With the strong intervention of the royal guardians and several major secret agencies, although the war in the empire is still raging, the intensity gradually begins to slow down, and it seems to be gradually stopping.
Many people are looking forward to the end of the war, but only a few people know that this end of the war is just a superficial illusion.
The disappearance of Gloria III, the guidance of the stargazers, and the huge plans secretly carried out by the marquis, all of these are huge hidden dangers. Just waiting for an opportunity, they will explode like a powder keg encountering sparks.
The Gloria Empire was once again blown into pieces.
And this opportunity soon appeared.
Pale plain.
This is a wasteland located at the junction of the two provinces of Karras and Frei, dominated by the icy snow wind of the Melchenko Mountains.
The eternal pale frozen soil and cold environment are the main theme here. On the north side of the plain, the majestic branches of the Manlchenko Mountains wind through like a giant dragon.
From the depths of the mountains, snowy winds rich in ice elements blow all year round, as if an ancient frost giant is sleeping here, and its breath turns into endless cold wind, dyeing this land into an eternal winter.
color.
Logically speaking, the magical elements contained in the branches of the Melchenko Mountains should not have caused this plain to be immersed in such deep ice. But the scene in front of me was contrary to common sense.
Some scholars were once curious about this and came to this mountainous area to investigate, but in the end they did not find anything special. They just found that the activity of ice elements in this area was unusually dead.
In the end, the scholar came to the conclusion that this place was probably a battlefield of terror in ancient times. Affected by the aftermath of the war, the elemental environment here was permanently changed. After a long period of accumulation, this place was created.
The frozen soil is stubborn and stubborn.
Due to the dangerous environment, this plain is rarely inhabited, with only one or two small towns dotted by adventurers. However, for ice-type monsters, this is a paradise. They are forgotten in this land.
He thrived on the land and became the real master here.
Today, on this plain that had been silent for countless centuries, some uninvited guests suddenly appeared.
"Is it here? Buried is one of the secrets of the ancient magic empire?"
In the center of the plain, Fiona, wrapped in a black velvet cloak and followed by several subordinates, stepped on the pale frozen soil under her feet, a slightly confused voice echoing in the cold air.
The news here was told to her by a former member of the Enoch family. When the family was on the verge of extinction, all secrets became bargaining chips to maintain survival and show their own value.
"Absolutely true!"
A low and firm voice sounded behind her. It was Finis Enoch, an eighth-level arcane mage and a direct member of the former Enoch family. There was an indescribable complex expression on his face.
, as if recalling the past events that have been buried in the long river of history.
"This is a secret we discovered accidentally. Beneath the Pale Plain is actually a top-secret experimental base of the ancient Magic Empire, code-named 'Lonuchenko', who is in charge of the God of Winter.
The confidentiality level of its existence information is extremely high, and only members of the royal family have the authority to know it. It contains a large amount of strategic materials, as well as the ninth-level top-secret weapon 'Colossus of Winter' developed in imitation of the 'Colossus of Themis', the guardian of the Sky City."
He paused and continued.
"However, it is not easy to excavate this base. Opening this ruins requires huge magical power, and according to our calculations, once it is unsealed, the huge elemental phenomenon that erupts will not be concealed.
This is also the core reason why we have never been able to discover it. After all, our relationship with the ‘Golden Dragon’ family has never been very good, and the location here is too sensitive.”
Having said this, the young man with black hair and silver eyes sighed, with a look of helplessness on his face. However, when he looked up at Fiona, the helplessness in his eyes was replaced by a touch of determination.
"Although I don't want to admit it, now is probably the best opportunity for us to explore this place. With the help of you and the [Man in the Mirror] behind you, we will definitely be able to successfully capture it this time."
"Don't worry, Your Majesty is already aware of this matter and has given me full authority to handle it."
After giving him a faint look, Fiona nodded expressionlessly with a sullen face.
Different from the other world line, without the protection of her family and brother, she must show her strong side when she goes out alone.
The other party deliberately mentioned the title "Man in the Mirror" to prevent her from not reporting the news but acting privately. Both she and Phoenix knew this.
For high-level prophets, when their title is deliberately chanted, it is equivalent to establishing a connection in the web of fate.
"Now, let's start digging!"
As Fiona's order was issued, a group of spellcasters from the School of Change immediately took action. They stood scattered at various magic nodes according to the directions of the huge ritual array prepared in advance, and everyone's face was full of seriousness.
and focused look.
As they chanted and danced with their gestures, a mysterious and powerful wave of power began to fill the air. In the center of the pale plain, the air seemed to have solidified, and the mysterious mantras intertwined with the sound of the wind, creating a heart-stopping sound.
melody.
Gradually, the frost on the plain began to change under the influence of magic. They were no longer deathly pale, but began to glow with a faint blue light, as if some kind of power was pouring out from the ground, working with the spellcasters.
The magic echoes each other.
The frost gradually melted, revealing the permafrost as hard as iron underneath. The cracks left by the years on the permafrost were like ancient runes, and began to shine with a faint light.
As the ceremony progresses, these cracks become larger and larger, and there are more and more of them. They are like a huge spider web, covering the entire plain.
Suddenly, a strong earthquake struck. The entire plain was shaking, as if a huge monster was awakening underground.
As the earthquake intensified, the terrifying ice elemental power spewed out from deep underground and shot straight into the sky. Even the sky seemed to be frozen, showing a strange interweaving color of ice blue and pale.
At this moment, a more dazzling light burst out from deep underground. This light contained endless magic and majesty, as if an ancient existence that had been sleeping for countless years was awakening. Under the shining of this light
Below, everything on the plain seems so small and insignificant.
Finally, under the expectant gaze of everyone, as the light dissipated, the huge complex of ruins gradually rose from the ground.
These buildings are ancient and mysterious, as if they are made of hard pale ice, towering into the clouds, exuding an awe-inspiring atmosphere.
The top-secret experimental base of the ancient magic empire, Langnuchenko, appeared in front of everyone.
But at this moment, everyone was on alert.
Even though I was mentally prepared, the scale of the magical phenomenon was still a bit beyond expectation.
The scattered adventurers attracted by the vision are not a worry. What they are most worried about is attracting the attention of those who are truly powerful.
"Successful, the protective array around the ruins has been lifted, and the magic power fluctuations are decreasing!" ()