Wizard: Start with Biological Transformation to Grind Experience novel Chapter 86

Chapter 86: 026: On the verge of death

Two hours later, Lynch and his team arrived at Gray Town.

Following the convoy as it slowly entered the town, Lynch turned his head to look around, his expression somewhat peculiar.

This is too quiet!

On their way in, the entire town was eerily silent, with only the sound of their horse hooves and footsteps echoing, and not a single shadow of a person could be seen—there wasn’t even the slightest trace of human presence.

Although this backward era wouldn’t have lively nightlife, for it to be this quiet at only around eight or nine o’clock—it’s just...

Lynch rotated his eyes to observe the surroundings.

The towering walls and sharp-roofed wooden houses stood silhouetted against the night, their outlines unevenly illuminated by sparse lanterns, stoking a feeling that was hard to put into words.

"Is something wrong, Apprentice Lynch?"

At that moment, Avery approached, seemingly noticing the change in Lynch’s expression.

Lynch voiced his inner concern, "It’s too quiet here."

Avery glanced around once more and nodded, "Indeed."

Pausing for a moment, she continued, "Are you worried that those Black Wizards might have pursued us here? I don’t think so. I haven’t sensed any abnormal spiritual power or elemental reactions here." _{freēwebnovel.com}

"Besides..."

She withdrew her gaze, "This is already within the boundaries. Unless they wish to start a war, they wouldn’t dare venture here—Shadow Swamp’s aftermath isn’t something they’ll forget anytime soon."

Due to some complex historical causes, the White Witch Council and Black Tower Alliance divided the entirety of the Ancient Ruins region into separate zones roughly a thousand years ago, categorically split into White Witch Domain, Black Witch Domain, and Gray Witch Domain.

As the names suggest, the White Witch Domain and Black Witch Domain are territories belonging to White Wizards and Black Wizards respectively. According to the agreement from that time, any cross-boundary behavior by either side’s wizards is prohibited, and there is no guarantee of personal safety for wizards of an opposing faction within one’s domain. Simply put, White Wizards can kill Black Wizards crossing into their territory freely, and vice versa.

If wizards from the opposing faction invade another’s territory and engage in illegal activities, the invaded faction has the right to retaliate against the wizard power affiliated with the offending faction.

For instance, the Shadow Tower’s annihilation of Shadow Swamp was based on this stipulation.

As for the remaining Gray Witch Domain, it serves as both parties’ strategic ambiguity zone, essentially a free area unclaimed by either faction. Wizards from both sides aren’t protected by any rules in these locations, allowing for mutual slaughter.

The Ghost Island Lynch and his team had just visited happens to be part of the Gray Witch Domain.

This mechanism’s origins are rather intricate, but its existence has indeed effectively ensured a certain degree of peace between the White Witch Council and Black Tower Alliance. At least, as Lynch has learned from history, although there have been ongoing skirmishes between the two sides over the past millennium, large-scale wars have never occurred.

"Probably..."

Listening to Avery’s words, Lynch thought for a moment and realized it seemed logical.

After all, this place is undeniably within the White Witch Domain. For a Black Wizard organization to stir up trouble here would mean directly challenging the entire White Witch Council.

Even the large Black Wizard organizations lack such capability. As for groups like the Blood Origin Cult, whose strength is just average—their fate was already demonstrated in Shadow Swamp.

Avery showed a faint smile, reassuring him, "There’s no need to be anxious. I’ve already relayed the message back to the Tower using a Raven. Wizards will soon come to assist us. Take some time to rest—you certainly need to adjust your mindset."

Avery assumed Lynch’s state of mind hadn’t yet recovered from the bloody slaughter he had just endured.

Lynch hesitated for a moment.

But ultimately, he nodded without continuing to dwell on his concerns, "Alright."