I Pioneered Scientific Magic - Chapter 289 (Patreon)

Chapter 289: The Power of Magic Triumphs Over All Mundanity!

As he gazed upon the estate now turned to ruins, Hatar's heart bled.

He had foreseen this place becoming a battleground, but with only two days' time, it was too hurried. There was no chance to relocate all those precious belongings, let alone anticipate the complete destruction of the entire estate, leaving nothing behind for himself...

The gold, silver, and various treasures stored in the treasury had now all turned into debris...

However, Hatar dared not voice any dissent. The thousands of guards who had intruded into the estate, along with the immensely powerful Archbishop Anluke, were wiped out in a single strike. Such a change in the heavens, wielding the power of thunder, could only be described as terrifying...

Previously, he had heard of Rickman leading the vast army to ashes amidst a rain of fire, immensely fearful but without a concrete concept in mind.

Now, Hatar experienced firsthand this indescribable sense of powerlessness.

The power of legendary magic surpassed all worldly means!

Whether it was his carefully trained thousands of crossbowmen or those secretly nurtured knightly bloodlines, they all appeared laughable under such power...

Hatar could only console himself silently; the stronger these wizards became, the better they could resist the onslaught of the empire and the church.

They had to rely on the control the king and nobles held over the grassroots to suppress the tide of dissent among the vast followers.

And soon, he would become the king. Then, the palace would be his abode, the palace treasury his own, and compared to what he would gain, the losses would be insignificant...

With the guidance of the alchemical array gone, the artificial thunderstorms quickly ceased.

However, the intense electric currents and scorching temperatures still pervaded the entire ruins, creating an electromagnetic area that ordinary people couldn't approach...

"Do you think Anluke is dead?" Lynn stared at the devastated estate before suddenly inquiring.

"That kind of magic, I'm afraid no one could withstand it..." Anthony spoke solemnly, then chuckled. "I suppose that Archbishop might have turned to charcoal or dust in the wind?"

"Not necessarily." Lynn shook her head.

Although Anthony's level as a wizard was much higher, his insight might not be broader. After all, Lynn had crossed paths within the city of Greynir with Ougust, who had transcended the realm of great wizards.

The opponent could turn the entire magic city into their own domain, healing rapidly from any injury by drawing strength. Even if they were nearly beaten to death, they could recover within seconds. So, if the one inside the estate was Ougust, there might be a chance they survived...

The terrifying power unleashed through the celestial phenomena was immense, but it was spread too thinly across the entire estate!

"Let's go, let's head down!" Lynn raised a hand, and the rubble around the tower immediately trembled, as if guided by some force, flying up and piling together, forming a long ramp.

Meanwhile, Anthony turned to look at the nobles who were sitting in shock on the ground, their faces contorted due to muscle spasms. He cast a spell to lift them up, as they were still reeling from the legendary magic's impact.

Though these people lacked courage and ability, for now, they were relied upon to control and pacify the kingdom's resistance...

At this moment, the periphery of the estate was already taken control of by the arriving Ham's riflemen.

As for the thousands of guards who were originally surrounding the area to prevent escape, they were all petrified by the thunderbolt from the sky, surrendering without any resistance.

Cody was no exception. He remained stunned for a while before coming back to his senses, his face drained of color. He realized everything had gone terribly wrong.

He blamed Lord William in his mind for not heeding his advice, for insisting on breaking ties with these seemingly formidable wizards.

It was too late now. Cody could imagine those wizards using the most terrifying magic against him, especially since he had lured Anluke and others here.

He just wished for a quicker death...

However, to Cody's surprise, Lynn approached him with a smile and patted his shoulder, speaking approvingly, "Well done, Cody. Without you, the plan wouldn't have gone so smoothly..."

Huh? Hm? Ah?

Cody's expression shifted from fear to confusion and eventually to bewilderment. He almost doubted whether he misheard.

"Lord Lynn, what... what exactly is going on?" Cody stuttered in confusion.

"In fact, William has always been under my influence." Lynn chuckled in response.

After bringing Anluke and the others here, Cody had no more purpose. But Lynn had no intention of burning bridges.

While what the other side did wasn't in his favor, it was indeed acting according to William's orders—essentially, following Lynn's plan.

Previously, Lynn had advised William several times not to rashly oppose them, which was why Lynn was willing to give him an out.

Cody stood still for a long time, taking a while to realize that Lord William was actually playing him?

Bringing Anluke and others into this estate wasn't to capture these wizards but to lure them into a trap...

"Lord Lynn, how should we deal with these surrendered guards? Should we execute them all?" At this point, Ham approached cautiously, inquiring.

"No, they were just misled by Anluke and don't represent a betrayal to the kingdom..." Hatar hurriedly intervened, revealing his identity as the heir, swiftly bringing this frightened group of guards under his control.

Indeed, the royal guards were the most elite and loyal troops under Bazeel's command, but expecting every single one to be steadfast and never surrender was overly optimistic.

While Hatar was subduing the guards, Lynn instructed Ham to surround the estate. If anything seemed amiss, they would fire into the sky, and reinforcements would arrive shortly.

Hatar's estate was massive, and even with magic clearing these areas completely, it would take at least half a day. Finding Anluke, who might have been crushed into bits or turned to dust, amidst this chaos was extremely challenging.

But they had more pressing matters at hand. If the King Bazeel managed to escape, all their efforts would be in vain, even if Hatar ascended the throne, it wouldn't be enough to convince the masses.

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