Naturally, she was happy to have someone guard this place immediately. This was one of the outermost wizard towers, responsible for intercepting the most powerful black tide monsters, so dispatching a third-rank wizard to guard here was actually quite difficult work.

But she was also somewhat worried. After all, the mission here was heavy and more dangerous. However, thinking of how Saul had easily dealt with the big-head monster fish earlier, Maria felt Saul’s capabilities should be fine.

She just worried that he didn’t understand the situation here. After all, he wasn’t a wizard of the Sighing Wall—would he be willing to take on the most dangerous and troublesome work when the black tide struck?

Considering Saul’s identity, Maria still decided to tell Saul all the problems and let him decide for himself.

Who would have thought that after hearing this, Saul showed no hesitation, “No problem. However, I’m only temporarily guarding. After the black tide passes, I need to return to the Borderland. You’ll still need to replace me with another third-rank wizard.”

Maria breathed a huge sigh of relief, “No problem. It’s just that time is too tight now. I was afraid we couldn’t dispatch someone quickly enough. It’s wonderful that you’re willing to help.”

The other three wizards also looked delighted.

Having someone voluntarily take on the most difficult work naturally made things much easier for them.

Maria thought for a moment, then pulled Saul aside and deliberately used secret speech magic to tell him, “Saul, there’s something I need to warn you about beforehand. When the black tide strikes this time, this place should be the frontline of the defensive battle. Your Master, Lord Gorsa, he… he probably won’t participate in the battle. It was precisely considering that Lord Gorsa wouldn’t act this time that Lord Murphy dispatched a quite capable third-rank wizard here. We just didn’t expect…” Updates are released by n͟o͟v͟e͟l͟f͟i͟r͟e͟.net

His master wanted to follow into the Abyssal Eye when the black tide receded. The danger there was countless times greater than the black tide defensive battle. Since his master had no confidence in returning alive, naturally he had to preserve his strength.

But after a moment of silence, Saul still didn’t change his mind, “I understand. I will guard this place.”

Looking at Saul, Maria felt warmth in her heart and somewhat wanted to hug this young yet brave little wizard.

If they were really counting ages, she could be his great-great-grandmother.

However, Maria also had important work and couldn’t replace Saul.

“I’ll assign you a wizard apprentice who’s most familiar with this place. If you have any needs, you can come find me.”

Saul readily agreed, “Alright. Also, I’d like to bring my friend Keli to guard together. She’s a very capable second-rank wizard. Is that okay?”

“Of course, no problem.” Maria naturally agreed. If it weren’t for the shortage of high-rank wizard personnel, she would have wanted to assign Saul another guard.

After all, this was his first time guarding a wizard tower in Storm Sea—she didn’t know if he could adapt to the battles here.

Maria had already secretly decided that when the black tide truly came, if she had the energy, she would pay more attention to the situation here.

Help where she could.

“Then let’s go back together. To guard the wizard tower here, you need to leave your signature at the Sighing Wall, otherwise you can’t activate all the tower’s functions.”

After going around in circles, they still had to return to the Sighing Wall.

But this would also allow him to bring Keli over.

Hmm, he just didn’t know if being so close to Master Gorsa would make Keli nervous enough to shake her legs.

The return journey had no further incidents.

No wizards went missing, and no black tide monsters that shouldn’t appear at this time showed up.

The five people escorted the dead third-rank wizard’s corpse back to the Sighing Wall.

This dead wizard apparently had quite a reputation, so when others saw the corpse, there was an uproar.

Although Maria’s announcement of the death caused some commotion, it also served to make everyone tense up to prevent further disappearances.

After handing the corpse over to a wizard skilled in retrospective death cause analysis, Maria led Saul to a three-story building located at the corner of the Sighing Wall.

This building seemed to be the Sighing Wall’s communication center. The people inside moved hurriedly, coming in to exchange information before quickly leaving again.

Maria led Saul straight to the third floor. Unlike the first and second floors with their numerous workstations, the third floor was a completely open spacious hall.

In the center of the hall was a crystal wall. One side of the crystal wall had dense golden patterns that looked somewhat like circuit boards.

The other side was inscribed with many complex patterns, most of which had a wizard’s name beneath them.

This was the place Maria had mentioned where signatures needed to be left so that the wizard towers in Storm Sea would recognize their masters.

Maria stepped forward and gently moved her hand on the side covered with names.

The text and patterns on the crystal wall began moving left and right like a phone screen, and could be enlarged or reduced according to her gestures.

Soon, Maria skillfully found the pattern for the wizard tower that would belong to Saul.

The space below the pattern was blank.

There should originally have been a third-rank wizard’s name there, but after that person’s sudden death, the name had disappeared.

Saul noticed that to the right of this pattern was another similar but different pattern, and below that pattern was Master Gorsa’s signature.

His master’s signature was elegant and graceful, looking just like his persona—no, like his disguise.

Maria enlarged the space reserved for Saul’s signature, then stepped aside, “Saul, you just need to use your magical power to sign your name here. This crystal hub will transmit your magical power characteristics to the corresponding wizard tower. During this time, the wizard tower will be completely open to you. When you leave, just come back and erase the name.”

“Alright.” Saul stepped forward, just about to sign his name, when he was suddenly stopped.

“Wait a moment.” Murphy’s figure instantly appeared between Saul and the crystal wall.

“Lord Murphy!” Maria immediately bowed respectfully.

The other wizards on the third floor also immediately stopped their work and faced Murphy.

“Don’t mind me.” Murphy said with a chuckle. “Continue with your work.”

Only then did the others turn back to resume their work.

Murphy patted Saul’s shoulder, “You’re only temporarily guarding for a month—no need to sign your name.”

Saul said nothing.

He felt it wouldn’t be such a simple reason.

“Alright.” Murphy shrugged like an old child. “Actually, your mental power and magical power are too dominating. If you sign your name, no one here will be able to enter that wizard tower for a short time.”

“That’s fine then. As long as I can get through the door, I can try to make the wizard tower obey on my own.” Saul didn’t mind. For more chapters visit novel(ꜰ)ire.net

Maria had said that without signing, he couldn’t use the wizard tower’s complete functions—probably referring to the tower’s built-in defensive arrays. Saul didn’t really need those anyway.

As for Keli, if there was real danger, he could just have her hide in the Chaos Realm first.

“That’s no problem. We definitely won’t shortchange you. I’ll have Haili cooperate with you in guarding the Second Wizard Tower. Although he’s only a third-level wizard apprentice, he’s lived at the Sighing Wall since childhood and has assisted many wizards. He’s an excellent child. It’s just a pity his talent is lacking—he’s never been able to advance to true wizard.”

Saul had no objections. He nodded, but from the corner of his eye he saw Maria’s mouth hanging open, as if she had heard something incredible.

Why such surprise?

“Uh, does Haili have some special status?”

Murphy laughed, “No, they’re all wizards and apprentices of the Sighing Wall. What could be special about that?”

(End of Chapter)

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