Mythology Rebooted-Chapter 356 - 172: The organization has decided that you will be the frontman_2
Chapter 356: Chapter 172: The organization has decided that you will be the frontman_2
"You’re so good at deceiving women, what’s the harm in deceiving her one more time!"
Austin burst out laughing, but as he laughed, he felt something was off and warned, "Don’t mess around, she’s old enough to be your mother."
"It’s not me who’s messing around right now, it’s the other side that’s going to cause trouble."
Wayne grumbled, inexplicably confident, Austin really dared to say it, as if an aunt was as easy to deceive as a college girl.
Austin couldn’t stand these comments and warned Wayne to be more restrained when conning, asserting that if Veronica felt wronged, he wouldn’t let it go easily.
"Alright, father-in-law."
(눈_눈)
"Father-in-law?!"
"Get lost!"
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Austin told Wayne to get lost and left the study himself.
Outside the door, Megan took down the sound barrier, followed behind the old master and the young master, her eyes filled with contempt as she watched the two dark figures.
She had heard everything!
The three of them got into a black luxury car, and Austin refused to sit with Wayne, choosing instead to sit in the back with Megan.
Wayne was peeling off his bandages and expressed his understanding. He would choose to sit with the butler, secretary, or mistress if it were a multiple-choice question.
Austin removed the bandage and placed it on the back seat without throwing it away; it could still be used later.
He said to Wayne, "Even though you’re serving as Brand Ambassador and will be hosting the High Priest from the Moonlight Church, your status is still not sufficient. On the day of the pick-up, the Magic Department will also send a deputy minister..."
Austin explained the pick-up procedure. The Queen is the head of the Magic Department but doesn’t get involved in management directly; under her authority, there are three deputy ministers in the Magic Department.
Ob, due to demanding the Moon Shadow Tome, was one of the five suspects and was prohibited from participating in the welcome ceremony. He’s currently busy setting up a self-investigation team.
The Queen selected one of her trusted from the remaining two deputy ministers, Ivette Collins, a legendary female mage from the Collins family within the Tulip Family.
The Tulip Family has deep roots in various Windsor sectors, including magic, with the Collins Family specializing in magic. Although not well-known in secular society, their prestige within the Tulip Family is extremely high.
There were also whispers that everyone in the magic field wanted a piece of the pie, but the Collins family got there first and dominated the blue ocean while others watched enviously, smiling on the surface yet cursing inside.
The fourteen branches of the Tulip Family aren’t united at all!
"Why are you telling me this, do you want me to suck up to Lady Collins?"
Wayne raised his eyebrows, emphasizing the word ’suck up’ with suspicion, thinking that Old Login wasn’t looking for a successor but a socialite.
Many great families and conglomerates have similar private forces for their own use and to entertain distinguished guests, waiting for the right moment for a seamless collaboration.
Austin couldn’t be bothered with Wayne; he clarified Ivette Collins’s background so that Wayne would restrain himself and neither deceive nor be deceived.
In a nutshell, maintain a certain distance.
As he spoke these words, Austin’s face was less than pleased; bringing Wayne to the Magic Department essentially made clear the latter’s status as the successor.
While this had been the plan, the timing was much earlier than expected, which was upsetting.
Acceptance ≠ Full acceptance.
Approval ≠ Complete approval.
In Austin’s mind, he had at least one year to train Wayne, waiting for the right moment to officially announce the successor’s role.
But the Queen’s directive threw all plans awry.
...
Windsor, Lundan, Magic Department.
The Magical Department Headquarters building is located in the West District of Lundan, very close to Buckingham Palace where the Queen resides. As the most secretive department of Windsor, its facade reads ’Forestry Resources Planning Bureau.’
It’s considered a seemingly useful yet largely useless department with idle responsibilities, and its aging workforce has led outsiders to see it as a political retirement home.
The Magical Department Headquarters covers a vast area, with classical-style architecture featuring several large office buildings, a museum, a theater, a high-end restaurant, looking less like a government office building and more like a large estate or a fee-charging park.
Besides the headquarters, the Magic Department has several branches in Lundan, disguised as hospitals, zoos, and concert halls.
Strictly speaking, Plank is among the Magic Department higher-ups, and the Red Leaf Forest Asylum can be considered a branch of the Magic Department.
The black luxury car stopped at the gate, and two guards conducted an inspection. Megan presented the credentials, the guards confirmed the visitor list for the day, and they opened the gate to let them through.
The car drove for five minutes within the park and stopped in front of a four-story office building.
The building was white, with many pillars and a grand design, a standard example of classical architectural style.
This building housed the office of the deputy minister, Ivette. Megan stayed put while Wayne followed Austin inside to meet this female deputy minister.
She was in her fifties, elegantly made up and with a dignified air.
Judging the age of a mage, especially a legendary mage, by appearance is undoubtedly a mistake, but since she chose to project that image, she wished for others to offer her the same respect due to elders.
Austin showed great respect, lifting the elder’s hand for a gentle kiss: "Ivette, it’s been a long time. Your allure remains as astonishing as ever."
Ivette smiled lightly, "Austin, I’ve heard you’ve been having some trouble recently. How about it, do you need me to speak a word or two on your behalf?"
"Thank you for your kindness. I’ll handle this matter myself; it’s not that troublesome."
The two chatted for a bit, and the conversation shifted to Wayne.
Austin patted Wayne on the shoulder, introducing, "This is Wayne, a junior in the family. He’s a bit of a fool and his mouth is not the most pleasant. I apologize in advance if he offends."
