with a loud voice and smacked the gavel a few times, the mages closed their mouths one by one.

When people quieted down to a certain extent, the host requested everyone to refrain from making harsh and violent remarks. Then he continued the meeting. Ill now ask the master.

Wayne wasnt completely calm yet, but he asked Walwiss, Do you have any thoughts about withdrawing from your position?

Walwiss stared at Wayne. Many thoughts raced through his mind. While this commotion was happening, he had also thought about this question many times. Should he really withdraw from his position? Did he make such a big mistake? He had thought hard and long about this matter for many days with his eyes wide open. Then, he was able to make a final decision.

Walwiss replied, No.

Walwiss firm reply rang throughout the entire conference hall. There was a mixture of cheers and jeers. In the midst of this commotion, Walwiss and Wayne exchanged