Chapter 74: Chapter 74 Gael City
“A mission?” Richard paused slightly.
“A trial mission, assigned by the Academy faction,” Jolod handed a scroll to Richard, “There has been a case of missing population in a city affiliated with the Academy. The resident Wizard Apprentice thought it might be the work of a mad wizard, so the news was sent to the Academy.”
“Mad wizard? What kind of wizard is that? Sa as black and white wizards?” Richard glanced at the scroll and asked casually.
“Not at all,” Jolod denied, “Black and white wizards are distinctions made by the great Truth Wizards, while mad wizards are just a widely circulated nickna; their official na is law-breaking wizards. That is, those who have violated the laws of the Truth Council.
In principle, such matters should be dealt with by the Judicial Departnt under the council, but given that Law Enforcent Wizards have too much to take responsibility for, dealing with these Apprentice Level mad wizards has beco the responsibility of the Academy.”
Judicial Departnt, yet another new term.
Richard put away the scroll, “Alright, I’ll handle it right away.”
“Don’t underestimate this task,” Jolod reminded, “Mad wizards are more skilled in combat than ordinary Apprentices; these people use mortals for experints, so studies are specifically aid at wizards.
If you underestimate them, be careful or you’ll pay dearly.”
Richard nodded, a confident smile on his face.
“I understand, Professor.”
Back in his bedroom, Richard imdiately began to prepare his equipnt.
First was his Demon Eater Sword; after his years of making it, the second phase of the Demon Eater Sword was complete. The current Demon Eater Sword possessed Purgatory Fire that could scorch a Spiritual Body.
Then there were various protective Magic Equipnt: Guardian Pendant, Spirit Protection Ring, Concealer Cloak… Finally, Richard carefully placed five black, long cylinders into his Magic Pocket.
These were the Wizard Hand Grenades he had made—now called Annihilation Hand Grenades.
The final sche of the Annihilation Hand Grenades was settled two years ago, and over these two years, Richard had made so minor modifications, producing a customized version.
The materials for the customized Annihilation Hand Grenades were altered, resulting in the material cost of a single grenade reaching a thousand Magic Stones. However, a thousand Magic Stones resulted in an Annihilation Hand Grenade that didn’t require charging, and even a low-level Apprentice could use it with ease.
Richard made five of these custom Annihilation Hand Grenades and planned to bring them all this ti as a precaution.
After packing his equipnt, Richard went to the balcony and called Wuni onto his shoulder.
How could he go killing without the Death Crow?
The location of the task was a city called Gael, one of the Academy-affiliated cities with a large population, reaching over a million.
It was also because of its large population that the Academy took the report of a mad wizard very seriously.
The Wizard Academy was obliged to protect the ordinary humans within its range. If a mad wizard at the Apprentice level caused significant trouble that caught the attention of the Judicial Departnt, the Black Tower Wizard Academy would face accountability from the Judicial Departnt.
Arriving at the Airship field, Richard found a Magic Airship headed to Gael and boarded it.
Every city under the Academy’s administration has an Airship field, which not only facilitates the travel of Wizard Apprentices but also provides convenience for the Wizard Comrce to transport goods.
Once onboard the Airship, Richard observed the other passengers. Unlike the Airship he took to the Black Stone Mountain Range, a considerable number of passengers on this Airship were normal people.
These ordinary people were dressed lavishly and spoke civilly, belonging to the middle class or even higher echelons in mortal society.
Upon noticing Richard’s gaze, they did not panic but simply bowed slightly in respect.
It seed they were already accustod to seeing Wizard Apprentices.
“It looks like the lives of ordinary people on the Wizard Continent are better than I thought, and the wizards are not so mysterious.”
In the Golden Bird Flower Kingdom, mortals couldn’t even dream of riding Airships; even horse-drawn carriages were travel ans only the rich and Nobles could afford, and commoners had to rely on their own two legs for travel.
Gael City was not far from the Academy. After four hours of flying, Richard arrived at his destination.
As soon as he disembarked from the Airship, Richard saw a sight that shocked him.
The Airship field in Gael City was even larger than the Academy’s. Large Airships with massive cargo holds landed in the Airship field, then workers boarded them to unload and transport goods. What was surprising was that they were transporting goods from the Flying Airships by horses and carts.
Using horse-drawn carriages to transport goods from Flying Airships; this marvel made Richard click his tongue in wonder.
“Coexistence of the primitive with the advanced, the Wizard World is fascinating.”
Leaving the airship port, Richard saw several carriages waiting for business.
Richard called for one, preparing to head to the City Lord Mansion.
“How much to the City Lord Mansion?” he asked.
The coachman glanced at Richard and, upon noticing the silver pentagonal badge on Richard’s chest, his eyes widened. He hopped off the carriage and said with so excitent:
“Are you a wizard, sir?”
Richard nodded.
“It would be my honor to serve a wizard. How could I possibly charge you?” said the coachman.
With that, the coachman proactively opened the door of the carriage and gestured for Richard to enter.
Richard smiled, “Why so excited? Haven’t you seen a wizard before?”
Considering what he saw on the airship, wizard apprentices should be quite common in the Wizard Continent.
“I’ve never seen a big shot like you,” the coachman said with excitent. “In all of Gael City, only the City Lord gets to see wizards regularly. We lesser folks only catch a glimpse of wizards once every ten years during the apprentice selection.”
“I see,” Richard nodded and entered the carriage.
On the way, Richard curiously observed this city governed by the Wizard Academy. Unlike Black Stone City, Gael City seed quite prosperous, with people coming and going on the streets. Their attire, though not luxurious, was at least clean and decent, and their faces bore signs of life.
In the Golden Bird Flower Kingdom, even the royal city might not achieve this.
The airship port was on the outskirts of the city, so logically, Richard should have encountered things like slums on his way, but he hadn’t seen a slum or even a single beggar.
“Master, are there no beggars in Gael City?” Richard asked casually.
“Beggars?” The coachman chuckled. “Since I was born in Gael City, I’ve never seen a beggar.”
“How is that possible?” Richard exclaid in surprise.
“There’s nothing impossible about it, wizard sir,” the coachman said loudly. “And it’s all thanks to you great folks. I grew up listening to the heroic tales of wizards.”
“Is that so?”
Richard stroked his chin.
It seed that so apprentices sent by the academy had put a lot of thought into urban governance.
Following the main street to the City Lord Mansion, they arrived at a grand marble building.
Richard got out of the carriage and handed the coachman an Academy Coin, but the coachman waved his hands, insisting it was his honor, and declined the money. Then he whipped the reins and drove off.
Richard could only smile helplessly at this.
He showed the task scroll issued by the academy to the guard at the door, who promptly opened the gate in a hurry and led Richard inside the mansion.
Upon entering, Richard instantly felt a surge of magic fluctuation emanating from the walls of the mansion, seemingly inscribed with so magic array.
“My teacher said that the academy has stationed wizard apprentices in these cities; this must be their handiwork.”
Following the staircase to the second floor, the guard led Richard to the City Lord’s study and then left him.
Knock, knock, knock.
“Who is it? Didn’t I say not to disturb unless it’s a wizard?” ca a voice from inside.
Hearing this, Richard pushed the door open and entered.
The study was decorated simply, nothing like the grandiosity of the mansion. Inside, an old man with white hair sat in a chair holding a book.
At this mont, the elder looked astonished as he gazed at the tall man with a crow on his shoulder.
“I am a wizard sent from the academy,” Richard said calmly, then showed the task scroll to the old man.
Upon seeing this, the elder quickly got up and hurried to Richard’s side.
“Hello, hello, I am the City Lord of Gael City, Spencer Gale,” he said. “It is a great honor to et you.”
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