Of course Root saw Oliva's obvious silence and the mist in his eyes that quickly disappeared.
Even though his heart had been tempered and his emotions rarely fluctuated, after he figured out what happened to Aislin, he couldn't hold back his sigh, and his mood was even lower for a long time.
It wasn't until these two days that Root regained his energy... He had already learned how to sort out his mood through losses again and again.
Otherwise, how could he remain firm despite so many blows.
But he can also understand Oliva's sadness. Oliva, this child... may have a rough mind, but he is not evil-minded.
Although Aisling has caused him a lot of trouble and has always regarded him as an imaginary enemy... their competition actually has a tacit understanding.
They always regard each other as their last opponent.
And in the Tower of Black Mystery, no, it should be said that as long as it is a place like the Magic Tower, competitors will never have the last word.
Therefore, Oliva and Aisling are actually tacit collaborators in a competitive atmosphere.
No matter how discordant they are, when they have a common enemy, they join forces very quickly.
It's just that Oliva didn't like Aislin's attitude towards her own people, so she often had tit-for-tat confrontations with her on such matters... And in the magic tower, it's easiest to maintain your own people's opinions.
If their common enemy still has the opportunity to leave judgment on their relationship, then there is no way Aisling and Oliva can become eighth-ring mages.
As for Root's students, they were a little confused about the situation of the two of them... After all, in front of them, the two of them were fighting fiercely.
But Gilbert, Root felt that that guy might have figured it out during the last hall meeting.
Also, although Root didn't care much about his origin, people with aristocratic backgrounds would still be very sensitive to interpersonal relationships even if they were not so meticulous in nature.
That's an instinctive reaction they've developed since childhood.
Not to mention Gilbert.
That guy was able to live so comfortably despite being seriously injured and having a terrible temper, all because of his sharp reflexes.
Root knew very well that his love was a double-edged sword at any time. Only by knowing how to avoid the people facing him could he always stand in his hall.
He can indeed prevent others from harming his students, but he cannot prevent them from harming themselves.
This is also the reason why he is so protective of his shortcomings and does not have more students around him than Nicholson.
Nicholson's student base is indeed large, but among direct students, there is actually no gap between them.
It's just that Nicholson used his own blood to make up for the number of outstanding students who chose Root because of the level gap between Root and him, and the number of students who were consumed a bit because of his carelessness.
On Root's side, it can only be said that the consumption is small, but... the real enemies of inner-ring mages in big magic towers like them are basically themselves.
Even if someone else is causing trouble, it is their own desires that lead them to a dead end.
Therefore, even Root would not pay much attention to such students.
What he really cared about was only those students who could sit on both sides of his hall and have the confidence to say whatever they wanted.
Root shook his head gently.
Even though his mood had recovered a lot, he still easily fell into memories in the past two days.
Aisling.
No matter how many shortcomings this girl had, she always respected and loved Root.
As a result, it just disappeared without a trace.
The most helpless and regretful thing for Root was that he couldn't even help that girl get revenge.
No, it should be said that I couldn't even say anything to take revenge on her.
Because the person who chose to make Aislin disappear was herself.
Root would never lie to himself... Now, of course, this 'Aisling' is already his enemy.
However, the reason why he became his enemy was his stance, not revenge for Aisling.
"Teacher...is this all we can do?" Oliva asked softly.
"What you don't have can't be found," Root said coldly.
Of course he thought about whether there was a way to save Aislin, but unfortunately, that girl was an illusory existence.
And the disappearing illusion doesn't even have a soul.
"No, I'm not talking about that." Oliva lowered his head, veins appeared on the back of his clasped hands, "I mean, isn't it okay to let Aislin have a cemetery of her own?
Even if that piece of wrapping paper can never be found again, at least it will let people know that there once was a piece of paper named Aislin in the world.
Rather...when she reveals her true self, the name Aisling will no longer exist."
Oliva knew very well that no matter who the real Aisling was, Root actually chose to endure this, which proved her strength.
A deep background can indeed make people retreat, but if it can make him die silently and leave no trace behind, then background is just an adjective, even if you have heard of it.
As long as you have some ability and let people know that you can't kill a guy in one shot, background is a term that makes people feel pressured.
Therefore, once Aislin reveals her identity in the future, the name 'Aislin' will even disappear from history... When others mention this matter again in a long, long time, who will use her?
Former name?
Oliva has read a lot of history books, so of course he understands them very well.
Oliva really hopes to leave a mark on her little sister who has occupied most of her life.
But he also understands that all of this can only be established without affecting the overall situation.
They are inherently weak people, and they have to be careful every step they take... Therefore, no matter how small their wishes are, they cannot be expressed easily.
Oliva himself never thought that he would have the courage to say this.
Originally, he was a person who knew how to protect himself wisely!
Root glanced at his first disciple... No matter how unconvinced Aislin was before, now, this is no longer a topic that needs to be discussed... He shook his head gently: "It's difficult, Ollie.
Wa, very difficult.”
Looking at Oliva who lowered his head, he sighed softly: "If it is possible, of course I will fight for it."
Oliva raised his head suddenly.
"I... don't want to make people think that all my years of preference have been fed to dogs.
That’s too embarrassing.”
Although Root said it very coldly, Oliva couldn't help but laugh, although it was still a little stiff and desolate.
"I don't know if this is drinking poison, or if it's to make you sober up early." Root glanced at Oliva and spoke very calmly, "Aislin is still slowly dissolving the poison in her body.
The period of layering paper.
She will do things seriously, but she will also suddenly want to do bad things.
I can only look at it like that.
If you still can't accept the reality, just watch it!
Just think of Aisling as suffering from a serious illness that will inevitably lead to death... the kind that leads to death every second of every day.
But, can you do it without showing any abnormality?"
Oliva nodded seriously, then shook his head violently: "No, teacher, I can't do it."
He lowered his head gently, with a hint of jerkiness in his voice: "Teacher, I really can't do it.
I, probably, can accept Aisling's death, but I can't accept this outcome.
Every second I see her, I need to suppress my murderous intent.
Aisling is gone, why does she exist?
I know that my thoughts are stupid, and I also understand that the other party is not powerful enough for me to touch... But the more this happens, the more..."
He didn't say any more, but Root could understand Oliva's thoughts.
In fact, when he returned from his dream at midnight, he also had this thought: How great would it be if it were possible for this person to die in the name of Aislin?
Then his Aisling will always be Aisling, not some inexplicable god or demon.
However, he couldn't do anything.
Just like in the past, I could only watch my teachers and brothers die calmly.
Watching them frantically calculating how to die every day to buy more time for the Tower of Black Mystery, listening to the various plans they desperately tried to instill in themselves... At that time, Lute was really helpless.
In the sadness and anger.
Root could only enter meditation after clearing his mind of wanting to die with them.
Although he is indeed, as the teacher said, mentally strong enough to accept all this and be able to get rid of all its influence...but he is also a human being!
Even though his teacher and senior brother finally found a way to prevent Lute from going crazy due to loneliness, Lute still had to go through life and death more than a dozen times before he got out of that emotional predicament.
After he came out, he was indeed a very qualified tower master, but he did almost kill the old Root.
Of course Root is now relieved...especially after he reached the eighth ring with almost no difficulties, and even came into contact with the ninth ring line.
In this world, there are no nine-ring mages as young as Lute. They are all people of the same era as his teacher.
However, Root smiled coldly, who is willing to accept such a life?
Letting go of the past does not mean that you are willing to live that kind of life.
The main reason why he can become the ninth ring is his talent and willpower, not his experience... If there weren't so many bad things, Root believes that he can still get to where he is today, it just takes a little longer.
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How to choose between the two, Lute didn't know if he was pretending to be innocent because he was getting something...but he really hoped that he could still be the young man who lived happily under the protection of his teachers and senior brothers.
