472 Entering No Man's land
From MC's perspective:
Days passed in a blink of an eye,
After crossing several miles slowly and steadily, I walked out of the dark forest. The first thing that attracted my attention was the gloomy vast open plain in front of me.
I stood in daze for a moment.
"This is No man's land," I uttered in surprise. Apart from the open field, there was nothing that could be seen. Come to think of it, this place is worse than the dark forest.
In this region, there was no mana. But at least the dark forest has something mysterious beneath the soil which can allow the plants and trees to grow.
And here there was no such thing. But fortunately, I didn't encounter any mishaps lately. The unknown dark wizards seem to have disappeared as well.
Suddenly the image of women in white comes to mind. She and her maid must have walked out of this place before me. But I'm not sure about the destination.
Then I shook my head feeling absurd. Apart from here, no one else would be desperate to come here.
I have my difficult circumstances. After pushing down these thoughts, I decided to look into my status panel.
"System, show me the status panel," I said to the system.
>> Sacred Core – Gravity core
[Mana Power - 370]
>> Mana Capacity - 700
[Stamina –494]
[Vitality – 493]
any danger in the upcoming days.
09:56
After gaining some clarity, I brought the ancient map outside. I stretched the wooden map and Gregor Mansion, Magic artifact, herbs, potions, mana stones and spell books...etc..,]
The status panel appeared in front of my eyes. My attributes have improved in the past few days. Despite the absence of mana in the environment.
I was fortunate to find some mana stones. But now I feel my good days come to an end. Here in this No Man's land. I should avoid using mana.
My eyes flickered with a slight glint. The soul power is recovering slowly. I hope not to encounter any danger in the upcoming days.
After gaining some clarity, I brought the ancient map outside. I stretched the wooden map and carefully looked at the places marked on it.
But I frowned when the map was drawn a long time ago. It's hard to draw a parallel to our modern day. Then I started looking from the dark forest.
A dark forest marked on the ancient map. Then I started to compare it to my location. Soon, I got some understanding.
There are several places marked on the map. Not far away from my current location, there is a big town marked on the map.
My eyes gleamed with a twinkle. At least I got someplace to investigate. But I know the places marked on the map were destroyed after some incident.
I don't know whether any remains exist in this place today
After making the decision, I slowly walked toward that place.
Time passed,
After several hours of walking, I reached the old town area. But when I looked around. There was no sign of it.
The area was barren land. But I don't want to give up. So I picked up a random spot and started to dig in.
Clang~
When I used a small amount of gravity magic to remove the rocks. I heard a metallic sound. A hint of surprise flashes in my eyes.
Seeing that I continued to repeat the process. Soon I saw the metal piece. It looks like some kind of fragment.
But I couldn't recognize it. When I crouched down to touch it.
[Ding! Danger]
[Unknown energy is detected]
"," I cursed out loud before I felt something hitting me.
Bang~
I fell backward from the impact. When the dust settled down. I tried to stand up from the ground. Then I finally saw my condition.
The magic cloak has a knife mark. Seeing that my expression turned grave. The Magic cloak has again protected me.
Then my eyes fell on the weird metal fragment. It has lingering mental power in it. It took me some seconds to calm down my heart.
Then I decided to check the status panel. Already my soul power was recovering slowly. I don't want to repeat the same mistake.
"System, show me the status panel," I said to the system.
[Ding! The Host's command is recognized.]
[Ding! Level-Up System, 1.1 is ready.]
[Status Panel]
[Host's Name – Vincent Carey]
[Magic Power– Gravity]
[Mage Level – Level 5 Limiter]
[Mental Method- Gravity Ark (Running)]
>>Grade- Earth
>> Running Mode – Automatic
>> Rate of absorption – 82%
[Gravity Core status- lvl.5 (71%) (Progressing)]
>> Sacred Core – Gravity core
[Mana Power - 320]
>> Mana Capacity - 700
[Talent – Top Bottom (Upgradeable)]
[Colour – Pale Orange]
[Strength –498]
[Speed –499]
[Stamina –494]
[Vitality – 493]
[Intelligence – lvl.5 (50)]
[Soul Power – lvl.5 (40)]
[Mental Power - lvl.5 (50)]
[Constitution – lvl.5 (50)]
>> Sacred Gravity Physique (lvl.4(26%))
>>Passive Gravity Pressure (8%)
[Spell Models – 6]
>> 1. Gravity Field (lvl.5)
>>2. Gravity Push (lvl.5)
>>3. Gravity Pull (lvl.5)
>>4. Gravity Blast (lvl.5)
>>5. Repulsive Force (lvl.5)
>>6. Zero Gravity (lvl.5)
[Spell Slots Available - 9]
[Title: Lord of the Gregor Mansion.]
[Storage space items: Ancient map, Earth Golem Puppet, Black Star Pendant, Magic Cloak, The Gregor Mansion, Magic artifact, herbs, potions, mana stones and spell books...etc..,]
The status panel appeared in front of my eyes. Then my eyes began to go through the details. Seeing that mana points were dropped down. My expression turned ugly.
But it was something expected. Since I have decided to dig up this place. I have to use a small amount of gravity power. But apart from it, there was no other damage.
After closing the status panel, I began to observe the metal fragment. How to retrieve it? If it can't be touched.
...
Meanwhile,
Not far away from the dark forest's border. Linda Oslen and her maid have set up a camp. They are too in No Man's land.
"Do you think this place is safe?" Linda Oslen asked. She is sitting in the recliner chair. But her mind meeting between them.
09:57
Don't know whether the other guy survived or not.
was on something else.
Her Maid Jane nodded her head before saying, "Don't worry, young miss. Those unknown wizards seem to have given up as well. We can return to our place once the conflict is over."
Linda Oslen sighed. Initially, they plan to hide in the dark forest. But the appearance of unknown wizards broke their plan. Right now, she doesn't have any support apart from Jane.
"What about that young master of the Kramer Family?" Linda asked. She still remembers the meeting between them.
Don't know whether the other guy survived or not.
Jane remembered the strong elder guarding that person." The Kramer family's young master was not friendly. We shouldn't come across them again," Jane said.
The Kramer family and the Oslen family are in different camps.
Linda nodded her head before closing her eyes. She is worn out. They have been traveling without taking any rest. Now they have time to settle down. She wants to make full use of it.
....
Kramer Family,
The head of the Kramer Family was shocked by the news of his son's kidnapping. He wants to find the guest elder Clayton. But he was nowhere to be seen. Like he disappeared into thin air.
He requested that person protect his son Dudley. But instead Clayton not only failed but also escaped from the dark forest.
After realizing that he had picked the wrong person. His intestines turned green with regret. Now his son was caught in the hands of the Silver House Subordinate.
Which gave him some kind of relief. Because they are going to request something. As long as he can do it, he can get back his son in one piece.
...
Meanwhile,
Julius Lobb and his team left the capital in search of Vincent Carey. But unfortunately, they don't know where to start their search from.
The Silver House Elder didn't give them any concrete information. Now they are going to investigate randomly.
Julius Lobb split his team into three. Now the three teams will be looking for Vincent Carey in the border area.
Vincent Carey was last seen in Rust City on the other side of the border. So they believe that Vincent might be hiding in the smaller towns.
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