In the end, the Rainbow Council still decided to sign an agreement with Jenn and do as he said.
It wasn't that the mages were really afraid of Jenn. Of course, they might have considered this, but after some discussion, the mages had to agree that Jenn's proposal was also a solution.
The reason was very simple. It was because the current Magic Empire wasn't stable.
The structure of the Magic Empire used to be stable, and the high-level mages were naturally superior to the low-level mages, while the apprentices and low-level mages were obviously oppressed.
In the past, this wouldn't have been a problem, but now, with the decline of the magic power, the problem had begun to become more prominent and serious.
Mages who couldn't release high-level spells were no threat at all.
The mages were well aware that during the period when the magic power decreased, there had been a lot of protests, riots, and even rebellions in various places in the Magic Empire.
And without exception, these were all acts of revenge by low-level and mid-level mages against high-level mages. A large number of low-level mages and apprentices began to attack the mage towers and capture the high-level mages from the towers to beat them up. In the situation where they couldn't use high-level spells, the high-level mages couldn't display their power at all. If it was in the past, they wouldn't be afraid even if there were thousands or tens of thousands of low-level mages, but now that everyone could only use mid-level spells at most, it was a competition of numbers.
In this aspect, the high-level mages were obviously inferior to the low-level mages.
Not only that, but there were also many similar incidents in the academies controlled by the mages. Among them, there was a beloved disciple of an archmage who could be said to be a natural genius. He became a high-level mage in his twenties, and many people used to think that he would enter the parliament because of this.
Such glory and the atmosphere of the Magic Empire made him naturally arrogant toward the low-level mages and apprentices, and he didn't have the slightest bit of respect for them.
Because of this, the rising star was immediately targeted by hundreds of low-order Mages and apprentices in his home. In the end, he was dragged out and beaten up. Not only that, when the Great Mage brought people to rescue him, his mind had already been erased by the low-order Mages and he had become a complete idiot. In addition, his limbs were also broken, turning this genius into a complete cripple.
But that wasn't all. When the Great Mage tried to avenge his disciple, he was met with resistance from hundreds of low-level Mages and apprentices. The Great Mage was shocked.
He had never thought that these apprentices and low-rank mages, who had always been submissive on the surface, would have such a violent side.
What made them even more helpless was that these riots were not for the sake of seizing power, but purely for revenge.
Now, in other places apart from the Magic City, many high-level mages had even become street rats that everyone wanted to beat up. If it weren't for the Magic Fleet that was loyal to the parliament, perhaps the entire Magic Empire would have been turned upside down by now.
In this regard, the archmages had also discussed why this happened, and in the end, they had no choice but to helplessly admit that the bad habits of the Magic Empire were the reason for deepening the contradictions.
The high-level mages had no respect for low-level mages and apprentices, let alone mutual understanding. They only used these low-level mages and apprentices as slaves.
Naturally, one couldn't expect the other party to have no complaints and anger. If such things didn't happen, they would choose to submit under the powerless power.
But now, the powerful force that was suppressing them had disappeared, so the power of the rebound was naturally revealed.
But now, the archmages really had no other choice.
They couldn't really send the Magic Fleet to suppress the riots, because it was conceivable that this would cause a greater degree of rebellion.
But if this continued, there wouldn't be many high-level mages left in the Magic Empire. Basically, all of them would be killed … Although many of them reaped what they sowed, they couldn't just watch these high-level mages be killed. After all, they were also the strength of the empire.
This was also the reason why the Magic Empire almost wanted to attack Passus to find the secret of reducing magic power. If this continued, the Magic Empire would be in danger.
However, now that Jenn had given them another way to go, the archmages were no fools. After careful discussion, they immediately found that this was simply the best way to deal with the current crisis.
First of all, the Magic Empire definitely had to be reformed, but as for how this reform should be carried out, the archmages actually had no idea. They were already used to dividing the ranks and statuses according to the power of the mages, which had been the case for thousands of years.
Now, they had to find a new set of Order Theory, which was as difficult as revising the theory of relativity three times.
And even if they said it, it was hard to say whether the low-level mages and apprentices who were angry would listen to them.
But Jenn was different. This feudal lord was famous on the Klein Continent, and there was no one who didn't know what kind of person he was.
Besides, unlike empty words, the huge metal warship floating above was already a good publicity tool. Next, as long as they guided the attention of the crowd and revealed a little about their bet, such as "the winner can decide the Order and path of the Magic Empire", it should be able to appease the apprentices and low-level mages. Of course, there might still be people who couldn't help but cause trouble, but it was much better than a rebellion at the bottom.
Besides … To be honest, the archmages also had a little expectation for this … If there was a change, what would the Magic Empire become in the end?
Perhaps this was a good opportunity to test it.
After reaching a preliminary agreement, the archmages also took action immediately. Fortunately, although the magic power had weakened, the magic devices could still be used, so they immediately spread the news and began to take action.
But the next development was still beyond the expectations of the archmages.
"Increase the number of people?"
Looking at Nicholas in front of him, Jenn reached out to pick up a grape and put it in his mouth before looking at him curiously.
"Why increase the number of people?"
"Because there are too many people, Sir Overlord."
Facing Jenn's doubt, Archmage Nicholas also smiled bitterly.
"According to the news we received from various places, many apprentices and low-level mages want to participate in this' trial '.
Initial estimates are at least 5,000 people, and they are flocking to the Magic City. To be honest, if this continues, we won't be able to stop them. "
"And here I thought this was your specialty."
Hearing Archmage Nicholas's complaints, Jenn let out a snort.
"I don't mind, but you have to remember that the agreement requires that the number of people on both sides is equal. I don't care how many people there are on my side, but you have to consider whether you have enough people to deal with it."
"This …"
Hearing until here, Archmage Nicholas was speechless.
Indeed, the problem now was whether they had enough people to deal with it, and not how many people Jenn recruited. Thinking until here, Archmage Nicholas couldn't help but smile helplessly.
"Then … please accept at most 3,000 people. We can still deal with this number. If it's too little, I'm afraid we won't be able to explain to the others."
"Of course, no problem, as long as you remember to write this in the contract."
"Alright …"
Hearing Jenn's answer, Nicholas nodded helplessly.
Then, he thought of another matter.
"So … how do you intend to choose those people?"
"Very simple."
Hearing Nicholas's question, Jenn snapped his fingers.
"I have my own brilliant plan, just wait and see."