258 Jason’s Gift Part 1 (1/2)
”Jason is right. Since Devil’s Horn and Sky Island will not help us, why should we care about their feelings? We may as well send out a distress signal for now. If there is no reaction in a day, we will seal the island,” a few black robed mages affirmed Jason’s words.
The mages on Sregl Island had survived independently for generations and the pact made thousand years ago had nothing to do with the people today. None of the mages were willing to give up their volcanic magic array and the elf of fire elements. This was the perfect opportunity. If the mages on the other two islands were not willing to help, then the sealing of the island would have a clear reason behind it.
However, all of them knew that the combat vessels could never take down Sregl Island. These mages could not care less about those vessels cruising in the sea anyways. Since Sregl Island had first been established, it had always been self-sufficient. Even if they could not leave the island, the magic plantations were enough to feed thousands of inhabitants.
Every mage had the same thought. In three years’ time, there could be three more sorcerers on the island. There were thirty-three sorcerers on this island now, and one hundred and eighty-eight grand mages. Among the grand mages, there were over twenty grade-6 mages, some of them having possessed that grade for many years. Some of them could have a breakthrough in the next three years, and they could count on their own capabilities to capture the elf of fire elements, not needing to count on the other two islands and Alchemy City.
”If Devil’s Horn and Sky Island really send someone to our aid, then what should we do?” Lancelot posed a sharp question. If the two islands really did send mages over, they would not have any excuse to seal the island.
The sorcerers looked at one another. They were not willing to split the elf of fire elements into four parts, but if an internal struggle really did occur, Sregl Island would be the weakest of the four forces.
Sealing the island straightaway? That would make their intentions too obvious.
The mood turned somber and Lancelot became a little sad as well. When the last grade-9 sorcerer on the island had passed away, Sregl Island had lost any hopes of being equal in power to the other three forces. If they had a grade-9 sorcerer on the island, they would not have been in this embarrassing situation today.
”Everyone, go back and rest. I will prepare thirty-six pieces of magic equipment within a month. We will prepare to capture the elf of fire elements, and as for sealing the island, let me give it some thought.” Lancelot waved his hand, asking the others to leave.
”What? Teacher, you asked that Sregl Island be sealed?” Hearing Jason’s idea, Saleen was a little flustered. Wouldn’t his plan be ruined then?
”I am still not confident about Lex’s affairs. I haven’t told Lancelot about them yet. Saleen, you can give up that ship. Have the pirates stay on the island in the meantime. The town on the island can feed them.”
”Teacher, Lex needs to return to Bitter Water Prefecture. After three years, the Holy See will have fought their way into the Qin Empire.”
”It won’t be that easy. There are quite a few grade-9 sorcerers in the Qin Empire, aren’t there? There are three in Holy Rock City alone. The Holy See only dares to throw their weight around in God Grace Duchy. If you let them onto Qin soil, they might not have the guts to enter anyways.”
Jason had a frank expression on his face, making Saleen even more anxious. In three years, the combat puppets in Holy Rock City would have finished building. By that time, the need for Bitter Water Prefecture would be drastically reduced. Even if they did not lose any territory, Lex would have no opportunities to develop it further even if she went back. Moreover, if she did not return for three years, the people in Bitter Water Prefecture would have no idea what had happened to Lex.
If Lex brought a group of sorcerers with her now, she would be able to fight back against Loulan Duchy and expand her power. After three years, Holy Rock City would be prepared and Bitter Water Prefecture would be in an even more awkward position, not gaining anything from this war which involved all of the countries on the mainland.
It was already September and the knights from the Holy See might have already crossed the middle line in Loulan Duchy. And in three years? Who knew what would happen in three years?
”Teacher, you need to speak with Lex again,” Saleen said anxiously.
Jason smiled. He patted Saleen on the shoulder and said, ”She should be worried about this, not you. You’re too anxious. Aren’t you worried that you might lose out?”
”Teacher, I have half of the share of the interdimensional space. How would I lose out?”
”It would be best if it were all yours,” Jason said softly as Saleen felt a chill go down his spine.
”Teacher, you aren’t suggesting that I make an agreement with Lex?”
”Not to that extent. There are remnants of Raphael within the interdimensional space. He was a grade-10 sorcerer, but Sregl Island is also the remnant of grade-10 sorcerers. The volcanic magic array’s value isn’t any less than that of Raphael’s magic tower. The six element space is important, but it isn’t something worth worrying about. You need to avoid drawing attention. Think. If this information is leaked, not only will the people from the Holy See want the interdimensional space’s coordinates, but even the other forces from Alchemy City will be tempted.”
”Won’t things be the same after three years?” Saleen did not understand what the difference was.
”Saleen, the elf of fire elements is more useful than you can imagine. This magic array has been revolving by itself for the past thousands of years. The elf of fire elements within is enough to create four half-god weapons. With them, we will have the power to counter any forces from the Myers Mainland.”