The Wizard: Starting by Scamming the Demon God

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After all, with fourth-tier and above wizards rarely engaging in secular activities, third-tier high wizards are the backbone of the Flesh and Blood Cult, and naturally deserve a certain status and respect.

As Isaac walked out of the Truth Society, he breathed a long sigh of relief. Finally, he had accomplished one of his goals.

Next…

Hmm, there are still three goals.

But these three guys...

That's a bit hard to find.

One is a veteran high wizard who has written two autobiographies and is now searching the world for a talented writer to create a great story.

One has written two self-legends and one fantasy legend, and is now running all over the world, preparing for the miracle of advancing to the fourth-order wizard.

Another one was busy with the war in his country and was also difficult to find...

However, Isaac didn't plan to look for all of them. For example, he didn't plan to look for the second one. Although a research topic that matches one's profession is very attractive to a wizard, it is not as important as advancing to the fourth rank right now, so the success rate is not high.

Moreover, even if they managed to find it, given the bizarre nature of Isaac's research topic, he might not agree to it.

The other two are worth looking for, and can be done simultaneously. The first one is simple: just post information on the sect's forum that Isaac is the author of "Cinderella," "The Ugly Duckling," and "Snow White." He, who is looking for excellent writers, will naturally come to him.

There's a high probability they'll come to your door.

Furthermore, it will not affect Isaac's journey to that war-torn country to find a third wizard.

"Let's go then." Standing at the entrance of the association, Isaac looked at the bustling crowd, let out a long breath, and led Liuli out of the city.

While teleportation through phase space is convenient, it still requires going outside the city. Although Nebula City's management is relatively lenient compared to other cities, spatial teleportation is still not permitted.

Because what's the difference between this and being undefended?

Nebula City is a major commercial city with a considerable amount of wealth. Although not many wolves are eyeing it due to the power of the Terra Empire, there are still quite a few, and each one of them is a relatively strong force.

At least teleporting an army using spatial magic is still quite easy.

……

The rooftop of the Adventurer's Tavern in Benos, a border city in the eastern part of the Terra Empire, within the Norwegian Kingdom.

Suddenly, ripples of light appeared in the space, and Isaac and Liuli emerged from them, curiously looking around at the desolate streets, feeling a strange sense of melancholy.

Whether in his past life or this one, he loathed war-torn lands...

I have a cold, please take a day off.

I caught a cold today and am not feeling well, so I'm taking the day off.

Chapter 218 The Chaotic Kingdom of Norsemania

The Kingdom of Norsemania has been embroiled in war for 226 years now!

For over two hundred years, the entire country was in a state of chaos and war. At its most chaotic, the small kingdom was home to as many as twenty-five factions!

There are even more than the eighteen warlords.

At its lowest point, there were as many as six factions fighting each other. It's fair to say that whether this country can achieve peace today is no longer up to them.

Because, in such a vast kingdom, there isn't a single fourth-tier power that can be openly displayed...

While fourth-tier individuals typically retreat into seclusion to pursue further advancements and rarely concern themselves with worldly affairs, there are always exceptions. For instance, fourth-tier individuals who govern a nation usually put themselves in the open, guarding the country and maintaining basic stability.

Because this behavior itself has benefits. For example, it makes it easier for legendary wizards to spread legends, whether they are their own legends or fantasy legends, and it is very convenient to gain the power of faith.

Even a fourth-tier Miracle Knight needs the power of faith, unless they abandon the path of God, just like Gaia, Isaac's father, who gave all the power of faith from Solomon's territory to Caesar.

Like an arcane mage...

Well, while arcanists don't need faith power that much, they can collect any faith power that isn't needed by gods, and use it to make magical items or potions. Besides...

Can't we still recruit free labor?

Therefore, although fourth-tier powerhouses are rare, they can be seen occasionally.

Furthermore, while experts at the fourth rank and above rarely appear before the world, it doesn't mean they don't interact with each other.

Isaac's strength is not low now, and he has learned some information in this area. As far as he knows, it seems that fourth-level and above powerhouses have a huge platform that can communicate across worlds!

But all they knew was that it existed; they knew nothing about the specifics.

However, this is enough to show that a country, whether it is a state-owned entity or one subordinate to it, needs at least a fourth-level entity to maintain the basic stability of the kingdom.

Of course, this only allows for basic stability; otherwise, the Kingdom of Etra would face its fate.

Therefore, Isaac wasn't very optimistic about the ideals of the wizard who shared his "ideals." To quell the war in the country, relying solely on the third rank was far from enough, unless he himself advanced to the fourth rank, but...

Advancing to the fourth tier is not easy. First of all, the first hurdle that stands in the way of all high-level wizards is not easy to overcome. Although the advancement ceremony is no longer required, even the spread of three self-legends is not something that can be easily satisfied.

Because at the third stage, there is already a certain demand for the power of faith on the observation side. Taking Isaac's previous work "Cinderella" as an example, at least three special powers need to be activated to complete a legend.

Being in such a war-torn land, he simply didn't have much time to complete his own legend or fantasy legend. As far as Isaac knew, that person hadn't even completed his first self-legend yet, which meant that on the path of becoming a high wizard, he wasn't much ahead of Isaac.

Perhaps that's why he risked studying the knowledge of the gods?

Of course, for wizards, level does not represent combat power, especially after reaching the level of a third-tier high wizard, for example... Isaac himself.

Therefore, Isaac was quite confident in recruiting him, because Isaac's research would bring him power, which was exactly what he needed; great power would bring more benefits.

Although his power was only at the third tier, it was not enough to completely save the country, but it could make his faction's position in the country more stable and buy him more time to advance to the fourth tier.

Of course, just in case, this research might lead to the discovery of a fourth-tier powerhouse willing to oversee the country?

In short, as long as you participate in his research, a bright future awaits you!

So, which way should we go now?

Isaac scratched his head, looked at the surrounding ruins, shook his head, and decided to find a more peaceful city first.

He casually tossed out a pumpkin, which transformed into a pumpkin carriage, ready to leave the city.

"Squeak~"

As soon as the pumpkin carriage appeared, the mouse jumped off Isaac's shoulder and landed in the driver's seat, chirping at Isaac with an expectant look on its face.

Isaac smiled and shook his head. He almost forgot that Mouse was the coachman of the Pumpkin Carriage. With a casual gesture, thick white smoke appeared and then dissipated. A sleazy-looking coachman with a rat-like face picked up the reins with a grin and looked at Isaac with shifty eyes.

Shaking his head and smiling, Isaac led Liuli, whose expression was slightly unfriendly, onto the carriage.

"Crack~"

Excitedly, the mouse flicked the reins, and the pumpkin carriage flew into the sky, quickly heading towards the next city.

The pumpkin carriage is characterized by its speed, not its concealment. Therefore, even when it is flying in the sky, the wheels make a "creaking" sound, and the neighing of the horses pulling the carriage is exceptionally loud.

Amidst the ruins, hearing the tremendous noise, the ragged and dusty refugees cautiously peeked out from every corner, looking at the magical carriage in the sky with a mixture of fear and anticipation.

A little while later, the mouse was driving the carriage and flying in the sky. It would occasionally look down at the map and flick the reins, looking extremely serious. However, a hint of disdain was revealed in the glassy eyes inside the carriage.

Because the pumpkin carriage actually has an automatic navigation function, the carriage transformed from a mouse is just an accessory to the pumpkin carriage. Its existence is only to further improve the "concept" of the pumpkin carriage and make it faster.

However, Isaac watched with great interest, as he had always been tolerant of the little creatures like the mice and Harmon.

Before long, the pumpkin carriage flew over a town. Looking down at the town from above, Isaac frowned slightly, for it was yet another town full of ruins.

However, compared to the town of Benos, this place is slightly better, at least you can see some scattered tents set up.

Isaac glanced at the map, thought for a moment, and lowered the carriage. However, instead of flying directly into the town, he landed on the edge of the town to avoid provoking unnecessary retaliation.

After all, people living in war-torn areas are often on edge, and a mishap could easily escalate into a conflict.

"boom!"

After a while, a huge cloud of magical energy rose from the town. Isaac walked out of the town helplessly and sighed. In the end, the conflict could not be avoided.

However, it wasn't because Isaac triggered their counter-attack. Well, that's not quite accurate. It should be said that Isaac's arrival wasn't the reason for their counter-attack; it was what Isaac asked that was the cause.

Because the person Isaac was looking for was named Ifans Elston Krerag Rudy, the leader of the largest rebel army in the Kingdom of Norwegian Man!

Yes, the rebels, this guy whose surname is even longer than Isaac's, are not a branch of the aristocracy, but the largest group of rebels representing the broad masses of people. The surname that follows is not his original surname, or even any surname at all.

Those are the names of the previous rebel leaders. Ifans was a complete commoner who, by chance, came into contact with a legendary ritual and became a legendary wizard. Then, thanks to the scarcity of spellcasters among the lower classes, he has made his way up to where he is today through many ups and downs.

He didn't even learn to read until he became a wizard.

Theoretically speaking, such a person should have a high reputation in such a country, but unfortunately, the town that Isaac arrived in happened to be the most typical opposing camp - the largest and oldest Duke of Mango in the noble camp.

So when Isaac mentioned Evans's name and seemed to have some goodwill towards him, they instantly exploded and launched an attack on Isaac without hesitation.

Unfortunately, none of them were third-tier beings and were no match for Isaac. He didn't even use his privilege magic; he simply maintained a mana shield and bombarded them with magic rays, finishing them off with a magic cannon.

To Isaac's dismay, the map clearly indicated that this area belonged to the Faris Alliance, a fellow rebel ally of the Holy Federation where Evans was located. How could it have changed?

It's worth noting that while maps of the Norseman Kingdom are difficult to acquire due to years of conflict, Isaac still went to great lengths to obtain one, especially since it was a map that had just been updated three days prior, meaning the distribution of power on it was newly updated.

But who could have imagined that such a change would occur in just three days...

For a moment, Isaac could only lament the chaos here...

But upon closer reflection, it makes sense. Such a place, plagued by constant war, is certainly unfriendly to ordinary people, but it is undoubtedly a paradise for evil elements.

In a world where power resides within oneself, encountering a strong opponent could very well lead to an immediate explosion...

Just like what Isaac just did...

but……

This left Isaac in a very difficult situation...

Looking at the map in his hand, Isaac sighed again. In that case, he would have to change his route a little. He had originally landed here because it was the nearest friendly territory, even though it looked messy, intending to ask for directions and then go straight to the stomach.

result……

They were wiped out...

In this case……

Isaac sat in the carriage, looking at the map in his hand, his brows furrowed slightly. This was the closest place to them. The next one, even in a pumpkin carriage, would take two days to fly. The most troublesome thing was that the place was very chaotic here, and it was really hard to say who would be in two days.

Therefore, it would be best to fly directly to their largest territory, bypassing numerous complex defenses along the way, unless he intends to fight his way through.

The most critical issue is that, because this is a very chaotic place, even slightly larger outposts need to set up barriers to prevent spatial teleportation, so moving through phase space is actually not very convenient here.

With a sigh, Isaac finally decided that it was better to go through the trouble and take a longer route, flying directly to the largest stronghold.