Chapter 610 Chapter583-The New Lord of Southern Harbor
Although their collaboration wasn't lengthy, the Ocean Sage was the only one who harbored no animosity towards John.
Given that the Ocean Sage had entrusted Southern Harbor to him before his demise, John felt compelled to ensure the port's safety.
As a Legend Magus, the Ocean Sage naturally dissipated into arcane energy upon his death.
After the Ocean Sage had completely vanished, the NPCs of Southern Harbor turned their attention to John, curious about the plans of their new lord.
John took a moment to compose himself before addressing them.
"You all heard what the Ocean Sage said, right? Now, you should follow my commands, which are quite straightforward. I want you to start by repairing all the structures in Southern Harbor as soon as possible.
Although Southern Harbor wasn't subjected to a full assault by the Dark Faction in the previous battles, the outer defenses were nonetheless affected.
We must repair the defensive enchantments surrounding Southern Harbor as swiftly as possible. I will provide the necessary support; I'll have my friends bring over some powerful magical scrolls to assist you."
John promptly outlined his plan. Now that he was the lord of Southern Harbor, his primary objective was, of course, to ensure the port's safety.
Hammer and Twilight listened intently to John's directives and quickly set about making specific arrangements.
Hammer addressed John directly, emphasizing the need for resources:
"My lord, if you truly wish to achieve this goal, we must be provided with a sufficient amount of magical materials. You are undoubtedly aware that our previous stock of magical materials has been entirely depleted.
After the Sage broke free from his seal, he led us in using those materials to create defensive enchantments. Although some of these enchantments are still functional, if we wish to secure Southern Harbor's absolute safety as you've outlined, more magical materials are essential."
John nodded in understanding, fully aware of the necessity for ample magical materials to secure Southern Harbor.
He had already contemplated where to procure these resources.
"You needn't worry about the magical materials. I can handle that. For now, focus on repairing the defensive enchantments of Southern Harbor. New n0vel chapters are published on
I have some important matters to discuss with Duke Arsena of Storm City. Proceed as I've instructed, and I'll return as soon as possible."
After concluding his remarks, John immediately teleported back to Storm City.
"We need to act quickly because I sense that the crisis facing Southern Harbor will only escalate. Please take immediate action. I'll go and inform Duke Arsena, as it's important he knows about this."
With these words, John set off for Duke Arsena's palace.
However, Adam and Blue Sea didn't spring into action right away.
They needed to deliberate carefully, understanding the current situation fully.
"The idea that a player can actually become a lord, especially of a vast map like Southern Harbor, is astonishing. John's new status indicates he has gained recognition from powerful NPCs.
Collaborating with John seems to offer significant benefits for us.
Yet, I can't shake the feeling that there might be some underlying schemes at play."
Blue Sea remained skeptical about the normalcy of John becoming the lord of Southern Harbor.
He harbored doubts, though he was unsure about the potential machinations behind the scenes.
Adam's expression also carried a hint of hesitation, but he figured that as long as the situation presented benefits for him, cooperating with John's plans was a viable option.
"I do have my doubts as well. But, there's no harm in this for us. So, why not just go along with John's plan?"
Adam's reasoning ultimately convinced Blue Sea. Together, they returned to their respective guilds, ready to mobilize their members to gather the necessary magical materials.
John also shared the situation with Emma and SkyStars.
After all, they too could provide John with the substantial magical materials needed for Southern Harbor's defense.
As John's gaming companions sprung into action, John found himself within the halls of Duke Arsena's palace, pondering over how to convey his new status as the lord of Southern Harbor without inciting the duke's ire.
He was well aware of Duke Arsena's longstanding view of Southern Harbor as part of his domain.
Lost in these considerations, John was caught off guard as Duke Arsena emerged from his quarters, ready to engage in conversation.
John, faced with Duke Arsena's probing, offered a slight smile.
He decided to start with a piece of news that wouldn't immediately anger the duke.
"I recently visited Southern Harbor, where the Ocean Sage ultimately succumbed. His demise was largely due to the erosion by Mystery powers! However, I believe a more critical reason was the resurrection of the Mystery Saint! Had the Mystery Saint not been resurrected, the erosion by Mystery powers alone wouldn't have been enough to claim the life of a Legend Magus!"