Wizard, I Have Another World – Chapter 90

Chapter 90: The Dragon King

“Crackle, pop…”

Karl shook his body, and faint cracking sounds emanated from his muscles and bones.

Immediately after.

His body seemed to shrink, becoming shorter and more robust, his features and facial structure also becoming more rugged.

He rubbed his temples, his mental energy fluctuations quietly receding.

After changing into a long robe and hanging a long sword on each side of his waist, he had become a different person.

A complete transformation from the inside out.

Even if an acquaintance stood before him, they would never be able to recognize him.

“The body modification of a bloodline wizard, combined with the secret techniques of knightly martial skills, truly makes changing one’s appearance convenient.”

“Let’s go!”

Picking up the package on the table, he took a wide-brimmed hat to cover his cheeks and walked towards the outside of the island.

Outskirts of the Black Swamp.

The last time he came here, it was just a small village with some signs of expansion.

In just a few months.

It had undergone a dramatic transformation.

Buildings had sprung up, long streets came into view, and manors were under construction.

The streets were bustling with traffic, with a constant flow of goods from various places being transported into the Swamp Alliance.

A village?

It could now be considered a relatively prosperous town, and it was still evolving towards becoming a city.

Given time.

It might not be impossible for it to become a bustling city like Signo.

One must know that wizards were not short of money, and each one was an extremely extravagant consumer.

‘I wonder how much land Hetty bought, but judging by the situation, this investment should yield substantial returns.’

‘It just takes a long time!’

Stroking his chin, Karl shifted his gaze upwards.

In the center of a newly built residential area, there was a special building, its tall spire a symbol of the Morning Sun.

The bell rang.

Calming one’s mind.

A church!

‘The Church truly doesn’t let go of any corner where there are people, they even have to set up churches near wizard strongholds.’

‘The radiance of the deities…’

‘Too dazzling!’

Spreading faith to the doorstep of unbelievers, the people of the Swamp Alliance didn’t say anything.

From this, it could also be seen that even with a Second-Circle Wizard stationed here, the Church showed no fear.

The Church should have powerful figures comparable to a Second-Circle Wizard.

Or even.

More powerful beings!

Shaking his head, Karl headed towards his destination.

Near the Black Swamp, there was a long, narrow, and gloomy street specifically for trade between wizards and ordinary people.

“Antidote potion, ten gold coins each!”

“Beast Repellent Pills, ensuring you have no worries about mosquito bites during your travels, and no need to fear wild beasts when walking through the jungle!”

“…”

The people doing business here were mostly attendants of wizards, selling things that wizards had refined.

Some things were common in the wizarding world but could fetch high prices in the ordinary world.

Of course.

There were also people like Karl, wizard apprentices who personally came forward, but they usually concealed their appearance.

Karl found a spot and laid out his goods one by one.

Three potions.

Two weapons.

Soon.

A person wrapped tightly in a cloak came to the stall and casually picked up a potion.

“Light of Wisdom?”

“Yes.”

Karl nodded:

“There are three doses in one bottle, priced at one magic stone.”

There weren’t many potions that could increase mental power, and the effect of the Light of Wisdom was relatively outstanding.

Other potions were priced at one magic stone for five doses, so selling three doses for one magic stone wasn’t expensive.

This was also the market price he had gradually figured out.

“It seems you are the mysterious alchemist they speak of.” The person nodded, taking out three magic stones from their body:

“I’ll take them all.”

Karl collected the magic stones and completed the transaction.

He came here once a month to exchange for magic stones to buy potions, otherwise, his savings wouldn’t be enough.

Gradually, he had gained some fame.

While waiting for customers, Karl took out a High-Quality Beast Pill from his body, swallowed it, and refined it using the Furnace Method.

His stomach churned, and the Beast Pill turned into a warm current surging throughout his body.

His Constitution slowly increased.

“How much for this sword?”

“Seven magic stones.”

“So expensive?”

“This is a magic item, enchanted with Petrification. Once activated, it can easily shatter the opponent’s weapon.”

“But it’s too heavy, not suitable for a wizard apprentice to use.”

“It was originally a weapon for knights.”

“Can you give me a discount?”

“No bargaining!”

Karl sat cross-legged on the ground, eyes closed, explaining his goods while continuing his cultivation.

After haggling for a while, the other party sighed helplessly:

“Seven it is, I’ll buy it!”

“Deal!”

Karl opened his eyes.

Analyzing the Transforming Serpent during this time had deepened his mastery of Petrification, and even the grade of the magic items he refined had improved.

Not long after.

The second weapon was also successfully sold.

…………

The oars splashed, the powerful propulsion driving the wooden boat forward through the swamp mud at an astonishing speed.

After selling his goods, Karl didn’t linger in the market, heading straight back the way he came.

He mentally calculated his earnings.

Two hours of setting up a stall, successfully earned seventeen magic stones, after deducting the cost, the net profit still exceeded ten magic stones.

Enough to cover his expenses for a while…

Hmm?

His Spider Sense sent out a warning.

His eyebrows twitched, and Karl’s body suddenly leaped into the air.

“Boom!”

The wooden boat beneath him exploded, flames roaring and shooting out, the high temperature even melting the mud in the swamp.

A magic trap!

“Who’s there?”

Karl landed, and before he could observe his surroundings, a wave of flames rushed towards him.

Behind the flames.

A figure wielding a giant axe silently chopped down.

The giant axe weighed hundreds of pounds, but in the attacker’s hands, it was as light as a feather, its sharp blade gleaming with a cold light.

Because of the flames blocking the view, no one saw this.

Zero-Circle Spell ━ Azure Wave Protection!

A stream of water appeared out of thin air, transforming into a giant water sphere that enveloped Karl, blocking the flames.

In just an instant.

“Boom!”

The flames and the water sphere melted each other, and amidst the rising mist, the giant axe silently fell from above.

The true killing blow descended.

“Die!”

The attacker’s face was contorted, letting out a low growl, their killing intent tangible.

“Clang…”

A broadsword blocked the giant axe.

Martial Skill ━ Protection!

Karl, with his feet firmly planted on the ground, was like a towering mountain, unmoving despite the impact.

After advancing to Grand Knight, his defense had increased once again.

“Huh?”

Both of them were surprised.

The attacker obviously hadn’t expected their chosen target to have such keen senses and be proficient in martial skills.

Karl also hadn’t expected to be ambushed, and by someone who was also ‘skilled in both magic and martial arts’ like him.

A Grand Knight?

No!

It was just that the power they burst out with just now was comparable to a Grand Knight.

Martial Skill ━ Bloom!

The broadsword trembled, a terrifying force erupting instantly. The attacker couldn’t withstand it, their body involuntarily leaning back.

How could this be?

The target wasn’t just proficient in martial skills, but also a Grand Knight with far greater strength than them.

Damn it!

Panic flashed in the attacker’s eyes, their body retreating rapidly.

They were just a knight, although they could temporarily burst out with power comparable to a Grand Knight through some means.

But they weren’t truly a Grand Knight.

Escape!

“Too late!”

Karl’s voice was icy, his twin swords slashing towards the attacker.

Martial Skill ━ Gale Slash!

In an instant.

Countless sword shadows enveloped all directions, like a dark cloud descending, sealing off the opponent’s escape route.

“Clang, clang, clang…”

“Pfft!”

The countless sword shadows vanished, and the attacker stumbled back, spitting blood. Before they could steady themselves, their head was sliced off by a sword.

“There are actually robbers and murderers near the Black Swamp?”

Karl sheathed his swords and searched the deceased’s body, his expression changing:

“Fire Thief?”

“People from Colon!”

Fire Thieves weren’t wizards, but the best among them had the ability to control flames.

In this world, besides wizards, there was another group of people who possessed supernatural powers, and there were quite a few of them.

They were the servants of deities.

Priests!

Clerics!

Or.

Fire Thieves from Colon!

…………

Karl wasn’t the only one ambushed. In just half a day, there were more than ten ambushes in the Black Swamp.

Among them.

Most of those ambushed died on the spot!

With several wizard apprentices dead at once, including two Intermediate Wizard Apprentices, naturally, panic spread.

“The people from Colon have gone mad!”

Sybil’s face was pale, still shaken:

“Fortunately, I was traveling with a few friends, otherwise… Jesse was still with us this morning.”

It seemed she knew someone who had been killed.

“Colon just suffered a defeat on the front lines, it’s foolish to provoke the Swamp Alliance now.” Karl frowned in confusion:

“But no matter what, it’s best to go out as little as possible recently and set up more magic traps around the island.”

“Yes.” Sybil nodded vigorously.

The Swamp Alliance reacted quickly.

The next day, they dispatched a patrol team led by a Full-fledged Wizard to search for the Fire Thieves hiding in the Black Swamp.

They also issued a series of rules.

“To ensure the safety of the alliance wizards, a strict inspection system will be implemented for entering and exiting the Black Swamp from now on.”

Sybil brought back the news:

“Also.”

“The alliance is forming wizard patrol teams, and joining them will reward a certain amount of points every month.”

“I plan to give it a try.”

“You?” Karl frowned:

“Joining the patrol team now is very likely to encounter danger.”

“No!” Sybil waved her hand with a smile:

“Each patrol team will have a Senior Wizard Apprentice leading it, the Fire Thieves from Colon wouldn’t dare to attack.”

“Just going around with them will earn a lot of points, it’s a good deal no matter how you look at it.”

“You…” Karl began:

“Are you short of money?”

“Of course.” Sybil rolled her eyes:

“You’re a single man with no dependents, but I still have to raise Little Pine, and Teacher’s wife doesn’t live with you.”

“Right!”

Her beautiful eyes flickered, and she said with a smile:

“Little Pine has started learning meditation and has mastered the Light Spell, shouldn’t you, as his Martial Uncle, give him a gift?”

“So fast?” Karl was surprised:

“It seems Pine has good talent.”

“Of course!” Speaking of her apprentice, Sybil’s eyes lit up:

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“I think Little Pine’s Wizard Talent, although not reaching level two, shouldn’t be far off.”

“He’ll definitely become a Senior Wizard Apprentice in the future.”

“Maybe even a Full-fledged Wizard!”

“Congratulations.” Karl stood up and handed her a dagger:

“Congratulations on taking in a good apprentice, this dagger is enchanted with Water Wave Oscillation, it can easily tear through tough flesh and muscle.”

“Consider it my gift.”

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No matter what the people from Colon were planning, Karl had decided to stay out of sight for the next few days.

Until he had spent all his savings.

Unless absolutely necessary.

He wouldn’t leave the island!

Several months passed in a flash.

Other World.

Free Port.

Karl followed Susan to the Trading Company’s warehouse, passing through the bustling crowd, and stopped at a secluded courtyard.

“Three Water Monkeys.”

Susan pushed the door open, gesturing towards the iron cages in the courtyard:

“We used a special sleeping potion, they won’t wake up even if you dismember them, check them out.”

Three Water Monkeys were lying in the iron cages, sound asleep, their size indicating they were adults.

“Yes.”

Karl checked them over and nodded in satisfaction:

“Good.”

“As long as you don’t deliberately provoke them, it’s not difficult to sneak up and knock a few out and bring them back.” Susan smiled:

“Miss Lula specifically instructed to give you a cost price, five hundred God’s Grace Coins each, how about that?”

“Thank you.” Karl said:

“Please thank Miss Lula for me.”

“Go thank her personally, that’s more sincere.” Susan waved her hand:

“Let’s go, take a look at today’s main attraction.”

Karl’s eyes lit up, and he followed her.

The Water Monkeys were goods he had ordered, but they weren’t the key to this trip. The Trading Company had a bountiful harvest from their sea voyage.

Among them.

They had captured and killed a legendary creature!

They arrived at a heavily guarded courtyard and entered after their identities were confirmed by the guards.

Inside the courtyard.

A giant lion with wings lay sprawled on the ground, a huge wound on its neck its fatal injury.

“The bird favored by the heavens, the lion blessed by the Water God, a legendary creature said to possess divine blood.”

Susan’s voice was filled with awe:

“The Windwing Skylion!”

The Windwing Skylion wasn’t as large as the Transforming Serpent, but it was still over seven meters long and three meters tall, with a wingspan exceeding ten meters.

Its corpse lay on the ground like a collapsed hill, majestic and solid. Even though it was no longer alive, every inch of its muscles seemed to contain boundless strength.

In this aspect.

It far surpassed the Transforming Serpent!

The Windwing Skylion’s head was enormous, its nose broad and powerful. It was said that every breath it took could cause violent vibrations in the air. Its exposed fangs gleamed with a cold light, making it intimidating to look at.

Its dark golden fur was even more extraordinary, noble and mysterious, no wonder it was said to be favored by the deities in legends.

The most exaggerated part was its pair of wings. Wings were usually flexible, but the wings in front of him were sharp as knives.

Karl had no doubt that every feather on these wings could be used as a deadly weapon.

Somewhat similar to the legendary griffin, but with obvious differences.

“This creature lives on deep-sea reefs. Although it can enter the water, it mostly soars through the sky, inhabiting uninhabited islands.”

Susan explained:

“Only when giving birth to young Windwing Skylions do they enter the water to lay their eggs. The offspring live underwater until their wings mature.”

“Its speed is as fast as lightning, it has the power to control strong winds, and its body is as hard as diamond. It’s the creature that maritime trading companies least want to encounter.”

“It was the Leader who personally killed it this time.”

“Oh!” Karl looked surprised:

“The Leader can kill legendary creatures?”

As far as he knew, the Leader of the Dragon King Trading Company hadn’t become a Legend, only a Peak Grand Knight.

In the entire Free Port.

Only City Lord Soden was a Legendary Knight!

“Some can, some can’t.” Susan said:

“Although legendary creatures have some intelligence, they can’t compare to humans. If the conditions are right, there’s a chance to kill them.”

“Of course…”

“Direct confrontation is definitely not possible, even a Legendary Knight can’t directly fight a legendary creature head-on.”

“Besides, humans can use weapons, and there are various powerful runes and helpers, they wouldn’t fight them alone.”

Karl slowly nodded.

“I want some materials for research.”

He gently stroked the corpse in front of him, his eyes filled with fervor:

“Blood, feathers, meat. If possible, I also want the eyes, teeth, and some of the internal organs.”

By analyzing this legendary creature, his bloodline wizard experience would surge again, and he should be able to try modifying his own body next time.

It took Robert over a decade of studying Spider Women to accumulate enough experience, while he might not even need a year.

This was the difference between analyzing a legendary creature and an ordinary magical creature.

“Tsk, tsk…” Susan shook her head and clicked her tongue:

“I really don’t understand, the blood and flesh of a legendary creature are fine, but what use do you have for the other things?”

“But it shouldn’t be a problem.”

Such a large Windwing Skylion, giving away some feathers and teeth wouldn’t be an issue, no one else would want them.

“Sister Susan!”

As they spoke, a young girl in an emerald green dress hurried over.

“Little Jasmine!” Seeing the newcomer, Susan’s eyes flickered:

“Why are you here? Did Miss Lula send you to find me?”

Little Jasmine was Lula’s personal maid, she usually wouldn’t leave Lula’s side unless there was an emergency.

“Sister Susan.” Little Jasmine’s eyes were panicked, she pulled Susan to a corner of the courtyard and whispered a few words.

“What?”

“How could this be?”

Susan’s expression changed drastically after hearing whatever it was. She glanced at Karl, then her eyes flickered.

“Karl.”

She walked over quickly, her expression serious:

“Come with me.”

…………

This was a heavily guarded courtyard, located in Free Port, far from the coast. The residents nearby were either wealthy or noble.

Karl didn’t know who the owner of this place was, but he could guess that they were definitely not ordinary.

“Remember.”

Susan whispered as they walked quickly:

“No matter what you see or hear later, pretend you didn’t see or hear anything.”

“I’ll explain to you later.”

Karl slowly nodded.

She had already warned him on the way here, and now she was repeating it, it seemed the matter was truly unusual.

After passing through a long corridor, Lula, with a solemn expression, appeared in their sight.

“Susan!”

“Alchemist Karl.”

Nodding to them, Lula gestured with her hand:

“This way!”

“Yes.” Susan quickly followed, signaling Karl not to ask any questions.

Led by Lula, they arrived at a room filled with medicinal herbs, permeated with various scents.

In the center of the room was a large bed, with curtains hanging down from above, obscuring the figure inside.

Only a pale, thick arm protruded from the curtains, hanging limply by the bedside.

Judging by the hand.

It felt like a dead person was lying on the bed, the lifelessness completely different from a living person.

“Alchemist Karl.”

Lula tried to maintain her composure, but her voice still trembled slightly. She gestured with her hand:

“Please take a look at this patient’s condition.”

Patient?

Who was it?

Already having some guesses in his heart, Karl remained calm on the surface, sitting down on the stool beside the bed.

Then he reached out and grabbed the protruding arm.

Analysis!

Hmm?

A gloomy, cold, deep, and terrifying aura quietly appeared, causing Karl’s expression to change drastically.

He subconsciously let go.

“Karl!”

“What’s wrong?”

“…” Karl’s expression was grave, he slowly shook his head:

“I’ve never encountered this situation before, Miss Lula, it’s best to invite another expert for treatment.”

“Ah?” Lula’s eyes dimmed, clearly disappointed, but it was within her expectations. She nodded:

“Thank you for your trouble, Alchemist Karl.”

“Karl.” Susan said urgently:

“What’s going on? Miss Lula has already invited physicians to examine him, but there are no clues.”

“This…” Karl hesitated for a moment before saying:

“I can’t say for sure, but this patient seems to have contracted the Water Plague, but it’s much more severe.”

“It seems so.”

“Water Plague?” Susan frowned:

“Only ordinary people get infected with the Water Plague, knights are immune, let alone… this person.”

“Yes, theoretically that’s the case.” Karl was equally puzzled:

“Anyway, I’m sorry, I can’t be of any help with this matter.”

“It’s alright.” Lula forced a smile:

“Susan, please see Alchemist Karl out.”

“Yes.”

Susan replied.

After seeing Karl out, the room became empty. Lula swayed and almost collapsed to the ground.

“Stop being so weak!”

A cold voice rang out.

Accompanied by heavy footsteps, a tall woman holding a wooden staff walked over.

“Your father isn’t dead yet, and even if he were, do you think crying would bring him back?”

“Mother…” Lula took a deep breath, wiping away the tears in her eyes, and nodded:

“Yes.”

“Water Plague?” The woman pulled back the curtain, revealing the lifeless figure on the bed, a hint of sorrow flashing in her eyes:

“How could it be the Water Plague?”

The patient on the bed was none other than Zimmerman, the Leader of the Dragon King Trading Company, known as the Water Dragon of the Endless Sea.

And the woman who pulled back the curtain was Emma, the Leader’s wife, a Grand Knight with Wood Elf bloodline.

“Mother.”

Lula’s voice trembled:

“I asked Uncle Raven, Father’s ship was caught in an endless vortex during this voyage.”

“Later, the ship managed to escape with all its might, but Father’s mental state became a bit strange.”

“Some people said they heard Father talking in his sleep, things like ‘Evil God,’ ‘Get away,’ ‘I want to go back,’ and so on.”

“Evil God?” Emma’s facial muscles twitched slightly:

“What Evil God?”

“This matter cannot be known by others, especially those two Vice Presidents, the news must be blocked!”

“Yes.” Lula’s expression turned serious.

Suddenly.

Zimmerman on the bed started trembling, his body convulsing violently, white foam coming out of his mouth.

“Father!”

Lula hurriedly took a step forward.

“Gurgle… pfft…” Zimmerman’s closed eyes suddenly opened, and a jet of water shot out of his mouth.

Immediately after.

Small squids, crabs, fish, and shrimp gushed out of his mouth, covering the ground in no time.

The things that sprayed out of his mouth were still alive, crawling all over the floor.

“Go!”

“Gurgle…”

Zimmerman stared at the two women and growled:

“Leave… go… Free Port…”

“Evil God!”

“Gurgle…”

Countless aquatic creatures sprayed out of his mouth, yet his stomach didn’t seem to shrink at all, as if there was another space inside, a bizarre and terrifying scene.

In no time.

The entire floor of the room was covered with fish and shrimp.

A fishy smell permeated the air.

“Go?”

Looking at her convulsing husband, Emma’s eyes showed a hint of sorrow, then she closed her eyes and took a deep breath:

“If we leave here, where can we go?”

“To Her Highness Mevia’s Death City?”

“My love, why don’t you understand, ever since this world lost the protection of the deities, we… we all have no way out.”

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