I Pioneered Scientific Magic

Chapter 220: Is the Magic Council Unable to Send Anyone Else?

Under William's imposing aura, Cody shivered, startled by the adult's unexpected excitement.

"Are you sure this information is reliable?" William questioned again.

Cody nodded hastily. During his stay in the harbor city, he'd sent many to gather information.

Months ago, a tragedy had struck Iyeta, leaving thousands injured or dead, including Herlram. The whispers connected it to a sorcerer called the Maleficent.

Listening to Cody's account, William paced the chamber, his bulky frame supporting his movements. After a while, he spoke cautiously, confirming Herlram's demise.

William's expression shifted several times before he settled back into his seat, regaining composure. "Tell me, who's in charge in Iyeta now?"

"A witch named Lynn. He's young, perhaps not even twenty," Cody replied tentatively.

"So, a young whelp governs Iyeta now. Has the Magic Council run out of options?" William scoffed.

"Lord William, I don't think this Lynn is that simple. Rumor has it he also comes from the Sekas Empire, arrived in the wizard's land just a year ago, yet he's displayed considerable power..." Cody cautiously reminded, recounting everything seen and heard on their journey.Follow 𝒏ewest stories at n𝒐velbin(.)com

From an airship hundreds of meters long, larger than a house, to four-wheeled carts faster than wind, to alchemical machines spinning cloth automatically...

William's brow furrowed. Cody's descriptions seemed too fantastical, almost making him doubt his trusted subordinate was under some illusion.

Yet, Cody quickly provided evidence. The airship lay docked outside the capital, enabling them to traverse two lands in a day.

He also presented samples of paper and glass, swiftly showcasing their value, along with detailing the plight of their colleagues stranded in Iyeta.

"So, our people are stranded in Iyeta, turned into hostages?" William's tone grew tense. Glancing at the samples, his eyes caught a beautifully crafted glass goblet, which he picked up to examine.

The goblet sparkled under candlelight, dazzlingly brilliant.

After a long inspection, William set the goblet down, eyeing the other glassware and pristine paper. He understood their worth.

"I believe Lord Lynn isn't stopping them from returning; it's just that the airship's capacity is limited, requiring multiple trips," Cody explained.

Their delayed return from Iyeta, coupled with the perilous mist that now made the Sea of Mists treacherous, forced reliance on the airship.

However, William doubted this so-called coincidence. Grinning, revealing yellowing teeth, he said, "Seems this successor to Master Herlram has quite the tricks up his sleeve. Even you're starting to make excuses for him."

"Lord William, I never meant" Cody began, anxious.

William knew Cody couldn't betray him. After a moment's thought, he continued, "What about the division of profits? Has it been renegotiated?"

"Lynn said the previous agreement remains, a seventy-thirty split..." Cody hurriedly responded.

"Hmph." William grunted, dissatisfied.

The glassware, though profitable, was unprecedented. Displaying them would pique interest, necessitating spending money and effort to establish connections...

"When the goods return, remind that person for me. The church's scrutiny has increased lately, and I need to take on more risk. A fifty-fifty split seems fair enough..." William instructed sharply.

No longer bound by others, William couldn't tolerate risking much yet handing over the lion's share of profits.

After years of hard work, he was now a legitimate Viscount, with his own estate, no longer the mining serf he used to be, obeying others' whims.

Cody hesitated, knowing Lord Lynn wasn't an easy negotiator but lacked the courage to refute William's proposal.

After a brief inquiry, William dismissed Cody, opening a nearby oak barrel, pouring its blood-like contents into the goblet. Swirling it, a pungent smell filled the air.

Unperturbed, William drank, reveling in the shivers and pleasure coursing through his body. His mind wandered, recalling Cody's earlier discoverychanges in the mist during their voyage across the Sea of Mists.

Combined with Lynn's confiscation of their ships, switching to airship transportation, even reclaiming the compass that located the wizard's land, suspicion arose. This matter might not be so simple.

After a moment's contemplation, William summoned a servant, whispering, "Send another ship to the Sea of Mists for observation!"

A week flew by, and the Hadlarata Kingdom buzzed with the escalating rivalry between the two princes, a widely known spectacle.

Just two days before the king's birthday, the eldest prince presented a flawless, reflective circular mirror, capable of projecting shadows. An entire set of translucent glassware and goblets accompanied it, drawing attention from nobles and clergy, earning praise from the king and queen.

Rumored to be crafted from a scarce mineral from overseas by Hadlarata's finest artisans, the mirror was pricey, with only two known in the entire world.

The other was gifted to Archbishop Losak.

Despite the absence of these miraculous mirrors, glass-related products flooded the market, becoming a sudden trend among nobles, merchants, and clergy. With limited supply, prices surged tenfold...

A single finished goblet fetched ten gold coins, flawed ones sold for two or three, yet demand still outpaced supply, selling out within two days...

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