I Created Scientific Magic

Chapter 96: 85 Chapter Chaotic Southern District

In Yiyeta Harbor, a Wizard Apprentice who knows some basic magic can replace a dozen, or even dozens, of laborers, and if nothing else, they can be used as magic stones for an unlimited supply of magic power. Therefore, most job positions are not short of people.

As for the official Wizards, they do not engage in production. They either hold important positions within the harbor city or conduct magic research in some workshop, being high and mighty personages.

Anyway, these three hundred or so people are always snatching up business wherever they go.

The reason they are having such a rough time is, of course, because they have not won the competition…

There’s no helping it—the others all have backers, either connected to some magic workshop or related to some Wizard.

But he has none!

What else could he do if he couldn’t beat them? Of course, he had to swallow his pride!

Thus, for the past half-month, they have indeed suffered quite a bit, with some loss of manpower, but fortunately, they’ve also gathered a lot of information. Relying on the dozens of powerful crossbows they brought with them, they have barely managed to gain a foothold in the southern district of the city.

However, it is clear that this is not a solution. Despite leading a group of trustworthy confidants, if they can’t establish themselves and only rely on the meager relief food to scrape by, even the strongest trust will inevitably show cracks.

Listening to Laud’s complaints, Lynn came to understand the underlying rules of Yiyeta Harbor. He had yet to learn to view the world through the lens of magic, and many things were continuously reshaping his perceptions.

“Also, we wouldn’t have been able to find our footing in the southern district without your help!” Laud said fawningly.

“It seems that during this time, you’ve been quite busy invoking my name…” Lynn’s tone became cold instantly, as he did not want to inadvertently make enemies.

“No, no, of course not, it’s just that many people know we crossed the Mist Sea with you and overcame the great whirlpool…”

Laud hastily shook his head, indicating that it was merely an additional effect brought on by street rumors; they wouldn’t dare do such a thing. After hesitating a bit, he lifted his right hand and tentatively spoke, “Besides, our collaboration hasn’t been called off, has it?”

Lynn immediately noticed the very obvious flame-shaped mark on the back of Laud’s hand, and his expression became startled.

He had actually forgotten about this, as the magic mark, in fact, had no real effect—it was purely used to intimidate the other party into obedience.

However, Lynn did not expose this fact and, after thinking for a moment, took out a purse from his robe and tossed it to Laud. “Here are ten magic Gold Coins, consider it payment for the information and the tracking services to follow.”

Laud was extremely pleased to receive it. If they were still in the harbor towns of the Sekas Empire, a mere ten magic Gold Coins would have hardly mattered to him.

But now was different; having lost most of his wealth in the “Eye of Death,” and supporting so many people, he was running a deficit. This sum could at least ease the urgency of the situation.

What was more important was the other party’s stance; it meant that they were re-establishing their cooperative relationship.

“Next, continue to monitor the Apprentice’s movements for me. Do you know where he is hiding now?” Lynn asked.

“The subject is very cautious; my trackers accidentally lost him. However, I believe his injuries have not healed, so he’s likely to visit the same place again next time,” Laud quickly explained.

Lynn nodded. “The next time he appears, have someone notify me immediately. Additionally, I need to know the person’s identity and information in as much detail as possible!”

Laud promptly agreed. During this time, he had met many well-informed contacts. For a Wizard Apprentice, as long as there’s money, everything is manageable.

“By the way, have you troubled anyone in the South City area these days?” Lynn asked this only now, concerned about the sailors from the [Ship Gang], who seemed to have just recently gone through a battle.

“It was [Viper] Raylo, the gang leader for this part of South City. He has undergone magical enhancements and is tough to deal with. We lost quite a few people last time before we managed to fend off their assault…”

Laud gave a rough explanation of the whole situation. When he first arrived at Yiyeta Harbor, he had intended to return to his old trade, dealing in goods, but to his surprise, the area had already been taken over by several big shots.

After much wandering, he ultimately had no choice but to mix with the low-level gangs.

The reason for choosing to grab [Viper] Raylo’s territory was naturally because his forces were the weakest and he had no strong backers.

“So, you’re saying you’re facing quite a bit of trouble now… Do you have a solution?” Lynn asked.

“Your presence here today is already enough!” Laud said cautiously.

Lynn was taken aback for a moment, then quickly understood what Laud meant. When he entered the South City area, he hadn’t disguised himself at all, and anyone intent on doing so could probably have gotten hold of this news.

If the rumor that the [Ship Gang] was connected to him was merely hearsay before, it was now confirmed.

“Am I really that well-known?” Lynn couldn’t help but feel surprised.

“Now the whole of Yiyeta knows you are a third-ring Wizard not even twenty years old, with a talent that even surpasses Master [Star of Magic] August…”

Laud did not skimp on his praise. From the battle at Harbor Town, he knew that this young male witch, once in Wizard Land, couldn’t possibly remain obscure. But he had not expected that in just half a month, his reputation would soar.

There are even rumors that beyond that hellish fire which seems capable of burning everything, he possesses a powerful magic that can freeze all things.

Faced with Laud’s words of praise, Lynn didn’t care much. He was very aware of his current strength, and if he didn’t use the aid of the smart brain, dealing with an official Wizard would be difficult.

Moreover, this reputation was clearly not something anyone could live up to; at least the [Scarlet Thorn] dared to engage in such machinations behind his back.

While thinking, Lynn continued to inquire about the intelligence regarding the South City area and those magic workshops. Laud had no intention of hiding anything and decisively relayed all the information he had gleaned over the days.

The more Lynn listened, the more astonished he became because paying for magical power enhancements in South City wasn’t anything unusual. Some magic workshops are even conducting more chilling magic experiments, leading to people mysteriously disappearing every so often.

“With such disorder in South City, don’t the guards care at all?” Lynn asked, puzzled.

“For those Wizard lords, as long as the main city area remains untroubled, they can’t be bothered with such matters…” Laud shook his head.

Put plainly, people like them who couldn’t play much of a role were just tools cultivated by the Wizards for their magical research.