Chapter 497 - 495: Winds Rising

On the other side, Hilia didn’t get any answers, so she gave up and let the magic puppet set up camp under the automatic operation of the Heart of the Magic Puppet. Meanwhile, she ran over to chat with Pamisha, Encore, and the two Cat humanoids.

Even though there were two male beings here, one was prettier than the girls, which made Anthony feel a bit out of place.

Thus, Pamisha put him to work as a laborer to prepare dinner for everyone.

The atmosphere inside Dragon Island turned serious, yet here it was unusually relaxed.

"Pamisha, are you also planning to take your chances tomorrow?" Hilia asked.

Pamisha shook her head: "No, Bathing Fire Essence is not something we can enjoy. Anthony also said that after seeing the process of the treasure’s birth tomorrow, we should leave immediately to distance ourselves from the center of conflict."

Hilia nodded.

Pamisha was somewhat stubborn, but Anthony was very cautious.

In a foreign land, Anthony’s intellect allowed Pamisha to stay much safer.

Although Pamisha could defeat three Anthonys, if they were to separately go on adventures around the world, Pamisha’s survival rate might be ten times lower than Anthony’s.

Especially since they like to watch various spectacles.

In the magic world, most spectacles come with deadly danger. Without a reliable ’strategist,’ the strength of a Tier Three is not nearly enough.

Other Tier Two and Three mages wanted to try their luck, hoping to benefit from the conflicts among high-tier mages, while they stayed far away, snapped a photo of the fight over the big cauldron, and left satisfied.

Hilia looked at the two Cat humanoids, "What about you two?"

Miao Bai said: "We’re also leaving tomorrow."

"Hehe, Miao Bai wanted to try and see if he could get the Bathing Fire Essence, but Anthony persuaded him otherwise."

Miao Lan crossed her arms.

"You fool Miao Bai, can you even dream of that? You can’t even measure up to Miao Lan!"

"What if tomorrow on the way back we find some?" Miao Bai grumbled.

"Hehe, it’s better to believe in our benefactor finding it than you."

Anthony said: "I have a hunch that the events on Dragon Island tomorrow might not be simple. Miss Xilia mentioned the Occult has actions planned. Tomorrow’s actions by the Occult might cost Dragon Island dearly; I’m considering leaving sooner to avoid being affected."

Pamisha said: "At least we have to see it with our own eyes to be satisfied. Didn’t you say before that there are many high-tier mages there? Watching their battles will surely benefit us."

Anthony nodded, reluctantly saying: "Alright, but let’s retreat further and watch using the camera."

"Okay." Pamisha did not object.

On this journey, Anthony’s advice has saved them from danger multiple times.

Pamisha looked at Hilia and Encore, "I wonder about Miss Xilia and Miss Anke..."

"We’re in agreement with you." Hilia said.

No lie there; though she didn’t know much, atop the volcano there were indeed many high-tier mages, who disdain scavenging and instead extend their hands directly to take from the spouting trash; the best things were all taken by them.

Chatter went into the night, and after Hilia directed the magic puppet to set up an array, she bid everyone goodbye and they went back to rest.

Night passed quietly, leading into the next day.

Today, Dragon Island Volcano received more attention than the volcanic eruption itself.

When Hilia and Encore flew into the sky on their craft, they discovered many other crafts in the high sky.

As for inside Dragon Island, there was even more to say, with people everywhere.

A lot of people were hidden in the Dragon Island area, and those outside watching were like they were attending some important festival.

Mages have good eyesight, and with the custom camera Anthony gifted, Hilia and Encore could see clearly.

At this moment, they were teamed up with Pamisha and the Mio in pairs, sitting on two-person crafts, watching below from the same altitude.

Encore opened a hidden window, allowing them to speak with Pamisha and others to discuss.

Seeing the throngs of people in Dragon Island City, especially around Dragon Island Volcano, those fearless spectators, Miao Lan exclaimed: "So many people, if there’s a fight, won’t they be doomed? It’s terrifying."

"Miao Lan, don’t be afraid, I’ll protect you."

"Thank you, Miao Bai~"

The interaction between the two caused Hilia to cast a sidelong glance, contemplating whether to sabotage their craft, letting it fall and kill them.

Hilia actually shared Miao Lan’s concern.

She took a secret peek at Rose sitting beside her, and asked in her heart: "Lord Rose, could so many people die from the aftermath of the battle?"

Rose said gently: "Certainly, at least half the people here will die."

"H-how many?!"

Hilia’s heart skipped.

Rose said: "Don’t panic, panicking is useless. Dragon Island’s guardian, Erina, is a Tier Seven Mage, advanced for a hundred years, and has become arrogant. This event might harshly check him."

"However—"

"Hilia." Rose interrupted Hilia, and sternly said: "Your mindset must match your strength. You have the power to save as many as your strength permits. At this level, you can’t save them. There’s ample time to leave before Dragon Island Volcano erupts, they chose to approach it closely to view, thus they must bear the risk.

"I’m not saying they deserve it, only that you can’t save them with your current strength. First ensure you can protect yourself, then consider protecting others."

Hilia fell silent, feeling anxious.

At this moment, a mutation occurred on Dragon Island.

The previously dormant volcano showed red patterns from the summit to the foot, which suddenly appeared, spread, and quickly vanished.

Then, a tremendous suction force arose at the summit, immediately pulling in unaware mages, who screamed painfully.

Only mages of Tier Four and above reacted in time to retreat, avoiding the pull.

The suction gathers the volcanic ash in the sky and Molten Fire inside, forming two lines, one red and one gray.

Beside them came Miao Bai’s envious voice: "So much Molten Fire, if we took it all back, our tribe could definitely obtain a royal selection seat."

Miao Lan hit him: "Don’t have these daydreams, your brain should only think of Miao Lan!"

"Miao Lan will surely get a royal selection seat."

"Hmph, I forgive you."

This time, not just Hilia, even Encore couldn’t help but look over.

Volcanic ash and Molten Fire is flowing into the suction center, gathering at the core.

The surroundings slowly became colder. All viewers saw that mages closer by gradually had a layer of frost forming on them.

They hastily retreated a hundred meters, watching in uncertainty.

This situation led many to speculate and discuss.

Anthony said: "I’ve researched their tragedy a century ago, many details of that disaster were buried, but largely, they match this incident."

Pamisha gasped softly: "Is the tragedy from a century ago recurring?"

"Very possibly."

Pamisha frowned: "Why haven’t the dragon riders taken any actions?"

"Unknown."