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

Chapter 115 A Lord Should Protect His Territory

McVeigh was somewhat puzzled when he saw that Royce seemed to have never seen a nobleman before.

But he still patiently explained, "Didn't Professor Odo tell you that you need to adapt to your new identity as soon as possible? You're no longer some simple young man from town, or someone else's helper in the tower."

As he spoke, he pointed to the small town outside the window and asked, "My friend, do you know how much money a nobleman can lose in a single night at the card tables in a town of this size?"

"Sorry, I don't play cards."

"Uh... okay—anyway, tell me the lord's name first, and I'll help you get the town."

"Wouldn't this be a little inconvenient?"

"My friend, why would you think that? This place will be the frontline base against the Abyss. Do you really want to entrust such an important place to a lord who never even shows his face? How can the school cooperate with such a person?"

McVeigh's words were reasonable and well-founded, highlighting areas where Royo had not considered things thoroughly. In situations like this, one cannot rely on an artist.

"Okay, his name is Ethan Anderse York, you might have heard of him?"

"So it was him. I visited his art exhibition in Beijing before and had some interaction with him. That makes things much easier."

McVis laughed, took out a communication crystal ball, poked at it, and then contacted his butler.

"Get me in touch with that Baron Ethan Anderse York, yes, an artist from the capital, who seems to be related to Grand Duke Anderse? Anyway, I need a place he owns called Yorktown, which is about to become the front line against the Abyss. Let him name his price."

After saying a few simple words, he put down the crystal ball, and Chongluo smiled.

"Alright, this place will be yours soon."

"Thank you, but will they agree?"

"You're welcome. I think he'll agree as long as he's not stupid. Actually, even if I didn't do these things, the school would just requisition this place. So I'm not discussing it with him, but just politely informing him."

McVision spoke with a nonchalant expression, then magically produced a stack of documents from his pocket and placed them in front of Royo.

"Let's get down to business. This is a plan to fight the Abyss, which draws on the experiences of other regions. Some of these are things you, as the lord, should do. Take a look first, and we can discuss any objections you may have."

Luo Yue nodded and picked up the documents to examine them carefully.

Looking at the town alone, the overall framework is actually similar to what was envisioned, except that the details and timeline are more comprehensive. If executed properly, the impact should be minimized.

But the real pressure doesn't lie in the town, but in those secret realms that have become extremely dangerous due to the influence of the abyss.

According to incomplete statistics, the danger level of those secret realms is at least 50% higher than normal, and correspondingly, the combat power and material resources required must be doubled.

The danger level will continue to increase over time, and the longer it drags on, the more troublesome it becomes. When it reaches the point where the abyss erupts, everything will be over.

Therefore, the Purple Lily School is currently mobilizing all its sixth-order troops, and the Church is also deploying troops and is contacting the Classical School and the Free School to ask them to contribute their manpower and resources.

Although these forces are constantly fighting each other and wishing each other dead, the highest leaders still know what is important and can reach a consensus on fighting against the Abyss.

After all, the appearance of these things seems to be unpredictable; nobody knows if the next abyss will appear in their own territory.

As a diplomacy enthusiast, Grand Duke Andersen would naturally play a key bridging role in this, likely reaping considerable benefits both overtly and covertly, and thus actively deploying troops.

Luo Yue didn't have the mind to think about so much; he just wanted to protect his home.

This was, after all, his initial wish; if it were shattered, it might leave him with inner demons.

"How long until these reinforcements arrive?"

After reviewing the document, Luo Yue raised the most crucial question.

"The people from the school will arrive tomorrow; the first batch from the Grand Duke's side will probably be a bit slower, maybe the day after tomorrow? As for the Empire—forget it, don't count on them."

As McVis spoke, his expression suddenly turned somewhat strange and helpless when he mentioned the Empire. He quickly changed the subject, saying, "The Papacy's people should be the fastest. Their advance team is right behind me; they were transferred from Maple Leaf City. There are also two other major..."

Those who belong to that school of thought should be very proactive, but the path is too long.

"The abyss will erupt in seven days, but that's assuming we do nothing. If we can destroy those associated secret realms as soon as possible, the eruption will be delayed—so should we deal with those that appeared today and buy some more time?"

Luo Yue asked the question proactively, looking somewhat eager to try.

When McViss saw that he actually intended to go down to the secret realm himself, he shook his head repeatedly and pressed down on his shoulder.

"What are you thinking? My friend, calm down. You are a lord now, not a soldier going to the front lines to fight."

"Shouldn't a lord defend his territory?"

"Of course you should, but you can choose a better way. Even if you carve more scrolls, it's better than going into danger yourself. Besides, you are someone the Great Witch has her eye on, which is much more important than your little territory!"

Besides, you're only at Tier 1, right? Even if you're a very powerful Tier 1, you can't handle a secret realm of this level. Didn't the information I gave you say that it's best to have a Tier 6 leader to lead the way for relative safety?

Seeing that McVeigh was trying to reason with him, Luo Yue was afraid that he would impulsively give it away for nothing, so he didn't argue with him.

But he felt that his legendary equipment, legendary hammerhead shark plushie, plus the [Blessing] and the experience from the "Old Six's Treasure Book" should be able to help him to some extent, right?

Are we really just supposed to stay in the back and carve scrolls? Or direct the villagers to move sandbags?

Unfortunately, the "Old Six's Handbook" didn't mention how to deal with the Abyss. After all, in the New World, where there are more wolves than sheep, secret realms are considered treasures.

Under the same control, the Abyss is probably like a resource gift package.

Just then, McVeigh's communication crystal ball suddenly vibrated. He quickly answered it, and Vice Dean Odo's voice came through: "Has anyone from a foreign power contacted you?"

"Haha~ That's Luo Yue. He somehow found someone else's communication crystal ball."

McVeigh couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Alright, I guessed that was it—so, have you found him? I remember his Joshua Mage Tower is near the Abyss. If you see him, tell him to come to the Academy immediately and not stay in that dangerous place."

"Um... Luo Yue is right next to me, why don't you talk to him yourself?"

As he spoke, McVeigh handed the crystal ball to Royo, who looked slightly embarrassed.