Thanks to Baiyi's commanding of the dragons, the situation was now under control. Before anyone noticed him, Baiyi quietly descended to the ground. He did not turn around to look for Aya; instead, he followed the hammerhead shark plushie's location and found the crucial teleportation node.
The situation here was actually better than he had expected? No one knew what method the Scholar-shaped hammerhead shark plushie used, but all the mages on the scene listened to her commands. She flew around the magic circle and used her magic to weave diagrams, and the mages worked hard on the diagrams.
Some of the more complicated ones that required a certain level of knowledge in formations were handed over to Mia and Tisdale to handle. At that moment, the two sisters were lying on the ground as if they were facing an extremely difficult exam. They were so focused that they did not even notice Baiyi's presence.
'But … You guys should pay attention to how short your skirts are! Fortunately, the mages present were all focused on their work, and no one had the time to care about the two beautiful girls' unintentional exposure of their beauty.
"What's the situation? Baiyi asked in the Void. "Is that right?
The Scholar Walker released the part of her consciousness that was under her control, allowing the hammerhead shark plushie to hover in the air. "It's not too bad," she said. "The completion rate is passable, and the materials are sufficient. The only problem is that we don't have enough manpower. Those sorcerers who don't have any knowledge about magical formations are not of much use, so most of the work has to be done by Mia-chan. If we want to increase the efficiency, we'll need more manpower."
Baiyi thought for a moment, then he turned to a sorcerer, who was looking at him suspiciously, and asked, "Where's the person who was responsible for constructing this formation? Where is it? "
"Some have returned to headquarters, some have gone missing." A mage wearing the badge of the Sorcerer's Association replied without lifting his head. His forehead was completely drenched in sweat. It seemed like even these basic tasks were taking a toll on him.
"You guys continue, I'll try to find some reinforcements." Baiyi said. With the Scholar Walker in charge, he did not have to worry too much, but he needed to be efficient. They only had twelve hours, and the sooner the formation was completed, the more time they would have to evacuate the victims.
"Then go quickly." Just as the Scholar was about to turn back to control the hammerhead shark, a cold voice suddenly rang out in the void.
"If it's just a Planar Teleportation Formation that allows dozens of people to pass through, it should be much faster, right?"
"What is the meaning of this, Lich?" the Scholar Walker asked.
"I mean, we should prioritize completing a magic circle that allows a small number of people to pass through and retreat back to Isythre," the Lich replied.
"Do you want us to abandon the millions of refugees outside?" the Scholar Walker asked angrily.
"Obviously, this is the smart move." The Lich sneered. "With the current efficiency, how much time do you have left to evacuate? Would it be stable throughout the entire process? No changes? You should also know that in this ever-changing and dangerous situation, unpredictable dangers can appear at any time. Abandoning those civilians is the safest way! "
"Sorry! I can't do it! "The Scholar Walker rejected the Lich's suggestion without hesitation." This is beyond my limits! "
"Tsk, foolish hypocrite. Do you want the precious opportunity that we have been waiting for for thousands of years to be buried with these refugees? Who do you think you are? You're just a puppet at best! "The Lich Walker retorted angrily.
"Don't look down on me, you filthy pile of bones! Who do you think I am? If you think I can't do it, then I'll show you! "
This was the first time Baiyi had heard the Scholar speak in such a cold and angry tone ever since he had met her. Most of the time, his impression of her was that of an otaku who had never been married in her entire life. He had almost forgotten that she was the Great Immovable Sage Noreki, a Demigod-level powerhouse who was worthy of his trust.
She was not afraid of the Demigod Lich, even if she was an academic sorcerer who was not good at fighting.
Just as the Lich Walker was about to threaten Baiyi, Baiyi interrupted the Lich Walker's words.
"Enough! Stop arguing! I remember saying that I can't bear to see people being slaughtered. Just think of me as a disgusting hypocrite. Who asked me to be a good person?"
It was obvious that Baiyi supported the Scholar Walker's decision.
The Lich Walker wanted to say something more, but Baiyi did not give him the chance. He continued, "We are all people who pursue power, but even after we have attained power, even after we have attained it, we are still unable to follow our hearts and surrender to reality at a time like this. What use do I have for this power?"
The Lich Walker was speechless. Since the Fifth Walker, who had the most authority, had made a decision, the Lich Walker could not refute it. After all, there were only a few evil forces in the Void. Most people would support Baiyi's decision, which was to help the world.
Baiyi hurried to the King's side. The King was surrounded by a group of politicians and nobles, who were arguing about trivial matters. Baiyi resisted the urge to mock them and shoved them aside. He told the King that he needed to summon the sorcerers who were responsible for the construction of the formation.
"Someone is already doing it," King Rowan said.
"Not enough." Baiyi shook his head. "We need Your Majesty to do it personally. Use that thing that you used to give a festive speech to gather sorcerers from all over the city, as well as those who know something about formations."
Before the opening ceremony of the Fireworks Festival, the King had used an unknown device to give a speech to the entire nation, so that everyone in every corner of the city could hear him. This was exactly what Baiyi needed now.
The King thought for a while and was about to nod, but one of the ministers beside him quickly stopped him. "No! Your Majesty! You can't do this! "He turned to Baiyi and yelled," Are you crazy? This will expose the existence of the portal, and it will cause panic. The civilians will attack the palace and cause even more chaos! "
The minister's idea was simple. Before the nobles and their families could escape safely, letting the civilians know that there was a chance of survival would cause a lot of trouble. Therefore, it was absolutely necessary to keep the news under wraps.
Baiyi had already seen through him, but he did not want to waste his breath on him. Instead, he swung his fist, which had turned into a block of ice, and before anyone could react, he landed a heavy punch on the minister's face, sending him flying like a kite with a broken string.
"Master Hope, you …" King Rowan was enraged. He was very displeased with Baiyi's violent actions. How dare he hurt someone in front of him? It was only out of courtesy and self-restraint that he did not lose his temper.
"I don't want to get involved in the affairs of the nobles. I'm just going to tell you one thing," Baiyi said, not only to the King but also to the nobles who were gnashing their teeth. Baiyi spoke not only to the King but also to the group of nobles who were gnashing their teeth in anger. "Without my help, you will not be able to repair the formation. I'm sure you all know what this means, so please calm down and be rational."
"That's a threat!" A disgruntled voice erupted from the crowd.
"You're right. It's a threat. I can open a one-way portal and escape anytime I want. The only reason I'm wasting my time here with you is because I'm in a good mood today, and I want to save as many people as I can. But if I'm in a bad mood, I might not be able to save some of you," Baiyi threatened. Baiyi threatened in a stern voice. When the crowd heard that he could set up a formation and leave the place in advance, they immediately quieted down. None of them dared to utter a single word of doubt.
In times of crisis like this, Baiyi's forceful methods were often needed. He looked at the nobles' reactions with satisfaction, and without a care for his status, he patted the King's shoulder and said, "Your Majesty, I believe that you are a king who loves his people. Am I right?"
With that, he swaggered off under the furious gazes of the nobles. Ironically, most of the nobles had watched him leave with respect and gratitude.
"Your Majesty, what should we do? Do we have to put up with that thug's threats? Should we … "A politician said, making a throat-slitting gesture with his hand." The ones in charge of repairing the portal are two of his students, and they're both naive little girls. They'll be easy to control. "
The King shook his head helplessly and replied in a low voice, "Don't create unnecessary trouble at a time like this."
The politician did not give up. He continued to persuade the King, "Your Majesty, are you afraid of that thug's power?" He leaned in and whispered into the King's ear.
"Even at a time like this, he's still able to retain such power?" The King revealed a surprised expression after hearing the whispers.
"Of course. This is the last resort to protect our family's wealth and lives. But if you give me the nod, Your Majesty, I'll order them to dispose of that thug. I've already checked his power; he's only a Master-level fighter."
But in the end, the king wisely shook his head. "Send your people to support the Dragon Knights. Also, send your private soldiers here to help maintain order in the palace and organize the disaster victims that are about to arrive." He reached into his robe and produced a magic tool that looked like a conch. It was a luxury item that he had used to make a speech to the entire city.
"Your Majesty! Do you really want to let the civilians know about this? If we don't make it in time … "Someone else tried to dissuade the King. It seemed that, despite Baiyi's threat, some people had not given up on their filthy ideas.
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