Mage Legend-Chapter 837 - 61:

"Alright, it was that black-robed mage who helped me recover my memory, but there are still many things I cannot recall." Lynch held a glass of red wine in his hand, smiling as he conversed with Wislin and Morgan. The dignitaries and generals participating in the conference cast astonished glances, and although the lord of Haisas disliked any mage, he dared not show any expression of disdain.

"So, I should thank that black robe." Morgan wiped the wine froth beside his mustache with his sleeve and said in his usual loud voice: "I'm so glad you've returned to normal! Shouldn't we drink to that?"

Wislin snatched the large goblet from the dwarf's hand and said, "Now is not the time for drinking! You need to keep a clear head to enter the conference room!"

"Haha! What's the need for that! Now that Lynch is back, a mere breath from him, and the Snake-men will be rolling away in panic!" Morgan laughed heartily, "I think even that big serpent is no match for you."

"Yes, indeed, I have that ability." Lynch nodded. "But that's not my goal."

"Why?" the dwarf asked, puzzled.

"If I eliminate the Snake-men, then the Mage Association would become an excessively powerful force on the continent. Even though it might appear glorious on the surface, the common people's hearts would grow more distant due to fear intensifying. Besides, if I complete the work for the knights of northern Pate, what about the temple and those sacrificed warriors?" Lynch replied, "Moreover, I'm not a butcher."

At this time, the servants pulled open the conference room doors, respectfully inviting them to take their seats. The enormous transparent dome enveloped this circular venue; the sunlight was bright, but the room's temperature did not increase. The tables and chairs were crafted by the finest dwarf artisans, and the crystal goblets of the Elf clan were filled with sweet and refreshing drinks, waiting quietly to be tasted.

Lynch entered the venue as a representative of the Mage Association. For the first time in many years, the seat reserved for the Mage Association was not left empty. Many wanted to approach and greet this "famous" figure, yet an invisible gentle force lightly pushed them away, preventing them from getting close to the mage.

The representative of the Elf clan bowed to Lynch and conveyed the greetings from Empress Hernfurry. Lynch expressed that he would visit the Elf Kingdom after the war, using his power to help the residents there recover from the war's trauma.

Upon hearing this, the elves were very pleased, but many of Haisas's nobility whispered among themselves: "End the war? Such arrogance!"

"Brave Pastan, glorious Pastan—the knights from the north, is that how they refer to you?" The Duke of Yi'en Kingdom spoke up before the host could commence the meeting: "May I ask why such a brave one like you would abandon the crucial Five Realms Fortress! We might as well strip off our armor and expose our chests to the Snake-men's bayonets!"

"Rest assured, friends of Yi'en, if that day truly comes, my chest will be the first target for the serpent's spear." Since his name was mentioned, the Half-Elf General stood up. He first bowed to the entire assembly, then said, "We have not abandoned the Five Realms Fortress; what we gave up was the desperate situation of being trapped there. Please rest assured, the great Light God has not forsaken us, and we will not abandon hope or cease fighting!"

"Your determination is commendable, but what countermeasures do you have for the recent developments of the Snake-men?" Platinum City Lord Ista said. "I believe everyone is aware that our Druid friends brought unfortunate news. The great serpent has gathered hundreds of thousands of troops, aiming directly at our Capital! In the north, they have bypassed the Five Realms Mountain underground and conquered many towns! With each battle, not only does their number not decrease, but it also grows."

"The Snake-men are using evil magic to transform living beings into Snake-man soldiers," the Elf clan's representative said sorrowfully. "They have also used similar methods to imprison living people in steel bodies, turning them into golems for war. Our homeland has been harmed by such evil magic."

"On this matter," Ista looked toward Lynch and inquired, "what countermeasures does the Mage Association have?" 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

The venue immediately fell silent, and everyone's eyes focused on the young mage.