Chapter 87: Entourage
"We didn't do anything, Crown Throne." The Day and Night Guardian said softly, "I think you might not fully understand the position of the World Guardians in the Wizard Civilization."
Richard nodded slightly, "I would like to hear more."
The Day and Night Guardian sighed and explained to Richard, "First, you need to understand a concept.
According to the definition given by the Truth Council, the World Guardians are an unofficial organization within the Judicial Department under the Truth Council.
From the institutional perspective of the Wizard Civilization, the World Guardians do not exist, merely as a group of special 'Law Enforcement Wizards'."
Upon hearing this definition, a trace of astonishment flashed across Richard's brow.
This was the first time he had heard about this matter.
The Day and Night Guardian looked at Richard, "From this definition, I think you should understand a bit about our situation, sir."
Richard nodded, defining the World Guardians as an unofficial organization was enough to show the Truth Council's attitude towards this organization — the council was dissatisfied with this organization, which was not under its highest level.
Even if the highest level of this organization was the Wizard World Origin.
The Day and Night Guardian continued, "Although the World Guardians seem to be part of the Judicial Department, we are actually on the fringes of the Wizard System.
Because the essence of us joining the Judicial Department is to protect the Wizard World, not as a tool for the Truth Council to rule Wizards.
Moreover, due to the selection system of the World Guardians, the council cannot interfere with the expansion of the World Guardians, nor can they meddle with us."
"So?" Richard scratched his head, "No matter how dissatisfied the council is, they wouldn't kill you all, right?
Although killing you isn't difficult for them, being hated and even rejected by the Wizard World is definitely not something they want to see."
Although the World Guardians allow for strife, any creature that kills a World Guardian must take their place.
If not, that creature would be despised and even rejected by the World Origin.
Moreover, there's no point in trying to find loopholes, like heavily injuring a World Guardian and letting others finish them off.
The World Origin is not a set program; it can clearly see who defeated the World Guardian.
"You're right, but that's under normal circumstances." The Day and Night Guardian reluctantly said, "But if the Wizard World Origin falls asleep, then even if we are killed, the World Origin will not react.
Furthermore, after the Origin falls into slumber, we World Guardians become weakened, even falling into a deep sleep.
At this time, even a Four Rings Great Wizard poses a deadly threat to us.
The Crown Thrones, even if they do not want to take risks, can drive their Great Wizards to kill us."
Upon hearing this, Richard finally understood the Day and Night Guardian's meaning.
The Truth Council wants to fully control the World Guardians, but because killing a World Guardian requires becoming one, they have never acted against this organization.
And now, the End of Magic Era is about to come.
The strength of the World Guardians has significantly declined, to the point where even the Four Rings Great Wizards can pose a threat to them.
During this period, the Crown Thrones could personally, or drive their Great Wizards to act, to kill all these World Guardians.
And then, after the World Origin revives, let their own people become World Guardians, thereby achieving the goal of controlling the World Guardians.
"Thinking far ahead, but you've found the wrong person." Richard spread his hands helplessly.
"I'm merely an Honorary Crown Throne, those real big figures are willing to give me face because they follow the rules. If they are unwilling, I can only bear it.
I can't stop something that involves the interests of the Schools."
Although the title of Honorary Crown Throne sounds impressive, Richard knew it was actually a reflection of having no real position to grant.
Without the support of power, he could never influence the development of the Wizard Civilization like a real Truth Wizard.
"No, you can." The Day and Night Guardian said earnestly, "You are now a favorite of the Shaping Energy Crown. If you want to expand your own team, the Shaping Energy Crown will certainly not deliberately stop it.
And your relationship with the Alchemy Crown is not bad either, the Alchemy Crown won't make things difficult for you.
And more importantly, if you can shelter us, then we will fully integrate into the modern Wizard System. We will become your direct subordinates, becoming part of the Truth Council system."
The Day and Night Guardian spoke sincerely, sounding quite convincing.
But Richard wasn't swayed by this scenario of subordinates flocking under a famous reputation.
He touched his chin, looking at the ever-changing body of the Day and Night Guardian, and asked with interest, "Why me? If you want to integrate into the Truth Council system, you can just choose a School to join.
Neither the Shaping Energy Crown nor the Alchemy Crown would mind accepting you.
Why have you particularly chosen… oh, I remember now, it's because of the Wizard World's blessing!"
As Richard spoke, he suddenly remembered that he still had a seemingly useless Wizard World blessing on him.
Aside from receiving the world's protection in the Wizard World, this blessing was basically useless.
Richard chuckled lightly, "It seems this blessing has secrets I don't know about."
"Please forgive my concealment. Indeed, I didn't tell you everything last time." The Forest Guardian began to speak slowly, "The Wizard with the world blessing is to be the Leader of the World Guardians.
It is my foolishness and poor judgment to have doubted the choice of the World Origin."
"The assessment of air-dropped leadership can be understood."
Richard was not dissatisfied with this. An organization that had been leaderless for many years suddenly having a leader dropped in would make anyone hesitant.
"However," Richard suddenly changed the topic, "coming to me was a wrong decision. This matter should be discussed with the Shaping Energy Crown. My opinion does not hold a dominant position in this matter.
If the Shaping Energy Crown is willing to let you go, I will gladly accept it. If he doesn't want to let you go, do you think I would confront the Shaping Energy Crown for you?"
The Day and Night Guardian shook his head slightly: "Crown Throne, I think your mindset has not changed yet.
You are no longer the 'subordinate' of the Shaping Energy Crown, you are now his ally. This matter should be communicated by you with him, not by us who will only be 'subordinates' in the future.
You might think the Honorary Crown is just a title, but if you look carefully at those ancient records, you will discover.
The Honorary Crown is a unique and noble title.
Throughout history, there have been Wizards who have made tremendous contributions, but none of those Wizards have the Honorary Crown.
The Crowns treat you as one of them, which is why they gave you this title smoothly. Otherwise, you would never receive this title."
As a World Guardian, the Day and Night Guardian's age can trace back to the early Age of Enlightenment.
At that time, he was not a wizard, but a being known as the Great Druid.
The rich experience these years brought him allows him to see the essence beyond the surface of things.
The World Master finds it difficult to see mortals as the same kind, and likewise, the Dominator finds it difficult to see the World Master as the same kind.
Would a normal human bestow an honorary human title to a pawn and allow it to enjoy the treatment of humans?
Only when a pawn leaps to become an undeveloped "cub" does a wizard receive the Honorary Crown title.
Richard was silent for a moment. The Day and Night Guardian's words brought him a brand new perspective.
"Perhaps." Richard said calmly, "I will mention your matter to the Crown, but whether it succeeds, no one knows."
The Day and Night Guardian slightly bowed. Beside him, other Guardians also rose and bowed.
"Meeting the commander."
...
"Oh? They actually found you."
At the headquarters of the Shape-shifting School, a look of surprise flashed across the face of the Shaping Energy Crown's avatar.
"But finding you is indeed a good idea, after all, you have no entourage now, and working under you will be valued."
Richard gave a slightly restrained smile. At this moment, he was sitting opposite the Shaping Energy Crown. After receiving the title of the Crown, he could clearly feel a subtle change in the Shaping Energy Crown's attitude towards him.
The attitude of the Shaping Energy Crown towards him had become more casual, more equal.
"Their plan is indeed good, but whether their idea can be achieved still depends on the Crown's thoughts."
"Of course I support you." The Shaping Energy Crown laughed, "After all, according to the previous idea, we would each have at most one Great Guardian.
This benefit is better than nothing, the main purpose is to control the unstable factors.
Now that they are willing to dedicate themselves to you, our goal is achieved. As for this benefit... just give up a little share."
Shares are invaluable to a Great Wizard.
But to a Truth Wizard, shares are just bargaining chips.
"That's certain." Richard slightly loosened a breath in his heart.
Giving up a share isn't a big deal because these World Guardians joining his ranks would itself bring an increase in shares.
This addition and subtraction is equivalent to him gaining a group of World Guardians' subordinates for free.
Although these subordinates are temporarily useless, when the war ceases, it would be equivalent to him directly commanding the laws of the Wizard World.
"Anything else?" The Shaping Energy Crown looked at Richard, he could sense that Richard seemed to be hesitating.
"Not for now."
The Shaping Energy Crown said in a humorous tone: "Then there will be in the future."
Richard stood up and said with a smile: "That depends on the results of the experiment."
The early arrival of the End of Magic Era caught Richard off guard.
He must now quickly advance the progress of the Subhuman Wizard experiment to ensure that when the End of Magic Era arrives, this plan can be smoothly implemented.
If he misses this opportunity, the implementation of the Subhuman Wizard plan will certainly encounter many troubles.
"Experiment?" The Shaping Energy Crown was slightly surprised, "It seems you are quite well-prepared for the Path of Truth."
Richard said nothing more, after a slight smile, he walked out of the room.
The Shaping Energy Crown sent him to the door, watched the disappearing figure, and said to himself:
"The Curse's insight is really sharp."