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Chapter 219 The Jumping Panel Information

Dead? Just like that?

The lantern-bearer team on the ship were all shocked by the giant elephant demon that had ravaged the entire port.

The regular ranged projectile attacks of a normal Tier 2 Ranger are almost ineffective; only when imbued with special spells can they inflict any damage.

Even so, its injuries will heal quickly under the continuous flow of wax.

Even the Lantern Knight, who had broken through to the third rank by relying on the power of the lantern, was knocked away by it several times.

Yet this very demon was utterly destroyed in a storm.

The other lantern bearers were simply shocked, but Frankie, whose hands and feet were bound, was gripped by extreme terror.

He knew in his heart that this giant elephant demon came from the Duke's Merchant Guild, which meant that it had a very deep connection with the Duke.

Because of his close relationship with the Duke, he will inevitably be pushed out as a scapegoat.

Adding to the fact that the corps' base was destroyed, his eyes were filled with fear.

But no one on the ship paid any attention to the prisoner's unusual behavior.

All that could be heard from within the Twin Ports were the sounds of grateful cries and weeping from civilians, as well as the sounds of the Chamber of Commerce and the Sheriff organizing manpower for firefighting and disaster relief.

"Let's lend a hand," Shar suggested.

boom-

Footsteps came from the stern of the ship, and a voice rang out: "You don't need to go. I've already arranged for someone else to handle it."

Everyone was startled and immediately drew their weapons and turned to look.

A man wearing leather armor, his body stained with blood, walked over.

Upon recognizing him, Serena immediately led everyone in bowing respectfully: "Knight of the Lantern, thank you for your rescue."

The Lantern Knight, whose face was half-burned, shook his head.

He glanced at Frankie, who was wearing a mask and was bound, and asked suspiciously, "Who is he?"

"A soldier from the military, who claimed to have connections with the local military leadership—we caught him on his way to the Chamber of Commerce."

"Then we'll interrogate him again to find out why he went to the Chamber of Commerce late at night, and then hand him over to the local council for further processing."

The Lamp Knight ignored Frankie's ashen face and looked at Serena, saying, "This time you lured out this demon and made a big fuss, which will greatly help our Lamp Knights' first step of expansion in Sussas."

In the name of the lantern bearers, your deeds will be recorded.

A hint of joy flashed across everyone's faces, but only Shar stepped forward and said, "Sir Knight of the Lantern, have we made a mistake? After all, this disaster has caused such great casualties."

The Knight with the Lantern shook his head, raised the lantern in his left hand, and said, "They have already sent me a prophecy through the lantern."

If this continues, our material plane will, like countless other ordinary material planes before it, be detached from the astral plane and pulled into the abyss.

The pace of this process is accelerating.

"Regarding this incident at Twin Harbors, we will issue a warning to various countries through our collaborating bards."

Looking at Shar, who still looked reluctant, he added, "Sometimes sacrifice is necessary to allow more people to live."

Only in this way can we prevent things from reaching an irreversible point.

Shar nodded, while Serena pressed on, "Lord Lamp Knight, you said before that as long as we take action to destroy this demon, the local council speaker can pass the council's approval to allow us, the Lamplighters, to establish a permanent base in Twin Harbors."

But now that this demon is not one we drove away, could things change?

Also, the organization that cast that spell —”

The Lantern Knight shook his head: "Captain Serena, I understand your concerns."

Tomorrow you can come with me to the local council to meet the speaker.

Twin Harbors have just suffered a demonic attack, and they urgently need to do something to restore the residents' confidence. Inviting us to move in would also benefit them.

"As for that spellcaster organization capable of casting such powerful spells..."

The Lantern Knight's eyes flickered slightly.

"It's most likely a local mage academy in Sussas."

Such power... it's unclear whether it was the Evocation Department or the Conjuration Department that was responsible.

In short, we may see another dean of a branch school tomorrow.

Although they destroyed the demons, their attitude towards us remains to be seen.

Upon hearing the Knight with the Lantern's assessment, the team members exchanged worried glances.

On the clock tower, Kane stood with his hands behind his back, the night wind blowing his greyish-white robe.

In order to activate the restoration spell just now.

He specially changed into the long robe of the Dean of the Prophecy Division, which has been passed down for generations, and the effect was outstanding.

With the combined effects of spell amplification and intelligence enhancement, he finally gained spell penetration by igniting a storm of iron powder with flames, completely exhausting the immortal regeneration ability of the molten wax giant elephant.

"However, the greatest help comes from everyone's magic."

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Kane's eyes flickered slightly as he looked at Logan and the others behind him: "The metal explosion I made myself using iron powder only has a much smaller coverage area and cannot cross the river."

With the help of everyone's magic, we can completely eradicate it—”

"The regular military strength of Sussas is inferior to that of Nords, yet it is able to withstand the enemy's army. The mages are indeed the most important asset."

Kane smiled slightly and looked at the panel.

Because the demon had been defeated, the panel was displaying a dense stream of information.

[Check: You have killed a special variant of the Molten Wax Golem named Benny. Your level is lower than the monster's level (Iv31). Base experience gain is 100%]

[Cumulative Experience Points Gained: 1000]

[Check: You have gained 1 point of National Legendary Rank and 3 points of City Legendary Rank]

[Note: When Twin Harbor was ravaged by the Molten Wax Giant Elephant, and the Legion, the Sheriff and other forces were helpless, you destroyed it and saved the city.]

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As the acting dean of the academy, you begin to come into the view of the upper echelons of the six kingdoms.

However, at the same time, the demon cult will also see you as an even more formidable enemy.

[Verification: You have earned the title "Melting Wax Demon Slayer"]

[Note: Having repeatedly eliminated the Wax-Melting Demons, any changes these demons undergo will be exposed to you.]

You will gain an intimidation effect against Wax Golems of lower rank than you. However, this will also arouse the hatred of Wax Golems of equal or higher rank than you.

Kane smiled as he looked at the series of messages on the panel.

In terms of experience points alone, he already has enough to level up again;

Legend has it that this level of knowledge can help him advance further in the mage academy and make things easier for him in the future.

This title proved invaluable in his subsequent battles against the other Wax Demons under the Duke's command.

Unlike the royal representatives of the city of war, this duke had clearly mastered a sophisticated method of using mortals to summon wax goblins.

Logan looked at the nonchalant Kane and asked, "Dean Kane, what do we do next?"

Kane nodded: "As for the Duke, the demon's out-of-control behavior has put him on the defensive, but he is probably still fearless and is still plotting to start a war."

Our plan remains unchanged; we will continue searching for the mage Zeno.

"After this incident, he should come to us on his own initiative, since the Duke's faction that participated in the attack on him has already suffered a major blow."

"And Sophia and the others from the Dark Brotherhood, arrange for them to evacuate in batches recently, and now no legions will intercept them."

"That's all for tonight, let's go back to the base to rest."

Logan nodded, his eyes full of admiration. In just a few days, Kane had acted decisively and ruthlessly, demonstrating his great courage.

The other second-tier red-robed mages exchanged glances, their faces filled with awe.

Back at the base, nothing was said that night.

The following day, Logan approached Kane and said, "The Speaker of the Twin Harbor Noble Council has sent an envoy who wishes to meet with you."

"Shall we meet?"

Kane pondered for a moment, then replied, "Okay."

According to previous intelligence, the Noble Council and the Legion were already united.

In response to the Duke's pressure, the Dark Brotherhood was even brought out as a scapegoat.

But now the situation has changed drastically. The local council can neither afford to offend the Duke nor withstand the power of the mage academy.

That is why he dared to attack the local army so recklessly. As long as the other side could not produce evidence, even if they guessed that it was the work of the mage academy, they would be powerless to retaliate.

After all, compared to the royal court, Twin Port, though commercially prosperous, was still just a small town.

"Let's go."

Kane nodded, and the group left the outpost and boarded the carriage sent by the council.

As he passed a port, he noticed that the building that had caught fire the day before had been completely extinguished, leaving only ruins.

Many residents were weeping nearby, their faces filled with despair. The sheriffs increased patrols, but—

He discovered that there were many more bards carrying harps on the streets, some human and some half-elf.

Some people helped clear the rubble, while others sang loudly to encourage everyone.

Are they men of the Lamplighters, or their allies?

Kane's mind stirred slightly.

The carriage slowly drove away, and the group transferred to a large ship.

After a half-hour journey, we finally arrived at the location of the local council.

It was a domed building, far smaller than similar buildings in the Royal Court, but it was already one of the most magnificent buildings in Twin Harbor.

The messenger bowed respectfully and said, "Esteemed members of the Mage Academy, we have prepared a banquet to entertain you all—"

"But Dean Kane, our Speaker wishes to speak with you privately first."

Logan frowned slightly, about to speak, when Kane raised his hand to stop her, replying, "Okay."

"Master Logan, please lead everyone to the banquet hall to wait. As for the Speaker, there's no need to worry about my safety."

Logan understood Kane's meaning, nodded, and gestured for the mages behind him to leave first.

The messenger wiped the sweat from his brow: "Please follow me."

The messenger led the way, taking Kane inside.

The soldiers guarding the route bowed deeply upon seeing the envoy and Kane.

Kane didn't take it seriously and walked straight into the domed building, going up the stairs to the top floor room.

He pushed open the door and saw an elderly half-elf with white hair and a gray beard staring intently at him.

The old man sat in a high-backed chair, with a huge, expensive long table in front of him.

Upon seeing Kane enter, the old man immediately stood up: "Dean Kane, thank you for your help in saving Twin Harbor from the ravages of demons!"

Please accept my and all the citizens' gratitude —

"Speaker Griffin,"

Kane looked at the bowing old man and spoke calmly.

"No need for formalities. If you were truly grateful, you should have greeted me personally at the door."

The speaker's expression changed slightly, inwardly cursing Kane for his lack of manners. He coughed and said, "I invited you here alone today to discuss a collaboration, a collaboration that would benefit both Twin Harbor and the Mage Academy."

Seeing that Kane remained silent, the Speaker's expression tightened slightly, and he continued, "When that demon attacked Twin Ports, an organization called the Lantern Bearers threatened me to allow them to occupy Twin Ports and provide them with a base and supplies, under the pretext of rescuing the port."

In a moment of desperation, I was forced to agree.

But as you can see, they haven't done anything to achieve their intended purpose.

"Is Your Excellency the Speaker considering breaking the agreement with the other party?"

"No, no, no,"

The speaker's expression changed, and he quickly offered an explanation.

"We agreed that if they could exorcise the demon, we would allow them to move in, but they concealed a lot of information."

I only found out later that they were from Nord.

He looked at Kane and said earnestly, "I hope the Mage Academy can establish a base in Twin Harbor. I will prepare the necessary supplies and gold coins."

"Also, I have a few enchanted items that spellcasters can use. Would Dean Kane be interested?"

Kane looked at him expressionlessly, a cold smile playing on his lips.

This noble councilor is indeed short-sighted. The entire material plane is about to be in turmoil, yet he is only focused on the petty gains in front of him.

boom!

The door was pounded on, and the messenger rushed in.

The speaker, displeased, snapped, "What's the matter with this panic?"

Just as the envoy was about to speak, a man dressed in leather armor, carrying a lantern in one hand, walked in.

Kane's eyes narrowed slightly; it was the Knight with the Lantern who had fought the demon last night.

Unlike last night, he wore a mask this time, covering the lower half of his face and the burn marks on his face.

He looked at the Speaker, holding a lantern in one hand and placing the other on his chest, and bowed respectfully: "Your Excellency Speaker, please forgive my intrusion, but I would like to confirm whether our previous cooperation still stands."

Believe me, such crises will only increase in the future.

The speaker's expression changed slightly, and he said, "Mr. Fenton, I think our agreement needs to be revised."

It turns out that the Knight with the Lantern was named Fenton.

Kane had a sudden thought and retrieved information about him from his memory.

In the original history, this righteous warrior who burned his own life to gain third-tier power was torn apart by the demons after the demon army conquered the city of war during a turbulent era.

His remains were even made into tableware, and the lantern he carried has since disappeared without a trace.

Fenton's expression changed slightly, and he subconsciously looked at Kane, who was wearing a gray-white robe.

He pondered the identity of the human mage, his gaze particularly drawn to his black hair.

For some reason, he felt that the face looked somewhat familiar.

However, Kane did not express his opinion, nor did he say much.

The Speaker smiled slightly and turned his gaze to Kane. He had learned from intelligence that Kane was the newly appointed acting head of the Prophecy Division, a human, and the weakest head of the Prophecy Division at that. It was impossible for him not to be tempted by the conditions he had offered.

Establishing a base and gifting valuable enchanted equipment would be extremely beneficial for the mage academy.

All the other party needs to do is give a verbal statement, and it doesn't matter if they don't set up a base thereafter.

Kane chuckled as he saw both men turn to look at him, and slowly said, "In my opinion, it's not necessarily a bad thing that the Lantern Bearers have settled in Twin Harbors."

As soon as the words were spoken, their expressions changed drastically at the same time.

The Lamp Knight Fenton was both surprised and delighted, while the Speaker's face was filled with disbelief, even showing a hint of anger.

He instinctively questioned, "Dean Kane, this doesn't match what we agreed upon earlier!"

"We don't seem to have discussed anything, and I've never agreed to any of your conditions," Kane said casually.

The Speaker gritted his teeth, a veiled threat in his voice: "The Twin Harbors suffered heavy losses this time, and the garrison responsible for their defense was previously hit by a magical attack. Dean Kane happens to be here—"

We urge you to consider the interests of the Dharma Academy and take into account the thoughts of the other deans.

The Lantern Knight's expression shifted slightly as he listened intently.

He knew about the attack on the legion and thought it was just an accident. He never expected that the thunderstorm was man-made. What was the inside story behind the attack on a subordinate legion of a city by the mage academy of Sussas?

He subconsciously thought of the soldier from the military regiment whose mouth was full of nonsense that his squad had captured.

Kane simply smiled at the Speaker and said calmly, "If a legion can encounter an accident, so can the council, and even Your Excellency the Speaker."

Seeing the pale-faced and speechless Speaker, Kane added, "If you can't afford to offend the Duke, you certainly can't afford to offend the Mage Academy either."

Incidentally, even though I am only the acting dean, all my decisions here still represent the academy.

As for the schemes of certain petty people, it's best to curb them as soon as possible.

The speaker's face turned completely pale.

Kane knew he had achieved his goal, and after saying that, he turned and left; he had more important things to do.

With the local army and the Duke's forces severely weakened, now is the perfect time to launch a large-scale search for them.

At this banquet, he also had Logan make advance contact with the councilors, using their aristocratic connections to build relationships.

No nobleman would pass up the opportunity to befriend the mage academy.

Kane turned to leave the building, heading towards the parliamentary banquet hall, when a voice suddenly came from behind him: "Lord Kane, please wait!"

Kane looked puzzled when he saw Fenton the Lantern Knight catching up.

Fenton said, "Thank you for your support earlier—we captured a man named Frankie who claims to be the commander of the local regiment."

If you need it, we can give it to you; it might be helpful.

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