After a dull, loud bang, a large hole appeared in the stone wall at the base of the tower.
The natural light finally shone into the dark base of the tower, illuminating the fallen emblems of the gilded family, making them resemble shaped bouquets.
Those trapped inside climbed over the ruins one by one and made their way out.
The outside was naturally chaotic as well.
Yun Wei surveyed the surroundings. Although the streets were littered with broken tiles, the walls of the nearby houses were still relatively intact. The laborers in the city were running around trying to save themselves, and most of them had only suffered minor injuries.
This is the old town area near the main tower, and most of the houses are old-style tile-roofed houses. It seems that the new town area is probably unaffected.
He couldn't help but say to Sid behind him, "Fortunately, the elemental riot was stopped in time. It seems that the destruction was mainly concentrated inside the tower."
“Well, this is a stroke of luck amidst misfortune,” Sid replied, his gaze falling on the ring on his thumb. “However, with a third of the workshop owners in the city suddenly gone, they’ll probably be busy liquidating their assets and debts.”
The situation in the entire Alchemy City changed dramatically in an instant. Not only were there serious shortages of seats, but of the four major factions, only the "Star of Bethlehem," which was registered last, remained.
It can be said that the foundation of the city's merchant republic has been completely destroyed.
However, for him and Silver, this was both a change and an opportunity.
An opportunity to expand their previously planned territory from Bethlehem to the entire Kingdom of the Golden Cloud.
Seeing that Sid was deep in thought, Yun Wei looked at the people with bloodied heads.
Most of these people were laborers from the Alchemy City, and they were gathered in the open space of the square, still in shock, their exposed skin covered with bloody wounds from being hit by falling objects.
Although his life may be out of danger, it will still take some time for him to fully recover.
Perhaps that's not quite right either.
After all, the priests charge for their treatments.
The vast majority of magicians are nobles and would not lower themselves to serve commoners.
Without any power, every day on the Continent of Elements is a struggle for survival.
Thinking of this, Yun Wei's eyes darkened.
As soon as he thought of it, a blue, aquatic space enveloped the area in the square where the wounded were most concentrated. The gentle, pure water transformed into sweet dew, visibly nourishing and healing the gruesome wounds of the injured.
Although he has very little magic left in his body, he can still do it if he just releases a "Clear Sea".
The injured looked bewildered and stared at their blue-glowing wounds with immense fear, a sight that was quite heartbreaking.
Because they may spend their entire lives and only ever see basic spells like "Healing with Water".
But there were just too many injured people.
However, the range of a level four spell is limited. Those who had been healed fell asleep exhausted on the wet ground, and those on the outer edge could hardly find a foothold to squeeze into the halo.
Yun Wei was considering whether to add another spell when Joshua's voice suddenly rang out.
"You're so kind, Yun Wei," the other person praised.
"Kindness?" Yun Wei couldn't help but twitch his lips. "As the Pope of the Radiant Holy Church, are you really just going to stand by and do nothing?"
“After all, my power is limited, and I can’t save everyone.” Joshua blinked innocently, his face enigmatic. “‘God so loved the world that he punished them,’ and that is their sin. You’ll see, even if you help them, they still won’t be grateful.”
"Nonsense and heresy," Yun Wei retorted without hesitation.
But when he looked at the injured outside the halo, he did see complex emotions on the timid faces of many.
They were both envious of their fellow healers and resentful of the mages who had not chosen them.
This resentment wasn't intense, but it was undeniably present, more akin to the instinct of a wild animal.
This is the general state of ignorance in the Zhuyuan Continent, and Yun Wei has long been accustomed to it. "I help them not to gain their gratitude, but because I want to do it."
Joshua shrugged nonchalantly, "That's why I praised you for being kind."
"..." Yun Wei was speechless for a moment.
The other person is not only crazy, but also very good at rambling on and on. Rather than arguing with them endlessly, it's better to shut up as soon as possible.
“However, since you want to help them—” Joshua still didn’t let Yun Wei off the hook. He called over the old bishop who was respectfully following behind him and ordered imperiously, “Your Excellency Yorkshire, go and transfer the knights from outside the city to come here and lend a hand. Oh, and by the way, also waive the autumn taxes in the city.”
Wherever a church of the Holy Church is built in a territory, that is where the eyes of the Lord of Glory will gaze.
All living beings living on the land illuminated by the Holy Light must pay a tithe and a poll tax every quarter, which are collectively known as the two taxes.
Although nominally church property, most of the tax revenue ended up in the pockets of cardinals in various parishes during the Pope's absence.
“…Yes, Your Majesty Joshua. I will do it immediately.” Even though he was heartbroken, the Bishop of Yorkshire dared not show the slightest disrespect on his face.
On the contrary, he was eager for this opportunity to leave the other person's side and rushed to do it.
The radiant divine power surrounding the other party was so terrifying that his mouth was almost burned through by the mark of the traitor.
Joshua then said to Sid, "Mr. Liujin, the knights outside the city will be entering the city later, and we will need your help."
"Hmm? Hmm, no problem, I'll send someone to inform the city gate." The alchemist master finally snapped out of his thoughts and said to the two of them, "You two go back to my residence first, I still have some things to take care of. Xiao Yunwei, you can tell me about the situation later."
Yun Wei assumed the other party was worried about the situation inside the city, so he nodded. "Is there anything else I can do for you?"
“No need, you’ve already helped me a lot,” Sid said with a gentle smile. “By the way, could you please tell the steward next door to send a few people to the house? We have a lot of guests right now, and I’m afraid we won’t be able to entertain them properly.”
“Okay, no problem,” Yun Wei readily agreed.
He looked behind him and saw that Xie Mulang and Richard had just finished talking to Xie Sanshu.
Not far away, Qin Lushu was sitting on the broken wall, having just finished his sketch in the clipboard.
Yun Wei quickly waved, and the others immediately followed.
"You two have made up?" Seeing the affectionate look in Long and Xie's eyes, Yun Wei couldn't help but tease.
“No. It’s reached a higher level.” Richard’s silver eyes flickered, his gaze like silk, as he looked at the black-clad swordsman beside him. “Am I right, my wife?”
Yun Wei was somewhat surprised.
He silently looked the two men up and down, thinking to himself, "This man is truly not to be underestimated."
"Yes, you're right." Just then, Xie Mulang smiled shyly and softly replied, "Husband."
ha?
Ah! Ahhh! ——
To stumble upon this scene without warning—a cool, aloof guy timidly acting cute...
Yun Wei really found it hard to suppress the corners of his mouth.
Seeing Richard's smug expression, he, not to be outdone, put his hand on Isaac's shoulder.
The other person had very broad shoulders, and even the muscles covering the bones were taut.
He exclaimed to the knight, "They're finally together! That's wonderful."
Isaac naturally put his arm around his waist and replied, "It's wonderful that lovers can be together in the end."
...
Seeing that everyone else had gone far away, Sid said to her husband beside her, "I'm going to the prison in the west of the city. You..."
“Of course I’ll go with you,” Silver replied without hesitation.
Meeting those calm yet fragile eyes, the Grand Duke of Bethlehem carefully took his lover's hand.
The other person's fingertips were so cold that he couldn't help but gather their hands in his own palms and warm them with his own heat.
“We’ve been married for a long time, Sid.”
"No matter where you go or what you do, I will support you unconditionally."
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