Gravity Mage with Level-Up System Chapter 1807: Reaction of other Magic Towers

Crystal City-Shop

Flame Elemental Tower:

Shock rippled through the ranks of the Flame Elemental Tower. All personnel, from Wizard Seeds to full-fledged members, stood stunned by the latest report.

Curious factions wasted no time in uncovering deeper details.

Overlooking such intelligence was impossible when it involved the Silver Tower.

A fierce competition had simmered between the Elemental Towers and the Silver Tower for ages, allowing swift dissemination of the facts.

Astonishment hit them upon discovering a fresh appraiser's emergence, revealed as kin to Manager Lara.

Appraisers held immense worth; this newcomer promised to elevate the Silver Tower's sway.

Such developments harmed their interests. Letting it slide was out of the question. Yet, absent directives from superiors, direct intervention remained off-limits.

Their backing families, however, could intervene. These individuals reached out to relatives, aiming to hinder the shop proprietor, Frank's, expansion.

Meanwhile, the Green Elemental Tower caught wind of the developments too. Long-standing friction marked their ties with the Silver Tower.

In particular, official member Vincent Carey had inflicted severe setbacks on them. Direct opposition proved futile; his allegiance to the White Silver faction shielded him.

They shifted focus to alternative Silver Tower ventures. The appraisal shop drew their scrutiny. Additional Elemental Towers harbored resentment, though milder than the Green Elemental Tower's.

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Black Tower:

No Magic Tower monitored Silver Tower happenings more closely than the Black Tower. News of the appraisal shop reached their ears promptly.

Initially, it barely registered. But the Flame Elemental Tower's involvement sparked ideas of inter-tower conflict, prompting them to fan the flames.

Deceiving fellow Magic Towers demanded solid intel. They dispatched several espionage units to Crystal City without delay.

Up-to-the-minute reports were essential for strategy. They craved a clash between the Flame Elemental Tower and the Silver Tower.

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Silver Tower:

Within the Silver Tower, contacts approached Manager Lara about the appraisal shop. They sought to leverage the shop owner, Frank's, expertise.

It promised benefits for their operations, leading to offers of safeguarding against rival Elemental Towers.

Aware of the Flame Elemental Tower's designs on the shop, she fielded overtures from both White Silver and Black Silver factions. None received her reply.

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The following dawn, I descended the stairs. Patrons had already gathered. Heading to the office, I settled into my seat. Patrick and Otto handled the visitors. Observing this, I reclined and delved into reflection.

That recent clash presented grave dangers to my safety. Without Manager Lara and her allies, severe harm would have befallen me.

Luck shone through with Magic Lord Rock's presence. I'd assumed Supreme Wizards sufficed, yet they faltered before Magic Lords.

Acquiring more Magic Lord allies was crucial, though my power lagged behind. As my abilities advanced, I'd pursue another Magic Lord conquest.

With the strategy outlined, my mind sharpened. Grasping a gadget, I tuned into digital broadcasts.

Curiosity drove me to track Magic City's pulse. Headlines surfaced swiftly.

The event's impact exceeded my expectations. Web stories buzzed with our standoff against the Tulip Auction House.

Insiders recognized it as a proxy battle between the Silver Tower and the Flame Elemental Tower.

I scrolled through further updates.

Creak!

Then, footsteps echoed as someone entered. It was Otto. I set the device aside and met his gaze.

“Otto, what's the matter?” I inquired.

“Master Vincent, I've got crucial information to share,” Otto stated.

“Take a seat,” I responded.

Otto claimed the chair across from me.

“Master, on the Tulip City trip, I gathered key data beyond just the Tulip Auction House,” Otto declared gravely.

His words raised my brows in astonishment. “Go on.”

“Word is, vital shipments from the Dark Territory head to a certain store tied to the Elemental Factions—though the exact faction eludes me.”

“Post-incident, I suspect it's the Flame Elemental Faction. Seizing those items could boost our enterprise and deliver payback,” Otto grinned.

Excitement quickened my pulse. I'd mulled over such moves, yet this chance arrived sooner than anticipated.

“Fine, elaborate,” I urged, eagerness prompting deeper inquiry.

Minutes passed before I called the team together, briefing them on the prospect.

“Excellent! Time to strike back at the Flame Elemental Tower,” Patrick uttered icily.

“Master, what role for me?” Hank questioned.

“Young one, require assistance?” Old Man Rock offered.

“Very well, mind the store. I'll handle this. My anonymity shields me; pinpointing the perpetrator will prove challenging,” I instructed.

Consensus formed. They parted ways as I exited the office for my quarters to prepare.

After twenty minutes, Hank and I departed the shop. I directed him to release me at the edge. Our flying car whisked us from the enclave.

The vehicle's exit drew watchful eyes. Informants relayed to superiors promptly, but orders to pursue stayed absent this time.

Fear of Frank, the shop's master, deterred them. The prior episode underscored Silver Tower backing for the appraisal venue.

Rash surveillance risked retaliation. Yet, unforeseen twists unfolded.

As local entities held back, external operatives shadowed the vehicle. These hailed from distant cities dominated by Elemental Towers.