Exploring Technology in a Wizard World-Chapter 639 - 637: The Eve of War

The Alliance Revenge Exchange Conference had ended, and each participating Wizard Organization returned to their respective bases to make final preparations for the unified date when they would begin the war of revenge against Deep Blue Castle.

This war could be said to be unprecedented on the East Coast, with many people adopting a cautious attitude. Of course, there were also those who were worried, skeptical, excited, or fearful.

Witch Forest, Dark Forest Gathering Place, at dusk.

The wizards from the gathering place who had attended the conference had all returned, and a somewhat polite conversation was taking place at the residence of Wizard Eva.

Only two people participated in the conversation, one was the host—Wizard Eva, and the other was Richard.

In the exceedingly simple room, Eva sat in her seat, looking at Richard and slowly spoke, "Wizard Richard, your behavior at the previous exchange conference puzzled me."

"Are you referring to my proposal?"

"Yes."

"But was not the result a good one?" Richard spoke softly, "At least it allowed the various Wizard Organizations to set aside their disputes and focus on discussing how to deal with Deep Blue Castle. Otherwise, I think Wizard Eva and I would still be at the venue listening to the others argue."

"This..." Eva’s eyes flickered, "Wizard Richard, do not misunderstand my meaning, I’m not blaming you. In fact, your proposal was indeed beneficial to everyone, otherwise who knows what the exchange conference would have turned into.

I’m just wondering, Wizard Richard, why did you choose to make a sacrifice for your proposal? The route you chose, to speak frankly, was not very good, right? The route passes by several strongholds of Deep Blue Castle, facing considerable obstacles and offering no gains. It just does not seem reasonable."

"What if I said, I’m not interested in the so-called gains?" Richard said.

"Hmm?" Eva raised her eyebrows.

"I’m a bit peculiar," Richard explained slowly, "I don’t like troubles. I’m well aware that during this fight, the route chosen, passing not by the strongholds of Deep Blue Castle but by its resource production sites, will definitely be disrupted—not just by the enemy, but also by our own people. Since that’s the case, I’d rather just focus on attacking the enemy.

Of course, this route isn’t entirely without its merits. As I know, the scenery along the way is quite pleasant, and there seem to be quite a few historic sites, such as Duke Kosya’s Tomb, Bag Manor, Roland Princess Palace and the like. If possible, I’d like to explore them."

"Wizard Richard has a liking for ancient structures?" Eva frowned slightly.

"Not quite a liking," Richard said, not blinking an eye, "but I have a friend named Sherlock who is quite interested in these things. If possible, I would like to excavate a few pieces to give to him."

"A friend, Sherlock? May I ask, where is this friend of Wizard Richard?"

"Previously in Florence, if there are no accidents, he should still be in Florence," Richard replied.

Eva remained silent.

Richard continued, "Master Eva, please rest assured, just as I said at the previous exchange conference, since this is my own plan, I will execute this route on my own. I believe in my abilities, and I’m unlikely to truly fail."

Eva pursed her lips, thought for a moment, then spoke, "Wizard Richard, still, this is somewhat inappropriate. After all, you are one of our own. I do not question your ability, and you would naturally succeed if you acted alone, but many things would be easier with help from others.

How about this, I will not assign you core members of our gathering place, but I will assign you a few ordinary members to follow and assist you in executing the designated route. How does that sound?"

Hearing Eva’s words, Richard understood that Eva did not fully trust his stated reasons, at least not entirely, and still felt he had some hidden motives. Assigning him ordinary members was likely intended to monitor him.

To this, he was quite indifferent. Regardless of who Eva sent, he was confident it would not affect his plan. In fact, he felt that even if Eva truly knew his plan, she might not stop it. After all, his plan, the current war of revenge, and the goals of the Dark Forest Gathering Place did not conflict—Eva and the others were prepared to annihilate Deep Blue Castle and seize its resources, while he aimed to unravel the ultimate secrets of the Black Spirit King.

In that case...

Richard looked at Eva and responded to her words, "If Master Eva says so, there must be no problem. Then, shall I set off with the people you assigned to me when the plan starts?"

"That’s settled then."

"Alright, if there’s nothing else, I’ll be taking my leave, Master Eva?" Richard stood up and said.

Eva did not stop him and stood up, waving her hand, "Goodbye."

Creaking, Richard walked out of the door and left the room.

Back in the room, Eva sat down again, gazing thoughtfully in the direction Richard had left. After a moment, she seemed to think of something and turned to walk into a deeper part of the room.

...

Dusk was falling.

In the Witch Forest, at the Green Wind Gathering Place, in the three-story wooden building where Wizard Cersi lived.

With a creak, the door opened, and Cersi walked into the wooden building.

Heidi and Narlyd, who had been waiting for a long time, hurriedly came up to him, asking with concern, "Teacher, how did it go?"

Cersi slightly furrowed his brow, looked at Heidi and Narlyd, and gently shook his head, "I spoke to Master Russell again, but her stance is very firm, she does not agree with my withdrawal. After all, my strength is not weak, and I am considered an important member in the Gathering Place. During the previous convention, the designated route also confirmed my name. Withdrawing suddenly would complicate many things."

Pausing for a moment, Cersi’s expression grew more worried as he spoke softly, "Actually, I’m not really worried about this revenge war. After all, with so many people involved, if we are careful, there shouldn’t be any problems. What worries me most is that this war might just be a beginning, and what follows could be more troublesome.

Russell has been thinking about reorganizing the Jungle Hut for a long time now, and expanding its power, but the mutual restraints among various Wizard Organizations on the East Coast prevented her before. If this war goes smoothly, she might take advantage of the situation, and what happens then could be bloodier than the war..."

His voice faded away at the end, lost in thought.

After a moment, Cersi returned to reality, looked solemnly at Heidi and Narlyd, and asked seriously, "Heidi, Narlyd, if... I mean if, after this war, I decide to leave for a quiet place far from the East Coast, would you come with me?"

"Uh-huh," Heidi nodded.

"That goes without saying, teacher, wherever you go, I’ll follow," Narlyd said.

"Good," Cersi smiled, "That’s settled then. Of course, that’s a matter for the future. Right now, we still need to deal with this revenge war."

"Teacher, what should we do?" Narlyd asked.

Cersi thought for a moment and said, "Originally, I didn’t plan to bring you along, as there is bound to be fighting along the way, which could be dangerous. But... once the war starts, almost all forces from the Gathering Place will depart, and staying behind wouldn’t necessarily be safe."

"So..." Heidi widened her eyes, looking at Cersi.

"Therefore, you should still come with me," Cersi said. "However, you must obey me on the road, stay close to me, and not act rashly or cause me any trouble, understand!"

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