Harbinger
Harbinger
The second floor was not that large and was dimly lit. This was the place where you can buy and sell sensitive information. After showing his <Silver badge>, the transaction went smoothly.
Some of the information he bought are detailed materials about the <Dragon Lords>, especially <Wild Magic>.
He also bought sensitive information about this incoming war and that boulder size high-grade manatite. It turns out, the city lord constructed a very powerful war weapon and used that as the energy source.
But the city lord only planned to use it as his last card, since it consumes too much mana.
After leaving the <Magic Society>, he was now looking for an Inn to stay temporarily.
He noticed the increasing number of mercenaries on the streets. Every three days, there would be the recruitment of warriors and mages, coming from the other cities.
Mercenary groups also rushed here to gain profits.
In the next three days--- Aesma would also make his own preparations for the war.
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In a lavishly decorated room, a man was currently enjoying the expensive delicacies placed on the table--- while holding the beautiful woman who serves him wine.
Across to him, is a huge man carrying a large sword on his back.
"Lord Viscount, yesterday that Demon Lord had suddenly gone crazy! He actually declared to attack in two days. Our scouts were very sure that his preparations are far from over--- but for some reason, he was in a rush to start the war."
---the worried captain informed the young lord, who just returned to this city.
"Our recruitments are still ongoing and the help from the capital hasn't arrived yet".
"What are you worried about, we have that thing. Also, I just received information that a mage of Tier 5 has arrived in our city two days ago."
---the young man smugly said, flaunting his information network.
The young viscount was expecting his captain to praise him or be surprised on the information he just shared but instead---
"Impressive, you're quite informed."
---a different voice interrupted their conversation.
An unknown old man was sitting there next to them, drinking his bottle of wine.
"You!---"
*thud*--- both captain and the serving woman fell unconscious on the table.
The viscount was stunned, despite being a <Silver-rank> mage, he failed to see how they were knocked out.
"D..do you know who you are offending! I am---"
*kshaa*
"Then let me see who you are."
---before the viscount could finish talking, his head was directly pierced by a mechanical tentacle. Then it started to extract important information from his brain.
"Finally--- someone that is useful"
This past two days, Aesma was trying to make his own hidden connections within the city lord's mansion but most of his victims turned out to be--- just lowly officials.
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There are things that exist in this world that don't in <Yggdrasil>, one of them are <Wild Magic> which can only be used by the Dragon Lords and those species with its bloodline. The other things are--- <Martial Arts>, <Runes> and <Talent>.
Speaking of talents, there are many kinds of it, acquired by lucky individuals on their birth. Some allows one to view a person's magic capacity or increases your speed on learning new spells.
This one is named Randolph--- the second son of the city lord.
Because of his <Talent>, he managed to acquire a <Silver Badge> in his thirties.
His ego went off through the roof after earning his <Silver Badge> and started offending more people, believing that no one would punish the son of the city lord and a genius like him.
After Aesma extracted the information he needed--- a thousand nanoids appeared on the tentacle's surface.
They then entered the viscount's wounds and started repairing his head, after performing their task, the nanoids silently stayed inactive in his brain.
"Now that everything is ready--- *sigh*, I can't wait to Personally* go on an adventure on this foreign world."
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The sun has just risen on the horizon.
*neigh!*
In the vast open world, five running horses are currently moving fast towards Grand Kaliweir.
*takka!---tak!---takka!---tak!*
The sound of the horses' hooves echoed the grassland. Riding on top of them, is one of the top mercenary team in the capital, the <Blood Lion>. This group composes of a Priest, a Warrior, a half-beastman Monk, an Elf Druid, and their Mercenary class leader.
They were residing in a nearby city after a mission, but after receiving an urgent message from Grand Kaliweir, their leader decided to rush there.
"Hey Barlow, why are we in a rush?"
Frazier, the warrior of the group asked in a bad mood. They just completed a tiring mission and were supposed to take a break.
"According to the latest message from Grand Kaliweir, the war will start tomorrow."
Their leader then started conveying them the intelligence reports he had to receive an hour ago.
*khhc*--- "Fighting the demon lord's army will be more amusing than hunting a group of stupid ghouls."
Goulde smiled excitedly, revealing his sharp fangs.
"Frazier, this war will further increase our status… you know. Aren't you courting a noble lady back in the capital?"
---the druid Reese, tries to encourage his friend.
*tch*--- "We are facing a demon lord here! We might really die this time."
---for some reason, Frazier felt something wrong about this mission.
"It's going to be fine, Luke is here. As long as your head won't explode to pieces, he can heal you back to normal--- Hahaha." assured the carefree druid.
"With this speed, we can arrive there at dawn--- Hiaaa!"
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Grand Kaliweir--- it is already the night before the war.
All the hired mercenaries and city militaries are now gathered near the city wall. Moments later, a very large group of Mages appeared causing the crowds to start chatting with their comrades.
"Look!--- about a thousand of them are wearing green robes."
"There are even twenty of them wearing silver robes!"
"This is the city is really the gathering place of genius mages!"
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A Captain of a squad went up to the wooden platform and started addressing the audience---
"Everyone, on behalf of the City lord, we are thankful to you for rushing here to join this war with us. There were some of you requiring some more time to fully prepare for the war, but the Demon lord suddenly declared that he will be attacking this city tomorrow. Don't worry, as compensation for this sudden event, we will be doubling up our agreed payment."
---at this moment, a silver robe man also went up the wooden platform.
"Look that's the genius son of the City lord!---"
"He was still on his thirties--- but he's already a <Silver-rank> mage"
"Hey, who is that long-bearded old man following behind him?"
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"Everyone, I am sure that most of you already know the strength of the [Demon Lord], their magic can reach Tier 5."
---after hearing this, some mercenaries started to worry a little.
Their mission was to fight the <demon underling> and while the Demon Lords are prideful beings, who wouldn't care about small fries like them--- but the chances of being struck by one of the demon lord's astray magic is likely to happen in a heavily crowded battlefield.
They can only blame themselves for being unlucky if this happened to them.
The young viscount started to talk again once everyone calms down---
"The capital's reinforcement is on their way and the one leading them is the third Prince who can also use Tier 5 spells."
---after hearing this news, everyone below started to cheer.
"OOoo!!.. The hero is coming to fight with us!"
"Right, so we just need to resist the enemies until he comes."
---the warriors' morale suddenly soar.
"Everyone, there is one more good news, this respected lord behind me is a wandering mage who has reached the level of <Golden-rank>. This lord also accepted me as his first student and will be joining us in this war."
"Another golden-rank!--- delaying this fight will now be easier."
Everyone's fighting spirit grows stronger, as they felt more confident.
"Once the hero prince catches up and joins forces with this lord, that Demon lord bastard will surely die!"
*sigh*--- "We will definitely witness a mythical battle tomorrow."