Because of the mass death of the gelatinous warriors, the colony is stinking, and many elves have fallen ill as a result. The warriors of the Heim Territory did not go underground, and were lucky enough to escape the catastrophe. They did not prepare to set up camp, but gathered outside Shaq Manor, carefully guarding the direction of the castle in the town of Kebe. It's out of range of the trebuchets in Kebb Town, and it's on high ground, so it's easy to see around.

Dozens of captives of the god of murder are being punished by chopping off their hands. Before each execution, Siegel's sentence was announced, and the pardoned eyes and tongue were revealed, and the accompanying physician was present, with red-hot iron and bandages prepared.

"Can you walk with me, Lord Wilwood, I've been in the cave for a bit of a long time, and I haven't breathed fresh air in a while. "Siegel saw Master Spellcaster on the lawn of Shaq Manor, as he examined the gelatinous warriors who had turned to stone.

"Lord Siegel, you're finally here. Wilwood said with a solemn face, and there seemed to be a cloud of sadness in his eyes that could not be dissolved.

"Did something happen?"

Wilwood paused with his cane in front of him, as if using the time to weigh the words. Eventually, he said, "I heard the news that the Mage Guild has officially invited you to go and make Mir Cores for them, is this true?"

Siegel shook his head: "I didn't receive this news, let alone know about the invitation. I did, however, send a message to the Mage Guild in some way. If they stop meddling in the affairs of the Magemen's Federation, then I can build them a Myrcan. ”

"You're doing the right thing, that's fine for now. "There are some rumours in the federation. But the main concern is that you will tell the Mage Guild about the technology of the Myrcan. This will make the Mage Federation lose its advantage. ”

Siegel looked at Wilwood meaningfully. After pondering, he said, "The strength of the Federation has never been the Mir Energy Core, but the vast number of mages cultivated by using it. Wilwood, is there a voice in the federation that wants me to disclose the method of making the Myrnec nucleus. ”

"There are such voices, but the vast majority of mages are firmly opposed. It is an iron law that the Federation never allows any form of request for other mages to reveal the secrets of their spells and circles. "You don't have to pay attention to that, once in a while a few mages are frightened by the failure of the previous federation. That's why the brain will have a problem for a while. The Federation will never make such a request unless you choose to share it yourself. However, you still have to pay attention to the Mage Guild, their temptation and infiltration are difficult to resist. Now is the most vulnerable time for the Federation, after all, without an archmage in charge, everyone has no sense of security. ”

"Are there any criteria for becoming an archmage?" Siegel stopped, and the two of them were standing next to the cliff, and dozens of meters away was the raging sea.

Wilwood looked at Siegel with excitement in his eyes. He smiled, and then said, "There is only one absolute standard, and that is to be able to cast the two spells of Space Lock and Eternal Stasis. Only the Spatial Lock can ensure that an area cannot be infiltrated by teleportation. At the same time, it is also the basis for mastering space. Eternal Stasis is the basis for mastering time, which ultimately leads to the time pause spell. In addition to this. There are a few other arguments that can support that you became an archmage. ”

"Each archmage creates their own abilities based on their knowledge of the elements and their understanding of magic. Archmage William is known to be able to mix transformations, and Master Faranis can cast spells from a long distance. No one knows what Alexander, the Lion King, is capable of, but everyone is sure that it must be a very strong skill. Although it is impossible to prove that it is the archmage who has the special ability to create his own, most people believe that this can also be counted as a criterion. ”

Declaring an archmage is good for both yourself and the Federation, but it's not something that can be done with words. Siegel needs to cast spells in the presence of at least five mages, or show his special abilities, in order to become a recognized archmage.

In order to be able to learn more advanced spells, many new archmages choose to display their special abilities. Only a few people who have the resources to learn and are sure that they can read the scrolls of advanced magic will be able to hide their abilities. As one of the Federation's veto-powering high-ranking officials, Siegel was able to access the library with access to materials that ordinary mages did not have access to.

So he just nodded briefly and said, "I'll go back and read the spell records of the Space Lock and Eternal Stasis, hoping to cast them." ”

Such a hint was enough for Vywood, and the presence of an archmage in the spell system was good news for him. Many experiments require the participation of archmage-level spell users, otherwise safety and effectiveness cannot be guaranteed.

"Congratulations in advance, Lord Siegel, I have something to tell you. Wilwood pulled a disc out of the pouch and handed it to Siegel. The main material of the disc is lead, so it is extremely heavy, but fortunately, both are mages and can be assisted by spells. A circle is depicted with silver lines on the lead plate, and some parts also use amethyst (generally believed to have the power to communicate space) as a spell node. At a glance, Siegel saw that part of the familiar structure was his own "energy channel" spell.

"This must be what you built the portal, it's amazing. I'd love to learn from you if I could. Siegel said very sincerely. He knew in his heart the value of this technique, especially for a lord like him. Not to mention the increase in combat effectiveness brought by the teleportation army, if it can be used in daily life, it will save the long transportation, and the things from Rabbit Ear Harbor can be brought directly to Mier City.

"The spell system is the most respected of all the faction mages, and because of the existence of teleportation, our research and improvement of teleportation spells has always been the most important work. As a spell mage, we immediately set the direction of the application of the Myr Energy Core as teleportation, and what you are holding in your hand is the first generation of the product. Viwood looked proud, "Although six thousand gold coins can only be used once, it can maintain a stable portal for about fifteen minutes. There is no limit to how many people and goods can be transported during this period. We're still improving the process. But I need your help. ”

"Which? I have a manual for accurate teleportation. It should be able to help you. Siegel said immediately.

Verwood shook his head, "It's not about the teleportation spell itself, it's about how you managed to keep a magical creation like Myr Energy from loss." I mean, with so much energy being produced and supplied every day, wouldn't the Myrnec Core be broken? Our portal disc works very steadily, but if it doesn't last more than fifteen minutes, the structure will melt down, which is far worse than the Myrnec Core in this respect. At the moment we only dare to turn it on for ten minutes and turn it off, so that it can still be repaired. Otherwise, no one can stand the cost. ”

Siegel smiled, left the disc behind, and promised, "No problem, I'm willing to share this knowledge." ”

Hearing an answer that would satisfy him, Wilwood didn't seem to be in a hurry. "Become an archmage first, then we can call you Lord Siegel. For yourself and for the Federation, that's the number one priority. ”

"Thanks, I'll try. By the way, I want you to help me transport the army back. Siegel and Wilwood shook hands and then parted.

Wilwood left with a smile. Siegel was left alone on a cliff by the sea. He saw a large number of bubbles appear on the surface of the sea, and the muddy sediment rolled with the bubbles. Stir with seawater. It seems that part of the cave has collapsed, and the elves have begun to completely destroy the stronghold of the god of murder.

The teleportation room is unharmed. With a pre-planned landslide, the teleportation chamber will become an enclosed and isolated space. Only the complete destruction of the rest of the colony will prevent anyone from retaking the place, and adventurers or scavengers will not waste their efforts in finding the treasure hidden deep beneath the seabed.

Shaq Manor will also be demolished, houses will be set on fire, and even entire cliffs will fall apart under the spell. Now the soldiers of Heim are emptying the manor, and the plan is to pile it all away from the cliff and leave it to the inhabitants of Cabe. Siegel didn't care about the soldiers taking some of the valuable items in their hands.

He stood alone on the edge of a cliff, letting the sea breeze blow his robe. He stared at a three-masted galleon in the distance, imagining it to look like the Soth, then watching it until the horizon obscured it. Is it possible to see the wall of storms at the end of the sky and the sea, and is there the kingdom of the true gods behind the wall of storms, and what plans are they making there?

Siegel felt that he was caught up in a conspiracy of God, that countless coincidences seemed to surround him, that there were vague words, countless hints, and secrets that could not be mentioned, what were the gods planning? God had different personalities and demands, what could make them agree to carry out a certain plan together? This question will never be answered in the current world, and perhaps only by stepping out of the fence and crossing over to other worlds can we have a chance to figure it out.

Siegel retracted his gaze, but accidentally saw a scene at the foot of the mountain. In a calm little harbor surrounded by rocks, a man and a woman are entangled. Their clothes were thrown everywhere, some of them already soaked in the sea, but the two of them didn't pay any attention.

Well, what they do is their freedom, Siegel said to himself. However, as the tide rises, the little harbor will soon be flooded by the sea, and their good deeds will not be able to continue. Siegel thought for a moment, and slowly recited the spell of the force field wall, building an invisible embankment for Evan and Ammon. Four hours is enough, Siegel thought to himself.

Out of sight and out of mind, Siegel gave himself a good reason to leave the cliff. Heim's guards quickly followed, serving as escorts by his side. The form is more important than the practical significance, and Siegel doesn't expect these guards to prevent much danger for him, but having these people by his side will save him a lot of trouble.

For example, if he is now at the South Sea Watch Castle to ask for something to drink, no one will come to him for trouble. The guards of Cabe are still trapped in the castle and are not allowed to go out, and it is the members of the Solidarity who really control the town. Although there was a threat from the Muling and the elven army outside the town, no one dared to make a mistake, but the town was still cloudy. If there were no guards around them, there would definitely be people who would try to find trouble with shoddy language or rude actions, and how could they be as pure as they are now.

"You're going to be back here soon, and hopefully everything will go back to the way it was before. Siegel looked at the dwarf shopkeeper, and from the awkward smile on his face, Siegel knew he wasn't welcome. "I'm here just to say that the sooner you forget about Solidarity, the more peaceful your life will be. ”

"But you lose motivation and don't get motivated. ”

"That's just a delusion. Siegel said, "I'm not going to stay with you for long, just to see how the town is going before I leave." Viscount Cabe's self-proclaimed dukedom would cause him to lose credibility among the nobility, and the entire town of Cabe would be affected. Merchants will be reduced, knights will not come to work, and adventurers will stay away. On the contrary, bandits, bandits, and possibly pirates will be more likely to haunt you, and I hope you will be prepared. ”

The dwarf bit his lip, let out a long sigh, and said, "It seems that you are a big man, can you do a favor." There is no news of a Riges boy that he ...... His sister asked. ”

"No, I haven't heard from him. Siegel thought for a moment and thought that Regis might be more than lucky. The captives have finished their punishment of chopping off their hands, and they should all return. If he didn't come back, he must have died in the stronghold, which is now covered by countless mud and sand.

"Now Lily is left alone, how will she live in the future?" the dwarf raised his courage and glared at Siegel, pinching his waist in hatred.

"Tell Lily that I am short of a maid, and that she can come to my castle to work if she wishes. Siegel took out ten gold coins and handed them to the gnomes. "It's enough fare to get to Myr City, and she can come whenever she wants. ”

"Let her work for you?" The dwarf looked at the gold coin in front of him and shook his head: "I heard that the army of the Heim Leader attacked the Shaq Manor, and her brother may have been killed by the people of the Heim Lord, how can you expect her to work for the enemy?"

"It was the elven army that attacked Shaq Manor, and Heim led the army to guard the perimeter. In fact, if it weren't for the overwhelming superiority of the army led by I, Heim, the town of Cabe would still be fighting the elves, and the casualties would be much heavier than it is now, and you Viscount Kebe probably know this best. What Heim brought here to do, was to take the captives, put them on trial, and let them out alive. Siegel pushed the gold coins in front of the gnome, "If this girl named Lily doesn't want to come, then she can use them however she wants." At the end of the day, it's her business, isn't it?" )