Full-Time Magician: Demon Mage

Chapter 454 Thriving

After a brief discussion, the three left the manor satisfied.

"You..." Tang Yue looked at Wang Teng, who was sitting on the sofa deep in thought, and wondered whether she should say something.

"It's nothing. I was just thinking about something. Their invitation to me isn't as complicated as you think."

"Their goal is simply to keep me in line with certain positions; whether it's chief or president doesn't really matter."

A reassuring smile flashed across Wang Teng's face. Compared to the others who were difficult to deal with and impossible to reason with, he was clearly easier to approach and communicate with, and had not yet been corrupted by all sorts of messy things.

From what he knew about the city councilors, many of them were self-serving and fiercely vying for power in peacetime, but during wartime, not a single one of them was seen.

They claimed that they were only responsible for managing the city and not for major security incidents; that was the business of the Guardian Mage Corps and the Magic Association.

They even play the role of those who are struggling financially at the front while enjoying the benefits at home, eager to take over all industries and expand their own pockets.

After three days of rain in Hangzhou, and the city being attacked by sea monsters, some abnormal comments appeared online, leading some wavering people to abandon their businesses and move to safer places.

When those people realize what's happening, they might even berate him, blaming him for not acting sooner or later, but only after they've sold their assets.

Wang Teng wasn't interested in those sordid matters; instead, he gleaned insights from this incident into the national response to the Hall of Heroes.

Basically, we maintain a default supportive attitude, since power itself has no good or bad attributes, only how the user uses it.

This is probably what most people think, and it's no wonder they can accept the Hall of Heroes.

The power is there, so why not use it!

Therefore, he will soon become the largest Heroic Spirit arms dealer in the entire French world, and the goods he purchases will be paid for with Summoning Magic Energy.

The very existence of weapons is sometimes a false proposition.

Just like in the same world, the US exports weapons all over the world. They will tell you that weapons are not evil, but those who pick up weapons are evil.

They'll just tell you to condemn the people who started the war, and then they'll continue selling weapons on both sides with a clear conscience, making huge profits.

Without weapons, people might just be hurling insults at each other, but once they have a choice, there will always be radicals who break the deadlock and things get out of control.

Ironically, most people believed their explanation, which just goes to show how abstract reality can be.

As long as he abides by the rules he sets, the summoners who benefit from them will naturally defend him and even pretend not to see the hidden dangers.

As for his promotion and salary increase to become the chief, it was indeed because he was slightly schemed against by the three of them, and his indifferent attitude also played a part.

With those three no longer present, Wang Teng has finally come to his senses. As his strength grows daily, his presence becomes increasingly prominent.

This kind of presence will automatically create a power siphon effect, and those with ulterior motives will be unconsciously attracted to him and then want to seize benefits from him.

Whether it's good or bad, judging it solely by good or bad seems too pale. The world itself is gray and has no fixed boundaries; good and bad are too narrow-minded.

Just like Shao Zheng and others, it's difficult to judge whether their actions were good or bad, as they were purely motivated by a desire to keep him serving in China.

The other party's starting point was not for their own benefit, but for the benefit of the nation.

Dongfang Wu approached us for the sake of the aristocratic families' own interests, but in reality, he also represented the interests of some people. Would you say he was good or bad?

Becoming one of the chiefs wasn't a big deal for him; it was just something to do when he was bored.

After all, with Leng Qing as their secretary, the other party is able to handle many things well.

He would only be able to step up and contribute in a real battle, which is not much different from his current situation.

In the same position, some people are so idle that they turn a blind eye and let it pass, or even just close both eyes at the same time, and the world will be at peace.

Some people work tirelessly, attending to every detail, striving for perfection in every aspect to create a more comfortable life for everyone.

Of course, there are different types of chiefs. Pang Lai is more or less the latter. Although he can't be either the former or the latter, he can compromise, which will make things much easier.

Becoming the chief also has some advantages. This position itself allows him to access more information, giving him a clear understanding of changes around the world and the actions of the aristocratic alliance.

"It's good that you can handle it." Tang Yue said immediately with a smile, feeling relieved. She had been worried that the other party wouldn't be able to handle it.

In her memory, Wang Teng didn't seem to like dealing with such trivial matters, and subconsciously felt that the other party lacked experience.

"I'm going upstairs to cultivate. Talk to me later if you need anything."

Wang Teng then got up and left. He hadn't really practiced in the rest area outside last night, as it was a rather chaotic place.

As for going to the Gulf again? That's unnecessary; having a few people watching over things is enough.

……

With the two sea monsters no longer causing trouble in Hangzhou, the sun finally shone again after a long time. In addition, the Imperial Guards and Military Mages quickly eliminated the lurking sea monsters in the city, so safety was basically guaranteed.

Many people have already gone out and onto the streets, and many shops have begun cleaning up the accumulated mud and water.

As a councilor in Hangzhou, he naturally knows how to promptly arrange for personnel to clean up the city's garbage and repair damaged public facilities.

This created a large number of jobs, at least guaranteeing the living expenses of a considerable number of people.

As the epicenter of the battle, the bay saw the Tang family and the Dongfang family mobilize their entire forces, with various ships sailing the river and trucks carrying away the spoils of war from the sea monsters.

The entire bay was bustling with activity!

This scene was naturally spread, and various media outlets began to dig deeper into the information.

News from Hangzhou quickly spread online, with various real-time reports emerging one after another.

As a coastal city that was attacked, it received attention from almost the entire nation.

Some of these are quite interesting, such as the fact that the Shepherd Family promotes the heroic and fearless spirit of the Guardian Mage and Military Commander online.

The post also included a picture of Mu Junsi recuperating in the hospital, and the picture of him fully wrapped up drew praise from netizens!

The Dongfang family was praising Dongfang Wu, and incidentally, they also mentioned Mu Junsi. The shocking scene of the two releasing super-level magic was also strangely captured on camera.

That scene of lightning and fire intertwined brought many mid-to-high-level mages to a collective climax, and their praise for the Mu family and the Dongfang family was endless.

At the Hangzhou councilor's disaster relief press conference, he also expressed his special thanks to all the high-level mages who appeared, especially Wang Teng, a councilor from the Forbidden City.

Wang Teng's killing of the two sea monsters did not generate much of a reaction, because in the public's limited understanding, it was expected that a councilor would have such strength, and that this was what a normal councilor should be like.

They would pay more attention to the visible scenes, such as the super-level magic intertwined with lightning and fire!

……

"Hmph~ These people are so short-sighted!"

In Shanghai's Qingtian Hunting Grounds, Lingling was surfing the internet at high speed with her computer, engaging in intense online battles with those people!

Old Bao sat to the side, watching Lingling, who was completely immersed in the world of the internet, muttering something from time to time.

A pair of small hands typed rapidly, as if they were about to knock the computer out of its sockets.

"Lingling~ It's time for lunch." He couldn't help but remind her.

"I'm not hungry yet~"

Lingling didn't even turn her head. After speaking, she reached for the snacks next to her. Ever since she received the big red envelope from Wang Teng last time, she has basically never lacked money.

Seeing that she wasn't going to stop anytime soon, Old Man Bao thought, "Fine, I'll just cook her a bowl of noodles later."

He missed the days when Leng Qing was still here; back then, he didn't have to cook for himself.

(End of this chapter)