Chapter 79

It was another warm, sunny afternoon.

Probably the Creator is favoring the new island lord; these days the weather has been good every day.

In Crescent City, another shocking piece of news emerged from the Gentle Sheep Tavern.

"Have you heard? The lord is going to demonstrate a new weapon, a powerful weapon brought by the Princess!"

Immediately someone came over.

"The weapon brought by the Princess must be incredibly powerful, right?"

"That's for sure, I heard it's a terribly frightening magical weapon; one sweep clears a large area, faster than a sickle cutting wheat."

That warrior's tone was very exaggerated, his eyes revealing a fear that could hardly be concealed.

Someone else asked: "Where does the lord plan to demonstrate it?"

"I heard it's right by the Coldwater River Bridge, in three days."

"Anyone can watch?"

"Since it's a demonstration, everyone can definitely watch; otherwise I wouldn't dare to speak recklessly."

White Sturgeon Island is just a small place; once something novel occurs, it quickly spreads throughout the island.

Not long ago, the shock brought by the Black-Iron Guard hadn't ended, and this new shock appeared again.

It was like throwing a huge stone into a small pond; the ripples quickly spread to every corner of White Sturgeon Island.

In the Crescent Inn, Yigenini led thirteen Children of the Forest gathered in a room, all with solemn expressions.

Yigenini whispered: "It seems the lord has completely lost patience with the rebels."

Another person immediately asked: "Why do you say that?"

Yigenini turned his head to look out the window; through the crystal-clear glass, he could see that it was indeed the direction of Crescent Castle.

In his amber-gold eyes shone a hint of reverence he himself hadn't noticed: "Displaying a powerful weapon is like a warrior showing off his large, sturdy fist."

"If they still don't surrender, next this iron fist will smash into the enemy's face."

"Then it will probably be a horrible massacre."

The other Children of the Forest heard this and looked at each other, their eyes holding both fear and relief.

Fortunately they had timely followed this powerful lord, so they need not worry about the impending catastrophe of extermination.

A young male Forest Spirit chuckled: "The lord is still merciful; if I had such a terrifying weapon in my hand, I would have rushed over to wipe out the rebels already."

Another female Forest Spirit gave him a contemptuous glance and said: "So you're just a warrior, not a lord."

After saying that, she turned her head to look at Yigenini: "Brother, lend me that bird talisman to wear for a few days, it looks really nice."

Yigenini couldn't bear to part with it: "No, this can't be done; it was specially given to me by the lord."

Compared to the ease of the Igoni Tribe, the rebels in the mountains have been having a rough time.

The Phoenix of the Nalin tribe stayed hidden in the cave all day, ignoring anyone who came looking, saying only that he had suffered serious injuries and hadn't recovered.

All that's left is to seal the cave.

The small town of the four major tribe Knights was like a severed artery, with people fleeing nonstop, and even some mid- and low-ranking Knights began to run away.

Only the Knights and those high-ranking Knights with no retreat still barely held on, but they were panic-stricken all day, unable even to sleep properly.

All they feared was that while they slept, the fleeing Knights would behead them to claim the Crescent City bounty.

But in the mountains and forests, there is one place where the situation is quite different from elsewhere.

Elsewhere people are panic-stricken, but here a tragic, resolute atmosphere pervades.

This is a spacious mountain cave, not far from the Heg tribe's territorial cave.

Inside the cave, two people were talking.

One is a giant over two meters tall; the other is completely wrapped in a thick animal-skin cloak, very mysterious, with his appearance indiscernible.

The giant said: "Prophet, the situation has become extremely dire; we must fight to the death."

I know.

The cloaked person, called the Prophet, is naturally Mbahat.

He nodded: "The location where the Baron displays his weapons has been confirmed; I've been there, it's not far from the mountains and forests, exactly a good spot for an ambush."

He paused, then said: "I have completely finished crafting the secret weapon, and have infused it with sufficient power."

"Your task is to gather all warriors, at the right moment, with utmost courage to oppose the Baron's Crescent warriors."

"This will surely result in many warrior casualties. So, do you have the courage to do this?"

"Of course I do!"

The giant's low voice: "Dying on the battlefield is the highest honor for the sons of the forest; I am no coward like that Phoenix."

"Good."

Mbahat slowly nodded: "I won't let my tribe's warriors shed blood in vain; I will have the human traitor Knights charge out first as pathfinders."

After saying that, he gave a low heh-heh laugh: "Let the human civilians watch their lord slaughter the human warriors."

Crescent Castle, the lord's long house.

The small dining room inside.

Compared to the tumultuous White Sturgeon Island, this place is very tranquil.

Luosen, Selena, Madame Saxon, and Evelyn were sitting around a round table enjoying dinner.

Under the warm candlelight, the family enjoyed delicious food while chatting and laughing, the atmosphere very cozy.

Selena was eating her favorite moonlight white sturgeon.

This was caught by fishermen chiseling through the ice of the Cold Water River; its taste indeed matches Luosen's description—tender, fresh, fragrant, with a very distinctive flavor.

After eating a few bites satisfactorily, she said.

"Dear, you've seemed busy these days; is there any new situation?"

Before he was also busy, but these past few days he's been even busier; the commanders of the New Moon Warriors and the leaders of the Blaze Battle Corps frequently come and go in his administrative study, even affecting the research of the Magic Method Laboratory somewhat.

He just felt an oppressive feeling, as if a storm were approaching.

Luosen was slicing thin mutton rolls with a dinner knife, half for himself and half for his family.

"There's a bit of a new situation, but don't worry, I've already completely handled it."

Since that's the case, Selena felt relieved.

She picked up a slice of mutton as thin as a cicada's wing with her fork, dipped it in the hot soup, then said: "I recently mastered a four-ring spell called Evil Barrier; it should help you."

Rosen Ziran naturally knew this.

These four-ring spells were copied by Selena from her family's library, kept in her mind, intended for study when she advanced to four-ring, but she hadn't expected to be stuck for years without breaking through. Now that she has broken through, she found time to write them down from memory and naturally began studying them.

In fact, he also knew the spells' contents, because Selena never avoided him when looking through her spellbooks.

He knew his wife's spellbook contained a total of four four-ring spells, whose performance and power were far superior to those of three-ring spells.

What's more, these four-ring spells that could be included in the Duke family's library are all top-tier spells forged through countless trials and rigorous selection.

They are even better in overall performance than the stolen Detect Soul spell of Master Shahelamu; likely only the family libraries of the major kingdoms on the White Continent could contain superior spells.

He stole a glance at it and felt he had benefited greatly.

As for the Evil Barrier spell, it is a very powerful dark-magic defense spell, providing very strong defense against almost all types of offensive spells, especially curses.

After a moment's consideration, he nodded and said: "Indeed it will help; tomorrow I must personally attend the weapons exhibition. To prevent a sneak attack by Wizard Master Mubate, grant me a permanent one."

Selena gave a slight smile: "No problem."

After saying that, she noticed Evelyn listening attentively nearby and smiled: "Evelyn, do you also want to learn magic?"

Evelyn gave no response, turning her head first to look at her brother.

Although her brother had only returned a few days ago, she already knew that in this household, his word carries the most weight.

Luosen laughed: "If you want to learn, then learn; but first agree that once you start, you must study diligently and not quit halfway."

Madam Sakensen interjected: "What spell is a little girl going to learn? Learning magic is expensive. Just learn literacy and arithmetic, then pick up some embroidery."

Evelyn immediately replied: "Mom, I don't want to learn embroidery; I also want to learn magic, and someday be as formidable as my sister-in-law."

Luosen laughed: "Mother, since the younger sister wants to learn, let her learn."

Since that's the case, Madam Sakensen acquiesced. After all, this household is run by the son; he is willing to spend money to support his sister, so this mother naturally has no objections.

Luosen then put this matter on the schedule.

"Your sister-in-law has been busy learning new spells lately, so I'll handle the magical initiation. Once there's a foundation, we'll decide which path to take based on talent, and then hire a specialized tutor."

Madam Sakensen blinked: "Hiring a specialized tutor would be expensive; it'd be better to send her to Shire County to apprentice under a renowned mage."

Luosen smiled: "Shire County doesn't really have any renowned mentors; sending a young girl out alone wouldn't be good."

"What does Your Highness think?"

Madam Sakensen looked at Selena, worried that this noble princess would be displeased about spending too much money.

Selena doesn't have much concept of money, because she has never lacked it since childhood; after marrying Luosen, she was only short of funds for half a day at most.

She noticed Madam Sakensen's carefulness and smiled: "Mother, don't worry about the money; Luosen has plenty of ways to earn."

She then turned to Evelyn: "Leave the younger sister's initiation to me; you're busy every day to the point of smoking your soles—don't waste the girl's best learning time."

Luosen approved of that suggestion and said: "Then let's do it together."

Thus the matter was settled.

Then they began chatting about some trivial daily matters, and the small restaurant instantly filled with a warm atmosphere.

After the meal, during a brief rest, Madam Sakensen began embroidering as usual, while Selena idly stroked a cat in the corner.

Luosen acted swiftly, bringing over a stack of the 'Island Magic Method Enlightenment Twelve Volumes' spellbooks.

With a 'thud,' he placed it on the small table before his sister, leaving the little girl staring in surprise.

"'Here, starting today, for the next three months, memorize the contents of this stack; you must not get a single character wrong.'"

Selena beside him looked quite surprised, grabbed a volume and flipped through it quickly: "Dear, did you write this yourself?"

"'Indeed.'"

"'When did you write it?'"

"'I wrote it recently while idly sitting in the administrative study, but the contents are a summary accumulated over the past ten years.'"

Selena had been glancing casually, but after flipping through it she began to read seriously; as she read, she couldn't help but say: "Dear, you wrote this very well."

Although it's merely an introductory text, she felt the aura of a master's work.

Even some parts made her feel suddenly enlightened and clear; details she previously couldn't understand instantly became clear.

She felt that her family's magical introductory books were nowhere near this level.

Luosen smiled: "Who made me serve as an apprentice for ten years? My mind has been wholly on initiation."

This is the culmination of his years of cultivation; this set is the detailed version, to be used to teach his sister.

There is also a simplified version, intended as teaching material to quickly train civilian mages, capable of swiftly initiating the youth of White Sturgeon Island into magical power.

He then turned his gaze to Evelyn, his face showing the sternness of an instructor.

"'Younger sister, from now on I am your magic instructor, not your brother. So you must address me as Instructor, remember?'"

"'Remembered, Brother Instructor.' Evelyn replied timidly, as obedient as a quail in a thunderstorm."

Luosen was very pleased, handing over the first volume: "Come, recite it once; I'll listen carefully."

Evelyn immediately complied; although she had learned some characters, her grasp was poor, so her recitation was halting.

Luosen listened attentively; whenever she mispronounced, he immediately corrected her.

This would be a test of patience for most people, but for Luosen it was easy.

Because he quickly delegated the correction task to Laifu, he himself used Spiritual Whisper to chat with Selena about marital affection, causing the noble princess to blush and become eagerly enthusiastic.

It was another warm and wonderful night.

The next morning.

The 'No. 2 Puppet' upgraded to intermediate magic gathered the three major military leaders of Crescent City.

They were Crescent City Knight Commander Kordelin, Regiment Commander Yop of the Blaze Battle Regiment, and the mysterious Black-Iron Guard leader Miss Akali, who had an excellent figure but was silent and taciturn.

Luosen said in a solemn voice: 'This is the final battle!'

Baimubahat worked tirelessly, gathering all the stubborn old forces on the island.

Rosen Ziran would not miss this rare opportunity.

'In this battle, have no reservations, give it your all, and slaughter every rebel who dares to resist—leave none alive!'

'Yes, my lord!'

The three replied in unison.

Kordelin's morale was high, Akali remained as calm as ever, but Battle Master Yop felt a hint of confusion.

For a moment, he could not even tell for whom he was fighting.

Today's update: four chapters.

The protagonist will completely unify White Sturgeon Island and in one fell swoop lay a solid foundation for all future development (end of chapter).