The Wizard: From Zero-Ring Wizard to Almighty Lord.

Chapter 213 Astrid

Chapter 213

After confirming the loyalty of the three third-level archmages, Helen, Mona, and Bodo.

Without hesitation, Lynn immediately issued an order, putting the three of them in full charge of sorting out and integrating all the extraordinary forces within the Kingdom of Eluria.

However, the original name "Spirit Eye Furnace" can no longer be used.

After all, the Spirit Eye Wizard had already been marked by the Wizard Council and the "Forgestone" and was a wanted target.

Under these circumstances, continuing to use the old name would undoubtedly be suicidal.

Therefore, Lynn made a decisive decision and gave the new organization a brand new name: Temple of Life.

A force that sounds unfamiliar and has just been established, yet its foundation is far beyond what ordinary people can imagine.

The Crimson Lotus Party, the Heart of the Sea Palace, the Silver Moon Castle... these originally independent and well-established extraordinary organizations were all brought under Lynn's strong leadership and became core components of the Temple of Life.

As a result, this newly established temple of life rose from obscurity to become the most powerful supernatural force in the entire Kingdom of Eluria almost overnight.

Its momentum is no less than that of the "Spirit Eye Furnace" back then.

The only difference is that the Spirit Eye Forge once possessed enough power to influence the geopolitical landscape of surrounding countries, while the Temple of Life controlled by Lynn has not yet stepped outside the borders of this kingdom.

But that's only a matter of time.

While the three third-level archmages were busy reshaping his power map and expanding his Temple of Life, Lynn himself remained secluded in the heart of the capital, in the imperial palace.

The capital city, deep within the imperial palace.

For ordinary people, the imperial palace represents the pinnacle of power and a symbol of prestige.

However, in Lynn's eyes, it was nothing more than a slightly glamorous backyard.

His Majesty the Emperor, who originally held the supreme position, had long been expelled by his orders and relegated to the most remote corner of the palace.

As for the mortal knights, guards, maids, and so on, they were all dismissed, not a single one was left.

The palace, though still magnificent and adorned with gold and jade, is now completely deserted.

Of these empty symbols of power, only two remained.

One is Lynn himself.

The other was that beautiful Empress.

However, the once incomparably noble empress is now filled with fear.

She had no idea what this suddenly appearing, incredibly powerful wizard intended to do, so she could only proceed with extreme caution and remain silent.

In the west wing of the palace, in an extremely luxurious golden hall.

A long table was laid out, adorned with pearls and jade, and brightly lit.

Lin En sat in the main seat with composure, appearing perfectly at ease, and possessing an even more supreme imperial aura than the emperor himself.

Standing to his left and right were two strikingly different, yet equally stunning, figures.

On the left, the woman in the white dress that hugged her figure and outlined her alluring curves was his personal maid, Beverly.

Her gaze was gentle, her lips curved in a smile, and she was always by my side.

On the right, a woman in a black dress as dark as night, with long hair cascading down her back and cold, captivating purple eyes, stood out—it was Princess Astrid of this kingdom.

Lynn looked at Astrid's still indifferent, mechanical face, his eyes narrowed slightly, and a few thoughts arose in his mind.

He already knew everything from the memories of the Spirit-Eyed Wizard.

This powerful wizard, who once ruled the entire kingdom of Eluria, relied on the queen, his personal concubine, and Astrid's birth mother.

Through the Empress's prestige, Lingmou was able to control the empire's central authority and maintain the balance of power.

Now, the true master of the kingdom has changed.

Lynn took over the position.

He also knew that he would have to stay here for quite some time to come.

This kingdom will become an important source of resources for him, supporting him on his long and arduous journey to the Morning Star.

Therefore, it is necessary to appoint a sufficiently reliable agent to manage the Kingdom of Eluria.

This person must be loyal and controllable, and also possess sufficient "legitimacy" to gain the trust of the kingdom's nobles, thereby stabilizing the situation and avoiding unnecessary turmoil.

"Should we continue to use the Spirit Eye's identity to control that Empress...?"

Lynn savored the food on her plate while weighing the pros and cons.

The thought lingered for only a few breaths before he dismissed it.

He is naturally suspicious and would never trust a woman as easily as Lingmou.

Moreover, the queen's loyalty was based on the fact that the Spirit Eye had altered her consciousness with "forbidden techniques," and Lynn could not accept this uncertainty.

"perhaps……"

His gaze shifted slightly, then suddenly fell on Astrid's flawless face, a deep meaning flashing in his eyes.

He was already fully aware of the complex entanglements between Astrid, the Spirit-Eyed Wizard, and the Queen.

He even fully acquired the mysterious sorcery that was considered forbidden by the "Forge Stone" from the Spirit Eye's memories.

The idea gradually took shape.

"Since I can't entrust this to someone else, I might as well... do it myself."

Lynn's gaze was deep and unfathomable; he had already made up his mind.

Lynn's plans for the future, though not yet detailed, already have a clear outline.

One of the key elements is the supreme treasure related to the divine essence of the Azure Sky Spirit.

He had tasted the sweetness of the power of faith and was also clearly aware that after leaving his original plane of existence, it would be extremely difficult to rely on naturally generated faith.

For this reason, Lynn had already set his sights on a grand plan:
He wants to "create" the power of faith himself!
Of course, this doesn't apply to the wizarding world. In a world that deeply resents gods, attempting to become a god is tantamount to digging one's own grave.

His goal is a primordial world in the endless planes that has not yet been touched by higher-level forces.

There, Lynn will cast his "divine incarnation" and establish a belief system.

Harvest the power of faith, and then use the power of the "Azure Sky Spirit" to nourish the spiritual power and divine status of the main body.

Although this step can only be taken after he has truly entered the realm of the Morning Star Wizards.

But before that, it would be most appropriate to prepare by cultivating a "divine avatar" in advance and polishing the vessel to carry the will.

Sharpening your axe won't delay your woodcutting; this saying is quite apt.

Moreover, this clone can also act as the ruler of his kingdom.

"Adapting to the union of religion and politics in advance?"

Lynn smiled slightly, but his gaze remained fixed on Astrid, deep and unfathomable, with a hint of scrutiny.

He could not possibly choose that Empress.

Despite her outstanding beauty, which could be described as the most beautiful woman among mortals, she was, after all, the possession of the Spirit-Eyed Wizard.

Lynn had absolutely no interest in anything that someone else had used, no matter how perfect it was.

Since the queen has been ruled out, the most suitable candidate among the entire royal family and nobility is not a noblewoman from a distant fiefdom.

Instead, it was the beautiful woman before him, with her cold demeanor and indifferent expression, Astrid.

“However…” Lynn’s eyes narrowed slightly, a faint smile playing on his lips, “I don’t want to take advantage of someone in distress.”

"Before we officially begin, let's let this former little princess of the furnace... wake herself up."

He raised his right hand, flicked his fingertips lightly, and a subtle ray of light flowed out.

The power of the scales is, in essence, coercive.

Once refined by the scales, one will become its slave.

However, this enslavement is not about erasing memories, but about suppressing memories and locking oneself in with absolute will.

Like Beverly, she was loyal to Lynn, so Lynn did not suppress her, and she always remembered everything.

The reason Astrid, Sonia, and even the Spirit-Eyed Wizard seem like "puppets" is simply because Lynn used the Scales of Control to suppress their own will. Now, what Lynn is doing is releasing Astrid's sealed memories.

"call out!"

A golden light silently fell on Astrid's forehead. She stood to the right of the dining table, her expression cold and icy, as if she hadn't noticed.

However, in the next instant, a golden light flashed across that sculpted face.

A glint of gold also appeared in her deep purple eyes.

The light flashed and disappeared in an instant, but it was like a flood bursting its banks, and in a flash, dormant memories surged forth.

Astrid stood still, her purple eyes suddenly trembled, and her pupils contracted sharply.

Even when she became a slave to the scales, she still had all sorts of memories, including the scenes of being ordered to go to Lynn's side.

She regained herself.

She remembered herself, and the details of the day she was ordered to come before Lynn.

At this moment, Astrid, who now possessed her own will, blushed slightly on her beautiful face, and her purple eyes held an indescribable emotion.

This little wizard, born in the furnace, was originally just a minor character she could easily destroy with a flick of her finger.

But as the world changes and tides rise and fall, this little wizard has become his own master!
Throughout these events, although Astrid lacked self-awareness, she retained memories, such as Lynn ordering her to lift her clothes and instructing the body-refining wizard, etc.

Not to mention his other actions, Lynn treated her like a maid throughout their time together!

During the time Astrid worked as a maid, memories kept resurfacing, and in her rage, her breasts heaved.

Finally, Astrid's emotions broke through her composure.

Astrid gritted her teeth, her purple eyes flashing with a complex mix of anger and shame, in the very first moment she regained her will.

She made her move!

boom!
A strange purple light suddenly burst forth from Astrid's body, like a bolt of lightning, sweeping across the entire restaurant.

Her beautiful eyes, as if sculpted from purple gemstones, shone with dazzling brilliance at this moment, with mysterious ripples in their depths like waves on water, as if they could pierce through the soul.

The Spirit-Eyed Wizard, once a fearsome presence for countless wizards, was most dreaded for his pair of pale eyes.

As his "physiological" daughter, Astrid naturally inherited a powerful eye technique.

At this moment, her purple eyes widened in anger, and her pupil technique was fully unleashed. A purple light containing the will to destroy rushed straight towards Lynn's brow!

This attack was incredibly fierce, containing all the rage and mental power of a late-stage level two wizard, comparable to the attack of a level three grand wizard!

If it were anyone else, let alone a level two wizard, even a regular level three wizard would be no match.

Without preparation, one could very well be injured by this single glint of light!

But Lynn didn't even flinch in the face of such a ferocious and astonishing attack.

He remained seated at the table, elegant in demeanor, his knife and fork still in his hands, even cutting the freshly seared steak on his plate.

He simply uttered a single word:

"stop."

Brief, yet unwavering.

In an instant, a golden phantom of scales slowly emerged from behind him, like a divine hammer of judgment, exuding a solemn and imposing aura.

The golden light shone down and quietly fell upon Astrid.

Her figure trembled suddenly, her pupils paused slightly, and a golden light seemed to flash deep within her purple eyes.

In an instant, the surging killing intent and the power of the eye technique suddenly receded like a tide!
Astrid frowned, gritting her teeth as she tried to break free. However, in her mental realm, it was as if a scale had transformed into a judge, standing at the pinnacle of her mind, suppressing all thoughts.

She was, in the end, still a slave to the scales.

"It will collapse on its own without being attacked."

Lynn murmured softly, not even bothering to raise his voice.

At this moment, Astrid's riot seemed like an absurd joke, ignited and extinguished as soon as it began.

"You'd better stay at this level to avoid causing unnecessary trouble."

As Lynn spoke, he flicked his fingers lightly again.

The scales of control slowly loosened, but only extended to the level of a wizard apprentice before abruptly stopping.

Astrid felt her spiritual energy flow within her body was blocked, almost completely locked. Her once incredibly powerful energy was now as weak as a small stream, barely perceptible!

Her beautiful eyes widened, she trembled with anger, her teeth clenched, her shame and indignation almost materializing.

"You! If you have the guts, kill me!"

She shouted angrily, her face flushed red, not from shyness, but from suppressed humiliation and resentment!

However, Lynn simply shook his head and sighed softly, his gaze mocking:

"Tsk tsk... Haven't you figured out the situation yet?"

"You won't die until I give you permission."

He spoke calmly, yet his words conveyed an almost ruthless sense of control.

Whether she lives or dies is not up to Astrid; it is not up to Astrid either.

Then, his gaze turned to Beverly, who had remained silent beside him.

The elven girl in the white dress stood quietly in the corner, like a silent white butterfly.

Even though Astrid had just erupted like a mad tiger, she remained completely unmoved, her eyes as calm as still water.

After being refined by the scales, Beverly has become different from before; she is more resilient and calmer.

"Bevney, she's in your hands now."

Lynn wiped his mouth, put down his knife and fork, and spoke calmly but in a way that left no room for argument.

"Make her fully understand her situation, and before becoming the 'next queen,' first teach her to be a qualified maid."

"Yes, Master."

Beverly smiled gently and bowed gracefully to Lynn.

She wore a white dress, her snow-white chest fully exposed to Lynn's eyes, yet she showed no shyness whatsoever.

Astrid, standing to the side, paused slightly, a hint of confusion quietly appearing in her purple eyes.

"Maid"? She could understand that to some extent. But "Queen"? What did that mean?
However, before she could ask any further questions, she was firmly grasped by Beverly's slender yet strong wrist.

"Let's go, Your Highness."

Beverly smiled, her voice soft yet carrying an irresistible sense of oppression.

Before Astrid could recover from the humiliation and the shock of being stripped of her power, she was already being led into a "maid training" session that was all hers alone...

She once stood high above, proud and aloof, like an iceberg or snow lotus.

Now, however, he must experience humiliation and obedience before a lowly elf girl.

Lynn, however, had already turned and left; he had more important things to do.

He must master the forbidden technique inherited from the "Forge Stone" in a short period of time.

"If it were me, I wouldn't have ended up with half a daughter like the Spirit Eye Wizard."

As he pondered, he disappeared into the long corridors deep within the palace gardens.

"My divine avatar only needs to be controlled by my own soul fragments. It is perfect and flawless, and cannot be interfered with by others."

The night was as still as water, and the moonlight was bright and clear.

A snow lotus born in the royal family is guided and taught by Estri, who was born in the mud...

However, Lynn wasn't very interested in how Beverly trained Astrid.

He didn't care about the process; he only wanted the result: an obedient and completely submissive Astrid.

(End of this chapter)