When Rudolf heard the guide mention the Southern Heavenly Wizard, he thought of the Southern Heavenly Giant. The abilities of this magical weapon are truly unique. It's so important for the big guys. A short-term resurrection is also a resurrection that can help the big guys overcome many difficulties after death. I just don't know which Southern Heavenly constellation it belongs to.
"I understand, Mr. Guide, that's also my next plan. I will find a way to reach the Southern Continent and get to a place from where I can see the Southern Heavenly Star Region."
The star regions visible in the northern and southern hemispheres differ. In the northern hemisphere, only the Northern Heavenly Star Region is visible, and in the southern hemisphere, only the Southern Heavenly Star Region.
The twelve constellations capable of creating magical speech are the twelve zodiac constellations, which represent the regions where the sun moves across the sky.
"Rudolf, there are also trading points for Black Gold on the Southern Continent, but they will be far fewer." The guide said:
"Now you are so rich that you will become a VIP in any place where Black Gold thrives."
First, you can go to the port of Cordor in the Kingdom of Elba. It is the nearest seaport. Only from there do ships travel to the Southern Continent. Only a sturdy ship of sufficient tonnage, adorned with alchemical engravings, will help you cross the Saragu Sea.
If necessary, you can seek aid in the place where Black Gold thrives, in the port city of Cordor.
Take my chess piece, marked with the sign of star power. Of course, this is also a great benefit for me. Every deal you make, as your guide, will bring me a share of the dividends."
Rudolf felt that the guide, Miss Windsor, was both an experienced salesman bringing profit to the place and a kindly old man showing the way to the younger generation, just like Rudolph.
"I will remember your help, Miss Guide."
Rudolf disappeared into the night, and the guide also rose and slowly walked toward the place where Black Gold thrived.
At that moment, the Constitutional Army airship hovered over the ruins of the Thor Trading Company. It took some time for the witch hunters on the ground to clear a landing area for a small boat.
Speaker Abel and Colonel Gayton descended to the ground with a dozen men. At this time, Ivy, the vice president of the Alchemy Academy and a member of parliament, defied all odds and rushed into the ruins.
Witch hunters were constantly searching the ruins for information. Several poles with lightbulbs hanging from them had been erected on the ruins. After some time, Ivy's cries came from the ruins. She had found the bodies of her father and brother.
The Thor family, once a key figure in the city of Fabro, no longer exists. Two generations of family heads perished in a single day, the production equipment in the mining district was destroyed, and the trading company was reduced to rubble. The family's savings were burned, and, more importantly, the social ties the family had maintained for many years were shattered. The Thor family has no chance of returning.
Listening to Ivy's cries, Abel only felt irritated. A group of people entered the square from the side, making him look even more ugly. Viscount Savant and several nobles approached him.
Viscount Savant looked at the ruins and shook his head: "Hey, when will this end, Mr. Speaker..."
"My Lord Viscount, you should focus on strengthening the defenses of the Rondeau Trading Company so that such a catastrophe doesn't happen again."
"Don't worry about it, Mr. Speaker. The Rondeau Trading Company is small and unattractive. I imagine wizards don't appreciate such small pieces of meat."
The white king chess piece, hidden in Viscount Savant's sleeve, gave a signal. Two short pushes meant success, one long push meant failure. After two short pushes, the piece fell silent. He was very happy, but he couldn't laugh.
"The Provincial Court of the Inquisition will send someone here soon." By then, it will all be over. The furnace will be burned at the stake right here."
Viscount Savant was somewhat dissatisfied with this answer. He replied, "Mr. Speaker, I think we can compromise when necessary. This is a lose-lose situation. Alchemists know how to compromise. I think it's better to stabilize the mage first and prepare for both situations. One is negotiations, the other is awaiting trial by the Inquisition. What do you think?"
"No need. I cannot compromise with the furnace."
"It's fine. Then don't compromise with the mage." Viscount Savant stated his true goal: "Mining in the Ruhr mining region cannot be stopped. What do you say? The Rondo Trading Company is ready to invest and purchase the mine from the Thor Trading Company."
Seeing the sparkle in Abel's eyes, Viscount Savant didn't back down:
"We can not only provide you with capital, but also sell you ore at a low price.
We have no need to hide anything. Several large factories in the Vichy region have expanded their production capacity."
The Elba Alchemist Council has placed a large order with you. Supporting the Elba Alchemist Council is your top priority.
The Rondo Trading Company is ready to share your concerns. What do you think, Mr. Speaker?"
Abel immediately understood Viscount Savant's confidence. For some reason, the Viscount was absolutely certain that his Rondo Trading Company would not be targeted by the furnace and would survive this chaos safely.
Soon after, the witch hunter sent a white rose, saying it had been found near the body of Vice Speaker Thor.
"Is this the revenge of the white rose? Claude has found a good friend..." Viscount Savant was the first to take the white rose, looked at it, and handed it to Abel.
Arden, the Director of the Bureau of Justice who stood behind Abel, was so angry that tomorrow, no, this evening, he would banish this blind witch hunter.
"Agreed."
Abel was forced to accept Viscount Savant's terms. The Thor Trading Company had three mines, and the Rondo Trading Company had one. Now one mine would be allocated to the Rondo Trading Company in exchange for not cutting back too much on production capacity.
"Thank you for your agreement. Until tomorrow, Mr. Speaker."
Viscount Savant departed with his retinue, leaving behind only a group of alchemists gnawing on the ashes of the ruins.
The ten-day funeral of the white rose, the tenth night... There will be no tenth night...
Before leaving, Rudolf, Yessica, and Yanila came to Claude's grave and presented him with the last white rose.
Mrs. Yessica had spent the last few days managing Claude's estate and his funeral. As Claude's widow, Yessica had known no problems. There are still many people in Fabro who sympathize with Claude. At least Abel's wife had been very helpful to him in his last days and spared Yessica a great deal of trouble.
Yessica looked at the white rose petals swaying in the night breeze and said, "Rudolf, if Claude were alive, he wouldn't want you to endanger him."
What Rudolf-Horn had done in those days was truly excessive. Like a rabid beast, he left Fabro, leaving behind tragic losses.
"It doesn't matter. I know my limits. I won't harm innocent people. I'll only target the city council and the mining district."
"That's the point. If you just kill the people in Fabro, it won't be too difficult for the city council. You destroyed the Ruhr mining district and the trading company that killed them."
Rudolf didn't answer. Yesika knew she couldn't convince Rudolf, so she didn't say much. These men were equally stubborn.
"Come on, let's get out of here. This isn't the Fabro we're used to anymore."
The three of them turned around, their figures growing smaller and smaller, increasingly blurred. In the photograph on the tombstone, Claude calmly watched the three depart.
A white rose petal swayed and fell in the night breeze, carried away by the wind, and disappeared into the distant night.
This night is so peaceful.
Abel spent the entire night in his office at City Hall.
However, his mood grew increasingly relaxed. All night, neither the witch hunters nor the Constitutional Army messengers had reported any emergency, proving that Rudolf Horn had taken no action today.
Arden entered the Speaker's office at dawn: "Speaker, the team monitoring Claude's widow, Yesica, has encountered a problem. They've lost a man."
Abel nodded, indicating he was aware. That's not surprising. If Gorn wants to take someone, it's so simple. "Speaker, do you think this means Gorn has left Fabro City? The Court's special operations team will be here tomorrow or the day after."
Abel shook his head and simply asked, "The Rondo Trading Company office building wasn't attacked?"
"No, that's truly strange. Was Baron Jennifer from Geyz City involved?"
Abel didn't answer. The nobles had eliminated numerous spies, and infiltrating the building was difficult.
Half an hour later, a witch hunter burst into the town hall: "Speaker! The tenth white rose has been found!"
Seeing the white rose sent by the witch hunter, Abel's heart sank. Had the furnace really gone off again last night? "Speaker! This was found in the Southern City Cemetery, in front of the grave of former Vice Speaker Claude!"
Hearing the origin, Abel stared in amazement at the white rose. Director Arden remained silent, and the witch hunter didn't dare move.
After a long moment, Abel sighed: "Put it back, put it back on the tombstone..."
Speaker Abel signed a new decree, and the state of emergency in the city of Fabro was lifted, and everything returned to normal.
After enormous sacrifices and hard-fought battles, Parliament finally eliminated the threat posed by Rudolf Gornil. Parliament decreed that the city of Fabro would return to its former peace.
The next day, an experienced witch hunter entered the city hall.
"Reza, Senior Witch Hunter, reporting to you, Speaker Abel."
"Welcome, Director Reza."
Finally, support arrived from the Provincial Court. The Court had formed a team of witch hunters, and Reza, Director of the Department of Special Operations, personally