Chapter 585

Chapter 585: 585

Chapter 585: A Strange Person

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

Trot, trot, trot.

The sounds of organized hooves came from the training field in the north of Ferde. The Sunlight Warriors were gathering.

There were many soldiers here—more than 150,000. Looking down from the tall stand on the side of field, one would see a sea of people. It was practically boundless. With all the people and horses, it was extremely noisy as well. Looking closely, one would see that the soldiers all shone as if they were covered in a layer of sunlight.

An indescribable vitality radiated from each of them. It spread in all directions and, from the distance, it seemed that this land was loved by the sun. It was very warm and abnormally bright.

To the outside world, these soldiers were gathering to help reinforce the Orida Fortress in the north.

In the near distance, Link and his Magicians were watching this. General Jacker was also in the stands. He was now a Sunlight Warrior at the pinnacle of Level-9, one step away from the Legendary Level. He was still the most powerful Warrior in the territory.

However, there were many new stars behind him. For example, Warrior Thoreau had risen two levels in a row. He was now Level-8 already. There were more than 700 soldiers in Level-8. There were also many in Level-9—more than 90. They were all chasing close to Jacker.

Though these newbies wouldn’t replace him as general even if their power surpassed him, Jacker still felt pressured. He practiced like crazy whenever he had time, not daring to relax for even a bit.

“Lord, with our speed, we should finish preparing tomorrow and can depart the next day,” Jacker reported the specific developments.

Link nodded. “This trip north is to deal with the Army of Destruction if they come southward and also to build a sturdy foundation there. We will also establish defensive sentries along the way to reinforce our actions whenever needed. Go back and keep observing. Choose enough elites for this mission.”

“Understood, Lord.” Jacker nodded.

After that, Link gave some more detailed instructions that Jacker recorded. Then he left to get to work.

After Jacker left, Eliard said, “Link, let me go with you this time. I feel that it only takes a bit more for a breakthrough, but I still lack something. I think I need the opportunity.”

Link glanced at Evelina who said, “Lord, don’t look at me. I don’t care…as long as this guy doesn’t die in the north.”

Eliard huffed. “How would I die there? You’re cursing me!”

“Alright, alright, just come with me,” Link agreed quickly.

Beside him, Celine had some thoughts, but Link sensed them and spoke before she could.

“Celine, you’re at Level-9, but you’re still far from a breakthrough. All the enemies we’ll meet in the North will most likely be in the Legendary level. Stay in Ferde and train patiently.”

“Fine,” Celine had to answer.

Beside her, Merna giggled at this. “Sister, the north isn’t fun at all. It’s filled with Father’s underlings, and it’s too dangerous. Ferde is more fun.”

This girl was a demon, but she wasn’t very demonic. Her personality was only a bit more mature than a regular little girl’s. After staying in Ferde with Celine for these days, she was mesmerized by the colorful world. It would be hard to kick her away now.

Celine chuckled wryly. She knew that Merna couldn’t understand her worries now, so she didn’t say anything. She just smiled and patted her sister’s head.

On the other hand, Link was discussing with Evelina, Vance, Alloa, and Eleanor about the arrangements after he left.

The Mage Tower was getting bigger and bigger with more sub-towers nearby. There was also the Gold Rune Workshop, and alchemy shops were getting built. There were many tasks, even with Lily’s help. Link discussed with them for more than an hour before settling everything.

Finally, it was decided that the three who would go to the Orida Fortress were Link, Eliard, and Milose. Elovan had wanted to go, but he was, unfortunately, a flesh magic puppet now. He couldn’t travel quickly and would hold them back, so he decided not to go.

Of the three, Eliard was almost at the Legendary Level, Link had successfully reached Level-12, and Milose was in the middle of Level-10. Because they had the support of a rich territory, the three were covered in the best magic equipment, all types of potions, and runes.

This way, even if they ran into forces much stronger than them, they could still put up a fight. The trio was now the top force in Firuman.

The Sunlight Army would depart the day after tomorrow. Link’ group obviously couldn’t wait for that. After settling everything, Link took Eliard and Milose and used a transmission spell.

Eliard wasn’t at the Legendary level yet, so he couldn’t feel how terrifying Link’s tactics were. However, Milose could clearly feel the precision in Link’s control. It was inhuman.

Link’s power seemed to be his soul. He could use his power according to his whim without any delay. It was magic, but he made it seem like a martial arts attack. This kind of Magician was too terrifying. Even if Milose stood behind him, he didn’t have the courage to attack.

Link didn’t know what Milose was thinking, of course. After that, he helped the two fly while discussing the Void Walk spell with Eliard. He was fast at comprehending and could understand everything before Milose could. He could even draw his own inferences later on.

Both Link and Eliard displayed inhuman thought operations during this trip. In Milose’s opinion, Link was a strange beast. Eliard was too.

It was understandable. In the game, Eliard was a total genius. He was the star of the stars and all players called him the prince of the realm. The fact that Link could be one step ahead of him this entire time was mostly due to his strong soul.

Now, as Eliard grew stronger, his soul was awakening and strengthening too. He could gradually catch up to Link. Many times, Link could feel the pressure coming from Eliard, so he didn’t allow himself to relax.

As for Milose, he was just a regular genius. He could reach the Legendary Level thanks to his talent, but also because of the complete training he’d received in the Isle of Dawn since childhood. If he lived in the human world where there weren’t many magic academies, he would at most be at Level-6 now.

This was an astronomic difference. No wonder he was so dazed.

Link was honestly too fast. Half an hour later, the Orida Fortress appeared before them. Here, Link had planned on crossing over it and continuing northward.

However, after glancing at the fortress, he changed his mind. Inside the Orida Fortress… No, more specifically, it was in the forest outside the fortress that he felt a strange aura. It was familiar, but he couldn’t pinpoint who it was.