What stood in front of them was not an enemy, nor an opponent. Perhaps, as Yelena said, it was just a group of barking dogs.
The people who dared to block Scarlet Moon so blatantly were only three high-level and two mid-level ones. It was obvious that they were not here to fight - how could they be so stupid as to offer their lives when they knew they would never win?
What's more, this is a wizard's market.
The market has its own rules and order, and no one can violate them.
Even if it was Scarlet Moon, for the sake of Lord Nance and his current leader Ash, he could not act rashly.
This group of people saw this point and dared to come and provoke us.
Perhaps the excitement of the festival had made them too relaxed, or perhaps the smell of alcohol on them had numbed their minds. Although they were not stupid enough to come up and fight with Sigourney, they still came up and caused trouble.
Ivan and Yelena recognized them because they were students of the same academy.
The leader was the grandson of the master of the First Wizard Tower, Lawton. He was arrogant and domineering on weekdays. He relied on his status to do all kinds of bad things. He thought he was superior to others and looked down on other wizard towers below the first. In private - of course he didn't dare to say it publicly - he shouted to his group of lackeys that Scarlet Moon was the best material, and he would snatch her from the old man Nans sooner or later. With Scarlet Moon, he would be promoted to a black robe, gray robe or even white robe wizard in no time.
Although he was hiding in his own small circle and talking nonsense, there is no wall that is impenetrable, and his words were still known by Yolande, who had first-class intelligence ability. Then Ivan and Yelena also knew about it.
As members of the Third Wizard Tower, they and their friends had confronted this man in the academy many times. Sparks often flew when they met, and fighting had happened more than once or twice.
Now that they were stopped with bad intentions, Ivan and Yelena's alarms were instantly raised to the highest level.
"Why are you so nervous?" The leader, Lao Dun, pretended to laugh carefreely, his eyes arrogant, "Do you think we would do something as lowly as disrupting the order of the market?"
As soon as he said this, many law enforcement teams at the entrance withdrew their gazes - Oh, this guy still has a clear mind.
"Is it considered superior to just stand in someone else's way and bark at them?" Yelena asked.
The tone was strangely familiar, like Sigourney.
It will attract a lot of hatred.
Lawton glared at Yelena with a vicious look, obviously holding a grudge against her again. But he still remembered the purpose of his trip, so he swallowed his anger and looked at Signy standing behind him: "Respected Lord Scarlet Moon -"
After hearing his hypocritical beginning, Ivan and Yelena frowned.
"I am here to challenge you on behalf of the First Wizard Tower." He said this with a malicious light in his eyes. "Today is Starfall Day, and tonight there is the annual Shining Competition. I remember that before Lord Nans took the tower, the First, Second, and Third Wizard Towers in our Royal City would send teams to participate in the competition. The winner will always be among our three wizard towers."
Even Ash, who didn't know the whole story, vaguely sensed his plan.
More and more people in the crowd began to whisper to each other, apparently realizing something.
"But ever since Lord Nance seized the Third Wizard Tower ten years ago, the Third Wizard Tower has withdrawn from this event. Our First and Second Wizard Towers also withdrew one after another, leaving the stage to the team formed by the wizards themselves."
"But I miss it very much." Lawton showed an ill-intentioned smile, "At that time, there was fierce competition among the wizard towers. So, I challenge you here, Lord Scarlet Moon - let's compete to see who will be the winner of this shining competition, with the dignity of the wizard tower at stake?"
Yelena glared at him: "Only a fool would compete with you! Everyone knows that you must have planned this for a long time. We didn't even plan to participate in the competition, and you came to compete with us after preparing for a long time?"
Lawton looked at her in surprise. "How can you think that? I am a mid-level wizard. I am so bold as to challenge an alchemist who is at least as powerful as a black-robed master. Isn't it that I am at a disadvantage?"
Yelena wanted to punch his fake face. You are a mid-level wizard, but how many black-robed wizards and alchemy masters are behind you? The most disgusting thing is that you came to challenge him when the Shining Competition was about to start - damn it! With such a short time, no matter how great an alchemy master is, he can't make an alchemy item that can brighten the entire royal city, right?
But the angrier she got, the happier Lawton became.
He looked at Sigourney happily, but when he met those calm dark red eyes, his heart skipped a beat and he looked away timidly and uncomfortably, with his happy smile frozen on his face.
"Your Excellency Scarlet Moon." He managed to finish the sentence, "If you win, the First Wizard Tower is willing to give one-tenth of the resources allocated by the Wizard Association in the next year to the Third Wizard Tower. On the contrary, if I win, the Third Wizard Tower will give one-tenth to us."
"What do you think?" He didn't dare to look into Sigourney's eyes and could only stare at the place under Sigourney's feet.
"You must be joking!" Yelena was incredulous. "Do you really think we are fools? We obviously rejected this option because it is a trap at first glance."
The wizards watching were not stupid. They quickly guessed that this was not just a matter of impulse between young wizards, but also a secret game between wizard towers. Although they wanted to see the competition between wizard towers, they also knew that the Third Wizard Tower would not agree to such an obvious trap. In other words, the trick of the First Wizard Tower was too low-end and brainless, right?
Who would agree?
Maybe this Lao Dun was just waiting for Scarlet Moon to refuse, and then mock Scarlet Moon for not even daring to accept his challenge? In order to discredit Scarlet Moon?
Amid the murmurs of the crowd, Sigourney nodded: "Okay."
"Sign a contract," he said, "so that you won't regret it if you lose."
The whole audience fell silent.
Even Ivan and Yelena turned their heads and looked at him in shock.
"You, you actually thought about participating in the competition and made preparations?" Yelena asked stutteringly.
Sigourney glanced at her calmly: "No."
Ivan asked with difficulty: "Then... do you have ready-made alchemical products?"
Sigourney frowned, "Who would have time to make something this flashy?"
Yelena & Ivan: It's just despair.
So how do you win?
Lawton was overjoyed. Sure enough, Grandpa was right!
He originally didn't believe that Scarlet Moon would agree so readily.
How could I agree to that?
I don't even know my opponent's background and I'm in an absolutely disadvantageous position - how could I agree to it?
But his grandfather told him that Sigourney was an arrogant person to the core.
This person not only inherited the appearance of elves and vampires, but also their arrogance.
Elves are arrogant, vampires are also arrogant, so Sigourney has double the arrogance in her bones.
Such a person would never bow to a mere mid-level wizard like him.
I won’t say things like “This is unfair and I refuse.”
Sure enough! Grandpa is right!
Lawton excitedly took out the written contract - it was indeed prepared in advance - raised his hand and threw it into the air, and marked it with the badge of his grandfather, the owner of the First Wizard Tower.
The other parties are all tower owners, so they should also be of equal status.
In this way, the effectiveness of the contract becomes more authoritative and irreversible.
Sigourney narrowed her eyes, then nonchalantly took out Nance's badge and stamped it on the contract as well.
The contract ignited without any wind, and it left a shackle and a bondage in the laws of nature.
At the Third Wizard Tower, Nans on the astronomical platform was moved: ... contracted? The other party is from the First Wizard Tower? Ha.
Seeing the contract was established, Yelena and Ivan looked at each other in bewilderment. The matter was done. What should they do next? Or should they believe in Sigourney? Since he dared to sign the contract, there must be a solution, right?
They looked at Sigourney with a hint of expectation: "What should we do next?" It felt like they would execute immediately after Sigourney gave the order.
Sigourney pondered and said, "Do you know any friends who will be participating in the competition tonight?"
They both nodded.
"How about having them join our team?"
"……that's all?"
"What else?" Sigourney walked out again, "I'll go back and ask Nance, and you go find your friends. That's it."
Ivan & Yelena: The First Wizard Tower is coming with great force and confidence, and must be well prepared. Even if their friends were combined, they probably wouldn't be able to suppress the First Wizard Tower.
Lawton was even more delighted as he listened to their conversation.
He left with a gloating "I look forward to your performance" and hurriedly led his people away. In the crowd, several black-robed wizards who were covering them also quietly retreated.
Sigourney glanced at the people who left secretly. They were hiding very well and were well protected.
He raised the corner of his lips indifferently. He would not disrupt the order of the market, so the First Wizard Tower did not need to be so cautious and vigilant.
"You try your best." He glanced at Yelena and Ivan again, then led Ash out of the market and headed towards the third wizard tower. It seemed that they really had to go back to ask Nance for help.
——But they should all know that since the First Wizard Tower dared to raise this challenge, they must have investigated the details of the Third Wizard Tower in advance. And they must have something to rely on.
I'm afraid that Mr. Nans wouldn't have any good ideas. Ivan and Yelena stood there blankly, wondering why Sigourney would agree? Is it difficult to swallow the anger and give in to the First Wizard Tower?
Uh...it's hard to accept.
There was nothing they could do. The two sighed and began to contact their respective friends.
I just hope that one of their friends can make a big splash and overwhelm the whole crowd.
At this moment, the onlookers, who had finally recovered from their great shock, suddenly went wild.
It’s so hot!
Scarlet Moon was too stubborn and agreed immediately!
Don’t you know how to lower your head a little in the situation?
The third wizard tower is doomed!
The news spread quickly.
Just before the Shining Competition was about to begin, the news had already evolved into: The First Wizard Tower and the Third Wizard Tower were about to fight!
It's extremely outrageous, and people just want to watch the fun.
At this time, on the astronomical table of the third wizard tower.
The grey wizard's badge had returned to Nance's chest.
He looked down at the brightly lit royal city and said calmly, "Once the Broken River Plains were opened, the interior of the Brilliant Throne was no longer peaceful." Then he laughed again, "Well, it seems that there has never been a peaceful time."
He turned his head and looked at Sigourney beside him: "Hey, have you figured out what to do? One tenth of the resources is still very valuable."
Signe chuckled and glanced at Ash, "I'll give you the egg I bought today as a reward."
Ash: "Reward?"
Sigourney lowered her eyes and looked at him. This guy had been very calm from just now. She didn't know whether it was because he didn't understand the situation or because he trusted him... maybe it was the latter?
He raised the corners of his lips without even noticing it: "I'll help you later."
Ash didn't ask what the favor was, he just nodded seriously.
When he nodded, his eyes darkened and the light went out.
The lights of the streets, houses and buildings in the entire royal city were completely extinguished at this moment.
The sky was pitch black.
The earth was pitch black.
As the light faded, even the sound seemed to disappear. In an instant, everything was silent.
In the royal city, wizards and civilians alike subconsciously held their breath at this moment. They were not afraid or panicked, and even smiled silently with excitement - ha, it's started! When the stars fall, the light is in our hands!
The Shining Contest has begun!
They will illuminate this royal city and this sky with their own hands.
The participating teams excitedly prepared for the spells and took out the potions and alchemical products they had prepared for the purpose.
The crowd who planned to watch found an open place with an excellent view, sat down with snacks in hand, looked up at the sky, and were extremely excited.
Yelena nervously gathered her friends together and whispered, "Get ready, get ready, let's do it together, more people means more light!"
It was pitch dark all around, so she reached out to touch the five-pointed crystal she had in her pocket, hoping to use the lovely starlight to provide a little illumination and soothe her beating heart.
But--
Huh? Where's the crystal?
Where did it fall?
On the astronomical platform, Ash felt his waist tighten, and then he was picked up by a strong arm and flew straight into the night sky.
A hard, cold, pentagonal object was stuffed into my hand, like a small stone, pressing against the palm of my hand.
"Hold it tight." Sigourney's cold and pleasant voice came from behind, "In return, I won't use levitation this time. I'll take you flying."
As Sigourney's slightly cool last words fell, the sky full of bright starlight overflowed, spread, and spread before Ash's eyes - like a pouring galaxy waterfall, surging and gently surrounding him and Sigourney.
This grand starlight could be seen from every corner of the city, illuminating the entire royal city.
Everyone exclaimed in disbelief.
This was the most brilliant night sky they had ever seen.
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