Above the mage

Chapter 88 City Raid

Harvest month, 2th.

At 6:30 a.m., Gaode got up on time.

Since coming into this world, he has developed the good habit of going to bed early and waking up early.

Who made this world without "cell phones"!

After waking up, he did his usual half-hour of light exercise, then took a shower and began preparing breakfast:

"Otherworldly Vegetable Porridge" made by simmering wheat and some vegetables.

After finishing his breakfast, Gao De checked the time on his pocket watch. It was only a little before eight o'clock, and he still had an hour before his work started.

He decided to start planning what he needed to prepare for his trip to Saint-Sien.

After much deliberation, the best option at present is still to travel by water.

Although there is no direct waterway connecting Bremen and Saint-Sien, one must cross different waterways and land routes, requiring transfers in at least five or six cities.

Taking into account factors such as season, water flow, wind direction, and stops along the way, the entire journey would take at least several months.

However, compared to traveling by land, it is at least much safer and less likely to cause an accident.

However, such a long journey is obviously not something you can just embark on on a whim; you need to be well-prepared.

Clang!

Clang!

Clang!

Just as Gaode was engrossed in his calculations, a sudden, urgent alarm sounded, echoing throughout the city and interrupting his thoughts.

He was startled upon hearing the voice.

This is a city-wide sirens blaring.

"What happened?"

He opened the door and tried to look out onto the street to see what was happening.

He discovered that most of the people in the surrounding houses were also looking out with their doors open, just like him.

Everyone is confused.

Because they found nothing unusual, they couldn't understand why the alarm bells were ringing.

But everyone's doubts were soon answered.

Strange mechanical birds, resembling wind-up toys, were launched from the city center the moment the alarm sounded.

They scattered in all directions, flying to every corner of the city.

The mechanical bird spread its shimmering wings and swept low over the blocks and streets at an incredible speed.

These mechanical birds emitted a clear and cold, synthesized sound:

"Around Hogan City, the earth's veins are regenerating, causing the ley line creatures to riot and launch attacks on surrounding cities. Currently, a large number of ferocious bats are heading towards Bremen City."

"All residents currently outside, please return home as soon as possible, keep your doors tightly closed, and do not go out until you receive official notification. Otherwise, you will be responsible for the consequences!"

"Furthermore, we sincerely summon all mages in Bremen who possess offensive spells to defend against the ferocious bats' attack."

"Anyone who participates in the defense, whether a mage apprentice or not, will receive a reward of 5 gold coins, and a level 1 mage will receive a reward of 20 gold coins."

"In addition, you will receive an extra 1 gold coin for each ferocious bat you participate in killing! Those interested can register immediately at the city walls and await your orders!"

The command was concise yet powerful, like an invisible spell.

First, it plunges those who hear it into a tense silence, then it makes them scatter like startled rabbits, rushing back to their homes and locking their doors and windows!

Gao De looked at the street, which had become deserted in the blink of an eye, and the doors and windows of the houses on both sides of the street that were tightly closed, and took a deep breath.

It happened just as expected.

New life forms in the earth.

Even Bremen, which is so far away from Hogan City, is about to be attacked by creatures from the ley lines.

One can imagine the terrifying onslaught that Hogan City, which is adjacent to the newly formed ley lines, will have to endure.

Standing at the door, Gao De hesitated for a moment before making his decision.

He closed the door.

But instead of going back to the house, they headed straight for the nearest city wall.

That's right, Gaode is responding to the call from Bremen City to participate in the defense.

Putting aside the so-called "if the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold" principle, the favorable conditions alone are attractive enough.

As a mage, you will receive 5 gold coins unconditionally as long as you participate in defense, and you will also receive additional rewards for participating in killing ley line creatures.

Most importantly, the attacking ley line creatures were a large number of ferocious bats, all of the same species.

This means that he is very likely to gain some new essence in this defensive battle!

As for the potential dangers...

Gao De really needs to think carefully before sending him out of the city to hunt creatures from the ley lines.

Right now, even though we're on the city wall, fighting alongside a bunch of mages, with real mages holding the line, the danger is actually extremely low.

Gao De also did not believe that Bremen City, as the largest city in the Bremen region, would be unable to cope with an attack by a group of ley line creatures.

Such opportunities are extremely rare.

There's no reason not to participate!

When Gaode arrived at the city wall closest to the Carmond district, he found that there were already many people queuing up at the entrance to the stairs leading up the city wall.

These are all city mages who have come to participate in the defense. Most of them are mage apprentices and are undergoing review by Bremen city officials and receiving their pay.

The reward of 5 gold coins was actually distributed before the battle even began!

This demonstrates the official's sincerity.

Gaode observed for a moment and found that the so-called review process was quite lenient.

Each person steps forward to the registration staff, registers their mage level, and receives 5 gold coins without even needing to reveal the specific attack spells they possess.

Then, based on the staff's assignments, they were assigned to various teams.

The captains of each team are appointed by the official mages.

"The ferocious bats are expected to attack in about thirty minutes. Mages who want to participate in the defense, hurry up!" the leader urged loudly.

Gaode didn't hesitate any longer and immediately joined the queue.

It was his turn in no time.

"name?"

"Google Ditu".

"Mage level?" the registration staff member asked without looking up.

"Second-class apprentice".

"Okay, go to Team Seven." The staff member handed over 5 gold coins and arranged a place for Gao De.

Five gold coins were immediately obtained, and the specific arrangements were also completed. The whole process took no more than ten seconds, which can be described as swift and efficient.

Gaode put away the 5 gold coins and, following the instructions of another staff member, joined the queue that had already gathered there, which consisted of more than a dozen people.

It should be Team Seven.

Coincidentally, his joining the team allowed Team Seven to be reorganized.

Seeing that everyone had gathered, one of the mages, dressed in uniform and clearly belonging to the government, spoke up: "Everyone, I will be the captain of this temporary team from now on. You will follow my orders from now on. My name is Rilo."

"Our team consists of seventeen people, including myself: six third-class mage apprentices and eleven second-class mage apprentices. We are responsible for defending a 100-meter section of the west city wall."

"Is there a problem?"

"No problem," everyone answered in unison, fully cooperating.

Although this captain was only a third-level mage apprentice, there were five other people in his team at the same level as him.

But regardless of his official status as a sorcerer or the sharp aura he exuded, he completely commanded the scene.

Besides, everyone isn't stupid; they know that this isn't the time to show off their individuality, and following the instructions of experienced people is definitely safer.

"If there are no problems, follow me!"

Rilo led the group along the inner path of the city wall, climbed up the wall, and arrived at the section of the wall that the team was responsible for defending.

On the city wall, fully armed city guards had already prepared everything, including defensive fortifications, awaiting the arrival of the ferocious bats.

They were the main defenders in this match.

(End of this chapter)