I Created Scientific Magic

Chapter 35: You and I Have No Other Choice!

Translator: Lonelytree

Hearing Lin En’s words, Lauder’s expression immediately changed. He secretly cursed Kru in his heart. He had actually revealed such important information to a few acolytes and implicated himself.

He didn’t think that Lin En was lying to him. After all, the movements of the Holy Court in the past few days were an extremely obvious signal.

It was precisely because he was worried about this that he chose to hide behind the scenes and observe the situation. He was prepared to escape at any time, but he did not expect to be caught.

“The Boat Gang has been operating in Port Town for many years, so you should be well informed. Do you know who the Holy Court captured?” Lin En asked expectantly.

Lauder shook his head hesitantly and replied rather helplessly. ” The Boat Gang is being watched very closely now, and I know very little. I’m afraid that the archbishop has blocked the news. Now, only the priests of the port town have the right to access such confidential information.”

It was not easy to corrupt and control a priest. These people possessed powerful divine spells, usually had firm beliefs, and did not lack money. They were all very tough nuts to crack.

Therefore, even though the Boat Gang had been operating in Harbor Town for decades, he usually avoided these people and tried not to have any contact with the clerics of the Holy Church.

Lin En couldn’t help but frown. He originally wanted to obtain information from Lauder, but he didn’t expect Lauder not to know anything. This was completely beyond his expectations.

“Sir Mage, are you planning to rescue those captured apprentices?” Lauder probed.

“That’s right. This is also very important to you, isn’t it?” Lin En said casually.

“I’m afraid that will be very difficult. There are guards everywhere in Port Town now, and they might not be locked up in prison at the port. Even if you are lucky enough to rescue them, you won’t be able to escape Port Town.” Lauder shook his head and retorted. “Instead of taking this risk, why don’t we think of a way to kill them? That way, the difficulty will be much lower!”

Since the other party knew the secret of the Boat Gang, it was necessary to silence them.

Usually, killing people was easier than saving people!

Lin En wasn’t surprised by Lauder’s ruthlessness. In this dark alternate world, life was indeed nothing, not to mention that this involved the secret of the Land of Mages.

However, Lin En didn’t agree with the other party’s opinion and sneered. “Mr. Lauder, are you still fantasizing that after this matter is over, the Boat Gang will be able to live in peace and continue to accumulate wealth in Port Town?”

Since Antioch had chosen Harbor Town as their base, it meant that they had already found some clues. Even if Pigeon and Joni were dead, they would be able to find Lauder sooner or later.

After all, most of the cargo transportation in Harbor Town was related to the Boat Gang!

Lauder’s expression became very ugly. He could naturally think of this, but he was unwilling to admit it.

He had been in Harbor Town for a full twenty years. It could be said that his life was rooted there.

“You’re a smart man, Mr. Lauder. Our only way to survive now is to cross the Sea of Fog by boat and head to the Land of Mages. Otherwise, with what you’ve done, no matter where you hide, the Church will find you!” Lin En said straightforwardly. “You can still take a portion of your accumulated wealth with you when you cross the sea, but if you wait for Antioch to make the first move, you won’t even be able to survive!”

Lauder looked deeply at Lin En. He opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something, but in the end, he sighed helplessly. “It’s too late to go out to sea now! Harbor Town had already begun to control the cargo ships entering and leaving strictly. There were originally two large ships that were transporting goods to the capital of the Empire today, but they were both detained.”

“So fast?” Lin En paused for a moment. It seemed that the situation was worse than he had imagined, but he quickly calmed down and asked. “But you always have a way to solve it, don’t you?”

In the past few days in Harbor Town, in order to find this old fox, he was almost confused by all kinds of true and false news.

If it weren’t for his Shapeshifting Magic, he really wouldn’t have been able to find the other party.

With such a cautious person, Lin En didn’t believe that Lauder would allow himself to be trapped in the Harbor Town, and it was impossible for him not to make any preparations.

Lin En quickly recalled all the information he had gathered over the past few days.

Since the port was in a semi-sealed state, only the warships responsible for patrolling the sea could leave the port freely during this period!

” Holy Spirit, Heaven’s Vault, Guardian…Which ship has your men?” Lin En asked curiously.

Lauder’s face twitched. He didn’t expect that Lin En would be able to guess this. He even suspected that one of his trusted aides had betrayed him, so he could only bite the bullet and admit it. “It’s… Heaven’s Vault!”

That’s good enough!

Lin En was amazed by Lauder’s method. He actually managed to take control of a warship. He was just trying to trick Lauder.

Lauder said angrily, ” It’s not as easy as you think. Although the captain of Heaven’s Vault is one of my men, the ship needs to report for verification every time it leaves the port. Once it diverges from the route, I’m afraid it will be discovered by the sentry very soon.”

In the Sea of Fog, their warships could only rely on long-range archery or close combat. However, there were priests on the enemy’s ships. With a few divine spells, even the sturdiest ship would be torn to pieces.

Moreover, it was not easy to move people and materials on a large scale.

“You don’t have to worry about that. When we crossed the sea, they didn’t have time to care about us anymore.” Lin En said confidently. “I have a plan. If it goes well, no matter how many troops there are, they will no longer be a threat. However, this will require the help of the Boat Gang…”

Lin En looked at Lauder and waited for his response. The entire Boat Gang had more than a thousand boatmen. Even if they were just a motley crew, if they could be used, they would be a huge force.

“You’d better not rely on them to fight against the Church’s guards…” Lauder sighed. Although the Boat Gang had a lot of people, most of them were just making a living under his hands.

It was fine to engage in gang fights on normal days, but if they were really dragged out to fight with the church’s army, half of them would probably betray them on the spot before the fight even started!

“Don’t worry, I just need them to do some minor things.” Lin En took out a piece of parchment from his sleeve and pushed it in front of Lauder. “Can they help collect these things? The more, the better!