The repair went much smoother than expected. The Magician's Association had retreated in a hurry, and most of the items in the warehouse were left behind. The magic materials needed to repair the teleportation circle were readily available, and it only took Rob less than ten minutes to complete the task at hand.
At this time, a lot of people had gathered outside the gate, but most of them were ordinary people who came to watch the show. There were also some mercenaries who were ready to make a move, but these people obviously had their own concerns. Luo Luo stood there with her sword in hand, and the four unconscious unlucky people at her feet were still a deterrent.
The garrison was not far from the Magician's Association, so the people there should have arrived by now. However, probably because of Ancer's instructions, the few Guards in charge of security in the city did not move. Rob's voice came from above, "It's done. Let's go."
Lolo sheathed her sword, turned around and walked up to the second floor. After a long time, some brave people sneaked into the main gate of the Magician's Association, but when they reached the second floor, the two were long gone.
Luo Bu and Luo Luo reappeared in a forest. This place was very similar to the small forest outside the Bretton Clan's castle. Of course, all the forests in the north looked the same. If one didn't look carefully, it would be very difficult to tell where they were.
Luo Luo gave up on trying to figure out their location based on their surroundings. Instead, she asked, "Where are we?"
"This forest is not very famous. Because of the fog that exists all year round, it is called the Gray Fog Forest by the local residents. Other than mushrooms and some worthless wild fruits, there are very few large animals in the forest. Usually, other than collecting firewood, no one comes here." The future Supreme Magus, Your Honor, was also observing the surroundings, mainly to make sure that their current location was not different from what they expected.
Luo Bu explained, "When I repaired the Teleportation Array, I tampered with it a little and changed the teleportation location to this place."
"Is the person we're looking for in this forest?"
"Yes. If we can persuade him, then my plan is half completed. If not... well, that's a little troublesome."
Lolo was puzzled, "Didn't you say that there are many powerful people in the north? It shouldn't be a problem if one is missing, right?"
"It depends on which one is missing." Robb said, "I learned about the situation in the Northern Region from the books of the Magic Association. Although I know that there are many hidden experts here, there are only four of them that I know where they live. I only know the names of the other nine, but I don't even know the names of the rest …"
The future Supreme Magus, Your Honor, paused, then continued, "But fortunately, these people are not completely unconnected. They don't stay in the mountains all the time. They will come out every once in a while to replenish their daily necessities. Some even live in the city. They just don't want to be involved in things anymore, but they still communicate with each other. Among the four of them, one of them won't help me, and the other one is willing but powerless, so we don't have many choices. Copernicus is the most important of the remaining two, not only because he's the strongest, but also because he has the most friends. "
"You want to use him to gather the other hidden masters?"
Rob nodded, "Two days is too short. We don't know their personalities and experiences. It will be difficult to convince them one by one, so we need Copernicus's help."
Lolo noticed the expression on Rhode's face, "Is Copernicus difficult to talk to?"
"Yes, he is. He has a grudge with my teacher, so it will be difficult to convince him. I will keep quiet when I see him. You can try first." The future Supreme Magus, Your Honor, left a magic mark on a tree as he spoke. "Follow me closely. The fog in this forest is a high-level spell that will confuse people's sense of direction. Although it is a defensive spell and won't hurt intruders, we can't stay here for too long in our current situation."
Rob had a simpler way to break through the fog in the forest, but as a visitor, it was impolite to do so. So, the future Supreme Magus, Your Honor, chose to take things slow and steady. He did not touch the magic formation below, and instead followed the flow of magical elements to the center of the forest.
There was a small wooden house there, and a dignified old man was plowing the soil of a small field. He wiped the sweat off his face with a towel that was slung over his shoulder, and when he turned around, he saw two people appear behind him.
The old man's expression was the same as usual, and he did not wait for the two to speak. "Go back. No matter what or who you are looking for, you won't get what you want here."
Lolo did not give up. Instead, she took half a step forward and bowed, "Senior Copernicus, I am the former head of the Bretton Clan. The northern region is in a dire situation, and we are here to ask for your help."
"You are the daughter of the Scarlet Sword?" The old man raised his eyebrows, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. He then shifted his gaze to Rob. "Then, aren't you …"
"Senior, do you know about us?" Rob had no choice but to speak.
"I'm just living in seclusion here for peace and quiet. It's not like I've completely separated myself from human society. Hehe, you have some guts. The Magic Association and the Temple of Light are after you, and you still dare to return to the northern region."
"I was once the head of the Bretton Clan. I will not watch the northern region fall, and the people who live here will be slaughtered by monsters." When Lolo said this, she had been paying attention to the expression on Copernicus's face, but she found that he was as still as iron, and did not move at all.
This was not a good sign. It meant that Copernicus had already known about this beforehand, and he was still farming in his residence, which meant that he had no intention of helping.
"Is it strange? Although I'm not on good terms with Da Vinci and the Steins, the Magic Association will still give me a copy of such important information." The old man wiped his hands. "You're here to persuade me to help? Save it. Didn't the guy beside you tell me why he's living in seclusion in the northern region?"
Luo Luo looked at Luo Luo. Luo Bu introduced the old man as simply as possible. "Senior Copernicus was stripped of his membership by the Sorcerer's Association because he conducted taboo experiments on living people. He was then exiled here. The gray fog is not protecting him, but the villagers nearby."
Lolo was shocked. Although she was mentally prepared on the way here, she was still shocked when she heard the young man's words. She was shocked because of two things. First, Copernicus was a member of the Magic Association. No wonder Rob said he could help gather other masters. Second, Copernicus was exiled because of his experiments on living people, which made him more dangerous.
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