Ch. 481Free-Riding Other Factions
Key Plot Points and Events
- Lynn ignores the apprentice's message and continues carving a communication wizard array at the teleportation platform.
- A middle-aged Wizard from Gray Tower arrives and tries to stop Lynn, but Lynn ignores him and finishes the array.
- Lynn leaves instructions for the middle-aged Wizard to guard his array and teleports away.
- The middle-aged Wizard reports to his superior, who orders him to comply with Lynn's requests.
Character Developments
- Lynn: Shows disregard for rules and assertiveness in his actions, establishing his status as a powerful Stigma Wizard.
- Middle-aged Wizard: Initially tries to uphold rules but ultimately submits to Lynn's authority, demonstrating his understanding of the power dynamics at play.
Significant Themes
- Power dynamics and hierarchy among Wizards, with Stigma Wizards holding significant influence.
- The importance of reputation and image for institutions like Gray Tower.
- The tension between rules and practicality, with rules sometimes being set aside for the sake of maintaining relationships with powerful figures.
Character Interactions
- Lynn and the middle-aged Wizard: Lynn's indifference and assertiveness contrast with the middle-aged Wizard's initial attempts to enforce rules and later compliance.
- The middle-aged Wizard and his superior: The superior's orders highlight the importance of maintaining good relations with powerful Wizards, even at the expense of rules and reputation.