Chapter 350: A Message

Chapter 350: A Message

Bran knew Adam was very romantic, but he didn’t expect it to happen so fast. Adam had actually been running off to the tavern for several nights in a row. Bran didn’t sense any ominous aura from that pair of Knights, so he just let Adam do as he pleased. He also used Adam’s mouth to spread some true and false news.

Sandy and her brother Dilo were getting along well with Adam. After the slight misunderstanding that night, both sides got along quite pleasantly. Adam was very curious about the outside world, while the brother and sister were very curious about the Northlands. They hit it off immediately.

Although the White Robes or Scholars in the city could satisfy Adam’s curiosity and explain the outside world to him, he didn’t like the restraint in their conversations. It was this kind of harmonious and relaxed atmosphere, like now, that he preferred.

Sandy and her brother misjudged the situation mainly because Adam’s actions that day were too deceptive. They had long admired the Wizards of the Northlands, so they actively approached him.

After becoming familiar, Adam explained to them that Wizards from the Northlands were unlikely to go to a tavern to eat. Their need for food was very low, often going several days without eating. Some even fed on Mana; ordinary food had lost its meaning to them.

Dilo looked around before lowering his voice and saying, “Jenny here says she met the Great Wizard in a tavern.”

Adam knew about this and shook his head. “Don’t listen to her boasting. Bran’s Mana was a bit out of control back then; he wasn’t in the mood to meet anyone. He only recovered after reaching Lava City and sleeping for several days.”

“The Great Wizard was really just sleeping? We thought there was some treasure there. We secretly searched the area for a long time afterwards.”

“Bran isn’t interested in worldly treasures. He said that place was very suitable for resting, so he slept a few extra days.”

Sandy was a bit displeased. “Just for that? Many people in our city were killed or injured.”

Adam’s loyalty was firm. “It was because the people in Lava City were too timid and caused panic themselves. If King Andong had been a bit more careful and his people hadn’t panicked when things happened, there wouldn’t have been trouble. He was given a full day, but he made no arrangements.”

“But it was him who came to our home and caused trouble!”

“He only turned back to lightly retaliate, a tit for tat. And he already showed mercy. He originally planned to absorb life force in Lava City to make up for his Mana deficiency. If he hadn’t softened for a moment, there might not be a single living soul left in the city.”

This sentence made the brother and sister shudder. Dilo didn’t want to keep talking about Lava City, to avoid awkwardness between them. So, he cleverly changed the subject.

“I heard the Great Wizard went to the Dragon Riders and turned things upside down again?”

“It wasn’t really Bran’s doing. He just got into a fight with another Alien Sorcerer who was a Great Wizard. Afterwards, that Alien Sorcerer couldn’t find Bran and took his anger out on the Dragon Riders. They fought again this year, and Bran cut off a part of the other’s body. You didn’t know, did you? The Pool Water in the White Robes’ Settlement is actually that Wizard’s body tissue.”

The brother and sister spoke almost in unison, “Really?”

They exchanged bits of gossip, and the atmosphere became lively again.

“Scholars from the City of Wisdom say the Alien Races will launch a major attack next year. Why isn’t the Northlands taking action?”

“Who says we aren’t? If we hadn’t stopped their Great Wizards, would you still be alive now?”

“Some Scholars mentioned a war among the Gods, saying their target should be your Wizards.”

“Actually, it doesn’t have much to do with our Wizards. If a Great Wizard wanted to take his people and leave, who could stop him? Those outsiders want this Continent to keep sleeping.

When the Continent wakes up, it will bring many benefits to the people here, like stronger power and more abundant food. If you pay attention to the people here, you’ll see they are the first to benefit. As the awakening progresses, more and more people will be blessed. But it will also affect other Continents, which is why they attack us.”

The brother and sister didn’t quite believe it. “How do you know that?”

“What good would lying to you do me? Bran said it himself. Someone has already invited us back. If we wanted to leave, we could take our people and go anytime. Don’t believe me? You can ask the Dragon Riders. Those people’s settlements are very close to the Dragon Riders.

If the people here aren’t willing to pay the price, then he doesn’t need to fight desperately either. He can just take his people and go to a more prosperous place.”

Sandy muttered quietly, “Coward!”

“It’s not about being cowardly. It’s because we are under immense pressure.

The Demon Clan’s West Coast was also attacked. Our Wizards have been keeping an eye on that. Luckily, the Demon Clan is very tough, much stronger than South Cape and Lianhai. We don’t need to worry about them for now.”

Dilo interjected, “South Cape and Lianhai might really be descendants of Deities. They showed some evidence.”

Adam curled his lip. “That has nothing to do with the Deities of this Continent. Scholar Baz said they escaped from other Continents.”

“Like us?”

“A bit different. We were exiled back then. Our homeland should be the Emerald Continent, which is still prosperous and flourishing. Now that they see a Great Wizard has appeared among our people, they want to bring us back.

Also, those Giants out there were once exiles too.”

“Wow!” the brother and sister exclaimed in admiration.

Adam shook his head. “It’s a pity those Giants are quite useless. The safety of the Far North relies entirely on us holding the line alone.”

He sighed and continued, “If regular forces below suffer losses, as long as they aren’t too great, they can be replenished in time. But if a Great Wizard is damaged, the balance of power will gradually tip, and the consequences are unpredictable. Our Great Wizards are scarce to begin with, and they have to fight on multiple fronts. We are already stretched thin.

We can’t gamble everything, top to bottom. It’s better to follow Bran and fly far away than to do that.”

Sandy muttered, “It’s just him saying all this. How do we know what’s true or false?”

Adam imitated Bran’s rogue-like manner. “Even if it’s all false, you don’t have a choice. We at least can leave safely. What about you?

Also, how do you think the Weeping Beach to the south came to be? It started because an opposing Great Wizard wanted to attack ordinary people. Bran killed three of them in a row before the boundaries were finally set.

Just a few days ago, Alien Sorcerers who were Great Wizards were still spying on Northland City, occasionally clashing with Bran and Huahua. It wasn’t until Bran devoured one that the others were scared off. Although we are outnumbered, our individual fighting strength isn’t weak.

But the thing is, before completely wiping out the opposing Great Wizards, Bran and the others cannot attack those ordinary people.

Also, if we leave, do you think the opposing Great Wizards would still respect the boundaries?”

“So that’s the reason for letting others take the front line?”

“You could also open up the path. Bran said he has his own way to deal with it. But even if you open the defenses, those outsiders are unlikely to let you off. Actually, it’s you who have no way out now. We are the ones helping.”

“What’s his way of dealing with it?”

“He didn’t say.”

“Pfft…”