Chapter 815: Chapter 483: Crossing Over
To go to Graham, even as a Fourth Rank Wizard, the transmission array remains the fastest route for Colin.
Actually, there is also a transmission array in Leo City, but to teleport from the Neustadt region to the Graham area in one go, it still requires using the transmission array in Neustadt City.
This is also the fastest way to reach the Extreme North.
Swish!
Colin soared swiftly in the air, turning to glance at Shelley beside him.
After advancing to the Fourth Rank, although he didn’t learn new witchcraft, he gained a deeper understanding of many of the witchcraft he already mastered, enhancing their powers in every aspect.
Take Force Field Magic for example, he was using the force field to support the frozen Shelley, which seemed like a simple action.
But if it were the old him, considering maintaining stability at multiple times the speed of sound without putting too much pressure on Shelley, it would have required some effort.
But now it was as easy as eating and drinking.
As he flew, Colin closely monitored Shelley’s condition.
Thus, about half an hour passed.
As he was about to reach Neustadt City, Colin noticed something odd about Shelley and furrowed his brows suddenly.
The photographic memory brought by his superbrain allowed him to detect an anomaly suddenly.
The frost on Shelley appeared slightly thinner than it initially was.
This discovery made Colin pause immediately and examine Shelley’s specific condition carefully on the spot!
The layer of white frost condensed on Shelley’s surface wasn’t strictly frost; it was a unique frost energy.
It was closely related to Shelley’s specific condition.
Spreading his divine will, Colin examined Shelley’s body inch by inch carefully.
In such a situation, naturally, he couldn’t care about the barrier between men and women.
Moreover, with Shelley’s current state, no romantic thoughts arose in his heart, only worry.
’The soul has weakened a bit more...’
After some time, Colin furrowed his brows tightly, determined his direction, and continued forward, slightly faster than before.
Shelley’s condition... seemed less stable than he imagined.
As time passed, the frost on her body kept disappearing.
This also meant Shelley... was gradually dying.
As the setting sun fell, the clouds in the sky burned fiercely, soon leaving only dim embers, and the sky gradually darkened, bringing evening.
Colin supported Shelley as they moved forward, finally reaching Neustadt City and boarding the transmission array.
After several flashes of the transmission array, he eventually arrived at the Wizard City nearest to the Extreme North—Kararli.
He had been to this city-state once before, when he completed a school task, dealing with an attack on Ancient North Village.
In the end, by a stroke of luck, he stumbled into the Eye of Blizzard and came across Shelley amidst the glaciers...
Although everything happened long ago, it seemed just like yesterday, vivid in every aspect.
Suppressing the turmoil within, Colin glanced at Shelley beside him and continued forward.
Shelley’s aura was slightly weaker than before, albeit not by much.
But this continuous deterioration created unease in one’s heart, like having a massive rock hanging overhead, slowly descending, unable to dodge, yet unsure of when it would actually drop.
"Sir, during wartime, city gates do not open after nightfall; please return."
When Colin flew to the city gate, he was stopped by the wizard on duty.
"I have an urgent mission to attend to," Colin said with his brows slightly furrowed, taking out his councilman badge.
After a careful examination, the wizard on duty allowed him through.
In the previous city, Kiting, Colin had encountered a similar situation, where Kiting City had a rule prohibiting teleportation to Kararli after nightfall.
He eventually relied on his councilman badge to continue teleporting there.
The closer to the Extreme North, the fewer wizards could be seen, and the stricter the regulations became.
The wizard on duty opened the city gate, creating a brief one-way passage through the protective shield covering the entire city.
Colin swiftly flew out, continuing toward the direction of the Eye of Blizzard in his memory.
Outside Kararli City was a vast expanse of ice.
Even though it was summer on the Tilaimei Plain, it remained a realm of endless ice here.
Under the black sky dotted with stars, Colin looked at the scene ahead, furrowing his brow again and letting out a sigh:
’Indeed, there are wizard defenses laid here too.’
On the distant ice field, igloos, clearly temporarily built, were scattered in a linear pattern.
In front of the igloos were many hidden magical traps and protective measures.
Colin paused briefly and continued forward.
The Extreme North was at war, with wizards setting up defenses, which was news he had known for a while.
Yet encountering them still brought a headache.
Because it meant he had to figure out how to pass through this defense line.
With this in mind, the vigilant wizards on the ground noticed his unmasked approach.
Three figures rose into the air, flying towards him.
Colin halted, quietly waiting.
"Who goes there?" The one leading, a Third Rank Wizard, eyed Colin warily and asked.
Fortunately, Shelley’s figure was concealed by Colin’s witchcraft; otherwise, the Third Rank Wizard might have been more cautious.
"Colin Leonard."
As usual, Colin took out his councilman badge, first indicating his identity to him.
"Ah, Councilman Colin, what brings you here at this late hour?"