Chapter 317 New Territory
Yulia and others felt a bit nostalgic after leaving the Stellar Residence…
Calidia even shed a tear after seeing their estate getting smaller and smaller in her view. This residence is a place they could call their home after being homeless for a very long time thanks to the Dragon Riders chasing after them.
They learned various things within this residence with the help given by Yulia, Severin, and Vincent.
Although they can't go out because of the possible danger of being caught, they didn't mind it at all as they were able to cultivate peacefully and help earn money by working at the Beacon Magic Shop.
They felt that they really belong to this residence since there were no other servants hired at all aside from them working together to make the place better.
"We will make a new home there, Lidia…" Caesus said with a smile after noticing that Calidia seemed to be nostalgic about the Stellar Residence.
"You're right… We'll make something even better."
She suddenly felt excited about this new thing that they were about to do.
Settling in a new place. Building their own territory. Protecting it from invaders. Recruiting people and many other things.
They were even informed by Vincent that they have to learn related things about animal husbandry, agriculture, metallurgy or machinery, and some words she had already forgotten. Nevertheless, she already has a rough idea that Vincent wanted to make their territory capable of sustaining its own.
Although Vincent was able to set up trade with his senior sister's One Sea Merchant Union, they shouldn't heavily rely on food and other products from this union.
Once it was cut off due to some circumstances, they will be the ones to suffer after all.
These were the most basic things that they have to secure.
Those that are related to Formation Arts, Magic Academy, Magic Weapon Factory, Apothecaries, and other things related to practicing mana, would have to be handled by other people.
Once they have cleaned up the valley, she will be assigned to help with the construction of a steel fence together with other workers that they've hired…
There will be two other groups of workers that will build temporary houses and another special group of builders that will focus on creating a small tower. Everything has been arranged by Vincent and Yulia as they were planning to create a small city in only two years.
"I wonder if that Tower is also as good as the Black Tower…" Calidia muttered.
Caesus, Vel, and other Followers of Qheglena heard her.
The 16 of them were currently inside the Avian Lion as this vessel carries many of their important things as well.
"I heard that Vincent's senior sister doesn't have a Mage Tower in her city… I wonder where Sir Vincent get his blueprint."
"Do you think that he made it himself?"
"That's impossible… It was too detailed. I saw a glimpse of it and it seems it was made by a professional." Caesus commented.
He had a chance of seeing it after he saw Luna and Vincent discuss it in the garden previously. He wasn't sure whether Vincent was asking for an opinion about the blueprint or if Luna had actually made it for him.
The latter doesn't seem to be appropriate since Luna had just woken up after a very long slumber. She shouldn't have the time to design a complicated Mage Tower. In the end, he could only think that Vincent had already hired someone to make that blueprint.
Their group chatted for a while longer before they finally landed near the valley that they were about to conquer…
From the communications crystal within the airship, they heard Vincent's voice explaining that only the combatants will join the Celestials in clearing the place. As for the others, they have to wait inside their airship since they will still have to move later once the area has been cleared.
"Ugh… I want to see the Celestials fight…" Calidia couldn't help but look at Lar's group who were about to go outside and join the clearing operation.
Lar's group of five was the only one trained in battle. It is mainly because of their unique physique and acquired talent after the successful experiments made on them.
Based on their assumptions, these five were already as skilled as Magic Knights and as strong as Arch Knights in terms of destructive abilities.
"Haha! Don't worry, we'll tell you how strong they are… I'm a good storyteller!" Ross said as Lar and others laughed. They immediately left the airship and met with the Celestials and Vincent who would also be joining them…
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"Hmm? Are these guys going to be of help?" Luna asked after seeing Lar's group. She was obviously unimpressed by their current strength or at least with the Mana Fluctuations that she could feel from them.
"They should be able to protect themselves. In any case, I will go with them while the three of you can just clear the areas I've previously mentioned." Vincent said as he already arranged a plan beforehand.
"Hmm… Alright… I don't really think that this will be very dangerous. In any case, you're the one supplying me with those potions so I won't complain… Let's go." Luna said as she urged Tara and Rem.
"Wait… I think I've forgotten to give you a weapon… You only have your armor, right?" Vincent suddenly recalled as he saw Rem and Tara bringing out their sword and blade.
"Hmmm? I think my punches are just enough… It's not like I'm going to fight against a Demihuman or your Deity…" Luna said matter of factly.
"T-that's true… However, you can have this for the time being. It not that much compared to a Celestial Weapon but it's should help you a bit." Vincent said as he decided to hand over his Orichalcum Sword.
As soon as she saw the greenish sword in Vincent's hands, her eyes went wide as she could feel that it was probably at the same level as other Celestial Weapons she had seen before!
Vincent was obviously lying when he said that it can't be compared to a Celestial Weapon!
However, she decided not to point it out since she thought that Vincent is just trying to be humble.
As she grasped the sword, she swung it twice to get a good feel of it.
"It's decent… It seems very sharp and also quite heavy… I like it. Are you some sort of swordsmith?" Luna asked.
"Haha… I'm not… I just have a few tricks in my sleeves. In any case, be careful out there. Don't underestimate the Magic Beasts. Most of them have unusual Mana Arts but as long as you're cautious, it shouldn't be a problem…"
Vincent reminded the three once more like a parent.
The three of them nodded at this before they disappeared from his view.
They were now headed to the areas where the three Magic Beasts could be hiding…