Chapter 1584: 437 Elental Mark and Aspect Hound
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Based on the Knowledge of Blood-Drinking Mountain that Matthew had acquired,
the district ahead had been designated as the Magic Zone during the era of the Troll Empire.
The so-called Magic Zone was not exclusively for magicians, of course.
Indeed.
During the height of the Troll Empire, the performance and entertainnt industries were quite developed, and magic was one of the industries that was quite representative.
It was said that the royal family of the Troll Empire was so passionate about magic that it reached the point of obsession.
One generation of the Troll King was a very traditional magic fundantalist.
He even specifically issued a decree—
Which stated that it was strictly forbidden for mages to pose as magicians!
Such was the status of magicians in the Troll Kingdom, reaching an incomprehensibly high level.
When Matthew looked through many works that recorded the customs of the Troll Empire era, he inevitably encountered introductions to magicians of that ti.
In such a case,
the Magic Zone was evidently much wider and more prosperous than other districts.
When viewed on a map,
the original frawork of the Magic Zone was a rather square rectangle, not too different from the nearby districts.
However, there was a world of difference in the actual construction.
According to the Machinists’ reconnaissance,
the Magic Zone kept expanding outward, and in reality, it was an ellipse that included the original district.
Such a vast district
obviously could not be completely occupied by little Ingram and his elental life forms.
Therefore, Matthew and the others easily found another entrance to the Magic Zone.
After arriving at the Magic Zone, however,
they did not imdiately start their activity.
They found a high point and observed from a distance what those elental life forms were doing in the Eastern part of the Magic Zone—
“They’ve sealed off the East District. For now, there’s no sign of little Ingram and Audacia, nor of Dawn Star Leon. They might have gone to deal with other important matters.”
“As for those elental life forms patrolling the streets, their movents seem chaotic, but actually, there is a pattern to follow.”
“The Fire and Water Elentals, under the guidance of their respective elders, are in charge of patrolling and shadowing.”
“Their purpose is to exclude outsiders. Once they discover an enemy, they will not hesitate to attack—You should thank my quick wits. If it hadn’t been for my early detection of them, had it been a regular Thief exploring the way, they would probably already be being pursued…”
Sener ca down from the watchtower, taking credit for the feat while he continued to speak:
“But the tasks of the other two types of elental life forms are even more significant.”
“I’ve noticed that those Earth and Air Elentals are scouting the buildings in the eastern part of the Magic Zone at the fastest speed, spraying their own Elental Marks on every structure similar to the place of the Giant Troll God’s second-in-command. Clearly, this is an action of tagging in advance…”
Matthew nodded slightly:
“A preliminary screening.”
“Little Ingram has put the strengths of elental life forms to good use.”
Sener chuckled:
“Indeed, as summonable creatures, elental life forms are obviously more intelligent than the walking dead.”
“They can follow the precise instructions given by Summoners, to patrol, search, and mark buildings.”
“More crucially, the Elental Marks left by Air and Earth Elentals are not recognizable by everyone. For spellcasters or Summoners other than little Ingram, identifying these marks on a large scale requires a significant expenditure of mana and focus, aning we can’t take advantage of their work.”
At this point,
Sener could not help but complain:
“It’s all Tyraste’s fault!”
“He thinks his plan is perfect, yet the secrecy is a ss, everyone coming to Blood-Drinking Mountain knows to recruit and bring along a crowd.”
“We’re still wary of each other, thinking that the eleven people who entered together are our biggest competitors, which is laughable…”
Although the others did not speak outright,
they largely agreed with Sener’s words.
Especially since there had been no news from Tyraste to date.
Their situation beca very passive.
“Identifying the Elental Marks is not that difficult.”
Matthew stated leisurely.
The others turned to look at him.
Matthew spread his hands:
“I have a little trick that should allow us to find all the buildings marked with Elental Marks.”
“So, our current problem is, what kind of strategy should we adopt to deal with little Ingram and Audacia?”
Claire asked,
“What strategies are there?”
Before Matthew could answer, Traveler God Mo Song had already answered with a smile:
“What else could there be?”
“There are only two options—”
Tailing.
Or forcing a confrontation!”
Jassiliven chuckled softly:
“Do you have the resources to force a confrontation?”
Mo Song was about to reply but seed to sense an underlying aning in her words. He just pursed his lips and did not elaborate.
“Engaging them in direct conflict now would be an imprudent act.”
Hayek spoke gravely:
“Not to ntion that the enemy’s strength and numbers far surpass ours…”
“Throughout our journey, we’ve already encountered Fishn and trolls; who knows how many other forces are lurking in the dark.”
“initiating conflict and causing a noticeable commotion would make us targets for other hunters, which is not worth it!”
Matthew nodded lightly.
This ti, he agreed with the deputy leader of the Church of the Underworld.
Indeed,
were they to engage in direct combat, once Matthew went all out with his firepower, he might well be a match for little Ingram’s group.
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