Three days later, O'dor stood atop a hill, looking at the scenery in the valley below. Somewhat regretfully, he said, "I destroyed the illusion barrier here. It probably won't be long before the Dark Elves discover this place."
"Uncle, what if we take the initiative and tell the Dark Elves about this place before they find it?" Velin suggested.
Upon hearing this, Kyle understood his lord's intentions after a moment's thought.
"Do whatever you want. We've already taken what needed taking and searched everywhere that needed searching. As you put it, our fate with this place has come to an end," O'dor replied calmly.
"As for following that Legendary Mage's example and setting up a new illusion, I'd like to think I still have some moral standards."
"That's called refusing to associate with his kind," Velin praised.
"Hahaha, that's a fitting description."
Watching his uncle laugh heartily, Velin was certain that using that ruin as leverage would persuade the Dark Elves to help them establish contact with the merfolk.
"If you want to get rich, aside from robbery, trade is the only way."
With a sigh, Velin led Kyle and O'dor toward the southeast of Saker Island.
According to the directions Clarissa had given them, Ilus City lay beneath the cliffs in the southeast of Saker Island.
Above the sea, Velin stood in midair and looked at Ilus City embedded in the cliff face. He could not help but remark, "What a peculiar place to build a city."
O'dor carefully observed the surroundings before speaking. "This location is excellent. There's a harbor beneath the city, suitable for trading with the merfolk."
"There are three Mage Towers on the left side of the cliff and two on the right, all used for defense."
"There should be something hidden above the city.