I materialized a sci-fi fortress in a magical world.

Chapter 114 The Other Side of McVeigh

"Damn it, why aren't these people answering their phones?"

Luo Yue was alone in the empty room next door, fiddling with the crystal ball in her hand, feeling a headache coming on.

He had tried both Odo and McVeigh several times, but neither of them responded.

The problem is that with this outdated communication method, it's impossible to tell if the line is busy or there's no answer, so Luo Yue can only keep calling again and again.

He needs to divide the magic into tiny threads and inject them into the crystal ball at a fixed frequency and rhythm, without the slightest deviation. It's quite troublesome, unlike on Earth where you can just "poke and redial" and be done with it.

What's even more upsetting is that the mercenary leader next door is becoming increasingly suspicious of him. He's come over three times already, and his tone is getting more and more unfriendly.

"First-tier mage, have we not made contact yet? We should cooperate with the Purple Lily School's actions and obtain their reply before we can discuss the detailed plans to follow."

Luo Yue's fingers trembled slightly from his nagging, and she dialed the wrong number.

"I know, I know, don't rush me. These big shots from different schools of thought are very busy."

Luo Yue responded irritably.

"Then you'd better hurry. You should know that every minute wasted increases the threat from the Abyss!"

Damn it, why did this guy suddenly increase my strength? Is it because he can't suppress his ambition anymore?

Luo Yue had known for a long time that the mercenary group next door had been eyeing their peaceful and tranquil town, which was not yet exploited by any lord, and wanted to control it. However, they were wary of the old drunkard, a third-tier mage, and the Purple Lily School behind him, and dared not take any action.

He probably knows that the old drunkard is gone and that only Royo is left in the mage tower. And with the Abyss invasion happening right now, he's starting to get restless.

"No wonder this guy is acting so enthusiastically. He rushed over from next door early this morning. It seems he wants to make a good impression in the fight against the Abyss so he can easily take over our town."

"So he sees me as a thorn in his side because I'm the only one who can stop him."

"But the problem is, is the invasion of the Abyss really so easy to resolve? The geese are still flying in the sky, and we're already arguing about whether to steam them or braise them?"

After understanding the reason behind it, Luo Yue was speechless.

No wonder they're a mercenary group that can only operate in villages; their vision and perspective are really lacking.

"But this guy is clearly trying to embarrass me. How am I going to deal with it?"

Just as Luo Yue was feeling somewhat troubled, he suddenly heard a commotion outside.

"I am from the Purple Lily School. Is your lord here? Summon him to me."

His tone was arrogant and somewhat familiar.

It looks like that McVeigh guy?

Luo Yue hurriedly got up to greet them, but the mercenary leader beat him to it.

"Honorable Mage, I am Leo, the leader of the Courage Mercenary Group. I have now taken over the defenses here. How may I assist you?"

His attitude was so respectful and obsequious that the mayor and the pharmacy owner following behind him looked rather unpleasant.

Why would someone from out of town represent their own town at a time like this?

They were very dissatisfied, but there were many places where mercenary groups were needed, so they couldn't easily object.

But to everyone's surprise, the commander's flattery failed to earn him the slightest bit of a good look from McVeigh.

"Courage Mercenary Group? That's a damn name. I've heard it at least ten times—where's your lord? Let him speak."

"This—the lord is not here."

"Then let our school come. I know there is one of our mage towers here."

"Regarding this—I have something to report."

The commander narrowed his eyes slightly, thinking he had found a good opportunity to deal with Luo Yue.

"There is indeed a first-tier mage from your esteemed school here. He claims to have gained the favor of Lady Purple Lily and is currently trying to contact Her Majesty the Great Witch. It is inconvenient for him to show himself, so please wait a little longer."

These words had the desired effect, causing McWilliams' eyes to widen immediately, and anger gradually welled up on his face.

"What? A first-tier mage? Favored by the Great Witch? Heh~ You have some guts. Take me to see him."

"Yes, sir, please follow me."

The captain was about to take McVeigh to expose Roy's lies when McVeigh suddenly paused and asked, "Wait! What's the name of that person you're talking about?"

"His name was Royo, a commoner, and he had no surname."

"Oh, that's alright then. Find me a place to rest, I'll wait for him."

McVision stopped in his tracks, his anger vanishing instantly, replaced by a hint of excitement—the excitement of an impending reunion with a friend after a long separation.

The guild leader was stunned and couldn't understand why such a reversal had occurred.

Could it be that what that first-tier mage said was true?

At this moment, Luo Yue, who had been watching the scene unfold from behind, appeared, brandishing the crystal ball in his hand, and immediately began to demand an explanation: "Why can't I contact you?"

McVis laughed happily, completely ignoring the others, and quickly ran to Roy's side. He picked up the crystal ball, looked at it, and asked suspiciously, "Why are you using someone else's crystal ball? Didn't we say you have to have your own?"

As he spoke, he took out his crystal ball again, touched it, and explained with a wry smile, "I was wondering why foreign forces kept contacting me; it turns out it was you—"

Luo Yue was speechless. He hadn't expected that in a world without cell phones, there would be a habit of not answering calls from unknown numbers.

"Let's not talk about that now. Let's find a place to discuss the Abyss."

"No problem, that's why I came. By the way, how have you been lately? Why are you living in such a remote place?"

"This is my home—"

The two chatted like friends as they walked into the town's council chamber. Then, McVeigh slammed the door shut, barring the mayor and his entourage from entering, and even took out a soundproofing device to prevent eavesdropping.

"Aren't you taking them with you?"

Luo Yue asked with some doubt.

"What's the point? We can just discuss it, come up with a solution, and then notify them to implement it."

McVision said with a nonchalant expression.

Royal had finally learned what true arrogance was.

Don't be fooled by how friendly and easygoing this guy seems in front of me. I saw how he acted in front of the leader and the others.

And as if that wasn't enough, he pressed on, "By the way, I've been wanting to ask you for a while, why aren't you the lord of this place?"

Luo Yue was taken aback by his question. Could it be that I should be?

"No, the lord here is a newly emerging artist."

"What should he call you? I'll have him replace you as lord, so that our subsequent actions will comply with the academy's regulations."

"Huh? You think you can just change it like that?"