Chapter 48: The Fallen Steam City

[Observer Trait activated…]

[You keenly sensed danger and promptly cast a defensive spell, surviving the perilous attack]

[You began searching for the Witch’s trail, scouring the City of Allenson for a long time, finally discovering her in the ruins of the courtyard]

[The anomalies in Allenson City far exceeded your expectations]

[Goblins, centaurs, kobolds, magical beasts, sub-dragons, pure-blooded demons… Those races that should have been far from human cities, driven to the edges of the world, appeared inexplicably within Allenson City]

[You even saw the beastmen army that should have been blocked at the border by the Divine Church]

[You made a decisive decision to leave Allenson City]

Individual power is limited.

Even though Xu Xi possesses extraordinary talent, with ten times the mana of his peers and contracts with numerous elemental spirits, he is ultimately just a Grand Mage.

Not a Grand Magister, nor a Saint Domain mage.

Not even a demigod with divine power.

He lacks the ability to contend with large-scale armies.

Thus, facing the tide of invading races in Allenson, Xu Xi acted decisively, swiftly taking Cressa and fleeing.

Level 7 Magic: Chain Thunderstorm.

Level 7 Magic: Azure Gale Hurricane.

Level 7 Magic: Shining Blade Radiance.

“Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!… Whoosh! Whoosh!”

Amidst the burning ruins of the courtyard, Xu Xi looked up at the blood-red gloomy sky and the swarming monstrous races, his staff striking the ground, elements roaring.

In a breath, the raging high-level magic surged forward.

Lightning and storms intertwined, creating a dance of light, effortlessly annihilating countless races and clearing a path forward.

Even the obstacles in the sky were purged and slain.

“The power of Level 7 Magic is indeed much stronger than Level 5.”

Xu Xi nodded slightly.

Satisfied with his new power after advancing to Grand Mage.

He glanced at the remains of the slain races, didn’t linger, and cast another powerful wind magic, enveloping himself and Cressa with wind elements.

Without hesitation, he soared into the sky.

During this process.

Flying demons screeched and attacked.

But were torn apart by the storm-like magical forces.

Stronger demons noticed, but the swift wind was too fast, escaping Allenson City before they could surround them.

Unbelievably fast.

…

[You used Level 3 Magic: Wind Riding Technique]

[You used Level 5 Magic: Wind’s Swiftness]

[You used Level 5 Magic: Earth’s Protection]

[You used Level 5 Magic: Water’s Torrent]

[You used Level 5 Magic: Fire’s Charge]

[You used Level 7 Magic: Holy Light Blessing]

[You waved your staff, releasing the surging mana within, your Wind Riding Technique unprecedentedly enhanced and amplified]

[Your Wind Riding Technique was swift, taking Cressa out of Allenson before the true encirclement formed]

[You and the Witch successfully evacuated]

The wind blowing towards you was no longer the destructive hot wind, but the refreshing, cool breeze of the normal world.

Xu Xi controlled the wind elements while flying.

Looking back at Allenson City.

In his eyes, the distant flames blurred.

A deep crimson engulfed the steam city, slowly eroding, gradually devouring, bit by bit burning the prosperity into nothingness.

The towering steam tower in the city center collapsed amidst the flames, scorched red by the fire, stirring up countless ashes.

The city he lived in for ten years had fallen.

Fallen ridiculously.

Fallen inexplicably.

“What exactly… happened?” Xu Xi murmured, his eyes flickering.

Honestly, Xu Xi had no clue about Allenson’s fall.

“From past intelligence, Allenson’s nobility was dedicated to the city’s development, truly treating it as their foundation.”

“From a personal interest perspective, they shouldn’t have wanted to abandon Allenson.”

“Even knowing of the invasion, they wouldn’t have resisted so little.”

“Unless—”

Xu Xi paused, pondering: “Something forced them to abandon Allenson, choosing to flee alone.”

What could it be?

Xu Xi was curious.

With the Observer Trait’s help, he vaguely sensed the hidden essence beneath the surface.

Thus, Xu Xi decided not to move to the next city immediately.

He would stay nearby, observing Allenson’s changes, seeing what would happen after the races destroyed the city.

“Earlier, I had Cressa gather supplies; the spatial ring has enough food and daily necessities, so even camping in the wild is no concern.”

Thinking this.

Xu Xi flew with Cressa at high speed until they reached a small hill and stopped.

Far from Allenson, but still able to observe some scenes.

Choosing this place.

Was for risk prevention.

Even if Allenson had further changes, Xu Xi could use the distance advantage to evacuate with Cressa in time.

“Cressa, we’ll stay here for a while.”

“I understand, Mentor.”

The girl obediently replied.

After Xu Xi’s earlier treatment, her injuries had fully healed, regaining control over her body.

She stepped onto the hilltop, her feet flattening the grass, her empty, lifeless eyes scanning, quickly locking onto a flat spot.

Pushing her palms forward.

Mana released.

The howling wind elements shaved the grass clean.

The exposed dry ground was perfect for resting.

As for Xu Xi, he set up numerous alert magics nearby, then flew high to check if the area was safe.

“…”

The girl silently watched the figure in the air.

Watching him fly far, watching him fly near.

Only when Xu Xi landed again did the girl with ash-silver hair look away, as if reassured, refocusing on her tasks.

[You sensed a hidden secret behind the city’s fall]

[You decided to postpone the plan to move to a new city]

[You found a nearby place, staying with the Witch, ready to witness Allenson’s subsequent fate]

[Was it a conspiracy among humans?]

[A struggle between Divine Churches?]

[Or the races’ rise, forcing humans to retreat?]

[Many questions arose in your heart, suddenly leaving the city you lived in for ten years made you slightly uncomfortable, but thankfully, the familiar Witch was by your side]

[She watches you, just as you watch her]