Hearing this, the mages showed some doubts.
"This... war between Icol and Carites, do we have to be involved in it?"
It seems that the mentality of these mages is still different from that of the people. No matter how time changes, they don't care who the political ruler is. As long as the church doesn't take over, that's fine.
Benjamin had no choice but to tell these people the news that the Queen used magic potions to control the Mages Guild. The mages of Carites all advocate freedom, and after hearing about Ikol's situation, their attitude was naturally not so indifferent.
"If we don't join the Mages Guild, why don't we hide from them?" someone asked.
"Then life will be very difficult." Benjamin replied, "In Icol, mages who do not join the guild are severely squeezed. I know a potion mage who is hiding in a remote town, but I am also often harassed by people from the Mages Guild, which makes me miserable."
"this… "
"I don't want to force you to go to the battlefield, but in this current situation, everyone is a grasshopper on a rope, and it is difficult to stay out of it." Benjamin took the opportunity to persuade, "Of course, if you are willing to help us, we can also provide you with Mantras and Better Laws of Meditation.”
These local mages are different. They have no obligation to help resist Ikol, so Benjamin can only use some benefits and reasons to persuade the other party to join.
"Master Benjamin, what you said makes sense, but we still want to think about it again." In the end, those mages gave this answer.
Benjamin could only nod and accept.
After thinking about it, he asked again: "By the way, you should not be the only ones who have other local mages in Carites. If possible, can you help me contact more mages?"
"In this case, we do know some people. We can write a letter and tell them about you, but it depends on their willingness, and we can't guarantee it."
"It doesn't matter, as long as you are willing to help."
In this way, Benjamin ended his conversation with several local mages. The result was not smooth, but at least something was achieved, so he was in a good mood. Carrites is so big that even if there are only a few hundred mages left, there will always be dozens of people willing to help.
He returned to his new home and continued to meditate.
After the general came with his army, he slowly took over their magic propaganda work. The mages are temporarily free, that is, teaching disciples, and spend more time improving their own skills.
Especially Benjamin, every time he comes out to do something now, the officials in Amber City always act like "Master, just meditate, and if you have anything to do, let us laymen take care of it." This makes him very helpless.
But yes, resisting Ikol does require more powerful magical power. You may not be able to get anything out of meditating for such a short time, but... it's a little better to strengthen it a little bit.
Since the blue water wave-like mental power appeared in the consciousness space, Benjamin's meditation process has changed slightly.
The three characters began to approach again, but their approach speed was much slower than before. Every time a rain of water elements is accumulated, it will not only be absorbed by the two antics of the system, but also by these blue spiritual powers. The amount that the triangular characters can absorb also becomes less.
Benjamin was helpless about this, but there was nothing he could do. They are all useful things, and they all need to be improved, but there are only so many experience points gained every day, so the speed cannot be increased.
He could only take his time.
However, what surprised him was that not long after he started meditating today, Amber City officials came for the first time and interrupted his meditation.
"What's wrong? Isn't Ikol's army still far away?" Benjamin asked with a frown.
"It's not the army, but... Icol sent an envoy." The official said, "They asked for a meeting, and maybe there is the possibility of peace talks. Your Majesty is going to attend the meeting, and specially sent someone to Amber City to inform you that he wants to You are also involved in this meeting.”
… Messenger? meet
Benjamin couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.
What trick is the queen who is blind in one eye playing
Icol had sent a messenger to the church before, but he didn't know what the conspiracy was, but Benjamin messed it up and then messed it up. But now, the people of the church have almost withdrawn from Carites, but Icol has sent messengers again. What is their purpose
Peace talks? If it was such a good thing, Iker could just withdraw his troops, so why fight
Benjamin felt suspicious.
However, the request for a meeting at this moment seems to be good for them. The meeting will definitely slow down the pace of Ikol's attack, and Benjamin will also be able to gain more time to gather the power of the mage to prepare for subsequent changes.
Therefore, after much deliberation, he felt that there was no need to reject the other party.
"Okay, I'll go back to Glory right away and join His Majesty on the journey."
After informing the mage here, Benjamin quickly set off.
That afternoon, he arrived at Glori smoothly, met the king, and even met the envoy sent by Ikol. The envoy's attitude was very polite, and he did not look like he was coming from an invading country.
"This must be the famous Master Benjamin. It is my honor to meet you today."
Benjamin nodded expressionlessly.
Don't forget, he was also wanted in Icol, so it's impossible that the envoy has not seen him. And as far as he knew, Ikol's wanted order against him and his mages had not yet been lifted. There they were, still smearing them as spies sent by the Hori Kingdom.
"I wonder why Her Majesty the Queen suddenly wants to meet?" he asked.
"Her Majesty the Queen and the King of your country are, after all, biological brothers and sisters. They grew up together and still have some feelings for each other. Even if things have evolved to this point, Your Majesty has not forgotten the brother-sister relationship back then."
“…”
Benjamin almost blurted out the word "get out".
As expected of a messenger, he can say such things with confidence, and his professionalism is also quite impressive. However, judging from the look on the other side, it must be difficult to get the Queen out of him as to the real purpose of the meeting.
So, in the end, he smiled fakely and said, "So that's it, I'm looking forward to meeting Her Majesty the Queen. I'll take the first step if I have something else to do."
Afterwards, the messenger was sent away, leaving only Benjamin and the king in the hall, together with a few trusted personal guards.
The king looked at Benjamin with a helpless expression.
"As you can see, the envoy is like this. He can't ask anything." He sighed and said, "But... maybe this envoy doesn't know anything. My sister's thoughts have never been guessed by others. .”
Benjamin shrugged and asked, "When is the meeting scheduled?"
"A week later." The king replied, "The location is set on a main road in the east. That place has not yet been occupied by Ikol. Both of us will send a certain number of people to meet while ensuring each other's safety."
Benjamin couldn't help complaining: "It's really troublesome to meet him."
The king was helpless: "Wars... aren't they all like this?"
"However, if peace talks are really going to happen, Ikol will definitely put forward some conditions." Benjamin added, "Your Majesty, the situation is still that we are in a weak position. Have you thought clearly about the bottom line of the meeting?"
The king nodded.
"So what if we are weak." His tone has never been more confident than today, "I will never give up any of Karites's territory to her. If she doesn't retreat, we will fight back bit by bit. "
When Benjamin heard this, he also smiled.
"Since Your Majesty thinks so, I feel more relieved." His opinion coincided with the king's and he said, "If Icol refuses to give in, then we will fight until they are completely removed from Carites." Get out, like the church.”