strictlysupreme Chapter 173 The Fourth War of the Wizards of Aikar... Begins!
Chapter 173 The Fourth War of the Wizards of Aikar... Begins!
Chapter 173 The Fourth War of the Wizards of Aikar... Begins!
More importantly, this statement was issued at almost the same time.
The Silent Forest itself and the massive war machine it controls and influences have been completely awakened like a sleeping ancient beast, letting out a ferocious roar and entering a state of total war!
In the eerie, ancient castle and the towering dark mage tower, the aura of death that had accumulated for hundreds of years was fully activated.
Countless undead creatures slumbering deep within underground tombs and laboratories have been forcibly awakened!
The Frankenstein monster strode out of the dungeon with heavy steps.
The lich chanted malevolent incantations as they formed a square formation.
Skeleton warriors and knights surged forth from the graves like a white tide.
Driven by the ruthlessness of necromancers and dark wizards, they formed legions of undead that exuded a dense aura of death and inspired fear!
Those black wizard organizations and underground societies that had long since formed secret alliances with the Silent Forest began to frantically receive large quantities of strategic materials, forbidden magic scrolls, and powerful magic support continuously being transported from within the Silent Forest.
They were ordered to advance at full speed towards several pre-designated strategic assembly points!
Deep within the vast swamps, ancient and resentful battlefield ruins, forgotten forbidden relics—
Countless monsters corrupted by dark energy or summoned by powerful curses.
From lowly ghouls and hellhounds to powerful shadow demons and abyssal fiends—
Driven away and guided, they formed filthy, destructive dark torrents that began to spread towards the civilized world.
Meanwhile, some dark organizations that were already dissatisfied with the existing order, and mercenary city-states that were eager to seize huge profits through chaos.
And a few neutral wizarding societies that have a long-standing grudge against the Tower of Eternity and have been secretly coveting its territory.
Like sharks smelling blood, they dispatched their elite forces or issued public statements to express their support for the Silent Forest's "justice" and acknowledge its accusations against the Eternal Tower.
Although these forces that have come together are a mixed bag, each with their own ulterior motives and hidden agendas.
However, driven by the enormous benefits offered by the Silent Forest, the promise of shared spoils, and the hatred for a common enemy, they quickly coalesced into a formidable force of chaos that would attract the attention of any power.
The shadow of war is no longer just a warning or slogan on paper, but has transformed into a real, overwhelming army of undead and monsters, a chilling killing intent permeating the border and the imminent flames of war.
The situation on the entire continent of Aikael was like riding in a runaway carriage, instantly sliding irreversibly from the tense standoff between the two major organizations into the abyss of full-scale conflict!
Major trade routes were disrupted, and borders were in constant danger. Countless small countries, principalities, and independent towns caught in the middle lived in fear and were forced to choose sides in an arduous struggle. The economy and exchanges of the entire continent were nearly paralyzed.
The Tower of Eternity, the Domed Council Chamber.
The atmosphere was so heavy it felt almost tangible, like the most oppressive stillness before a storm.
"Utterly shameless! Turning black into white! Deserving of death!"
The Lord of Anselm Tower watched as the massive army mobilization within the Silent Forest's controlled area was transmitted in real-time through a large magical mirror.
Combined with the statement that placed all the blame on the Tower of Eternity, he was so angry that his snow-white beard trembled slightly, and powerful magical fluctuations emanated uncontrollably, causing the light in the entire council hall to flicker.
"They're determined to completely break off all ties!"
They want to muddy the waters of the entire continent to buy themselves last-minute preparation time, all while cloaking themselves in a veneer of hypocritical morality!
Monet's face was so gloomy it could drip water, and the crystal ball in his hand made a faint crackling sound due to the instability of energy.
"Morality? What a load of rubbish!"
Master Calvin, like an enraged lion, slammed his fist on the long table made of hard starwood, leaving a charred fist mark.
"Faced with absolute power, their hypocritical morality, built on lies and slaughter, is utterly vulnerable! Tower Master!"
Their army is already moving! We must strike immediately, before they fully assemble.
Before we can form a united front, let's crush their arrogance and war potential with overwhelming force!
"Master Calvin was right!"
Master Freya's expression was more serious than ever before, and she nodded emphatically.
"War is inevitable; in fact, it could be said that they have already fired the first shot! We must mobilize our strongest forces as quickly as possible to deliver the most devastating blow to them!"
At the same time, issue a top-level war mobilization order to all our allies immediately! This is a moment of life and death for the entire Aikar order!
Lord Anselm took a deep breath and slowly exhaled. The last trace of hesitation and illusion of peace in his eyes vanished completely, leaving only the coldness and decisiveness of the supreme decision-maker.
"Pass on my orders!"
His voice, like a booming bell, resounded throughout the council hall and was instantly transmitted to every key department within the tower via the magical network.
"First, the Eternal Tower and all its affiliated territories and fortresses shall immediately enter a state of highest combat readiness!"
Activate the highest-level protective arrays in all cities and key strongholds!
Activate all sealed War Golems and Construct Guardians!
All combat personnel are to cancel all leave and return to their units immediately!
"Secondly, in my name, I issue a supreme emergency war mobilization order to all kingdoms, duchies, and wizarding organizations that have entered into a sacred covenant with us!"
Tell them that darkness has fallen, and the time has come to uphold the covenant and fight side by side!
"Third, Master Calvin, your assault plan remains unchanged, but the target area and authority have been upgraded!"
I authorize you to destroy, as the circumstances suggest, all key military outposts, logistical nodes, and any visible personnel along the way in the Silent Forest! I will make them pay the price for their arrogance!
"Fourth, immediately organize rescue and evacuation teams, prioritize the safety of civilians in neutral areas with friendly relations with us, and do everything possible to evacuate them to safe areas!"
We must never allow innocent civilians to become the raw material for those madmen of the Silent Forest to cast their evil spells!
The orders were issued swiftly and clearly, more urgent and ruthless than ever before.
The Tower of Eternity, a symbol of wisdom and order on the continent of Ekar, has now completely shed its former tranquility and peace, transforming into a highly efficient and terrifying war fortress, and has begun to operate in full force.
On top of the tower, several huge energy-gathering arrays began to light up, and massive amounts of magical energy were forcibly drawn from the earth's veins and the void, emitting terrifying fluctuations that made one's heart tremble.
Deep within the tower, the colossal war golem, which had slumbered for decades, suddenly gleamed with a bloodthirsty crimson light in its eye sockets, emitting a low, ancient roar.
Countless battle wizards shed their usual research robes, donned enchanted battle robes, picked up their gleaming staffs, and solemnly walked toward the teleportation arrays leading to various front lines, or boarded floating warships that slowly rose into the air, their cannons blazing.
At the same time, hundreds of lion knights and mages skilled in long-distance teleportation, carrying the highest-level plea for help and war orders from the Tower of Eternity, rushed to every corner of Ekar at top speed to spread the news of the war and the order to assemble.
The fragile peace that had lasted for decades in the Aykar region was shattered and brought to an end at this moment.
Silent Forest, atop the Tower.
This is the location of the Silent Council, the nominal power center of the Silent Forest.
The hall was magnificent yet eerie, with massive obsidian pillars standing all around, seemingly capable of absorbing light, and carved with countless twisted runes and reliefs of tormented souls that seemed to be wailing silently.
The air was thick with a suffocating mixture of sulfur, old parchment, and an almost overwhelming sense of negative energy.
Speaker Mokamo was standing in front of a strategic sand table of the Aikar region, which was suspended in mid-air and slowly rotating, and was made of pure void energy.
On the sand table, black and dark red dots representing the Silent Forest and its core allies are constantly lighting up.
They converged, like ink dripping into water, quickly spreading and forming several powerful, dark torrents pointing towards several strategic locations.
Meanwhile, the golden and white dots representing the Tower of Eternity and its affiliated forces, like a swarm of awakened bees, are rapidly gathering to form seemingly solid defensive lines.
Several other members of the Wizard Council, each possessing a similarly powerful aura and shrouded in black robes, stood behind him with their hands at their sides, reporting in a respectful and rapid tone.
"The Fang Mercenary Group has arrived at the designated location in full, and one-third of the first batch of magic ore and soul crystals they requested has already been paid for."
"The lizardman tribe of the Rotten Swamp has accepted our dark gift," and their venom archer legions have begun harassing several key towns on the southeastern border of the Tower of Eternity, as planned.
"The Black Tower Association has expressed its willingness to do everything in its power to restrain the two affiliated white wizard organizations on the eastern front of the Eternal Tower, but they demand that after the deed is done, they must share complete copies of the knowledge base of at least three core mage towers of the Eternal Tower —"
Mochamo listened quietly, his withered, eagle-claw-like fingers tapping lightly on the void sand table, fine-tuning the deployment and direction of the dark lights.
His eyes were deep and cold, like two bottomless ancient wells, without any ripples, making it impossible for anyone to see his true thoughts.
As the final report concluded, a younger member of parliament stepped forward, his voice brimming with barely suppressed excitement and a bloodthirsty thirst: "Speaker! All our core allies have answered the call, and the mobilization of our main forces is over 70 percent complete!"
The number of mercenaries and dark races on the periphery who rushed to join the fray was enormous!
This time, the forces we mobilized far exceeded the expectations of those old men at the Tower of Eternity!
He waved his arms excitedly.
"It's time! It's time to make those self-righteous white wizards understand who truly decides the future order of this land of Aikar!"
Mochamo finally slowly raised his head, a cold and twisted smile tugging at the corners of his mouth, revealing sharp teeth like those of a wild beast.
"very good."
His voice was hoarse and deep, yet it carried an unquestionable authority and a destructive urge.
"The Tower of Eternity—they've been living in comfort for too long. So long that they've forgotten the fear of having their throats torn apart by the sharp teeth in the shadows, forgotten the true laws governing this world."
He extended his fingers, which resembled withered twigs, and precisely pointed to several crucial strategic nodes on the sand table.
"Send the order to all commanders at the front: End the pretense and probing—a full-scale attack, commence immediately!"
"I want to see the flames of war raging at the doorsteps of every ally in the Eternal Tower!"
I want to see their farms reduced to ashes, their mines collapsed and submerged, and their towns reduced to ruins!
I will use the purest fear and death to utterly crush that ridiculous and fragile order they rely on to maintain!
"Let Calvin, that brute who only knows how to roar, run himself ragged!"
When he arrived, breathless, at the scene of a fire, everything else had already been reduced to desolate ruins! I wanted him to watch helplessly as it happened, unable to do anything about it!
His orders were filled with destructive madness, yet also revealed a shrewd and calculating nature.
What he wanted was not the gain or loss of a single city or place, but to completely cripple and disperse the power of the Eternal Tower with an all-round, extremely fierce attack, creating the largest-scale chaos, death, and despair on the vast land.
"Go."
Mochamo waved his hand one last time, as if shooing away flies.
"Let the symphony of war resound throughout every corner of Aikar! Let the fall of the Eternal Tower and the shattering of their guardian order prove to the world that the Silent Forest is the sole and eternal ruler of Aikar's future!"
The command, like an invisible ripple of death, spread rapidly through a hidden network of magic.
The next moment, along the long, previously relatively peaceful border of the continent of Aikar, dozens of points, as if by prior arrangement, simultaneously erupted into the most intense conflict!
The undead legion, like a tireless and fearless tide of death, crashed against the seemingly impregnable city walls and fortresses wave after wave.
Dark magic, like a torrential downpour from the abyss, rained down on the hastily erected protective barrier, exploding into clouds of corrosive energy.
Driven by madness, the horde of monsters swept through the fragile village fences and pounced on the unarmed civilians.
The black wizard's malevolent curse spread silently through the unsuspecting military camps and settlements.
Total War!
It erupted with a speed and brutality far exceeding everyone's worst expectations, instantly dragging vast swathes of land into an abyss of blood and fire!
The hastily assembled revenge fleet of the Tower of Eternity had just set sail when it was horrified to discover that its own backyard was engulfed in flames. It had no choice but to change its plans and send its forces to various locations to "put out the fires."
Master Calvin's roar nearly shattered every communication array. He had to abandon his original assault plan, dismantle his forces, and frantically rush to the various defenses that were about to fall.
And beneath this terrifying war, ignited by the Silent Forest itself, that has engulfed the entire continent.
Those eerie ritual formations, secretly set up in the shadows of various battlefields, are like greedy, invisible vampires, frantically and silently absorbing the massive amounts of death, painful souls, and despair energy generated by war!
It was transformed into the purest and darkest primal energy, and then continuously and efficiently transported through a stable energy channel that had already been established to the depths of the continent, to the experimental site where Hick was located, shrouded in absolute shadow.
Hick's insane and ambitious plan is accelerating at an unprecedented pace thanks to the world war that he himself has instigated and amplified.