How come this arcanist is invincible?

Chapter 84 War Is About to Break Out

The meeting continued, and after Kane and the others finished their questioning, they took their seats in the area where the Night's Watch was located.

The presiding judge nodded slightly to him, then quickly turned his gaze back to the center of the council platform.

Kane sat next to Reed, and the two looked quietly ahead, Kane's gaze occasionally sweeping over the royal representative.

Under the chairmanship of this royal representative, various issues were addressed one by one. First, other participants took turns speaking and discussing, and then he offered solutions.

Attack the Drow stronghold, sweep through the Dark Forest, clean the sewers, and investigate other demon cult hideouts within the city...

One by one, the proposals were finalized. But Kane's expression remained grave, because a crucial decision had been made:

One month later, the war machine of the war city will be fully activated.

In addition to the regular city defenses, the city guard will dispatch a full-strength legion.

In coordination with the Night Watch and several mage towers, war mages launched a large-scale raid on the newly discovered Drow descendant city stronghold in the Darkwood.

In addition, the information about "Potion of Possession" and "Sacred Mark Ritual" extracted from the mage apprentice in the "Nameless Club" has been handed over to the various mage towers for research.

Once enough Drow descendants are captured, large-scale drug trials will begin.

Kane knew perfectly well that human greed is limitless.

Nominally, only captured Drow descendants will be used, but once this batch of "resources" is used up, sooner or later it will be the turn of real mage apprentices, or even commoners.

If the demonic cult seizes the opportunity to incite conflict among the six kingdoms, this inhumane ritual will only become more widespread amidst the chaos of war, ultimately leading to an irreparable catastrophe.

The council chamber was filled with the sounds of voices as representatives from various factions took turns speaking, either outlining their plans or raising their resource requests.

The royal representative stood tall and straight in the highest seat, facing the proposals presented below, his elegant demeanor exuding an undeniable sense of control.

Kane stared at his profile, and a familiar figure inexplicably flashed through his mind.

He turned to look at Reed, who was still listening intently beside him, and asked in a low voice:

"Reed, what do you know about this royal representative?"

Reed responded in a low voice, his tone carrying a hint of understanding:

"He is His Excellency Conrad Hermann. What, are you interested in him?"

Seeing Kane nod, Reed slowly recounted his past.

"Conrad was originally just an insignificant nobleman in the capital. Back then, the white dragon kept by the Nord royal family suddenly went berserk and attacked the eldest princess."

He risked his life to shield the princess from the white dragon, sustaining serious injuries in the process.

It was precisely because of this achievement that he gained the absolute trust of the royal family and gradually rose to his current position.

Kane nodded slightly. This resume was reasonable, but he still felt that something was off about it.

The meeting concluded as the setting sun cast its rays into the dome. Conrad was the first to rise and leave, followed by the tower masters of the various mage towers, and the Night Watch and other faction representatives also dispersed one after another.

Seeing that the figures of the mage tower members were about to disappear at the end of the corridor, Kane said to Reed, "I have something to attend to, I'll be leaving for a moment."

"Leave?" A hint of doubt flashed in Reed's eyes, but he did not ask further, only raising his hand to indicate that he should do as he pleased.

Kane quickly caught up with the Mage Tower's group and saw Edwin, the Tower Master of the High Dome, and Lucien, the Tower Master of the Gray Tower, talking side by side. Both of them wore robes embroidered with the tower's emblem and had an extraordinary air about them.

Hearing footsteps, the two turned around and saw Kane. They both smiled warmly and said, "Lord Kane."

As the word "Your Excellency" fell, the other mage tower masters around them all turned their heads, their gazes lingering for a moment on the Night's Watch insignia on Kane's chest, their expressions varying—some contemptuous, some curious, and some indifferent.

He was clearly quite surprised that a night watchman was addressed in such a way by the mage tower master.

Kane ignored the stares around him, giving a slight nod in return, his tone respectful but not humble:

"Gentlemen, excuse me for disturbing you, but may I speak with you in private?"

Edwin and Lucien exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of surprise in each other's eyes, before nodding in agreement.

The three walked to a secluded spot in the corridor, where Kane stated his purpose directly:

"My lords, I would like to ask, regarding the use of prisoners for demonization rituals after the drow stronghold was swept away, is there truly no way to undo this?"

Edwin hesitated for a moment, glanced at Lucien, and then said:

"Your Excellency Kane, this matter has already been decided by the ruling council and cannot be changed."

Once the machine of the City of War is started, there is no turning back.

Moreover, the purge of the descendants of the Dzungars is an annual routine operation.

Lucien added:

"I understand your concerns—this ritual originates from a demonic cult, and the possession potion is of unknown origin."

However, all the major mage towers will focus on research and development and strictly manage risks.

Furthermore, the ghoul will be handed over to the Bewitching School for mental manipulation; even if they fail, its corpse will be recycled by the Necromancer School.

The risks... are manageable.

Kane's heart sank little by little, just as he expected.

He knew the plot better than anyone else: it was the intertwining of the council's greed, the spellcaster's arrogance, and the people's ignorance that ultimately led to the turbulent era.

However, given his current low status and lack of strength, even if he points out the hidden dangers, no one will believe him.

Kane gave a slight smile: "I was overthinking it."

A hint of approval flashed in Lucien's eyes as he looked him up and down:

"Lord Kane's progress on the path of spellcasting is astonishing. The aetheric energy emanating from you is much stronger than when we last met."

"If nothing unexpected happens, I'll break through to the second tier soon, right?"

Kane smiled but did not answer.

His strength improvement came entirely from accumulating experience through killing, rather than from a deep understanding of arcane magic, so there was no way to respond to that statement.

Edwin, however, seemed to see through something and added with a smile:

"Is it all thanks to that arcane mage's notebook?"

Kane nodded slightly, neither confirming nor denying—he had not yet reached level 19, and was still some distance from advancing to the second tier, and he had not yet found a suitable person to translate the notebook.

After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Edwin and Lucien turned and left.

Kane's eyes turned cold as he watched the two figures walk away.

"With my current status and power, there's no way I can stop this."

He thought to himself.

"We must level up as soon as possible and reach level 20 to unlock the second-tier ability before we are qualified to influence the situation."

But where else in the city of war can one quickly gain experience?

As his thoughts raced, one idea popped into his mind.

"Perhaps we could try going there."

Kane made up his mind and turned back to the Night's Watch encampment.

Back at the Night's Watch headquarters, Kane went about his daily work as usual.

After saying goodbye to the team 13, Kane did not go home as usual.

Instead, he changed into a black robe to conceal his figure, hid the enchanted scimitar in his sleeve, and had two specially made daggers at his waist before leaving silently.

He walked alone through the bustling streets to the Fourth District, and crawled into a hidden sewer opening.

The sewer was pitch black, with only the gurgling sound of sewage echoing through the corridor. The stench of rotting food and feces mixed with a damp, musty smell wafted through the air.

The Fourth District is densely populated, and all kinds of garbage flow into the drains, making the waterways even dirtier.

Kane didn't carry a torch, and it was almost pitch black around him, but he didn't care.

His water manipulation technique was already in motion, and the fine water mist in the surrounding air swirled around his senses like silk threads.

The movement of any living thing will stir up the water mist, more accurately than sight.

"However, I have to keep using the water manipulation technique. If only I could have darkvision," he thought to himself.

Darkvision allows a person to see through darkness up to 60 feet away. It is a talent mostly found among drow descendants, half-elves, and some gnomes. Only a few human professions can unlock it at Tier 2 or above.

This ability can be a deadly advantage in dark environments, but unfortunately he cannot access it yet.

As we approached a corner, the mist suddenly stirred slightly, accompanied by a soft scratching sound.

Kane immediately ducked behind the sewage pipe and used his water manipulation skills to sense a giant rat slowly approaching.

It was more than twice the size of an ordinary rat, its greasy black fur was covered in mud, its blood-red eyes gleamed fiercely in the darkness, and murky saliva dripped from its sharp teeth.

Kane didn't hesitate any longer. He darted out like a ghost, his movements so fast that only a blur remained.

With the precision of his level 9 Susas Curved Blade Technique, his scimitar pierced the giant rat's mouth and nose like a streak of light, penetrating straight through its upper and lower jaws, pinning it firmly to the damp wall.

Caught off guard, the giant rat let out a sharp screech and frantically scratched at the ground with its claws, but it could not break free from the scimitar's grasp.

Kane's arm remained motionless as he coldly watched the giant rat struggle.

In terms of attributes, this giant rat only appears to be at the level of an apprentice-level warrior, but its greatest threat lies in the poison on its teeth and its swarms.

In less than half a minute, the giant rat's struggles gradually weakened, and it finally convulsed and died.

Kane glanced at the experience points that popped up on the panel, drew his sword, and stepped back.

Almost simultaneously, sewage exploded from the side, and an even larger giant rat pounced through the air, its sharp teeth biting straight at his neck!

Kane swung his scimitar back, a flash of cold light, and the blade precisely sliced ​​across the giant rat's throat, spurting out dark red blood.

The giant rat's carcass crashed heavily into the sewage, splashing up a spray of water.

Kane stared at the corpses floating on the water, his brow furrowed slightly.

A series of rustling sounds came from beneath the sewage, clearly indicating that the rats had been attracted by the smell of blood.

"They're here."

He said in a low voice.

A single giant rat is not a threat, but the trouble with a swarm lies in its fearless nature, deadly toxins, and numerical advantage.

If Reed hadn't used a second-tier Evocation spell to clear the area last time, their team and Shar's team would probably have been in a tough fight.

"However... I have the 'immortality' trait. This situation is perfect for gaining experience."

Whoosh!Whoosh!Whoosh!

The water surface broke open one after another, and one dark shadow after another rushed out from the water, outside the pipes, and around the corner!

Kane didn't hesitate. He used his water manipulation technique to sense the general direction, and his blood accelerated once again, unleashing a series of slashes with his curved blade!

Under the LV9 Susas Curved Blade Technique, wherever the blade passed, rat limbs were severed and black blood splattered.

Screams, gnawing sounds, and the scraping of claws against the stone wall mingled together.

Kane wielded a curved blade in his right hand like a wheel, while his left hand held a dagger poised to strike again, without using any other spells.

In the absence of area-of-effect spells, pure killing is more efficient.

Control techniques like "Cloud Mist" have little effect on creatures that live in darkness year-round.

Time passed, sewage splattered, and blood mingled.

His black robe was ripped in several places, and his arms and shoulders were covered with bite marks and scratches.

However, the immortality effect takes effect quickly, and the wounds scab over and heal at a speed visible to the naked eye.

After an unknown amount of time, the corpses of the giant rats underfoot piled up into a mountain. The remaining seven or eight giant rats finally became frightened and scurried into the depths of the sewage with mournful cries.

Kane flicked his wrist, and two spiked blades, controlled by the mage, pierced through the air, precisely penetrating the backs of two giant rats, while the others fled into the darkness in a sorry state.