Chapter 212


    "You make it sound like we''re strangers if you thank us," Godfred and Grima said earnestly,


    studying vin. When they had parted, he was but a child, and now, eight years on, he had grown


    so much, bearing a resemnce to his father, yet with an even more resolute demeanor.


    "Do we depart tomorrow, or wait until after Elder Connas arrives?" Godfred was eager to leave this


    forsaken ce.


    "We''ll move after dealing with Elder Connas."


    "What''s the state of Stormcast now?" Grima inquired.


    "The Mollen family has helped to scout Stormcast. It isn''t a ghost town but has be a resting


    spot for mercenaries, filled with taverns and pleasure houses, utterly chaotic." Stormcast, bordering


    the Cloudveil Woods, was amon restocking point for mercenaries even eight years prior. Since


    the Mallister family''s withdrawal and the citizens'' exodus, it had be awless territory, with


    countless mercenaries making it their den. One could only imagine the level of disorder.


    Many merchants also seized the opportunity, setting up shops to buy treasures from the


    mercenaries at low prices.


    Godfred and Grima exchanged nces. "Shall we head back and deal with it first?"


    vin shook his head. "Those mercenaries are desperados, having lived there for many years, and


    they won''t leave easily. If you send too few, they won''t pay attention, but if you send many, how will


    you move over two hundred thousand people? I''ve thought about it, let''s send a hundred-man


    squad to investigate and spread the word about the pardon of Cobalt Strike. We''ll focus our efforts


    on moving everyone to a location outside the forest, find a ce to settle, and then deal with those


    mercenaries."


    "Alright!! We''ll follow your n."


    "These times may be hard. Have the guard ready themselves."


    "As long as we can rebuild Stormcast, no matter how tough or tiring, we will do it," Godfred


    stretched his arms with vigor. It felt as if all the shackles binding him were now unfastened, leaving


    him light andfortable.


    vinmanded, "Uncle Lucan, distribute the magical ore and Elixir Herb among the guard."


    "Give them all away? That''s not advisable," Lucan shook his head.


    "We have over seven thousand pieces of magical ore, with several hundred pieces of Intermediate


    magical ore, and more than a dozen pieces of Super magical ore. They''re too precious to distribute,


    we should keep them as the foundation for the new Lord''s manor," Godfred also objected.


    Grima advised, "Yes, I know you''re kind-hearted, but to rebuild Stormcast, these are essential


    funds."


    vin chuckled, "The rebuilding of the ancient city will be handled by the Mollen family. They will


    arrange for caravans toe over and take overpletely. The key is to enhance the strength of


    the guard. So, distribute as you see fit, and just leave me a little."


    "Really?" The three of them were ted.


    "Yes, truly. We don''t need to fret about the ancient city anymore. Our most important task now is to


    increase our strength, otherwise, even if the city is rebuilt, it will be an easy target for others to


    attack."


    "Lord vin, what exactly is your rtionship with Balder? Why would the Mollen family go to such


    lengths to help?"


    "Don''t worry, there are no schemes involved."


    Lucan and the others nodded, trusting vin''s word. "The Mollen family''s trade guild is thergest


    in the Nortnds. With their full support, the rebuilding of Stormcast is within reach."


    "Distribute the magical ore, and share out the Elixir Herb and Elixir Fruit to boost our strength as


    soon as possible. And mention the help from Mollen Commerce to the guard to boost their morale."


    "Right away! I’ll be off!" Godfred suddenly leaped from the mountaintop.


    From the kilometer-high peak, a steep cliffy before him. His jump startled vin, but after


    plummeting for a hundred meters, Godfred''s body was suddenly enveloped in a purple aura. A pair


    of magnificent wings unfurled amidst a brilliant purple light, scattering feathers across the sky. The


    wings, five meters in length, pped powerfully, carrying Godfred in a swift dive like a streak of light,


    cutting through the night sky toward the mining area.


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    "Is that Combat Magic?" vin eximed in surprise.


    Lucan watched the fading purple light and nodded. "Beast Essence! A kind of Combat Magic that


    can merge with Beasts. The stronger the Beast, the moreplete the fusion, the greater the


    power. Godfred''s body now harbors the spirit of five great Beasts."


    vin was amazed, "Was there such Combat Magic in existence?"


    "Combat Magic is powerful, but the cost of training is high. This set of Combat Magic demands


    much of the body, and the training can be brutally damaging. One essentially feeds one’s own body


    to the Beast Spirit, and a single misstep can lead to being devoured. Moreover, Beast Spirits are an


    elusive existence, and gaining their favor is even harder. Godfred came across the Beast Essence


    by chance and made a greatmitment to begin his training."