Chapter 652 - V57C1P1 – In Morata (1/2)
V57C1P1 – In Morata
Armada, Jasla & Dumba.s.sRocks ?
KMC Media broadcast Bard Ray’s adventure to become an Ironblood Warrior.
– It is now known that a new job cla.s.s can be obtained by climbing the ice wall and traversing the glacial region. The Ironblood Warrior. I am sure some of you already know about it.
– It is a special combat type job cla.s.s. Their iron-forge endurance means they could survive no matter the damage…
– Ha-ha, that is an over-exaggeration. But it is true that the Ironblood Warrior possess incredible defense. It’s a job cla.s.s born from a harsh environment.
– Is it similar to when Weed-nim became a Sun Warrior by putting an end to the storm in the desert?
– I suppose you can see it that way.
The prime of Hermes Guild had long been over, but the viewer rating was high for Bard Ray’s job cla.s.s. On the screen, Bard Ray was visible from afar climbing the glacial wall.
– It seems to be a challenge just to climb the wall.
– It looks like his feet can’t find purchase.
– It will be slippery and sharp. He needs to form his own path up. Judging by the flapping of his clothes, the winds seem to be rough.
– I’m getting chilly just by watching.
– He has to climb with his bare hands and with Strength or Perseverance that is too low, it is a dangerous quest that could result in a fall to oblivion. Players with acrophobia should not dare try this.
Bard Ray’s cloak started to flutter outrageously when he reached about a third of the way.
From there he took off the cloak and though it wasn’t noticeable on screen, his body struggled to fight through the strong winds.
‘One wrong step and I’m dead.’
Bard Ray advanced up the ice wall as clear as a mirror.
His stamina was draining and he had to maintain his concentration so he would not slip. In this manner, he managed to complete the wall climb and thought to himself that the hardest part was over.
‘Finally, I did it.’
His fingers were frozen solid without any sensation and so were his legs.
‘Now, I have to get as far as I can.’
He certainly desired the Frost Sword from the quest reward.
Bard Ray bowed his head down against the blades of wind and began walking forward.
To think that each step with a frozen body would be so difficult.
He realized quickly that the Ironblood Warrior required extraordinary perseverance.
‘People will be watching me live… If I die here, it would be a total humiliation.’
***
Morata’s fortification!
Miblos and Pabo collaborated with the Northern architect a.s.sociation.
The architects engaged in an extensive discussion with the blueprints of Morata.
“City protection and the dragon hunt must take place simultaneously. They are difficult objectives to pull off at once.”
“It would be better if the fight can occur outside the city.”
“That would be most hopeful… But judging by the turn of events, our chance is with the dragon descending in the centre of the city.”
“a.s.sessment of structures in proximity, the Bingryong Square will result in the least damage. How about we lure the dragon here?”
“The Wyvern Square is also not a bad choice. The market is nearby but the location will take less work for reconstruction.”
The architects were overloaded with designing and construction at the same time.
It was uncertain how much time would be granted from raising walls around Morata and fortifying the structures.
If a ma.s.s-scale magic spell were to be cast over the city, the buildings would crumble like haystacks in the wind.
For the architects the situation was the most extreme and the worst, which stirred up their deepest pa.s.sion.
Miblos stared at the map of Morata and soon raised his head.
“What is Weed-nim’s final comment?”
Pabo spoke solemnly.
“He informed me that he will support whatever decision we arrive at.”
“Even if all of Morata will be destroyed?”
“The architects will not be questioned under any circ.u.mstance. He will provide everything required for the preparation of war and will take responsibility for the entire process and outcome himself.”
“Huh. For him to have such faith in us.”
Miblos was well of age and he was sincerely touched by Weed trusting him despite his seniority.
It was a different level of respect from back when he was in the Central Continent taking subcontract jobs.
The other architects nodded in agreement.
“As expected of Weed-nim.”
“That’s a tough decision. He knows the importance of architecture hence the reason for his faith in us.”
“There’s no need to talk about anything else. You need only look at one man to realize why the Arpen Empire is flouris.h.i.+ng.”
Weed’s reputation was high overall and he was treated with absolute respect especially from the merchants and architects.
“What about the partic.i.p.ation from the Blacksmith a.s.sociation?”
“The dwarf blacksmiths are actively providing for us.”
“What of our iron supply?”
“It’s not plenty, but not lacking either. About 3,000 steel buildings can be raised before D-day.”
The architects carefully organized several plans.
Borrowing from the artists diverting the dragon’s attention with fake artwork, they planned to build metal buildings; buildings that would attract the dragon and withstand average magic and physical impact.
Their purpose was to get Kaybern to waste its attacks so that the vital structures would not be attacked.
Miblos drew a line through the important locations in Morata.
“This is our final line of defense. We have to protect this no matter what. After the war, for Morata to be restored, there must be at least a third of the city left.”