A Librarian Came to Black Dragon City

"Prime Minister Excellency, the Wyvern Riders have spotted a force from City of Radiance at the pass, and they have many skilled warriors!"

A powerful Mage Corps is heading towards Black Dragon City, and the news has alarmed the city's higher-ups.

After all, according to intelligence, that mage team not only included the "Grand Scholar" Cavo Ramirez, the top of the "Ten Great Legends," but also many other high-ranking mages who were once quite famous in City of Radiance.

Although the entire team consisted of only two hundred people, there were at least thirty to fifty high-level mages of Third Tier or above.

This is an extremely powerful force capable of threatening the safety of a large city.

However, this group was not wearing the iconic red robes of City of Radiance, but rather the same coarse gray linen robes as Cavo, dressed like wandering mages.

Upon receiving the news, Ymir immediately went to the fighting arena behind the city hall and found Rein, who was fiercely fighting a Fourth Tier Kolman Warrior.

In the fighting arena, the two exchanged blows, each punch landing with a resounding thud.

"Good! Lord City Lord's punch is likely to severely injure a Fourth Tier earth dragon."

"Hahaha, Gaimon, don't stop! Doctor Rein is Elder Wudo's man, you have to help the tribe warriors beat him up!"

"Exactly, we don't usually have this opportunity."

"However, the city lord is truly formidable. Despite only being at the Third Tier the Transcendent, even Gaimon can no longer defeat him, and there aren't many in the tribe who can beat him."

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There were many spectators around, and shouts could be heard everywhere.

Although the Kolman Warrior accepted Rein, the tribe's custom was that only the strong had the right to choose a spouse.

Rein had "occupied" their Elder Wudo, he naturally had to accept the warriors' challenge.

Now his abilities have been recognized by everyone.

As the fight went on, Rein suddenly noticed Ymir entering, stopped, and asked, "Your Ymir, were you looking for me?"

In the blink of an eye, the wounds on his body from the beating he had just sustained had healed completely.

"Hmm. Lord City Lord, I have urgent intelligence."

Ymir looked at the shirtless man in front of her, a strange light flashing in her eyes.

In just one month, Rein's fighting skills improved dramatically every day, a progress so rapid that it astonished everyone in the city who knew him.

Someone of Ymir's Transcendent could immediately tell that Rein's martial arts had become "mastered." His techniques were more flexible, and he was beginning to incorporate his own unique understanding.

She knew very well that she had touched the threshold of "fist intent".

The speed of progress is simply unbelievable.

For anyone else, it would be impossible without eight or ten years of arduous practical training.

However, Ymir was used to this guy who always managed to create miracles.

"Master Cavo is here?"

When Rein heard this news from Ymir, he wasn't too surprised.

After all, he had invited Cavo to Black Dragon City for a chat when he was in Black Wind Territory.

To his slight surprise, the old man did not come alone, but brought a Mage Corps of several hundred people.

"Yes. Although in this situation a diplomat should be sent to handle the negotiations, since it's Master Cavo's coming, I think you'd better go in person, Rein."

When the sudden arrival of the Radiant Mage Corps was mentioned, Ymir's expression remained largely unchanged.

After all, no matter what the Mage Corps's intentions were, Black Dragon City could handle them now.

"How much longer until they reach the city?" Rein asked.

Ymir: "About two hours."

"Oh."

Rein thought for a moment and said, "That old man doesn't like crowds, so we don't need too many people. Your Highness Ymir, I'll trouble you to accompany me."

Regardless of his stance, whether it was Cavo's cultivation or his character, Rein felt that he was the most respectable elder he had ever met.

Moreover, he had already guessed the purpose of the visitor's trip, so he should personally go out of the city to welcome him.

Ymir: "Okay."

After taking a bath and changing into a formal lord's robe, Rein and Ymir went to the city gate to greet him.

He had assumed that Master Cavo would use magic to conceal his presence and quietly enter the city, as he had done before. But to his surprise, Master Cavo didn't use any concealment spells this time. He simply led his Mage Corps into the city in a line, just like any other hunters entering the city.

This group of imposing mages naturally attracted everyone's attention.

Soon, others recognized Cavo and his group.

"Look, that's Master Cavo from City of Radiance!"

"Wow, it really is! There's also [Grand Judge] Mitabiya Yarnah, Ward Sabaku, and Sabira. Those Gray Robe Mage following Master Cavo are all Red Robe Archmage from City of Radiance!"

"My God. Are they here to cause trouble for Black Dragon City?"

"It doesn't seem like it. Didn't you see that Lord Rein and Ymir came out of the city to greet us?"

"What exactly is going on?"

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Although Rein doesn't care much about aristocratic etiquette, he certainly wouldn't do something as impolite as making Master Cavo queue up to enter the city.

He and Ymir saw the Mage Corps and walked straight over to them.

Rein greeted him with a smile, "Master Cavo, it's been a long time."

Ymir, standing to the side, also performed a princess's curtsy.

Cavo smiled kindly and said, "Young friend Rein, Princess Ymir, it's been a long time."

He paused, looked at the massive city, and then laughed, "Your 'Black Dragon City' has given me and the world a great surprise."

"It's a long story."

The city gates weren't the place for conversation, so Rein smiled and said, "Please come in."

He paused, then turned to the mages behind Cavo and said, "Please, everyone."

Everyone replied, "Lord Rein, you're too kind."

Cavo did not choose to conceal his identity, Ymir naturally arranged for officials to receive the Mage Corps with high honors. The group entered the city in a grand procession.

Rein and Cavo entered the city.

As they walked, the two began to chat.

Looking at the bustling streets and crowded shops, Cavo remarked with considerable emotion, "My projection visited half a month ago. Back then, the city wasn't even this large. I never imagined it would grow into such a magnificent city in such a short time. Young friend Rein, you have truly built a 'city of miracles'!"

"Master Cavo is too kind."

Rein shook his head with a smile, saying self-deprecatingly, "I'm just a hands-off city lord. His Highness Ymir and everyone else are the biggest contributors to Black Dragon City's current scale."

Upon hearing this, Cavo smiled but didn't say anything more.

His wisdom was enough for him to see everything clearly.

This city was the "City of Radiance" he had once envisioned. Unfortunately, that city had gone astray. In his lifetime, he didn't have the energy to build a second City of Radiance.

I never expected to see this "Black Dragon City".

Just by looking at the courage of Rein and Ymir to give up their private lordship rights, Cavo understands that this will be the greatest "city of miracles" of this era!

This is also the most important reason why he decided to come here.

The two discussed a wide range of topics, including population, economy, and policy.

Rein never sensed any aggressive aura from this "top of the Ten Great Legends" old man; Cavo always gave off the feeling of a kind and amiable old grandfather.

The two had become quite familiar with each other because of a drinking session in Black Wind Territory. Rein spoke without any formality, saying, "Master Cavo, putting everything else aside, we didn't have enough to drink last time. Now that you're in Black Dragon City, we must have a good drink together!"

Cavo laughed and said, "Haha, the old man has been thinking about this meal you had."

He paused, then added, "However, I'm afraid this time it will take a little longer than usual. And you won't mind me bringing so many people without prior notice, will you?"

When Rein heard that the Mage Corps was coming, he already guessed what was going on.

Hearing Cavo say this, he became even more direct, saying, "To be honest, I'd like to ask you to stay in Black Dragon City. I've remembered what you said about the librarian. Although our city library isn't finished yet, we've already reserved space, just waiting for you to come."

"Haha, great!"

Cavo burst into hearty laughter.

He didn't beat around the bush and agreed on the spot, saying, "When I came here before, I saw the recruitment notices posted in the city and heard that Black Dragon Academy was short of teachers. So, this old man is shamelessly trying to find jobs for my disciples and their descendants, hence this trouble."

Rein's face lit up with joy. "Welcome!"

Their "Black Dragon Academy" is indeed still somewhat lacking in teaching staff. The Mechanic Academy, Medical Academy, and Warrior Academy are barely holding on with the help of top-tier professionals, but the Mage Academy is the weakest link.

Moreover, with the city's population skyrocketing, there is a huge shortage of Transcendent mentors at the academy.

City of Radiance is the only power besides the "Mage Guild" that possesses a complete magical system!

Now that Master Cavo has brought these City of Radiance mages, they have not only solved the immediate problem and filled the gaps, but also raised the overall level of their "Black Dragon Academy" to a new level.

As for the disciples and followers that Cavo brought with him...

In fact, when he entered the city, Rein only glanced at the system and it had already identified the identities of the high-ranking mages in the Mage Corps.

There is not a single member of the Five Great Families.

Clearly, these are Master Cavo's "direct followers".

The founding of City of Radiance is quite different from Cavo's original city-building philosophy.

Therefore, in addition to the Five Great Families and those who were quite noble, some people were also "excluded".

These are the "loyal followers" who uphold Cavo's "City of Freedom" ideals.

Despite being considered losers in political struggles, Master Cavo and these high-ranking mages, with their combined strength, could enjoy high-ranking positions and generous salaries anywhere in the two great empires.

Choosing to come to Black Dragon City reflects Cavo's optimism about its Black Dragon City, and also his confidence in Rein. These few hundred people, though few in number, are a significant boost to Black Dragon City, promising a bright future.

Master Cavo explained the purpose of their visit, Mage Corps received a warm welcome from the residents of Black Dragon City.

They no longer visited as guests, but joined the city as permanent residents.

Ymir and the officials were in charge of arranging the arrival of the Mage Corps, while Rein and Cavo strolled around the city.

Upon reaching the center of Black Dragon Avenue and seeing the colossal stone statue of Rein, Cavo's expression suddenly turned grave. He said, "Actually, I have another very important matter to tell you. Kipling Winster is not dead. Moreover, not only is he alive, but he has created a very troublesome problem: he has rallied all the cities of Radiant City to worship the evil god. The Five Great Families have surrendered their souls to the evil god and have completely fallen."

For the indigenous people of the Ice Ridge Wasteland, all the gods except the "Seventy-Two Divine Generals" are evil gods.

They firmly believed in the teachings left by their ancestors, that worshipping evil gods would bring destruction to the world and drag everyone into the abyss.

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Rein listened quietly, his brow furrowing slightly.

He had actually learned from Black Gold's intelligence that Kipling was not dead.

However, he didn't expect to hear something even more serious from Cavo.

Cavo said, "I don't know what methods Kipling used to make the city's residents worship an evil god. But now, statues of the Three-Eyed Evil God have appeared everywhere in City of Radiance. Even some of my old acquaintances and friends have become devout Evil God Fanatic. Their fanatical behavior terrifies me."

"This"

Upon hearing this, Rein had a vague feeling that something was wrong.

Cavo's description gave him a vision: the entire city of City of Radiance was kneeling devoutly beneath the idols, praying for the arrival of the evil god.

Rein had never had any religious beliefs, but he knew that it was definitely a problem to get everyone to believe in something in a short period of time!

Cavo continued, "I once fought against that 'Evil God's Will' in City of Radiance. Even after I broke the seal on my physical body, I couldn't defeat that will. I even know that even mutual destruction wouldn't destroy that trace of will. It has already spread, so it won't disappear. Fortunately, this world has the restriction of the Fifth-tier Extraordinary, otherwise, if the evil god descended, the world would probably be forever doomed."

Upon hearing this, Rein looked at Cavo in shock. "Your main body didn't defeat him either?"

Evil God's Will that strong?

Perhaps even the "Number One Under Heaven" Cavo couldn't beat him?

Even a wisp of will cannot be killed?

Cavo nodded, his expression growing increasingly grave. "After the fight, I realized something even more. My deduction is that behind that 'will' is probably not some ancient remnant fragment, but a living deity! I never imagined there was a living deity in this world. He is absorbing the power of faith, growing stronger and stronger. Perhaps one day he will bring catastrophic consequences."

Now that Cavo has chosen to join Black Dragon City, there's nothing to hide.

Hearing this, Rein's eyes flickered, and he said solemnly, "Master Cavo, the information I have regarding this 'evil god' might explain something. To be honest, we have confirmed the existence of humans at the Fifth-tier Extraordinary or above Beyond the Mist. That 'evil god,' if I'm not mistaken, is the alien who defeated the [Black Emperor] Moises back then."

"What?!"

Upon hearing this, Cavo's gaze remained fixed.