The Wizard's Secret Journey

Chapter 215 Cooperation (4k)

The orders coming from the shuttle communication station were exceptionally stern and urgent.

Lynn frowned. He realized that the messenger must be a real wizard from the enforcement team, otherwise he wouldn't have such communication privileges.

But Lynn was unwilling to help. Firstly, he disliked trouble, and secondly, there were Golden Thorn apprentices from the school on the shuttle... The younger generation of apprentices of the Horsens School could not afford to suffer another loss like the Holy Ring Society.

While hesitating, Lynn saw the fleeing figure suddenly flicker and disappear into thin air.

Then, a team of law enforcement wizards flew out of the explosion. The leader, a first-tier high-level wizard, was dressed in a black robe, had long fiery red hair, and a serious expression. He scanned the surroundings, trying to find traces of the target.

"Captain Dalenk, Andy is seriously injured and needs immediate medical attention!"

Behind him, another young, dark-haired wizard stumbled out with his companion. Although his hair was disheveled, he seemed to be in good spirits, but the brown-haired wizard beside him was pale, with blood dripping from the hem of his robes, and looked like he was on the verge of death.

"Damn it!" Delenk quickly flew over and waved his hand to release a healing spell.

The Silver Ring Academy's law enforcement team typically consists of three people, usually a first-tier advanced captain and two first-tier junior or intermediate team members.

Andy was still very young, only a first-level novice wizard. He was caught off guard by the ferocious attack from the fugitive. He was walking at the front and had no time to react.

As a faint white light flashed, Andy's condition stabilized somewhat, and Delenk breathed a sigh of relief, only to fly into a rage.

His eyes hardened, and he abruptly removed his law enforcement badge. His cold, sharp words, carried by the sweeping spiritual energy, reached the ears of all living beings nearby:

"Silver Ring Academy orders that this area is now strictly sealed off. All people and vehicles must stop immediately! Anyone who moves without authorization will be considered to have seriously offended Silver Ring authority and will be executed on the spot!"

As Delenk finished speaking, the law enforcement badge in his hand emitted a wave, proving his identity and activating many restrictions on the Silver Ring vehicles.

The nearby Silver Ring public shuttle slowly came to a stop, and some public shuttles that were originally going to pass through here also changed their routes.

Not only public shuttles, but all shuttles with level two or higher right-of-way also lost their forward momentum and could only hover in place.

This is one of the privileges of the Silver Ring Enforcement Team: in emergency situations, they have limited control over vehicles with Level II or higher right-of-way... for example, disengaging their engines.

Silver Ring Academy divides the right-of-way for vehicles into multiple levels.

The most common levels are one to three, with the difference between them being the restrictions on the areas they can pass through.

Vehicles with Level 1 access rights can travel throughout the entire Silver Ring City and Lower City, but are generally only available to members of the Silver Ring Academy. Level 2 vehicles are mostly found on official vehicles such as public shuttles.

Most wizards living in Silver Ring City apply for Level 3 access rights for their flying shuttles.

Compared to the previous two types, the third-level right of way allows access to far fewer places, and entry into the core area of ​​the central city requires prior application, but it is not subject to the control of the Yinhuan Law Enforcement Team.

However, Lynn's private shuttle was not yet completed. The shuttle that Samuel rented this time happened to have second-class access rights.

To improve their business, these commercial rental shuttles generally have secondary right-of-way.

"My shuttle won't move, Lynn," Samuel's message came through the radio. He seemed a little panicked, probably unaware of the information regarding shuttle passage rights.

"It's alright. The enforcement team disarmed the shuttle. We can only wait here for now. Let's reassure the apprentices first."

Lynn offered a word of comfort and was about to turn away when a fierce voice suddenly echoed in his mind:

"If you want these apprentices to live, then don't stop, keep driving!"

Lynn paused, his eyes narrowing slightly.

Swah——

Suddenly, the shuttle's hatch opened on its own, and Delenk leaped in, his gaze fixed on Lynn, and he questioned her in a deep voice:
"The shuttle you're piloting is positioned in the direction the suspect fled. Did you see any strange figures?"

"Don't reveal any information about me!" The voice in the shadows rang in Lynn's mind again.

Lynn remained calm and said slowly, "Are you referring to the figure that flew out of the explosion just now?"

“That’s right!” Dalenk’s face lit up with joy.

"Damn it, I know you can hear me! I also know who you are, Gao Feng!!" The voice in the shadows gritted its teeth.

"!" Lynn's heart skipped a beat. Even though he was usually good at keeping his emotions in check, he couldn't help but shrink his pupils at this moment.

Gao Feng... This is clearly his code name in the Black Moon Exploration Association. Strictly speaking, the only person who should know that he is Gao Feng is Daphne!
The emotion in Lynn's eyes quickly disappeared, and she continued to answer:
“I did see a figure fly out of the explosion before you. But it disappeared in the blink of an eye.”

The joy in Delenk's eyes vanished, replaced by undisguised disappointment. He glanced at the control panel and asked in a deep voice:

"You must have received a message requesting assistance in the interception, why didn't you take action!"

"By the time I realized what was happening, the figure had already vanished. I apologize, sir," Lynn said slowly, shaking his head.

"Very good, I knew you were a smart man, Gao Feng!"
"But whether you like it or not, you have to do me another favor now!"

"I need your help to deal with this law enforcement wizard, otherwise even if I get caught, you won't get away with it!"
"I must escape before their reinforcements arrive, and once I'm gone, you can pin all the blame on me!"

Delenk stared at Lynn, clearly not believing his words: "You, as a first-order wizard, don't even have this much of a reaction?"

Lynn did not answer, but a barely perceptible glint gradually appeared in his eyes.

He cast a secondary True Sight.

Delenk snorted coldly, not intending to argue with Lynn any further, and turned to leave the shuttle.

It's sizzling!

Just as Delenk turned around, he suddenly felt a violent surge of magical energy coming from behind him.

Immediately, it was as if lightning struck, followed by a deafening roar.

Delenk's hair stood on end, and even the defensive magic on his body trembled slightly!
Suppressed gasps of alarm came from the wizard apprentices inside the flying shuttle!
"Ah!!" A scream followed, accompanied by an incredulous murmur, "Damn it, how is this possible, you..."

Boom! !
Lynn's expression hardened, and even more violent lightning erupted from his hand, interrupting the words of the figure below.

He had completely pierced the bottom of the shuttle, and the violent lightning outlined a charred figure. After Lynn's two full-force attacks, the figure was barely breathing!

"Wait..." the man pleaded. Lynn ignored him, and lightning surged from his palm like thunder, instantly ending the man's life!

Everything happened in the blink of an eye. Only then did Delenk turn around, stare blankly at Lynn, and finally realize what was happening, looking at the wizard's corpse that Lynn had captured in the shuttle.

"Sir, is this the wizard you've been chasing?" Lynn smiled calmly, showing no sign that he had just personally killed a wizard.

Delenk slowly raised his head, his tone becoming more polite: "It is indeed him. Thank you for your help."

Although he was a first-tier high-level wizard, there were still differences in combat strength among high-level wizards.

Lynn's current strength is still somewhat behind the first-tier combat masters in those seminars, but he is already much stronger than ordinary first-tier high-level wizards. Even compared to elite wizards like Delenk, he is subtly a cut above.

Moreover, in Delenk's view, Lynn almost instantly killed their long-hunting target, and there was a misjudgment of Lynn's strength, so he couldn't help but show some respect.

But in reality, the reason Lynn was able to kill the shadowy figure in an instant was...

The reason is that the figure in the shadows was already injured during the pursuit, and had also dispelled the defensive magic to better conceal themselves.

Meanwhile, the figure in the shadows was focused on preparing an attack on Delenk, completely unaware that Lynn would make a move against him.

Therefore, it is only by having a plan in mind and not playing mindlessly that such amazing results can be achieved!
"No need for thanks. I come from the Horsens School, which is an ally of the Silver Ring Academy. It is only natural for me to help in such a situation."

Lynn's words sounded grand and dignified, but the truth was evident on his face. Not only did no one think he was being hypocritical, but everyone agreed with him.

The Golden Thorn Apprentices sitting behind the shuttle were exchanging hushed conversations, mostly saying things like, "Lord Lynn is so amazing!" and "Thunder magic is so cool!"

Delenk's expression softened and became friendly as he chuckled, "So you're a friend of the Horsens School."

He waved his hand as he gathered the body on the ground, then suddenly asked Lynn curiously, "How did you find him, sir?"

“I am quite proficient in detective magic,” Lynn replied simply.

Although the learning threshold for Secondary Reality Vision is only intermediate level one, it is actually an extremely powerful reconnaissance spell, and its effectiveness is linked to the wizard's own strength.

Lynn used it not only to pass through the shuttle's cabin wall and see directly the figure clinging below, but also to tell that the figure's breathing was unstable and that he was clearly seriously injured.

That's why Lynn decided to kill him with swift and decisive action!

"I see." Since their own methods were a private matter that every wizard was most reluctant to have touched, Dalenk didn't ask any further questions and continued to clean up the corpses.

Lynn looked at the figure at his feet, his face expressionless, but his thoughts surged like waves.

'Blonde hair, blue eyes…hook nose…beard…appears to be around 30 years old, and the concealment spell he casts seems to be a mid-level first-circle stealth spell…'

Lynn tried to recall everyone he had met at the Black Moon Association, but none of them matched up.

He carefully recalled Daphne's social circle, but still couldn't find anyone who matched the characteristics of the man in front of him.

'Who exactly is he...? How does he know my codename in the Black Moon Association?'

You should know that Lynn always disguises himself carefully when he participates in gatherings, so logically, apart from Daphne, no one should know that he is Gao Feng!
"Sir, would killing this person directly cause you trouble...? The main problem is that I didn't know what methods he had, so I used all my strength," Lynn said, trying to find a way to start a conversation.

"No, I understand you. In a life-or-death battle, there's no such thing as holding back. The higher-ups mean that capturing him alive would be ideal, but killing him wouldn't be a problem either, after all, he is..."

Delenk stopped speaking abruptly at this point.

Lynn then asked, "After all, what is he? To be honest, I don't know what this wizard did to deserve being hunted down by the law enforcement team?"

“We can’t disclose mission details to unrelated personnel.” Delenk’s expression turned serious, but then he changed the subject, “However, allies of the Horsens School, or those who helped kill the fugitives, aren’t exactly unrelated personnel, but—”

He glanced at the apprentices behind the shuttle but said nothing.

Lynn understood immediately and cast a shielding spell.

Delenk nodded, and after the spell was completed, he simply said:
"I received the pursuit order midway through the operation. I'm not entirely sure what the specific target is... However, it should be related to the recent order from the academy to strike at a certain secret organization."

"The organization's code name in the academy is the Exploration Association... As for any further information, I don't know."

Lynn's heart sank slightly, but he said calmly, "I see."

Although the code name that Dalenk mentioned was just the Exploration Association, there is no doubt that it represents the Black Moon Exploration Association that he joined!
Silver Ring Academy is actively attacking the Black Moon Exploration Association and even hunting down its members!
This is not good news for Lynn.

Next, Lynn continued to subtly inquire about Delenk, but did not obtain any further information.

The only gain was a guarantee from Delenk that he would reimburse the losses of the shuttle.

In the end, to avoid arousing Dalenk's suspicion, Lynn could only watch the law enforcement wizard leave.

Despite having many thoughts in his mind, Lynn could only obediently continue piloting the shuttle, sending the Golden Thorn apprentice of the Horsens School back to the base.

Fortunately, the figure was clinging to the front of the shuttle, while the shuttle's power source was at the rear, so the overall damage to the shuttle was not serious and it could continue to operate.

Otherwise, sending this group of apprentices would be another headache.

“Lord Lynn, may you continue to tell us about the knowledge of Silver Ring Academy?” an apprentice asked respectfully.

"Or you could tell us about the battle we just fought!" an apprentice chimed in.

Lynn snapped out of his reverie, glanced at the wizarding apprentices behind him who were visibly excited by the unexpected event, and thought for a moment before saying:

"The first piece of knowledge I want to share is... unless absolutely necessary, never get involved in such matters, especially if you are not capable enough!"
"The so-called allies, who are supposed to lend a hand, are just something to listen to, don't take them seriously..."

The rest of the journey went very smoothly.

After arriving at the camp, Lynn and Samuel settled all the Golden Thorn apprentices in at a leisurely pace before leaving.

He told Samuel he was going out to handle some personal shopping business, but in reality he went straight to Daphne's place.

"Lynn?" Daphne pushed open the door, her tone wistful, but the joy in her eyes was hard to hide. "What a rare guest! What brings you here to see me!"

"Daphne, besides you, who else knows my identity in the association?"

(End of this chapter)