Although the woman in front of Alvaro was an illusion, he understood from the woman's expression that she already knew everything. The words of the saint just now were like opening a floodgate of memory. How the saint saved him from disaster in the past, how she taught him to fight, how she gave him the opportunity to grow, how she taught him to become an executor of a judicial institution, all these scenes became clear in his mind.
When did he disdain the Saint's policy of suppressing magic? When did he become a magician? And how did he finally make up his mind to make a magic tool to seal her away? The events that followed became somewhat blurred in the chaotic tide of memory.
Suddenly, a feeling of shame surged into his heart. Alvaro regretted it at first, and then suddenly realized that this might not be a bad thing. If he really had to face the task of sealing the saint, he might feel even more guilty.
The saint seemed to have seen through his thoughts and said, "Alvaro, I already know your plan. However, I don't blame you. My mission is to build your civilization from scratch and gradually mature it. What I did to you in the beginning was like an eggshell that protected you from dying. But protection is also a restriction. When one day, the chick can really break out of the shell, the eggshell becomes a barrier, so your desire to pierce it or even eat it is actually just a normal reaction."
Alvaro knelt down on one knee: "Lady Saint, I... Actually, I am now..."
"Okay, let's leave it at that. There's no need to continue talking about something that hasn't happened." The Saint said to the others, "Do you believe in my identity now?"
Several people, including Golyar, Lucia, and Strani, said in unison: "Yes. You are the Saint."
The Saint nodded, then came to Xiao Chen and said, "You may not know the past events of the Tower of Origin and this continent. But what Mr. Xiao Chen just told you is true. I have worked hard for thousands of years, waiting for such a moment. In my previous communication with him, I have learned about the changes that have taken place in the East Continent under his rule. I must say that it is a blessing for all of us that he appears here at this critical moment."
"Then... Saint, what are you going to do in the future? And this body..." Alvaro pointed at Olivia who was being held by someone and said, "What should I do with her?"
"I will no longer participate in the management of this country, but become a weapon against the gods of nature. As for Olivia, she is just a poor girl. Now that I have completed my mission, I don't need her to do anything anymore. She is free."
"Then we..." Alvaro's voice involuntarily softened when he asked about his fate.
"The mission of the judicial authority will change in the future. In the past, in order to suppress the impact of magic on the development of science, we regarded people who used magic on the entire continent as heretics. However, the situation has changed now. According to what Mr. Xiao Chen said in private communication with me just now, the fire of science has been ignited, and we don't need to worry that magic will stifle the potential for scientific development. Therefore, I announce here today that all actions to hunt down wizards will be terminated, and every spellcaster can use magic legally after registering."
"Legal use of magic?" The discussion at the scene exploded. The executors of the judicial organs, many of whom were hidden mages, were surprised but not greatly shocked. However, the strong men from the Sages' Association were somewhat panicked. Some of them were so shocked that they even dropped their weapons on the ground.
The Saint let them discuss for a while before saying, "Do you think there is any problem?"
"Lady Saint, this hasn't happened in thousands of years." Strani's momentum suddenly weakened, and there was a sense of uncertainty in his words.
Golyar also said: "And many of those wizards are murderous monsters. Are we just going to let them go like this?"
The saint said, "You misunderstood what I meant. Those wizards who have committed crimes and killed people should be punished as they should be, without any mercy. But those who have no evil deeds do not have to hide, they can come out and learn and use magic openly. Including you, if you have a talent for magic, you can also try to learn and use magic."
Lucia said, “I’m afraid that many people outside this room will not be able to adapt to this. The idea that magic is the power of the devil has been around for too many years.
"That can't be helped. But don't worry. I've observed them for so many years and I think humans are highly adaptable creatures. They will quickly adapt to this change."
"Lady Saint, I have a question. If there is no need to hunt down wizards, then what should our judicial agency do?" Alvaro asked.
"That's exactly what I want to ask you. Alvaro, Cleveland, Mitis and Yolanda, the Tribunal is the Archon's right-hand man. As the four Holy Judges of the Tribunal, are you willing to fulfill the duties of the Tribunal and be loyal to Archon Xiao Chen?"
"Yes. I will do my best to help Lord Xiao Chen." Cleveland said first.
"Me too. I'm happy to see the revival of magic on this continent," Yolanda said.
Alvaro said: "Yes. This... This is what we want to see. I am willing to serve Master Xiao Chen."
Mitis followed up with something similar.
The Saint said: "As for everyone in the Sages' Council, you are not directly subordinate to the Archon, but belong to the country's deliberative and decision-making body. However, I hope you can consider the future of the continent and support His Excellency Xiao Chen just as you supported me in the past."
No one in the Sages Club expressed their opinions immediately. After a while, Asimiro spoke up, "Lady Saint, please rest assured. I believe that everyone in the Sages Club is far-sighted. As long as they can fully communicate with Mr. Xiao Chen, they will definitely realize that only cooperation can bring the greatest benefits to this continent."
Strani said: "Since the Saint said so, we will naturally show our utmost sincerity."
The saint nodded, and her image slowly disappeared in the room, and Louisa on the crystal also sank into the middle of the crystal. The crystal floated back into Xiao Chen's hand.