The archmage's sudden appearance surprised everyone standing on Viktor's side.

Both Aurelion and Erica deeply felt the Archmage's immense power.

Especially when Gwen awakens and regains her emotions, he easily imprisones her, rendering her unable to move.

That moment of magic made people feel the unfathomable depth of the archmage.

However, is the Grand Mage friend or foe?

To be honest, no one can give a clear answer.

Neither Aurelion nor Erica had ever seen the Archmage.

Although Erica knew that the Mage Council had connections with Professor Victor, the councilors never mentioned the Archmage.

Even those in the know, including the Mage Council, were puzzled by the Archmage's appearance.

The councilors were pleasantly surprised by the Archmage's appearance, and they were extremely grateful that he had saved them from Gwen's sword.

Ultimately, however, Gwen's sudden attack posed little threat to Heim Horn.

The worst that can happen is death.

This is not just a casual remark.

Although Heim Horn did not anticipate Gwen's attack, the worst outcome was that he would be unable to withstand the blow.

The problem is, even Hades is on their side.

Would this god of death really just stand by and watch them die?

Simply put, what they feared least in this scene was death.

Despite Victor's current serious injuries, if he were to actually die, Hades would probably have to find a way to get him out.

Hades protected Victor purely because he didn't want to see him return to Hell and cause him even more trouble.

Hades couldn't beat Victor in a fight, nor could he win an argument; he was truly fed up with Viktor.

Viktor's serious injury was, for them, also something that was written into the plot.

In other words, the Mage Council is essentially just there to go through the motions of the story and solidify Gwen's convictions.

Now, the pre-planned storyline is nearing its end.

The gods are gone, Aurelion is no longer the emperor, and the curse of emperors' short lives seems to have been lifted.

Gwen's divine status as the goddess of justice has also completely disappeared; without faith, there is no longer a goddess of justice.

All they need now is an ending for this divine war to come to a perfect conclusion.

However, the Grand Master's sudden appearance took all the councilors present by surprise.

After the initial surprise and shock, many members of parliament finally came to their senses, their minds filled with doubt.

Because the archmage is like an intruder who suddenly barges into the plot.

The plot was progressing smoothly, and everyone was about to successfully complete their mission.

However, his sudden appearance abruptly pushed the plot, which was already nearing its end, into a new extension.

This is also the main reason why many members of parliament were extremely puzzled after they realized what had happened.

Heim Horn, in particular, had been deep in thought ever since the Archmage appeared.

Is the Grand Master also an actor?

That shouldn't be the case... Could it be that the Archmage had actually met with Victor in secret long ago?

Or is there something he doesn't know?

No way, this scene wasn't in the script!

However, these questions remain unanswered at this moment.

Even if he wanted to step forward and question them now, this was not the right time.

If we ask about the exit, wouldn't that directly expose that they're putting on an act?

As a professional actor,

As long as the director doesn't yell "cut" during filming, he has to keep acting.

Even if it's impromptu, the transition must be perfect.

With that in mind, as the chief member of the Mage Council, he naturally straightened his back when he met the Grand Mage.

Even with its body covered in phantoms, it exudes an arrogant and domineering aura that cannot be underestimated.

Of course, the audience at the scene did not care about the reaction of the Mage Council.

They were only busy praising the Grand Master's wisdom and justice, and admiring his power and mystery.

Amidst the continued cheers, only Lia looked worried.

Her brows were furrowed, her expression anxious, and without realizing it, her knuckles were pressed tightly against her chin.

She, of course, also witnessed the archmage's extraordinary power.

Although he didn't understand magic, he could tell with the naked eye that the other person's control over magic had reached its peak.

Not to mention the mysterious and somewhat terrifying magic.

The ability to easily freeze Gwen in place demonstrates unfathomable power.

When Aurelion and Gwen stood next to Victor, she subconsciously assumed that Victor was safe and sound.

The sudden appearance of the archmage completely overturned the situation.

This stark contrast made Leah extremely panicked.

At the same time, it was accompanied by a strong sense of powerlessness.

She was neither a mage nor a warrior; she was merely a merchant with no fighting ability.

They could only hide behind the natural barrier of birds, observing everything that happened on that land from afar, powerless to intervene.

Persephone, standing to the side, lowered his eyes slightly, keenly noticing Lia's nervousness.

Because she was Viktor's sister, and out of a sense of care, she softly comforted her:

"Don't worry, the outcome is already decided, Viktor will be fine."

"So what if the other party is an archmage? Didn't you hear him say that he couldn't even defeat the Goddess of Justice?"

Although the goddess of justice has disappeared, Persephone does not recognize Gwen, and therefore her form of address for Gwen remains unchanged.

Moreover, strictly speaking, Persephone had also met the Grand Master.

This human did indeed do many things a thousand years ago in order to drive out the gods.

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