Chapter 240: The More One Shows Their Strength, the More They Seem Weak

Chapter 240: The More One Shows Their Strength, the More They Seem Weak

In the blink of an eye, a week had passed. In the underground chamber of the Hadrata capital, William swirled a crimson goblet in his hand, listening to his subordinate's report.

"Milord, the fleet you sent to investigate the Misty Sea has returned. According to their description, there seems to be some change in the mist. The visibility has improved significantly, and the sea's storms don't appear as formidable as before," a tall, thin man knelt respectfully, relaying gathered intelligence to William.

For sailors frequently navigating these waters, the terror of the Misty Sea was well-known. At its thickest, visibility didn't extend beyond a meter! This meant sailors found themselves enveloped in an eerie white fog on the same ship, unable to see the vessel beneath their feet or their companions nearby. The only sensation was swaying with the ship, drifting deeper into the fog!

Anyone would involuntarily feel as though they were journeying towards hell.

But this time was different. The three fleets sent to explore the Misty Sea had prepared for sacrifice, yet they all returned, bringing astonishing newsthe mist was slowly dissipating. Visibility within the mist now exceeded six meters.

Listening to the report, William squinted, his hand with the goblet pausing.

"Milord, could there be an issue in the Wizards' domain?" the tall, thin man cautiously asked.

"Quite possible..." William's thoughts swirled.

During this time, the sailors stranded in Iyeta had been gradually returned, mostly reporting rapid development in Iyeta Harbor, singing praises. It made him question if these people were under some bizarre visual illusion or deceitful lies!

"Sometimes, the more one deliberately displays their might, the weaker they become..." A mocking smile played at William's lips.

From the sailors' descriptions, he gleaned vital informationGreenreel, the Wizards' city, had recently experienced internal turmoil. Lynn had gained significant achievements during that unrest, leading to her control over Iyeta Harbor.

The current condition of the Misty Sea likely correlated with that upheaval.

The reports from the fleets undoubtedly confirmed this. They switched trade from sea routes to using airships, attempting to conceal it!

"Milord William, what should we do now?" Cody couldn't help but ask.

William incessantly swirled the crimson liquid in his goblet, mirroring his fluctuating emotions. "Cody, do you know how many Wizards Lynn has transported to the capital recently and what they're up to?"

"Regarding cargo transport, it's all managed by someone named Loud, appointed by Lord Lynn herself. She's restricted even the estate's servants for various reasons, so the exact number and composition of the personnel remain unknown. I only know shipments occur every three to five days," Cody hesitantly replied. "Moreover, they've taken over some glass trade and seem to be engaging with nobles."

William smirked coldly. It seemed the new controller of Iyeta had no intention to trust him. The swaying goblet in his hand paused, and abruptly, William downed the crimson liquid within, speaking in a cold tone.

"Increase surveillance from today onward in the capital. Find out what these Wizards are planning! Also, I need to know every action within the estate. Use the pretext of our previous negotiation benefits to send someone in!"

"Understood!" Cody nodded.

"Milord William, should we arrange a meeting with Archbishop Losak?" A weasel-eyed sailor abruptly asked.

"Not yet. It's not the time!" William shook his head. They lacked enough leverage.

The compass pinpointing the Wizards' domain had been reclaimed by Lynn. They had lost the ability to locate the island in the vast sea.

Without enough merits to offset their previous 'mistake,' the outcome after losing their utility was apparent!

So, they needed more intelligence now, at least confirming when the airship would stop within the estate. There had to be a method to locate the Wizards' domain onboard.

If they could use this time to create a divide among these Wizards, it would be ideal!

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