Chapter 33: Have You Ever Seen the Beauty of Fireworks?

Chapter 33: Have You Ever Seen the Beauty of Fireworks?

Lame Loude curiously took the parchment from Lynn and skimmed through it, an expression of surprise appearing on his face.

It wasn't that what Lynn was looking for on the parchment was exceptionally valuable. Quite the opposite, the parchment contained a list of readily available materials, even some items considered worthless...

"Can you tell me, what's the purpose of these things?" Loude asked, thoroughly perplexed.

Lynn didn't give a direct answer but instead suddenly asked, "Mr. Loude, have you ever seen the beauty of fireworks?"

"What's that?" Loude frowned in confusion and shook his head.

"It's something that can send the entire town guard soaring into the sky. I guarantee it'll be the most spectacular sight you've ever witnessed!" Lynn said with a smile.

Loude's expression froze, his face filled with disbelief. Initially, Harbor Town had an eight-hundred-strong guard, and Archbishop Anluke had brought three thousand elite guards from the Northern Lands. He couldn't fathom any force that could obliterate such a massive army in a short time.

Could it be related to the materials needed for a potent alchemical array?

Loude immediately considered this possibility. Kora had once told him that some wizards proficient in alchemy could amplify the power of certain spells through an array. If that were the case, they might have a fighting chance.

With this thought, Loude lost interest in probing further, as the secrets of magic were typically closely guarded by wizards.

"Besides these materials, I also need a map of Harbor Town, the patrol routes of the town guard, and most importantly..." Lynn paused and continued gravely, "I need to know the appearance, personality, and daily routines of every clergy member in Harbor Town, the more detailed, the better."

Loude contemplated for a while, without immediately responding. Maps and patrol routes were easy enough to obtain, but uncovering the secrets of the priests wouldn't be an easy task.

"Sometimes, to survive, one has to pay a price, isn't that so?" Lynn reminded.

"Alright! I can provide you with all that you've asked for. But I need to know how you plan to rescue that wizard's apprentice," Loude finally agreed. The harbor was sealed off by the church, and creating sufficient chaos was necessary for a successful escape. The rescue mission was a part of that plan.

...

As Lynn left the dilapidated house, the midday sun hung high in the sky. Successfully convincing Lame Loude and gaining the assistance of the entire Dockside Gang had lifted a great burden off Lynn's shoulders. At least now he didn't have to go it alone, and there was a good chance of rescuing Dove and Jonny.

As for the magical mark he left on Loude's hand, it was merely a ruse and had no real effect. However, Lynn was aware that the recent battle outside Ur Town had already demonstrated some of his capabilities. This was undoubtedly a form of deterrence! People like Loude would never trust him, even if he spoke the truth. Instead, they would believe that their lives were in his hands.

This was precisely what Lynn wanted to achieve, as when the real action began, the most critical parts needed to be handled by him personally. Loude would always remain behind the scenes, and the risks on both sides weren't balanced, a significant concern in their collaboration!

So, some balancing measures were necessary!

In the following two days, the news of the public execution of Devil's Disciples by the Tribunal, scheduled for after Monday, had spread throughout the entire Harbor Town. Almost everyone was discussing the topic.

Lynn reaffirmed his previous assessment. Aside from sparring with Ivina in swordsmanship during the day, he spent the rest of his time dealing with the materials that were transported to him.

Within seventy-two hours, he had released the "Basic Material Deconstruction" spell thousands of times, and he was on the brink of exhaustion.

Each time he returned to the mansion, the Baron's steward would cast a strange look at him. Unable to resist one day, the steward advised him not to deplete his body at such a young age.

Lynn brushed off the advice casually, as he couldn't find a better explanation for why he was out all night.

After all, it was Lotte who would ultimately suffer the embarrassment and disgrace.

The smooth progress of these events was largely due to the fact that Baron Pedrol was often absent from the mansion, busy attending various noble banquets. It was a good thing to show his face in front of these important figures.

In the midst of this orderly bustle, Harbor Town welcomed the final night of Monday...

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