47.2-27 Hidden Truths – The Wizard Guild’s Conspiracy

Inside the Wizard Guild – A Secret Research

The Arcana Tower, headquarters of the Wizard Guild.It was the epicenter of magical research and the institution responsible for maintaining the kingdom's magical system.

A group of high-ranking wizards sat in a circle.Laid out before them were documents and strange symbols discovered at a ruined research facility.

One wizard shook his head."These are no mere ancient glyphs. There's... something deeper here."

Another wizard tapped the table impatiently."The meaning doesn't matter. What's important is that these documents must never see the light of day."

He pointed to a sketch from the ruins—an array of bizarre symbols and codes.

While most wizards believed these symbols were part of an "ancient magical language,"in truth, they were computation codes—hints that this world might be a simulation.

One of the Guild elders spoke in a deep voice."These glyphs hold the potential to alter the laws themselves."

The wizards exchanged tense glances.

If the laws could change, the Guild's foundation would collapse.They were no longer researchers of knowledge—but gatekeepers.

One wizard proposed,"We need to fabricate the discovery. Make it look like the sorcerers found this."

Another protested,"The sorcerers don't have the methodology. They'd never decode this."

The elder smiled quietly."Which is why we fabricate. We declare this as the result of the sorcerers' erratic and dangerous magic."

And so, the plan was set.To preserve the current order, they would manipulate the truth without hesitation.

Sorcerer's Lab – The Wizards Strike

Meanwhile, in the sorcerers' laboratory,Leaen and her colleagues were examining the very same glyphs.

Leaen tilted her head, murmuring,"…This isn't a standard magic circle."

Sorcerers didn't use magic by formula—they understood it instinctively.Leaen sensed it. This wasn't magic. It was something else.

Then—

Bang!

The door burst open, and cloaked wizards stormed in.

"In the name of the Wizard Guild, cease this research and surrender all documents!"

The sorcerers readied their spells, alert.Leaen spoke coldly,"By what right do you take our work?"

The wizard sneered."You are not scholars. You are anarchists tampering with the law of the world."

Fury sparked in the room."That's just an excuse. You're trying to bury the truth!"

The wizards didn't answer.When the sorcerers refused to comply, they acted.

A magic circle flared in the air."Surrender Spell – Seal all mana flows."

Ripples spread through the air—sorcerers' spells were instantly nullified.

Leaen clenched her teeth.The Wizards had come prepared.

But then—

Thwip!

An arrow flew from the shadows, shattering the wizard's spell circle.

Cain stood atop the roof, calm and poised."Looks like I'm not late."

And Damian stepped through the broken doorway, sword in hand."What's going on here?"

Damian's Choice – Stay Neutral or Take a Stand?

The wizards paused.The sorcerers turned to him as well.

Damian was neither wizard nor sorcerer.Just a warrior. A neutral presence.

A wizard addressed him."Damian, this has nothing to do with you. Step aside."

Leaen interjected,"This isn't right. They're using us as scapegoats."

Damian looked between them, silent.

He had to choose:

Remain neutral?Or fight for the truth?

He raised his sword slowly.

"I don't intend to interfere in political disputes."

The wizards looked relieved—

Until Damian continued,"But I also won't stand by while one side crushes the other with brute force."

He pointed his blade at the wizards, gaze steady."If it's a fight you want—then I'll be your opponent."

The wizards flinched.They knew Damian wasn't someone to challenge lightly.

After a tense standoff—

"…We'll withdraw. For now."

They retreated, but it was only the beginning.

The Wizard Guild's Final Resolution – A Political Crusade

The Guild's upper ranks reached a decision:

Submit a petition to the kingdom to block sorcerers' research.

Portray sorcerers as threats to the natural order.

Purge dissent within the Guild and erase all traces of the truth.

But there was something they didn't know.

Cracks were already forming within their own ranks.

Some wizards quietly questioned the righteousness of this cover-up.And they sensed that one day—

A traitor would rise from among them.

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Chapter : Prelude to Conflict – The Politics Begin

The Wizard Guild's Official Statement – Regulating the Sorcerers

In the heart of the city's central plaza, a crowd had gathered—mages, nobles, and royal officials alike—awaiting the Wizard Guild's formal declaration.

Standing atop the platform was Grand Mage Ragnus, one of the Guild's elders.His face was set like stone, his tone unwavering.

"Following the recent dimensional rift and a string of disappearances," he began, "the Wizard Guild has conducted a thorough investigation."

Murmurs rippled through the crowd.Everyone waited to see who would be blamed.

Ragnus raised a document high, his voice heavy.

"As a result, we have concluded that the irresponsible use of magic by the sorcerers is the root cause of this crisis."

An audible stir surged through the plaza.

"Sorcerers, again?""I knew it. They're always the ones causing trouble.""They're dangerous. We can't allow them to act freely anymore!"

Ignoring the uproar, Ragnus continued.

"They conducted forbidden research, tearing open the fabric of reality itself. The balance of magic has been disrupted. Those who returned from the rift are mentally shattered."

His voice grew sharper.

"Thus, the Wizard Guild proposes a new law."

He unrolled the parchment and read aloud its contents.

Sorcerer Regulation Act

All sorcerers must report their magical research to the Wizard Guild.

Any use of high-tier magic without the Guild's approval will be met with severe punishment.

All structured magical study will be overseen exclusively by the Guild. Reckless experimentation by sorcerers is hereby prohibited.

"No longer will the sorcerers act with impunity," Ragnus declared.

Cheers erupted from the crowd.

"Finally! They should've been leashed long ago!""Dangerous magic users must be purged!""The Guild will protect us!"

But within the sorcerer community, a different reaction stirred—rage, anxiety, and dread.They had now officially fallen under the Guild's surveillance.

Division Among Sorcerers – Radicals vs. Neutrals

In a dim, fire-lit basement on the outskirts of the city, a secret meeting was underway.The sorcerers gathered there didn't trust one another—but the crisis left them no choice.

The first to speak was the radical leader, Kyron.

"We can't stay passive any longer!"

His voice rang out with sharp fury.

"The Guild's move proves it—they fear us. They see us as a threat. We should stop hiding and push back with force!"

A wave of agreement followed.

"He's right! It's time to strike!""If we don't act now, we'll lose everything!"

But opposing them stood Celia, leader of the neutral faction.

"Reckless action will only lead us to ruin."

Kyron sneered.

"The Guild has already labeled us as enemies. Whether we fight or not, they intend to erase us."

Celia responded firmly.

"Which is why we must stay calm. If we act now, every mage in the kingdom will side with the Guild."

But the radicals' fury had reached a boiling point.

"You're just afraid, Celia.""If we don't fight now, we'll never get the chance again."

And so, the fracture was complete.

The radicals began preparing for war.The neutrals sought out Damian's group—to inform them of the truth, and ask for aid.

The Wizard Guild's Hidden Strategy – Orchestrating the Rebellion

Elsewhere, within the Wizard Guild, a secret meeting was held.

"We must push the sorcerers into rebellion," Ragnus said coldly.

"If they strike first, we can declare them enemies of the realm."

The other elders nodded.

"Our informant within the radicals is already feeding them false intel. Soon, they'll take the bait."

"When the rebellion begins," said another elder, "we'll use the kingdom's forces to wipe them out."

Their strategy was meticulous.Every step of the crisis was unfolding according to their design.

Damian's Dilemma – Who Deserves Their Help?

"The Wizards intend to erase the sorcerers entirely," Ian said with a heavy sigh.

"But the radicals… they're too dangerous for us to support."

Cain added bluntly,"Helping the Guild is out of the question."

Leaen's eyes darkened in thought.

"The Guild is hiding something—about the rift, the laws of magic… If we don't uncover it, the truth will vanish forever."

Damian stared at his blade in silence.

Until now, he'd lived as a mercenary.But in this moment, he realized—he could no longer remain a bystander.

He had to choose.

Yet—

Whatever he chose, there would be no turning back.