I Pioneered Scientific Magic

Chapter 214: Cody: You Must Be the Greatest Wizard!

A kingdom perched atop the mountains, huh?

Lynn's interest was piqued instantly because what Iyeta Harbor lacked most right now were all sorts of ores.

"Now, who's in charge of the Hadralata Kingdom?" Lynn inquired.

"It's the old king, Bazeel-Hadralata III..." Cody began to explain.

According to the intelligence they gathered, it seemed this King Bazeel's health wasn't too robust lately, coupled with his advanced age, it was estimated he wouldn't last much longer.

However, for some unknown reason, this old king hadn't named an heir to the throne yet. Currently, the two highest-profile princes were at loggerheads, causing upheaval throughout the kingdom...

"So, there's a possibility of a succession war erupting within the kingdom?" Lynn pondered.

"Not necessarily, it depends on the declaration of the Archbishop..." Cody cautiously responded.

Rumors even circulated within the kingdom suggesting that the Archbishop, dissatisfied with the old king's choices, deliberately delayed the process.

Lynn nodded, then inquired further about the recent developments regarding William's fleet before waving Cody and the others off to rest.

Once Cody and his companions left, Orlando spoke up. "Dean Lynn, are you quite interested in this Hadralata Kingdom?"

Lynn smiled and asked, "What do you think Iyeta lacks most at the moment?"

"It should be time..." Orlando hesitated for a moment before responding. "True, but it's also lacking ores and labor... things that the Hadralata Kingdom possesses," Lynn explained.

Additionally, Cody and the others' seafaring experiences had revealed more vulnerabilities within the Misty Sea than he had imagined.

Over two months ago, when they had just returned to Iyeta, he had sent people to confirm.

At that time, the mist at sea had only slightly weakened, visibility had improved from two meters to three. Lynn had initially thought it was due to Victorio's timely intervention, but now it seemed the legendary magic that had been lifted had yet to entirely dissipate.

The magical energy once shrouded within the white mist was gradually dispersing. In the future, it might become noticeable even from afar with the naked eye.

Lynn didn't intend to sit idly by, waiting for the clergy to come knocking. If that happened, Iyeta Harbor would be the first to suffer because it was the gateway to the land of wizards. In times of peace, this geographical location was highly advantageous, yet in times of war, it could easily become the focal point of attacks.

The best solution was to shift the battleground elsewhere, like the Hadralata Kingdom.

Not only did it have the resources they needed, but the potential succession war within the kingdom, the dispute between the clergy and the king... all were excellent entry points.

More importantly, there were many oppressed individuals there, signifying numerous potential allies.

"So, you plan to interfere in this succession war and support someone willing to support the wizards as the king?" Orlando asked in astonishment, thinking it wouldn't be an easy task.

Lynn neither nodded nor shook his head. Perhaps it was a decent strategy, but understanding the country's current situation was crucial before making a decision.

Of course, it would also require discussions with the council.

"Oh, by the way, isn't Master Dennis currently working on improving the airships?" Lynn suddenly remembered, asking about it. He intended to enhance the efficiency of cargo transportation, hence diverting Dennis and the others' focus towards airship modifications.

"It should be done in another two days. That airship seems even larger than a dragon, packed with an entire alchemy workshop." Orlando reminisced, portraying it as a fortress in the sky.

...

Cody spent two leisurely days within the harbor city, witnessing its novelty and prosperity.

Especially paper and glass - at first glance, Cody sensed the immense value these commodities held.

He had no doubt that the nobles would go crazy for them! This dazzling, translucent glass was akin to an artificially manufactured gem, symbolizing a continuous source of wealth.

The shipworkers, on the other hand, were particularly enticed by the work in Iyeta Harbor that paid eight to fifteen silver coins per month. Considering they risked their lives on ships and only received three or four silver coins as wages each month, the jealousy of the underprivileged and miners in the harbor city burned brightly.

On the evening of the second day, Cody received another summons from the esteemed Dean. As soon as Lynn spoke, his words astonished him.

"From now on, the trade route between Hadralta and Iyeta will change from once a year to every month, or even every half-month!"

"But, Dean, there are often storms and whirlpools in the Misty Sea; only Mondays are relatively safe." Cody cautiously reminded, deeply skeptical if the new city lord had forgotten about this fact.

"You needn't worry about that. I don't intend for you to travel by ship," Lynn reassured with a smile.

Not travel by ship? Then how would they cross the Misty Sea?

Cody was completely puzzled.

Fly? Was that even possible?

Only after following Lynn and the others to the alchemy workshop did Cody realize they really intended to fly.

Before him stood a colossal craft, a hundred meters in length, entirely blue with runes covering its surface, exuding an air of mystique.Uptodated from n0v𝒆lbIn.(c)o/m

"This is the latest model of an aerial skyship capable of carrying ten tons of cargo, flying steadily above four thousand meters, with a speed ranging from seventy to a hundred and twenty kilometers per hour..." With each word Lynn spoke, Cody and the rest became more astounded, feeling their minds were insufficient to comprehend.

Flying at four thousand meters, a speed of a hundred and twenty kilometers per hour, and carrying ten tons of cargo? What did that even mean?

It meant they could transport various goods, reach the capital of Hadralta from this harbor city in a single day, bypassing whirlpools and sea storms, and conduct a trade...

It was simply insane!

Considering the entire process they previously had to endure - land carriage followed by a sea voyage, which usually took more than half a month...

Now, just a day!

Cody looked at Lynn, his face brimming with deep respect, unable to hold back his words.

"You must be the greatest wizard..."

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