Mage Legend-Chapter 318: Episode 17: The Remaining Stars

"I’m not the only one who might have noticed this matter."

When Anna finished saying this, the atmosphere became exceptionally silent. The two friends stood in the spacious hall of the Holy Temple, with no one speaking. Lynch was contemplating strategies on how to prevent Zilvra from becoming the target of the elves’ "revenge" and to ensure her survival. Meanwhile, what was on the elf’s mind was how to make Lynch realize the dangers of the Dark Elf.

"That Drow named Zilvra is very skilled; this I am certain." Anna said, "Although, as a Mage, Lynch, you possess abilities I cannot comprehend, can you guarantee your safety with such a dangerous assassin standing by your side?"

"You can rest assured on this point, Anna." The Mage nodded, "If things escalate to the point where force or magic is needed to resolve them, then I don’t deserve the title of ’mastermind’ you’ve given me."

Anna thought for a moment and then said, "I still can’t trust the Dark Elf, even if I do trust your judgment. If you say this Dark Elf is not dangerous, then I’ll pretend not to see her."

Saying this, she waved her fist in the air, "But if that person does anything detrimental to you or the Elf Kingdom, I definitely won’t let her off easily. In the past, I might not have been her match, but now that’s not certain!"

"Alright, I know that well," Lynch replied, "One thing I want to ask is, do any other elves know the details about this ’executioner’?"

"Those are some elves living on the border. If you consider that good news, then know those elves don’t live here, but in my hometown, which is some distance from the Holy Land. However," Anna added, "because of the attacks by the Undead creatures, many elves have voluntarily come here to defend the Holy Land. So, my companions may also arrive in Heather at any time. How long do you think you can conceal her identity?"

"In that case, I understand the current situation." Lynch said, "I’ll keep a close watch on Zilvra, so you don’t need to worry."

"I hope so..." Anna sighed.

"Actually, my biggest concern now isn’t just her. As long as she or the elves don’t secretly take hostile actions, if we have some buffer time, I can ensure she spends a quiet time in the Elf Kingdom. Besides, Empress Hernfurry is already aware of this matter." The Mage’s eyes looked out over the endless forest outside the Holy Mountain, "What I need to focus on right now is the threat of the Undead that still looms over this land. At such a time, any slight movement could trigger a chain reaction. The definition of ’enemy’ can be infinitely expanded during wartime, and even the elves, with their millennia of experience, cannot avoid falling into this dangerous mindset. Even if Zilvra takes no threatening actions during this time, she could still be harshly punished. Only by quickly neutralizing the Undead threat can I peacefully attend to other tasks."

"Do you have a strategy now?" Anna asked, "If it’s about waging war or defeating the enemy, I think, as a human and a Mage, you should have a better idea." She added with a light-hearted smile, "Anyway, I’m leaving matters in your hands; with your mind, you should come up with a way, right? Mastermind?"

"Hmph!" Lynch lightly shook his head, "War is not my forte. Didn’t you know that? The only battle I’ve truly participated in was the defense of Moon Harbor City, and it ended in failure. My current success rate is zero."

"Thinking about defensive strategies and commanding are two entirely different things." Lynch continued, "I have no absolute confidence in victory."

"Then why did you still request to participate in this battle from the Empress?" Anna asked, "And most importantly, how do you know the Undead will attack Heather again after a failed attempt?"

"Anna, I not only know they will come, but I can also be sure of when they’ll come," the Mage said, "Moreover, after reflecting for a day, although I can’t guarantee certain victory, I can now ensure we won’t be defeated by them."

"Is there a difference between the two?"

"You’ll find out eventually," Lynch said, holding his Magic Wand as he walked out of the elves’ great hall with his head held high.

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