Full-Time Magician: Demon Mage

Chapter 276 The Competition Begins

The existence of any organization must have its purpose.

Why do so many mages want to join them?

It's all about access to resources, connections, and social status.

Mo Fan didn't want to join any faction, so naturally he couldn't obtain the hidden benefits.

All Han Ji could do was rely on personal connections to help, and he couldn't even use internal resources. Even if he wanted to provide financial assistance, he would have to pay out of his own pocket.

As the president of the Ancient Capital Bell Tower Magic Association, he naturally has a large following and a large number of subordinates, and he also needs to face the crisis of the undead.

He didn't have many resources, and almost none of them could help Mo Fan. Besides, given Mo Fan's roguish yet proud nature, he wouldn't accept his help.

Since the other party is also prone to causing trouble, it's a good idea to offer help in terms of personal relationships, to shield him from overt targeting by certain forces and individuals, and to give him a boost.

But that's all. If he interferes too much, he'll easily be criticized by outsiders and cause controversy among his subordinates.

After all, providing excessive assistance is not in accordance with regulations and is highly suspected of abusing one's position and power.

He's not the kind of person who's always thinking about personal gain; his fairness and impartiality are one of the reasons he became the chairman.

The president of a top-tier city's magic association is not a position that just anyone can attain, not to mention that countless eyes are watching.

All eyes were on Wang Teng. How would he react to the invitation from the court's chief mage, Pang Lai? He would probably accept, right?

Wang Teng remained unfazed. The invitation was somewhat unexpected, and whether he accepted or not was not a particularly important decision for him.

His core support remains with the Lingyin Trial Council, where he and Tang Yue form a stable bond, and Tang Zhong has already expressed his stance.

His fundamental purpose was to seek temporary protection and to eliminate interference from certain forces when he was weak or in his subsequent plans.

This way, he can focus on his cultivation and development. Accepting a court senator would be a bonus, but if it conflicts with his core supporters, it's best to avoid it.

After all, the Royal Mage Corps represents the highest magical institution in the country, with numerous powerful individuals and countless top-tier mages, and various forces are involved.

If he rashly joins in, it will be difficult to avoid attracting attention from all sides, which could easily disrupt his plans and go against his fundamental purpose.

However, if the core base remains unchanged, and Tang Zhong is willing to back him up, then his joining the group will not be like a rootless duckweed.

In this situation, anyone who wants to target him needs to think twice, since dealing with someone who is alone versus someone who is backed by a powerful force is drastically different.

So he quietly turned his gaze to Tang Zhong, wanting to hear his opinion.

Tang Zhong still had a smile on his face, his eyes filled with certainty, and he nodded almost imperceptibly. He instantly understood what Wang Teng meant.

I was also pleased that the other party seemed to have seen through the hidden danger and knew to seek my advice.

The struggle for power is never a simple matter, and Zhu Meng's past experience had already served as a wake-up call for him.

As the highest magical institution in the country, the Royal Mage Corps wields power to suppress the various magical forces beneath it.

It would be best if someone from one's own faction could be included, especially for a parliamentary position.

This position already carries a lot of influence. As for the president of the Palace Mage Association, forget about it. Even Zhu Meng couldn't handle it. If it weren't for his vigorous purge strategy, he wouldn't even be qualified for nomination.

"Then thank you for the chief's recommendation. I am willing to join the Royal Mage Corps."

After receiving Tang Zhong's message, Wang Teng immediately grasped the key point. He understood it quickly once he considered it from the perspective of self-interest.

He will become Tang Zhongyi's bridgehead within the palace sorcerers, responsible for securing more benefits, and the other party will become his staunch supporter.

Cooperation is mutually beneficial, and the bond of trust between the two parties still lies in his relationship with Tang Yue.

Of course, all of this is based on his exceptional strength and talent; without this foundation, nothing else matters.

"Haha~ Okay! I'll be waiting for your graduation day!"

Pang Lai was very pleased to be able to recruit a young mage with exceptional talent and strength for the country, who would be a great asset in the future.

Perhaps in a few years, he could become one of the pillars of the court's mage corps!

It's always best to win over such geniuses early on, otherwise unexpected things can easily happen, such as trying to win them over with huge sums of money, whether from domestic or foreign sources.

True geniuses are always sought after by all sides, and once one is acquired, it can guarantee a deterrent effect for a long time to come.

As for whether Wang Teng can become a super-level mage upon graduation?

Such trivial questions never even crossed his mind.

"Old Feng, I won't interfere with your plans."

After Pang Lai finished speaking, he turned and left. Feng Li should be aware of his reminder. The rest is the work of the mentor team.

Also leaving were Chairman Han Ji and Judge Tang Zhong.

As Feng Li watched the chief leave, he sighed inwardly. Had he come to inspect the work and, incidentally, invite a genius prodigy?

"Ahem~ Alright, let's continue our previous topic. This time, the five of you will be on stage."

"In terms of basic tactics, Wang Teng will be the core of the team's offense and defense, Mu Ningxue will take on the responsibility of the destruction mage, Nan Jue will be responsible for defense and counterattack, Jiang Shaoxu will cooperate with Mu Ningxue, and Jiang Yu, your contracted beast will act as an assassin to try to interfere with the opponent and deal with the summoners that the opponent may bring out."

"How well you can shine in this highly anticipated opening match depends on your own performance."

He didn't want to say too much; this personnel configuration was already extremely strong, and the rest was up to them to fight on their own.

After more than half an hour of adjusting their state, the contestants began to prepare for the competition.

There are many Colosseums in Venice; this is just one of the opening arenas.

The magic flatlands alone are roughly an oval battlefield, about 500 meters long and 300 meters wide, which is quite an exaggerated scale.

It's no easy feat to get Venice, where land is incredibly valuable, to vacate such a piece of land.

The magic arena is very large, which means that the spectator seats are also densely packed.

However, considering the inherent dangers of magical battles, even with the protective barrier, not too many ordinary people will be allowed to crowd into the arena to watch.

Ordinary people's viewing rights are restricted to the edge of the seats. The closer to the battle area, the higher the viewing requirements, even requiring high-level mages as a minimum.

This ensures the safety of spectators without causing a lack of popularity due to insufficient audience numbers.

With the addition of existing magical technology, battle scenes, whether viewed from above, in close-up, from the side, or from the front, will be transmitted to the viewer's eyes without any omissions.

There's no need to worry about missing out on the exciting moments of the magic competition; the only thing missing might be the immersive experience of being there in person.

(End of this chapter)