The First Magic World War

Charles had returned to the Mecklen Duchy for the third week when he bid farewell to an important figure, his teacher Juno Arthur. Upon leaving, Juno Arthur left him a thick diary that contained his lifetime of experiences exploring the Path to Ascendancy.

Although Charles did not wish to become a member of the Blood Clan, he was still very grateful to his teacher. He personally led everyone, boarded the Dolmabahçe Number, and saw Juno Arthur off, watching as his teacher's Swan Lake vanished into the distant sea before reluctantly returning.

Five days after Juno's departure, Charles's Ghost Fleet impressively appeared on the ocean's surface.

Fortunately, Mecklenburg had already learned from previous experiences, and knowing that many were aware of the Ghost Fleet, Charles had managed to avoid any chaos through his promotional efforts.

The sight of hundreds of ghost ships was indeed terrifying.

However, the return of the Ghost Fleet allowed Charles to have ample military resources at his disposal. He divided the fleet and sent them to the frontline, rapidly receiving several pieces of good news: the army had won seven or eight consecutive battles, and two regions had been reclaimed.

Only two regions within the Mecklen Duchy, the Abruzzo Region and Southseraph, remained unrecovered. Frontline troops from the Westwind Knights had already begun encircling them.

At this time, Kresto sent a document to Charles, hoping he would come to oversee the frontline.

Charles, having been busy revitalizing Mecklenburg and the recovered regions and confident in his subordinates, had not yet visited the frontline, but he was aware of the situation there.

During this period, three fleets arrived at Arcadia Port in the Southseraph Region and joined the New World Conference, significantly restoring the strength of the New Worlders.

Charles had already sent out all the Sacred-level subordinates, with even Vigo commanding the Dolmabahçe Number in frontline battles. Kreel Brittany and Ebner Sumei, brought by Anne, were also participating in frontline combat. This left Mecklenburg vulnerable—only Mama Karen remained. If danger arose, this elderly woman might not be able to ensure Anne's safety.

After some consideration, he decided to take Anne with him to the frontline.

Charles did not board the Holy Light Divine State Title. This legendary warship had long been concealed, existing now only as a golden ring that he wore on his hand along with the Murmur of Fate.

He chose the Emilia Vessel!

This legendary warship did not house many Great Act Devils; only Gareth was on board. Charles, together with Anne aboard the Emilia, seemed very much like a family of three going out for a leisurely trip.

Charles had already explained to Anne the origins of Gareth, the Holy Light Divine State Title, and the Emilia Vessel. Stepping onto this legendary warship, Anne remained very curious.

Naturally, Anne could not travel alone, being not only the Princess of the Fars Empire but also the Grand Duchess of both Modova and Mosleyd. She brought an entire team with her on the trip. When Mama Karen boarded the Emilia Vessel, she showed a slight look of fear and whispered to Anne, "Your Royal Highness the Princess! Never leave my side on this ship."

Anne smiled lightly and said to Charles, "Will you protect me?"

Charles responded with a smile, "Emilia! You must protect Mama Anne!"

Emilia cheerfully replied, "As long as Mama Anne is on my ship, no one can harm her."

A tiny silver snake tail peeked out of the void and gently tapped Emilia's back, causing her entire body to stiffen until several minutes later when she regained control of her body.

Emilia's smile was a bit stiff, and although Charles sensed something unusual, he couldn't do anything and insisted that there was nothing wrong with his daughter.

He could only assume that Emilia had promised him not to harm Anne.

Charles also made a decision, on this ship, to keep Anne within his sight as much as possible.

The Emilia was much faster than ordinary ships, and soon this legendary warship reached a port in the Abruzzo Region and met with its own fleet!

The fleet consisted of five Magical Alchemy Warships, including the Dolmabahçe. They were coordinating with the Westwind Knights on land to fiercely attack a port in the region.

The Abruzzo Region was almost all mountainous, but it had two very fertile and rich narrow plains—one close to the Southseraph and one hidden among the mountains.

The Fars Empire had considered attacking the Black Phoenix Dynasty through Southseraph but could only conquer the first narrow plain. Charles had visited this area before, but completely occupying the Abruzzo Region was nearly impossible.

The second narrow plain had only three breakthrough points—two were cities on land. The city near Southseraph was Limate, and the city near the hinterland of the Black Phoenix Dynasty was Sumei. The other was Duoviliat Port!

Duoviliat Port's terrain was unique, with a plain hidden in the mountains that had an open gap facing the sea. The Black Phoenix Dynasty had built a huge city in this gap, effectively blocking the entire plain area. Positioning a few thousand troops here could fend off hundreds of thousands of enemies in a sea and land attack, if it weren't for all three exits being attacked, it could receive endless supplies and reinforcements.

This port was considered one of the most famous fortresses on the Old Continent, but since both ends of the land were within Black Phoenix Dynasty territory, no famous battles had taken place.

Currently, the forces of the New World occupied Southseraph and the Abruzzo Region, so Charles could not attack Duoviliat Port from three directions but could only attack this port city from Sumei and by sea.

This time Charles, approaching Duoviliat Port, wanted to quickly secure the Abruzzo Region, and then focus the forces to strike Southseraph.

Without securing the Abruzzo Region, encircling Southseraph would be impossible.

The man defending this port city was named Rowevereto.

He worshipped the Evil God Anurulu, who had turned the mountains near Duoviliat Port into volcanoes. Each time there was a battle, these volcanoes erupted, and he could even summon the incarnations of Anurulu, so the Westwind Knights and Charles's fleet had repeatedly attacked without success.

Charles gazed at the majestic port city, turned to Anne beside him and said, "The scenery here is different from Mecklenburg's, but both are coastal cities. If I capture this city, I will rename it Anne's City."

Anne blushed slightly and said in a low voice, "Anne's City sounds a bit strange! How about…"

"Hmm…"

Anne also couldn't think of a good name and fell into deep thought.

At that moment, the mountains near Duoviliat Port began to redden slightly, emitting thick black smoke, and from one of the mountains, a huge hand even appeared, trying to forcefully break through.