As The Most Powerful Mage, I’m Back - Chapter 3

Chapter 3: I Don’t Want To Be a Hero Anymore!

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

“Lin Feng, answer the question! What are you muttering about?”

Ren Qiu slammed the table again and questioned loudly, his tone aggressive. “Does your silence on the question mean you’ve tacitly agreed?

“Mind your attitude. If you have any objections to the verdict, you may raise them. Our Mage Guild is fair, open, and just. You’ve been the leader for so long, don’t tell me you don’t know how to set an example?”

Staring intently into Lin Feng’s eyes, Ren Qiu’s tone was sincere, as though he was doing this for Lin Feng’s own good. However, his eyes were narrowed into slits. Like an old fox, he was scheming something in his heart.

He had waited long for the day when he would expel Lin Feng. Everything that happened today was simply a scene he had been dreaming of day and night.

Lin Feng’s light was too dazzling, shining like the bright moon and completely suppressing the specks of light of other heroes.

How could the light of a firefly compete with the brilliance of the bright moon?

It was clear Ren Qiu was also extremely talented, but the people’s gazes would always be focused on first place. No one cared about second place for ten thousand years as he lived under Lin Feng’s shadow all day.

‘Why? I’m a once-in-a-century genius and reached Level 80 at such a young age. Why do they only see Lin Fen and not me?’

His depressed mood, which had been constantly suppressed, was gradually distorted and magnified when he saw Lin Feng standing under the spotlight, enjoying the protection of heroes and the admiration of the people. As for him, he could only feel like a clown, ignored by everyone below the stage. This suppressed mood gradually gave birth to a dark thought—

If only he could get rid of him.

This dark thought was like a seed that sneaked into Ren Qiu’s heart. The soil in the depths of his heart began to germinate, growing stronger and stronger until it finally grew into a huge tree of desire. This also strengthened his determination to get rid of Lin Feng.

However, getting rid of Lin Feng was not an easy task. In terms of martial strength, it was also impossible. After all, Lin Feng was at Level 91, the only Mythical class advanced and undisputed strongest human.

The levels of professionals were divided from low to high. Levels 1-20 were a trainee class, Levels 21-40 were a normal class, Levels 41-60 were a master class, Levels 61-80 were an epic class, and Levels 81-100 were a mythical class.

As for Level 100 and above, it was an unknown realm. No one had ever reached it.

Currently, in the mortal realm, the highest-level class advancer was Lin Feng. His class level was Level 91, and he was the only mythical-level mage. The second strongest in the world, Ren Qiu, had only reached Level 80, epic-level.

Hence, the success rate of using force to deal with Lin Feng was absolute zero. Such a ridiculous plan was rejected by him from the very start.

Even though Ren Qiu was extremely jealous of Lin Feng, he had no choice but to admit that Lin Feng’s talent was unrivaled in both ancient and modern times. There might not be anyone like him in the future. His strength was monster-like.

Until now, there were only a few hundred Epic-ranked players had reached Level 60 and above among the class advancers. As for the Mythical-level experts above Level 80, there was only the unprecedented Lin Feng. There was a gap of 11 levels between him and the second-ranked expert.

There was a massive difference in strength between Mythical and Epic. While Level 80 and Level 81 seemed to be only one level apart, there was a huge gap between them. Every time he advanced to a higher level, he could eliminate millions more people, and his strength would take a huge leap. At the same time, the amount of experience required to level up was as vast as the ocean.

Even if one was a genius, it was very likely that one would be stuck at a large rank for their entire life, and Ren Qiu was no exception.

Hence, if he wanted to achieve his goal of advancing to Mythical, he urgently needed the full support of the Mage Guild. Though, before that, he first had to get rid of Lin Feng and replace him as the strongest expert.

Which was why Lin Feng had to die.

However, he would not be killed by force. Instead, Ren Qie took advantage of his personality weakness. He was too kind and repeatedly offended many interest groups for the benefit of the common people.

Lin Feng still could not let go of the title of Hero, and it was precisely his most fatal point. He would make use of this fatal weakness and use righteousness to threaten Lin Feng.

The first step of the plan was to strip Lin Feng of his title of ‘Archmage’ before banishing him.

At the thought of this, Ren Qiu’s face flashed with a fierce light. As quick as it appeared, it disappeared in an instant. He regained his serious expression and slowly said,

“Since Lin Feng has tacitly agreed, then…”

“I have an objection,” an indifferent voice rang out, interrupting Ren Qiu’s speech.

At the center of the hall, Lin Feng, who had been silent all this while, finally spoke.

“Ren Qiu, I know all about your dirty thoughts. There’s no need to hide them.

“A clown like you is nothing in my eyes.”

The entire hall fell silent.

Everyone’s focus was on Lin Feng, as though they were still immersed in the words he said earlier and were unable to recover from their shock for a long time.

Lin Feng, he… Did he directly insult the chairman of the Mage Guild in front of all the council members?

How was that possible?

In the past, although Lin Feng would go against the higher-ups and cause small conflicts, he had always been obedient when it came to matters of right and wrong.

Even if it was a decision disadvantageous to Lin Feng himself, he would still choose to obey for the sake of humanity.

He had never directly disobeyed a decision on such an important occasion, let alone insult it. It was something he did not even dare think about in the past.

After all, he had the title of ‘Strongest Hero’.

Was this still the hero, Lin Feng, who abhorred evil and treated the collective interests as his own responsibility?

It was simply unbelievable.

“Lin Feng…You— What nonsense are you talking about?”

While everyone was whispering, Ren Qiu finally reacted. His eyes widened as he said in disbelief.

Lin Feng stood up and stared straight at Ren Qiu. His pitch-black pupils held no emotions as he calmly said, “If you get rid of me, you can take over, right?”

“Don’t slander me. I’m the guild leader representing the humans. It’s impossible for me to have such dark thoughts!”

“Oh, I used a large-scale spell to hurt the innocent? There were no civilians there. I heard you deliberately sent them to dangerous areas so I would hurt them.”

“Nonsense! This is pure framing! I did none of that!”

“Still quibbling? Don’t you know if you did it or not?”

After a round of verbal confrontation, Ren Qiu was defeated. He choked and stammered, unable to speak. The only thing he could do was change the topic and speak fiercely.

“Your crimes have been confirmed by our council. The evidence is conclusive and irrefutable.”

Immediately, a trace of imperceptible joy flashed across Ren Qiu’s eyes.

This was an opportunity!

Lin Feng was meaningful to the outcome of the adjudication, which confirmed he had a high status and authority but was unable to let go of the power in his hands. Now, he had to slander Lin Feng.

That way, Ren Qiu only needed to manipulate public opinion and distort the truth. Even if he was as famous as Lin Feng, he would still lose a considerable amount of prestige. The pressure of public opinion on the judgment of the Archmage would also be greatly reduced.

Which was exactly what he wanted.

The trap he set up today was a dead end for Lin Feng. Regardless of whether he obeyed or resisted, it would not change the final outcome.

It was just a difference between one dying earlier or later.

Sure enough, just as Ren Qiu had expected, Lin Feng’s resistance was like a stone that stirred up a thousand ripples, causing a heated discussion among the council members in the audience.

“To think that Lin Feng is such a person. I was wrong about him.”

“That’s right. He’s used to being in a high position and is unwilling to let go of the power in his hands. He wants to violently defy our collective power.”

“As expected, such a powerful and ambitious person like him has extraordinary ambitions. He is not as innocent as he appears to be. ”

“He climbed to the top from zero, stepping on the corpses of countless comrades. He achieved great things as a general with the bones of tens of thousands. We might have praised him too much…”

One by one, ear-piercing reprimands continuously entered the two people’s ears. Ren Qiu’s heart became prouder and prouder, but he suppressed his emotions and pretended to be righteous.

“Did you hear that? Lin Feng, your rebellious attitude has truly disappointed everyone.

“Although you are very powerful, you only have your current status because of the resources of our Mage Guild and the entire human race. Otherwise, you wouldn’t be where you are today!

“If you don’t obey the judgment, fine, but you have to cripple your own strength. Otherwise, you’ll be relying on the collective credit to satisfy your selfish desires.

“This is an insult to your hero name! You don’t deserve to be a hero!”

Every time Ren Qiu spoke, he would take a step forward and speak with a sonorous and powerful voice. He held his head high and puffed out his chest, exuding an imposing aura as he walked to Lin Feng and looked down at him in a condescending manner.

“If you want freedom, fine. However, everything you have is nurtured by our guild. You must abolish your class status and get out of here.”

This move was his sure-kill.

In the name of righteousness, he wanted to force Lin Feng to make a choice.

However, Ren Qiu did not care what Lin Feng chose. In his opinion, he would die no matter what he chose.

He enjoyed the scene he had dreamed of, which was the fruit of his hard-won victory.

To reach this step, Ren Qiu made countless preparations. He made good friends and attacked those who disagreed with him. As he climbed up, he gradually isolated Lin Feng, causing him to become helpless and deserted by everyone.

This was the plan he had been preparing for ten years. The heavens did not disappoint those who worked hard, and it had finally been realized!

Just as Ren Qiu was immersed in joy, the black-clothed young man in front of him lazily waved his hand and said playfully.

“Alright. I agree to abolish my class change identity.”

“I don’t want to be a hero anymore.”