Pioneer Wizard's Notebook

Chapter 82 The Radiant Dragon

This gemstone ring, engraved with a hyacinth motif, represents the legitimacy of the Hyacinthus family.

In other words, it should be worn on the finger of the Viscount of Windcliff City.

Of course, this doesn't mean that whoever wears it becomes a viscount; the order cannot be reversed.

The ring is more of a symbol, representing a claim to Windcliff City.

Now that all male heirs in the Hyacintos family have died out, Tinia has become the first in line to the throne.

However, according to the traditions of the northern provinces, women often found it difficult to manage their territories on their own.

To gain the trust of other nobles, one needs a man by one's side as a pillar of support.

Tinia gave the ring not only to persuade Camilla, the vice-commander of the Radiant Knights, but also for another reason.

She hoped that Linde could help her retake Windfall Cliff City, not in the name of a military alliance, but as her fiancé.

This is a family marriage between hyacinths and sunflowers.

Linde walked out of the manor and curiously examined the ring on his hand.

"It seems that Baron Falco's plan gave Tinia hope, so she has taken a more radical approach."

Linde understood immediately.

Under normal circumstances, Tinia wouldn't be in such a hurry to give away the ring.

It's likely that this young woman had many potential targets in mind, and the sunflower was definitely not the most suitable choice.

After all, including the dance more than a year ago, the two had only met three times in total.

They lacked a deep emotional connection.

However, the changes on Jason's side forced Tinia to make a choice ahead of schedule.

Just then, Lind demonstrated his extraordinary knightly abilities.

The infatuation Linde displayed at that dance became the final straw.

This made Tina determined to present the ring, symbolizing their marriage.

According to the girl's plan, if everything goes smoothly, this ring can change the attitude of the Knights of Glory and bring them back to her side.

She will thus gain a voice, rather than being a figurehead figurehead in the open for military alliances.

Linde, as Yacintos's fiancé, will gain some power in Windcliff City and give back to the Sunflower.

The barons in the military alliance will not have worked for nothing; they will each receive a considerable reward.

What a happy ending!

Unfortunately, Lind didn't think things would go so smoothly.

Putting everything else aside, he certainly didn't intend to be a dutiful fiancé.

The attitude of the Knights of Light was even more ambiguous.

"Let's go to Fengya City first and find out what's going on. As long as we can get our hands on the Sun Disc, I won't lose out no matter how things develop afterward."

Linde put away the ring, clearly stating his own identity.

He left Blackrock City with two soldiers accompanying him and summoned Frostfang Wolves back to the manor.

They then began making hasty preparations for their journey to Fengya City.

"William, you and Frostfang Wolf stay here to be in charge of the manor's security. Wayne, you and Heda come with me to Windcliff City."

Lind, Heda, and Wayne mounted their maned horses.

The situation around Windcliff City is complicated, and Frostfang Wolves are at risk of being exposed, so Lind does not intend to bring soldiers with him.

With Heda and Wayne accompanying us, that's enough; the priority for this mission is to keep things light.

After all, the main force wasn't the Sunflower Movement; the other barons' knights and the opposition in the city were the main contributors to this operation.

The three of them traveled down the Mecca River, passing through the riverbank area.

Due to time constraints, Linde did not visit Aunt Maria here.

Continuing onward, they arrived at a small town called Windmill Town outside Windcliff City.

This is a freight hub connecting Fengtong Cliff City and the surrounding baronies. With the arrival of the winter solstice celebration, the town's roads are full of carriages.

Truckloads of wooden barrels, transported from the south of the kingdom, exuded the aroma of wine.

Linde and his two companions entered the town, their faces concealed by thick fur cloaks.

This is the traditional attire of travelers from the North, and it's a common sight that doesn't attract much attention.

"You three must be travelers from the southern Saar County. Please follow me; the caravan will depart soon."

The caravan belonging to Baron Oliveira, with merchant Badr waiting to greet them.

"No need to worry, the carriage will enter the city through the west gate. The city guards will not check it. This is just a normal passenger transport, nothing more."

Badr said with a smile,

In the past few days, he has brought many outsiders with concealed identities into Fengya City.

But these people are none of his business; he neither knows nor wants to know their identities.

Badr was ready and would lead the caravan south as soon as the celebration ended.

"This is troublesome."

Lind nodded, and under Bader's arrangement, the three of them entered a carriage full of furs.

"Set off!"

The groom cracked his whip.

With the creaking of the carriage wheels, the caravan set off, embarking on the road to Windcliff City.

Linde leaned against the pile of soft fur and snapped his fingers lightly.

The vibration of the air spread from the fingertips.

A bubble formed around him, Wayne, and Heda, preventing the sound from traveling outwards.

The level 2 spell, Soundproof Wall, is a spell he perfected through his research on the power fluctuation runes.

Heda curiously stretched out her finger, wanting to poke the air bubble, but Lind slapped it away impatiently.

"Don't be silly, this can't withstand being touched carelessly, it will burst like a bubble."

"Well, I thought it was pretty sturdy."

Heda stretched out her graceful body, relaxed, and lay down quietly on the fur next to Lind.

Lind looked at Wayne on the other side.

Huai En was looking into the distance through the car window.

Against the backdrop of a snowy landscape, the outline of a tall city wall built on a hillside gradually emerges.

"Tell me about Windcliff City. I heard it used to be dragon territory."

Linde noticed his excitement and anxiety and took the initiative to speak.

"Of course, it's my honor."

Huai En nodded.

He also sensed that his current emotions were not right, so he tried to put aside his worries about his daughter and described the rumors about Fengya City.

This city of the hyacinth family was once known as the city of dragons.

This is not an exaggeration.

Fifty years ago, during the Northern War, the ancestors of the Hyacinth family were clearly recorded to have signed a contract with a real dragon in Dragon Valley.

The radiant dragon "Margos," this colossal dragon who has ventured into the extreme realm of the mortal world, has descended upon this place.

The dragon flames that spewed out melted the mountains and forged the urban landscape of Fengya City as it is today.

The city's annual winter solstice celebration, the Glorious Parade, is actually a ceremony commemorating the dragon.

Although the Radiant Dragon has been gone since the death of Hyacinthus's ancestors and has not shown its face for fifty years.

City residents will still carry dragon-scale lanterns and parade around the entire city.

The crowd finally gathered at the Dragon Shadow Square in the center, eagerly awaiting the arrival of the giant dragon and praying for blessings for the coming spring.

This has long been a tradition of Fengya City, transformed into a sacred ritual in the hearts of its residents.

Jason seized upon this point, which is why he wanted to use the Winter Solstice celebration to solidify his identity.