<h4>Chapter 529: Helpless</h4>


    "Which two ways?" Sein asked hurriedly.


    "The first is to eliminate the Magus World’s hostility and restrictions against ck mages at thew level. That way, nothing will stop the two of you from being together. The second is for the major divine towers and knightly orders to rescind the bounty on her,” White Ste replied.


    “The first option isn’t viable for you; it’s beyond your capability, and even the soul overmages and overlords struggle with it. The second path is difficult but possible.


    “There have been instances in the history of the Magus World where ck mages were no longer wanted. These individuals, without exception, made significant contributions to the advancement of the Magus Civilization.


    “As a result, various soul towers and grand orders issued derations absolving them of their crimes and acknowledging their contributions to the Magus World.


    “You might consider a simr approach,” White Ste suggested.


    Much of White Ste''s lengthy advice was motivated by concern for her younger sister.


    Tourmaline, however, appeared confused and oblivious to the discussion between Sein and White Ste.


    White Ste herself had little faith in Sein''s ability to resolve Leena’s identity issue.


    Their current strength was insufficient to garner the attention of the major soul towers and grand orders.


    Rather than offering genuine solutions, White Ste’s words were more of a gentle constion.


    Since the request was beyond White Ste’s capabilities, if Sein and Leena were to meet in the future, they might have to resort to the strategy Leena had devised during the Knight Continent’s trial.


    Leena was renowned for her proactive wisdom—preferring to rely on her own strengths rather than seek assistance.


    Despite preparing for the worst, Sein could not hide his disappointment upon learning that even White Ste was powerless to help.


    His long sigh caught Tourmaline’s attention, prompting the dragon turtle to look up at her sister.


    White Ste continued, “While I can’t reverse her wanted status, I can certainly facilitate her escape from ckhaven.”


    “Did you say he signed a magic contract with a Rank Three ck mage? Show me the contract. I should be able to alter it, provided it doesn’t involve the power ofws.”


    She pointed at Zorro, who stood beside Sein, looking perplexed about how Sein had managed to forge connections with these formidable aquatic creatures.


    The prospect of being able to bring Zorro away from here slightly lifted Sein’s spirits.


    However, before he could express his relief, White Ste pointed to Faye and said, “Not her though.”


    “Why not?” Sein eximed in shock.


    In that moment, Faye was crestfallen. The twin triumphs of her promotion to full-fledged mage and avenging her mentor''s death were overshadowed by White Ste’s blunt deration.


    Faye lifted her gaze to the imposing mermaid before her, eager for an exnation.


    “Your life level is currently too low for you to sense it, but my younger sister and I can detect it. The Magus World’s will instinctively opposes those who cause chaos on their homene and kill innocents,” White Ste exined.


    “She may not be extremely evil, but she undoubtedly has the blood of many native creatures on her hands, particrly humans. On the other hand, that guy, havingmitted no such crimes, can potentially return to the Magus Continent as a normal mage, provided he’s not wanted by any divine towers,” she concluded.


    White Ste’s words reminded Sein of the imprisoned ves at the bottom floor of Faye’s tower...


    In the grim, sinister world of ckhaven, pure mages were a rarity.


    Zorro’s apparent innocence was likely due to his preupation with alchemy experiments and avenging his mentor’s death, rather than benevolence.


    Stunned by White Ste’s exnation, Sein and the others found themselves grappling with concepts beyond their previous understanding.


    It seemed unlikely that many considered the imperceptible consequences of the nar will whenmitting evil acts on the homene. Instead, they likely first thought of the punishments from the divine towers and knightly orders.


    After all, these consequences were tangible and immediate, whereas the disapproval from the nar will was less apparent.


    Is Sein a good person?


    Not entirely.


    However, over the years, he had mostly refrained from harming innocent civilians of the Magus World.


    Even when forced to kill, Sein had his reasons.


    Interestingly, the nar light within Sein acts as a sort of safeguard.


    If Sein were to harm the lesser beings of the Magus World, this light would be the first to deplete.


    The moment he fell out of favor with the nar will, he would face its wrath and be disliked, ultimately devolving into a ck mage.


    The definition of a ck mage in the Magus World epasses both overt and covert criteria.


    The rules of the divine towers and knightly orders were overt and must be adhered to by all beings in the Magus World.


    Conversely, the favor of the nar will represented a less visible but equally significant standard.


    Leena had vited the overt rules yet had not transgressed the covert moral guidelines.


    Conversely, Faye had breached the covert rules, though she was not officially wanted by the major divine towers or knightly orders.


    Viting either set of rules was no minor issue.


    The Magus World was a strong, thriving civilization.


    Its strengthy in itsprehensive andpletews.


    The orderly adherence to thesews allowed the Magus World to continue advancing along its predetermined developmental trajectory.


    However, should it descend into chaos and disorder, the internal conflicts alone could be enough to dismantle the Magus Civilization, despite its dominance over numerous star domains.


    Why, then, did so many nes within the Magus Alliance, despite being exploited by Magus World, still choose to align closely with Magus Civilization?


    The formidable power of the Magus World was one reason; another was the Magus Civilization’smitment to setting and following rules.


    Within these parameters, Magus World also safeguarded the interests of its vassal nes.


    Thus, these weaker nes and civilizations staunchly supported the Magus World.


    White Ste’s insights, as a Rank Five being, revealed to Sein the core nature of the Magus World and the perspectives of those among the higher echelons.


    ncing at Leena, Sein noticed the look of resignation on her face. Unlike Sein, her disappointment was not as profound.


    Perhaps Leena had already anticipated this oue and adjusted her expectations ordingly.


    By keeping expectations to a minimum, she faced less disappointment.


    For Leena, the prospect of asional contact with Sein and meetings in otherworldly nes like the Undead World was enough.


    She dared not ask for more.


    Destiny was enigmatic and elusive.


    Although Leena had studied some astrology, her understanding remained limited.


    Given Sein’s promising future, Leena had no desire to hold him back.


    Instead, she found sce in quietly supporting him from the shadows.