The First Magic World War

A woman in her late twenties fell from the sky. She didn't bear distinct Fars characteristics, nor did she have the features of any nation from the Old Continent; obviously, she wasn't a Beastman either. There was an indefinable quality about her, and although she was indeed a rather striking beauty, she possessed an air of being from a faraway place.

Her attire was also peculiar, not matching the style of any nation from the Old Continent but nevertheless quite practical. It closely resembled the hunting outfits popular in Fars but was also adapted for long journeys, featuring many straps for securing small tools.

The lady maintained a rather amicable demeanor and said, "I'm just passing through. Could I ask why the cities near the Red Dragon Strait are all deserted?"

Charles Meklen replied with a hint of surprise, "Didn't you see the Beastman encampments nearby?"

The lady frowned slightly and said, "Of course I saw them, and that's what puzzles me. Can you tell me why?"

Charles answered, "The Beastmen launched a major attack on Fars, and although they suffered a heavy defeat outside Strasbourg City, they didn't return to the southern continent. Instead, they retreated to the Red Dragon Strait, overran all the Fars cities, and mostly left them unattended."

The woman was greatly shocked, but then she angrily retorted, "Are you lying to me? How could the Beastmen possibly attack Fars?"

Charles shrugged and said indifferently, "Believe it or not, what's it to me?"
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Magic power flashed on the woman's body, but she quickly reined it in, clearly deciding not to take action. She then asked in a more composed tone, "Could you explain the details of this event?"

"Moreover, you don't look like a local resident."

Charles was also curious about the origins of this Saint-class woman and said, "Fars is at war with Byron. Byron has rallied a Beastman tribal alliance, and they've mobilized en masse, besieging Strasbourg..."

The mysterious Saint-class woman's face showed sudden realization as she said, "It must be the Void Crown, one of the ten great artifacts of the Beastmen!"

"Only the Void Crown could transport so many people."

Charles indeed had no knowledge of such an artifact among the Beastmen. Yet, he immediately thought of something—that Philedrica could transport the Leopard People to Machu Picchu—and he couldn't help but wonder, "Could it be that this Beastman artifact is with Philedrica?"

The more he thought about it, the more plausible it seemed.

After exchanging a few words, the rest of the Saints, having been alerted, gradually arrived.

Upon seeing that there were several more people on Charles's side, the Saint-class woman was slightly puzzled. She was about to ask Charles about their origins when she heard a familiar voice. Golden Ram Herolf, who rarely spoke up, said, "Red Hawk! How have you returned from the New Continent?"

The Saint-class woman was equally startled to see Golden Ram Herolf and inquired, "Old Goat, why did you leave Saint Michael Island? And why are you on land? Also, why are you disguised as a Beastman?"

Speaking of this, Old Goat was frustrated. He snorted coldly, showing no interest in answering.

Red Hawk was even more astonished. She knew the identity of Golden Ram Herolf, that the Old Goat was the greatest pirate of the Sea of Giant Whales and a ruthless figure on par with herself. But within this group, it was clear that Golden Ram Herolf was not the leader, indicating that he was not the strongest among them.

Red Hawk became slightly apprehensive. She hadn't expected that simply asking for directions would lead her to encounter several Saints.

Charles gestured with his hand and said, "So it's the renowned Red Hawk, one of the Top Ten Pirates. I've heard much about you."

"I am Charles Meklen!"

"You can have all your questions answered here."

"We need to avoid the Beastmen's reconnaissance. We can't be so conspicuous here. Follow us to our hiding place, and let me host you!"

Although Red Hawk was curious, as one of the few female warriors of the Sacred Order, she wasn't particularly afraid. Even if there were people here more formidable than Old Goat, she could always run away. She didn't believe there were many in this world who could detain her.

Charles didn't introduce anyone else. When he heard Old Goat mention the other's nickname, he knew Sabastine must also know this lady, as they were both among the Top Ten Pirates.

Even if the two had not met before, they would certainly have heard of each other.

After inviting Red Hawk into the concealed tent, she was slightly surprised by how simple yet practical the equipment was.

In Fars, as well as in other countries, nobles preferred to live in carriages during long journeys, which made the world's carriages particularly spacious. As for common people, they simply didn't have the means to afford such travel gear.

Charles briefly recounted the recent events of the Old Continent.

Only then did Red Hawk learn that war had broken out on the Old Continent. She asked anxiously, "Does that mean the people in the cities near the Red Dragon Strait have all been eaten by the Beastmen?"

Seeing her so anxious, Charles guessed she must have relatives living in one of the cities. He sighed sorrowfully and said, "That's right."

Red Hawk's eyes blazed with fury. She closed them for a moment and then reopened them, saying, "Since you are Fars' military and you're going to attack the Beastmen, I am willing to join you for the time being."

Sabastine actually wanted to remind Red Hawk that many from the cities along the Red Dragon Strait had escaped and might not all have been devoured by the Beastmen, but she also knew that Charles most likely wanted Red Hawk to join them. This female warrior of the Sacred Order was strong indeed, a good ally, and Sabastine couldn't undermine Charles' position. So she resisted the urge to speak up.

However, she was curious about why Red Hawk had returned. This peer among the pirates had previously organized a fleet, intending to establish a venture in the New Continent. But now she appeared alone at the Red Dragon Strait, which clearly suggested that her business in the New Continent had flopped.

Sabastine changed her tone and asked, "Miss Red Hawk, why have you come back from the New Continent?"

Red Hawk's complexion was awful. After a while, she said, "For some unknown reason, the thirty-six Great Evil Gods of the New Continent suddenly erupted into war. Many cities were destroyed because of this, and my fleet perished at the hands of the Evil God Tuolerdan. Only I managed to escape."

"Today's New Continent has become a living Hell, and countless people die every day under the destruction of the Evil Gods."

"I don't know how many cities have been ruined in the fires of war between the Evil Gods."

"Even those of the Sacred Order have difficulty preserving their lives."

"It's not just me. Before long, more people will return to the Old Continent."

"But I never expected that the Old Continent would be at war."

Charles had not anticipated hearing such explosive news.

The thirty-six Great Evil Gods of the New Continent, for some unfathomable reason, had actually started a divine conflict?

He couldn't help but think, "The Old Continent is still better. After all, the Nine Great True Gods have reached an understanding, there will be no god wars here, nor will they allow the Evil Gods to wreak such havoc."