After arriving in Iron Guard City, Short Touch Wand had the honor of staying in Lord Haimerson's residence.
Haimerson was one of Iron Guard City's three great powers. Although Short Touch Wand lived in the servants' quarters, it was still far more luxurious than his student dormitory in Nolan.
But Short Touch Wand now wanted nothing more than to roll back to his dormitory in Nolan. Iron Guard City had been far too... stifling lately.
The plague in the western district had left him too afraid to even step outside. All he could do was stay in his room and constantly browse the Spellcaster Forum.
Out of boredom, Short Touch Wand made a post about Iron Guard City in the daily section, but it quickly sank into obscurity.
However, not long afterward, he suddenly received a new reply. Short Touch Wand immediately opened his post.
'What plague?' Replying user: Kindler of the Flame.
Kindler of the Flame!
The moment Short Touch Wand saw that name, he sat bolt upright in bed. Many Magic Net users might not have reacted to it, but for Short Touch Wand... a veteran gamer, seeing that name was no different from a priest witnessing the God of Holy Light descend in person.
'I'm not entirely sure about the details. My city has just been a little chaotic lately. Also, I know who you are, sir, so I wanted to ask when we'll be able to play World Rift.'
Short Touch Wand immediately threw all thoughts of the plague out of his mind. He had no friends in this city, and his few relatives were living well enough in the residence, so his concern about the plague had remained at nothing more than worry.
'The first test version of World Rift will be available soon. Also,