Near the portal hall, an independent laboratory was brightly lit. Mary stood in front of an observation window facing the hall. She looked through the crystal glass that was reinforced with two layers of energy barriers and observed the situation of the portal in the center of the hall.
The massive amount of magic energy transmitted from the three energy hubs around the Contract Fortress gathered together and ignited with eye-catching blue flames at the several energy rail junctions in the hall. The blue flames were constantly inhaling and exhaling from the tubes made of crystal and were continuously injected into various components of the portal. There were also technicians wearing different uniforms of Typhon and Cecil shuttling back and forth between the complex and large-scale facilities, constantly perfecting the auxiliary structure of the portal and adjusting every parameter of the precision equipment.
Master Kamel and Master Windsor Mappel were standing beside the portal. They seemed to be discussing something. They shook hands and seemed to be having a good time.
"How long do you plan to stand in front of the window?" Her mentor's voice suddenly came from behind, waking Mary up. "Come here. Rest time is long over. You still have a lot of work to do."
Mary hurriedly turned around and walked quickly to her seat. She looked at the old sorcerer who was sitting at the calculation table not far away and said, "Sorry, I was a little distracted."
Her mentor's slightly reprimanding voice came, "Don't be distracted when you're working on a project. This is not a good habit. Sometimes it will kill you."
Mary nodded as she walked to the energy conduits and silver-white alloy tracks embedded in the wall. She began to observe the blue-white light flowing within the conduits, as well as the ever-changing runes and glowing curves that appeared on the alloy tracks. These conduits were the analysis tubes that branched off from the main energy conduits. The alloy tracks, on the other hand, were connected to the massive magic power center underground. The Cecil people called them the 'power ridge.' The state they appeared in was useful for analyzing the real-time load of the portal.
Of course, there was another set of monitoring devices in the hall that allowed the frontline operators to know the status of the portal. The monitoring points in this laboratory were mainly used to collect data before the portal was officially activated so that the senior technicians could grasp the entire project at any time. Of course, the senior technicians included her mentor.
Daniel, who was wearing a black robe, looked up. The runes around him gradually dimmed as he broke away from the massive data calculation and looked at the apprentice he was most satisfied with. "What's the status of the third energy tower? Is the motor spine reading normal? "
"The third group of energy towers have come online successfully after the adjustments. The magic power supply has stabilized. The current power ridge readings are in the normal range." Mary adeptly confirmed the dazzling raw readings. As one of the design participants of this subsystem, she did not need to do any calculations to confirm the status of these analysis nodes. "The readings of the C7 and C16 test points of the second-level restriction section of the portal are a little low. I suspect that the resonance of the newly installed components is not complete. I will arrange the mages of the engineering team to check it out later."
"Level Two Restraints, huh …" Daniel nodded slightly. "Now, there's only one round left. Once all the binding sections are completed, the portal can be 'ignited' for the first time. This project is progressing faster than I expected. "
"After all, it's a gathering of the most advanced technicians of the two empires and an almost unlimited supply of materials. There's also the manpower and material resources of dozens of countries across the entire Alliance. Even the Silver Elves in the far south of the continent have sent a dozen high-ranking astrologers over on giant eagles," Mary said with a smile. "I heard from Madam Windsor that the last time all the countries on this continent worked together like this was when the Great Wall was being repaired a few years ago …"
"The Great Wall was being repaired a few years ago? Oh, that can't be compared to today. "Daniel snorted, his tone was rather disdainful." Although it was also a large-scale operation, the participants were scheming against each other, the countries were wary of each other, and even the voices questioning the Silver Empire never stopped. The chaos in the old Ansu also broke out not long after that. At that time, people had not been hit by the divine catastrophe. How could they know how dangerous the world could be? "
"You're right. Today's' Alliance 'didn't exist at that time." Mary immediately nodded and said. But then, she seemed to have thought of something, and her expression became a little hesitant. She then shut her mouth and turned back to her work. Her voice was directly transmitted into Daniel's mind through the spiritual connection. "You said … now that the relationship between Cecil and Typhon has changed so much, one day in the future, our value …"
"We will 'exist' as always, and continue to exist." Daniel's voice rang in Mary's mind without any confusion or hesitation. "Remember, no matter how close Typhon and Cecil have become, as long as they are still two countries, as long as there is a distinction between the two groups, our 'eyes' will always have value."
"Yes, I understand."
Hearing the response from the apprentice, Daniel just nodded slightly and turned his attention back to the unfinished work.
Now, the relationship between Typhon and Cecil was indeed changing. The two countries, who were once wary and even hostile to each other, were coming together under the push of common interests, and they were getting closer every day. But Daniel knew very well that no matter how close their relationship was, the two countries were still two countries, and the necessary intelligence work … would never end.
The eyes used to keep an eye on the neighboring country would never close. At most, there would only be slight changes in the specific work. His master admired Rosetta Augustus' talent, but this did not mean that the rulers of the two countries were really "close". After all, even between the Silver Empire and the Kingdom of Kaolin, who had the closest relationship, there were countless spies and spies planted in each other. For thousands of years, or even tens of thousands of years, the mortal civilization had always operated like this.
This was just like what his master once said — the essence of an alliance was a group of porcupines huddling together for warmth. And in a sense, wasn't this the essence of civilization?
Daniel shook his head, and the runes around him began to light up again. He began to process the massive model construction and data deduction. The artificial nerve cord behind him began to wriggle slowly. At the same time, he casually glanced at Mary and sighed in his heart. He was still too young as an apprentice. He did not know when he would be able to take charge of things on his own. It seemed that these old bones of his still needed to live for a few more years.
…
In the Royal District of Cecil City, a large landing platform (Amber named it the "Landing Platform") that was only used by the Empire's top officials. Gwen, Amber, Maggie, and a few of the Dragons' messengers were making the final preparations before departure. Heti and Rebecca came to see them off.
Looking at the well-prepared and relaxed ancestor, Heti could not help but feel a little worried. She went up to the landing platform and said worriedly, "Ancestor, you must be very careful when you go to Tarlonde this time. After all, this is different from the last time. The Dragon God and the Dragons back then were at least out of goodwill, but that tower … it's not something to be dealt with. What's more, Tarlonde is not safe now. "
Gwen did not know how many times his great-granddaughter had nagged him. He did not know whether to laugh or cry. "Don't worry, it's not the first time I've dealt with such things. And don't keep nagging. Why do you look like you've become a worried senior?"
Heti's expression suddenly became a little awkward. She lowered her head subconsciously. "Well … I'm a little too worried …"
Before Heti could finish, Rebecca beside her said, "Ah, it's normal. When the elders in the family are about to go out, the juniors will be worried. Ancestor, you must be careful! It's already more than seven hundred people … "
Gawain immediately glared at this noisy silly roe deer. He wanted to reprimand her, but after thinking for a while, he couldn't find any logical errors in her words … which made him even angrier.
Heti also glared at Rebecca, but she did not say anything under such circumstances. She just silently took note of Rebecca's lecture in her mind. She then turned her attention back to Gwen. "Ancestor, your schedule is still too rushed. The newly built warships at the north port have their own missions. Only the Winter and two frigates can sail. General Byron has already left for the north port yesterday. He will lead the Winter directly to the west coast of Tarlonde. But due to the limited speed at sea, the Winter will definitely arrive there later than you. So, if it's not an emergency, please try to wait a few days after arriving at Tarlonde. At least wait for the Winter to meet you …"
"This operation is indeed a little rushed, but the situation waits for no one. It can't be helped." Gwen nodded. "Don't worry, I will act according to the situation. Anyway, the Tide-Defying Tower is just there. It won't run away."
Heidi grunted, but her gaze could not help but fall on Hu Po who was absent-minded at the side. She sighed involuntarily, "Sigh, you brought along such an unreliable person … I don't know if there will be any problems …"
While they were talking, heavy footsteps suddenly came from the side. A huge shadow that could block out the sun loomed over them. Gwen looked up and saw an elegant and huge blue Giant Dragon. The next second, the Giant Dragon lowered her head, and a soft but deep female voice came from above. "We are ready."
Just as Melita spoke, a small head suddenly popped out from the edge of her broad back. A blue Young Dragon stared curiously at Gwen and Amber, who were still standing on the landing platform. She then began to caw excitedly and happily.
Not far away, another Dragon Whelp's head popped out from Noretta's back, and the same 'gawk gawk' sound was heard.
"Are you sure you want to bring these two little ones with you?" Gwen pointed to the little ones, who were excited about their first long-distance journey, and asked uncertainly. "They still need someone to take care of them …"
"Tarlonde is their hometown. They have hatched for so long. At least they should go back and see what their mothers' 'home' looks like. Let's go and say hello to the dragon egg breeders." Melita said as she raised her neck and gently touched the head of the Young Dragon on her back with her chin, calming the excited little one down. "Perhaps for you, going to Tarlonde is an adventure, but for them … it's home."
"Well, that's true." Gwen nodded. "But they have just hatched not too long ago. Is it okay for them to travel such a long distance?"
"For the baby Dragons, flying across such a narrow sea is not a 'long-distance journey'." Melita smiled, her sharp fangs gleaming under the sun. "As soon as we take off, they will obediently lie on the back of Noretta and I. Flying with their mothers is the basic skill of a Young Dragon."
The Young Dragon Merry, who was lying on Melita's back, seemed to understand her mother's words. She immediately raised her neck and let out a loud caw. A hint of pride appeared on her angular face.
Gwen could only express his admiration. "Well, in terms of physical fitness … you Dragons are still better."
Everything that needed to be done had been explained, and the arrangements that needed to be made were already in place. Gawain, who always liked to keep things simple, did not waste any more time. A moment later, several gigantic dragon silhouettes, including Maggie, rose into the air and left the landing platform. Riding on the invisible surge of mana, the party that had set off for Tarron had already welcomed the high blue sky.
The violent airflow in the sky hit them head-on. Most of the strong wind was blocked by the invisible barrier behind the Giant Dragon, leaving only a comfortable breeze. Gwen and Amber sat together on Melita's back. After flying for a while, he finally could not help but look forward. "You just said that the Young Dragon will obediently lie on the back of her 'mother' and travel, right?"
Before he finished, a series of cheerful cries came from the side. "Caw! Caw! Caw! Caw! Caw! "
Amber turned her head and looked to the side. At a glance, she saw that the Young Dragon had climbed to the edge of the front side of Melita's shoulder blade. The little guy's head was almost covered with a layer of translucent energy shield. Her four claws grasped the protrusion near Melita's shoulder blade. She stretched her neck and shouted at the sky excitedly. Her long tail was excitedly wagging around like a dog that was about to break free.
Melita turned her head hard and looked back. She responded loudly to Gwen's question. "Don't worry! She's just a little excited! Dragons flying at high speed for the first time are all like this. She's holding on firmly. The Young Dragon knows what she's doing! "
Before Ms. Blue Dragon's voice died away, Gwen saw that the little fellow had already stretched her head out of the protective barrier. The violent high-altitude airflow violently blew at the cub who had just hatched for a month. Even with the physique of Dragons, she was blown up by the wind. Then, Gwen saw her open her mouth with difficulty, as if she wanted to challenge the high blue sky. A series of sounds came out from the young dragon's mouth —
"Wah wah wah wah wah — Hululululu — Wah wah wah …"
Gwen: "…"
Amber: "…"
Gwen suddenly recalled his childhood in his previous life where he fooled around in front of the electric fan. He was filled with emotions.
This Young Dragon is not much different from a brat!
(End of Chapter)
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