Chapter 149: Oz's inner thoughts

After a simple explanation, the misunderstanding was successfully resolved.

The officer who had just imprisoned Rhine suddenly realized: "So that's how it is. Great Oz's teacher, in addition to those special images - such as the fire giant that is 100 meters tall, and the giant beast with dozens or hundreds of eyes, also has such an ordinary image."

“It’s incredible!”

Uh... Rhine felt that the misunderstanding had deepened, but he was too lazy to explain it any further.

He put on his green glasses and followed the soldiers to the palace.

…

In the little room of the palace Oz was terrified.

Over the years, in order to hide his identity from the evil witches of the East and the West, Oz has always been in fear. This fearful life has turned him into a bald old man with skin as dry as dead bark. Now his wrinkled face is even more sad.

He immediately ordered the soldiers to release Rhine and invited him over, hoping to obtain the forgiveness of this wise man of the kingdom.

If it weren't for the desire to maintain his mysterious image in the eyes of outsiders, Oz would have wanted to go find Rhine himself! "It's over. That powerful magician must know that I'm pretending to be his disciple and disguised as a great magician."

"Over the years, even my closest subordinates were not allowed to see me in person. I used magic to disguise myself in various forms, making everyone think that I was a terrifying, ever-changing magician!"

"But Rhine has seen my original appearance and knows my true identity."

"How will he punish me?"

"Will he expose my lies in front of the entire Emerald City?"

"Will he tell everyone that Oz is just a big liar with no magic powers at all?"

"Or will he kill me in a rage, just like the majestic great magician I pretend to be?"

"I can only pray that he will still consider my face. At most, he will deny that he has a disciple like me, but he will not completely expose the fact that I don't know magic at all."

Oz was feeling anxious, like an ant on a hot pan. He thought of the death row prisoners in his kingdom who were about to be hanged, and felt that his current situation was similar.

"Long time no see, Oz."

A clear voice sounded behind Oz.

The short old man's heart nearly jumped out of his chest.

He looked back and found that Rhine had appeared behind him at some point and was looking at him.

The silver-haired boy looks the same as he did more than 10 years ago, and time has left no trace on his face.

Oz was shocked and frightened. The timid short old man cried and begged for mercy: "I'm sorry, I'm really sorry! Lord Rhine, I shouldn't have pretended to be your disciple. I'm just an ordinary person and shouldn't pretend to be a great magician. Please forgive me, please forgive me! I'll do anything for you as long as you let me go..."

"It's all right now." Rhine shrugged and said naturally, "I acknowledged your identity in front of your men."

"Ah?" Oz was startled and obviously couldn't react.

"They all believe that you are my disciple, and I have acquiesced. From now on, you are indeed my disciple."

Rhine's calm words made Oz feel like he was dreaming.

"On the way here, I found that the people of the Emerald City are very respectful and like you, the king. They all say that you are a very good king because you are very kind to the people. You are majestic, terrible, and have powerful magic, but you are kind and upright - at least that's what they think." Rhine added, "Your terror is only directed at those boring, dishonest, and evil enemies."

"Please don't make fun of me. You know, I'm just an ordinary old man and I don't have any magic powers at all." Oz said embarrassedly.

Oz bowed his head and told his story:

"When I came to this green land in a balloon, I came from heaven, so they naturally thought I was a great magician. They were willing to do things for me, so I let them build this Emerald City.

"Of course, as smart as you are, you must have discovered that the Emerald City is not greener than other cities. It's just that I asked everyone to wear green glasses so that they would think this is a wonderful city full of gems and emeralds.

“After the Emerald City was built, I stayed in the palace and didn’t leave easily.

"I used to work in the circus and was good at magic and other tricks. When people came to visit me, I used magic to disguise myself as giant beasts, burning balls of fire and other creatures to make them think that Oz was a terrifying wizard with ever-changing shapes.

"However, only I know that I am not a magician at all.

"I have always been afraid of the two evil witches in the East and the West. Their magic power is real. Fortunately, they all mistakenly thought that I was really scary and never thought of challenging me directly."

After telling the story of these years, Oz's face became even gloomier: "So, you must think that I am a big liar who deceives the world and steals the reputation."

Seeing the old man's distraught look, Rhine comforted him, "Although both your identity and the green Emerald City are a scam.

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"But the respect and love people have for you is real, it couldn't be more real.

“It’s like a magic show in a circus, although it’s fake, the joy of the audience is real.

"In that case, there's no need for you to feel guilty about it.

"Anyway, I have already acknowledged your identity - from now on, you are truly my disciple. As long as I acknowledge it, it is no longer a lie."

Oz's eyes lit up: "Really? Thank you for your tolerance, great sage!"

He felt like he was dreaming. The current political situation that he would not dare to be disappointed about even in his dreams happened before him.

"From now on, you can continue to be the King of Oz. Forever." Rhine said with a smile.

When Oz heard this, his expression suddenly darkened even more.

The skinny old man shook his head:

"I'm afraid not. My identity will probably be exposed soon, so I've been thinking about leaving here as soon as possible. I want to take a balloon back to the Kingdom of Rose, but I'm afraid the king is still looking for me..."

"The King of the Kingdom of Rose has not issued a warrant for your arrest," Rhine said. "It was your brother who adulterated the golden plate, not you."

"That's great!" Oz was surprised and happy. "Then I can go back to my homeland. I don't have to live in fear every day and be a liar."

"Wait a minute." Rhine asked, "Why did you say your identity is about to be exposed?"

Oz talked about the fear he had been holding in his heart:

"A few months ago, a magician named Maglido came to the Emerald City..."

(End of this chapter)