He had been pleased to see Alice controlling a Wizard's Pagoda all by herself in the north.
But today, when Grimm truly controlled a Wizard's Pagoda, he finally understood how difficult it was to be a Tower Master!
Back when he was living with the Sarubo family, he did not have much need for resources. Coupled with the fact that he was constantly on the move, he did not have much free time to accumulate resources. Now that he was holding a Wizard's Pagoda in his hands, just the consumption of Magical Crystals and resources was enough to give him a headache.
Even though Alice was also alone and working with nothing, the Destiny Witches had a deep foundation! Her starting point was much higher than Grimm's, and as time passed, the gap between their abilities would only grow wider.
This was what Grimm was most worried about!
Grimm was deeply fascinated by the massive amount of resources that came with his first Dimension Conquest. He had fantasized more than once about leading his Wizard Army into an expedition to another world, obtaining vast lands and rich resources, then allowing his team to grow stronger.
But in all his fantasies, he would always be the commander, and only he would be the one.
But … Once Alice's subordinates surpassed his own, who would be the commander even if they formed an alliance? Who would be the follower?
This question seemed simple, but it troubled Grimm.
When things developed to that point, it was not something that could be covered up by the vague feelings between him and Alice. Furthermore, Wizards were extremely realistic creatures. Simple feelings between a man and a woman would not be able to overcome the difference in power and status between the two.
Alice was the leader of the Destiny Witches, while Grimm was just a small Fire Wizard with a few subordinates. At that time, what would Grim use to keep Alice in the position of a follower?
Alice and Grimm each had a Wizard's Pagoda.
Alice had the Origin Wizard's Pagoda of the Destiny Witches, one of the top Wizard's Pagodas in the Wizard Continent. Even though she had nothing now, as long as she held onto her identity as a Destiny Witch, development would not be a problem. In fact, she was not even starting from scratch. She was just slowly restoring the strength of the Destiny Witches to a level that was worthy of its reputation.
She was like a Ms Perfect, Ms Perfect, and Grimm was the one who had started from scratch!
Of course, Grimm could easily contact Alice in the North and ask her for tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of magical crystals. In this way, the financial problems of a small Wizard's Pagoda would be easily solved!
However, as a wizard with great ambitions, Grim could not bring himself to ask Alice for help. After all, he understood Alice's difficulties very well.
Even though the Tower of Destiny had a large number of Magical Crystal Reserves, in order to rope in the few Magical Elves, they couldn't use the majority of the Magical Crystals, and the remaining Magical Crystals were insufficient to support the massive Wizard's Pagoda.
It was difficult here, but it was not as dangerous as Alice's.
The problems left behind by the first Destiny Witch, as well as the attitude of the other Witch Leaders toward her, as well as the internal affairs of the Wizard Pagoda … If he didn't handle any of them well, he would be crushed to death!
To tell the truth, Alice's thin shoulders were no less burdensome than Grim's had to carry. Most of the time, Grim was secretly glad that he was not in a tricky situation where he could not distinguish between friend and foe.
The three Wizards of the Silver Alliance left that night, and the slaves Grim bought would arrive in half a month. This also meant that Grim still had half a month to smooth out the order in the Wizard's Pagoda. At the very least, it would be able to operate successfully.
Other than the Wizard Spell Facilities, the Wizard's Pagoda also lacked basic daily necessities for Wizards and apprentices. Moreover, it would be quite a headache to fill them all up.
After all, Grim could not sleep on a hard stone bed every day, gnaw on the game caught by the Chimeras, and drink water summoned from the Water Elemental Realm … It would be fine if he lived like this for a day or two, but even the most hardworking Wizard would not be able to take it if he lived like this for a long time.
Just as Grim was silently calculating, he unexpectedly received a message from the Gnome Kabi.
A dozen of them had arrived at Pine Tower Town and were hiring a team to head to the Wizard's Pagoda.
Grim was slightly stunned when he heard the message. He thought for a moment, then handed the Wizard's Pagoda to Gargamel to manage. He immediately led the eleven Chimeras he had just subdued and rushed to Pine Tower Town.
Half a day later, Grim used the subtle mental connection between him and Kabi to meet them about forty miles away from the town. There were sixteen people in the team, and the one leading the way was Lowi's team that he had hired last time.
When Grim lightly jumped off the back of the majestic Chimera leader, his black pupils slowly swept across the team. Other than the Gnome Kabi and his apprentices, he also saw Meryl in the team.
"Meryl, why are you here as well?"
Standing on a patch of soft grass, Meryl looked at the strange lion-like magical creature that was slowly descending while flapping its huge bat wings. Her eyes were filled with admiration and envy. "Teacher, you're just too amazing! You've only been here for a few days, and you've already subdued such a powerful creature! "
Grim was wearing a simple grey Wizard Robe. He was tall and muscular, with a handsome face. His dark red hair fell over his shoulders, and he held a mysterious Wizard Staff with red patterns on a black base in his hand. When he stood in front of them like a mountain, he always gave people a feeling that he was as stable as Mount Tai.
"Alright, we'll talk about this when we reach the Wizard's Pagoda! I've brought a Chimera to give you a ride. Let's go! "
Naturally, Lowi's team of three went back the way they came. Meanwhile, the 11 Manticore Camels carrying 14 people slowly flapped their bat wings and rose into the air. After raising their necks and letting out a long neigh, they quickly flew into the depths of the Black Forest.
In order to save space, Grim grabbed Kabi and rode on a Chimera with him. He also asked them why they had come here.
"Master, of course we're here to deliver things to you!" The Gnome Kabi explained excitedly. "Your Wizard's Pagoda has just been built, and you're definitely lacking in necessities. That's why I went to look for Lady Meryl and brought your disciples and apprentices to deliver these things … "
Kabi's large and eye-catching ears were blown to the back by the howling wind. The tuft of green hair on his head was also scraped into the shape of an airplane's head. But even so, it didn't stop it from gesticulating and spitting saliva everywhere to express itself.
But towards the end, Kabi stealthily approached Grim and whispered, "Master, apart from the basic necessities, I've also brought you a batch of mana crystals. The Gnome Shop has been doing well recently, and I've taken the opportunity to make a killing. This is a good opportunity for you to show off your skills … "
"Magical Crystals? How much? "Grim asked in confusion.
"A hundred and twenty thousand Magical Crystals!" Kabi exclaimed in excitement.
If it wasn't for Grimm's timely pull, it would have fallen off the Manticore's back in excitement.
"A hundred and twenty thousand?" A playful smile appeared on Grim's face, and he did not respond to Kabi's words.
He was not a greenhorn. How could a small Gnome Shop under his family's jurisdiction save up a hundred and twenty thousand Magical Crystals in less than ten years? This kind of legendary story was fine to listen to, but it definitely could not be taken seriously.
Grimm could only shake his head and laugh, no longer thinking about it. Instead, he quietly enjoyed the beautiful scenery below him with the other sorcerer-apprentices.
As the Chimeras flew along the undulating sea of trees and the rugged mountain terrain, the birds and beasts in the dense forest below them were full of life.
Looking down from above, all one could see was an endless canopy of trees. Perhaps black was the only color in this forest.
The forest was deep and serene, and the ancient trees towered into the sky.
Within the dense forest, the sky was cut by the branches of the tall trees into strands of blue silk. Mottled specks of light scattered down, blinking mysteriously as the leaves swayed.
The dark forest stretched on endlessly, from the low shrubs to the towering giant trees. It was like a paradise for plants. Iron oaks, fir, spruce, cedar, and all kinds of tall trees rose straight up. Below them, all kinds of unknown shrubs and vines were tightly entangled in the gaps between the trees.
Any outsider would find it difficult to walk in such a boundless and simple primeval forest.
Of course, in such an environment, all kinds of wild beasts were indispensable. However, they were not the masters of the Black Forest. The only ones who could show off were the countless terrifying monsters and all kinds of strange creatures.
Those who could follow Wizard Meryl here were either quasi-wizards or high-level apprentices. They had all gone to the edge of the Black Forest and fought with the beasts, monsters, and polluters there. Some returned victorious and obtained the resources and spoils of war they wanted, and some retreated in fear, silently praying that they would not be discovered by monsters in the stinking swamp or rotten shrubs.
If an apprentice wanted to grow up, they would have to experience such miserable and frightening scenes a few times. And it was from these repeated victories and defeats that they absorbed nourishment and grew stronger step by step.
In their eyes, the Black Forest was the world of monsters and a paradise for wild monsters. Of course, it was also the battlefield where they obtained resources. However, at this moment, they were riding on the legendary Chimeras, flying above the heads of monsters, freely traversing the forests, lakes, mountains, and rivers of the Black Forest …
This kind of relaxed and comfortable feeling made them unable to help but feel relaxed and happy!
This was the power of a wizard. No matter how ferocious a monster was, it could only bow its head and beg for its life in front of a great wizard who could see through the heavens and the earth, and then become obedient servants!
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