The wind was raging and unstoppable, lightning pierced the dark night, and dull thunder roared like an ancient beast.

After seeing Count Rodney leave the temple hall, Cardinal Orbas said to the shadows in the corner of the hall, "Is there any latest news on those 'moles'?" ”

"As you expected, Lord Bishop! Some of the nobles of Senna really have a strange ......"

There were visible fluctuations in the shadows of the corner, and a man in a black sacrificial robe revealed his figure, and he replied in a hoarse voice, "The 'Mole' hidden among the nobles has just received news that in a few days the nobles will hold a secret meeting, supposedly related to those evil mages. ”

"Excellent! Let the 'moles' keep a close eye on the nobles' every move...... Especially this Count of Rodney! Orbas said with a gloomy face: "If it weren't for the great loss of the temple's strength, would I still have to deal with these depraved nobles?" ”

"We must find out the details of this secret gathering of nobles as soon as possible, and strive to clear all hidden dangers! For the sake of safety, we have gathered our strength for the time being...... All the clergy in all the districts, except for those who were left behind, were mobilized to St. Natburg! ”

"I'd like to see what these nobles and heretics of the Magical Society can do?"

"Also, let the Inquisition bring all the family members of Count Rodney...... We need to beat it so that he can see the form clearly and know the majesty of the temple! ”

"Your will, my command!"

……

The Northern Wasteland, above the "Long Road".

Victor, who was in the middle of the convoy, raised his head and looked at the sky in the distance, and the white clouds were fluttering slowly, like a flock of white sheep for a while, and then turned into wisps of cooking smoke.

"Mr. Victor, have a bite to eat!"

Old Locke, who was sitting in the carriage, threw a dry ration and a bag of water to Victor, who was riding a horse.

"I'm not hungry yet......"

Victor, who took the food, did not eat it, but weighed it with his hands.

"How?"

Sensing that the amount of food in his hand was much lighter than before, Victor asked in a low voice, "Is the caravan already running out of supplies?" ”

"yes!"

Old Locke replied with a frown: "Who would have thought that this wolf tide would actually completely destroy several towns along the 'Long Road'!" Even the flora and fauna of the wilderness have been eaten......"

"How long will the rest of the food last?"

"Two days at most! But we are at least five days away from Saint-Narburg......"

"Kill the horse! Ditch some of the goods! ”

After a little thought, Victor said categorically: "Now is not the time to hesitate! In order to cope with all kinds of unexpected situations, we must maintain the necessary physical strength! ”

Victor's words made old Locke stunned for a moment, and he shook his head and laughed at himself: "...... When people are old, they look ahead! Then do what Mr. Victor wants......"

The experienced old Locke easily accepted Victor's offer, and under his orders, the entire Northland caravan abandoned all the goods and killed half of the horses in the convoy for food.

Since Locke the Elder promised that the losses of the caravan would be borne by the Rodneys, this mandatory order was carried out most thoroughly. After all, at this time, everyone's life comes first.

……

Meturi Sealand, the hub of the "Long Road" and the brightest pearl in the north.

If you look at the city in the valley from the pass of the Lagas Mountains, you will find that this beautiful city divided by a river is more like a combination of gardens and glades than a cold stone city! And this is the biggest difference between Maiduri and other cities in the north.

The most prominent feature of Myturiseland is the towering pointed castle, a landmark made of white stone in the middle of the city, which is now home to the Magical Society's battlemage troops.

At this time, this bustling commercial city is in a depressed state, because it is known that the fierce collision between the Continental Magic Society and the Eternal Temple will break out here.

"Lord Felton, we have completed the construction of the City Lock!"

The High Mage of the Seven Rings, Quiller Charles, said respectfully, "If the Temple of Eternity wants to take this place, they will have to pay an unbearable price!" ”

"Those 'pious' gods don't know what it means to retreat in the face of difficulties......

Felton, the "Starry Sky Eye" standing at the window of the white castle, snorted coldly, "Is there any news of Victor?" ”

“…… Not yet. ”

Quiller paused for a moment and said with some hesitation: "However, the three emissary teams we sent have already turned back to two ......"

"What's going on?" The air pressure around Felton rose sharply.

"According to the accounts of those in the returning team, there has been a massive wolf tide in the northern wasteland...... Due to the contempt for these beasts, the mages sent out suffered unnecessary losses. ”

"These idiots! Are they all flooded with water? This...... What an insult to the wisdom of the mage!! ”

Since Greenland was destroyed by the Eternal Temple, Felton's rants have become more frequent, which has put Quiller Charles under great pressure as a staff member.

"Hehe, Felton, you've been getting more and more angry lately! What's going on today? ”

With a burst of laughter, Valentin Brooke walked into the room at the top of the castle.

"Your Excellency Valentine."

Quiller Charles greeted politely, "Your Excellency Felton is worried about Mr. Victor's safety...... You also know that there's a wolf tide in the Northlands. ”

"Wolf tide? Well, I've heard about it! ”

Valentine said thoughtfully: "It's just that the timing of this wolf tide is a little delicate...... I don't know if there is a human factor? ”

"Victor, though, he'll be fine!"

Valentine comforted and said: "That old guy Grant has already secretly left a magic mark on his body, if he encounters any danger, he will take action!" ”

"Magic sigils? What is Grant planning again? Felton said unhappily: "This old fox is the strictest, and he will not say anything until the last moment......

"There will be a result soon!"

Valentine smiled and said, "I have a hunch...... This must have been something that no one expected! ”