More importantly, he must come up with a way to save face in the future.

McCarthy knew that in Ethan's eyes now, he appeared as a rookie with stylish moves and luxurious fishing gear.

Poor students have many stationery items.

This saying was popular in the Elemental Shaper Academy in the past.

"Couldn't ask for more."

Ethan didn't view the McCarthy before him as just an NPC. Even though it was an illusion, it was enough to show that McCarthy had left an extremely deep impression on an Old God as a human, and even today, the deeds he had done were still remembered.

He was facing one of the greatest Elemental Shapers in human history.

Ending the Old God War and founding the academy, McCarthy Delin could be considered the forefather of all Elemental Magic.

His name was written into the academy's history, and people erected statues in his honor.

This was the highest achievement a human could attain, and element shapers still remember his name to this day, not just because of those great and glorious endeavors, but more importantly, because a quarter of the spells in the academy's textbooks were penned by McCarthy.

The chaotic footsteps interrupted the trio's conversation, as a group of people in the same mage robes emerged from the shadows.

"McCarthy, you actually sneaked here!"

Leading the group was an elder who appeared far older than McCarthy, with white hair, puffing his beard and glaring, "At such a time, you still have the leisure to fish!"

McCarthy's face stiffened, and he introduced softly to the two, "He is my teacher*#*, a highly respected Elemental Shaper."

When mentioning the teacher's name, his introduction suddenly turned into an incomprehensible mumble.

Ethan guessed it was likely because these "NPCs" had not left an impression on Kaisaros at the time, thus not worthy of being remembered by an Old God.

This world is an illusion woven by Kaisaros; He cannot create things unknown to Himself.

Moreover, Kaisaros's consciousness had long vanished, leaving behind only a shell used to maintain the existence of the illusion world and supply energy to followers.

"Have you forgotten what day it is today?"

Seeing the grilled fish on the skewer, the elder became even more furious, "Fishing, fishing, all you think about are these little tricks. Even if you catch this many fish, so what?"

McCarthy originally wanted to argue, but the teacher's words pierced his heart like a sharp knife.

Ethan looked at McCarthy, who was once again wearing a mask of pain, and marveled at how the teacher was truly a teacher—able to deal real damage to a student with just a casual remark.

"This old gentleman, you've misunderstood."

To Ethan's surprise, Lindong, who usually disliked intervening in unrelated conversations, actually stood up and spoke fairly.

Could it be...

Just like the Round Table Knight Palansi to the opposite shore, McCarthy, as the founder of the academy, was someone Lindong had always respected as an elder?

Thinking back to when they were in Ximu Town, Lindong vaguely mentioned McCarthy Delin, noting that only those great figures of the academy's founding generation could possibly have more expertise in elemental shaping than her.

Of course, at the time, her emphasis was not on the strength of "ancient mages," but rather on confirming her identity as the "modern strongest," so Ethan could confidently follow her as his good teacher for learning.

Ethan felt this kind of psychology was quite human. It was just like when he played games, he also respected those top players in the professional field.

Unexpectedly, the cold-as-ice kitty also had...

"These are all caught by my husband, McCarthy Delin—"

This statement, spoken with such authority, instantly shocked everyone. It not only interrupted Ethan's thoughts but also plunged the furious elder into silence.

Everyone witnessed McCarthy's face turning blue and white.

Ethan couldn't help but sympathize with McCarthy and felt ashamed for misunderstanding Lindong.

She was a born witch; the attack just now was smooth and efficient, breaking through McCarthy's defenses while seemingly preparing to finish him off.

This overly cruel scene awakened the elder's compassion.

McCarthy Delin was his student, a child he watched grow up.

Although he was unhappy with many of McCarthy's outlandish behaviors, it didn't stop him from silently observing the student's growth and feeling proud of the achievements he had now made.

He certainly knew that his student had not touched his favorite fishing rod for a long time because of the need to cope with war.

The elder couldn't fathom why such a lively young girl like Lindong would utter such cruel words.

Her ruthless words evidenced her mastery of ice elemental magic.

"Let's head back."

After a long while, the elder gently told the already disheveled McCarthy, "You must know there are far more unhappy events in life than happy ones, much like fishing."

What could be worse than intending to show off before novices, only to be repeatedly humiliated by one?

That all started when his business with the Air Force was discovered by more than a dozen people.

In the team were people who didn't get along with him, so it wouldn't be long before this matter would widely circulate among the elemental shapers.

McCarthy initially thought this would be one of the darkest days of his life, and by convention, his luck would rebound after hitting rock bottom; yet unexpectedly, it still had potential to plunge further.

Meanwhile, he vaguely suspected Lindong was not a good person, even possibly a follower of the Old Gods.

Only an Old God's follower could commit such a cruel act.

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