Dear Broom Knight.

Chapter 998 Interesting Stones

Although at first, Lowry didn't take Lily's declaration seriously, treating it merely as a childish trick.

But seeing her diligently following Chesca from the very beginning, learning how to manage the territory, solve problems related to magic circles, learn economic affairs when Valera came, and even learn knight order management from Taylor... how could his heart not soften?

Therefore, over the years, he has truly been teaching Lily as his successor.

In any case, anyone can become the heir. Even if the noble offices can protest or even stop the inheritance ceremony, it is a unique right of the nobles... If he doesn't care whether the family can continue, then even the king's order is meaningless.

The true ancient magic array in the North is actually the one in the royal palace.

Lowry could sense how solid the foundation of this magic array was... Compared to it, those magic arrays based on the new concept were just empty shells.

This was also a tactic used by kings to weaken the nobility during peacetime.

It could even be described as an open conspiracy.

However, unlike in ancient times when daughters were expected to shoulder heavy family responsibilities, modern nobles prefer to send their daughters out for marriage alliances, ideally bringing back the resources of a family... and then they also have to guard against other families using the same methods against them.

After all, there are no more wars that can make them rich.

Purely economic means are not something everyone can do.

If it weren't for Travis, the North would be just as stagnant.

Therefore, even knowing that this was a means for the kings to weaken them, the nobles accepted it.

The same goes for the Dark Zone... Gender has never been a key issue when it comes to one's stance.

Even if they don't like each other, everyone knows perfectly well which circle they belong in.

Fortunately, Lowry didn't need to think about that much.

He only needs to choose what he likes.

Upon sensing the genuine ancient magic array again, Lowry became even more convinced of her choice.

Only such a magic array can maintain a certain degree of independence after accommodating his complex accessories.

Look at this understanding magical turbulence!
He needs to learn this trick properly.

Moreover, when Lowry first entered, he could actually feel a faint sense of repulsion... However, after the sun mark in the crystal plate on his body suddenly appeared, he immediately moved freely.

She had even more freedom than Mrs. Yages.

They can even provide exceptions!
The existing magic arrays won't work; they're basically completely bound by the national magic arrays.

Lowry looked up and suddenly forced a stiff smile at the sky.

Frustrated, Yagris, who could only rummage through the broken tiles and rubble, threw a large rock far away: "What are you laughing at the clouds for?"

“The bloodline of Gezar, truly worthy of being the son of the sun!” he replied slowly.

Even though he had already told her about those past events, Yagris still couldn't quite believe it: "How could our family have no memories at all?"

“The fusion of two bloodlines of equal strength might actually give birth to a new one.” Lowry seemed to understand. “Their essences are actually somewhat conflicting, so it’s normal that Feng was left behind in the end.”

It's possible that before forming an alliance with the Gale Wolves, there might be some atavism in the family bloodline, but afterwards... it will probably be fixed on the wind attribute.

But this does not mean that the ancestral bloodline has been completely severed.

It's just been hidden.

Lady Yages thought for a moment, then turned to look at her son and nodded in agreement: "That's true."

“Tsk~ That guy, no wonder he’s called the most courageous and intelligent Gezar.” Yagris picked up another huge bluestone slab and threw it aside. “But it seems he didn’t expect that what really brought the family lineage to the brink of extinction was not the breakup with the Gale Wolves, but the stupidity of his own people.”

“Whatever the reason, he left another way for Gezar.” Lori crouched down to continue sensing the direction of the magical turbulence to pinpoint the core location of the Gezar Castle magic circle. “If one day Gezar can no longer embrace the wind, at least he can return to the sun.”

He pointed to the sky: "The location here is very interesting. If it is built high enough, it will probably be the place at this latitude where the sun is first seen."

“Gezar Castle is also known as the New Sky Castle,” Lady Yagelis replied calmly, “but it’s a bit of a misnomer.”

Aside from our own family, nobody knows this name anymore.

Lowry gestured with her hand: "This fits quite well, and castles from that era should have had many spires."

Mrs. Yages suddenly realized, "That's true."

Having grown accustomed to the boxy, rectangular buildings of today, I've almost forgotten what the earliest war castles looked like.

Then she couldn't help but mutter, "That thing deserves to be torn to pieces."

Lori knew perfectly well who his mother was cursing… even the Lord of the Tower deserved that insult. He asked softly, “Mom, shall I help you?”

Although Lowry had gained the castle's approval, Lady Yages refused to let him help.

As the last member of Gezhar's direct line, she appeared calm on the surface, but inside she still felt a little...uneasy.

Lady Yages probably never imagined that one day, she herself would be the one to invoke the last hope left to Gezar by her ancestors.

She did it herself in order to erase her own sense of guilt.

She was actually very quick, but this was the ruins of a giant building that was hundreds of meters high... At Mrs. Yages' speed, she might not be able to make it in time for Pat to give birth.

She had been working for six hours straight, and the bitterness and helplessness she felt had probably subsided considerably.

Although I have enough strength and stamina, my arm can still feel something... It's time to find a way to back down, right?
Mrs. Yages was by nature easygoing, and those little emotions wouldn't affect her for long, so when her son made the request again sincerely, she readily agreed.

"Mom, take a break and have some water," Lori thoughtfully instructed, then immediately buried himself in his work... He wouldn't let Mrs. Agris, who was watching his expression out of the corner of her eye, see his face!

Although his mother is a cheerful and generous woman from the North, well, when it comes to giving him a way out, she has to make sure it's done perfectly.

Working hard, head down, diligently moving stones... Only through hard work can all troubles be solved.

Then, Lowry heard his mother's hurried footsteps... presumably to rest for ten minutes in the dimensional hut that had been placed outside the ruins.

Although she should have gone long ago.

Even if you have to do hard labor in the ruins most of the time, you're still a human being!
Especially Mrs. Yages.

Although Lowry didn't know why she kept holding on, even adopting a battle-ready stance... he still thoughtfully offered his mother a way out.

Hmm… Lowry frowned slightly. Although the weight of these stones was negligible to him, his familiarity with various materials made him realize that the specific gravity of these stones was off.

This was unlike any stone he knew.

If it were metal, he could understand; alloys are inherently the most complex things, and every alchemist has their own recipe.

But the stone?
However, he wasn't too surprised. He just decided to move a few stones out and put them away later... That's right, not only could he not put the dimensional hut here, but he also couldn't open the storage ring.

This is the first time Lowry has encountered a region that even his demiplane cannot open!
This certainly served as a warning to him.

He used to think that even in a land without magic, the demiplane connected to his soul could be opened, so there were basically few places in the multiverse that could trap him.

But what about the land of chaotic magical flow?

He certainly wouldn't go to such troublesome places on his own initiative, but who can say they can completely avoid natural disasters and man-made calamities?
He needs to consider putting on some miniature protective gear!
He can't use robes with magical properties, but he can make a double-layered vest out of soft, sturdy animal hide and stuff some alloy tools inside.

Anyway, the weight is not something he needs to worry about.

Lowry touched the large stone in his hand again, a slight ripple stirring in his heart... This stone, with its peculiar material, possessed the properties of an alloy, but without its drawbacks.

It can perfectly avoid the hidden dangers of magnetic attacks.

It was indeed very suitable for a fortress nestled among the mountains.

He needs this thing too.

What if you encounter worlds with excessively strong magnetism during your travels?
These are all things he needs to consider.

Although he seems to have prepared a lot, he is actually still far from ready!
Lowry sighed softly.

As Yagris walked back, her eye twitched involuntarily... What was her son doing now?

He was holding a huge rock taller than himself in one hand, and with the other hand he kept touching it, while the expressions on his face kept changing... It was a bit perverted.

“Lorry, even though it’s just the two of us, you should still be mindful of your appearance,” Lady Yages said with a strained voice. “You’re an adult, after all!”

Lowry turned to look at his mother in surprise, and asked seriously, "Mom, how did you know I'm an adult?"

“Don’t bring out your dragon stuff.” Yagris rolled his eyes. “My son is forty years old, I know that.”

Lori gently tossed the large rock into the rubble with a skillful flick of her wrist, then said with a grin, "You can pretend I'm only 18, Mom~"
Actually, there's not much difference.

But it can lift your spirits; after all, you're not even 20 yet, so you can still be a bit dramatic.

"You seem to be in a good mood today," Lady Yages asked gently.

Lori could hear the threat in her tone, so she quickly replied, "This place is of great help to my magical path."

(End of this chapter)