Chapter 110: Bringing the Rod of Destruction Back to the Pirate World

If we can bring this "Staff of Destruction" back to the pirate world and disassemble and replicate it, that could be quite interesting...

With Fukai captured and the "Staff of Destruction" successfully recovered, Wood was curious about who had hired Fukai to steal it. However, after some deliberation, Louise and the others decided to return and wait for Anrietta's decision.

On the way back, Louise and the others were in high spirits. Although their contribution to the mission was minor, they had worked together as a team, and with the mission successfully completed, they could look forward to some reward.

Not long after Wood and his companions left, a charming lady in a purple dress slowly emerged from the shadows of the bushes. Upon closer inspection, one would notice that she had runes on her forehead similar to those on Wood and Saito, though the length and meaning of the inscriptions were different.

"I didn't expect that I wouldn't get the legendary 'Staff of Destruction' this time, but instead encounter 'Gundaruf' and 'Levis Lacher.' The appearance of these legendary familiars suggests that other heirs of the void must have been born as well. I must report this to Master Joseph as soon as possible."

The purple-haired lady was Sheffield, also known as the legendary "God's Brain" Missnetron, who had the ability to use any magical tool. Sheffield had commissioned Fukai to steal the "Staff of Destruction" because she believed it was a magical item that her power of "Missnetron" could utilize. However, to her surprise, the "Staff of Destruction" turned out to be a weapon from another world, and the successor to Tristan's void magic had already appeared.

Not only did Gundaruf appear, but the current "Reeves Lacher" seemed unusually powerful, which could hinder the mission assigned to her by Joseph.

These kingdoms are primarily located on the continent of Halkidonia, with Tristan being a small kingdom in the northwest of this continent. It is surrounded by the Kingdom of Goria and the Kingdom of Albion. The Kingdom of Tristan, where Wood and his group were, had the worst geographical location and was the weakest.

Joseph is the heir of the void and the king of the Kingdom of Goria. However, due to his poor magical talent, he is also known as the "Incompetent King." As the brain of God, Sheffield served Joseph, and her mission was to destroy the two countries of Albion and Tristan.

Due to Sheffield's intervention, the once prosperous Kingdom of Albion had fallen into civil strife. Among the royal family members, only one prince remained—Prince Tudor of Wales. If the Welsh prince were to die, Sheffield could use magical tools to control the minds of Albion's high-ranking officials and incite them to wage war against Tristan. Given its remote location and weak military strength, Tristan would be no match for the Kingdom of Albion, allowing Sheffield to perfectly complete her master's mission.

The "Staff of Destruction" was originally intended to be used to kill the Prince of Wales, but Sheffield hadn't expected to encounter such complications.

Having successfully completed the mission and brought back the "Staff of Destruction," Wood and his companions returned to the Magic Academy, where they were warmly welcomed by everyone. In recognition of their actions, the academy awarded them medals and arranged a banquet in their honor.

Louise and the others, dressed in their finest clothes, became the stars of the banquet. Nobles in this world are proud and full of superiority; they live and die for honor. Although they might act for money or the love of a woman, they value "the pride and honor of the nobility" above all else.

Jixiu and the others who completed the royal mission were undoubtedly models of nobility in the eyes of other nobles, making them the center of attention. Wood stood on the open-air balcony, watching Jixiu boast among the adoring crowd, a smile of amusement on his face.

Soon, a figure in a white dress with a curvy figure noticed him and slowly walked toward him.

"I'm truly sorry. I've heard what happened from Louise. The reason we were able to complete this mission was primarily because of your and Mr. Saito's contributions. You two should be the protagonists of this banquet, but since you are familiars and your current status is that of civilians…"

The slender figure approaching Wood was none other than Anrietta, who had contracted Wood as her familiar. In terms of appearance, figure, and personality, although Anrietta was not the main heroine, her popularity had always been on par with that of Louise. In some additional works, like novels, Anrietta was the undisputed heroine.

"Your Highness, do you think I feel slighted because I haven't received the recognition I deserve? If that's your concern, you needn't worry. I don't care much about these honors. If Your Highness the Princess truly feels bad and must reward me, why not give me the 'Staff of Destruction' instead?"

Although Wood knew little about mechanical objects, he knew that there were many powerful people in the pirate world. For example, Vegapunk and Franky had even invented lasers, so it shouldn't be difficult for them to study and replicate a rocket launcher.

"You can just call me Anrietta. Although we have a subordinate relationship, the bond between a familiar and a magician is more like a partnership. I've never had any siblings, and I've always lived in the palace. Apart from Louise, I've never had any other friends. I would actually be quite happy if Wood could become my friend. As for the disposal of the 'Staff of Destruction,' it should have been handled by Dean Osman, but since you were the biggest contributor this time, if I ask him to reward you, it shouldn't be a problem."

This was the first time Anrietta had spoken with Wood for such an extended time since summoning him as her familiar. Unlike Louise, Anrietta couldn't treat Wood as just a familiar because, no matter how you looked at it, Wood was human and a member of the opposite sex.

But if you think about it from another perspective, Anrietta was actually quite happy because, due to their familiar-master relationship, she and Wood had a natural closeness. In the future, she wouldn't be without someone to talk to in the palace.

"Speaking of friends, Princess... Anrietta, you probably already have a fiancé. If I remember correctly, he's a member of the royal family of a neighboring country, and his situation isn't looking too good now..."