Chapter 1095: Chapter 848 Terrified
"Really dead?" the person raised their voice slightly, but the fat man in the cockpit remained motionless.
"Really dead!" The face of the other person showed delight.
"Hey! Come over! They’re all dead!"
The two shouted excitedly.
The envoy, who had been anxious all this time, finally relaxed. His original plan was to sacrifice these two individuals to test the waters. Even if it were a trap, it would only result in the death of two Nameless underlings. However, against all expectations, the strategic magic had accomplished more than the mission! The fearsome metal-armored troops were dead!
"I’ve achieved a great feat!" murmured the envoy, "I really have achieved a great feat!"
The envoy had thought this would be a grueling battle and had even prepared for the worst. But at the final moment, the ingenious move he had conceived succeeded! The requirements for unleashing the strategic magic of Spatial Turbulence were very strict, making it not the best option compared to most strategic spells. But in the end, the envoy decided to use this magic because it was obvious that the Divine Armor warriors had extremely high defenses, and only an attack that integrated space magic could have a significant effect on them.
It turned out he was right. The powerful effects of the spell had indeed turned the tide in their favor!
Won!
They had really won!
The envoy felt as light as a feather, almost as if he could see Master Elma smiling at him warmly, then personally raising his authority level to dizzying new heights! Soaring to success overnight wasn’t just a dream!
The envoy approached the damaged Divine Armor, and behind the cut inflicted by the Spatial Turbulence, a fat man was staring at his wounds with a bloodstained face, as if unwilling to die with his eyes closed. There was also a cut on the fat man’s belly; his uniform was ripped open and soaked with blood, concealing the inside, but it was certain that the fat man’s corpulent stomach must have been sliced open as well.
The envoy nodded in satisfaction, while the two men who had come to scout earlier were somewhat puzzled.
"Was that fat man’s eyes open just now?" one person asked quietly.
"I... I’m not sure, I was too nervous just now," replied the other person.
"Then... they probably were?"
At this moment, Long Yi was carefully observing every move at the scene, silently calculating his opportunities. Finally, he saw the envoy’s relieved smile. That smile seemed to infect everyone in the Ancient Mage Tower, instinctively letting their guard down. Yes, at this very instant, it was the moment when everyone’s vigilance was at its lowest!
Opportunity!
"Attack!"
Just then, the damaged Divine Armor with the fat pilot suddenly opened its large hands, grabbing the two scouts in each hand. Before they could react, lightning burst forth from the hands of the Divine Armor, instantly rendering the two unconscious.
And it wasn’t just that Divine Armor; all the surrounding Divine Armors activated at once. Those that could grab people did so, while those that couldn’t release a lightning chain on the spot. All the Divine Armors on the field simultaneously unleashed lightning, forming an almost dead-angle-free full-range attack. The mages present, who were there for inspection, couldn’t have imagined that these Divine Armor warriors were actually playing dead. Under the chain lightning, most collapsed immediately, while others who were a bit further away promptly fled.
As for those Sanctuary Mages intent on fleeing, Long Yi had no plans to pursue. The Divine Armors were low on energy, and even if they had enough, it wouldn’t be feasible to chase them.
Moreover, this chain lightning had netted a big fish!
Mora.
Long Yi had initially thought he could capture the envoy, but when they finally tallied the captives, the envoy had vanished, suggesting he had some other means of saving his own life. Mora’s capture was unexpected because Long Yi hadn’t even noticed when he had slipped into the group.
However, compared to others, Mora received better treatment.
All the other mages of the Ancient Mage Tower had been put in Forbidden Magic shackles and taken into custody, but Mora faced no such restrictions. On the contrary, in front of him, there were exquisite refreshments.
But at this moment, Mora had no inclination to attempt escape or resistance, because the person sitting in front of him was Long Yi.
Long Yi didn’t speak, and Mora didn’t dare to make a sound either. Mora had seen Long Yi a few times in the Ancient Mage Tower and was quite familiar with Long Yi’s strength and arrogance, and he was also familiar with another aspect of Long Yi’s character.
Long Yi didn’t like to bully people.
Mora believed that he hadn’t offended anyone since arriving on this planet and that Long Yi probably wouldn’t do anything to harm him.
And indeed, that was the case.
When Long Yi arrived on this planet, he first met the Emperor. After gaining the Emperor’s trust, the Emperor told Long Yi that Mora was unexpectedly a very honest person. Even on the matter of placing the Emperor under house arrest, he showed a degree of guilt, which made Long Yi somewhat amused. He had never met Mora, but Ai Lin had, and she once mentioned this timid person. Mora was extremely cautious in everything he did, fearing that any decision might lead to the wrong consequences, which made him prefer to move cautiously, never rashly. Because of this, he was appreciated by his superiors, who elevated his authority and entrusted him with managing matters that required utmost prudence.
Now, the reason he was in charge of the affairs on this planet was probably for the same reasons.
Seeing that the other party had no intention to speak, Long Yi took the initiative and spoke first. He set the teacup down on the table, a gesture that alone was enough to startle Mora.
"Don’t be nervous. Since your absence of malice has won you my favor, I won’t trouble you, but I need you to answer a few questions," Long Yi said.
"Please ask..." Mora, hearing that Long Yi would not trouble him, understood that his hunch was right. Long Yi really didn’t like to bully people. He had been derided as a coward for many years, sometimes feeling wronged, but today, for the first time, he realized how fortunate it was to be a coward!
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"The orders to station here were issued by Zulal, right?"
"Yes."
"What about Elma?"
"I don’t know, our clearance doesn’t usually allow us to see Master Elma."
"All right, then, what exactly is your specific mission?"
"To replace the national army, train an army loyal to the Ancient Mage Tower. Once loyalty is confirmed, we teach them the advanced magic knowledge of the Ancient Mage Tower."
"So, what is the mission of this envoy here?"
"Master Elma ordered us to take control of this planet’s Rune Factory to produce runes for the Ancient Mage Tower."
"What runes?"
Mora immediately handed over a rune the size of a palm. Made of metal and inlaid with gems, it bore no discernable meaning. Long Yi, not as adept in runes as Ai Lin, decided to take the rune back to Ai Lin for her to look at.
"How many runes have you produced?"
"Actually... the envoy had just arrived and relayed the orders. Then he saw you and your troops. He thought you weren’t here, so..."
Mora was truly honest, not a trace of a lie in his words, telling everything he knew. He knew very well that Long Yi had a Female Demon servant named Little Zi, who could find the truth through soul interrogation. It was easier to tell the truth than to suffer for lying.
However, Long Yi saw that Elma had been busy indeed, working tirelessly to counter him.
"Good, I appreciate your candor, Mr. Mora. However, please forgive me, as I can’t let you leave for the time being. So, this is still essential."
Having said that, Long Yi nonetheless put Forbidden Magic shackles on Mora; though his hands were separated, allowing him a bit more freedom, he still couldn’t cast spells.
"Yes, I can understand, definitely understand," Mora replied immediately.
"I ask you to stay here for a while, and once I’ve completely resolved the issue of the Ancient Mage Tower, you’ll be free," Long Yi said.
Mora silently nodded, unsure when Long Yi would truly resolve the issue of the Ancient Mage Tower, but the choice was not his to make.
After leaving the cabin where Mora was confined, Long Yi was about to encounter his deputy commander — who was also the true original commander of this unit.
"Have the stats been compiled yet?" Long Yi asked.
"Yes, Lord Long Yi. Five hundred in total on the opponent’s side, three hundred fifteen captured, one hundred eighty-five escaped, and the whereabouts of the envoy are also unknown."
Long Yi nodded. Among the one hundred eighty-five who escaped, more than a hundred were strategists casting long-range magic, and once their Mana was depleted, they immediately moved to the rear to rest, and they were not found among those checked later. Dozens more managed to escape because they lingered on the periphery during the search. How exactly the envoy escaped remained a complete mystery; Long Yi hadn’t seen him, and neither had the fat man closest to the envoy.
"Keep a close watch on all Teleportation Arrays and Spaceports. These people will be desperate to leave this place! Don’t give them that chance!" Long Yi commanded.
By now, the envoy was terrified, unable to believe that his most prized life-saving artifact had been wasted like that!
While delivering messages of the Ancient Mage Tower across different nations, the envoy had once passed through an auction house where an item known as a Substitute Puppet was up for auction. This Substitute Puppet could automatically teleport someone out of danger at the most critical moment without any control required, making it perfect for those afraid of assassination. The origin of the puppet was unknown, and the Array within it remained a mystery; no one knew who had crafted it.
The envoy wasn’t afraid of assassination, but he found the Substitute Puppet intriguing and decided to acquire it. Of course, he didn’t secure it by bidding; he simply informed the auction house owner, who immediately handed the puppet to the envoy.
And, indeed, the auction house seemed to receive a considerable sum in insurance money afterward.
The envoy had almost forgotten this incident, as it had happened so long ago and the puppet had been tucked away in the depths of his private space. And now, was he actually saved by this Substitute Puppet?
He retrieved the Substitute Puppet from his private space, now completely broken and devoid of any Mana.
This was still the Imperial City, but far from the Imperial Palace. Disguised as a beggar in tattered clothes, he truly did not know how to leave this place.
The Imperial City Guard, although previously relieved of duty, was back to work not only to calm the general public but also to search for members of the Ancient Mage Tower hidden within the Imperial City.
The envoy could never have imagined that he, a dignitary of the Ancient Mage Tower, would be reduced to such a state! A team of Imperial City Guards passed by, glancing at him without a hint of suspicion; they turned away and moved on.
The envoy’s uneasy heart gradually settled, but rage uncontrollably surged within him. Every Teleportation Array and Spaceport nearby was under watchful eyes, and showing up there would leave him with no escape.
"No, I can’t run away! If you’ve made me suffer, you’ll pay as well!"
The envoy decided on revenge! (To be continued. If you like this work, your votes at Qidian.com and monthly tickets are greatly appreciated. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read at m.qidian.com.)
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