Grinding EXP From Fireball Skill-Chapter 72: Emergency Escort Mission

Early in the morning, Li Wei had just emerged from his dreams.

The sound of a horn calling for an emergency assembly echoed from the streets below.

He pushed open his window and looked outside, where he saw droves of soldiers running toward the City Lord’s Mansion.

"What’s going on?"

Curious, Li Wei gazed in the direction of the City Lord’s Mansion.

After the army from Maple City arrived in Cold Sand City, high-level commanders like Otz and Orn had all taken up residence in the City Lord’s Mansion.

The original City Lord of Cold Sand City had stepped down, becoming Otz’s deputy.

Li Wei stepped out of his room and saw Gu Ze, Rota, and the others rushing out.

"What happened? Why did they blow the horn for an emergency assembly?"

Gu Ze asked, confused.

Li Wei said, "I’m not sure either. Maybe something happened at the City Lord’s Mansion? I saw a lot of soldiers running in that direction."

"Come on, let’s go see."

The group hurried toward the City Lord’s Mansion.

Upon reaching the City Lord’s Mansion, they found it surrounded by rings of armored soldiers, completely impenetrable.

"What’s going on?"

The crowd stood outside, craning their necks in hopes of seeing what was happening inside the City Lord’s Mansion.

Unfortunately, the main gate of the City Lord’s Mansion was shut tight, and the surrounding soldiers prevented anyone from approaching.

Even Mages weren’t allowed to get close.

A moment later, the gate to the City Lord’s Mansion opened, and Mage Allen walked out.

He asked, "Does anyone know the Water Therapy Skill?"

No one answered. The Water Therapy Skill was a Tier One Water Healing Magic.

Its healing effects were far inferior to a Priest’s Healing Skill.

Generally, very few people bothered to learn it.

Martin came out next and said to Allen, "Marina knows the Water Therapy Skill, but she’s at the front lines."

The two exchanged a look, walked back into the City Lord’s Mansion, and closed the gate.

"I’m afraid even the Water Therapy Skill won’t be enough to heal the City Lord’s injuries. We need a Priest."

"We’ll have to use Life Recovery Potions to keep him stable for a few days and send someone to bring a Priest to Cold Sand City."

Priests were members of the clergy who spent most of their time praying in a Divine Hall.

Cold Sand City was too small to have a Divine Hall.

The Macher Kingdom was located in a remote region, so the number of esteemed clergy was very small.

It wasn’t like Central Earth, where Divine Halls that supported the clergy were a common sight.

Within the Macher Kingdom, only a handful of cities had a Divine Hall.

Allen said, "The nearest Divine Hall is in Liu Feng City, seventy kilometers from Cold Sand City. A round trip should take two days."

Martin said, "The City Lord might not be able to hold on that long."

"Besides, you know how arrogant those members of the clergy are. They might not be willing to leave their Divine Hall to come here for the City Lord."

Orn walked out with a calm expression and said, "Have someone escort the City Lord to the Divine Hall in Liu Feng City for treatment."

Hearing this, the two men exchanged a glance.

Allen said, "But wouldn’t that be too risky?"

"Two of the Assassins who tried to kill the City Lord escaped. If they get word back to the Beastman Race, the Beastmen will certainly do everything they can to intercept the escort party. That would be even more dangerous."

Orn said, "I will make the arrangements. You don’t need to worry."

"Gather the Professionals," Orn commanded.

The Professionals waiting outside the City Lord’s Mansion were finally allowed inside, gathering in the main courtyard.

Li Wei glanced around and noticed signs of a battle near the walls.

Recalling how Mage Allen had asked about the Water Therapy Skill, Li Wei had no doubt. ’Assassins broke into the City Lord’s Mansion, and someone is injured.’

Orn came forward, swept his gaze over the crowd, and said, "I have a very important mission for you. You are to escort an important individual to Liu Feng City."

Hearing this, everyone looked at him, wondering who they were supposed to be escorting to Liu Feng City.

Then, Orn took out a list and began to announce the names of the escort members.

"Blaze, Jonard, Jack, Nia, and Gorlon will form one escort team."

...

"Lanya, Kunan, Lisa, Dias, and Li Wei will form another escort team."

...

Orn read out fifty names in one breath, forming ten escort teams.

Li Wei was a little surprised. He hadn’t expected to be chosen.

He felt someone looking at him and turned to see Lanya and the others.

Lanya and Lisa waved and greeted him.

Both sides were a bit surprised, not expecting to be teamed up again under such circumstances.

The list in Orn’s hand had come from the Professional Association.

"In a moment, each of your ten teams will escort a carriage out of the city toward Liu Feng City."

"Everyone else, form your own five-person teams. You will all leave Cold Sand City and conduct a large-scale sweep of the Beastmen near the city to provide cover for the escort teams."

Seeing this massive formation, everyone realized that the person being sent to Liu Feng City was of extremely high status.

The clever ones had already figured out what was happening.

"Those whose names were called, come to the rear."

After speaking, Orn turned and walked into the rear courtyard.

After Orn left, Gu Ze quickly said to Li Wei, "Be careful. I’m afraid this mission is going to be extremely dangerous."

He whispered, "If you sense danger you can’t possibly fight, just run. Don’t hesitate."

"The person in the carriage is most likely City Lord Otz. He’s probably going to Liu Feng City to seek treatment from a Priest at the Divine Hall there."

"If he needs a Priest, the City Lord’s injuries must be extremely severe."

"Under these circumstances, the Beastmen will do everything they can to stop a critically injured City Lord from escaping. You will face immense resistance."

"If you run into danger, prioritize your own life! Forget about the person in the carriage!"

Seeing the tense expression on Gu Ze’s face, Li Wei nodded and replied, "Mm, I know."

He patted the Invisibility Cloak on his shoulders and said, "With this Invisibility Cloak, I can escape even if the worst happens."

Gu Ze warned, "Don’t rely too much on the Invisibility Cloak. Beastmen with a keen sense of smell can track your position by scent."

"Li Wei."

Allen called to him from the doorway.

"Teacher, I have to go now."

Li Wei quickly jogged into the rear courtyard and found Lanya and the others standing in a corner.

Lisa said excitedly, "Mage Li Wei."

"Mm, be careful. This mission is very dangerous," Li Wei warned.

Lanya nodded, her expression grim.

In the rear courtyard, ten carriages were lined up in a row. Each carriage had someone sitting inside.

Each escort team took one carriage, not even knowing if they were escorting the real target.

Before long, the ten carriages arrived at the city gate.

Orn stood on the city wall, gazing at the distant Beastman encampment.

At his command, the many Professional teams that were already prepared swarmed out of the city and scattered in all directions.

Kunan drove the carriage with Li Wei sitting beside him.

The others clung to the carriage—Dias on the left, Lisa on the right, and Lanya at the back.

After a tense wait, Orn gave the order to depart the city.

The ten carriages galloped out one after another.

After traveling side by side for a time, they all scattered, heading off in ten different directions.

Orn watched the departing carriages, his expression placid and serene, showing not a hint of concern for the City Lord’s safety.

Allen stood beside him and sighed. "Let’s pray the City Lord makes it to Liu Feng City safely."

He was a bit puzzled. He glanced at Orn and asked, "Why arrange for such a conspicuous escort for the City Lord? Wouldn’t it have been better to secretly arrange for someone to take him to Liu Feng City?"

Without looking at him, Orn replied calmly, "You’ll know soon enough."