It was only a bit of inward grumbling.
Liszt still had enough self-awareness to know that his half-baked smattering of knowledge and so-called title of scholar were merely everyone being polite.
Now Ake was the most learned person in the Flame Kingdom. Especially when it came to magical knowledge, some of the grand theories were so profound that even Liszt could not understand them. That was also why he had spared Magician Laird Truth's life—when it came to certain cutting-edge knowledge, only Laird could understand even a little of it.
As for Kelly Truth and Chris Truth, the two vice presidents of the Magic Guild, their cultivation levels limited them, and they often could not keep pace with Ake at all.
The seven mermaids were all super-magic creatures, yet their grasp of magical knowledge was inferior even to that of human Grand Magicians.
"For the time being, Ake finds you deeply unpleasant because you took part in my assassination. So your assignment for this period will be compiling the Encyclopedia. Once you have adapted to life in the Flame Kingdom, I will arrange for you to participate in Ake's experimental research."
"That is acceptable. However, Your Majesty, when do you plan to build my Mage Tower?"
Before he had even started working, he was already demanding benefits.
Liszt waved a hand. "There is no rush for the Mage Tower. With the architectural arts I have mastered now, even wonder-class buildings can be put up in minutes. Once my royal city and palace are completed, it will be your Mage Tower's turn." He still needed time to judge Laird's character.
He could not possibly trust someone completely after merely meeting and chatting a few times.
Laird Truth neither confirmed nor denied it. "Compiling the Encyclopedia is indeed a good idea, but