thefictionvixens Chapter 87 An Unexpected Accident
Chapter 87 An Unexpected Accident
"Crimson, what do you think about building the wizard's tower here?"
Loon and the Crimson Wizard descended the mountain together and returned to the high cliff protruding from the center of the trident, overlooking the bay below.
"We'll build a main tower right here where we're standing."
"And that long arm of land that curves into the sea is not small either."
"We can plant a ring of trees around the outside to block the tide, and then build a secondary tower on that long arm."
"And then there's this fenced-off forest behind it."
"Once the mountain ridge blocks the way, it becomes a natural pasture."
"It's very convenient whether you want to raise something or grow something."
"Furthermore, the terrain here encompasses everything from high cliffs and mountains to forests and even the ocean, resulting in a remarkably complete ecosystem."
"If you get a new monster companion later, no matter what kind of monster companion it is, you can find a place to build a nest here."
Loon temporarily set aside the scene on the other side of the mountain and told the Crimson Wizard about his plans.
After the harbor was successfully opened, the secondary tower at the harbor entrance and exit could maintain order in the harbor and also communicate with the fleets entering and leaving the harbor.
In addition, if someone brings in experimental equipment needed by wizards by sea or land, the transfer can be arranged directly through the secondary tower.
At the same time, this main tower on the cliff not only offers a commanding panoramic view but also serves as a defensive and watchful tower with the secondary tower below.
Finally, if one day Loen and the Crimson Wizard reach a critical moment in their respective magical research, the structure of the two wizard towers will ensure that their research does not interfere with each other.
"When we left, Crimson, you were drawing the design of our wizard tower."
"If I remember correctly, the wizard tower you drew, Crimson, looks like this, with one main tower and one secondary tower, right?" Loon turned to look at Crimson Wizard, who was standing beside him on the high cliff.
Right at their feet, seagulls cried out and hid in the crevices of the cliff.
Upon hearing this, the Scarlet Wizard also showed a somewhat embarrassed expression—she had not formally studied painting, so her painting skills were not good, and one can only imagine what the sketch of the wizard tower she drew would look like.
"This place doesn't look wealthy, and there are no trade routes."
"It will be quite difficult to build both the main and secondary wizard towers."
Neither she nor Luo Ang knew how to create a facade.
To create two interconnected wizard towers, forming a strategic point of contact, in this mountain-blocked area according to Loon's vision, the design alone would require an immense amount of thought and effort.
There are also materials for building the wizard's tower, etc...
"Actually, it's not difficult." Lo Ang waved his hand, unconcerned about the Crimson Wizard's doubts.
"Those nobles are keen on building castles—and the places they build their castles in are far more complex than the places we have chosen."
"Those craftsmen can build even noble castles, so what's a couple of wizard towers?"
"As for the materials..."
Luo Ang pointed behind him.
"Aren't there stones and timber everywhere in these mountains and forests?"
"Even if the stones and timber in the mountains are unsuitable, traveling by water is still an option." Loon then pointed to the Stone Oak and the White Whale, which were still anchored outside the bay.
……
After spending three days in the bay, the team that went to the other side of the mountain to inquire about the situation finally returned to Trident Bay with the information that Luo Ang and his team needed.
However, it was not Teung Tong himself who returned.
Instead, it was a knight named Lulang who protected Teon and his companions.
The situation unfolded exactly as the Scarlet Wizard had initially predicted.
The minor nobles of the central kingdoms did not have a clear understanding of wizards—when Teon went with them to inquire about information, he also brought some goods, intending to do some business along the way.
But after trading in the market, they "lost their wealth," so Viscount Ironsword of Ironsword Territory detained Teon and his goods along with them on the grounds of tax evasion.
If it weren't for the two knights in Teonton's party, Teonton and his entire party would have been captured and enslaved by Viscount Ironsword.
As for the title of wizard... this Viscount Iron Sword only regarded wizards as beings who pretended to be gods and ghosts.
He sent Lulang back with a message, asking Loen and the others to come to his castle to perform magic tricks for him—if Loen's magic tricks satisfied him, he could "hire" Loen as his "court clown".
Or perhaps as a scholar standing beside him.
Before Luo Ang could say anything after hearing Lu Lang's words, the Crimson Wizard next to him burst into laughter in anger.
She had considered that they might clash with the nobles of the central kingdoms, but she never expected to be humiliated by them.
The court jester... The mere thought of those four words caused the Scarlet Wizard's face to contort in pain.
This humiliation is far too great.
"It seems we really have to go to this Viscount Iron Sword and show him what magic tricks are all about," the Crimson Wizard sneered, her killing intent palpable.
"Hopefully, he can choose a successor before we perform magic tricks for him."
"Lu Lang, now take us to see that Viscount Iron Sword."
"Perfect timing, I'd also like to see what kind of person this Viscount Iron Sword is." Lo Ang nodded.
If the villagers had seemed to be doing relatively well when they observed the village from the ridge, then Loon might have intervened on his behalf, perhaps even trying to persuade the Crimson Wizard, because of the Iron Sword Viscount's "ignorance."
But after seeing the situation of those villagers, Loon already held a grudge against the Iron Sword Viscount in his heart, so how could he possibly dissuade the Crimson Wizard?
"However, before we set off, let Knight Lulang have something to eat first."
"He ran all the way from Viscount Ironsword's Iron Felt City and is completely exhausted." Loen pointed to the disheveled Knight Lulang in front of him.
The knights have already touched upon extraordinary power, but their life essence has not yet reached the essence of transcendence. All their actions are driven by their own physical strength and life force.
Therefore, they also get hungry, thirsty, sick, injured, surrounded and killed... and die from all sorts of accidents.
Given Knight Lulang's current condition, if he continues to run without sleep, food, or drink, and then leads Loen and the others at breakneck speed all the way to Iron Felt City, he might die before even reaching the city due to the burning out of his life force.
"I'm not willing to wait that long." The Crimson Wizard sneered and stretched out her hand to Loon.