Sorcerer: I want to be an Academic Prodigy-Chapter 509 - 507 Mengze City

Chapter 509: Chapter 507 Mengze City

Compared to the ever-restless Thunder Race, the Black Scale Race did not exhibit as strong aggressiveness.

This was actually related to the living habits of the Black Scale Race. Most of them could survive underwater and did not like to be away from water for long periods, so naturally, they did not keep a close watch on the neighboring land.

Therefore, compared to Enkate City, where minor battles were incessant, Mengze City was much more peaceful.

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However, as a crucial fortress, the defensive forces of Mengze City were not to be underestimated. From a distance, the city gave off an imposing and formidable feeling, like a fierce beast that had sunk into deep slumber.

“Is the Black Scale Race said to be a branch of the Sea Race?”

“That’s not incorrect. Just like on land, the ocean has given birth to countless intelligent creatures, even more than on land. These creatures are generally referred to as the ‘Sea Race.’

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In fact, the black scales on the other side of the Moon Pincer Peninsula and this side of the Black Swamplands were just remote branches of the Sea Race.

The main forces of the Sea Race are in the ‘Dragon Luo Star Sea’ and a certain underground dark ocean in the underworld; that’s where the Sea Race’s main headquarters are.”

“Dragon Luo Star Sea, huh? I must take a good look if I get the chance.”

On the deck of Lanque, Ivan and Tanaya chatted idly while looking at the distant outline of the city.

Due to her love of reading from a young age and her access to various rare books, Tanaya had an extremely broad range of knowledge, and sometimes Ivan even felt inferior to her during their conversations.

Ivan also noticed that Tanaya had recently become more sincere, unlike their previous conversations which always seemed to have a layer of deliberate pretense.

This should be the change brought about by the inheritance of the Arcane Star Ancestor, a very positive change in attitude, and a very thorough one at that.

“The environment around the Dragon Luo Star Sea is incredibly complex. Once you become an Arcane Wizard, and I become the Knight King, we can go explore together; otherwise, it would be too dangerous.”

Hearing his reflection, Tanaya followed up on his remark.

“Is that a promise?” Ivan asked, somewhat at a loss for words.

“Yes,” Tanaya nodded earnestly.

“Then you better hurry up; I won’t wait too long,” Ivan said with a light smile.

The dangerous nature of the Dragon Luo Star Sea had a reason; in fact, that area was the center of the surface world.

The main battlefield where dragons and giants fought during the Dragon Ancient Era was there; they were mainly contending for dominance over that region. Nowadays, the main continent there has become fragmented, turning into the Longluo Thousand Islands.

Wider than the Thousand Islands is the ocean, collectively known as the ‘Dragon Luo Star Sea.’

The Dragon Ancient Ruins lay above the Dragon Luo Star Sea.

Even after the fierce battles of the past, the Dragon Luo Star Sea remained prosperous and flourishing, with countless races living there and countless formidable beings emerging from there; outsiders would have to risk a lot to venture there.

Tanaya saying to explore it once reaching Lord level was undoubtedly a sensible suggestion.

“Don’t worry, I, Tanaya, will definitely not fall too far behind you.”

“I’ll be waiting.”

“That settles it then. When the time comes—”

Within a few words, the two of them had made a promise, and while Tanaya originally wanted to say something more, she perceived an uncomfortable scrutiny from behind and swallowed the words at her lips.

Seeing Tanaya hurriedly turn and leave, Ivan did not mind too much.

He, of course, knew whose gaze it was from behind; it was none other than Mara in a certain room, watching Tanaya to prevent any overly intimate gestures between them.

This slightly amused Ivan, the ‘official fiancé.’

No matter what, now was not the time to argue about these things; the priority was to advance with the arcane.

The Lanque quickly moved forward, soon approaching Mengze City. The airship began to slow down and further moved closer above the city walls, eventually stopping in front of a sorcerer tower.

“Marichadon scholar, welcome to Mengze City. Given your noble status, you may directly enter the city, and your airship won’t need to undergo any inspections.”

A team of guards emerged from the sorcerer tower, with the leader stepping forward to greet and clarify that the Lanque could directly fly into Mengze City.

“When did this start?”

Ivan seemed surprised and couldn’t help but ask another question.

“It’s been many years since this started, personally ordered by the City Lord,” the captain of the guards said.

“Thank you for informing me.”

Ivan knew that there was probably some misinformation, but he didn’t delve deeper.

Usually, airships entering important cities needed to go through a series of inspections and registrations, and the process was quite cumbersome.

For the Lanque itself, only the East Capital was an exception since Ivan was a scholar there and enjoyed privileges there.

Now, this privilege has clearly spread to other major cities, and he was, of course, pleased about it.

The Lanque started again, slowly flying past the sorcerer tower and over the city walls, entering the interior of this frontier city.

Mengze City was connected to a barrier city and was far larger in area than the East Capital. In terms of prosperity, it was almost comparable to the East Capital, especially since the Black Shen Marsh was a rich resource area, attracting many explorers and trade caravans.

“The sorcerer stationed in Mengze City is Crov Lito, but I’m not very familiar with him.”

“Hotter?”

Ivan didn’t intend to stay long in the city, and directly instructed the Lanque to head for the barrier outside the city.

Suddenly, an unfamiliar figure appeared beside him, causing him to be alert, but he quickly recognized the trick and immediately identified the person.

“It’s me, indeed. How about it, this disguise must have fooled you,” Hotter said with a chuckle.

“How did you manage this appearance?” Ivan inquired.

“I followed your suggestion. You said the Thunder Dragon was too obvious, and I thought the presence of an Arcane Wizard would not be less conspicuous than an airship.

To avoid causing you trouble, I reluctantly chose to go incognito.”

Hotter didn’t want to stay inside the airship all the time and did not want to stir up any trouble lest it scares off any suspects. After much thought, he decided to lower himself.

An Arcane Wizard, fully suppressing and altering his appearance, was truly a significant act of humility.

“You’ve gone to great lengths.”

This action greatly moved Ivan.

“Haha, I was just fed up with being cooped up inside, wanting to come out and have a look around,” Hotter quickly waved his hand nonchalantly, though his smiling face revealed his inner joy.

Ivan said no more, simply observing Mengze City through the thin protective layer of the airship.

As did Hotter.

With Hotter’s experience and past, he wouldn’t genuinely be interested in a frontier city; he was merely casually observing the surroundings. Looking down at the people coming and going in the city while also keeping an eye out for any potentially dangerous figures.

“Someone is approaching, a friend of yours?”

The Lanque slowly flew over the middle of the city, and at one moment, Hotter noticed someone quickly approaching, clearly aiming for their airship.