Chapter 216: Urgency
Meanwhile, in the city-state, Romon, who had been delaying for a while and was exhausted from running around, planned to extricate himself as soon as possible under Peter’s persuasion.
Polina quietly approached Betty and adjusted her expression. She had heard from Lucilu that Betty was cold on the outside but warm on the inside, and despite her sharp tongue, she was actually easy to get along with. As long as you praised her a lot, especially about her intelligence, she would be very agreeable.
She put on a big smile and said softly: “Miss Betty, what is that in your hand? It feels somewhat similar to the wooden figures created by the Magic Ship.”
Betty, who was frowning deeply, glanced at Polina and said casually: “It’s a new spell developed by Lord Torch-Bearer, Lesser Life Activation. The activation of the Magic Ship should be related to this spell.
I made minor modifications, adding the Lesser Earth Element Rune. It should be considered a Lesser Earth Elemental, but I don’t know why it’s still a lump of mud.”
Polina observed the Lesser Earth Elemental in Betty’s hand. Thinking of Lucilu’s words, she exclaimed in admiration: “Miss Betty, you are amazing! The Spell Model for this spell looks incredibly complex. Not only did you learn it, but you also performed secondary innovation on it. Can I touch this Lesser Earth Elemental?”
Praised by Polina, Betty smiled somewhat proudly and reservedly. She handed the Lesser Earth Elemental to Polina and said in a slightly high-pitched voice:
“I learned this spell in less than half an hour, and the modifications took me less than a day. If you want to learn the modification method, you can exchange for this spell, and I will teach you for free.”
Polina looked at the proud Betty with a surprised expression and said: “You are too generous, Miss Betty!”
While they were discussing, other apprentices had begun to tour the Magic Ship. Bayen followed a hopping little wooden figure into the area below the deck. Although the ship was only six meters high and thirty meters long, the internal cabin was unexpectedly spacious.
A vast wooden hall over five meters high and nearly three thousand square meters wide stretched out before him. Dozens of permanent Lesser Controllable Light Orbs hung from the ceiling, emitting bright light.
A group of wooden figures were busy inside, painting the wooden walls and floors with magical paint. This was the living area of the cabin, with a living space dozens of times wider than the deck.
A luxurious dining room for Wizard Apprentices, a convenient dining room for ordinary people, an exercise area, a rest area, an entertainment area, a kitchen area, a storage area, a vegetable area, and a livestock area were all clearly defined and fully equipped.
Bayen felt as if he had come to a quiet small town. If enough people lived in the Magic Ship, this place would instantly become extremely lively.
Sub-Levels 2 and 3 of the Magic Ship were ordinary cabin rooms, two meters high, capable of accommodating thousands of people.
Bayen followed the central spiral staircase down. Sub-Level 4 consisted of luxurious cabin rooms over four meters high. This was the place Ace reserved for Wizard Apprentices and other important figures.
The sealed lowest level was the Magic Ship’s energy conversion and storage layer, and also the hub. Other Wizard Apprentices could command the Magic Ship Seeker through the crystal sphere on the lowest level with Ace’s permission.
Looking at this incredible cabin, Bayen’s eyes revealed pride. Although he didn’t understand why the internal space of the cabin was so huge, he knew that all of this was the result of Magic, the glory of Wizards!
He couldn’t help but exclaim: “Such an unprecedented magical creation can only be made by us Wizards, and there will be more and more in the future! Heroes have power, but they will never be able to create such exquisite creations. They only know how to use power savagely, while we use power to promote the progress of civilization.”
Just then, a somewhat childish voice suddenly echoed in the cabin: “Respected Wizard Apprentices, this tour has ended. Please follow the wooden attendants beside you back to the deck.”
A few days later, Leon sent dozens of cooks and maids, along with a large amount of grain, vegetables, fruits, and livestock. Once everything was ready, Ace moved the people and supplies onto the six brigs.
Taking about fifty Wizard Apprentices with him, he boarded the Magic Brig and led the other five brigs slowly out of the harbor.
Ace appointed the mirror image as the Acting Archon, assisted by Bayen. They would be responsible for staying in the High Tower Territory and handling all affairs.
When Ace told Bayen that he needed to stay in the territory to assist with affairs, Bayen said earnestly to Ace: “Lord Ace, my only relative is still at my residence in the Royal City of Medimus. If possible, I hope you can bring him to our territory.”
Ace looked at the white-haired Bayen with sincere eyes and said solemnly: “As soon as the time is right, I will definitely bring your relative here.”
It was early winter. The water in the Pontos sea area was somewhat cold but hadn’t frozen yet. Following Borg’s suggestion, the High Tower Territory fleet disguised itself as a Medimus City-State merchant fleet and sailed south.
While Ace led the fleet south, Romon, unable to bear the pressure, sought out Peter the Polymath.
In the reception room of Peter’s villa, Romon bowed somewhat hurriedly and anxiously to Peter, then said: “Scholar Peter, I am very sorry to disturb you. I have a very important matter and want to hear your opinion.”
Peter was silent for a moment. He waved for Joan to close the door tightly, then whispered:
“I already know about your situation. Since hearing the many rumors about the Ace Estate, I have inquired about it. I cannot reveal the details to you, but I can only tell you that I am afraid I am powerless.
Big shots want to use the Ace Estate to achieve certain goals. Although they don’t care about the estate itself, you, being in the middle of it, are in danger of being crushed to pieces!
Even if you hadn’t come to me, I intended to find you and advise you to decide as soon as possible.”
Romon looked at Peter’s serious eyes, his heart pounding with fear, and asked: “Scholar Peter, I really can’t bear to let Ace’s hard work be stolen by others. what should I do now?”
Peter sighed and said somewhat sternly to Romon:
“Now is not the time to feel heartache for Ace’s hard work. The hunter has sharpened his knife, taken out his longbow, and put on his quiver. The cunning fox has decisively hidden, while the clumsy squirrel cluelessly gnaws on the nuts in the trap, unaware that death is knocking at the door!
When it is time to decide, you must decide. Sell everything in the estate, take the Gold Thales, take a ship away from Medimus City-State, and escape this terrifying vortex!
Ace might also be in a Northern City-State. Find him and tell him never to return!”
Romon’s mouth trembled slightly as he said: “Has it reached this point?”
Peter stood up, leaned close to Romon’s ear, and whispered: “The Crown Princess has already entered the Ice Coffin. You should remember who the last person to enter the Ice Coffin was. The sky of Medimus City-State might be changing!”
Romon felt as if he had been struck by lightning. Although he had heard rumors about the most obscure and unmentionable matter in Medimus City-State, he dared not believe that his family was involved in such a thing.
“I understand. Thank you, Teacher Peter. Having a teacher like you is truly Ace’s lifelong blessing!”
Romon bowed deeply to Peter and turned to leave.
Peter watched Romon’s retreating back, feeling somewhat desolate. The cold wind from outside the villa blew into the room, making him shiver. The weather was getting colder. Peter looked somewhat haggard. The once-strong old man seemed somewhat hunched at this moment.
Days passed. Romon and Marina had followed Dean Medea to the south gate of the Royal City, where a dozen carriages were waiting.
Before Romon and Marina boarded the carriage, the middle-aged male Citizen who had visited Romon’s house last time said to Romon:
“Romon, it’s not too late for you to wake up. Lord Dean is benevolent. Take these Gold Thales. You can go to Pontos City-State, and take a ship from Cimali to the north. Heh! You should really thank Scholar Peter properly.”
Meanwhile, Ace’s fleet finally arrived in the sea area near Des Town of Medimus City-State, near the former Sea Raider Nameless Island.
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