Moreover, the child’s Wizard Talent was not lacking either. "As the controllers of the Leipzig Market, our Capet family collects taxes from various places every month. Consequently, we must bear the corresponding responsibilities," Jefferson pointed ahead. "Stopping the Beast Tide is one of those responsibilities." Second Circle Magic—Summon Elemental Spirit! The void rippled. Countless snowflakes converged in the same direction, and an Ice Elemental Spirit slowly emerged. The Spirit had two pairs of wings on its back, which fluttered gently before it darted towards a certain aura below. A Legendary Creature roared skyward, yet its body was frozen by extreme cold, turning into an ice sculpture. A fissure appeared on the ice sculpture, then another and another, until it finally burst open with a loud crash. The Legendary Creature... dead! "Just like now." Killing a Legendary Creature seemed like a trivial matter to Jefferson. "We are responsible for clearing out any beings that might breach the defensive line, helping those below withstand the onslaught of the Beast Tide." "Hmm," the child nodded, "With Grandpa here, we will surely hold the line!" "Heh..." Jefferson chuckled, "Second Order creatures are quite rare, and Third-tier beings usually do not appear in our world, so theoretically, there should be no problem." "But the Beast Tide itself is an anomaly!" He squinted towards the horizon, where several terrifying auras roamed in the distance. Even he felt a sense of dread. Second Order? Third-tier! Hopefully, they won’t take an interest in the Leipzig Market; otherwise, it would be troublesome. Shaking his head, he grabbed the child and, casting a Flash Body Spell, turned into a dim gray halo of light and whisked off into the distance. ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ 𝔫𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔩~𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖~𝙣𝙚𝙩 When they reappeared, Jefferson casually waved his Magic Wand, casting Second Circle Magic and One-Circle Witchcraft to kill one Legendary Creature after another that might destroy the defensive line. He was like a firefighter, appearing wherever there was danger, wherever a mighty aura manifested. "Why?" the child asked as Jefferson moved. "Why do we usually not have Third-tier beings here?" "Because this place is too small," Jefferson laughed, patting the child’s head. "A small river cannot nurture whales. The stronger the being, the more resources it needs." "This is true for Wizards, for the Divine, and for other Third-tier creatures alike. Unless they have a special mission, they won’t come here." "Third-tier beings... most possess intelligence!" "If they have intelligence, they should know that our place is safe for them," the child blinked. "In the entire Magic Forest, there are only two or three Third-tier Wizards." "Haha!" Jefferson laughed, shaking his head. "Safe?" "Sometimes, being weak is true safety; being powerful can instead bring danger upon oneself." "No one notices the ants under their feet, but countless people want to shoot down the sun hanging high in the sky and divide its splendor." Though small, the Magic Forest was still a place that could not be ignored. The Gods of the Eastern Kingdom Continent and the Wizard Alliance of the Kaliem Continent also occasionally cast their gazes here. And their attention would only fall upon Three-Circle Wizards, which also meant danger. "Forget it!" Jefferson said, his smile vanishing. "It’s still too early to tell you these things. Today, come with me. We’re going to kill a few enemies of our family." Saying so, he tossed a white stone in front of him. Accompanied by a flash of light, the two vanished into the sky. 「On a certain hillside.」 The two figures reappeared. The few people on the hillside bowed upon seeing Jefferson, each addressing him with a different honorific. "Have you found them?" Facing others, Jefferson’s demeanor was far less gentle than it was with the child; it was stern, icy, and aloof. A Wizard stepped forward and said, "Besides Schtrude, another Official Wizard of the Monroe family is still alive—Schtrude’s uncle, Edmund." "Not only is he alive, but he is also a powerful Official Wizard, and he even has a group of followers." "Edmund?" Jefferson’s eyes showed contemplation. "I remember that child. He left the family when he was young to wander and never returned." "So... has he spent these years specifically forming a force to oppose us?" "Yes, that’s correct," the Capet family Wizard nodded. "This organization has a total of three Official Wizards, and Edmund also possesses an Inheritance Witchcraft from the Monroe family." "It is because of this that our previous operations failed, and we even lost a few clan members." "Edmund has been clever since childhood, and he remains so," Jefferson spoke in a low voice. "When the Beast Tide arrives, Second Circle Wizards are unable to extricate themselves. This is a great opportunity to strike a heavy blow against the Capet family, and of course, he wouldn’t want to miss it." "So... will they come here?" "Yes!" the family Wizard nodded vehemently. "Based on our investigation and the results of our divination, they will definitely appear nearby today." "Then let’s wait," Jefferson closed his eyes. When he stopped speaking, the others immediately fell silent. The scene became quiet, with only the child’s eyes darting around. Suddenly, Jefferson opened his eyes. "They’re here?" the family Wizard looked around. "Where?" "A very clever hiding method, using the power of the Star Realm to conceal their auras. If I hadn’t come, you probably wouldn’t have noticed," Jefferson sighed. With a gentle wave of his Magic Wand, his entire being transformed into a streak of light, rushing towards a location about a li away. First Circle Wizards are already capable of flight. The speed of Second Circle Wizards easily surpasses that of sound. As for the Third Ring... they can harness the power of the Star Realm to perform limited spatial jumps. A deafening roar erupted. Second Circle Magic transformed into a colossal wave descending from the sky, shattering a Barrier in a specific location with a single, casual strike. It revealed several panicked figures within. "Jefferson!" an unfamiliar voice rang out, laced with fear, disbelief, and deep resentment. "How could you be here?" "Edmund, you’re quite remarkable," Jefferson said, holding his Magic Wand and gently deflecting the incoming witchcraft, his expression cold. "Indeed, your entire Monroe family is quite remarkable. So how could I not come?" "To deal with you, I used a teleportation stone, a relic from Ancient Times." Facing a Second Circle Wizard, First Circle Wizards have almost no power to resist. Even together, they stand no chance. Edmund, his hair gray and appearing older than Jefferson, roared at the sky. Then, his figure wavered and gradually faded into nothingness. "Hmm?" Jefferson’s eyes shifted slightly. "Teleportation Witchcraft? Are you planning to abandon the others and escape alone?" Shaking his head slightly, Jefferson took a step and instantly appeared beside Edmund, grasping his arm. The scene before them blurred. They appeared in an unfamiliar place. Jefferson’s expression changed drastically. "Haha..." Edmund, who had been panicked, now wore a look of wild joy. He gripped Jefferson’s arm in return. "Let’s die together!"