Gravity Mage with Level-Up System Chapter 1908: Toxic Rain

Great Capital

A significant development was underway with the Raymond Family. The family head, Douglas, had already dispatched investigators to examine the Black Sky Carrier.

Head Agnus Raymond was on the verge of departing his estate, intending to establish contact with a known assassin organization situated beyond the border.

Buzz!

At that precise moment, his communication device emitted a buzzing sound. He retrieved the device and observed the name displayed. His pupils noticeably constricted.

The reason for his astonishment was that the incoming call was from none other than his son, Raymond. He was momentarily stunned before quickly answering the call.

His son's voice reached his ears.

Several minutes later,

The call concluded, and a profound sense of relief washed over his face.

"So he was in the mountain range. It's no wonder communication was lost," Agnus murmured to himself.

His thoughts then turned to the elderly butler, and his eyes reflected a complex mixture of emotions. Shaking his head, he materialized near the black carrier.

He acknowledged the presence of the Magic Lords from the governor’s office. His sudden appearance drew their attention.

He then announced, "My son has returned. He had gone to the mountain range for training."

Upon hearing this, the Magic Lords were taken aback. However, they soon found the explanation acceptable. After all, who could possibly capture the Young Master Raymond?

What initially seemed absurd evolved into concrete confirmation. Young Master Raymond was, indeed, safe.

Exchanging glances, they then departed the area.

Agnus watched them leave. Afterward, he summoned an attendant.

"Arrange for the butler to receive treatment and be released from confinement," he instructed.

News of the reunion spread rapidly. The entire Raymond Family breathed a collective sigh of relief, having been deeply concerned about the possibility of something untoward befalling Young Master Raymond.

Fortunately, he was unharmed. The household staff relaxed, having been in a state of high alert. They were uncertain which adversary had initiated hostilities. Now, they recognized the futility of their earlier anxieties.

They should have exercised greater patience and waited longer for confirmation.

Soon thereafter, the intelligence reached the governor, Douglas. Upon receiving the update, he let out a contemptuous snort. He had anticipated this outcome.

However, Agnus had persuaded him to initiate a search for his son. Now that the young man had reappeared, their resources would not be wasted.

Douglas felt fortunate that the news had not leaked. Otherwise, they would have become the object of widespread ridicule.

....

Meanwhile, I halted my progress after traversing a few miles. Subsequently, I retrieved the raven aircraft. Entering the cockpit, I commenced its operation.

Swoosh!

The aircraft ascended smoothly, soaring above the cloud cover. I activated the stealth mode, rendering the aircraft effectively invisible.

It could not be detected unless one was in close proximity. I then entered the cabin and settled into a window seat.

From this point onward, I had no intention of making any stops. My priority was to reach the Opal Magic Forest with the utmost haste.

Days elapsed,

The aircraft navigated through diverse terrains without encountering any significant dangers. Not a single monster or hostile wizard was detected in the vicinity. This was a positive omen.

That night, the aircraft entered a challenging geographical area. Compounding the issue, dark clouds had completely obscured the sky, and the terrain below was entirely unsuitable for landing the aircraft.

Observing this, I rose and proceeded to the cockpit. I then maneuvered the aircraft to a lower altitude, refusing to underestimate the severity of the impending climate.

If a rainstorm were to erupt, the ensuing thunderclaps possessed the potential to utterly destroy the aircraft. I made every effort to fly as low as possible.

Below lay an unbroken expanse of rainforest, characterized by dense and thick vegetation. Peculiarly, this region was not marked on any map.

To verify, I retrieved my map. Unfolding it, I meticulously examined the depicted terrain. I identified the mountain range, which I had long since passed.

Following that, the land encompassed other minor nations and desolate tracts. The current location appeared to be a small forest. However, despite its depiction, it was entirely absent from the map's annotations.

Having confirmed this anomaly, I put the map away. I then employed the system to scan the ground below. The system detected no abnormalities.

Consequently, I continued piloting the raven aircraft.

Thunderclap!

Shortly thereafter, a thunderous clap reverberated, and a heavy downpour commenced.

Witnessing this, I was not taken by surprise. The ominous dark clouds had served as a clear prediction.

Suddenly, a bolt of purple lightning struck perilously close to the aircraft, impacting empty air. Had this powerful discharge made contact with the raven aircraft's fuselage, it would have been annihilated.

At this sight, I guided the aircraft even lower, its underbelly nearly brushing against the tree branches.

I contemplated abandoning the aircraft and utilizing my flight abilities for travel. However, I resolved to persevere as long as feasible.

The raven aircraft continued its flight smoothly, raindrops pattering against its frame.

Hiss!

Abruptly, a hissing sound pierced the air. Initially, I surmised it might be a monstrous creature, perhaps a serpentine beast lurking within the forest.

I promptly activated the system’s scanning function.

[Ding! The raindrops are toxic. They are eroding the frame of the aircraft.]

A voice from the system resounded within my thoughts. In the next instant, the aircraft was stored within the system's space, and I materialized there alongside it.

Surveying my surroundings, I observed the raven aircraft positioned within the blue grid. I stood beside it, examining the metallic structure. Signs of corrosion were evident; the rainwater was indeed toxic, posing a significant threat to wizards. Collecting my thoughts, I then proceeded towards Gregor Mansion.

The outer layer was stripped away, revealing the mansion's facade. Entering the premises, I arrived in the main hall and beheld the Zero Puppet.

Subsequently, I entered the control room and swiftly reached the control mirror. Through it, I witnessed the heavy, incessant rainfall. Unwilling to be drenched by the noxious rain, I resolved to wait until morning. With that decision made, I exited the room and returned to the bedroom.

Time elapsed.

The rain abated a few hours later.

The following morning,

I awoke. A glance around brought back the memory of the earlier toxic downpour. Rising from bed, I made my way to the control room.

Through the control mirror, I then observed that the sky had cleared.