Synthetic Wizard - Chapter 341 - 209: The First Unified Nation (Part 2)
Fakado hesitated for a moment and said, “Please go ahead, my lord.”
Seeing his concerns, Sunan smiled and said, “Don’t worry, I don’t care for a half-damaged witchcraft artifact. If it breaks, I’ll compensate you with something similar.”
To him, the half-damaged artifact was as useless as a chicken rib; its value was far less important than the key to Fallen Star City.
After hearing Sunan’s words, Fakado gave an awkward smile, unsure if he truly believed it in his heart.
Sunan didn’t plan to explain further and instead brought up another topic.
“What plans does your family have for the future?”
Fakado was taken aback by the question and then fell into deep thought.
On the way here, he had been anxiously pondering the purpose of Sunan’s visit to their family, leaving no time to consider future matters.
With Sunan’s question, he suddenly realized the precarious position of the Russell Clan.
Previously, the Russell Clan held a superior status in the Northwest Domain and cooperated with many countries to acquire resources.
But now, with Starlight Continent on the brink of unification by the Star Empire, which itself has the colossal Star Alliance to collaborate with, they no longer regard the Russell Clan.
Without resource channels, where would their family go from here?
Innocent and the other two had evidently thought of this too, all furrowing their brows in deep concern.
Ultimately, being the head of a clan, Fakado quickly realized that Sunan didn’t just bring up this issue to remind them, but he certainly had some follow-up intentions. Therefore, he respectfully lowered his head towards Sunan.
“What advice does my lord have?”
A smart man.
Sunan nodded inwardly and with a slight smile said, “Have you thought about joining Starlight Academy?”
Starlight Academy?
The four of them were taken aback.
They had certainly heard of Starlight Continent’s first Wizard Academy, having even gathered relevant intelligence.
However, the Star Alliance was very protective of information about Starlight Academy, so apart from knowing it had recruited many Wizard Apprentices, they knew nothing else.
The inherent cautious nature of wizards made them reluctant to rashly join a group they knew little about.
As a result, all four were temporarily hesitant.
Sunan paid no mind and waved his hand, saying, “I will have someone guide you around Starlight Academy. Take your time to understand, and then decide.”
Upon hearing this, the four of them sighed in relief.
“Thank you, my lord!”
Sunan then summoned Carolina to lead the four to Starlight Academy, instructing that Rose and the other three handle their reception.
After Fakado’s group had departed, Sunan gazed at the Sun-Melting Pearl in his palm.
Based on the situations at the Tower of Starlight and the Black Forest, Fallen Star City was very likely another Wizard heritage left by some Wizard Influence.
The ancestors of the Russell Clan were most probably members of this Wizard Influence.
In fact, much like the Kessler Clan, the Russell Clan should have been guardians of this Wizard heritage.
But over a thousand years, both families lost control over the Wizard legacy.
The Kessler Clan because they lacked Wizard Apprentices.
The Russell Clan because something went awry with the Wizard legacy itself.
Regardless, he definitely needed to pay a visit to Fallen Star City.
From the two previous Wizard heritages, he had gained significant benefits, which now extended his expectations toward Fallen Star City.
Perhaps he might even acquire resources that could rapidly enhance his Spiritual Refinement Level.
“Speaking of which, I haven’t been to the Rainbow Sea yet.”
The Rainbow Sea, renowned alongside the Underground World, was an exotic maritime domain.
The Underground World was famous for its deep mysteries, while the Rainbow Sea was celebrated for its boundlessness.
This sea lay at the far end of the Northwest Domain, aptly described as the world’s end.
It earned its name from the myriad Seven-Colored Corals and vibrant marine life beneath its waves.
Notably, the Rainbow Sea was also quite perilous, home to numerous toxic and fierce marine creatures, along with several Sea Demon tribes.
If one wasn’t a Wizard (Apprentice), ordinary people could at most move around shallow waters. Going deeper meant becoming food for marine life or being captured by Sea Demon tribes as slaves or breeding tools.
“Might as well take a look at the Rainbow Sea.”
…
Starlight Calendar 1280, the Month of Autumn Dawn (October).
At the Battle of Sal Plain, the allied army suffered a crushing defeat, allowing the imperial forces to advance unchecked, securing a broader war zone.
Starlight Calendar 1280, the Month of Slumber (December).
With snow falling and the earth covered in a white blanket, the land was draped in silver.
Marching outdoors became difficult for armies.
With the exception of the Star Empire’s Golem Legion and Black Rock Cavalry Legion.
Both these forces possessed snow-marching capabilities.
The existence of Clay Golem logistical units meant that the imperial logistics faced little disruption from snowy weather.
Taking advantage of the snow season, the Star Empire launched attacks on various towns with a lightning-fast strategy.
Within just two months, the empire’s might had annihilated five nations.
Starlight Calendar 1281, the Month of Awakening (February).
The Northwest Domain’s mightiest nation, the Cro Empire, fell to the Star Empire, casting the Northwest nations into mourning.
Starlight Calendar 1281, the Month of Thunder (April).
The Frost Leaf Duchy, Cuihong Kingdom, and Mist Forest Duchy, the three remaining countries of the Northwest Domain, surrendered to the Star Empire, marking the entire Northwest falling under the Star Empire’s control.
With this, the Star Empire unified Starlight Continent!
It was also the first nation in over a thousand years to fully unify the Starlight Continent!
…
“How does it feel to become the ruler of the Starlight Continent?”
In the study, seeing Kei with a face full of spirit, Sunan teased with a smile.
“Feels quite good.”
Kei laughed heartily, then raised an eyebrow at Sunan.
“Don’t talk about me; you unified the Underground World earlier and clearer than I did, so you should know better what it feels like.”
“I’m not an emperor.” Sunan chuckled, shaking his head.
After some jokes, they quickly returned to the main topic.
“Stabilizing the Northwest Domain will take some time; once it’s completely stable, I’ll immediately arrange for a qualification assessment.”
Kei pushed open the window, looking out at the courtyard.
A group of young children, under the care of servants, were playing joyfully in the courtyard, their crisp laughter adding a touch of joy to anyone’s mood.
Since making the decision to ’branch out,’ Kei had actively pursued it, having quite a few children over the years.
For these children, especially those nearing the age of twelve, he had high hopes, hoping at least one would become a Wizard Apprentice.
Thus, he was quite eager about the upcoming qualification assessment.
Sunan glanced at Kei, saying nothing.
He understood Kei’s obsession with Wizard Apprentices. Besides wanting to strengthen ties between the Star Alliance and the Star Empire, it was also a reflection of Kei’s own yearning and desire for wizards.
If indeed a Wizard Apprentice emerged from the imperial family, for the sake of his elder brother, Sunan might consider allocating more resources to them.
As long as the individual had Wizard potential, no matter how poor, given the Star Alliance’s current wealth, they could be nurtured into a Level 3 Wizard Apprentice with resources.
“Speaking of which, Sherman and Cole are also about to advance to Level 3 Wizard Apprentices.”
Sunan suddenly thought.
Recently, he had just inquired about Sherman and Cole’s training status. Both had already constructed the eighth star ring, needing just one more to advance to Level 3 Wizard Apprentices.
Perhaps, as the scepter suggested, both could fully break through before the age of fifty.
A Level 3 Wizard Apprentice at fifty, besides himself, would be a unique pair on Starlight Continent.
Suddenly, Sunan remembered something else and looked at Kei.
“You’ve already advanced to a Tier Four Legendary Knight, haven’t you?”
Kei withdrew his gaze, smiling, and nodded, “That’s right, I broke through two months ago.”
With ample resource support, it’s not very difficult for a knight to quickly increase their strength.
Kei’s eldest son, now the First Prince of the Empire, Abbott Yanest, at just twenty-seven years old, was already a Tier One Legendary Knight.
Even more impressive than his father at that age.
Apart from inheriting his father’s outstanding talent, the empire’s immense resource provision was also a vital factor.
“I wanted to ask you,” Kei said, his eyes fixed on Sunan, “how does one proceed beyond Tier Four Legendary Knight?”
