There were less than 20 people in this caravan, so Merinsera and Houdini's "Ground Trap" protected everyone in time. However, many guards were still injured. After all, it was not easy to be hit by trees and stones. Even though they were strong, at least three of them were almost buried, and the horses were all killed by the shockwave. None of them survived.
"Cough, cough …"
Compared to these guards, the mages who had come along had a much faster recovery rate. With the protection of the Cleanse spell and the magic items they carried with them, it took only a few minutes for them to return to their usual clean and tidy appearance. However, the way they looked at Elsen City was different from before. Now, they were all vigilant.
Houdini was even worse. Ever since he became a Magister, he had not been in such a difficult situation for many years. He, who majored in the School of Prophecy, rarely participated in battles. Even if he had to fight, he could always use magic to avoid the worst situation.
However, after using the "Cleanse" spell to remove the mud from his robe, Houdini could not help but sigh that he had been a frog in a well. The apprentices were amazed by the power of the spell, but he was even more amazed by the range of the enemy. What did it mean to have an attack range of more than 30 kilometers? If it was an army with siege weapons, it would take at least half a day to cover this distance!
In other words, if an army wanted to attack Elsen City, they would have to face this kind of bombardment when they were still half a day away from the city wall …
Houdini thought about the consequences if Lachman's army attacked. He could not help but break out in a cold sweat.
There was no solution!
After all, wars were fought by ordinary soldiers. No matter how powerful Lachman was, he could not fill every platoon with high-level sorcerers. With the power of the bombardment just now, any sorcerer below the level of a Magister would die …
What kind of magic technology did this city have?
While he was deep in thought, Houdini was stunned by the rising smoke. He turned around and found that it was Merlinsera who was constantly releasing the purple "Smoke Spell". Clearly, Merlinsera was using this method to warn Elsen City in the distance to prevent herself from being accidentally injured again.
It was the same with the "Ground Pit Spell", and now it was the same with the "Smoke Spell". From the beginning to the end, Merinsala's responses were the most suitable and the fastest. With this contrast, it was as if Wizard Lassman had never fought a battle before. Each of them was extremely sharp during the competition, but in actual combat, they were extremely clumsy.
After a few setbacks, the sense of superiority he had gained from the Cullen royal family was gone.
Merlinsera, who was still casting spells, raised her head slightly and pouted as she looked at the Floating Space Tower in the distance.
"Didn't you say that I'm welcome at any time? In the end, I'm 'welcomed' just like that …"
A sad expression appeared on Merinsera's face, but she quickly reverted to her usual cold demeanor when she heard a flurry of footsteps in the distance. When he turned his head, about twenty people had already emerged from the surrounding forest. They were all dressed in uniform robes. There were mages, apprentices, and ordinary people who had no magic power at all.
Upon closer inspection, Merlinsera noticed that they all had the same Magic Tower symbol sewn on their chests.
"May … may I ask, where are you from? What are you doing here? "
The first mage looked as if he had seen a ghost. The village that had been razed to the ground was right in front of him, and this group of people were still standing here. It was very strange.
"Ah, I'm really sorry …"
If this had happened in the Cullen royal family's territory, Houdini would probably have questioned them immediately. However, at this moment, he acted out of character and bowed solemnly to apologize for "accidentally trespassing into the testing area and causing trouble" before revealing the identity of his group.
"Ra — Raximan Diplomatic Group?!"
The mage who spoke was stunned as if he had been struck by lightning. The apprentices who had followed him looked at each other with the same thought in their eyes.
Damn it, we're in trouble!
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"Who told me that this area was cleared?!"
On the Floating Space Tower, Roddy cursed at Lyme with a twisted expression. This sudden outburst scared Lyme so much that he almost fell to the ground.
The signal that Merlinsera released with the purple "Smoke Spell" looked exactly like the outline of her "Shadow Dragon Crystal" from afar. So, Roddy immediately realized what he had done!
I don't care about Lassman's envoy, he's just a passerby, but Merinsera and I have been through life and death together. She's someone I can trust with my back on the battlefield … And yet, I actually blasted her with the 'lethal weapon' of Elsen City?
Roddy regretted it so much that he wanted to tear the Floating Space Tower down!
The Dragon Crystal that the smoke represented was of great significance, and Roddy always wore it on his body. So, when he saw the symbol formed by the smoke, Roddy really felt like he was going to explode!
However, this emotional outburst only lasted for about ten seconds. Roddy knew that there was no point in talking nonsense here, so he took a deep breath and leaped down from the Floating Space Tower!
"Castellan! Castellan! "
Lyme wailed. He wasn't afraid that Roddy would fall to his death, but because he wasn't familiar with the "Levitation Spell" … Obviously, without Roddy's help, he would be trapped here for a while …
Looking at the ground more than 400 meters below him, Lime covered his face with his hands, wanting to cry but having no tears.
After returning to Elsen City, Roddy didn't rush out of the city. By now, he had a rough idea of Merlinsera's situation. The fact that she could send out a signal meant that she was currently fine. After finding Camilla and reading Merlinsera's' visiting letter ', Rody finally understood why she was here.
"You mean … you just blew up the Lassiman diplomatic mission?"
Camilla was so shocked by her own deduction that she covered her mouth. This action made her, who was usually smart and capable, look a little silly. But then she realized that it was her fault, and her face instantly turned red. "It's all my fault, it's all my fault, this letter …"
"This has nothing to do with you. It's Raximan's own business that they didn't inform me through official channels. Don't blame yourself." Unlike how he was in a daze on the Floating Space Tower, Roddy now had the attitude of a superior. "Take care of this immediately. I want to see the feedback from the recording team as soon as possible. Whether it's the cavalry or the scouts, go and receive these people immediately, and make sure to treat the wounded as soon as possible …"
Unlike before, where he had to think of a solution for everything himself, Roddy had now started to directly determine the results, and the specific implementation process was directly handed over to Camilla and her subordinates. This was the same principle as growing a business. If Roddy still had to do everything by himself, he would probably have died of exhaustion long ago.
Specialized personnel meant efficient work. Half an hour later, Roddy received the feedback from the recording team of the Magic Research Institute. Two hours later, Roddy strode towards the city gate, ready to receive the group that was almost annihilated because of him …
The Raximan Diplomatic Group was successfully received by a cavalry team with a large number of horses. Because Akasha accompanied them, the wounded had all been treated by her. This powerful divine spell obviously shocked Houdini and the others, but what made them more surprised was that … Merinsera, who never smiled, was talking and laughing with Akasha along the way. The two beauties rode side by side, forming a beautiful scenery.
Akasha and Merinsera did not communicate much when they were on the Glacial Plains, but they had been through thick and thin together, and now that Merinsera had confirmed her identity as a "human", she was naturally willing to open her heart to a trustworthy friend. Of course, she also had some ulterior motives in her mind …
Roddy did not know what Merinsera was thinking about. He was standing on the road outside the city gate. When he saw Merinsera from afar, he heaved a sigh of relief. Then, he did not bother with any etiquette and strode forward to receive the group.
Because of the sudden decision, not many people in Elsen City knew that Roddy was going to personally receive the guests. So, at this time, there were only about twenty to thirty onlookers around the city gate. Like Houdini, they were stunned when they saw Roddy's attire …
As the "Cabinet Prime Minister" and the "Castellan of Elsen City", Roddy should be wearing a "luxurious suit" that showed his identity. But in fact, in order to save money, Roddy did not even ask for special treatment for meals. Apart from the Dragon Scale Leather Armor he wore in battle, he usually wore all kinds of simple robes for magic practice. The one he was wearing at this time was custom-made by Akasha because it was the only one that looked more formal among all of Roddy's clothes, so he temporarily used it as a formal suit …
To put it bluntly, the current value of Elsen City had not been shown in the form of money to others. So when Houdini first visited this city, it and its castellan appeared in front of everyone in a slightly "shabby" appearance.
"Is he reluctant to spend money on a formal suit?"
Merinsera saw Roddy looking at her from afar and turned to ask Akasha. She was really a little curious. Solomon's inheritance was not cheap. If it was sold, not to mention a lifetime of wealth, it would not be a problem to buy a Duke.
But now, why did he look like he owed a debt?
Houdini and the group of Lassman sorcerers looked at each other in dismay. Compared to Charles II, who was dressed to the nines, Rody, who was now standing in front of the city gate, looked like a 'little country lord'. If it were not for the guards surrounding him, they would not even dare to believe that Rody was the governor of the city.
"He … is nowhere to be seen every day. He is either studying magic, practicing archery, or locking himself in the study." Akasha, of course, knew that Merinsera was asking this question on behalf of Houdini and the others, and her answer largely dominated the first impression these people had of Elsen. So after careful consideration, the little priest continued, "I don't know how the financial allocation is, but it seems that Roddy did not leave any personal property for himself. His clothes were custom-made with my own money."
Merinsera blinked and then shook her head with a smile. Houdini interpreted this action as helplessness toward an old friend. But he did not know that Merinsera was actually more curious than they were …
There was really a human who sat on a mountain of gold and did not enjoy it?
What was Roddy thinking?
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