Chapter 306 - Fall of the Veritas Magic Tower 3 (1/2)

“Leave this place right away!”

After the call of Albert, who had just returned back to the Veritas Magic Tower, the wizards, who were in a full swing, asked, “What happened?”

“Hurry up and pack everything! We will be swept away by the Emperor’s men!”

Albert had been dealing with the Imperial family and the nobles for a very long time, so he knew how the power-thirsty men would act.

If there was anything that they could gain from the other, they act all kind and heart-warmingly. However, when the same individual threatens their position, they would turn into a cold-blooded killer.

It was no use to cry in front of the Imperial family talking about the conspiracy.

‘Rather, they might be thinking about eating Veritas at this very moment!’

Albert hurriedly called the elders to provide them with the directions.

“Elder Belmond went to the library to collect the magic books and research materials classified as high. Try to burn everything which can’t be taken. And you…”

Assets to take priority, the treasure of the Veritas Magic Tower and talented people.

If there were such materials, then the Veritas could rise whenever possible.

Of course, they wouldn’t be able to call the magic tower as Veritas for a very long time.

After giving instructions over to the elders, Albert gathered the rest of the wizards, mercenaries and other staff.

“You people head to the Hilt Valley to the west of the Veritas town.”

“Hilt Valley? Isn’t that where we throw away our waste?”

“Right. But there is an emergency teleport magic circle there that you can use to escape.”

Everyone was shaken with a lot of agitation when they heard the word escape.

There were many words going around about the identity of the monster that had appeared a few days back. The heads of the magic tower were easy going on it, but rumors had broken out to the level that every one of the capital streets were talking about it.

‘Are the words about black magic being taught really true?’

‘Dammit, I stepped into shit.’

The wizards all turned pale.

Some thought that they were deceived by the magic tower and its heads.

However, since the situation was so severe, they couldn’t just withdraw at that moment either.

“Move fast, will you?! If you don’t, there won’t be a tile when you can see the light again!”

At the stern prompt from Albert, everyone packed their bags and hurried to the Hilt Valley.

The number of men was over 1,000.

Their large scale movement was noticed by the subjugation troops that were dispatched after a while

The commander of the subjugation troops consisted of the Central Army and the Knights of Guard’s Vice-captain, Count Ferrero.

Ferrero looked over at the movement of the wizards to the teleportation place.

“I did expect them to escape, but why are they gathering together instead of scattering?”

“I heard that there are numerous escape routes in magic towers. I guess the Veritas Magic Tower has the same principle. Perhaps, there is something being prepared on the west side where they are heading to.”

Ferrero nodded in response to the answer from his lieutenant.

“We will divide the troops into two. The left side army will go with the lieutenant to chase after the fugitives, and the right side army will siege the magic tower with me, and don’t miss any of the remnants, do you understand?” Ordered Ferrero.

“Understood, Sir!”

Ferrero immediately gave out orders and pulled on the lieutenant who was ready to take charge.

“You are probably already aware but be careful. If anyone of those men summon a demon again, we will suffer a lot.”

“I will keep that in mind,” responded the lieutenant.

The troops began to get separated into the right and left and moved in earnest.

When the gigant troops and knights led by Ferrero’s lieutenant appeared, the fleeing wizards were all shocked.

“T-the subjugation troops!”

“They are here to catch us!”

“Go on and run away!”

The wizards and the mercenaries moved quickly toward Hilt Valley when they heard that the troops were chasing them.

They really believed that they could escape from the army once they reach the teleportation circle.

But how long could they walk or run in a wagon?

Eventually, the troops caught up to them, and they received the blades of the knights.

“Kill everyone of these bloody warlocks!”

“I-I am not a warlock!”

“Shut up! You think that I will fall for those words!”

Without differentiating between the innocent wizards, the knights of subjugation began to wield their swords at everyone.

The riders were even worse.