As The Most Powerful Mage, I’m Back - Chapter 2

Chapter 2: The Anti-Mage’s Path

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Heroes meant the same to humans as Prometheus in mythology. They took great risks to continue the flame of civilization, passing it down from generation to generation, and fought for the peace they had today with their flesh and blood.

Amongst the many heroes who came one after another, Lin Feng appeared out of nowhere. With a second-to-none talent, he grew rapidly and became a great general who single-handedly blocked tens of millions of magical beasts. He was a role model among heroes and a Superman in the hearts of the commoners.

His popularity was not only due to his outstanding strength but also his unparalleled courage, unwavering faith, and unyielding posture. He deeply attracted every comrade around him as well as every protected citizen far and wide, and all were infected by his spirit.

Unfortunately…

When a cunning rabbit dies, its lackeys will be cooked. When the birds are all gone, the good bow will be hidden.

Even a great hero who had made great contributions was no match for those with interests.

The twenty-year-long war of darkness had ended not long ago, and humanity had finally welcomed the dawn. In contrast, the role and influence of heroes had also decreased drastically, and they gradually withdrew from the stage. On the contrary, merchants and politicians who were originally dejected had returned to the screen and regained control of the mortal world.

It was probably because Lin Feng’s strength was too strong, and his performance during the war was too dazzling. His high achievements shocked the ruler, and he himself abhorred evil. Due to his unwillingness to compromise with the higher-ups of the Federation, he offended many interest groups, causing him to be hated by others.

Although they had long expected this, no one could have expected that the reckoning for Lin Feng would come so quickly and so heavily.

Today was the first day of victory in the war as well as the day of settling scores with Lin Feng. Under the leadership of the chairman of the council, the higher-ups of the Mage Guild gathered together and secretly held a vote against Lin Feng.

As for why they held it in secret, they were afraid that Lin Feng’s prestige among the public would be too high. If they openly expelled him, it would cause the people to be angry and might affect the outcome of the judgment. It was the safest way to act first before reporting.

While everyone on stage was still bewildered, Ren Qiu slammed the table heavily and berated loudly.

“Lin Feng! This is the verdict. Do you have any objections?”

In the center of the hall, Lin Feng, the focus of everyone’s attention and the one faced with Ren Qiu’s criticism, was still playing with the pure black ring on his finger as if he had heard nothing. The air seemed to have frozen.

It was not that Lin Feng did not hear Ren Qiu’s reprimand. However…

It had happened so suddenly that he was still a little stunned. As if he had just woken up from a dream, his body subconsciously played with the pure black ring on his finger, thinking about his current situation.

‘Didn’t I get ambushed by the Chief Sovereign of Death a second ago? Aren’t I dead?’

‘Why am I still alive and had the strength to think…?’

‘Moreover, everything here was familiar. They were familiar characters, familiar words, familiar… judgment.’

The most profound scene in his memory replayed itself once more. Was he still dreaming?

Lin Feng finally raised his head and looked around. The bright lights, the high rostrum, the stern-looking council members, the noisy chairman, and the words on the screen—

“Mage Guild Headquarters.”

“The highest level trial is in progress: Expulsion of the Archmage.”

“Don’t tell me it’s a trap?” Lin Feng scratched his head in puzzlement. When he met Ren Qiu’s gaze, he could vaguely sense a hint of anger hidden in the latter’s eyes.

Seeing his absent-minded appearance, Ren Qiu was furious and repeated the verdict loudly.

“Lin Feng! Do you have any objections?”

Upon seeing his flustered and exasperated appearance, Lin Feng suddenly smiled very happily.

That familiar tone and expression, he remembered it clearly.

It seemed that he was not dreaming. A dream could not be so real.

There was no doubt he had been reborn and returned to the scene where he was stabbed in the back by his companions, betrayed by his everyone, and was about to be judged.

If Lin Feng’s memory was not wrong, he recalled that in the next second, a decision that would affect his fate would appear…

As expected, a virtual interface appeared in front of him.

[Main Mission: The Dark Age has ended. You have helped mankind overcome the most dangerous life-and-death crisis. Humanity has rebuilt their home and welcomed a new dawn.]

[Main mission completed. A new main mission is about to begin. Please make your decision.]

[Choose one of the two options below.]

[1. Mage Mode: Although humans have rebuilt their homeland, hiding in the dark, a new crisis has quietly appeared. Even if you are deserted by your friends and relatives and are misunderstood by humans, you can still continue on the path of a hero as the strongest mage and protect the safety of humans.]

[2. Anti-Mage Mode: Foolish humans, busy fighting among themselves before the crisis is over, betraying their hero. If that’s the case, why fight for humans? You will jump out of the shackles of being a Hero and wash away your original Mage class. After completing the first transition trial, you will be able to unlock the Anti-Mage class and embark on a completely different path from a Mage, restarting your life.]

[Note 1: Anti-Mage (SSS Rank) has great potential and will be extremely difficult to change classes. There is a high chance of death during the trial. Please choose carefully.]

[Note 2: If you choose Anti-Mage mode, you will lose your Level 91 Mythical Mage class. You will be teleported to a random Level 2 Catacombs dungeon in one minute for the initial trial. Please be prepared.]

Lin Feng stared at the familiar interface before him. The familiar words and two options caused him to sigh with emotion.

“It’s like a dream. I’m once again at crossroads that will decide my fate.

“But in this life…”

Lin Feng’s gazed into the distance, sweeping across every single representative. They were all unfamiliar faces.

While these people were obviously Mage Councilmen, they were all unfamiliar faces. Most of them were newly promoted businessmen and politicians. Gradually, they replaced his former comrades and became high-ranking mage councilors, stepping onto the stage of the Supreme Council.

Lin Feng carefully and seriously swept his gaze over them one by one. The expressions on their faces were either nervous, ferocious, gloating, or afraid and worried…

Each had their own thoughts, and their expressions were quite rich.

However, there was no sympathy or pity…

Nor respect for a Hero!

“What a bunch of traitors. How could I be so stupid as to believe them back then…?”

He mocked himself helplessly. Then, his eyes gradually became firm as he made up his mind.

So what if he was a good person? Did he deserve to be framed?

After someone good was stabbed in the back, did he still have to silently contribute?

Sorry, but he could not do it.

He could not be a hero anymore.

In this life, he would never be as stupid as before!

“My choice is—

“The path of the Anti-Mage!”