541 Wronged (1/2)
He truly found this a bit bothersome. Not only was Mark Watson a talented genius who became an Archmage before turning 35, but he also had a terrifying background. It was well known that he had a 7th Rank Archmage as a teacher, and it now looked like he had an even stronger grandfather.
But it was only somewhat troublesome for Lin Yun...
”Zeuss' grandson isn't someone that people can bully. Mafa Merlin, since you now know that Mark is my grandson, you should have realized that your current situation is very dangerous. Don't bother trying to use your status as a commander… Even if Oren Merlin stepped in to protect you, he wouldn't be able to do so,” Zeuss sneered, emitting terrifying mana fluctuations. ”Naturally, youthful mistakes aren't unforgivable, so I can give you a chance. Cripple your Mana Whirlpool immediately and stay in the Merlin Family until your death... Otherwise, you'll die now.”
After declaring his terms, Zeuss stood there, calmly waiting.
He felt that his meaning was very obvious already...
Mafa Merlin only had two paths ahead of him: one where he immediately killed himself, and one where he crippled his Mana Whirlpool, becoming an ordinary person and feeling regret for the rest of his life.
In fact, offering to spare this brash youth's life wasn't a sign of generosity. As a mage himself, Zeuss clearly knew how painful it would be for a mage after being crippled. Living on like that could be worse than death.
Regardless of which path he chose, his life was over.
But Zeuss had yet to notice that Arthus and Rhett's foreheads were covered with sweat and that they seemed very nervous.
Mafa Merlin might not be powerful, but he seemed to have many assets… First, there was the Frost Dragon reaching level 38, and then the puppet that was comparable to an 8th Rank Archmage.
Their recent experiences were simply a nightmare...
Especially Rhett… Half a month ago, he had been attacked by the Frost Dragon and the puppet. He could only gnash his teeth when thinking about it.
It was to the point that when his disciple, Mark, asked him why he didn't teach Mafa Merlin a lesson, he could only force himself to say that he wasn't able to do so for the time being.
And it was true...
Actually, it wasn't as simple as not being able to handle him for now, but rather that he couldn't be dealt with at all!
Rhett had originally planned on warning Mark to not provoke the young mage again, but he suddenly discovered a sense of estrangement between him and his student. He was still looking for an opportunity to tell Mark what had happened that day.
But it looked like it was too late... Mark's grandfather, Zeuss, was an influential Representative of the Watson Family's Ancestral Land and had always spoiled Mark. He simply wouldn't let Mark feel wronged.
Sure enough...
After finding out that Mark had been injured, he had rushed to cause trouble for Mafa Merlin.
He naturally had an extreme hatred for that young mage, but the other side's trump cards were too frightening: A Frost Dragon and a puppet that had been crafted by someone close to the peak of the Artisan realm.
Under such circumstances, Zeuss would definitely bring about his own demise by troubling the young mage. Let alone Zeuss, even if he had another 8th Rank Archmage helping him, it still wouldn't be certain that he would be able to handle Mafa Merlin.
And he was alone...
Rhett was certain that Zeuss would suffer a loss if he acted against Mafa Merlin.
Moreover, this would bring a lot of trouble to the Watson Family. Finding the clues of the scepter was extremely important to the Watson Family. Even if they only got a third of the benefits in this joint venture, it would greatly strengthen the Family.
It would be a huge loss if Zeuss infuriated the young mage to the point that the Watson Family was expelled from the collaboration.
But just as Rhett thought of this, he heard the young mage's voice.
”Haha, Sir Zeuss, may I ask…” Lin Yun stared indifferently for a moment before a mocking expression appeared on his face. ”Are you dreaming?”
'Oh no… This is over…'