Act 22: The Pursuit of Clues
"Having lost contact with the main plane, and the sudden appearance of attackers against the summoner, it seems that this war really cannot be carried on so simply. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biqugeγ infoβ
Karene used her magic to write silver words in mid-air, summing up the current situation.
"Let's start by looking at our situation. β
She spread out a piece of parchment, on which in black ink accurately depicted a map of the surroundings of Andorhar, but it was not just an accurate map, only to see Karen's fingers snap lightly, and the lines on the map directly floated, forming a three-dimensional picture.
"Here we are. β
With a single click, a dark purple spot lit up in the northwest corner of the city.
"Farther north, where the forest is, has been reduced to a scorched earth, where Grull Franz and his spirits have been defeated and killed. β
Glancing at Rosen, Karen lit up the original forest with a little red light before continuing.
"According to the swordsman, they came to us after being attacked in the ruins of the market on the south side of the city, all the way north. β
An orange sign was lit in the group of low houses on the south side, and Karen's hand was lowered.
In other words, there should be no other summoner strongholds in this area, and it can be inferred from here that the remaining summoners should be concentrated in the eastern part of the city. β
To the northwest of Andorhar is lush forests and hills that overlook the city, while to the west there are mountains and a river that flows down the city from the foot of the mountains to the south of the city.
The eastern part of the city is much more prosperous, with a wide harbour directly east of the city and a bay, and the city must have been a commercial capital in the past, but unfortunately the war destroyed it early, and now it is only ruined.
According to historical records, it was supposed to have been destroyed from east to west, so the eastern part of the city was much more dilapidated, but there were much more buildings on that side itself, so the terrain became more complex and suitable for existence as a stronghold.
"Thinking about the next strategy, I think we should first think we should stand still and wait for the other summoners to send a message before making a decision. β
Karene began by saying that she didn't really need to ask for the opinion of the others, just to inform Langton.
"Wait, in that case, we'll lose the initiative. β
Sure enough, Langton immediately objected.
Ai Xue was on the side, not saying a word, for her, of course, she wanted to find her master as soon as possible, but she also knew very well that the two summoners present, one was Karen, who was a temporary ally, and the other was Langton, who was bullied at home, did not have a very friendly relationship with Noah, and it was unreasonable for them to be distracted to rescue their master.
"And now that we are faced with such a situation, I think we callers should put aside our preconceptions and unite to solve the situation at hand. β
Langton didn't mention his brother at this time, he knew that Karen would not be able to help him save Noah, and it would be less convincing to mention this at this time.
"What's more, there is also an assassin against the summoner, even if you can't join forces now, you should pass on this message to everyone to be on guard, after all, there has been no accident in the crown war for many years, and everyone's vigilance should not be too high. β
Today's daytime Grull is a good example, as a lich, he should have a lot of means to save his life, and he won't be assassinated so easily, but the rule that crown wars can't hurt summoners dulls his instincts for danger, and that's why the opponent can succeed in one blow.
"But the question is, who will believe you?"
At this time, Karen spoke of one of the most critical questions.
"I believe you are because I happened to see you and Gruul, and you believe that this girl is because she is your brother's heroic spirit and holds the Ludwig insignia, but what about the others?"
Langton was silent.
Indeed, any other information provided by anyone else in the midst of the War for the Crown could be a trap.
All the people in Andorhar are like hunters in the dark forest, and if they find any traces of others, they will only attack and destroy them.
Even if the connection with the main plane is really severed here, it can be understood that it is an illusion caused by the special ability of a certain heroic spirit, and if you rush to cooperate with the other party, it is very likely that you will be stabbed in the back, and there is no such thing as a notary public here, so it is quite difficult to get cooperation.
Historically, there have been cases of using magic to create situations for other summoners to assemble and eventually defeat them with traps, and this tactic has not been banned, so everyone will become cautious and suspicious.
"Wait. β
Just as the meeting was at an impasse, Rosen spoke.
"I would like to ask if this Miss Heroic Spirit can obtain the location of the other party through her contact with her master?"
Normally, the Heroic Spirit is able to sense where the master is, but now that Noah's magic power has been cut off, it is a question whether Ai Xue can sense his master.
"It's only a slight connection, but it should be okay if it can be strengthened in some way. β
Ai Xue replied, a little surprised that Lawson would pay attention to this.
"Do you mean that by finding Noah's brother's location, you can find the person who attacked the other summoners?"
Langton had thought of such a method at first, but it was always suspicious to himself, so he didn't mention it for the time being.
"If there is a potion to enhance perception, it is not impossible to do so. β
Even Karen agreed, but then the conversation changed.
"However, at least a super-quality Eagle Eye potion can achieve this effect, and it must be assisted by several other high-quality potions, and the value of these potions is enough to buy a villa in the most prosperous area of Isrul, not to mention that refining these potions requires at least a fourth-order alchemist to have a certain chance of success, do you have such a potion?"
Of course, she also knew that she could find the guy who might be the culprit by following the clues of the young girl's heroic spirit, but the cost was too high, and Karen didn't think that anyone involved in this crown war would have the leisure to carry such a potion.
"Do you mean the Eagle Eye Potion and the Bitter Cream Mixture, and the Moonlight Potion?"
Langton had a relaxed expression at this time.
"It just so happened that I brought the materials. β