Chapter 1024: Chapter 633, I want to go find Fang Hao
The coast was always plagued with rainy days.
The light rain dripped steadily, falling among the ruins.
The city of old was no longer visible, only the militias and refugees who had not yet managed to evacuate lingered around.
Xu Yuanhang, stared blankly at the scene before him as tears mixed with the raindrops and fell.
He didn’t know how he had survived.
When he woke up, he had already washed ashore.
Alone.
Of all the people on the ship, only he remained.
He had returned to his own territory.
But after the Book of Lords was taken, the city was abandoned and turned into the ruins before him.
These past two days, he struggled to sleep at night, every time he closed his eyes.
He would see his subjects locked up in the ship’s hold, struggling in agony in the seawater.
Clothes ragged, a young girl Casey with her face scratched up, cried out, “Lord brother, it hurts so much….”
Xu Yuanhang felt like he was going insane.
He knew he didn’t belong here, that it shouldn’t have been him who survived.
Nor should he have studied the Great Maritime Era, that ludicrous idea that killed everyone.
“Sir, you’re back… The city, I don’t know how, just collapsed,” a militiaman approached him.
“Sir, you’re hurt, come inside the tent and don’t get rained on.”
“Lord, where are the others?”
The militia and villagers gathered around, inquiring one after the other.
Xu Yuanhang just felt a buzzing in his head, wanting to speak but not being able to utter a word.
He thought he had already accepted this world.
But seeing his daily companions dying in front of him, the painstakingly built ship sinking to the ocean floor.
He still couldn’t accept it.
His mind felt empty, his chest stifled.
Thump thump thump!!
At that moment, the sound of horseshoes approached.
A group of cavalry rushed over quickly, stopping in front of the building.
A woman led them.
Clad in a cape, she resembled an ancient hero.
“Xu Yuanhang, what has happened here? Why did you leave the Alliance?” the woman asked softly.
Xu Yuanhang saw the woman, his eyes slightly regained some life, and he staggered forward, saying, “Bai Xuan, my ship was scuttled by the enemy, the Book of Lords was swallowed up, can the Alliance help me take revenge, help Casey avenge, she was just 12, you must help me….”
As he spoke, he began to sob uncontrollably.
Bai Xuan glanced at the abandoned city.
She asked, “How did you encounter the enemy?”
“Not clear, they came on the Sea Tribe’s ships.”
“Sea Tribe…” Bai Xuan frowned, thought for a moment and still said, “Xu Yuanhang, you need to calm down, how can we fight the Sea Tribe at sea? Are we to rely on those few broken ships of ours? Going would mean certain death.”
“But, but they killed people, did they die for nothing?” Xu Yuanhang said.
“We need to bear it for now, and alert everyone to be more careful when going out to sea lately,” Bai Xuan advised.
“Then I’ll contact the Federation, the dead were all from the Federation, they must take care of it,” Xu Yuanhang insisted.
“In this era, who cares about a few ordinary people dying?” Bai Xuan didn’t want to discourage him further, but that was the harsh reality.
Xu Yuanhang stood there stunned, as if he had lost his soul.
With the city gone, he had no chance to develop, let alone seek revenge.
“Come back with me, to my place, we can discuss this matter properly,” Bai Xuan suggested.
Xu Yuanhang then lifted his head.
He said, “I need to find Fang Hao, he once said that we should unite and help each other, he will definitely help me avenge.”
…
Silver Wing City.
The carriage creaked and groaned as it made its way back.
Grigorya looked across at Li Rong and asked softly, “Do you have any grudge against Groot?”
“I saw him twice at parties, we never spoke,” Li Rong replied.
When she learned that Groot was the one to capture her, Li Rong was also surprised.
She knew Groot was Fang Hao’s enemy, but she had no dealings with him.
And it wasn’t likely that she would be implicated because of Fang Hao.
So, she still didn’t understand, what was it for?
Just out of the blue, she had attracted such trouble.
“Then someone must have directed him, do you have any enemies?” Grigorya continued.
Li Rong still shook her head, truly none…
Just a businesswoman, what enemies could she have?
“Ah! This is not good, arrange some more guards recently, if not, stay in the association for a while,” Grigorya suggested.
“Thank you, teacher, for your help today,” Li Rong sincerely thanked.
She was somewhat surprised that Grigorya would help her like this.
Otherwise, with the council’s attitude, it could have been a private interrogation by the Hall of Justice, and perhaps they wouldn’t even have discovered Groot’s involvement by now.
Even if these two were handed over for her to interrogate, finding out about Groot and seeking revenge would still be tricky.
It was better handled directly by the council, at least getting some attention.
“You are a mage of the association, when such problems arise, of course, I must protect you,”
Grigorya reached under the seat, pulled out drinks, and poured for both Li Rong and herself.
After taking a sip, she continued, “What are you going to do with those two? I see no point in interrogating them anymore, just kill them and be done with it.”
Li Rong pondered for a moment and said, “Lock them up first, if they don’t want to die, I will have them sign a contract to enhance their powers.”
“Yes, that’s also good!”
…
Main city.
Rolana reclined on a lounge chair under an oak tree, reading a novel.
Fang Hao tried several times to strike up a conversation, but she was somewhat reluctant to engage, focusing instead on her book.
Meanwhile, in the Book of Lords, Li Rong also sent a message.
“Fang Hao, the mastermind behind this is Groot. When the guards caught him, he had already taken poison and committed suicide,”
Last night, Fang Hao had received news that Li Rong was attacked.
He had planned to bring her over, but Li Rong had already returned to her own city and could ensure her safety.
And early in the morning, he had to discuss this matter at the council, so he didn’t come over.
Fang Hao then gave her some equipment and a bunch of scrolls like ‘Teleportation Scrolls’, ‘Interrogation Scrolls’, ‘Dark Elemental Magic Bullet Scrolls’, etc., telling her to throw all of them out in case of danger, to give herself a chance to escape.
Now, the news that came back confirmed the real culprit was Groot.
Fang Hao was also somewhat surprised.
“Do you also have a grudge against him?”
Li Rong replied, “No, I don’t know why he targeted me, acting like a mad dog, biting anyone he sees.”
“Then it’s someone else trying to harm you, and he’s just a pawn,” Fang Hao continued.
“Yes, I know. I’m also strengthening my defenses here; it’s really annoying, I always feel like someone is out to get me,” Li Rong said.
Fang Hao thought for a moment and then said, “Shall I bring you over here?”
“Forget it. I still need to study magic with the association here. There shouldn’t be any danger in the city,” Li Rong declined.
If it had been before, Li Rong would definitely have agreed when Fang Hao suggested bringing her over.
Now, it turns out she has really taken an interest in magic.
“All right, buy a house in the city, and arrange for more people to protect you.”
“No need. If I stay in the city, I’ll reside at the Mage Association, which is even safer than buying a house.” After a brief pause, she continued, “The ones who came to capture me last night included two blue heroes. I want to contract them; killing them would be a waste.”
“That works!”
“Send me two Hero Contract Scrolls.”
Oh, so this was about getting contract scrolls from him.
“Oh, I see, just say it if you need something, no need to be shy.”
“Shy my ass, just give it to me, I need it now.”
Fang Hao took out two Hero Contract Scrolls and traded them directly. Once the other party received them, they didn’t continue the conversation.
The chat was disconnected.
Fang Hao meanwhile continued to study the newly acquired ‘Indomitable Spirits’ magic book.
The language of the Undead was similar to that of humans but had many differences.
More so, it resembled strange symbols and seemed like incantations.
Fang Hao read very carefully, sometimes noting down content he didn’t fully understand.
He would ask Nelson later or take a photo and ask Amanda.
To understand the meanings.
…
When Fang Hao looked up,
Rolana had gone off to do something; he was the only one left in the entire backyard.
He stretched and walked outside.
The maids would be taking their midday break and coming back to eat soon.
He left the lord’s mansion.
There he saw two funeral priests carrying a skeleton standing at the entrance.
Seeing Fang Hao come out, they saluted in unison, “Lord.”
“Yes, what is it?” Fang Hao asked.
The funeral priests answered, “My lord, this is a newly created Demon Doll. Scholar Nelson sent us to deliver it to you.”
A Demon Doll had been created?
Fang Hao’s gaze shifted to the skeleton that clearly showed no signs of movement.
Using the previous method.
He drew the Light Feather dagger from his waist, and lightly touched the tip of his index finger on the blade’s edge.
A drop of blood was placed at the brow of the doll.
The next second, the blood flowed quickly along the rune and was absorbed and disappeared.
Fang Hao could distinctly feel that he had formed a connection with the doll in front of him.
He tried to cast ‘God’s Presence’ on the doll.
Following this, the bodies of the Doll which the two Skeleton Warriors were carrying, suddenly trembled.
It broke free from its restraints and stood up.
At that moment, the doll’s perspective also appeared in Fang Hao’s mind.
He could even see himself through the doll’s eyes.
It wasn’t much different from the last time he controlled a doll.
He immediately checked the doll’s attributes.
[Demon Doll]
[Type: Doll]
[Body Strength: Level Three]
[Abilities: Smashing Strike, Flowing Cut, Undead Laceration, Killing Intent of the Dead.]
(Description: Who could refuse a toy that can accompany you and possesses many abilities!)
A level three body strength Demon Doll.
This meant that the blue fused heroes were crafted into Demon Dolls.
Fang Hao, released the Priest Demon Doll he originally had.
It stood alongside the Warrior Demon Doll.
Looking back, he immediately cast ‘God’s Presence’.
The next second, Fang Hao could directly control two Demon Dolls while also controlling his own body.
Three different views appeared in his mind.
Quite the trick this one.
With this close-combat doll, Fang Hao now had a close-combat guard.
If any danger arose, the close-combat doll would be good to shield him.
While he supported from behind with magic.
“Alright, I’ll put the Demon Doll away for now, you guys go on with your tasks,” Fang Hao said.
The two funeral priests saluted and left.
…
In the cold dungeon,
Li Rong looked at the two heroes before her and said, “How about it? Are you satisfied with the council’s decision?”