Lin Qi's goal was almost perfectly achieved, and he remained neatly hidden behind the scenes.
Besides these direct goals, Aishwarya, in her capacity as a Wizard, had also fired the first shot in the resistance against the Witch Hunt. Although her motives weren't pure, Lin Qi, as a Wizard Professional, was definitely a beneficiary.
As long as his own safety was guaranteed, Lin Qi was willing to lend Aishwarya a hand, helping her recover her peak combat strength and mending their relationship in the process.
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Meanwhile, Aishwarya, who was controlling the Black Domain in a standoff with Billson, saw Baili Xueyuan arrive. A smile had just appeared on her face when she felt the terminal in her pocket vibrate.
"The Asian Administrative Region does not permit combat at the S-Class or Tier Four Extraordinary level. You two have broken the rules."
