……

Five days later.

The busyness of the city has come to an end for the time being, and the exploration of underground waterways and the area outside the city has been completed.

The Coalition forces excavated a total of 261 similar magic beacon devices in the underground waterways, and the area of the city at a depth of 500 meters was almost probed, and then they had to stand in the excavated pit and continue digging.

As a result, the number of this part is small.

At the same time, although the exploration outside the city is vast, the target is placed on the huge ancient magic guide weapon, and the interval is far away before it needs to be probed once, and all the tasks have been completed today.

And the result is -

No.

No ancient magic weapons were found.

When the news came back, Ryan immediately gathered everyone. This time, not only the alliances of various forces, but also the Adventurers' Guild, the major churches, and the Knights, as well as the influential Craftsmen who did not join the Craftsmen's Guild, also participated, and the number of people in the courtyard meeting was more than in any previous courtyard meeting.

But the mood during the meeting was not promising.

The surrounding area was almost explored in the first two days, and at first everyone was relieved, at least the magic guide weapon was not so close to the city, and it was not buried in their own territory like the dragons. And as I explored further, things gradually began to develop to the other extreme-

The artisan will disappear.

With the ancient magic weapon.

"How could it disappear?"

"The weapons of the Hoof Fire Empire are almost the size of half of the Vigilant Mountains, and our detection distance is already much smaller than this volume, so it's impossible to miss it."

"And where else can they hide?"

“……”

In addition to detecting the reaction of the magic guide, all the camps of the legion have been actively preparing for battle in the past few days, but now the enemy has disappeared from under his nose.

Many of the power lords had a sad look on their faces.

Not being able to figure out where the enemy is is the most terrible problem.

"Could it be...... Have they given up on occupying the Crownless City? ”

After this voice came out, the scene was a little silent for a while, and many lords looked at Ryan, always feeling that he had very few words in today's meeting, and almost did not speak.

Looking to the other side, it was clear that it was next to the main seat, and the vacant bench proved its absence. According to the intelligence, the unpredictable guy has been accompanying his own girl who seems to be a bully around the city for the past five days, although the puzzling healing ability has indeed helped a lot. But from the sidelines, I always feel that these two people are just an excuse to help, and shopping seems to be their main purpose......

I wonder where I'm having fun right now.

The most heard line when the information comes back is "lalalala~"

At this time, a craftsman stood up.

"If the craftsman escapes, what are we going to do next?"

The participants pondered for a moment, and quickly heard the implication - if the craftsman would not show up for some reason, the biggest trouble would be the interior of the Crownless City.

The Lion Court Army still occupies the Crownless City.

Could it be that Ryan is worried about this?

Now, with the defeat of the war set off by the Hoof Fire Empire, Marcus is wanted all over the world, and the Hoof Fire Empire has long since withdrawn from the alliance. And the Lion Yuan Fang didn't have much contact with them in the first place, and after occupying the Crownless City, there was no sound on the surface, and all the communication was based on tacit understanding.

But this is a problem that has to be faced, and if the Artisan Society is no longer a threat in the short term, how to reclaim the city from the Lion Court becomes the highest priority.

"We can't wait like this!"

Another craftsman stood up.

"Now that there are more and more people supporting the rule of the Lion Garden, we must shift our strategy as soon as possible, otherwise every day that passes, the less likely it is that we will retake the city!"

Many craftsmen lowered their heads after hearing this.

At this time, they don't even have the identity of a person to talk to the Lion Garden, but they are just a group of refugees left over from the fall of the government.

"If the results of the probe are correct, the Artisan will indeed hide, I ...... I think this is something that can be planned in advance. ”

"It's time to find a way to talk to Lion Court first."

"I think so too......"

“……”

The artisans had little political touch, but they knew that if they were allowed to drag on like this, they would lose the city they were proud of.

As more and more craftsmen spoke, Ryan stood up from his chair and stepped out of the hilt of his sword.

It seems to be a sign of decision.

But surprisingly, he did not go to the middle, but pressed the hilt of his sword all the way to the craftsman who said that he wanted to "shift the strategic course".

"Is that what you're for?" Ryan said.

"W-What?" The man was stunned for a moment and looked around, "This city was originally ours, what's wrong with speaking out on behalf of the craftsman?" ”

Ryan sighed silently.

You've got Lowe up to it—he wanted to say that, but his best friend didn't want to get involved in it, and sometimes he really wanted to complain about him.

Ryan pressed his sword and looked at the other party, "I don't think you represent the craftsman, but the craftsman's guild." ”

“…… What nonsense are you talking about? I've never ......."

Without hesitation, Ryan drew his sword and slashed down, but avoided the fatal part.

Blood splattered, and the man fell backwards in terror, but his pupils shrank into a small dot halfway through, his skin suddenly turned gray, and his forehead poked sharp corners.

The crowd that had not yet reacted to the situation was shocked.

Black Flame Body!?

It was the first time that those present had seen the actual situation recorded in the materials of the craftsman's association, but ...... How did Ryan know!?

"Why do you ...... I won't die obediently! ”

Hmmm-

Facing the roar of the other party who is about to lose their minds.

This time, Ryan didn't hold back.

He turned around with his sword in his hand, holding the resonance weapon that Luo Wei lent him in his arms, leaving the other party to reveal his purpose before making a move, I have to say that this hand is really beautiful.

It seems that I am still far behind.

"You can see his purpose, what does this mean, I believe I don't need to explain more."

Everyone was stunned for a moment.

Draw your attention to the interior of the city.

Do you want them to fight among themselves?

"The Artisans are not running away, on the contrary, they are actively planning all this." Ryan said solemnly.

It's not a clever skill, but without the props that Luo Wei lent him, it's hard to tell from the dialogue whether it's for the sake of the craftsman or something else. And now, Ryan had been waiting for the man with the black line to speak from the beginning.

It turns out that this is what it feels like to watch and play with others.

Although Ryan didn't think it was a bad feeling, he didn't plan to continue trying, and he felt that he couldn't learn it......

But there is no doubt that by taking advantage of the situation of the Lion Court occupying the Crownless City and stirring up their internal relations, the Artisan Guild must be planning to take advantage of the chaos to do something.

"It's a bit cunning to take advantage of the restless emotions of the craftsmen and speak for them." Elifa said.

The surrounding craftsmen expressed their shame, but they did not fail to understand their feelings.

Now, however, as long as the Artisans' Guild does not really disappear, the relationship with the Lion Court will not be so urgent, and if the value of the Artisans to the city can be proved in the next battle, and the city system can be gradually established, things will not be completely unturned.

"I'm sorry... It was almost easily taken advantage of. ”

"I'm glad you can see who he is, Ryan."

That's not my credit.

Ryan watched as the crowd regained their firmness, his gaze lit up like a torch.

"Then what we're going to do is clear—"

He looked at the crowd and regained his usual demeanor.

"Broaden your search and make sure you get them out."

……

When the news reached the Sky Wings, Luo Wei and his party were having lunch with the Five Princesses in the restaurant.

"Got it," Loveley wiped his mouth and got up, "that's right, so let's do it." ”

After saying that, she turned her head to look at someone in front of the main seat, "You can really hold your breath." ”

Luo Wei shrugged helplessly.

He was going to let Ryan handle it himself, but Ryan came over two days ago and insisted on pestering him, saying something like "I used my plan last time, and this time it's time to use yours." Luo Wei didn't bother to complain.

What do you do with your perseverance as the protagonist......

But since it has to be done, it is naturally not just as simple as resolving it, and it would be a pity not to use it in reverse.

In this way, it will be difficult for the Artisan Guild to use the matter of the Lion Garden to split the alliance next, and after having almost been fooled once, the Artisans will not be so easily shaken.

"But there's one thing we don't quite understand, Your Highness the Princess," said the messenger of Kagejuku, "why just expand the scope of the search?" ”

From the point of view of feasibility, whether it is transferred back to the relics of the divine war, or ambushed in the sky, or even if there is the power of the gods, it is not impossible to store the weapon in another space, right?

"Because of other circumstances, we have ruled it out in advance."

Loveley replied indifferently.

Naturally, they will not wait until the news is completely settled before they act, after most of the areas were detected two days ago to no avail, including Ryan from the alliance side came to find Rowe, they were already preparing for the future.

The sky has been confirmed by the Arashi Temple and the Dragons; In terms of space, in the past two days, Ayining has turned around with dew, and there is no sign of space.

As for the remnants of the god wars......

Luo Wei and the others went to the mine yesterday in person, and the sacrifices in the pit had been drained, and although there was still a way in the future, as long as the craftsmen needed to make a move against the uncrowned city, they would not continue to shrink back.

deliberately causing civil strife at this juncture also shows that the craftsmen will act soon.

Vimere was silently eating the chicken sausage on her plate with her head bowed on the side, compared to the others, she had a good time these days...... No, it's a lot of fun! After that, he didn't continue to be attacked by any other people, and he visited the city every day.

"Thank you, Your Highness for your answer," the man from the Shadow House lowered his head, and without asking too much, he said, "Do you have anything else you need us to bring to the other forces?" ”

Loveley glanced at Lowe.

The latter pursed his lips and said that you can just take your idea, and you don't need to ask my opinion.

Lovery looked back at the messenger of the Shadowlodge with disdain.

"Tell them, and all the forces that can be reached—"

She stood at the table and said with a calm expression.

"Prepare for war with the Craftsmen."

……

In a dark stone hall.

"Damn! Why did they have the ability to identify the Black Flame Body, but they didn't take it out until now! ”

Zolman angrily threw the information in his hand, didn't this mean that the other party had already seen through their plan and didn't dare to admit it until now!

"It doesn't matter."

Hundreds of meters away, at the end of the winding and rugged pathway, a white figure surrounded by thorn-like metal looked up.

"The failure of your improvised plan doesn't affect anything, which shows that the other party has actually been on guard against us for a long time."

"Lord Icarus-sama......"

The white-haired girl turned around slowly, without any emotional change in her expression, and reached out to pinch out a blurred ball of light.

In the midst of that, there are various beacon connection situations that jump.

"Even though we've long since given up on the layout of the underground waterways, they still focus on it, as if they can predict behavior."

"That's ......," Zolman looked down in shame.

Icarus looked indifferently at the ball of light in his hand.

"In any case, the time is approaching, even if I am limited by the power supply of magic weapons, I will fulfill my duty as a mechanic goddess."

She swung the power out of her hand and turned her back again.

"Definitely."

……

Night.

The clouds in the sky were thick, and it looked like another heavy rain was coming.

Luo Wei stood at the edge of the battleship's deck, silently staring at the 10,000-meter sky below. Since it has been decided to expand the scope of the search, whether it is argued or not, there will be an answer soon.

Hearing the sound of light footsteps behind him, he turned his head and saw that the other party had no attendants with him, so he pouted and knelt down on one knee.

"Is there anything else you haven't told me?"

Loveley stepped closer and asked.

“…… Why do you say that. ”

"Because the situation is very similar to last time," said Loveley, looking down at him, "are you going to behave unexpectedly while things go their course?" ”

"Then you can't help but think too highly of me," Luo Wei said sarcastically, "this time it's not just the beast tide, all countries and forces are involved, and it also involves issues related to the Divine War." ”

"If you know, it's good."

Loveley raised her eyes and motioned for him to rise.

But he also continued to speak: "Miscellaneous fish should correct the mentality of miscellaneous fish, if you do something without permission and die casually, it will be really laughing to death." ”

Luo Wei: "......"

Loveley crossed her arms and turned sideways.

"Quick, describe the situation below to this princess."

"Why don't I move a chair and see it for yourself?"

"Bold, are you saying that this princess is not tall enough? Oh, I see, you want to be treated like a chair, right? ”

Luo Wei sighed, intending to find something to perfunctory her, but began to hear a certain voice.

Boom Boom Boom ......Boom

"What sound?" Loveley frowned, "Sounds like the Northside?" ”

The roar that could be heard on the battleship, Luo Wei stabilized the little ghost beside him, and squinted his eyes to the north of the Broken Ridge Plateau, where the Lan Temple was located.

The clouds were broken by some force, and there, covered in snow, the sacred mountain of snowfalls, which stood tall, was collapsing.

Instead.

It was a metallic roar that shook the night sky.

"Hum ————!!"

An extreme ray of light rose to the sky, and a huge mechanical body broke out from under the snow-capped mountain, and the earth split in four or five, and the rift spread from the Broken Ridge Plateau all the way to the outskirts of the Crownless City.

Earthquakes continued throughout the surrounding area.

Icarus, the goddess of mechanics, descended above the ancient magic weapon and looked indifferently at the cracked snowfields to the south.

"Let's get started—"

"Heading for the Uncrowned City."

(End of chapter)