Mist Empire’s Rise: Fake Noble to Fog Queen

Chapter 371 Mist Empire’s Rise- 370: Previous Chapter Fully Updated

Gelu City.

Eight days ago, the dark elf and Roman and Rosie were delivered by Troy to Viscount Wesley's lord's castle. Before opening the magic stone mineral vein, they had to greet Viscount Wesley first.

Seeing Roman and Rosie, Viscount Wesley immediately got a headache. How did these two little demons come again?

Troy too—back then Troy put extremely stinky potion in the castle's well, knocking out over a hundred people up and down the castle. Really harmed him badly!

The kitchen maids were knocked out daily by the fumes, couldn't even cook. Made him gnaw black bread for three or four days. The black bread wasn't softened by hot broth—nearly broke his teeth!

That well in the castle was still sealed with stone slabs. They had to haul water from outside. So troublesome.

After grumbling internally for a bit, learning the purpose of their visit, Viscount Wesley almost couldn't wait to nod, even saying he'd personally lead a cavalry squad to guide them.

Meeting the mysterious dark elf, Viscount Wesley was naturally curious, but this time he'd learned—don't ask what shouldn't be asked. If the other party wanted to say, they'd naturally speak.

Princess Luo Wei's people all had kind faces but black hearts. What if he accidentally said something wrong and angered this one, and this one also found an excuse to force-feed him potions in revenge?

The dark elf's group rested one night in the lord's castle. The next day Troy returned to Siria. The dark elf and Roman, Rosie, and the raven Luke stayed behind.

The mineral vein map was ancient, with crude pattern markings and some scale errors. The specific location still needed careful consideration.

The dark elf showed Viscount Wesley the three mineral veins Luo Wei selected. Viscount Wesley summoned several people familiar with the terrain to inquire, circled approximate areas, and drafted routes to the veins.

Taking two days, the dark elf sensed a corner of a concealment magic array in a deep mountain.

This magic array covered a large range, enclosing the entire mineral vein. Below, the magic stone vein provided endless energy to replenish consumption. Above were layers of binding magic runes and isolation runes. The runes were tightly interconnected—tearing open a small opening to enter was simply impossible.

Viscount Wesley still held a thread of hope for Roman and Rosie, hoping they were descendants of the Goddess of Justice. He proposed the dark elf let Roman and Rosie try—maybe they had the goddess's bloodline.

Unfortunately, the result disappointed him. Roman and Rosie couldn't open the magic array.

Their blood dripped into the array's "keyhole" with no reaction. When Viscount Wesley himself stood there, the runes at the "keyhole" at least twisted twice!

This path didn't work. The dark elf could only forcibly dismantle the magic array.

But destroying the array would let the vein's rich magical elements drift out. Then everyone would know a magic stone vein was here. How could that work?

The dark elf frowned in thought. Couldn't let magical elements overflow. He had to first set up a larger concealment array outside, then go in and dismantle the original array inside.

Setting up the concealment array took three more days. Dismantling the array took another three days.

After the dark elf led them into the mine cave full of fire element crystals, Viscount Wesley finally realized Luo Wei really had sent a grand archmage. His legs went weak—he nearly knelt.

Good heavens!

Who could tell him this wasn't real!

If he'd known the other side had a grand archmage, what was he scheming for?

That trip to Siria, he should have directly pledged to Luo Wei. Her thigh was so thick—why didn't she say!

Viscount Wesley beat his chest and stamped his feet. If he sent Luo Wei another letter now saying he was willing to become her vassal, could he still latch onto her thigh in time?

The dark elf entered the mine cave to inspect, confirmed this vein was correct, then sent the raven to report to Luo Wei. Afterward, he rushed non-stop to the next vein to open the concealment array on the second vein.

At this time, only one day remained before Siria's training teams departed.

After settling Sebastian, Luo Wei took the five companions back to the city by carriage.

She let the companions off near Academy Street, watched them enter the academy, then ordered Yves to turn the carriage around and returned to Star Luo Residence.

The sunset was brilliant. The raven flew back with the message, landing in the courtyard and cawing twice.

Luo Wei walked out of the living room. Seeing Luke's feet had no letter scroll tied, she asked puzzled: "Luke, didn't Loren have you bring a letter back?"

"Coo coo, gurgle gurgle caw caw..."

The raven's throat seemed stuck with phlegm. Puffing its chest and raising its head, it brewed for several minutes before opening its beak to emit a hoarse, unpleasant human voice.

"Mineral vein, opened coo caw, one, coo caw caw..."

"Good news, trans, trans, transmit to... Your High-caw-ness coo caw!"

Luo Wei listened for ages before understanding. She asked in pleasant surprise: "You mean Loren had you transmit a message to me—one mineral vein is already opened?"

"Coo caw caw caw!" The raven flapped its wings.

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After answering, it tilted its head, took a few steps beside Luo Wei, beady eyes looking at her expectantly. Suddenly it raised one claw pointing at its beak.

"Luke, speak coo caw! Eat, lamb chops! Tender beef!"

Luo Wei couldn't help laughing: "You speak most clearly about food."

"Good day! Good day, Master! Coo caw!" The raven called twice more.

How did one trip out make its speech so clear?

Luo Wei touched its head, instructing a maid to bring meat from the kitchen.

"Coo caw coo caw caw coo caw!"

The raven was very hungry. Flapping its wings, it followed the maid. It wanted to pick meat to eat itself.

Half an hour later, the raven was full and satisfied, hopping out from the kitchen.

Its belly was round and bulging. After stuffing several pounds of meat, it couldn't fly anymore.

Seeing it so stuffed, Luo Wei said helplessly: "Rest at home one night. Leave after your belly digests."

Raven: "Coo caw!"

Luo Wei drew her wand, using wind magic to send it into the wicker basket under the eaves. Watching it flip over inside and lie spread-eagled, she smiled, turned to look at the apple tree in the courtyard.

"Troy, it's dark. Come down for dinner!"

The tree crown shook. A black shadow jumped out.

Luo Wei said helplessly: "Matt's leading patrols in the courtyard. Why are you still squatting in the tree? Don't trust them?"

Troy shook his head: "No."

He was just used to it. Every day after finishing work and coming back to see this tree, he unconsciously jumped up.

Luo Wei looked at him: "I'm going out for training for a while. Won't return for two months. During this time, help me guard Star Luo Residence."

Troy suddenly looked up: "I'm not going with you?"

"I'm going out for training with the academy team. What would I bring you for?" Luo Wei said.

Troy pressed his lips, saying quietly: "I'm your knight. Protecting you is my duty. You alone—not safe."

Luo Wei had also considered whether to bring Troy, but she couldn't always hide under others' wings, right?

Having someone protect her—what kind of training was that? When she encountered danger, she'd call Troy out to help. She wouldn't fight with full strength herself. This was very unfavorable for improving her own power.

Moreover, they were going out with professors. Professors wouldn't place them in life-or-death danger.

"The leading professor will protect us," Luo Wei said. "I'm leaving you behind because there are more important matters to entrust to you."

"Our academy's magic apprentices all have to go out for training. Barton Hawkins's son also has to leave. Their shop must be short one person to trim silk. When you have time, go help them."

"Also, the wheat in the back courtyard will be harvested next month. Zachary will come once. When he comes, I won't be home. You receive him."

"Remember our bet? If he loses, he'll send me five hundred slaves. Have him send the slaves to Demon Island, then go to Demon Island to train troops."

Luo Wei patted Troy's arm: "You're all red-haired people. Should have many common topics."

"Humor him a bit. Even if he loses the bet, give him two barrels of wine. Build a good relationship with him, understand?"

"He's an advanced mystical smith. If he's willing to forge you a sword, you'll profit big!"

Troy's face cracked slightly. Have him? Go humor Zachary?

For a sword, was it worth it?

But an advanced mystical smith's forged sword...

Troy glanced at his own sword. This was bought years ago at great cost from a junior mystical smith. Though it could also be called a good sword, after he became an intermediate magic swordsman, using it always felt a bit awkward.

His heart struggled endlessly. Should he yield once for a sword?

Seeing his hesitant eyes, Luo Wei knew he was already tempted.

As expected—swordsmen couldn't pass the sword test. Even someone as upright as Troy was willing to lower his head once for a sword.

After dinner, Luo Wei went upstairs to pack luggage.

She packed two boxes of bread and dried meat, ten bottles of high-concentration distilled liquor, a pile of daily necessities—all stuffed into the spatial ring.

Going out for training couldn't use carriages. She wouldn't bring things like tea sets and cushions. For clothes, she only brought a few light riding outfits. Additionally took a roll of waterproof tung oil cloth and a bundle of sturdy hemp rope—might be needed for camping in the wild.

After she finished packing and came downstairs, Chris and Bella were still looking everywhere for the kitten.

"No need to look," Luo Wei told them. "I sent the kitten to a friend's place. Will bring it back in a few months."

"Ah, ah?" Bella opened her mouth. "But Master, Big Orange is back. It's right behind you."

Luo Wei paused, turned around, and indeed saw the orange kitten sneakily trying to squeeze in from the window.

"You're still so dutiful!" She couldn't help sighing.

The kitten was embarrassed for two seconds, decided to act like it heard nothing, flicked its tail, jumped down from the windowsill, and sat obediently on the ground looking at her: "Meow~"

Luo Wei resignedly instructed Bella: "Have someone check how many chicken legs are left in the kitchen. Bring them all for Big Orange."

Bella: "Yes, Master."

Luo Wei looked down at the kitten: "I'm going back to the academy first."

Kitten: "Meow~"

Luo Wei left Star Luo Residence and returned to the academy.

The next morning at eight, students from each class gathered in classrooms.

Yesterday's seven-course assessment results were already compiled. Today they'd choose magic professions and divide into classes.

Professor Phil sat on the podium, having students come forward one by one to confirm their magic profession and sign.

When it was Luo Wei's turn, she wrote astrology on the intention form.

Professor Phil checked the previous intention form, kindly advising: "You filled in spellchanting before the magic competition. Why change to astrology?"

"Though your spellchanting assessment score was low, you passed. You can still choose spellchanting. Are you sure you want to change?"

"Sure I want to change," Luo Wei said firmly. "Thank you, Professor Phil. I feel I'm more suited to studying astrology. This is my carefully considered decision."

"Alright." Professor Phil shook his head. Her not choosing spellchanting was also good—avoid more conflicts with Axina.

He signed Luo Wei's intention form, handed it to her: "Take this and report to your class."

After statistics finished, everyone officially divided into classes.

Luo Wei had to go to the astrology classroom to report to Professor Tobias. Jane held her hand reluctantly: "From now on we won't be in the same class. Will you still consider me a good friend?"

"Of course I will," Luo Wei comforted her. "I'll often audit potions class in the future. Then I'll still sit at your table."

"You said it! If you don't come, I'll go find you!"

Luo Wei smiled: "When have I ever lied to you?"

"Then go." Jane wiped her moist eyes and released her hand.

Jane didn't pass the spellchanting assessment, but her potions grades were good. She ultimately chose the potions profession.

The corridor was crowded. The original five classes would be split into six classes. Some classes had many people, some few.

Luo Wei passed the spellchanting classroom. Inside was packed with people—couldn't even sit. Students choosing spellchanting probably numbered seventy or eighty.

Alchemy room students were much fewer—only half the spellchanting apprentices' number.

Magic rune classroom students were even fewer—sparse, not even twenty people.

When Luo Wei reached the astrology classroom door and saw the empty desks, chairs, and benches, she even doubted she'd entered the wrong room.

But Professor Tobias was sitting on the podium...

"Why not come in?"

Professor Tobias saw the arriving student was Luo Wei. A trace of surprise flashed in her eyes: "Luo Wei?"

"It's me," Luo Wei stepped into the classroom. "Good day, Professor. I'm here to report."

She handed over the intention form.

Professor Tobias pointed at the class roster on the desk: "Sign here."

"Okay." Luo Wei picked up the nearby quill and wrote her name on the roster.

"I thought you'd choose spellchanting." Professor Tobias said.

Luo Wei answered: "I feel astrology is more challenging."

Professor Tobias smiled: "For others perhaps it's challenging. For you too?"

"Yes," Luo Wei pulled out the tortoise shell from her sleeve. "I want to divine when I can go home, but can't divine it."

Professor Tobias also took out her crystal ball, covering it with her hand. Mist rose inside the crystal ball.

"Your future, I also cannot divine."

"Everything about you, I cannot see clearly."

Luo Wei stared at the crystal ball in her hand: "But you said before you divined I could lead the junior department team to victory in the magic competition."

Professor Tobias gently shook her head: "I didn't divine you—I divined the academy. The crystal ball gave me guidance. That's all."