Wizard: Starting from the Skill Tree-Chapter 507: The Situation

The Duke conducted daily patrols of these areas, constantly adjusting troop deployments.

He stood on a high ground, overlooking the Rock Armor Heavy Army below, embedded like a black anvil at the pass.

Three days had passed, and the basic defense deployment on the border of Maple Hill County was complete, yet the related fortifications were still being refined.

During recent days, the Duke had informed Herbert about the situation in Besom County, but unfortunately, they were also short-handed.

The Florence Continent had entered a period of outbreak, with large numbers of Void Insect Race appearing in many places.

Herbert and his team were stretched thin, continually moving from place to place eliminating the Insect Race, without any rest.

As long as the Level 3 Mage is present, once he reaches the location of the nest, he will surely be able to eradicate the Insect Race there.

However, this only applies to the current stage; once faced with a Level 3 Nest, even Herbert might not be able to handle it.

Luckily, the Void Insect Race on the Florence Continent is generally in the early development phase, with no signs yet of Level 3 Nests being born, still within Herbert’s capabilities.

A Level 3 Nest requires vast resources to accumulate, and given the resource situation on the Florence Continent, it’s difficult for a Level 3 Nest to emerge.

If there were no wizard intervention, a Level 3 Nest might potentially be born here.

But with wizard intervention now, Herbert and his group won’t stand by while the Void Insect Race develops.

Once a Level 3 Nest appears, it means it can hatch Level 3 Void Insect Race, and ordinary forces cannot withstand this.

The Duke received news from various sources indicating that traces of the Void Insect Race have appeared on the four continents of the Wizard Plane.

The situation is much better on the other three continents, as they have powerful Wizard Organizations in place.

Any appearance of the Void Insect Race leads to immediate lightning strikes by local Wizard Organizations, swiftly wiping out all Void Insect Race, not giving them a chance to develop.

For these Wizard Organizations, handling a Level 1 Nest or Level 2 Nest is extremely easy.

Since news of the Void Insect Race has spread throughout the Wizard Plane, all parties have heightened vigilance, constantly monitoring the situation within their territories.

As long as these Void Insect Races do not develop, they are not to be feared.

Based on information, the situations on the other continents are still under control. 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

The only looming threat now comes from the sea, vast and boundless, covering an area far greater than the four continents.

No one knows which spot in the sea might have Void Insect Race quietly developing.

Though the Sea Race is strong, they cannot possibly be aware of every situation in the sea.

And they persistently limit wizard involvement, always cautious of them.

Areas previously restricted to wizards by the Sea Race still aren’t open to them now.

This leaves wizards powerless to do anything despite knowing these might pose some hidden threats.

Unless they reignite war with the Sea Race, which would only give Void Insect Race a chance, resulting in a worse outcome.

It’s said that negotiations are again underway with the Sea Race at the Central Islands, outcomes remain unknown.

After understanding the broader situation of the Wizard Plane, the Duke realized what he needed to do.

He just needs to hold out for a little longer, and other continental wizards should soon have the capacity to aid the Florence Continent.

The situation here has already been reported to the Wizard Council, and they won’t ignore here.

Yet it’s still due to the Florence Continent’s low standing that a large force hasn’t come to resolve the problems here.

Otherwise, it wouldn’t just be Herbert leading a team of one Level 3 Mage, rushing across the continent to extinguish fires everywhere.

Upon understanding the Duke’s situation, Herbert suggested closely monitoring Besom County’s state.

If it’s confirmed that a Level 2 Nest has appeared there, inform Herbert immediately, and after resolving matters there, he will come to handle the Level 2 Nest.

In recent days, the Duke dispatched many Blade-winged Demons for reconnaissance but still hasn’t located the largest nest in Besom County, its whereabouts remain unclear.

Based on various feedbacks from the Blade-winged Demons, the Void Insect Race had already entered Silver County and neighboring territories.

Besom County nearly became a wasteland, Silver County’s lord organized defenses but couldn’t hold them for even a day before the lines were broken, and Void Insect Race invaded en masse.

The Duke hadn’t planned to lead slave organisms to support Silver County; his forces are limited and a long march would stretch the front lines too thin.

His small force can only conduct defensive measures; holding Maple Hill County is the priority.

Moreover, holding Maple Hill County can prevent further eastward spread of the Insect Race, slowing their development.

Void Insect Race’s development requires resources and energy, and the Florence Continent is impoverished, lacking much in resources.

They soon exhausted Besom County’s resources, and to further grow, they could only advance to Silver County.

However, Silver County also lacks resources, impeding their growth.

This is why the Duke opted against offensive action, instead strengthening defenses at the Maple Hill County border to await opportunities.

Sometimes being poor has its advantages; if the Florence Continent were resource-rich, the Void Insect Race would develop extremely fast, and the Duke might consider fleeing directly.

Recently, many fled from Silver County, seeking refuge, and were accommodated by Earl Hardy.

The atmosphere along the border grows heavier by the day.

The initial flow of refugees from Silver County brought various chaotic and alarming news.

But as time passed, fewer came, eventually nearly ceasing.

This implies that the forefront of the insect swarm is likely very close.

A faint, sweet yet putrid strange scent begins to permeate the air, a residual smell typical of Insect Race activity zones.

In the distant sky, occasionally a small cluster of bug-like creatures resembling birds sweeps by like clouds, seemingly scouting the area rather than approaching Maple Hill County’s defenses.

The Duke recognized them immediately as the locust-like Insect Race from previous encounters.

The Void Insect Race’s nests evidently possess a certain level of intelligence and self-awareness, responsible for commanding their own forces.

Now that the locusts have appeared, it suggests the insect army isn’t far off.

The Duke stood on a lookout tower at the front, with Vivian by his side.

Both gazed towards Silver County; where there should have been fields and village skylines, now shrouded in ominous, faint purple mist.