I Created Scientific Magic

Chapter 14: The Land of Mages-Grimrelle

Translator: Lonelytree

“Come with me first. This is not a place to chat. The battle just now might expose our whereabouts!” Joni looked at Lin En apologetically, then called everyone to return to the encampment under cover of the night.

With the full moon hanging high in the sky, a desolate and dilapidated village appeared in front of Lin En.

” During Duke Nordland’s conquest, this village was wiped out by a group of mercenaries who infiltrated the village. Now, other than us, there are only a bunch of wild beasts left.” Joni sighed and then whispered to herself. “These damned nobles, the damned Church, and the damned war!”

Lin En looked at Joni with a little surprise. He was not surprised by the girl’s words, but everyone present was probably from a noble family. Was it really good to say that?

Although she had an inexplicable dislike for the nobles, Joni still chose the location of the temporary residence in a noble’s manor.

After experiencing the devastation of war, the huge manor was no longer as glorious as it used to be. The entire yard looked like it was on the verge of collapse, and there were ruins and broken walls everywhere.

The house was not much better. The dilapidated walls were covered in spider webs, and the overturned chairs were covered in thick dust, filled with the smell of decay.

However, this was the residence of the nobles. In order to cope with the war, the huge main residence was almost a small castle. There were a few sentries and even an independent drainage canal. In other words, they did not have to worry about drinking water here.

After entering the manor, Lin En quickly saw the Apprentice Barton, who was guarding the castle!

Compared to his muscular brother, Barton was a counterexample. He could only be described as emaciated, as if a gust of wind could push him down.

Joni and the others carried the sundries to the door and sealed it again. Then, before Lin En asked, she took the initiative to speak.

“Kent is dead!”

Who was Kent?

Lin En was stunned for a moment. He searched through his memories and remembered that Kent was the third disciple of Kru and the only Apprentice who was not present. He did not expect this guy to be dead.

” On the same day that teacher was captured by the Church, Nordland’s guards raided Kent’s hiding place. After that, Barker, Barton, and Will were also pursued. Only the pigeon managed to evade the ambush with his special ability.” Joni explained.

Special ability?

Lin En subconsciously looked at the Apprentice named Pigeon.

She looked a little too young, only about thirteen or fourteen years old. She was not even as tall as his shoulders. Her yellowish face was dotted with sparse freckles, and her hair was messy. She was squatting in a corner feeding a few gray crows.

Lin En thought about it and quickly associated it with the crow’s cry he heard in the tavern. He immediately guessed that Pigeon must have mastered some kind of magic that could control animals.

“I suspect that someone sold our information, which is why the Church was able to find our hiding place so accurately,” Joni said worriedly.

“Then how many people know our hiding place?” Lin En asked the most crucial question.

As Magi who were hunted down and suppressed by the Holy Court, they would never reveal their whereabouts at will. In other words, there must be very few people who knew about it.

Joni was silent for a while, then shook his head. “Normally, only a few of us should know.”

“Could it be that teacher…” Barker asked hesitantly.

“Impossible!” Joni’s eyes narrowed as she scolded resolutely.

Barker immediately shut up.

Lin En didn’t dwell on this question. Instead, he asked the second question that he was most concerned about.

“Then what’s our next plan?”

Lin En regretted his decision to look for these mage apprentices. He had thought that although Joni and the others were being pursued, at least they were united. Even if they could not lead him to another official mage, they could be a good help.

However, it seemed that this was not the case.

If Joni did not have a reliable plan to get rid of the Holy Court’s pursuit, he would find an opportunity to leave this group.

To Lin En, moving alone was safer than following a bunch of stupid teammates.

Barker and Will also looked at Joni in unison. Even the Pigeon who was feeding the gray crows stopped.

They had asked the same question more than once when they were being hunted by the Holy Court, but Joni had evaded it without exception. She would only reveal it when all of them were present.

Joni did not hide anything this time and replied freely. “We will be taking a boat to cross the Sea of Fog and head to the land of Mages, Grimrelle!”

“Does the Land of Mages really exist?” Will, who had been silent, suddenly asked. “But I once heard that outside the Sea of Fog is a land of death. Those who go out to sea can never return.”

“Yes, I’ve been there with our mentor before. That’s the territory of the Mages. There’s no influence of the Holy Court or Mage Hunters. Everyone can study magic there freely!” Joni said firmly.

“It sounds like Ella’s holy land,” Barton murmured. He couldn’t imagine a world where mages could cast spells freely without being hunted down. It could only be described as a dream.

Just like Ella’s Holy Land described in the Bible, it was a place that only the most devout believers could reach after death.

There was no sickness or aging there. Everyone could live in a spacious manor and enjoy the meticulous care of the Dream Fairy.

In the Holy Land, the river flowed with fragrant wine. The wheat fields were cultivated by themselves, and they would automatically bear a full head of wheat. The branches of every tree were covered with juicy steak…

“Ella doesn’t like mages…”

Pigeon, who was squatting in the corner, said weakly, interrupting Barton’s fantasy.

“Then how do we get there?” Will asked anxiously.

Joni hesitated for a moment but still answered truthfully. ” Ur Town is very close to Nordland’s harbor. We can take a boat there. I think… The cripple Lauder should be able to help us.”

Lauder?

Lin En was surprised. The owner of the [Drunkard] Tavern, Old York, had mentioned this name to him before.

Rumor had it that the cripple, Lauder, had been a pirate for a few years when he was young and had made quite a name for himself. It was only when he was robbing a merchant ship that his leg was broken, and he had to play dead to escape.

However, it was this experience that changed his luck. After that great battle, most of the pirate leaders died, and Lauder, who was lucky enough to survive, became the de facto pirate leader.

However, this guy changed overnight. He did not continue the pirating life but instead started a serious business. Now, he controlled the wine trade between Ur Town and the port. He could be said to be the biggest local tyrant in the entire west of Nordland.

When Lin En thought of the rumors in the market, he immediately realized that the so-called wine trade was just a disguise. Lauder’s real business should be to maintain the connection between the land of mages and the outside world.

“In short, we have to hurry up. The path to Grimrelle only opens up temporarily during the Radiant Moon period.” Joni swiftly drew out the long sword at her waist and simply drew the location of Ur Town and the port on the ground. She also marked the route of action with the sword mark.

“Tomorrow morning, we will set off and take a detour around Mount Cordeso. It shouldn’t attract any attention. According to astrology, this year’s Radiant Moon will last for five days.”

Joni explained the general plan. Seeing that Lin En and the others had memorized it, she used a fireball spell to destroy all the images.

“That’s it for tonight!” In the burning fire, Joni looked around at everyone and finally added. “Pigeon, I’ll leave the night watch to you. Tomorrow, Carl will carry you on his back.”

Why me?

When his name was called, Lin En touched his nose and felt extremely depressed. Was he being bullied because he was the newbie?