251 Retreat
When Ivan was initially exposed to magical fighting, the chief taught Ivan the common sense of "fighting" between a mage. Prophecy, especially the prophecy for special candidates, is the best reconnaissance and offensive weapon, and is also an indispensable preparation before the battle. The space mén, as well as the previous space connection, is the most practical defense method. Changing the direction at any time can make it difficult for the opponent to capture his whereabouts. The most important battle process is often this process--who can lock the opponent before being locked by the opponent first is victory.3∴35686688
At the moment when the old man disappeared, Ivan subconsciously used prophecy on the old man who had just left according to his memory, but was surprised to find that this time the casting of the spell did not get any results - he suddenly remembered what the mentor once said, prophecy was only effective in the caster plane.[.]
Ivan felt bitter, and he suddenly realized why the mentor had just rejected his words, why did he bow his head and surrender to a civilian and fight for that little bit of insignificant time - their plane was already violent in front of the emperor, if the other party was really as powerful as the old man described, instead of relying on some influence on the gods (Ivan has learned from some books that people in the consciousness network sometimes say the so-called truth is just what they think), it is likely that their plane is facing an unprecedented crisis.
Because, from the disappearance of the old man in this plane just now, something has become an indisputable fact-in the face of this upcoming invasion, they are completely in a passive position, they can only defend and cannot attack, everything they do may be in the other party's sight, and even the thoughts in their minds are facing the possibility of being spyed.
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Half an hour later, the Mage Council.
The sunlight trajectory coming in from the window showed that it was almost noon. In the past month, Ivan and most of the mages were still busy with experiments, but now he no longer had to consider the specific details about the experiment. Now the only thing that needs him and all mages to consider is only one thing - what they can do in the last month, and what will they do in a month?
"Do you remember the anti-consciousness detection training you received during the previous training?" Before the meeting officially began, the chief unexpectedly reminded Ivan, "We can start now."
"Isn't there a month left?" This was the first thought that flashed through Ivan's mind at that time, but he didn't say this sentence, but just put the question carefully in his mind and let him circle alone. After a few seconds, the question naturally disappeared - if the other party was a mage, he was now peeking at them and realizing that they had no sincerity to surrender, then there would naturally be no more in this month.
Ivan looked around and saw some unusual serious expressions from the faces of the other mages. He knew that his face must be the same as them at this moment, and they looked like a rigid mask, and they also received the same warning as themselves.
"We only have one month, and this is based on the other party's commitment." This is a strange meeting and a wartime meeting. The consciousness flow is the only allowed way between mages. "If the other party is smart and cautious, it is very likely that they have discovered that we have no sincerity to surrender. Of course, it is also possible that the other party does not care about our attitude towards us, just as the butcher does not care about the resistance of cattle and sheep before death."
One of the greatest benefits of consciousness flow is that listening can not only clearly understand the speaker's meaning, but also feel the speaker's psychological state at that moment. Although the instructor's meaning is plain, Ivan feels that he is really like an unarmed person, facing the butcher's knives, helplessness and helplessness flooding every corner of his thinking like a flood.
He knew that the mentor had had such an experience.
"We are not just cattle and sheep, we are mages!" Obviously, not all mages understand this. A young mage had different opinions on the description of the chief. "We have magic. If the so-called emperor dares to step into this step, he will definitely pay the price for it!"
Ivan was also infected by the mage's emotions and nodded fiercely and said, "We will let them get out of trouble!"
"I have no doubt about your determination and courage," the chief nodded, "but I am forgiving that you have never experienced a formal mage war, and you don't know how terrible it is to have a consciousness network and control a large number of civilians. Think about it, the king who ruled this continent in mythology and legend can even use this ability to influence the whole world. It was not until recent years that we have discovered this fact by chance. The entire enemy we face this time may be more terrifying than the legendary king. Don't forget what the envoy said just now - he said that the emperor is the ruler of all planes!"
"No matter who he is, he is just a mortal body after all!" The young man who spoke just now didn't care about this, and then said a proverb from the time, "No one, nothing, nor any way can prevent a mage assassin from taking the life of his target!"
"I didn't deny this. If this emperor was on our continent, it was indeed the case!" After the chief said, he shook his head gently, as if he was a little regretful, "But unfortunately, he is not here."
"It is true that as you said, he dared not set foot on this land. He knew our existence, he knew what magic was, he knew what we could do, and he could not do--maybe he didn't know it before, but believe me, now he may have known everything about us."
"So what?"
"Not what," the chief looked at the mage and continued calmly, "I have no doubt that the other party will be afraid of your determination and magic, because he is also a mage, and he knows his weakness, so he will definitely not step into this place. You can even say that he is afraid of step into this place, but this has nothing to do with our destiny and the fate of this land-he will be afraid, but his subordinates, countless subordinates, will be very happy to charge for their emperor. Maybe you have heard of some of the achievements of the consciousness network.
Yes, yes, I can tell you clearly that the consciousness network is a tool for connecting consciousness. Those civilians will have the ability to cast spells like us. Maybe they will be slightly worse than you. But when you face thousands, there is a high possibility that millions of civilians - at that time, you will know what it means to be powerless. Even if they do not resist and let you kill with magic, you will not be able to kill them. They will swallow us all like mountain torrents and like magma and become the new masters of this land."
The chief's words were like a basin of cold water that made all the main war factions present feel cold. When I learned about the mythology before, Ivan did not think so deeply about the consciousness network, but now, the chief exposes the last window paper without mercy, and all the mages present feel a bone-cold coldness.
"Then why..." Ivan carefully put forward his opinion, "Why can't we use the consciousness network... If the consciousness network is really the magical effect you said, we can remove them after the resistance is completed!"
"There are many wizards in history who have thought of you!" The chief looked at Ivan deeply, and at the same time, he also glanced at everyone present. "But afterwards, they all became crazy people like the king in the story!... Even if this method is really useful, it is too late for us - don't forget that we only have one month, and any of our actions are likely to be under the surveillance of the other party!"
"Then you have to try it out before you know, are we just waiting to die?"
Before the chief could answer Ivan, another person spoke, Columbus, who had just joined the Mage Council for a few years, "We can connect with the earth and summon the power of the earth..."
"Never think about this idea!" Another veteran mage immediately interrupted him, "This is an act that only the devil can do! This is destroying the world!"
Columbus snorted coldly and said, "Since this world belongs to others sooner or later, what does it have to do with us if it is destroyed or not."
Without waiting for the other party to object, he continued and said, "Besides, I didn't say that I would do this. I just proposed a possible xing. If the other party aims to rule here and we threaten this condition, it may make him afraid. Generally speaking, an absolutely strong ruler always does not want his future territory to become a sea of fire. This is undoubtedly a loss for him, right?"
The world of consciousness was silent, and Columbus's opinion made everyone fall into deep thought.
To be honest, as a "younger generation", Ivan has a very good impression of Columbus's opinion. Whether it is the threat plan he added later or the previous use of magma to flood the world, and to describe it in two Chinese sentences, this opinion has a bit of "it would rather be broken than to be complete".
But "young" people like them only account for a small proportion of the mage council, and most members of the council just shook their heads and said nothing about such a proposal.
"Retreat," the chief looked at the audience and gave an unexpected answer to everyone, "Now, we only have the option of retreat."
"Retreat?" Ivan raised his head in surprise, and found that everyone's eyes were the same as himself, and he suddenly focused on the chief.
"Where to retreat?" Everyone said in unison.
At this moment, Ivan's mind was flashing and remembered what the old civilian man said just now, "You can also find a way to escape, but this is a technical job, and not every mage knows how to escape."
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