#263 - A wizard visits

Before Muen appeared, Great Shaman Xingmang's expectations for the shamans of Xingjin Island had long since fallen below freezing.

The curse that they had been unable to resolve for thousands of years weighed on them, preventing him from seeing any hope.

The only reason that supported him in persevering was his unwavering belief that the spirits of their ancestors would protect their descendants.

This was not only his faith, but also the faith of all the people of the tribe.

Now, the strange magic happening to Muen was considered by Great Shaman Xingmang to be guidance from the tribe's high priest to his successor from a long time ago.

Muen hadn't originally thought about how to explain it to the three great shamans.

Hearing Great Shaman Xingmang's explanation, Muen frowned slightly, paused for a moment, and then quickly nodded.

"I knew the high priest would definitely not abandon us. He must have mastered some kind of mysterious time magic, able to teach you so many amazing witchcraft techniques from afar."

"That's right, I have learned a lot of amazing magic."

Muen naturally wouldn't deny this point.

Great Shaman Lingshu, who had been observing the fire dragon, noticed what was happening and also walked over.

After hearing Great Shaman Xingmang's explanation, she nodded in understanding.

"In ancient tribal legends, the high priest of long ago was able to summon all kinds of magical creatures, which is very similar to our current high priest."

The great shamans had already found the best explanation for Muen, so he no longer needed to worry.

With this explanation, Muen's status on Xingjin Island became even clearer.

The transgenerational successor of the high priest from long ago.

Seeing that the three great shamans, as well as Lang and Lu beside them, were deeply convinced, Muen and Zalan exchanged glances and smiled.

After confirming Muen's identity, the shamans continued to admire the fire dragon.

With Great Shaman Hailan, who was skilled at summoning waves, taking care of things, Muen didn't need to worry about a fire breaking out.

After observing for a while, Great Shaman Xingmang suddenly thought of something, turned around, and consulted Muen about the fire dragon.

"High Priest, does your friend, that is, Norbert, does its fire dragon breath have any other effects?"

"Other effects?"

Muen recalled the scene when he first met the little fire dragon, as well as the introduction to the Norwegian Ridgeback in the Hogwarts textbook.

"The flames spewed out by this fire dragon should have a bit of toxicity."

"Toxicity, what a pity. In that case, dragon breath cannot be used to refine witch tools."

The shamans of the Xingmang tribe were all skilled at making and inventing.

The witch tools they spoke of were actually equivalent to alchemical items from another world.

It was just that because their magical concepts and understanding had not reached such a high standard, the things they created were relatively simple.

However, because of the many years of inheritance, they had also embarked on a very tribal-characteristic path of alchemy.

Using witch tools to fuse or simulate various natural elements.

For example, they created a kind of flame magic seal.

As long as the seal was stamped on a certain place, that place would immediately burst into flames.

Not only were these flames unafraid of wind and rain, but the seal could also be used to determine the enemy's whereabouts.

Although the power of this magical tool was not great, it was also the most representative witch tool of the Xingmang tribe.

In addition to these, the shamans of the Xingmang tribe would also use mithril, moonstones, and stardust to create a magic array disk.

This combined magic was able to form a huge magic array, which could be used to protect the island's safety and launch attacks against enemies.

However, due to the curse, there was a break in the inheritance of manufacturing magic array disks.

Now, the only magic arrays that could be used on Xingjin Island were the inherited [Ring of Mist Concealment] and [Forest Spirit Illusion Domain].

The former could generate a layer of dense fog-like magical barrier, completely enveloping objects or creatures within the range of the magic array.

This not only made it difficult for enemies to discover the target's location, but also hid the figures of the tribal shamans very well.

The latter could cause a certain degree of instantaneous spatial distortion, with the original scenery being replaced by dense forests.

And in cooperation with the [Wood Communication Technique] of the Lingshu tribe, they could launch magical attacks between the virtual and real, making it difficult for enemies to distinguish the direction of the attack.

In order to prevent these two inherited magic arrays from being consumed and worn out, the great shamans would only activate them when powerful enemies invaded.

Great Shaman Xingmang had always wanted to replicate this level of magic array disk, so he wanted to try using fire dragon breath to refine it.

It was just that Norbert's flames were not suitable.

However, Great Shaman Hailan, who had been paying attention to the fire dragon, was a little excited after hearing Muen's explanation.

"Toxicity is good! This will let those demon bastards who break into the island know how powerful we are!"

"What's so good about it? The fire dragon is still young, so we can't let it fight."

Although the little fire dragon had burned several ornamental trees planted by Great Shaman Lingshu himself.

But this old woman was not annoyed at all, and even doted on Norbert very much.

In her opinion, the little fire dragon that set fires everywhere was like her own junior.

"I didn't think about letting it fight now. Three years later, when the little fire dragon comes of age, I don't think we'll be able to stop it."

Great Shaman Hailan was very eager to see the combat power of a truly adult fire dragon.

However, his estimated time was a bit off.

"Great Shaman, a three-year-old little fire dragon is not considered an adult."

"Ah, then if I want to go out and fight with it, do I still have to wait a long time?"

Hearing Great Shaman Hailan's words, Muen smiled and shook his head.

"Actually, you don't need to wait three years. In a year, the little fire dragon will be the overlord of the skies of the Vena Islands. By then, you might not even be its opponent."

According to the knowledge Muen had obtained from books, the little fire dragon would grow very quickly during this period after its birth.

After a few months, its size would exceed the size of an ordinary house, and the magical resistance on its body would gradually increase.

A year later, it would not only be able to skillfully master flying in the air, but also be able to continuously spew flames.

Such an ability was no longer something that a single shaman could handle.

"Is that so? Then I'm really looking forward to it."

Hearing Muen's explanation, not only Great Shaman Hailan, but also the shamans around him showed expectant expressions in their eyes.

However, speaking of this, Muen thought of another problem.

"Great Shamans, the little fire dragon will grow very quickly, so we must choose a suitable place for it to live in advance. Do you have any suggestions?"

Hearing Muen's question, the three great shamans looked at each other.

Finally, Great Shaman Lingshu came out and pointed to the distant mountains to Muen.

"High Priest, in the center of the Lingshu tribe, there is a dead volcano. The temperature there is very high, and there are also some hot springs and small lava vents. It should be suitable for the fire dragon to live in."

When Muen first came to Xingjin Island, he had seen the mountain from afar.

Later, when inspecting the spirit trees, he had also seen the shamans of the Lingshu tribe use geothermal energy to cultivate various magical herbs.

As for the vicinity of the volcano, it was all stones, and the temperature was too high, so it was not suitable for planting herbs, which happened to be able to provide a home for the little fire dragon.

"Okay, I'll go to that place now to check and see if I can blast a cave for the little fire dragon."

The weather on the island was very changeable, and when the flood season came, it would rain for a long time.

At that time, the little fire dragon would need a dry place to shelter from the rain.

"There are several places there that should be very suitable. I'll have Lu lead you to take a look."

"Okay."

After Muen finished speaking, he and the Lingshu tribe's shaman Lu rode on flying broomsticks and set off towards the distant volcano.

Not long after the two left, a shaman guarding the port came to the square and found the three great shamans.

"Great Shamans, a ship of Federal spellcasters has requested to enter the port. They said they want to come to the island to visit."

The Vena Islands, where Xingjin Island is located, nominally belong to the Gracia Federation.

But ever since the island was occupied by the tribal wizards 3,000 years ago, it has been in a state of autonomy and has never been ruled by any country.

This delicate situation, where it belongs to the Federation's territory but does not accept any federal orders, has deepened the conflict between the tribal wizards and the federal spellcasters.

To this end, the Federation once sent Navy Vice Admiral Dylan Taft to attack Starfall Island.

At that time, this nominal Governor of the Vina Islands led 10 junior spellcasters to land on the island to fight.

However, this battle did not cause much of a stir, and they were even safely sent off the island a day later.

Only a few people know what happened in between.

But this Navy Vice Admiral never again proposed to recover Starfall Island.

The three Great Wizards were all witnesses to that battle, and they had no intention of causing conflict with the ruling forces of the archipelago.

However, the Navy Vice Admiral's superb water magic still remains fresh in the minds of the three Great Wizards.

"Since they are here to visit, then take them to the reception room first."

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Starfall Great Wizard replied to the wizard who came to report, and then looked at the two old friends.

"Should we ask the High Priest to come back? It must be a big deal for spellcasters to enter the island."

"Forget it, let's go and see them first. We can't rely on the High Priest for everything. After all, he is still a child."

Spirit Tree Great Wizard said and took the lead to leave, and the other two Great Wizards hurriedly followed.

The reception room of Starfall Island is built near the port, which is a simple stone castle building.

The stone walls outside are also engraved with many stone carvings with tribal characteristics.

Because there is not much communication with the outside wizards, this building is rarely used at ordinary times.

But today is different. After the clansmen cleaned it, the three Great Wizards took the lead to arrive and sat on the main seat.

After a while, the bronze gate in front of them opened with a bang, and two enforcers walked in.

Navy Vice Admiral Dylan Taft, who once attacked Starfall Island, was impressively among them.

More than ten years have passed, and this Vice Admiral's attire has not changed much.

A neat military uniform with a water-blue cloak, and three water-patterned naval medals pinned on his chest.

The three Great Wizards only glanced at him and automatically turned their eyes to a soldier walking in front of the Navy Vice Admiral.

Tall and straight figure, a face of majesty, a neat but not cumbersome military uniform draped over his body, giving people a strong sense of oppression.

However, what attracted the three Great Wizards was the shoulder badge on this soldier.

Three gold stars.

One more than Navy Vice Admiral Dylan Taft.

"What? You fled in disgrace last time, and now you want to come and recover Starfall Island?"

Looking at the serious expressions of the two spellcasters, Ocean Wave Great Wizard took the lead to ask.

"If you hadn't used the magic array last time, we would have taken this island long ago."

Dylan Taft also did not give in.

The defeat last time made him lose face in the Federal Council, and he still regrets it every time he thinks about it.

"Hmph! Don't tell me that the magic array is not part of our strength? If you have the ability, break it first."

In the battle more than ten years ago, the tribal wizards used the thick fog created by the [Ring of Mist Concealment] and the psychedelic attacks created by the [Forest Spirit Illusion Domain] to make the spellcasters return without success.

"You—"

The Navy Vice Admiral wanted to continue to retort, but the soldier standing in front of him raised his hand to interrupt him.

"We are not here for territory."

Leighton Gavin stared at the stone carving on the wall and continued in a cold voice.

"I heard that your island has taken in a court mage."

Because he has lived in the army for many years, Leighton Gavin's language is more concise and direct.

And this time he came to investigate the reason why the court mage of the Menelaus Empire came to the Vina Islands.

After receiving the news that the court mage's sailboat was docked on Starfall Island, he immediately rushed here with the Navy Vice Admiral.

"Court mage?"

The three Great Wizards looked at each other.

Starfall Great Wizard coughed lightly: "Are you talking about the wizard who wears a red robe, a golden mask, and has two silver stars on it?"

"That's right, I need to know why he came here."

"This is not negotiable."

Hearing Leighton Gavin's aggressive tone, Ocean Wave Great Wizard suddenly became angry.

He didn't care whether the other party's military rank was higher, and the matter of the court mage was obviously an internal affair of Starfall Island, and there was no need to tell outsiders.

Hearing Ocean Wave Great Wizard's words, Leighton Gavin took a deep breath, and then tried to squeeze out a smile.

"Sorry, maybe there was a problem with my attitude just now. I am Leighton Gavin, Lieutenant General of the Gracia Federation Army, leader of the Federal Spellcasters, and I am here to visit on behalf of the Federal Supreme Council."

For Leighton Gavin, figuring out the reason for the court mage's arrival was more important than anything else.

Not to mention letting him release some goodwill.

The Federation is now at war with the Menelaus Empire, and the court mage has appeared on Starfall Island, but has not left for a long time.

Leighton Gavin was very worried that these two forces would unite.

According to the Great Wizard's statement just now, a two-star golden mask, a court mage of this strength can already represent the Menelaus Empire to negotiate cooperation.

If the powerful Menelaus Empire, coupled with the mysterious tribal wizards, really form an alliance, then the Federation has almost no chance of winning in this war.

Seeing that Leighton Gavin's attitude had improved, the Great Wizards no longer spoke harshly.

I saw Spirit Tree Great Wizard tapping the ground lightly with his cane, and many vines emerged from the gaps in the tiles, holding two chairs towards the guests.

Then two more vines separated and brought two cups of tea from the table in the distance.

"Please sit down, and please also try the flower tea from our tribe."

What Spirit Tree Great Wizard displayed was [Wood Communication Art].

She has been studying this witchcraft for nearly 90 years, and many plants on the island are willing to listen to her dispatch.

This witchcraft is not uncommon for tribal wizards, but it surprised Leighton Gavin and Dylan Taft.

In their previous understanding, the combat strength of wizards will inevitably decline with age.

Because in this world, to cast magic, you not only need to chant complex spells, but also need to make various complex movements.

These things are a great burden for elderly wizards.

Whether it is slow thinking or an unmanageable body, it makes wizards unable to cast magic quickly after they are old.

Of course, there are also some elderly wizards who master powerful magic, but because of their physical reasons, this magic will not last long.

However, the inheritance of the tribal wizards is very long, and the strength of the three Great Wizards cannot be compared with ordinary wizards.

Especially after seeing the elderly Spirit Tree Great Wizard can control plants at will, Leighton Gavin put away his contempt for the three old wizards in front of him.

"Thank you for the Great Wizard's hospitality."

Leighton Gavin said, taking the teacup from the vine branch and taking a sip at his mouth.

"The taste is very unique, more fragrant than the tea I drank in Snow Eagle Mountain."

Seeing that the attitude of the spellcasters on the opposite side had improved, the three Great Wizards no longer concealed it.

"The spellcaster you are talking about has been petrified by our High Priest and imprisoned in the dungeon."

Pfft~

"Petrified? Dungeon? How is this possible?"

Navy Vice Admiral Dylan Taft spat out the tea he had just drunk.

Two-star court mage.

The Federation and the Menelaus Empire have been at war for more than 30 years, and they have never caught a court mage of this level.

A small tribal island, why!