Two Worlds: I studied abroad at Hogwarts

Chapter 348 The Federation's Betrayal

Cavill Fortress.

Moon noticed something was wrong as he circled in the sky.

The number of people here is far less than I imagined; it doesn't feel like a federal naval base at all.

He piloted the flying broom and landed at the highest point of the fortress.

A spellcaster in military uniform quickly approached.

"High Priest Scarlett, welcome to Fort Kavil."

As the spellcaster spoke, he gave Moon a military salute.

"I remember this is a naval base, isn't it? Where are your soldiers? And where is Vice Admiral Dylan?"

“The naval base was moved three days ago, and Vice Admiral Dylan also went to the new location.”

As the spellcaster spoke, his eyes were filled with awe as he looked at Moon.

"Relocate the base! Why?"

"This must be for safety reasons."

When the spellcaster said this, he became stammering, as if he was trying to hide something.

As the administrator of Fort Cavill, Mark was well aware of the reasons why the lieutenant general wanted to relocate the base.

The pillar of light that shot into the sky on Star Ember Island that day remains vivid in his memory.

That kind of powerful force was far beyond what their small navy could shake.

But now, facing the master of Star Ember Island, he dared not tell the truth.

"Alright, where is the new naval base? I need to speak with your Vice Admiral Dylan."

"The city of Cadima on the island of Caesars."

Hearing that Dylan Taft had moved the base to such a far place, Moon frowned involuntarily.

It takes him more than an hour to fly here from Starfall Island.

It takes two hours to get to the new base, which is even further away.

Thinking about the magical research at home, Moon's tone became stern.

"Why did you run so far! Were you trying to hide from me?"

"No, no, no, how could that be?"

"If you think it's too far, we can send a boat to take you there."

Seeing the spellcaster's panic, Moon didn't say anything more.

He knew that such a thing was naturally beyond the control of the fortress's spellcasters.

"no need."

Moon gave a brief reply, then mounted his flying broom and took to the air.

The little fire dragon that had been circling in the sky quickly followed.

"Truly worthy of being the most powerful wizard on the entire archipelago, to be able to make a fire dragon willingly follow him, truly remarkable."

As the fire dragon receded further and further into the distance, Mark gazed at it with envy, unable to look away for a long time.

Two hours later.

Moon's return to Kadima has once again caused a sensation in this small city of over 100,000 people.

The city's garrison must have been notified well in advance.

When the fire dragon arrived, in addition to the ordinary residents shouting in surprise,

The defenses on the city wall were only panicked for a moment before quickly resuming their usual patrols.

Looking at the densely packed crowds inside the city, Moon chose to have the little fire dragon land outside the city.

He himself rode a flying broom and landed on the tallest building in the city.

The federal navy flag is flying here; this must be Vice Admiral Dylan's new base.

As the soldier went to announce his arrival, Dylan Taft quickly came out of the room.

"High Priest, I never expected you to come to see me so soon."

Since their last collaboration to wipe out the unbelievers, Lieutenant General Dylan has been extremely respectful to Moon.

The same title they used for Mun was High Priest, just like the tribal shamans.

Even now, when he sees Moon, his face is full of smiles.

"What else can I do but come see you first? Should I go to sea and wipe out all those soldiers first?!"

Moon's tone was very impolite.

On our way to Caesars Island.

He did indeed see the federal navy's deployment in the strait.

Those soldiers not only sailed the ships, but also forced many merchant ships and civilian vessels on the islands to stop.

They even blocked them in the port, preventing them from moving forward.

If it weren't for the fact that these soldiers didn't take any further harmful actions...

Moon had already had the little fire dragon give them a big barbecue on fire.

"Actually, I wish you could take action."

Upon hearing Moon's words, Lieutenant General Dylan's face was filled with bitterness.

"What do you mean! Are you planning to declare war on me?"

"No no no!"

Lieutenant General Dylan hurriedly waved his hand and then looked around.

He only answered cautiously after all the guards had left.

“Actually, if you had made a single move, I would have had a reason to make these soldiers withdraw.”

Hearing such a bizarre explanation, Moon's eyes grew increasingly sharp.

"Aren't you afraid that I'll leave all those soldiers at sea and they won't come back?"

"Of course I'm scared, but I know you're not that kind of person."

Although the collaboration with the Star Ember Island wizards was very short.

But Dylan had already discovered that this powerful tribal high priest would not easily take action against ordinary people.

This is also why he instructed his soldiers not to take any rash actions.

"Alright, since you've put it that way, there must be a compelling reason. Tell me, what are your thoughts?"

"I don't have any other thoughts, I just want to stay here peacefully."

Seeing Moon looking at him curiously, Lieutenant General Dylan hurriedly added.

"Actually, I should thank you for everything, whether it was clearing out the unbelievers from the Black Wizard Organization on the archipelago or sending out armed forces to wipe out the pirates that exist everywhere." "I have seen all that you have done. It is what you deserve for Star Ember Island to gain the recognition of the islanders and become completely prosperous. I am not envious."

"But the newly appointed wartime supreme commander of the Federation has given me a new order: to stop the development of Star Ember Island at all costs."

"Actually, I had no choice but to send soldiers to blockade the strait."

Lieutenant General Dylan put on an innocent expression as he spoke.

Since learning that Layton Gavin had been transferred back to Blue City.

Lieutenant General Dylan was very worried that the Union's wartime policy would change.

Sure enough, he received orders from Aurel Teke three days earlier.

At that moment, he cursed the newly appointed commander-in-chief countless times in his heart.

But as a soldier, he had no choice but to carry out orders.

"So you want me to cooperate with you in a charade?"

"Yes, High Priest."

"I know the Federation Navy is no match for you, but if you reveal even a little bit of magic, I can openly transfer the soldiers back to the fortress and will not hinder the development of Star Ember Island."

After listening to Lieutenant General Dylan finish speaking, Moon fell into deep thought.

Casting spells and taking action was no problem for Moon.

Moreover, the dozen or so federal military ships posed no threat to him.

Even if the tribal shamans were to take action, they could easily subdue them.

However, this will not solve the current predicament faced by Star Ember Island.

Moon needs to figure out the Federation's higher-ups' intentions regarding Star Ember Island.

If they are truly hostile, then we must find a way to dispel it.

Ideally, we should be able to deter this supreme commander of the Federation during wartime from coveting the Star Ember Path again.

Moon then asked Lieutenant General Dylan about some internal matters of the Federation.

“High Priest, I have been guarding the archipelago for many years, and I am indeed not very clear about what is happening on the mainland.”

Hearing Lieutenant General Dylan's ambiguous answer, Moon knew he wouldn't get the answer he wanted here.

"Alright, then be prepared to give the order at any time. I'll have the fire dragon attack when I return."

"A fire dragon?!"

Watching Moon mount his flying broom and prepare to leave.

Lieutenant General Dylan was so frightened that he quickly grabbed Moon's sleeve.

"High Priest, isn't this going a bit too far?"

"Hmph! If it's not realistic, how can anyone believe it!"

As he spoke, Moon soared into the sky, beckoning to the little fire dragon, and swiftly headed east.

"Ruined."

"Someone, come quickly!"

"Immediately notify the troops on both sides of the strait and order them to evacuate immediately! Do not linger!"

Lieutenant General Dylan's orders had only just left Cadima City.

Moon had already seen the Federal Navy flag.

“Go, Norbert, burn five ships first, let them know the price of offending Starfall Island.”

That evening, the Federation Navy forces that had been deployed on both sides of Orem Island returned to their new base.

Looking at the wounded soldiers and the remaining half of the ships, Lieutenant General Dylan was on the verge of tears.

"Honestly, why did we have to provoke Star Ember Island? Isn't it better to just live a normal life?"

After returning to Starfall Island, Moon immediately had Zalan deliver all the information about the Federation's internal affairs.

Especially information related to the spellcaster's strength.

These details had already been secretly gathered by Zhalan after he took control of the armed forces on Star Ember Island.

"The Federation of Gracia currently has 421 spellcasters and 56 wizards who have not graduated from the Spellcaster Academy."

"The number of spellcasters in each major federal city is not fixed, averaging around 10 people."

“Apart from the three resident spellcasters in each main city, most spellcasters are concentrated in the army.”

"To ensure Jinglan City's absolute dominance within the Federation, all four high-level spellcasters reside in the capital."

After receiving the news from Zhalan, Moon immediately summoned the island's high-ranking wizards.

"Is there something you need, High Priest?"

The Starry Sky Wizard, whose research had been interrupted, looked at Moon in bewilderment.

His rune research was only halfway done when he was suddenly pulled out of it, leaving him feeling extremely frustrated.

Even the Great Shaman of the Spirit Tree didn't know what had happened.

Only the High Priest of Hailan, who was in charge of defense, had learned some information from the tribespeople.

"Those damned federal bugs broke their word and sent troops to block our trade routes."

"If it weren't for the High Priest's orders, I would have led men to wipe out these treacherous villains long ago."

The irritable Hailan Shaman roared as he explained to those around him.

The other two high priests looked increasingly uneasy after seeing Moon nod.

"I should never have helped them in the first place."

"Let's send troops directly and let them know who the masters of the islands are."

The three shamans also made an exception to attend the meeting today, and they looked very excited.

"Send troops? After the high priest taught them a lesson, those cowards have long since retreated back to the port."

After the Great Shaman Hailan finished speaking, all the shamans turned to look at Mu En.

"That's right, but this matter is more serious than we imagined."

As he spoke, Moon cast the Copy Spell, transmitting the information in his hand to every wizard present.

“The federal government’s attitude toward us has now changed, and we should have countermeasures in place.”

"From today onwards, the shipment of any potions and related war supplies to the Gracia Federation is prohibited."

"In addition, all the orders that have already been agreed upon must be withheld, and nothing must be allowed to leave Star Ember Island."

As Moon issued his orders one by one.

The tribal shamans all knew that the archipelago might be about to undergo a true upheaval.

(End of this chapter)