Chapter 574 - Cooperation (2/2)

The Malfa Family and Dark Blade were the largest forces in the Breezy Plains, and had been at odds with each other for hundreds of years. They had engaged in countless conflicts, but neither had been defeated, because they were equally powerful.

Actually, the ancestors of the Malfa Family and Dark Blade were both students of Geresco, the G.o.d of Mages. Hence, they ought to have been closer to each other. No one knew the reason for their strained relations.h.i.+p.

Apart from the outsiders, even the descendants of both families had no idea how the feud had formed. Perhaps it was a minor conflict, or difference in opinions. However, after hundreds and over 1000 of years, the feud worsened.

When Cheyenne from the Malfa Family entered the Legendary-realm, the first thing he did was to attempt to remove the Dark Blade from the Breezy Plains completely. Unfortunately, just when Cheyenne thought that he had already secured victory, the Dark Blade coincidentally had a Legendary figure; the three leaders then became Legendary powerhouses too[1].

As a result, the Malfa Family’s plan failed, and Cheyenne was forced to retreat to Aminya City, which he dared not leave for a long time. If Cheyenne were to leave Aminya City, the Malfa Family would inevitably be destroyed by the Dark Blade. Clearly, the journey to the Haiga Mountain Range put the Malfa Family at great risk. Of course, if that happened, the Malfa Family would not be having it worst. After all, most of the Malfa Family’s elite power was concentrated in the team of Adventurers.

Under such circ.u.mstances, the Malfa Family had to be extremely careful. No one knew what the Dark Blade might get up to if they were to receive the news. Perhaps they might attack Aminya City, or think of a way to get in the way of their mission. No matter what it might be, the Malfa Family would definitely not want it to happen.

“I’m sorry, Master Felic. We have to slow down in order not to jeopardize the mission.” After entering the Haiga Mountain Range, Hutton knew that he couldn’t hide the change in their traveling speed from Lin Li. Hence, he decided to explain to him.

In the past, he would have never done so. However, things were different now. Although the Malfa Family made up the majority of the team, the strength and power of Legendary figures were not to be belittled or easily compared.

Hutton was somewhat embarra.s.sed because the hostile relations.h.i.+p between the Malfa Family and Dark Blade was well known in the Breezy Plains. Even though they were careful and slowed down, it was still easy for them to be discovered by the Dark Blade.

Actually, if it weren’t because Lin Li eagerly wanted to lay his hands on Thunderbolt, he would have enjoyed the discussions with Cheyenne. Every Legendary-mage had his own unique understanding of things, and even though Geresco was deemed as the G.o.d of Mages, it didn’t mean that he had mastered magic.

“I understand. You guys may arrange it yourselves.” Although Lin Li wanted to get Thunderbolt as soon as possible, he did not wish for anything to happen during the journey. In the world that he lived in before he teleported, it was said that it was better to be late than never.

The sky began to turn a little gloomy, and they stopped earlier than expected. They then found a patch of land, and began to set up their tents. Although the camp comprised nearly 200 people, amongst whom there were experienced Adventurers, it still took them some time to set up the tents.

Campfires were lit, and the tents were neatly arranged around them. The Adventurers had long gotten used to living such a life; hence, they were not too worried about going into the Haiga Mountain Range. They a.s.sembled together with the people they knew and munched on some dry rations, enjoying the full experience of adventuring.

After dinner, Norfeller stood outside the tent, while Lin Li whipped out the Book of Eternity from the Ring of Endless Storm. He then began making a summary of the issues that he had discussed with Cheyenne. After reading the book carefully, he discovered the mysteries of magic. Lin Li would gain more respect for Geresco after every time he read the Book of Eternity.

Lin Li had no idea what the thing that sealed Thunderbolt in the labyrinth of the Haiga Mountain Range really was. However, he was well aware that the power contained in the seal was probably not inferior to Thunderbolt’s power. He needed a stronger power to face it; hence, he dared not waste any time at all, even if his power was only going to increase at a very slow rate. That would mean that he had more confidence and chances of winning.

[1] So it sounds like Dark Blade has four Legendary powerhouses, or maybe they lost that first one, and that’s why they have three.