Chapter 48: The Fallen Steam City

[ Observer trait activating… ]

[ You keenly sense the danger, timely release defensive magic, and survive the dangerous attack. ]

[ You begin searching for traces of the witch. After searching Alenson City for a long time, you finally discover the witch in the ruins of a courtyard. ]

[ The abnormal changes in Alenson City far exceed your imagination. ]

[ Goblins, centaurs, kobolds, Demonic Beast species, Sub-dragon Species, pure-blooded Demon Race… those alien races that should have stayed far away from human cities and been driven to the edges of the world have appeared in Alenson City in an unbelievable manner. ]

[ You even see the orc army that should have been blocked at the border by the Church of the Gods. ]

[ You make a prompt decision to leave Alenson City. ]

Individual power is limited.

Even though Xu Xi has extraordinary talent, possessing ten times the mana of mages at the same rank, as well as having contracted with a large number of elemental spirits, ultimately, he is just an Archmage.

He is neither an Archmage, nor a Sanctuary Mage.

Nor is he a demigod possessing the power of gods.

He does not have the ability to contend with large-scale legions.

Therefore, facing the wave of alien races invading Alenson, Xu Xi acts very decisively, immediately taking Klisa and fleeing at high speed.

Level 7 Magic: Chain Thunderstorm.

Level 7 Magic: Azure Storm Hurricane.

Level 7 Magic: Light Blade Flash.

"Swish! Swish! Swish! … Swish! Swish!"

On the ruins of the collapsed and burning courtyard, Xu Xi looks up at the blood-red, gloomy sky and the hideous alien races surging out crazily, strikes his wand against the ground, and elements roar.

In a breath, rampant and violent high-level magic strikes forward.

Lightning and storms intertwine, creating a rondo of light, easily annihilating countless alien races and carving out a path to move forward.

Including the obstacles in the sky, all are cleared and slaughtered.

"The power of Level 7 magic is indeed much stronger than Level 5."

Xu Xi nods slightly.

He is very satisfied with the new power after advancing to Archmage.

He glances at the corpses of the killed alien races, does not linger too long, releases another powerful Wind Magic, and mobilizes wind elements to wrap around himself and Klisa.

Without any hesitation, he rushes straight into the high sky.

During this process.

Flying Demonic Beasts continuously shriek and attack.

But they are directly torn apart by the storm-like magic power.

Stronger Demonic Beasts notice this, but the rushing wind is too swift; before they can surround them, he has already escaped the range of Alenson City one step ahead.

Incredibly fast.

…

[ You used Level 3 Magic: Wind Riding Technique ]

[ You used Level 5 Magic: Wind Swiftness ]

[ You used Level 5 Magic: Earth Protection ]

[ You used Level 5 Magic: Water Torrent ]

[ You used Level 5 Magic: Fire Charge ]

[ You used Level 7 Magic: Holy Light Blessing ]

[ You wave your wand, releasing the surging mana within your body; your Wind Riding Technique receives unprecedented strengthening and amplification. ]

[ Your Wind Riding Technique speed is very fast; before the real encirclement is formed, you take Klisa and leave Alenson one step ahead. ]

[ You and the witch successfully evacuate. ]

The wind blowing towards them is no longer the hot wind filled with destruction, but a refreshing and comfortable cool breeze belonging to the normal world.

Xu Xi controls the wind elements to fly.

While looking back at Alenson City.

What comes into view is the somewhat blurry firelight due to the increased distance.

A deep crimson covers the Steam City, slowly eroding, gradually devouring, burning the prosperity to nothingness bit by bit.

The huge and towering steam tower in the city center collapses with a bang amidst the fire, scorched red by the raging fire, stirring up thousands of ashes.

The city where he lived for ten years has fallen just like that.

It fell ridiculously.

It fell inexplicably.

"What… exactly happened?" Xu Xi whispers, his eyes flickering.

Honestly, regarding the fall of Alenson City, Xu Xi has no clue at all.

"From the information obtained in the past, the noble forces of Alenson have always been committed to developing the city, which shows that they really regard this city as their base of operations."

"From the perspective of personal interests, they should be unwilling to give up Alenson."

"Even if they knew about the alien invasion, it is impossible for them to have no resistance."

"Unless—"

Xu Xi pauses, thoughtful: "Something happened that forced them to abandon Alenson City and choose to flee alone."

What on earth could it be?

Xu Xi is very curious.

With the help of the Observer trait, he vaguely senses the essence hidden beneath the surface.

Therefore, Xu Xi decides not to go to the next city for the time being.

He wants to stay nearby, continue to observe the changes in Alenson City, and see what changes will occur after the alien races destroy the city.

"I previously asked Klisa to purchase supplies; there is enough food and daily necessities in the spatial ring, so even if we sleep in the wilderness, there is no need to worry about anything."

Thinking this in his heart.

Xu Xi takes Klisa and flies at high speed all the way until he encounters a small hill before stopping.

This place is very far from Alenson City, but one can still observe some scenes.

The reason for choosing here.

Is out of the need to prevent risks.

Even if there are really any changes in Alenson City subsequently, Xu Xi can rely on the advantage of distance to take Klisa and evacuate in time.

"Klisa, we are going to stay here for a while."

"I understand, Mentor."

The young girl replies obediently.

After Xu Xi's previous treatment, her injuries have all healed, and she has regained control over her own body.

She takes the initiative to step to the top of the hill, her moving feet flattening the green grass, her pair of hollow and lifeless eyes scanning left and right, and she quickly locks onto a flat location.

She pushes her palms out flat.

Mana is released.

Whistling wind elements shave the lawn clean.

The exposed dry ground is perfect as a resting place.

As for Xu Xi, he sets up a large number of warning magic spells nearby, then flies to high altitude to scout, confirming whether it is safe enough here.

"…"

The girl silently watches the figure in the sky.

Watching him fly away, watching him fly back.

Not until Xu Xi lands again does the girl with long gray-silver hair move her gaze away, as if relieved of something, and refocuses on the things at hand.

[ You realize that behind the fall of the city, there is an unspeakable secret hidden. ]

[ You decide to postpone the plan to move to a new city. ]

[ You find a nearby place, stay with the witch, and prepare to witness the subsequent ending of Alenson City with your own eyes. ]

[ Is it a conspiracy of infighting among humans? ]

[ Is it a mutual struggle between the Church of the Gods? ]

[ Or is it the strong rise of alien races, forcing humans to retreat? ]

[ Many doubts emerge in your heart; suddenly leaving the city where you have lived for ten years makes you a little unaccustomed, but fortunately, you have the familiar witch by your side. ]

[ She looks at you, just as you look at her. ]