The Wizard's Secret Journey

Chapter 172 Unexpected Disaster
Instinctively, Lynn and Samuel looked at the middle-aged wizard beside them.

But the latter also looked astonished, muttering unconsciously, "How can there be a barrier?"

Such a reaction did not seem fake, and Lynn and Samuel temporarily suppressed their doubts, quietly watching him and waiting for an explanation.

Fletcher frowned and turned to look at the barrier at the door. Although he looked down on the two country wizards, he was also somewhat annoyed by their attitude just now.

But work is work, and he wouldn't go so far as to create trouble for himself by doing these things.

"Who are you, and why are you here?"

Just then, a young wizard in a gray robe and brown hair suddenly appeared and questioned him.

Fletcher was already irritable, and hearing the question only fueled his impatience. He pointed to the badge on his left breast and said arrogantly, "Open your eyes and take a look."

The young wizard immediately put on a smile and said neither humbly nor arrogantly, "So you are a lord from the Tower Construction Department."

The young wizard's expression was natural, but the speed at which he changed his expression made it seem as if he had expected it all along.

Then, the young wizard began to introduce himself: "I am Charn Koffman, and I manage this property for Lord Manuel."

Fletcher frowned slightly, feeling that the name Manuel sounded familiar, but his arrogance prevented him from dwelling on it and he just wanted to finish the job quickly.

"Since you're the administrator, you should know that this building has been acquired by the academy. You were the one who set up the barrier in front of the gate, so take it down immediately!"

“Barrier? What barrier?” Charn asked, puzzled. “Also, there’s a problem with the expropriation procedures for this building. His Excellency Manuel just received a message from His Excellency Olsen of your Tower Construction Department. Doesn’t His Excellency know about this?”

Charn emphasized the names Manuel and Olsen.

Fletcher paused, finally realizing what was happening, and asked hesitantly, "Are you talking about Lord Manuel Zeke?"

Charn smiled and nodded.

Fletcher's arrogance gradually turned into a smile. After thinking for a moment, he cautiously asked, "What exactly is the problem with the collection procedures that you mentioned? I haven't received any relevant notification."

Manuel Gick... Fletcher had certainly heard of this third-tier wizard, or rather, all the wizards in the Tower Construction Department were familiar with this name.

Because the Minister of Tower Construction, the third-tier wizard Leant, has always been at odds with Manuel. Although they haven't reached the point of being mortal enemies, the two have engaged in countless verbal battles in public.

As for Olsen from the Tower Construction Department, he is one of the two deputy ministers of the Tower Construction Department and is also a third-tier wizard!
'This building actually belongs to Manuel…'

'This isn't just a simple task of assigning garrisons; it clearly involves a power struggle between these third-tier wizards!'

Fletcher finally realized what was happening and felt a sense of dread.

After all, he was just a low-level clerk in the Tower Construction Department, whose status was only slightly higher than those wizard apprentices. How could he dare to get involved in such a struggle?

"Perhaps you came in too much of a hurry and didn't receive the latest notification. It's not your fault, as long as you correct it in time," Charn said with a smile, trying to comfort him.

Fletcher understood the implication in Charn's words and was very hesitant.

He neither wanted to nor dared to take sides.

But now, Fletcher must make a choice.

After a moment's thought, Fletcher put on a smile and said, "When I came here, I didn't receive any news about any problems with the settlement procedures, but the handover of property rights is a big deal. Just in case, I plan to go back and check it carefully again."

Staying to continue the handover of the base was out of the question, as it would offend Manuel and Olsen, and he would surely die... Fletcher dared not gamble on whether Minister Leant would protect him.

Therefore, returning temporarily under the pretext of checking procedures is the only way out. This might anger Minister Leant, but at least he has a legitimate reason, and Minister Leant probably won't care about a lowly operative like him... 'Sigh, how did it come to this?'

Fletcher grew increasingly frustrated, and finally said goodbye to Charn before turning to leave.

"Mr. Fletcher."

Lynn and Samuel frowned and stopped him.

Fletcher glanced at them, perhaps because something more frustrating had happened, or perhaps out of a sense of shared misfortune. He showed neither impatience nor indifference, but simply said calmly:

"As you've heard, there might be a problem with the handover procedures at the base. I need to go back and verify it again. Go back and wait for further instructions."

Compared to themselves, the Horsens School, which was inexplicably caught up in the struggle within the Ministry of Construction, was truly suffering an undeserved disaster.

Fletcher didn't linger, bypassing Lynn and the other man, and strode away.

“Lynn…” Samuel turned his head.

Lynn glanced at Charn beside him, whose expression was indifferent and who hadn't taken them seriously from beginning to end, and was also about to turn and leave, and pondered:
"Go back first and tell Mr. Horsens about this."

The larger and longer the system, the more likely it is to encounter this problem.

Previously, their positions were too low to witness the power struggles within Silver Ring Academy. Now that they have risen in rank, they are inevitably exposed to these power struggles.

"That's all we can do," Samuel sighed, feeling deeply frustrated.

They had been working on the establishment of this base for more than half a month, spending a lot of time and energy. Just when they were about to officially enter the construction phase, unexpected setbacks occurred.

Lynn and the other left side by side.

As we passed through the middle of Foglight Street, a wizard apprentice suddenly rushed out from a side alley.

Lynn and Samuel took a half step back to avoid him, but for some reason, the latter stumbled, and the crystal ball he was holding slipped from his hand, falling to the ground and shattering into pieces.

"My crystal ball!" the apprentice wailed, turning around angrily to point at the shattered crystal ball at his feet. "What were you doing, making me break something!"

That angry look is really irrational!

They didn't even recognize the badges of first-tier wizards from the Horsens School on their bodies, nor did they bother to observe them; they went straight to questioning them, unafraid of provoking any tough opponents.

Lynn hadn't encountered such a headstrong wizard in a long time, so he was taken aback for a moment.

However, as soon as the apprentice finished speaking, three angry wizards surrounded him, looking like they had just happened to pass by and came to his aid.

'When did the wizards of Silver Ring City become so kind-hearted?'

This coincidence immediately aroused Lynn's suspicion. He instinctively looked around but found nothing unusual.

But behind a building that Lynn couldn't see, Charn, who had previously claimed to be the building manager, was leaning against the wall with a smile on his lips, and a dark red light shone from his raised left hand.

The light wasn't strong, but it possessed a restless power.

Meanwhile, in the alleys not far from Lynn and his companion, two law enforcement wizards were waiting in ambush, ready to capture them as soon as they made a move!

(End of this chapter)