Chapter 2334 Crow's Prophecy XII

Fang Hong first wanted to understand whether the other side was trying to take away Hilveld because their identities had been exposed, or because of the somewhat absurd-sounding 'prophecy'.

However, those staying at the inn couldn't explain the matter clearly, even Mei, who was responsible for negotiating with the Crow's Claw Sanctuary, only said after pondering for a moment that indeed the other side had mentioned a prophecy requiring Miss Hilveld to accept their interrogation.

He had Luo Hao drag back the still dazed Commander, but the other side, acting foolish, refused to say anything. Fang Hong couldn't possibly imprison him, so sent him to be revived. The Commander's act at least confirmed one thing—they suspected deeper reasons why the Crow's Claw Sanctuary was causing trouble for them.

Since if they were only capturing suspects for the Colin Royal Family, there would be no need for such complexity.

Now it seems indeed related to that 'prophecy'. If there truly is a prophecy, then Fang Hong needs to figure out what the 'prophecy' related to Hilveld is.

He summoned the knights captured on the battlefield, and those who came with the 'Redeemer' helped with the task; otherwise, the few members of the Seven Seas Travel Group might not manage. The ten of them defeating an enemy ten times their number was beyond everyone's expectations.

The battlefield was in chaos, smoke and fire spreading. Many took out Record Crystals to capture the scene's remnants, some narrating as they filmed and sweeping the camera past Fang Hong or others carefully. But Fang Hong did not stop them; he had a thought that perhaps he might need these people soon.

The leader of the 'Redeemer', having witnessed Fang Hong's demonstrated strength, underwent a tremendous change in attitude. Initially friendly, he now seemed almost humble. Clearly, Fang Hong's power had instilled a deep sense of awe.

"My name is Blackbo-Graec. Master Ade, you can call me Blackbo, or 'Grey Whistle'—that's my nickname," the tall man cautiously said.

Fang Hong was surprised, looking at him unexpectedly: "What do you call me?"

"Master," Blackbo replied. "I've served as a soldier, what people often call border guardians. I've heard veterans say that those who could command a Construct army on the battlefield mostly hailed from southern Artisan Masters."

Fang Hong shook his head, correcting him: "I'm not an Artisan Master, 'Grey Whistle', nor is that the title for a Combat Artisan."

The fate of a nation's Alchemist is often intertwined with its strength. Historically, countries' Artisan Associations have supported war efforts, leading to the emergence of Colin Ishurian's Combat Artisans. Eteliria's other countries are not much different.

Elpaxin, as the center of the Northern Territory, has seen its Artisan Association Alchemists in wars, whether fighting external threats or barbarian invasions. The southern Artisan Masters likely referred to Elpaxin's Combat Artisans.

But he does not match those who made names in past wars—the elite Combat Artisans of Elpaxin Artisan Association battle division, either leaders or department heads, elite Level 40 artisans, sometimes even Pseudo Dragon Knights.

Even elites like Nether from the Guild probably participated in wars after gaining fame, and those dispatched by the Artisan Association must have significant power—power that remains out of reach for him. He merely has some abilities making his Constructs appear like an 'army', far from a true 'Construct army'.

In terms of both quantity and quality.

Controlling a Construct 'army' is a supreme pursuit for every Combat Artisan, aside from the Supreme Ones. However, people like Lady Nether, King of Grey, or Virus disdain such goals; for him, it's a distant aspiration.

He is merely starting on this path, perhaps walking a bit farther than others, but nothing more.

Blackbo chuckled, thinking him merely modest.

Elpaxin's registered Alchemists number approximately two hundred thousand, nearly a fifth of the Northern Territory's population, with countless unofficial or unregistered Alchemists—like easily finding three to five Alchemists by tossing a stone on the road. Anyone manipulating Clockwork Fairies claims to be a Combat Artisan.

He's seen many such Combat Artisans, and even has a few under him, but there is evidently a difference between Combat Artisans. He's certainly heard of Fang Hong's reputation before—the fame of Dolifen's Hero, now unparalleled in the Northern Territory—