Reject me, you damn woman.

Lin En was silent for a moment, then he said:

"I said, I'm here to join you, with sincerity."

He paused, then said:

"In this rare item master exam, in order to achieve your goal, you even replaced all the examiners except Master Gust. Now, there is a missing link in this support, and you must need another force to make up for it."

Old Tarn nodded with a dark face.

Salion was the inspector representative of Shadow Knight. Now that he was "absent without reason", Shadow Knight would definitely let other people fill this vacancy to ensure the completion of the exam. However, it was too late to arrange for people inside the Magic Bell Tower to fill the position.

To put it bluntly, it wouldn't be a big deal if one of the examiners died, but the Shadow Knight, who was the weakest but in the most critical position, was shot dead by Lynn. If Salion hadn't been aggressive, he would even think that Lynn did it on purpose.

"It's a coincidence that I'm familiar with the Shadow Knight team that's been active at Eden College recently, their captain, Miss Sylva. If I help you, not only will you get an informant among the students, but you can also get information about the Shadow Knights' movements. It's a good deal, isn't it?"

Obviously, Lynn's opinion is tempting.

However, Old Tarn was somewhat hesitant to place the key bet of Shadow Knight's movements on Lynn, an "outsider".

Just as he was about to ask Latina for her opinion, he heard Lin En continue:

"By the way, you don't need to explain your purpose to me. This transaction is just me unilaterally providing you with information about the Shadow Knights and intelligence about the students."

Hearing this, not only Old Tarn, but also Latina's eyes changed.

Because Lynn's conditions have gone from being tempting to being irresistible.

He could have been the one who held the key, but he voluntarily gave up this qualification and was willing to become a chess piece, handing the initiative to them... Why?

Old Tarn and Latina exchanged glances and were about to speak.

"Of course, I have one extra condition."

When he heard that Lin En had other conditions, Old Tarn was relieved.

"Transactions are mutual. We understand this, Your Highness Lin En."

Lin En nodded, quietly apologized to Elena in his heart, and said slowly:

"I ask you not to let a student named Elena pass the assessment no matter what."

Silence fell again. Seeing that the other party did not agree to such a simple request immediately, Lin En's expression gradually became solemn.

After a while, Latina suddenly nodded:

"That's it. I agree."

Lynn breathed a sigh of relief.

This wave is definitely stable!

.........

After seeing Lin off, Old Tarn bowed his head slightly and said respectfully to Latina:

"Sir, is it really appropriate for you to agree to his request so easily?"

Latina sat back on the sofa, stretched her slender waist, and said:

"Tain, don't be so nervous. Tari's order is that we are fully responsible for this mission. We can still give this level of commitment."

Tarn said worriedly:

"But, Lord Farsight's order is to take away all the students who have passed the examination......"

"Then how about you face the possible accusations from the Withered Ring?"

Tarn shut up instantly.

"Among the students who passed the assessment, there may be future members of the Twelve Rings. It's just a possibility. Lord Farsight didn't make it clear, right?"

Old Tarn could only nod, speechless.

"not to mention,"

Latina smiled softly.

"In order to prevent us from forcibly taking away the little girl named Elena, His Highness Lin En is willing to turn himself into our pawn. You want to destroy such a romantic story. Are you allergic to romance?"

"what do you mean?"

Beads of sweat appeared on old Tarn's forehead. After this adult regained his youth, his personality kept jumping back and forth from a steady and mature archmage to a frivolous and naughty little girl. Sometimes he found it difficult to cope with it.

"Why don't we give them a little help and help them achieve their goals?"

Latina pushed up her round glasses.

"Elena will 'accidentally' know the truth and know how much His Highness Lin En has paid for her. Just think of it as a small gift from me to His Highness. He doesn't need to be polite to me~"

...................

ps: Um, sorry everyone, the long-distance bus the author was riding in stalled on the highway, and was stuck on the roadside for a long time before the rescue vehicle arrived. It was already very late when I arrived at school. I also ran around for some thesis-related work, so the update is a little late. I have to defend my graduation thesis tomorrow, which is really unlucky...

However, for college students, a defense is equivalent to four years of wasted study...so this is all for tonight. I will update it for free after the defense is passed. Sorry again!

Chapter 57: If Xiao Ai finds out (4k)

"The above is all the content of the rare item master exam. Do you have any questions?"

The next day, next to the teleportation array, Latina was floating in the air using arcane magic while chewing bubble gum, and the sound of arcane magic spread throughout the place.

The students taking the test looked at each other in bewilderment.

Although the rules of the Treasure Master Examination vary from year to year and do not prohibit candidates from fighting each other, there are still few that are as direct as this year.

The competition for rare objects is the theme of this year's assessment.

The marked rare objects will be scattered throughout the mountain. All the candidates have to do is to find the marked rare objects and then successfully bring them out and hand them in to the examiner.

There was nothing wrong with the rules themselves. The two core elements of the unfamiliar mountain environment and the search for objects both tested the ability of the treasure hunter. However, the most crucial rule was the last sentence that Latina added as if unintentionally:

“No limit to the means.”

The only thing that is not restricted in the exam is the method of obtaining the answer.

As long as you hand in the marked rare item, it doesn't matter whether you picked it up on the roadside, it fell from the sky, it was a reward for defeating Warcraft... or you snatched it from other candidates, it all doesn't matter.

The examination for the master of rare items usually focuses on the ability to make and use rare items, but this is the first time that competition is encouraged so blatantly.

As the rules were announced, the look in many people's eyes changed. The way they looked at the people around them changed from purely looking at competitors to gradually becoming defensive and gloomy.

Some people also exchanged glances and then stood together silently to make their stance clear.

There is no limit to the means, and cooperation first is naturally a means.

In comparison, the three people who stayed together in the crowd from beginning to end were particularly eye-catching, because only one of them was wearing the teleportation identification stone that only the contestants had.

Lin En raised his eyebrows and glanced at Elena, whose hands were already cold and nervous. He did not miss any opportunity to throw cold water on her:

"Humph, if you're scared before the exam even starts, you might as well just give up. You won't pass anyway."

Elena suddenly understood, clenched her fists and lowered her head slightly.

Lin En was telling me that if I gave up before the game started, I had already lost.

Was I really too nervous? I couldn't even think of this.

Thank you, Lynn!

Historia glared at Lin En, grabbed Elena's shoulders, waved her fist and said, "Don't be afraid, Xiao Ai. If anyone dares to bully you, remember what he looks like. Come out and tell me, and I'll help you beat him up!"

This domineering declaration immediately attracted a lot of attention in the square. After seeing the ambitious Historia, the contestants suddenly realized and labeled Elena a "waste".

The backer is just a small piece of trash at the first ring level. How powerful can I be? I will eliminate her first!

“It seems to be messed up.”

Historia couldn't help scratching her head.

"You are truly a genius."

Lynn noticed the gazes around him and exclaimed in admiration, unable to help but feeling a pity.

Why didn't I think of this way of attracting hatred for Elena? Wouldn't this increase the level of hatred?

"Okay you two,"

Elena had no choice but to comfort the two of them after taking a look at the portal that was about to open completely.

"Okay, Xiao Ai, don't worry, have some confidence in me, the exam is about to start, go to the side and wait for me."

"Why do you only talk about me and not him?"

Historia said aggrievedly.

"Why are you scolding Lin En? I can't thank him enough..."

After these words were spoken, Historia and Lynn both showed uncomfortable expressions.

"I'd better not join Historia-sama. I'm also afraid of being hated for no reason. There is no doubt about the threats after the exam. I don't know what the meaning of this behavior is."

Lynn sighed, spread his hands, and walked aside.

"Ha, what do you mean? I don't even want to be with you!"

Wait.....threats after the exam don't make sense?

Historia, who was about to get angry, rolled her eyes, and suddenly stuck out her tongue, snorted, and without hesitation chose the opposite direction of Lin En.

Elena smiled, and the moment the portal opened, she followed the other candidates for the Treasure Master exam and entered the portal one after another.

A few minutes later, most of the contestants passed through the teleportation array one after another. On the higher stands, Latina had returned to the judges' seat at some point. At this time, the other examiners, led by Gust, were staring at the magic water mirror in front of them, which reflected the scene on the square.

Gust looked normal, but Old Tarn looked at the picture on the water mirror with a strange look in his eyes. When he saw Latina return, he winked at her.

Latina looked at the picture in the water mirror and found that the figure in the center looked particularly familiar.

"Your Highness Lin En?"

Latina blurted out.

After watching Elena enter the teleportation array for a while, Lin En, who had already walked to the edge of the square, suddenly turned back, took out a teleportation identification stone from his arms and hung it on his chest, and followed the remaining crowd to the teleportation array.

This time is different from the previous minor fights, but it is an important plot related to the future development of the plot. Lin En will not put everything on the transaction with the Magic Clock Tower.

In order to prevent the plot from going in a strange direction, or Elena the protagonist bursting with aura and passing the exam, he decided to blend in to hinder Elena's exam, which is also the reason why he wants to separate from Historia.

However, just as Lin En was queuing up to enter the portal, a pair of conspicuous fiery red twin ponytails in front of him suddenly caught Lin En's attention.

"No way?"

Lin En frowned when he saw the man's back clearly. When he wanted to take another look, the figure had already entered the teleportation array. Helplessly, Li En could only quickly catch up.

..........

A blue teleportation array suddenly lit up from the void, and Historia jumped out of it with one step, laughing triumphantly:

"Mehahahaha, the test for a rare item master is just like this. Didn't the great princess catch my flaw?"

Yes, in the process of competing with Lynn, Historia felt that she had been greatly inspired, and her clever IQ also helped her regain the high ground in the fierce battle with the cunning Lynn.

Threats after the exam are meaningless, so isn't it okay as long as it's meaningful during the exam?

Although the exam for treasure masters seems extremely formal, it is actually an exam that anyone can take as long as they pay five imperial coins. It is more casual than a call girl in a red-light district.

While Historia and Lin En were acting separately, she quickly rushed to the registration office to register for qualifications. After getting the teleportation stone, she immediately entered the examination room through the teleportation array.

Of course, she did not take the exam to obtain the qualification of a rare item master, but Her Royal Highness the Princess suddenly realized something.

Since all I have to do is get the marked object, and there are no restrictions on the methods and means, why can't I become Elena's means?

She just wants...

"A lone little fellow?"

Suddenly, a disdainful voice sounded from behind.

Historia turned around and saw three men and women dressed as nobles gathered together. Two of them were first-ring arcanists, and the other one was stronger, stronger than himself but not much, probably at the second-ring level.

The person who spoke earlier was the boy from the second ring who was in the lead.

"Why waste your time talking to her? Just get rid of her right away..."

boom!

A fireball streaked across the sky and was thrown directly at the mocking girl. After a flash of light, her figure disappeared in the examination room.