Water Mage in the Flame Realm-Chapter 328 - 316: All Present

"That is—!" Andrew stared intently at the giant flaming hand descending from the sky.

A scene he had witnessed once before.

It was back at the Shield of Flowing Fire when the female assassin attacked, and it was also such a giant hand that blotted out the sky, coming from the direction of Warm Fire City. With the female assassin's formidable strength, she barely managed to escape with severe injuries from under that giant hand.

The giant hand before him was equally unmatched.

It was immense, yet not domineering, possessing a nonchalant air. 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

It seemed as though its target wasn't the Earth Fire Scholar standing atop the pyramid of Flame Realm elites, but rather insignificant mosquitoes or fleas.

But when it finally fell, its force was irresistible.

With two puffs, the bodies of the two Earth Fire Scholars, Gus and Ancient Poison, shattered like eggs.

The giant hand then dispersed into large patches of flames, from which a figure emerged.

The figure was very tall, slightly plump, dressed in loose white robes, with naturally hanging hands seemingly possessing the power to control everything. His slightly plump face had small eyes that sparkled with the sharpness of an eagle.

Who else could it be but Beiru, the current president of the Warm Fire Commerce Association?

"Beiru? Beiru! Why are you here? And in person?!"

Gus's expression changed, then he sneered, "Do you think by coming in person, you can save this brat's life? Don't be delusional! During the Double Fire War, you fought one against three; that was impressive. But do you think we don't know—your strength relied on the miraculous effects of the 'Warm Fire Order,' which is a consumable item. Now, you're weaker, not stronger!"

"Indeed!" said Guxing, who was exceptionally large, and Guduo, who was hunched and sinister, as they reappeared on either side of Gus without a scratch from Beiru's fiery giant hand, glancing at Andrew standing with Madam Yilian as if looking at a dead person, "Even if you both are here today, we must kill this brat! The Water God's heir must die today! And will die!"

From the moment the three Earth Fire Scholars arrived and suddenly attacked Andrew.

Then to the sudden arrival of Beiru and his wife saving Andrew.

All this happened within a few breaths.

At the scene, everyone was momentarily overwhelmed, only then finally reacting.

"Water God's heir? What is the Water God's heir?" More than one person was puzzled, for this title was unfamiliar, not shocking to most, "So, Andrew's elemental attribute isn't fire, but... water?"

Except for Barbara, almost everyone was surprised.

One thing was clear: "The Royal Court negotiation is over, and the outcome is no longer important. The appearances of the three Earth Fire Scholars and Beiru and his wife... this didn't even happen during the Double Fire War!"

And just as the three Earth Fire Scholars said: if they are determined to kill one person, Beiru and his wife cannot protect him.

Although Beiru alone could withstand the pressure from the three scholars, to protect Andrew while fighting Gus and the others, Beiru might be in danger due to distraction!

Andrew stepped forward, about to say something.

Deep down, any grudges against Madam Yilian and President Beiru for injecting him with Dragon Awakening Potion on the airship were gone.

Andrew realized that his identity as the Water God's heir might not have been exposed today.

Judging by Beiru and Madam Yilian's attitude, perhaps they knew his identity long ago!

At this moment, Andrew wanted to say: "Don't risk the Warm Fire Commerce Association because of me!"

Because Andrew also felt that protecting himself while facing the three Earth Fire Scholars in the Royal Court was too dangerous!

However, before he could speak, he saw Madam Yilian raise her hand in a calming gesture.

Andrew was taken aback, only to hear Beiru's voice, stable and reassuring, echo across the field: "My wife and I came in person, and we can't protect Andrew? Perhaps so. But... who said it's just me and my wife here?"

Gus and the others froze upon hearing this, then turned their heads abruptly, sensing something.

And they saw—

Surrounding the Royal Court, on those giant ice pillars that were previously raised by the female assassin and half suppressed by Andrew, there were now figures on each one without knowing when they appeared.

Every ice pillar had at least one figure.

The ice pillar formation encircled the Royal Court on all sides.

The figures on the ice pillars thus surrounded the entire Royal Court.

"This... what is—?!"

The three Earth Fire Scholars, Gus, Guxing, and Guduo, were stunned as if witnessing something impossibly insane.

Of course, they could tell the identities of those figures on the ice pillars.

Among them was Falk, the former Dean of Warm Fire Academy and teacher of Dean Charlie.

There was Jin, the head of the "Cooperation Channel" at Warm Fire Commerce Association, who had taken good care of Andrew when he first arrived in Warm Fire City and had sounded the evening bell to call a high-level meeting after initially reviewing Andrew's products.

There was Lawrence, the former product creativity director of the "Cooperation Channel," who didn't like Andrew for taking his job.

Also present were Linda, head of the medical team at Flaming Shield Warm Fire Temple, and many familiar faces from high-level meetings during Andrew's stay in Warm Fire City.

—In simple terms, the entire upper echelon of Warm Fire City, including leaders from Flaming Shield, had arrived. Even the Shield Knight Jimmy's adjutant in red, long since fallen, was standing by Falk's side.

Last night, while Andrew and Barbara were practicing the union of water and fire, they triggered the "Fire Creation Plan" progress in Warm Fire City. The little prodigy Leia, responsible for monitoring, wanted to report immediately, only to find that all the city heads were missing.

Now, all the senior leaders appeared in the Northern Royal Court!

The three Earth Fire Scholars from the Magic Guild mobilized only not long ago.

But the Warm Fire City leaders, led by Beiru, had moved out last night!

"Haha, well done, Andrew!" Jin, usually cautious, vigorously rubbed his bald head and shouted, "You've done enough, for now. There's nothing more for you to do, leave it to us!"

Andrew instinctively uttered an "Oh," but his face was still a little confused.

At this point, the situation had entirely exceeded Andrew's expectations!

On one hand, he was puzzled, and on the other, he felt incredibly warmed.

Beiru couldn't have foreseen that his identity would be exposed and targeted by the Earth Fire scholars. He probably came primarily to ensure the negotiation results, to prevent any tricks from the Magic Guild.

That is to say, the three Earth Fire Scholars came for him, but the Commerce Association members likely did not.

However, looking at those figures around the Royal Court, and looking at Beiru and Madam Yilian beside him, Andrew felt that even though they didn't say much, their body language at this moment clearly expressed their stance, which was—

No need to worry.

We're here with you!