Keli's smile was gentle, making him look more like a merchant than a wizard.
The young wizards of the Glory Wizard Alliance were already rubbing their hands together, ready to show off their skills.
The two wizard factions were close, but that did not mean their paths were similar. The Glory Wizard Alliance still leaned toward alchemy, while the Northern Empire's Mage Corps remained more inclined toward the elemental side.
The Northern Kingdom was vast and rich in resources, with a total population clearly smaller than that of the Glory Empire, so it was not lacking in resources.
Dole had not gathered much information beforehand. Hearing this, he was somewhat stunned. The Northern Kingdom was rich in crystals—this was rather unexpected.
Crystals, like metals, had extensive applications in alchemy. They were especially important in magic arrays, where all kinds of crystals occupied a substantial share, followed by metals.
The group descended from the fortress walls and arrived beneath them, then quickly headed toward the center.
The young wizards of the Imperial Mage Corps led the way in front, chatting with the wizards from the Glory Empire. They seemed to get along very well and were likely acquainted from many years ago.
They walked ahead, while Mazzaro, Keli, and Dole followed behind.
At that moment, Keli sent a voice transmission. "Our Southwest Branch will arrive shortly. Please wait a little while, Wizard Dole."
Dole was looking over the surrounding scenery. It seemed little different from when he had come here years ago; there had been virtually no change.
He replied, "It's fine. I'll wait."
Everything in the fortress was military-controlled goods, so there certainly would not be anything too high-grade. Dole only wanted an intermediary, nothing more. He would simply wait for that person to arrive.
Keli nodded and sighed in