The Most Arbitrary Wizard

Chapter 171: Chapter 101: Boarding the Ship

"Pull off a big one?"

The moment she heard this, Elvire’s gaze turned wary. She looked at Sean and said, "What are you plotting now?"

"We’re going after the Florist Family, of course."

Sean said, "Materials that can help you advance from Tier Six to Tier Seven and become a Grand Mage. Don’t tell me you’re not tempted."

Elvire: "..."

She was very tempted.

Although she hadn’t reached Tier Six yet, it was only a matter of time. She definitely had to plan for the future.

But temptation was one thing; she wouldn’t lose her head over it.

’It’s just like how she feels about Sean. She’s a little tempted by him, too, but she’d never let that turn her into some love-struck fool who’d obey that detestable guy’s every whim. Hmph.’

"With Robes stationed at the Florist Family, how are we supposed to rob them?" Elvire asked.

Sean had seen with his own eyes just how vast the gap was between them and Robes. If everyone here attacked together, they’d just be throwing their lives away. There was zero chance of a fluke victory.

Although Sean hadn’t explicitly used the word "rob," Elvire had known him long enough to have a good read on him. Even if "robbing" wasn’t what he had in mind, it wouldn’t be far off.

"We can’t win in a straight fight, but we can outsmart them."

Sean said, "The simplest way is to lure the tiger from its mountain."

"First, there’s something we need to understand."

"Our fight with Robes in the ’New World’ was just a ’dress rehearsal.’ It didn’t actually happen. In other words, the real Robes has no idea what we’re planning, nor does he know that someone trespassed in the Kovri Restricted Area."

Assuming the world of the Consciousness Riverbed is a replica of the Real World, then everything they did in the "New World" was just an act. It was equivalent to probing the enemy’s reactions and countermeasures in advance, which was their greatest advantage.

"In their minds, Lord Blake is the greatest Heretics Leader, and the people of the Hall of Truth are all remnants of the Heresy."

"So, with them in the dark, if we go to the restricted area, cause a major disturbance, capture Klintor alive, and spread the news that the Holy Sanctuary is about to make a comeback, do you think Robes will be able to sit still?"

Sopea pondered for a moment. "If I were him, I’d rush to the restricted area immediately to eliminate the Heretics and rescue Klintor."

Kate nodded as well. "That’s certainly one way to do it."

To the Florist Family, we Holy Temple Remnants are like big-ticket clients to a gigolo—every single one is a major score. Robes definitely wouldn’t pass up the opportunity.

"But it’s too dangerous," Elvire said.

The Real World isn’t the Meditation World. If they really lured Robes out, whoever acts as the bait in the restricted area would be almost certain to die. Even Kate, who’s invincible in the light, was killed by Robes within the light. Who has the skill to survive a pursuit from Robes?

’And given Sean’s personality, if he’s proposing this, he’s probably planning to be the bait himself.’

’That guy can’t go a single day without causing trouble. No matter what, she wouldn’t let Sean act so recklessly this time!’

Sean said, "Don’t forget, I know Puppetry Art."

Elvire: "..."

’Oh, right. There’s Puppetry Art.’

’Never mind, then.’

"But just the few of us aren’t enough to attack the Florist Family." To cover up her slight embarrassment at forgetting about the Puppetry Art, and also out of more detailed consideration, Elvire raised another objection.

Back when they attacked the Florist Hospital, they used over a hundred people and were still nearly tricked by Zajik. Selona City was the Florist Family’s main stronghold; compared to the hospital, the number of enemies would only be greater, not less. Their small group was definitely not enough.

Even if Clan Leader Robes was the only Grand Mage in the Florist Family, the rest wouldn’t be easy to deal with. There were bound to be many Tier Five and Tier Six Wizards among them.

"That’s why we need to call for backup," Sean said meaningfully.

Elise immediately understood what Sean meant.

"You’re not thinking of asking Mr. Adelf for help, are you?"

Adelf, the Chairman of the Dawn Council, had broken through to Tier Six decades ago. Although he hadn’t been able to advance further, his Magic Power was far beyond that of an ordinary Tier Six. If Sopea were to fight Adelf, the aloof Mr. Dream Builder probably wouldn’t even last thirty seconds.

But Sean wanted more than just Adelf and the Dawn Council.

He looked at Sopea. "And your Long Night Union."

The Chairman of the Long Night Union, the "Night Watcher," was also an incredibly formidable figure. He had single-handedly fought off sieges from several Witch Hunter Families. His personal combat strength was no less than Adelf’s. In fact, based on rumors, the Night Watcher was even stronger than Adelf. After all, Alola Town, where the Dawn Conference was based, had never faced a major crisis, so Adelf hadn’t had a chance to "perform."

With the chairmen of two Wizard Unions, several hundred Tier Three and Tier Four Wizards, plus himself personally providing support with his Truth Technique, Sean was confident he could raid the enemy’s warehouse as long as the Florist Family didn’t have a second Grand Mage.

Their goal was to get the hidden materials, not to annihilate the clan. In terms of operational difficulty, this was much simpler than wiping them out.

Yisha and Koni didn’t say a word, their mouths just slightly agape.

Because they thought this man was incredibly audacious!

To actually think of attacking a family presided over by a Grand Mage...

"Alright." Sopea was only responsible for following orders. He said, "I will do my best to persuade the Chairman to come."

Sean waved his hand. "No need to persuade him. Just tell him the news. Whether he comes or not is his decision."

Since he was asking for help, it was only natural to leave the choice to those he was asking. He wouldn’t use his status to force Adelf and the Night Watcher to take this risk with him.