Al-Aged was shocked:
"Is your [Inscription of Courage] permanent?"
Qi Ge looked confused: "Yes!"
"Quick, let me take a closer look."
Aged anxiously took Qige's hand, and Qige cooperated very well to show the attributes of his [Inscription of Courage].
[Inscription of Courage
Passive effect: Constantly gain morale +3.
After activating the inscription:
Each time a unit triggers morale, it increases the attack and defense of all friendly units by 1 point, which lasts until the end of the battle.
This will ensure that all our troops will have high morale and be immune to fear in this battle .
After the inscription is activated, it will enter a one-week cooldown period.
After reading the attributes of the Seven Pigeons' permanent version of [Inscription of Courage], Aged fell into a long silence and remained speechless for a long time.
Qi Ge looked at his stiff expression and asked carefully:
"Teacher, can the permanent version of [Inscription of Courage] be used as a ticket?"
Aged said nothing, but stared at Qi Ge deeply, making Qi Ge feel creepy all over.
Qi Ge asked fearfully, "Teacher, what's wrong?"
Aged thought for a moment and said:
"Disciple, there is no outsider here, just tell the teacher the truth.
Do you have any special tips for clearing Historical Echoes?
The last architect who obtained the one-time [Inscription of Courage] was the one who led two hundred wolf riders to defeat a behemoth.
Even with such an epic feat, one could only obtain a one-time [Inscription of Courage].
No matter how hard I think about it, I can’t figure out what kind of earth-shattering thing you have to do to get the permanent inscription."
Seven Pigeons: ...
"Teacher, have you heard of [Fortress of Doom]?"
“Not only have I heard of it, I’ve seen it.
That is a level 6 True Chaos soldier.
When Instructor Kreider was still around, he taught me how to play that thing.
I was deeply impressed by its terrifying fighting ability."
Aged looked at the seven pigeons and asked curiously:
"Why are you asking this suddenly? Did you defeat a [Doomsday Fortress] during the last historical echo?"
Qi Ge then asked: "Teacher, have you heard of the [Ghost Crow King]?"
"Of course I've heard of them. They are also True Chaos troops.
No, dear disciple, what do you want to say? "
Qi Ge looked serious and said in a low voice:
"Teacher, I have killed more than a dozen True Chaos soldiers like the [Ghost Crow King]."
Aged:?
"Apprentice, what did you do in the last historical echo?"
Qi Ge said calmly:
“I didn’t do anything, I just ended the Chaos Invasion in the Ancient Islands ahead of time.
Well, I also met the final boss of the second Chaos Invasion, the True God-level Chaos Node [Tuntian]. "
Agaide: ???
…
…
After listening to Qi Ge's story, Aged took a few breaths of cold air.
He sat on the pillow of the Snake Demon Queen, unable to speak for a long time.
After a pause, Agaide said with admiration:
“Ancient Islands, the second Chaos invasion, the real body traveled through time.
If it were me, I might not even be able to withstand the first wave of Chaos attacks.
Disciple, your gift and talent truly amaze me."
Aged sighed for a while and continued:
“Disciple, I estimate that your permanent [Inscription of Courage] may be a permanent ticket.
Perhaps, you can repeatedly enter the historical echoes of [Holy Dragon King Ala]. "
Qi Ge's eyes sparkled: "Teacher, if we can enter repeatedly, even if our calculations fail, we can continue to sort out the information until we pass."
Aged touched his chin, looking a little worried:
"No, it's not that simple. Qi Ge, don't forget that after the failure of the first two architects, their memories were deleted and they suffered certain mental damage.
They can obtain the one-time [Inscription of Courage], which makes them heroes among architects.
Even they ended up like this after their failure, let alone us…"
After Aged finished saying this, he suddenly realized that something was wrong.
He looked at Qi Ge, who was listening attentively with his eyes wide open and an innocent look on his face.
Agaide held his breath and changed his words in great pain:
“Even they ended up like this after their failure, let alone me, the teacher.
From ancient times to the present, countless architects have lost themselves in the echoes of history.
Even if your permanent [Inscription of Courage] can really continue to enter the historical echo of [Holy Dragon King Ala], we must be as prepared as possible and strive for success in one go."
Qi Ge responded solemnly:
"I understand, teacher. Then I will proceed according to the original plan and wait for your good news."
"Yeah." Aged nodded and said:
“I will attend the Grand Council the day after tomorrow, and after I have arranged your affairs, I will leave Bracada.
Qi Ge, I'm not with you, so you have to be careful about everything."
Qi Ge nodded solemnly.
…
…
The Great Council of Thunder City has been in a strange atmosphere since Agaide came.
There are only two political parties of equal strength in the United States, and every election is so chaotic.
However, there are four political forces of comparable strength in Bracada.
Normally, the four factions of Industry, Magic, War, and Logistics are scheming against each other and forming alliances in the Grand Council every day.
For various interests, betrayal and conspiracy are constantly taking place in the Grand Council, and coincidences and reversals occur every day.
But after Aged arrived, the wind direction suddenly changed.
The open and covert struggles among the four major factions suddenly moved from the front stage to behind the scenes.
Escher, Deris, Trosa, Fafnir.
The leaders of the four major factions no longer attended the Grand Council, but instead invited Argead to gatherings in various ways.
They all wished they could turn into sticky candy, stick to Aged and push the others away.
Although Agaide is just a legend, Agaide is a legendary architect.
According to Asian custom, architects are half a level higher by default.
Master Architect, whose status is roughly equivalent to other legendary heroes.
A legendary architect whose status is comparable to that of a demigod.
The demigod architect's status is comparable to that of a true god.
Not only is Aged a legendary architect himself, he also has a demigod architect teacher, Credel!
Credel, he was a great hero who had made great contributions to Bracada!
Even the Thunder Temple of the Thunder Titan was built by Credel.
As the saying goes, even though a tiger dies, its might still remains. What's more, Credel is just missing, not dead yet.
In the past, Agaid was too old to use his status as the successor of Credel.
But now, this identity is equivalent to the imperial sword, the red seal and the iron certificate, and the yellow jacket bestowed by Empress Cixi!
Whether in terms of strength or bloodline, Agaid is undoubtedly the top dignitary in Bracada.
It can be said that the outcome of the four major factions now all depends on Al-Gaid's mood.
Because of this, although Agaid has not yet reported to the Grand Council, a permanent member position jointly proposed by the leaders of the four major factions has already been prepared, waiting for Agaid to take up the position.
So, this all became very interesting.
The person who can decide the future Speaker of the Grand Council is not a member of the Grand Council.
For a time, the power struggles among ordinary members of those factions in the Grand Council became less tense.
What are you arguing about? What is there to argue about?
After working very hard to get the position, once the dust settles on the position of Speaker, there will be another round of cleanup.
The money one can make from being in power is less than the money one spends on buying an official position.
At this time, the daily meeting of the Bracada Grand Council was about to be held. People from the four major factions sat together, having a great time, and the atmosphere was rare and harmonious.
"Hahaha, Councillor Larkan, good morning."
Kelford, a councillor from the magic faction, greeted Larkan from the industrial faction happily.
"Oh, Lord Kaierfu! Long time no see!
Time has aged your appearance, but made your magic more refined.
Oh, look at me, I'm confused.
Congratulations on your promotion from Fallen Moon Territory to the Director of the Academy of Olympian Law. I should call you Director Kaierfu now."
"Hey, what's there to congratulate?
This is my job for leisure and retirement.”
Kaierfu's modesty could not hide the joy on his face.
Larkan held the staff, moved closer to Kaierfu, and asked quietly:
"Director, I heard that you have a good relationship with His Highness Xingfeng, the disciple of the Agaide legend?"
Kai Erfu is all smiles:
"It's okay, we're acquaintances.
I invested in a small business with him.”
Larkan stood in awe:
"Amazing. We haven't even met His Highness Xingfeng, but you, Director, are already able to have business cooperation with His Highness Xingfeng.
Director, if you are free, could you introduce me to someone?"
Just as Kaierfu was about to refuse with a smile, two more congressmen came over and intervened.
"I seem to have heard His Highness Xingfeng's name?"
"Oh, we can't pretend we didn't hear that."
"We are also very interested in His Highness Xingfeng."
"You guys can't keep this talented architect with a promising future to yourself."
Another beautiful 36D female mage came over.
"I heard that His Highness Xingfeng is extremely beautiful and charming. Even His Majesty Somla's students fell in love with him at first sight."
"I testify. I saw it with my own eyes. Serena said in person that she would not support the front line unless she followed His Highness Xingfeng."
"Not only Serena, but even Dairis Changren is very familiar with His Highness Xingfeng."
"Hey, you can't say that."
"Why are you talking nonsense? Do you know who the mysterious person was who played music in the Grand Music Hall last week?"
“Your logistics faction insisted that he was His Highness Xingfeng. Aren’t you just trying to slander His Highness Xingfeng’s reputation and make His Highness Serena suspicious?
snort!
Our Lord Xingfeng and Lord Serena are a perfect match, handsome and talented, how can you, the logistics guys, mess with them?"
"You guys from the magic faction don't care about your reputation anymore, right?
His Highness Xingfeng admitted that he had a relationship with Councillor Serena?
You keep calling us "we" all the time, I would have thought His Highness Xingfeng has already joined your magic sect."
When Kai Erfu saw this scene, he quietly stepped aside and smiled without saying a word.
In Thunder City right now, even people of high status like Escher are talking about the legend of Argead.
People like me who are not of high enough quality are all chatting with His Highness Xingfeng.
This has almost become a trend.
It was as if one would be left behind if one could not bring up any gossip about His Highness Xingfeng during a conversation.
Unfortunately, they didn't see the situation clearly at all.
The Legend of Argead has ulterior motives, but His Highness Xingfeng has long been on the same side as our faction.
President Escher has already told me.
His Highness Xingfeng told him that he would secretly help our magic faction!
Just when Kaierfu was feeling proud, suddenly a lamp genie flew into the Grand Council in a hurry.
"Hurry, hurry, hurry! Legend Agaide is coming to the Grand Council with Lord Xingfeng!
The four permanent officials will be here soon, everyone please take your seats!!”
Kaierfu: !!!
——
“Newspapers for sale! The latest [Morning News: Emergency Supplement]!
Big news! Big news!
Legend Agaide serves as the 13th permanent councillor of Thunder City! "
"Great news! Great news!
Permanent member Escher nominated Xingfeng to join the Grand Council as an exception, and the remaining twelve permanent members all agreed.
The youngest member of parliament in history is born!!
Add 2000 gold coins and you can get the meeting record crystal ball!"
"Great news! Great news!
President Agaid made a high-profile announcement that the Xingfeng councillor would be solely responsible for his votes and speeches.
An ordinary hero may determine the outcome of the election for the Grand Speaker!"
Halflings selling newspapers roamed the streets and alleys, spreading explosive news one after another throughout Thunder City.
In just one morning, Xing Feng, who was already famous, became a household name in Thunder City.
Some people cursed Alged behind his back for making a joke, some analyzed that Xingfeng might be a shield pushed out by Alged, and some people were crazy about watching the show and enjoyed it!
For a moment, the entire Thunder City was in turmoil!
And at this moment, what is Xingfeng, who is at the center of the incident, doing?
——
"Daris, I am the apostle of the goddess of fate, and you and I are family.
You must believe me.
I will help you secretly, but you must not tell anyone else."
…
…
"Favner Changren, I am truly unworthy of you bringing so many combat skills with you.
I accepted the snake demon's personal guard on behalf of the teacher.
Don't worry, I will help you secretly, but you must not tell anyone else."
…
…
“Trosa Changren, I’ll keep the gold coins and treasures, but I really can’t take those two factories.
It's just a small misunderstanding between Senator Pickham and me, it's nothing serious.
What, three seats!
this.
Hey, I'm scared of you.
Trosa Changren, I will help you secretly, but you must not tell anyone else.
Mr Pickham?
Have I ever had a conflict with him?"
…
…
After dealing with the three permanent members in succession, Qi Ge breathed a sigh of relief exhaustedly .
After arranging the snake demon guards, Qi Ge turned around and returned to his office on the top of the Mage Tower.
The old fox Escher stroked his beard and laughed at Qi Ge.
"Hahaha! Xingfeng, you are so majestic.
People who want to give gifts come to your doorstep, begging you to accept them.
Tsk tsk tsk.
In my entire life, I only received this kind of treatment when I became the head of the Magic Guild.
You are still so young and you enjoy it.
The person who gave the gift is of higher class than me."
Qi Ge smiled bitterly:
“Aescher is permanent.
Please don't laugh at me.
The teacher threw me here and walked away, leaving me, a little person who knew nothing, to deal with such a big scene.
You don't even look at who is giving you the gifts.
They all said they were gifts for teachers. How could I dare not accept them on behalf of the teachers?
What I received were not gifts, but mountains!
The mountain is on my back. If my legs go weak and I don't handle it properly, the mountain will crush me."
“Ahahahaha.”
Escher laughed out loud.
“No wonder Agaide values ​​you so much and dares to leave you alone.
It's not easy for you to maintain a clear mind in the face of such a high profile situation.
Qi Ge, can you carry this mountain on your back?"
Qi Ge shook his head decisively: "I can't carry it!"
"What are you going to do if you can't carry it?"
"Of course, find someone to help me carry it."
Escher's eyes fixed, and he smiled: "Who are you looking for?"
Qi Ge was unmoved and started to practice Tai Chi:
"I'll go find whoever is stronger."
"Oh, then who do you think is stronger?"
Aeschel was all smiles, and he refused to give in, pursuing the victory.
Qi Ge sat next to Escher and said softly:
"I think His Majesty Somla is very strong."
"Hahaha!"
As Escher laughed, he tapped the floor with his cane.
"If His Majesty Somla is willing to take on this responsibility, do we still need to fight for it?
This person is not suitable, Xingfeng, please find someone else to carry it."
As Escher spoke, he straightened his chest to make himself look stronger.
Qi Ge suddenly smiled, lowered his voice, and said in a low voice:
"chief.
But what if a situation arises that His Majesty Somla has to accept?"
"Oh." Escher's eyes flickered. "Xingfeng, what do you mean?"
Seven pigeons are persuading:
"chief.
According to the decree of our Bracada, if a large-scale war of power occurs, the Grand Council must give up power and the demigod will serve as the Grand Speaker.
My teacher and I just came back from the underground city.
I found that the peace in these years has made the underground lords ambitious and ready to make moves.
If someone sets a fire on the border, will Bracada and Nigon explode like alchemical dynamite?
Eschel didn't say anything, but her eyes signaled Qi Ge to continue.
Seeing this, Qi Ge continued:
"Right now, the demigod Sedros is taking turns guarding the border of Chaos.
The dragon-slaying hero is in seclusion studying and ignoring worldly affairs.
The whereabouts of Demigod Gavin and mentor Credel are unknown.
The only one who is able to succeed the position of Grand Chancellor in time and has the ability to do so is His Majesty Somla.
We have been fighting with Nigong for so many years and we know each other well.
This battle will most likely end in a draw.
Chief, we seized the initiative and made achievements in the battle.
When the war is over and His Majesty Somla steps down, how do you think the Grand Chancellor and the others will be able to compete with you?"
Escher looked at the seven pigeons and did not speak for a long time.
He clenched his cane several times, but eventually relaxed.
After a while, Escher scolded with a smile:
"Of course! Xingfeng, you are not even that powerful yet, yet you dare to plot against His Majesty Somla!
Now you dare to plot against a demigod. If you become a legend in the future, do you still want to bring down the Titan King?"
grass!
You know too much!
Qi Ge was so frightened by Escher's words that he almost collapsed.
Fortunately, he quickly adjusted himself and explained aggrievedly:
"Chief Escher.
What are you talking about?
You are the chief of the magic faction, and His Majesty Somla is the backer of the magic faction.
I am your half-apprentice and a member of our magic faction.
How can one person scheme against one's own people?
We are in trouble and cannot carry the mountain. Can't we just ask the Demigod to help us carry it?
We are so exhausted that His Majesty the Demigod cannot find such useful subordinates as us.
You say, isn't it? "
"Um!"
Eschel stroked his crutches and didn't say anything for a long time. After a long time, he stood up from the sofa.
He first looked at Qi Ge with a serious face for a long time, and suddenly, he smiled and handed a token to Qi Ge.
"Aged is really something. He moved into a new house but doesn't have many decent pieces of furniture.
If I take it out to entertain guests, I'm afraid they will laugh at him.
He doesn't care about his face, but as his brother, I can't stand this kind of thing.
Xingfeng, take this token and go to the Somla Trading Company on the top floor of Indochina to buy some furniture for your teacher.
Bookshelves, magic books, crystal lamps...
Don't buy any bad ones.
Take whatever you like.
Don't worry, Somla Trading Company only uses the name of His Majesty the Demigod, the real boss is me."
Qi Ge was suddenly shocked. The top floor of Yinwu Territory is the legendary demigod area.
This gift is no less than what Trosa gave.
Qi Ge quickly became polite.
"Chief, you...
As a student, I should arrange this myself. How can I let you spend money on it?
I……"
"Bang!"
Eschel tapped his cane, looking displeased.
“Me what?
You dare not not carry the mountain they gave you, but you dare to carry the mountain I gave you?"
"Ah, this... is different, they are outsiders, and you are one of us!
As soon as these words came out, the wrinkles on Escher's face smoothed out.
He slammed the token on the table, and his tone became even more serious.
"Xingfeng, is this what Alged taught you?
You recognize me as a half-teacher, and if the teacher asks you to do something, do you dare to refuse? "
"I dare not, I dare not."
Qi Ge quickly took the token with a wry smile.
Only then did Escher smile with satisfaction.
He gently hugged Qi Ge's shoulders and whispered:
"Xingfeng, you must not tell anyone else about your secret help to me."
"What did I help with? I didn't help?"
The seven pigeons had blank eyes and their expressions were extremely realistic.
"Hahaha." Eschel laughed so hard that he tapped his cane several times.
“Boy, no wonder Agaide likes you so much.
It's a pity that Aged took action first, otherwise, I would really like to be your teacher."
[System prompt: Congratulations to the player for completing the legendary hidden mission: Escher's Decision]
[System prompt: Escher's favorability towards you +30, currently 82 (appreciative)]
Escher slowly pushed the door open. As he did so, he turned around and said to Qi Ge:
"Star Wind.
There are several spies among the snake monsters that Fafnir gave you.
I'll use some deception to help you deal with it first.
The magic will last you about a week.
When the time comes, you can handle it yourself."
Qi Ge was overjoyed: "Okay, Chief, take care!"
Bang.
As soon as Escher closed the door, the shadow of the Seven Pigeons twisted.
Anothachi stood behind Qige, and his voice went straight into Qige's ears.
"Qi Ge, are you sure Escher will do what you say?"
Qi Ge raised his head slightly with a dim look in his eyes.
“He’s Escher, a man who can become the head of the magic guild just by using his brain.
His ambition would not allow the position of Grand Speaker to be in the hands of Mr. Aged.
When he heard my plan, he looked so calm, as if he had expected it.
It’s even possible that he’s already started preparing before I even told him.”