Chapter 149 Oz’s inner thoughts
After a simple explanation, the misunderstanding was successfully resolved.
The commander who just imprisoned Rhine suddenly realized:
"I see, the teacher of the great Oz, in addition to those special images - such as a fire giant with a height of hundreds of meters, a giant beast with dozens or hundreds of eyes, also has such an ordinary image."
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"It's incredible!"
Uh... Rhine felt that the misunderstanding was deeper, but he was too lazy to explain further.
He put on his green glasses and followed the soldiers to the palace.
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In the small room of the palace, Oz was terrified.
Over the years, Oz has been in constant fear of hiding his identity from being discovered by the evil witches of the East and West. These fearful lives turned him into a bald little old man, with skin as dry as tree bark. Now this wrinkled face is even more frowning.
He immediately ordered the soldiers to release Rhine and invited him over, just to obtain the forgiveness of the sage of the kingdom.
If it weren't for the fact that he wanted to continue to maintain his mysterious image in the eyes of outsiders, Oz would have wished to go find Rhine himself!
"It's over. That powerful magician must now know that I pretended to be his disciple and even pretended to be a great magician."
"In these years, even my closest subordinates have not been allowed to see me in person. I have used magic to disguise myself in various forms, making everyone think that I am a terrifying, ever-changing magician!"
"But Rhine has seen me as I am and knows my true identity."
"How will he punish me?"
"Will he expose my lies in front of the entire Emerald City?"
"Will he tell everyone that Oz is just a big liar with no magic power?"
"Or will he kill me in a rage, just like the majestic great magician I pretend to be?"
"I can only pray that he will still take care of my face. The most he can do is deny that he has a disciple like me, rather than completely expose the fact that I don't know magic at all."
The restless Oz was like an ant on a hot pot at this moment. He thought of the death row prisoners who were about to be hanged in the previous kingdom, and felt that his current situation was similar.
"Long time no see, Oz."
A crisp voice sounded behind Oz.
The short old man's heart nearly jumped out of his chest.
He looked back and found that Rhine had appeared behind him at some point and was looking at him.
This silver-haired boy's face still looks the same as it did more than 10 years ago, and time has not left any trace on his face.
Oz was shocked and frightened. The timid little old man cried and begged for mercy:
"I'm sorry, I'm really sorry! Lord Rhine, I shouldn't have pretended to be your disciple. I'm just an ordinary person, and I shouldn't have pretended to be a great magician. Please forgive me, please forgive me! No matter what you ask me to do, as long as You let me go..."
"It's okay." Rhine shrugged and said naturally, "I admit your identity in front of your men."
"Huh?" Oz was startled, obviously unable to react.
"They all believe that you are my disciple, and I acquiesce. From now on, you are indeed my disciple."
Rhine's calm words made Oz feel like he was dreaming.
"On the way here, I found that the people in the Emerald City are in awe and like you, the king. They all say that you are a very good king because you are good to the people. You are majestic, terrifying, and have powerful magic power, but you are... And kind and upright - at least they think so." Rhine said again, "Your terror is only directed at those boring, dishonest, and evil enemies." "Please stop making fun of me, you know, I am just that. An ordinary little old man has no magic power at all," Oz said sheepishly.
Oz lowered his head and told his story:
"When I took the balloon and came to this green field, because I came down from the sky, I naturally thought that I was a powerful magician. They were willing to do things for me, so I let them build this Emerald City .
"Of course, as smart as you are, you must have discovered that the Emerald City is no greener than other cities. It's just that I ask everyone to wear green glasses to make them think that this is a wonderful city full of gems and emeralds.
"After the Emerald City was built, I stayed in the palace and never left.
"I used to work in a circus and was very good at magic and other tricks. Whenever someone came to visit me, I would use magic to disguise myself as giant beasts, flaming fireballs, and other creatures to make them think that Oz was an ever-changing and terrifying creature. Magician.
"However, only I know that I am not a magician at all.
"I have always been afraid of the two evil witches from the east and the west. Their magic power is real. Fortunately, they all mistakenly thought that I was really scary and never thought of challenging me directly."
After talking about what happened over the years, Oz's face became much gloomier:
"So, you must think that I am a big liar who deceives the world and steals my reputation."
Seeing the lost look of the little old man, Rhine comforted him:
"Although neither your identity nor the green Emerald City is a lie.
"However, people's respect and love for you are real, and it really can't be more true.
"This is like a circus magic show. Although it is fake, the joy of the audience is real.
"In this case, there is no need for you to feel guilty about this.
"Anyway, I have admitted your identity - from now on, you are really my disciple. As long as I admit it, it will not be a lie."
Oz's eyes lit up:
"Really? Thank you for your tolerance, great sage!"
He felt like he was in a dream. The current affairs that I would not dare to be disappointed in even in my dreams are happening in front of me.
"From now on, you can continue to be the king of Oz. Forever." Rhine smiled.
When Oz heard this, his face suddenly darkened a bit.
The little old man with skinny skin shook his head:
"I'm afraid not. My identity will be exposed soon, so I have been thinking about leaving here as soon as possible. I want to take a balloon and return to the Kingdom of Rose, but I am afraid that the king is still looking for me..."
"His Majesty the King of the Kingdom of Rose does not want you." Rhine said, "The person who adulterated the golden plate is your brother and has nothing to do with you."
"That's great!" Oz was surprised and happy, "This way I can go back to my home country. I don't have to worry about being a liar every day anymore."
"Wait a minute." Rhine asked, "Why do you say your identity is about to be revealed?"
Oz talked about the fear he had been holding in his heart:
"A few months ago, a magician named Magrido came to the Emerald City..."
(End of chapter)