Gravity Mage with Level-Up System Chapter 1826 1826: Magic Lord Isabella

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Previously on Gravity Mage with Level-Up System...
Magic Lord Scott of the Flame Elemental Tower ruthlessly overwhelmed and defeated both Elder Blake and Rock in a brutal confrontation. With his allies incapacitated and requiring urgent medical attention, shop owner Frank tasked Hank with securing additional healing supplies. While Leader Edmund stepped in to hold off Scott in a fierce aerial duel, the shop remains surrounded by enemy wizards, and Frank relies on his secret system to protect their interests while awaiting the arrival of reinforcements.

Crystal City—Shop

Boom!

Edmund Smith parries every assault coming his way, yet he's struggling hard. Unlike Blake and Rock, he's launching fierce counterattacks.

His aim is to wound Scott; that's the sole method to stall for the shop owner, Frank.

Boom!

Frustration builds in Scott as he fails to overpower the opponent before him. Edmund persists far beyond what he anticipated.

Impatience grips him. Lord Callum issued commands, yet these folks heed only the Silver Tower's directives.

From the ground, I observe their stalemate—no victor emerges. That's fortunate. Manager Lara ought to arrive shortly.

Next, Hank appears alongside others. My eyes lock on them, identifying Rebecca Ethan's parents.

They approach me together. Spotting Hank, I gesture for him to guide them into the mansion.

Hank gives a nod. Rebecca's parents grasp the circumstances. Still, I'm uncertain if they can heal Magic Lords' wounds.

Boom!

A tremendous roar echoes instantly after.

Scott triggers an explosion from a magic artifact overhead. The blast slams into Edmund, catching him unprepared and inflicting damage.

The shockwave radiates outward. Thankfully, the wizards present possess the strength to endure it.

As the force washes over me, I stand firm. It rends my garments apart.

Releasing my mana power would reveal Gravity mana to sharp observers.

Gazing skyward, I note Edmund's injuries and flowing blood. Scott resorted to trickery; unable to cast a magic spell, he detonated a magic artifact.

Countless onlookers witness the event. All are stunned by Magic Lord Scott's brazen move.

Even Flame Elemental allies reel in shock. They never foresaw Magic Lord Scott employing such tactics.

Yet it proves successful, evident from Magic Lord Edmund's state.

Swoosh!

Magic Lord Scott vanishes from position. Moments later, he materializes before me, approaching with a smug grin.

He declares, 'You lack protectors now. It'd be wise to reveal your storage bracelet. I'll inspect it openly.'

'Should it hold nothing, I'll depart,' Scott continues. His voice conveys unrelenting determination.

I remain unmoved upon hearing this. I could display the storage bracelet if desired, as the banned item resides in the system space.

However, that would establish a poor precedent. Others might compel me similarly in future.

'No, you can't inspect me. You hold no jurisdiction over me. I'm unaffiliated with the Silver Tower,' I retort.

'And what of me?' A elderly woman's voice interrupts abruptly.

Briefly, I mistake it for Manager Lara, but it's not. Turning, I spot a gray-robed elderly woman advancing toward me.

'Who is she?'

'When did she show up?' I wonder inwardly.

Magic Lord Scott startles too, but recognition dawns upon seeing her features.

'Isabella, why are you here?' Scott inquires.

Shock and astonishment fill him, for the elder hails from the Silver Tower—a Magic Lord. He assumes she's here to halt him.

'Isabella?' I ponder.

The name rings no bells. Examining the old woman, my eyes shift to her badge. My pupils contract sharply. She's Silver Tower affiliated, yet her presence reeks of ill intent.

'Scott, seems you require assistance,' Isabella remarks, her stare shifting to shop owner Frank, malice gleaming in her eyes.

[Ding! Malicious intent detected]

The system's alert resonates in my head. Unfazed, I realize trouble deepens. Neighbors gape in disbelief at this new arrival.

'Isabella, please refrain from meddling. Forbidden Wizard Callum ordered checks on all storage bracelets,' Scott states, facing me again. 'We believe shop owner Frank possesses the banned item.'

'Oh? A banned item? Grave offense indeed. Dare you implicate someone tied to the Silver Tower so boldly?' Isabella smirks.

This confirms her scheming nature to me.

'Defying Forbidden Wizard Callum? He's no formal Silver Tower member—just your manager's kin,' Scott counters her.

Isabella's gaze wavers. Truthfully, she'd lingered nearby. News from Crystal City compelled her visit.

Crystal City falls under Silver Tower oversight; disruptions here harm their earnings.

Her attention turns to shop owner Frank. An appraiser's role holds great worth, especially linked to Manager Lara.

Manager Lara claims neutrality outwardly, yet all know her White Silver Faction ties.

Isabella resolves: Should shop owner Frank bear the banned item, it benefits her Dark Faction in the Silver Tower—without direct repercussions.

'Fine, inspect him,' Isabella declares unexpectedly.

Magic Lord Scott stuns. Her sudden alliance shift catches him off guard.

'Ha... Ha... Ha...' Scott chuckles triumphantly. He pivots to Frank and strides closer, mere steps away.

My pulse quickens. This crone ruins all plans. Nonetheless, I opt to await Manager Lara—she nears.

'No, I refuse to reveal my storage bracelet,' I insist anew.

'You...' Scott fumes with rage.

Isabella's expression darkens sharply. The shop owner's defiance astonishes her—he yields nothing.

Boom!

She unleashes subtle pressure. It crashes into me. I stagger back several paces, my tattered attire shredding more.