In just a few days, the news of Duke Rickman's humiliating defeat while leading nearly half of the kingdom's elite forces to quell the uprising of the mine slaves had spread throughout the capital.
Then, another piece of information emerged from within the Church — this uprising of the mine slaves was somehow related...
2023-11-30 22:24:49 +0000 UTC View PostThe peculiar experiment with light dispersion piqued everyone's curiosity. They had never known that light could be composed of so many colors.
Is it only artificial light that possesses such characteristics? "Whether it's this artificial light or sunlight, they are indeed the same, belonging ...
2023-11-30 22:24:38 +0000 UTC View Post"I've placed it, Dean Lynn!"
Lydia waved her hands on the platform set up on the open ground, loudly shouting. Placing the light bulbs so high was to ensure everyone could see!
"Let's begin then!" Dean Lynn nodded, glancing at Elok and the others, instructing them to start the motor.
T...
2023-11-30 22:24:36 +0000 UTC View PostIn the southern part of the kingdom, within Count Joyce's domain.
The wealthy merchants and minor nobles who were jubilant and eagerly anticipating the triumphant return of Grand Duke Rickman, fully expected that the army would crush Redell the next day. However, to their surprise, Redell and his large entourage re...
2023-11-30 22:03:11 +0000 UTC View PostAfter the routine meeting in the palace, Hatar wasted no time rushing back to the estate. He summoned Anthony and promptly recounted the details of the meeting, then, with deep confusion, inquired, "Master Anthony, what's going on? Why did my father suddenly change his attitude?"
Having list...
2023-11-30 22:02:56 +0000 UTC View Post"I've already sent word to notify His Eminence, the Archbishop..."
Facing King Bazeel's inquiry, Nord spoke in a deep tone. Along with him, there were two priests who had returned in haste.
Due to the urgency of the situation, they split into two teams directly. Their goal was to r...
2023-11-30 22:02:43 +0000 UTC View PostInside the Hadralata Palace, a routine meeting was taking place to discuss this year's tax issues. King Bazeel received a report from his attendant that Archbishop Anluke urgently requested an audience outside the hall.
Before King Bazeel could respond, Harold chuckled and said, "Seems like the war has conc...
2023-11-30 22:02:35 +0000 UTC View Post"Lord Gade, are we just going to follow the Second Prince like this? Duke Rickman has already set off with his men to suppress those group of mine slaves. It's estimated that they will soon triumph."
A knight, several kilometers away from the battlefield, couldn't help but inquire when observing his l...
2023-11-30 22:02:16 +0000 UTC View Post"Hell... hell has descended..." "Oh, God... save your devout followers..."
Amidst the chaotic battlefield, cries and screams intertwined, with some even kneeling and praying, seeking salvation from the gods. However, it was all in vain...
The direction where Rickman and his group were situated ...
2023-11-30 21:44:07 +0000 UTC View Post"They're moving, they're moving again!"
At this critical moment, Raydell, who was closely monitoring the battlefield, detected the enemy's movements for the first time. The disorganized army in the front unexpectedly regrouped, with thousands of shield soldiers forming neat lines like ...
2023-11-30 21:44:04 +0000 UTC View PostThe sudden change in the situation left Raydell, Ham, and others stunned. They couldn't witness the scene of the valley being bombarded with gunfire, only hearing the continuous sounds of cannons. However, they had a clear view of the actions of the musketeers.
These individ...
2023-11-30 21:43:56 +0000 UTC View PostIn this moment, on the battlefield interwoven with blood and fire, two thousand fully armed cavalry troops galloped forward, only to collide head-on with an endless barrage of artillery. Almost every moment, several to even a dozen artillery shells would land nearby them, some even on their heads!
<... 2023-11-30 21:43:50 +0000 UTC View PostNord's solemn reminder didn't receive much attention, and Joyce was eagerly urging Duke Rickman to launch an attack; he couldn't wait to sever the heads of the rebels!
"Since that's the case, let it be you in the vanguard, Count Joyce!" Rickman patted his shoulder, encouraging him.
"Hey? What are they doing?"
The first person to jump down from the airship was Lydia, who was surprised to see thousands of people kneeling and bowing to her. She was momentarily stunned by the scene.
Upon hearing the shouts of the crowd, Lydia's expression turned peculiar. She had no idea she was the ...
2023-11-30 21:28:35 +0000 UTC View PostDuke Rickman led his army to rest briefly inside the castle.
An enraged Joyce, after aggressively interrogating several peasants, finally realized that his wealth had been distributed to the poor within the castle by Raydell. Some had even fled with Raydell before their arrival.
Joyce, furious, imm...
2023-11-30 21:28:23 +0000 UTC View PostAmidst a chorus of both noble curses and praises for Raydell, the miners from the baron's domain and the poor within the castle quickly became acquainted, reaching a point where they spoke freely about everything.
Evidently, Lynn's method of lamenting had proven remarkably effective; in just the duration of a meal, it had...
2023-11-30 21:28:13 +0000 UTC View Post"Ham, take some men and search this church. Remember to destroy the statue of the goddess to avoid any mistakes," Raydell commanded, enduring the sharp pain in his head. Then, without resting, he began clearing the battlefield with the remaining people, ensuring proper burials for the miners' bodies.
Over forty people die...
2023-11-30 21:28:03 +0000 UTC View Post"Lynn opened his mouth and said, 'The second method is to learn magic.'"
"Magic? Now?" Raydell paused involuntarily, naturally intrigued by immensely powerful and miraculous magic.
During this period, Lynn occasionally stuffed his mind with a lot of novel knowledge, seemingly called physics, chemi...
2023-11-30 21:27:52 +0000 UTC View PostThe lively celebration in the royal capital hastily concluded amid Joyce's interference and the turbulence surrounding the crown prince, but for most nobles, the conflict was only just beginning.
As the top supporter of Crown Prince Harold, Duke Rickman made a grand announcement after the banquet, declaring his compliance with...
2023-11-30 00:01:57 +0000 UTC View PostWithin the opulent and exquisite palace of Hadralata's capital, a grand court banquet was underway. Adorned in luxurious attire, the nobles held translucent glass goblets, weaving through young maidens and beautiful ladies, savoring delectable dishes while wearing expressions of either flattery or self-satisfaction.
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After the meeting, the members of the parliament left the Sky Realm with heavy hearts.
Lynn, after getting acquainted with several grand wizards, inquired about Greinreel's preparedness for war.
Over these months, the council had summoned and trained a legion of 20,000 soldiers.
...
Lynn's words echoed within the Skyrealm. The assembly of lawmakers understood the gravity; should the battlefield shift to the domain of wizards, even in victory, losses would be catastrophic.
A defeat would herald the end for the wizards.
The crux lay in the fact that even the most confident faction ...
2023-11-30 00:00:26 +0000 UTC View Post"Nice performance!" In the President's office at Iyeta Harbor, Lynn used the Ring of Arcana to peer at Raydell's every move from thousands of kilometers away.
He had pondered assisting him a bit, but Raydell turned out to be more formidable than expected. Leveraging the mine collapse, he incited the ...
2023-11-29 23:58:24 +0000 UTC View PostRaydell's words made the gathered miners hesitate. The man who had pleaded with Rupert seemed to grasp onto Raydell's words as a lifeline. He exclaimed excitedly, "Thank you, Raydell. I'll go with you!"
With someone taking the lead, more and more miners picked up their mining tools, making their decision...
Raydell fell into deep contemplation. With his age and experience, he couldn't initially grasp Lynn's words. However, the visions in the dream gradually made him understand what the other person intended to convey.
"Is there any way to avoid this?" Raydell asked helplessly.
"There isn't, unless h...
2023-11-29 23:43:39 +0000 UTC View Post"Something wrong? Raydell, having a nightmare?"
In the chilly mine, a faint voice echoed in Raydell's ear, startling him. Subconsciously slipping the ring into his pocket, he turned to see Ham speaking.
"Uncle Ham, how are you feeling?" Raydell low...
2023-11-29 23:43:21 +0000 UTC View PostIn a daze, Raydell had a bizarre dream, imagining himself as someone else—a poor laborer in a vast empire, summoned to the borders of Yuyang for duty...
"Wake up, come on, wake up!"
An urgent call reached his ears, and Raydell, groggy, opened his eyes t...
2023-11-29 23:40:33 +0000 UTC View PostRupert quickly noticed the actions of these mining slaves. His expression turned grim, and he brandished his whip, striking one of them as he sternly reprimanded, "What are you looking at? Get back to work!"
The onlookers hesitated momentarily but then resumed their labor, lifting stones and continuing their excavation. 2023-11-29 23:39:25 +0000 UTC View Post
Nobles not needed, and kings less so?
Anthony was stunned by Lynn's peculiar thoughts.
"In the land of wizards, there are no nobles or kings. Everything is controlled by the Wizard Council," Lynn explained.
"A kingdom solely for wizards..." Anthony murmured softly. It w...
2023-11-28 21:16:34 +0000 UTC View PostThe world was undoubtedly cruel, and the ways to gain power were very limited. Even if the methods were complex, they all revolved around magic and divine arts, or could be directly classified as magic without any issue.
For those without magical talent, acquiring power became an extremely diffic...
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