Chapter 296
For the next week, Loren and Eboden’s night watchmen have been searching the sewers and the ruins of the southern part of the city, but they have received few clues.
No, it should be said that there is almost nothing.
At this step of the investigation, the identity of the perpetrators has long been revealed. The only thing that really allows them to continue their tireless search is the dangerous possibility of “Is Farnesis still alive”.
For Loren, he is just a hidden danger of instability; and in the eyes of the night watchman, the bishop master has already come into contact with the night watchman’s secrets and is already an object that must be removed as soon as possible.
Even in the entire Sackland Empire, there are very few people who really know the “Night Watchman”, even those who know it vaguely have only heard of such a person who only talks to the Imperial Family, even the emperor himself Loyal organization; able to reach the edge or have a cooperative relationship…
It can be counted with one hand.
For an underground organization dominated by intelligence and assassination, the tangled and complicated network and various secret materials are not only their capital, but also their lifeline.
There is no need to show off a dagger hidden in the dark; the less known, the sharper it is.
Compared with the due diligence of the night watchers, Loren is more like “cope with things”, using the name of investigation as a cover to contact Corona from time to time to learn and master the “valve”的控制方法。 Control methods.
According to Corona’s research, once opened, the effect of the “valve” on the wizard is almost irreversible, but it is not impossible to control it.
Unlike any wizard, Loren does not need an external force like the “Holy Grail of the Nine-pointed Star”. He is a “valve” in itself, and the impact of excessive use on him is even more More than other wizards-like the battle of the Evernight Forest facing Metzka, it can only be said that he is really lucky.
The existence of “valves” overlaps the boundaries between void and matter, allowing Loren to use the high-level magic spells that are far beyond the usual formidable power near the Supreme limit, but the load it brings is not unreasonable. Existence is just not obvious in that state.
Therefore, compared to the power brought by the “valve”, Corona has placed more research on the broadening of the spiritual palace.
To put it simply, it is to create your own “dream world”.
For Evil Gods like Asriel, the “dream world” is their most powerful means and the last hole card-the wizard dragged into it has almost no possibility of defeating them. It is not only able to maintain reason and stay awake, but it is also difficult to escape death.
But for wizards, that’s another matter.
The wizards living in the real world do not need a “legend” to maintain their own existence; only the inherent “yoke” that restricts them; once the yoke is broken, they will establish their own “Dream world”……
That means countless probabilities, and almost endless upper limit-the meaning contained in it is far more important than the Holy Grail or the “valve” itself !
This is the reason why the wizards are hungry for the Holy Grail, and it is also the true meaning of the “nine-pointed star” that shines with blue rays of light.
Infinite possibilities-there is nothing more that wizards can pursue tirelessly than this.
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The unremarkable carriage stopped in the alley, Loren in the carriage opened the blinds on the windows a little, watching very quietly This Eboden is gradually recovering from ruins and death.
But what is truly amazing is the incomparable high efficiency brought about by the free parliament dominated by Corona.
In order to establish the absolute authority of the wizard tower and its image among the people at the bottom, Corona almost at all costs invested a large amount of resources into the repair work of the south of the city, just mobilized for this huge project Wizard, no less than 300 people!
The alchemists of the Academy sent out blueprints and planning guidelines that they had designed countless times; the sorcerer who was proficient in spell studies was directly involved in the construction work together with the apprentices; the herbalist and the Potion Master Set out to eradicate the plagues and illnesses brought about by widespread death…
Even the refugees and villagers around the city who had escaped by chance and had no permanent settlements are also undergoing this massive reconstruction I got a job while working, and there is a promise that I can have a shelter after repairing in the south of the city without paying a poll tax.
For Eboden’s large and small workshops, restoration work also requires a lot of materials, equipment, materials… and all these things can become their orders!
In short, with the opportunity of reconstruction, the Liberty Council not only wiped out the slums of large and small shelter evil people and accept wrongdoing, but also greatly stimulated the economy that fell due to destruction, and solved the problem of refugees. At the same time as hidden dangers, the city has regained its vitality.
As for the expenditure of the entire reconstruction work, although Eboden is considered wealthy in the entire empire, such a huge expenditure is still not affordable by the Liberty Assembly, and usually borrows money from the free nobles in the city. , And the nobles also believed in the credit of the free council…and the usury under the credit.
But this time because of the investigation of the property of the Bellini family and their followers, the Free Council led by Corona not only did not borrow a cent, but also paid a lot of high debts by the way.
Quietly, the “prophecy” of a certain prince seems to be gradually fulfilled-as long as three months, the wizards will be able to restore Eboden to its original state, even better than before !
And it was the old man in front of him who did all this…Slowly put down the venetian blinds, and the black hair wizard’s eyes returned to Corona.
Compared with him a week ago, the old man’s face not only did not have many wrinkles, but it also looked rosy and radiant.
“Some people say that power is the true fountain of youth. I didn’t believe it at first.” Loren couldn’t help but joking with him: “But the way you are now, it seems It proves that I made a mistake.”
“On the contrary, outside of this period is the most exhausting period of my life. Jian is ten years old.”
No matter what expression he uses, Corona will always be so gentle and gentle, and his modest smile is more like a scholar than a consul: “As for appearance…being a consul It’s not the same as being a wizard. If it’s still the old look of the past, it’s a very dangerous sign.”
Loren understands that the Corona in front of him is old after all. , If it looks more decadent again… how many people would be willing to be loyal to an old man who is going to die and can kick his legs at any time?
Instead of being a nobleman, watching this master consul alive within a few days, I’m afraid I’m thinking more about how to grab the position of the heir to be more practical.
“However, although the consul is a chore, it is still good.” Corona slightly smiled, taking out a letterhead from his cuff, and the stamp on the cover made Loren squint slightly. Closed eyes.
The iron crown lifted by the three-headed dragon…the coat of arms of the De Salion family.
“This letter arrived today, and it was sent directly from Imperial Capital Golovin.” The old man tapped the envelope lightly: “Our Majesty Eckhart II, specially sent one The mission came to Eboden to meet.”
Loren eyebrows raised, he felt that Corona had hidden meaning.
“Although it was just a normal congratulatory letter for the new consul taking office and discussing the post-event handling letter, the content of less than a hundred words actually did not mention anything to His Royal Highness Brandon—— You know, the situation in Eboden at the moment is almost facilitated by His Royal Highness. Isn’t it weird to avoid it?”
“You mean…”
“It may also be Your Majesty made an unintentional mistake, but it is more likely to be related to His Royal Highness Connold. This is just speculation.” Corona looked at Loren: “If His Royal Highness Brandon is recalled to Imperial Capital, you must also travel with you as a wizard advisor. In other words…”
“…This is our’last lesson’?” Loren opened the mouth and said half-jokingly.
“It’s not that exaggerated yet.” Corona chuckled: “In addition, I also got a relatively secret information about the members of this mission, there is a very special person…
The leader of the night watch, Root Infinit, he is also inside!”