Chapter 445 Vitas
“We only need to find a way to make it.” said Angus with a smile.
“Then, what should Anna do?” asked Anna in a serious tone.
“First, you must learn about runes, materials, and craftsmanship. You also need to know advanced mathematical calculation and engineering.” said Angus while listing what Anna needs to learn.
“Ehh… That’s a lot and boring.” said Anna.
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“Hmph… Alright… Anna will learn them.” said Anna with a resigned tone.
Before they knew it, Angus had already taken out a book and told Anna to read them. At the same time, Aunt Extalia didn’t know how to react to them. She knows Angus uses this method to make Anna study.
However, the whole reason she is trying to study is to destroy the Windshire Fort’s wall. At this point, she didn’t know how to react and simply let them go. Furthermore, the little troublemaker immediately fell asleep a few seconds after opening the book’s first page.
During this journey, she already gives up trying to reason with Anna’s behavior with common sense. The little girl is too spontaneous and naughty. If it is not because of her monstrous body, she may end up dying a long time ago because of her wild nature.
A few hours later, they finally reach Windshire Fort. Usually, they will need to wait in a long queue when they arrive at the border. But, Windshire Fort is the last Fort people have wanted to enter since a few months ago.
Ordinary merchants will choose a long and roundabout way rather than enter Windshire Fort, which could be attacked by the Nergal kingdom anytime. In the meantime, Angus and the others manage to enter the Fort without too much trouble after a strict check.
As soon as the check is finished, a burst of fire appears in front of them and reveals a red-fiery person from it.
“Long time no see, Lady Extalia. Or should I say Duchess Amberblaze now?” asked Jade casually.
“As rough as always. It’s good to see you again, Jade. I am sorry I can’t meet you before… There are some circumstances.” said Duchess Amberblaze with a smile to her old friend.
As Jade enters the Endless Battlefield with Extalia and Leon, they build a sort of camaride through countless life and death situations. It could be said the three of them share an unbreakable friendship.
“So, how are you, brat? Finally, feels like joining the frontline?” asked Jade to Angus.
“No fucking way. We just resupply and rest here for a few days before continuing our journey.” replied Angus casually.
“Hahahaha… You are still stubborn as always. Well, if you feel like fighting, just say it to me. I will give you a good position here.” said Jade while bringing the others to their base.
Seeing Jade talk casually with Angus and Extalia, the other soldiers start to be intrigued with their’ identity. Jade’s reputation is not only famous as a seventh-grade combatant but also as a strict leader. He is also a very cold person and no one dares to approach him casually.
He even didn’t meet Crown Prince Eric with the pretext of working on some report. Yet, he is currently ditching his work and showing himself here while escorting the group. This group is undoubtedly more important than the Crown Prince group that passed by a month ago.
Entering the base, Angus told Jayna to bring the sleeping Anna to her room before following Jade and Extalia. He knows Jade’s character and will never do something without reason. Before reaching seventh grade, Jade is a benevolent and wise leader who often shows uncertainty.
In regards to leadership, he could become indecisive during a few situations, unlike King Leon, who is stubborn and cold-hearted from the start. However, since Jade reached the seventh-grade level, he has changed physically and mentally.
Currently, Angus didn’t see any indecisiveness and saw a strong leader in Jade. Now, he knows this strong leader has something to discuss with them.
Entering Jade’s private room, “Alright, what’s the problem?” asked Extalia seriously as she also noticed Jade’s reason by bringing both of them here.
“It seems it will be hard for you to reach the Nirvas Kingdom.” replied Jade directly.
“Huh??” asked Angus.
“A few days ago, our scout found the Nergal Kingdom and sent a sort of blockade around the path between Nirvas and us.” explained Jade.
“Hmm… I don’t see the problem. With your strength, you could definitely destroy those blockades, right?” said Angus.
“If it is only that simple, I will smash those Nergals. But, the blockade consists of Vitas race.” replied Jade.
“Vitas?? Those Earth-controller races?” said the Duchess Amberblaze in surprise.
“Correct.” confirmed Jade.
Vitas race is one of the races in Firuman that has a powerful affinity to Earth. They have special racial skills that allow them to travel, hide, and breathe inside the ground. Hence, they are famous for becoming any nightmare of a large marching group.
Their ability to hide inside the ground is also very troublesome and Jade is somewhat hopeless about it. No matter how strong they destroy the ground, they can quickly escape and move deeper at fast speed.
“Tch.. That is certainly troublesome. But, how could Nergal have a group of Vitas race and by your expression, a strong one at that. I don’t think I’ve ever heard any Vitas group join Nergal before.” said Duchess Amberblaze.
“They are not part of Nergal. They are sort of mercenaries hired by Nergal. Combined with Nergal’s spy network, they can ambush and blockade any group that moves towards Nirvas’ direction.” said Jade.
“Hmm… Mercenary?! Then, why don’t we also hire another mercenary group to handle them.” said Angus.
“I already did. But, they were also helpless since they couldn’t prevent any of Vitas escape.” said Jade.
“How about using an Earth spell to force them to come out?” asked Angus.
“We did but it seems It didn’t have any effect on them. This is the list of Earth-based spells that we have tried so far.” said Jade while giving the spell list to Angus.
He knows Angus is a genius on par with his son Gilford in terms of magic stuff. He hoped Angus might find another spell that worked for these Vitas. While Angus scrutinizes the earth-spells list and reports, Duchess Amberblaze continues to discuss with Jade another solution.
Apparently, they also couldn’t move recklessly with the brute force since they heard King Andvari Nergal was staying on the opposite side of Fort. If Jade is too focused on them, the Windshire Fort may get attacked by a seventh-grade King.
“Hmm… It seems ordinary spells didn’t work on them. How about hiring Gnome?” asked Angus.
The Gnome race is similar to the Vitas race. They also have high Earth elemental affinity. But, they are like Goblin races who pursue the art of craftsmanship rather than choosing bloody fights. However, they are less greedy than goblins but similar to Dwarfs physically.
Some experts even said they share the same ancestry with the Dwarf race. If it is not because they lack the strong body and fire resistance that the Dwarf Race had, everyone will think they are the same race.
“I already did. But, it will take them a few weeks to reach here and there is no guarantee for them to be able to force Vitas to come out of their hiding ground. I also plan to hire other races who are proficient at Earth-based skill but they are either too far or expensive to hire.” said Jade.
“Few weeks?? We don’t have that kind of luxury to wait for them.” said Duchess Amberblaze.
“Why is that?” asked Angus confusedly.
Angus knows they need to go to Nirvas to help negotiate with them. But, he doesn’t think it is necessary because the Crown Prince already arrives there first. Therefore, he is completely confused why they need to be in such a hurry to go there.
“*Sigh* Nirvas kingdom is a very secretive kingdom and they give a ridiculous test to each of their visitors. Even their people who come back from the outside also need to get this entrance test.” said Duchess Amberblaze.
“I hear this entrance test has become more ridiculous compared to the past. However, they said people with a certain fate and prodigy can pass this test easily.” added Jade.
“Hmm… I guess the Crown Prince didn’t manage to pass the entrance test and you want me to help him pass the test or get inside Nirvas to prevent Altras from joining Nergal, right?” asked Angus as he got the gist of the problem.
“Correct.” said Duchess Amberblaze.
“Haa… Fine. One more question. If even the Crown Prince has difficulty entering Nirvas, then it must also apply to Nergal, right? Did they manage to pass the test?” asked Angus.
“Currently, we still haven’t received any report that their envoy passes the test, but they bring a very talented person that may be able to pass those ridiculous tests. It will be a matter of time before they manage to pass those tests.” said Jade.
“Talented person… That’s interesting. Anyway, it seems we are under some sort of time constraint. I guess we need to take care of those Vitas as soon as possible.” said Angus.
“Did you have any idea?” asked Jade.