Steampunk Era: Mad Abield
Chapter 1119: Section 696: Malin and the Sea (Part 2)_2

Chapter 1119: Section 696: Malin and the Sea (Part 2)_2

And since this isn’t a kidnapping or any other malicious event, Sage Lin doesn’t want to intervene in this matter—it’s been decades, and it’s too late to meddle now. As for the person who wants to acquire Lord Malin’s genetic heritage, Sage Lin can only wish them good luck.

Thinking of this, she looked at the woman sitting on the windowsill, "Sage Li, do you have any questions?"

"I don’t. When Sage Zhao first started this, I was against it, but facts have proven that I was wrong. So I think that since this lady chose Lord Malin, there must be a reason, and what Lord Malin did in the Westland indeed helped us. At least the armed Westlanders won’t quickly surrender and then become lackeys of Chaos to attack us." Saying this, Sage Li smiled, "Sage Lin, you should ask Sage Sima."

When his name was mentioned, Sage Sima turned his head to look at Sage Lin. This middle-aged man with a beard looked like an inconspicuous scavenger.

"Ah, yes, Sage Lin. I’ve always had a question: in the time you’ve known Lord Malin, do you have any information about his character? I’ve been wanting to establish a model solely for Malin, but I lack the necessary intelligence. Originally, I intended to contact him personally after the quarantine, but as you know, waiting is like poison corroding my heart and lungs, so I wanted to get some information from you first."

"As for that, I’ve not spent much time with Lord Malin, but I do know he’s someone who can let others live, as long as you don’t stand in his way of revitalizing the world, his malice has nothing to do with you." Sage Lin smiled as she spoke—in truth, anyone who interacts with Lord Malin for a few days would understand his temper.

Unfortunately, Sage Sima was still too impatient, but it’s okay, this information is out there anyway.

"Is that so? Then it seems that Lord Legendary is quite approachable. However, I still want to know how he regards criminals."

"Only dead criminals are good criminals," Sage Lin replied.

"Wonderful, this answer is thrilling." With that, Sage Sima stepped aside.

Another young man beside him walked toward Sage Yu, reached out and patted Sage Yu on the head, then looked at Sage Lin: "I heard that the Miss from the Meng family has already made a sacrifice. Is it true?"

"Yes, Sage Zhang, I agreed to it." On this matter, Sage Lin showed his insistence: "The Meng family has been loyal and good for generations. The children of this family are familiar with Malin’s wife, Lulu Hagenel-Berry Gaiate, and call each other sisters, which is why I agreed."

"Of course, with that connection, Miss Meng is indeed a good match. But... I heard that Lord Malin has an identity far superior to a legendary figure. Can she really bear his child?"

"Don’t underestimate the power of a deity," Sage Lin smiled as she said this, looking around at her companions’ astounded expressions and laughed: "Look at you all, my companions, don’t you understand that someone who can tear apart the Great Demon with his bare hands can no longer be called just a legend?"

"A deity, by the database above, Sage Zhao really raised a rightful god! Is this Lord Malin really the miracle boy from New Bangkok ten years ago?" Sage Yu exclaimed, turning to look at the elder who had just appeared: "Elder Fang! You’re just in time! Sage Zhao really raised a rightful god!"

"I already heard about it. I’m not surprised, after all, according to that lady, this child was raised together by him, Lord Nameless, and that foreign visitor." The elder Sage Fang said this, sitting down on a reclining chair nearby.

The elderly woman who came with him approached his side: "Sage Fang, you never told us."

"Dear Sage Wang, you don’t like deities. Obviously, it’s not suitable for me to discuss this with you, right?" Sage Fang smiled as he replied.

"Elder Fang, tell us, what is all this about?" The gnome woman sitting beside Sage Yu spoke up.

"Sage Duanmu, speaking of this matter, it’s rather long. I will compile all the information into a document and share it on the forum after the meeting. You can leave comments there, and I will answer to the best of my knowledge. But now, let’s first discuss the surgery request for the child Chengshan Zhao." Saying this, Sage Fang raised his hand: "I oppose it. She is still a child, and the Sage Tower has never accepted a child as a sage. We cannot make an exception because of the declining Zhao family. I request an adoption ceremony, adopting an apprentice as a sage mentor for the new Zhao Sage. Chengshan Zhao will be her new mentor, and she can either change her surname or keep the original, and as the proposer, I will forfeit this adoption qualification."

"I agree with Elder Fang’s proposal. No sage can watch a child walk such a harsh path. She is still young, hasn’t bloomed in her youthful years, and doesn’t know what love tastes like. How can we let her demean herself? If it weren’t for my lineage being only inheritable by a domestic fairy, I would have taken this child under my wing to learn." Saying this, Sage Yu turned to look at a silent mechanical entity in the distance: "Sage Qian, what do you think?"

"You’re right, but my lineage is of the elves, so I hope someone among you can take this responsibility. Human life is short, but making such a young child a sage is unacceptable. Sages do not need a child to sacrifice, and I believe Sage Zhao would think the same."

"Exactly, our Zhao lineage is of the Snow Leopard orcs and cannot inherit the Zhao family. Sage Lin, Sage Sima, Sage Li, and Sage Wang, what do you think?"

"I decline, my apprentices are not yet ready." Sage Sima shook his head.

So everyone turned their eyes to Sage Li, this long-legged lady also shook her head: "Our Li family’s sensors and prosthetics are heavy combat prosthetics from North Industries, not suitable for operations in the South. But what about Sage Lin and Sage Wang?"

"Let Sage Lin take it. Although my children are suitable, they clearly don’t want to be separated." The elderly Lady Wang smiled, leaving this opportunity to Sage Lin.

Sage Lin instantly realized that her companions were giving her the opportunity, so she stood up graciously: "I will choose my Chief Apprentice to inherit the Zhao family. I will swap duties with the new Zhao Sage. Chengshan Zhao won’t need to change her name. I wish to find a family for her, after all, she is an Astromancer."

"That’s an excellent choice. I could also try to teach this girl." Sage Yu smiled and said, "I’m very good at teaching children."

"I know, but I still hope to do it myself. After all, it’s my Chief Apprentice who has inherited the Zhao family. I must reassure Sage Zhao." Sage Lin said with righteous determination.

"Since Sage Lin has made her decision, we should now start discussing the Western emissaries. After the quarantine ends, one of us needs to take them to the central region and northern provinces of Thainan to show them how strong Thainan is. Only then can we encourage them to fight to the last moment." Sage Fang said, "The question now is, who will take them."

"I will." Sage Yu raised his hand, and his action made Sage Wang nod: "Very well. It seems our meeting has completed the scheduled agenda. Next, if anyone has new topics, please speak up quickly."

Then all the sages heard a girlish giggle.

"I have a small suggestion. I wonder if you’re willing to listen?"

All the sages simultaneously turned their heads toward the direction of the voice.

There, a girl sitting on a cardboard box smiled confidently.

"If you don’t know who I am, that’s okay. You just need to know that I am your lady."

With that, she laughed, filled with confident certainty.