Unlike the mainland, the mage lords of Thurand Island do not take care of the daily affairs of the territory, and their more important responsibilities are to ensure the normal operation of the magic net, especially sitting in the fulcrum tower to support the backbone of the magic net around the island.

But in the case of Dover City, this is true not only of Lord Desiris, but also of Lord Claude. He entrusted all matters to the three principals of the Municipal Division. Anyway, in the past five hundred years, there has never been a war inside and outside of Seran, and all the encounters in the City Lord's Mansion are boring trivial matters, which can be dealt with as usual.

Lord's Palace, Glass Flower Hall.

The city lord of Dover, the six-ring ice law Claude, is one year younger than De Siris, and can be regarded as young and promising. In fact, the two of them were childhood sweethearts, growing up together in Sindwar City, but they chose different teachers, and thus embarked on two different paths.

"Have you received the report from the January Continental War?" asked Claude lazily, the handsome and dashing Lord of Dover with long brown-blond hair and a pair of azure eyes.

"Not yet. Desires shook her head slightly, and ordered the maid to serve tea. Although he didn't want to see this guy, since he had broken through his "mirror maze", he would treat him politely.

"Next Monday, my new ship, the Iceberg Beauty, will be launched for sea trials, and if you are willing to be in attendance, I will tell you all about it, how?" Claude offered his terms.

"Don't think about it. Desires flatly refused, and by just hearing the name, she knew what virtue the ship was.

"Well, forget it," replied in anticipation, and Claude sighed, pretending to be aggrieved, "you must know that even if you are ruthless, I will tell you." ”

"If it's nothing. You just go back and see off the guests. Desires turned cold, put the teacup on the table, and gave the order to evict the guests.

"Don't," Claude hurriedly raised his hand and let the maid out. Then he said in a low voice, "On the night of the first snow, the Herseus River valley changed, the north and south of the continent were once again separated, and in the northern land, the dragon knight Davide usurped the throne and became king, but led by the Duchy of Deranor and the Principality of Holy Jonas, the Snow Hell Ice Field, the Iron Wall Pass and other places have declared independence. ...... break away from the rule of the Kingdom of Snowton"

"As expected," De Hiris commented quietly, "after the news came last December, I knew that the pattern of the continent would inevitably be chaotic, and even if the information was blocked, the news that King Nacini was still alive would always come back to the north, and at that time." How could Jonas not play on the topic, such as the Iron Wall Pass and other war zones. It is also necessary to take a wait-and-see attitude...... However, it was De Lanor who took the lead?"

"Althea Deranor, the Lion King's little cousin, she has the purple-patterned jade slip of the founding of the founding of the country in her hand, and it is also right," Claude poured some tea from his cup. Sketching on the table, "Of course, none of this matters, anyone with a discerning eye can see that Davide is just an ornament." 'Star Caller' Villanoo is the founder of the entire northern pattern. ”

"What's he doing again?" said Desiris, earnestly.

"He built nine magic towers around Norman City," replied Claude, "but according to my estimates, it will eventually reach the height of seven or eight stories." ”

"Nine towers as pillars, the dome of the stars?" exclaimed Desiris, "what a stroke than Lano." ”

"Collaborating with Buyada or even the 'Fortress of Sorrows' to subvert the rule of the Lion King is the real big deal," Claude shook his head, "otherwise, how can he empty the Snowton treasury, gather hundreds of thousands of people, build towers, and renovate Norman City?"

"Could it be that he wants to build a magical city?" De Hiris smiled and asked again, "What about the South?"

"The Wraiths marched from the 'Fortress of Sorrows' to pursue the Lion King all the way to the city of Severa, and now, with the St. Imas River as the center, the three sides are facing each other, and a great war is about to break out...... The Buyada Empire, on the other hand, marched forward and marched towards Mahatma City, but when the heavy troops of Setstien in the north moved south, there must be a fierce battle between the two sides......"

"Who do you like?" asked Desiris.

"Buyada, don't forget, the 'Tower of Wind' has already fallen into their hands, at least three months, at most half a year, Fadreva can be promoted to legend, how can Setstian be?" Claude crossed on the table and analyzed, "So far, Buyada has only mobilized half of its troops, one is because the battle of St. Ymas has not yet broken out, and the other is to wait for Fadreva to come out of the mountain. ”

"One more thing, determine the attitude of the forest kingdom. Desires added. The western border of Buyada borders the Moon Song Forest, and if the lowland elves take advantage of it, it will be more than worth the loss.

"Speaking of elves, the Lord of the Green Tower is really patient, and he hasn't made a move yet," Claude drew a semicircle, "On the other hand, the Torm Federation has been in a mess, and the 'Sea Flower', who has business dealings with us, has met with several other major merchant lords, but it is the first family of Pyromon, sitting on the mountain and watching the tiger fight, and making a lot of war money." ”

"Whoever waits and sees what happens, is just waiting for the right moment. Desireth whispered.

"Including us?" Claude looked at her with a grin.

"It's you, returnees of the Council of the Nine Rings," De Hiris shook her head firmly, "I always believed that there was no need for Thran to meddle in the war on the mainland, this vast blue sea has long separated us from the continent and divided us into two worlds. ”

"But on the day of the disaster, didn't you see the destruction of the 'Ten Thousand Colored Stars'?" Claude raised his tone, "In Donadoni's prophecy, the evil forces will destroy the entire world, and the island of Thran will not be spared!"

"I don't believe what the madman said. Desires said coldly.

"Then why did you escort his relics to Sindwal?" Claude recited softly, "Condensation into ice", and the tea on the table was like a mountain and a river.

"Are you in charge?" asked Desiris, unreasonably.

"Oh?" Claude said with a playful laugh, "could it be that there really is some kind of truth hidden in it?"

De Hiris didn't answer, but cast a "cutting force field" to shovel the ice flowers off the table.

"As one of the thirty-six members of the Council of the Nine Rings, I personally would love you to be on our side," Claude said, standing up and making an inviting gesture. "After a thousand years, it's time for us to go back. ”

"I don't send it. De Hiris brushed his sleeves away, leaving him with only a slender back.

Where there are people, there are factions.

A thousand years ago, when the radical faction among the mages was still fighting fiercely with the Holy See of Light. The moderates, however, secretly compromised with the enemy and fled to the island of Thran, thousands of miles away.

Millennia later, the Returnees are growing in power, eager to return to their homeland and reconquer the vast continent. Others were adamantly opposed, believing that Thrand was good enough, so why be greedy.

Settle for the status quo or forge ahead, De Hiris chooses the former. Claude is the latter.

The mad teacher of Lanaya, Donadoni's prophecy was able to spread because it was in line with the wishes of the Reverts. However, the majority of those who are content with the status quo are among them, including the great "Arcane Hand", Kelzman.

But with the death of the older generation and the coming to power of the young Zhuang mage, the balance of power in the Nine Rings Council will inevitably change.

Of course. Allegri, who was still struggling in the docks, knew nothing about all this. He couldn't even spare time to regain his mana. Because the pressure of life is too great.

"You can live here for the time being," said Allegri in the low shantytown, "and the original owners were an old couple, according to Brother Vain. The son who was just promoted to the fourth ring was taken to Baicheng District, and they didn't care about the money, so the rent was cheap. ”

"Okay. Beverly nodded. Taking advantage of the lunch break, Allegri helped her move, after all, she was born as a coolie. The two packages are just like playing.

The heavy furniture was relocated, and the small pieces were left to Beverly to do by herself. This kind of physical work, after all, she has to gradually get used to it.

"You really don't have a lot of strength. Beverly complimented. After leaving the bronze compass, she became much brighter, and her tone was not as mean as she used to be.

Always feeling that there was something in the words, Allegri smiled awkwardly. In the shantytown, this wooden house with a yard is already considered a mansion, but the monthly rent of ten silver coins is not very reluctant for ordinary people, so it is vacant until today.

"I have to go. After a few more moments, and the time was almost up, Allegri spoke.

"Uh, the ......" was alone, and Beverly seemed a little scared.

"Simba, you stay. After thinking about it, Allegri commanded the big dog. After he gets off work, he can go and talk to Zenis, and then come back with the big dog.

Watching him go out, Beverly touched Simba's back and began to clean up the room.

Allegri, on the other hand, called Vane, who lived nearby, and walked towards the dock together.

"Brother, when are you moving here?" Vane asked casually on the way.

"Huh?" Allegri was stunned for a moment, and then realized that the other party had misunderstood his relationship with Beverly. "Just a friend, not what you think," he explained, shrugging his shoulders, "but please take care of me more on weekdays." ”

"It should be, it should be. Looking at his face, Vane was clearly not convinced. By the standards of a shantytown, Beverly is already a flower, and at least one coolie is more than enough.

Allegri could only shake his head and smile bitterly, if Dios and Illo knew about it, they would definitely laugh at it.

"By the way," Vane remembered again, "if you don't move here, I'm afraid it's not safe for her to live here alone." ”

"yes. Allegri sighed, frowning in thought. The security in the shantytowns had always been bad, and he would not have done so if it weren't for the fact that he wanted to avoid the prostitutes.

And leaving the big dog Simba can only strengthen Beverly's courage and won't play much of a role.

However, this annoying problem was solved in the evening.

After work, Allegri had just walked to the door of the tavern when he saw a dazed young girl, walking around.

"Lanaya?" he called out tentatively.

"Mr. Iago?" the girl recognized as him, a look of surprise on her face. However, his disgraced appearance made Lanaya a little confused, "You, you are ......"

"Just came back from work," Allegri asked, smiling, as he approached, "looking for Beverly?"

"Yes, I remember she said she was staying here, but when I inquired, the waiter said she had just moved out. Lanaya replied.

"You come with me. Allegri beckoned, leading the way as he wiped the dust from his face with a towel.

"Where has she been?" the girl picked up a bag of luggage from the ground and struggled to follow.

"I'll come," Allegri asked, taking it and wondering, "why did you come here all of a sudden?"

"I dropped out. Lanaya replied softly.

"What?" Allegri was slightly stunned. In the island of Thurland, mage students have the right to attend classes for free, and they can receive a fixed monthly stipend, but if they voluntarily drop out, they can only work their own.

"I've learned everything I've learned," Lanaya explained calmly, "What's more, at the behest of some people, I can only get a few silver coins a month, and if I continue like this, I can only eat and die, and it will be difficult to make any more progress." ”

It seemed that she had planned for a long time, until the Aubrey affair finally made her up her mind. Allegri thought to himself that in any case, the courage of the girl to make a decision was admirable, after all, she was only sixteen or seventeen years old.

"Beverly, why did you move out?" asked Lanaya, who hesitated for a moment.

"She didn't want to do that kind of business anymore. Allegri replied casually.

"You, know that she ......" Lanaya was a little embarrassed, "then how did you end up with her, befriending, dating." ”

"I'm sorry, I lied to you," Allegri replied in a low voice, "Actually, I'm not her boyfriend, just her neighbor across the door." ”

"I see. Lanaya nodded, she could understand that her sister wanted to find an excuse to convince her to accept the money.

"Also, I'm not an alchemist, otherwise, how could I have lived in the Copper Compass?" Allegri continued.

"What does that gentleman do?" said Ranaya, who was polite to Allegri.

"Coolie, I'm carrying a bag on the docks. Allegri raised his luggage.

"To be honest, not quite like that. The girl looked at him seriously and shook her head.

This should be considered a compliment, Allegri smiled and asked, "By the way, what are your plans for the future?"

"Think of a way to earn some money to support your family. Lanaya's answer was very simple, no matter what, she had to settle her sister first.

As they spoke, the two walked across the pier to the shantytown on the fjord side of the fjord, facing the blowing sea breeze.

... (To be continued......)