The queen has already walked in, and of course they, the mages, cannot stay outside.
Some people used wind magic to dispel the pungent smell coming from inside. Then, the mages took steps forward and poured into the cave behind the broken wall.
However, as soon as they walked in, they felt that this place was indeed different.
"Elements... such strong elements."
To be chosen as bodyguards by the Queen, these mages are quite capable. No matter which type of magic they are good at, after walking into this cave, they can feel the extremely active elements in the air.
This still surprised them.
Terrain with such elemental anomalies is still rare, especially this kind of anomaly with all elements. This is probably the first place they have heard of. Because of this, their expressions gradually became solemn.
Could it be that... the legend of the Valley of God's Abandonment is true
They held up the firelight and walked forward in the direction of the light, quickly keeping up with the Queen's pace. Soon, after going deep into the cave, they also discovered what this light was about.
It is the crystallization of elements.
The entire underground cave is not included, but the deepest part of the cave is also where all kinds of elements are most concentrated. Densely packed crystals grow on the ground, like a colorful painting. The various haloes of light come together and eventually become the white light they see in the distance.
If you count carefully, the number of crystals here is even close to three digits.
The mages were almost stunned by this sight.
"Oh my god... there are so many elemental crystals!" someone exclaimed, "The reserves of the Mages Guild for ten years cannot compare to the crystals in this small cave."
For mages, the power of element crystals is self-evident. Therefore, the doubts in the minds of those mages who initially thought this action was too reckless disappeared at this moment.
If the Queen hadn't been there, they might have started to rob him.
However…
"Your Majesty, we have all discovered the treasure of our ancestors, why do you still seem unhappy?" The mage walking at the front hesitated and asked the queen.
The Queen took a deep breath after hearing this.
"No... No, something must be wrong." She looked at the pile of crystals in front of her, frowning, "How can the real Valley of Gods Abandoned be so small? Where is the treasure? Where is the treasure?"
She looked a little paranoid, and the mages were even more confused.
Treasure? Isn't that what it is
"Your Majesty, these are all elemental crystals!" Probably unable to hold back, a mage spoke, hoping that the queen would quickly give an order to allow them to collect them.
The queen seemed to have been touched, and her voice suddenly dropped to freezing point.
"So what about elemental crystals? Can it give me the talent of a mage? What secrets about the origin of magic... It's fake, it's all fake. The things recorded in the book are all lies!"
When the mage heard this, he was stunned.
At this moment, they finally realized the queen's purpose.
No wonder she was willing to go to all the trouble to sneak into the underground of Carrites. It turned out to be to obtain the talent of magic. But now, the entire cave has reached the end, and there is nothing else but elemental crystals. Hopes have failed, and the queen must be in a bad mood at the moment.
However, in the face of this situation, the mages have nothing to do - is it possible that they still want to comfort Her Majesty the Queen? They could only lower their heads and remain silent, not daring to speak for fear of hitting the muzzle of a gun.
When the queen saw this, she also realized her gaffe. She took a deep breath, regained her composure, and shook her head.
"Forget it... you should collect these crystals first." She put away the map in her hand, turned around, and walked out disappointedly, saying, "This is something left by my ancestors, even if it is just some elements. We cannot leave the crystal to the enemy.”
After hearing this, the mages could no longer hold back, and finally took steps towards the pile of crystals in front of them.
Seeing this, the Queen shook her head and added: "Why are you so anxious? I still don't have magic talent. In the end, these crystals will still fall on you."
Of course the mages also understand this truth, but... they can't help it!
Although the crystals they grabbed had to be handed over to the Mage Guild in the end, and then distributed by the guild, seeing so many elemental crystals in front of them, it would be against their nature and instinct as mages not to grab them.
However, at this moment.
"Is that... elemental crystal?"
An unexpected voice came from behind them. Many people turned around, only to see dozens of figures emerging from the darkness in the direction of the entrance.
The mages were stunned, and the queen also showed a solemn expression.
"...How did you find this place?"
Benjamin slowly walked out of the darkness, twitched the corner of his mouth, and sneered: "It is indeed difficult to find. If someone hadn't reminded me, you would have stolen the good things from under our noses."
Behind him, some mages, soldiers... including the king, about thirty or forty people slowly walked out.
The king stared at the queen and said slowly: "Scarlett, I thought you were really dead."
"That means you are still as stupid as before." The Queen snorted and said calmly, "If I were so easy to be plotted, Icol would have been destroyed by the Kingdom of Hori long ago. You can't figure it out yourself, don't Blame me."
"Really?" The king seemed to be aroused and replied unceremoniously, "What about now? Now... who is doing something stupid again?"
As he spoke, he waved his hand again, and more figures walked out of the darkness.
In the dim light, those figures were like a wall, blocking the exit of the underground cave again.
"My smart sister, don't forget, this is my territory." The king opened his arms in a welcoming gesture and said, "You are too self-righteous."
The mages behind the queen could only stop collecting elemental crystals, and nervously rushed up to protect the queen.
But the queen still looks at ease.
"Stop bluffing. Do you think I don't know how many people are left in Glory?" She said slowly, "The army was sent out to regain the lost territory. The remaining garrison troops in Glory are only a few thousand people. They are not us at all. opponent. As for you... Master Benjamin, most of your mages are stationed in Amber City. In Glory City, except for those useless apprentices, there are only more than twenty mages with real combat effectiveness."
As she said that, she glanced at the crowd led by the king, showed a sarcastic smile, and said, "You don't really think that I don't even know your personnel scheduling, do you?"