Chapter 469: Detour

Chapter 469: Detour

The journey from Blackhaven to the Knight Continent in the heart of the Western Archipelago was anything but brief.

It took Sein and his group two months to reach a public sea, a region likely part of the central Western Archipelago and typically off-limits to the black mages from the north.

However, with the upcoming opening of the Knight Continent, the authorities of Magus World decided to open this area to them after considering various factors.

The black mages of Blackhaven, especially those at higher ranks, were not as marginal as perceived by other lesser beings in Magus World.

They wielded some influence, which was evident from the allocation of a quota for exploring the Knight Continent to the black towers.

Upon arriving at this public sea, Sein and his group found the area swarming with black mages. The numbers were indeed staggering.

During the Viridian Venom Flame World War, the combined forces of the four divine towers had amounted to roughly two hundred thousand mages.

Yet here, the waters teemed with at least half a million full-fledged black mages, a figure that was still far from representing the full strength of Blackhaven.

In fact, a steady stream of black mages continued to emerge from the depths of Blackhaven.

It seemed that Martin and the other black mages under his command had not yet arrived.

According to Liliana, the black knights of Blackhaven were separated from the black mages.

The black knights were assigned to another public sea to the west, which was even more crowded as the black knights had always outnumbered the black mages.

The sea before them was not entirely azure. Sein could see sizable islands stretching as far as his eyes could reach.

Black mages from all corners of Blackhaven had set up markets on these islands.

The opening of the Knight Continent had spurred the emergence of one of the fairest and friendliest bazaars in Blackhaven.

In these public waters, the black mages of Blackhaven would not dare to cause trouble.

Order was maintained by the local powerhouses from the central and southern parts of the Western Archipelago, while prominent figures from other regions of the Magus World also monitored this region.

Any form of disruption or illegality would be swiftly addressed.

No matter how unruly or cruel the black mages or black knights might be, they behaved themselves in this territory.

He had likely learned this from Lady Jeanne.

Sein could tell that Zorro was highly regarded by Lady Jeanne and the others.

Sein cast a glance at his Zorro, then outlined his plan. “I intend to first head to the Port Thothos in the south, then circle from there to the entrance on the front side of the Knight Continent.”

Port Thothos was located to the southeast of their current position in the public sea, a considerable distance away.

The journey would be a long detour, but it was necessary. The public sea was crowded, and Sein was not ready to reveal his identity as a normal divine tower mage, making this route his only option.

Fortunately, with the Knight Continent’s imminent opening, disturbances were unlikely, thus ensuring safety.

Port Thothos, straddling the boundary between the Western Archipelago’s local forces and Blackhaven, functioned as a gray area.

As long as Sein remained discreet, he could easily revert to his original identity.

Zorro nodded approvingly at Sein’s strategy.

Yet, before they parted, he could not resist confirming, “You know the exact route, right?”

“Don't worry about me,” Sein reassured him, waving as he flew swiftly toward the sea in the southeast direction.

***

Messia Continent, the southern part of the central Western Archipelago.

Though not the largest island in the Western Archipelago, Messia Continent had been the political, economic, and cultural center of the region for nearly a hundred thousand years.

Millennia of rich history had positioned Messia Continent as a cornerstone in the northwestern waters of the Magus Plane, dating back to when Magus Civilization was merely a medium-sized world.

This island—or continent—has witnessed the ascent and prosperity of the Magus Civilization.

It was during this era that many of the world’s powerhouses emerged, and legend had it that the first Rank Nine creature of the Magus World originated here.

To the north of Misia Continent stood a solemn and majestic order of the black knights.

As the true ruler of this continent and the official leader of the Western Archipelago, the head of this knightly order was currently hosting a meeting with the most esteemed woman of the Magus World.Reêad latest novels at novelhall.com