Chapter 3: No Good People in Wildfire Town (Part 1)
Fortunately, Dudu Luo no longer has to endure such humiliating treatment now
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Of course, this title is one he has taken upon himself. In reality, Duoduo Luo is merely a low-level first-tier magician, and unfortunately, he is not young anymore. During the magical assessment, he was also determined to lack the potential for further advancement in magic.
His current formal title is: The Honorable Master Doduolo the Magician
Moreover, his arrival in Wildfire Town was certainly an accident—he went bankrupt
In Wildfire Town, there is everything: inns, taverns, casinos, and brothels, as well as secret hideouts of various bandit groups. In the black market of illegal trade, one can purchase many officially prohibited goods, along with the trading posts of mercenary tribes
To be precise, he took a liking to an object hanging around Xia Ya Lei Ming's neck
He once had a very "glorious" deed. While studying in the capital, one evening, he happened to encounter a lady on a small path. As a result, the two merely exchanged a glance. The lady, upon seeing Duoduo's appearance, was so frightened that her complexion changed dramatically, and then she shouted, "Indecent behavior!"
The geographical location of Wildfire Town is not particularly favorable, yet it is precisely that most delicate point nestled in the crevice. The Wildfire Plateau lacks other resources; it is abundant in forests, valleys, and basins. The land here is barren, and the climate is also the most peculiar.
The two great empires seem to have reached an understanding; if the Byzantines occupy this place, the Odin people will certainly come over, and if the Odin people take control, the Byzantines will inevitably send troops to expel them. However, neither side has truly experienced the long-term garrisoning of troops in such a cursed place, so as long as the other party does not occupy this region, they will simply let it be, effectively turning this area into a no-man's land.
If an adverb must be added, it should be "extremely very" sleazy
A few days ago, several large merchant groups from the southern Byzantine region suffered heavy losses due to robberies by bandits. They pooled their resources to hire a mercenary tribe to drive away the bandit group, establishing this place as an important distribution center for goods and declaring it under "protection" from the town.
To sue a wizard for failing to repay a debt, and even escalating the matter to the Wizarding Guild
Duoduo tried to make his smile appear more amiable, but evidently, his efforts were in vain. For when Shaya Leiming saw him, his first reaction was one of complete vigilance; one hand gripped the fire fork at his waist, while the other quickly and tightly covered his pocket.
Unfortunately, the chamber of commerce to which he owes money is a legitimate organization protected by imperial law. In order to recover the debt, they even went to the Mage Guild of the Church in the royal capital to file a lawsuit against Dodoro
This is a paradise for adventurers
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This is a very absurd matter: a wizard renowned for his nobility and wealth could actually go bankrupt and resort to books
In the end, Duoduo could only go into hiding and leave for a distant land. He hoped to try his luck in this lawless territory of wildfires.
Such places are only regarded as a buffer zone for conflict when two great empires are preparing for war; otherwise, in peacetime, no one bothers to take a second glance.
If one were to identify the most chaotic place on the entire continent, it would undoubtedly be Wildfire Town
There are also the surrounding dwarf tribes, the filthy and timid goblin clans that are as numerous as ants, and the swampy forests filled with marshes
The term "anarchic paradise" is the most fitting description for Wildfire Town
When Shaya Leiming walked into the town, he did not attract anyone's attention. The tattered wolf skin cloak he wore made him look more like a beggar, and the fire fork inserted at his waist would at most lead people to think of him as a "mentally unstable" beggar
He is very thin, extremely thin, skin and bones, yet his cheeks have two horizontal bulges. Coupled with a pair of inverted eyebrows and triangular eyes, he exudes a lewd and sinister aura. Even when he smiles, he resembles that kind of creepy uncle who entices young girls.
Unfortunately, he later discovered that the ancient book he had obtained was nothing more than a counterfeit artifact fabricated by an antiquities dealer
As Shaya roamed the streets of Wildfire Town like a hungry wolf, a greedy gaze shot towards him from the entrance of a shop by the roadside
At present, on https://mhetushu.com, Duoduo saw Xia Ya Leiming
The profession of a magician, while noble, refers specifically to those true high-level magicians who can summon wind and rain. For low-level magicians like him, who possess no magical potential, the only way out is to seek a mercenary group or tribe to serve as a hired hand, earning a modest living. If fortune smiles upon him, he might even encounter a rural noble who has not seen much of the world, and could potentially be invited as a distinguished guest.
This is truly a scandal unprecedented in a thousand years! Duoduo has lost all reputation in the royal capital, becoming a huge joke in the magical community. Even in the royal capital, the notoriety of this lowly junior magician has, at one point, surpassed that of many long-established great magicians.
However, this incident truly occurred to Duoduo Luo—he stumbled upon an ancient text that contained a method to significantly enhance his magical abilities. This discovery ignited Duoduo Luo's ambition, prompting him to borrow funds from a trading association to purchase a large quantity of magical materials for this research. ... Then ... Unfortunately, his magical research failed, and he had consumed more than half of the materials. This discovery ignited Duoduo Luo's ambition, prompting him to borrow funds from a trading association to purchase a large quantity of magical materials for this research. ... Then ... Unfortunately, his magical research failed, and he had consumed more than half of the materials
Every year, the cold air from the north brings a prolonged cold winter lasting up to three months to the wildfires. After winter, the warm sea breeze from the south moves northward, making people feel lethargic and unwilling to move. The alternating cold and hot weather from the north and south creates ample rainfall here, and during the summer, the land becomes muddy.
Even a tailor in the town's tailor shop might very well be a fugitive who has been wanted by two great empires for many years
If one were to describe Duoduo's appearance with the most accurate term, it would undoubtedly be: sleazy
Hello, young man, would you like to make a deal
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As for the only town here, Wildfire Town, it has become a refuge for various complex groups of people on the continent. It is a paradise for criminals, fugitives, thieves, robbers, unscrupulous merchants, adventuring teams, and many other intricate groups.
Shaya Leiming was soon blocked in his path
Let us put it this way: with his appearance, walking down the street at night, even if he does nothing, he will undoubtedly attract the suspicious gaze of the patrolling soldiers
Therefore, in the capital or other large cities, Duoduo has no opportunities for development; he can only run to impoverished and remote places like Wildfire Town to try his luck
From the perspective of a magician, the moment Dodo saw the object around Shaya's neck, he could not help but feel a surge of greed.
Moreover, there are truly no resources here that are related to the livelihood and national interests of the people, making it somewhat of a superfluous area
The small town is located in the southern part of the Wildfire Plain, yet it is an area that is neglected by authorities. When it comes to issues of affiliation, it can truly be said that "the banners on the city walls change with the whims of the rulers"
Currently, Duoduo has the most noble profession on the continent, the most noble, without exception
Although he was so hungry that he felt dizzy, upon clearly seeing the appearance of the guy blocking his path, he immediately shuddered
On the prairie, winter is both cold and dry, while summer is both hot and humid
On the wild plains, there are no other resources, only fierce beasts and the scattered small tribes of indigenous people. These tribes, both righteous and wicked, act as mercenary groups when there is business, raising a flag to signify their allegiance, and when there is no business, they cover their faces with cloth and resort to robbery.
The true name of Wildfire Town is not actually Wildfire Town. In fact, it has several informal names—this is primarily due to the confusion surrounding the actual ownership of the wildfires.
Honest and straightforward individuals are best advised not to reside in such places
As a magician, being deceived by those despicable counterfeit antique merchants is an utter humiliation for Duoduo
It was a stone that appeared dull and gray, lacking any luster
The northern Odin people, accustomed to the cold climate of ice and snow, are not suited to the humid heat of summer here. The people of the southern Byzantine Empire, on the other hand, cannot endure the dry cold of winter.
The result attracted the patrolling guards, who indiscriminately bound him and took him back. Duoduo attempted to defend himself, but they merely said, "You have the appearance of someone who might molest little girls."
But...! ... Almighty Lord above, Duoduo Luo dares to swear that it is a piece of high-quality magical crystal!
The Odin Empire in the north, the Byzantine Empire in the south, and even some large pirate groups have all once been the masters of this place