Chapter 175: Cult of Apocalypse

Chapter 175: Cult of Apocalypse

The security squad, apart from Phillip and his group, swiftly arrived at the scene upon receiving the message. Archbishop Anluke himself led the team. After inspecting the two attackers and noting down the details, Anluke instructed a few wizards to take the individuals for identity verification, hoping to unearth any possible leads. He then turned to Lynn with a concerned gaze.

"Are you hurt, Lord Lynn? Do you need a potion master?" Anluke asked.

Lynn shook his head, indicating that he was alright. Anluke sighed. "That's good. In fact, this is the fourth attack in nearly two days! Before you, three council members were assaulted. You're the only one who survived."

Lynn paused, surprised by the severity of the situation. It was a blatant attack on several council members, tarnishing the reputation of the entire wizarding community.

"Lord Lynn, you should've tried to keep one of them alive. Extracting information could have given us a lead," Rorl interjected.

The security squad had been incredibly busy these past two days. With a string of attacks within the city of Greenrill, all targeting highly important council members, the pressure mounted. Archbishop Anluke, temporarily holding the position of the speaker, faced considerable criticism.

To prevent widespread panic, the council promptly restricted information and, based on the commonalities among the targeted individuals, set up surveillance near the residences of several elemental studies experts. Surprisingly, Lynn, located in a different district, became the latest target.

"Can't say that, Rorl. Ambushes like these differ from regular battles. Even the most powerful wizards can be caught off guard. Surviving is a stroke of luck," Anluke countered Rorl's words and then turned to Lynn again.

"However, Lord Lynn, please tell us in detail how it transpired. It might yield some crucial clues."

"About fifteen minutes ago, I was seated nearby, studying the spell model of a new magic. Suddenly, a dagger aimed for my neck" Lynn recounted the incident, glossing over his use of psychic magic to retrieve memories.

As the wizards listened to the entirety of the attack, a shiver ran down their spines. They only knew Lynn had been attacked, unaware of the chillingly perilous details.

Such unexpected ambushes were virtually impossible to predict, especially with attackers wielding weapons capable of instantly piercing a Mage Shield. No wonder three council members mysteriously perished at home.

"If you've suspected ties to the cult, why not apprehend a few disciples for interrogation?" Lynn inquired again. These wizards were shamelessly spreading doomsday prophecies, practically wearing a "Troublemaker" label.

Upon Anluke's explanation, Lynn understood how he had reflexively approached the issue with a mindset from his past life.

Official wizards in Greenrill held a privileged status. Without concrete evidence of wrongdoing, arbitrarily arresting and investigating an official wizard would incite significant public backlash against the council.

Moreover, considering the number of believers in apocalyptic prophecies and elemental spirits, hastily acting could trigger greater chaos.

"But for now, we can't worry about all that." Anluke pondered. "I've dispatched several security squads to track and investigate those wizards spreading apocalyptic claims, hoping to find crucial evidence."

Lynn nodded. The complexity of the situation exceeded his expectations. Mishandling this could spark city-wide turmoil in Greenrill.

"This is all the information I have for now. The situation is far from over. Be vigilant these days, preferably avoiding solo ventures," Anluke cautioned solemnly. He left a few security squad wizards to reinforce the estate's defenses, then hastily bid farewell with the two attackers' bodies, returning to the Skyrealm, ready to search for new leads.

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