18. The End of the Expedition (Part II)

"Excessive?"

Li Lin savored the word, then asked incredulously:

"Roland, do you really think it's excessive?"

"Isn't it?!"

Roland's voice raised a few degrees, his foster father's knowing yet feigned innocence and confusion undoubtedly provoking his patience. He could tolerate it now, but not forever.

"Calm down, don't always act like a rebellious child."

With a faint smile, Li Lin put on a serious face and asked again:

"So, do you think that wars using knives and magic wands were less excessive in the past?"

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