Chapter 376: Nature

If a node malfunctioned, it would trigger an alert, notifying the city’s defense personnel.

An alert at the wall was a major issue; every city in the Land of Dawn prioritized safety.

Within seconds of an alert, someone would arrive on the scene.

Helag wouldn’t stand a chance of escaping; he’d be caught.

He rehearsed the entire plan mentally, knowing it required precision.

While climbing, Helag had to multitask.

He needed to monitor signals from adjacent nodes and continuously send simulated signals.

One mistake, and he’d have to jump down and flee.

After rehearsing multiple times, Helag memorized each step.

But he didn’t rush; he carefully examined the wall’s surface.

He noted every bump and crevice, essential details for a swift climb.

Understanding these details allowed him to climb quickly, wasting no time.

With the route planned, Helag knew where to step and grip.

Standing at the wall’s base, Helag took a deep breath, ready to act.

He conjured runes with magic, embedding them at signal points on the wall, initiating his plan.

Runes inserted at the node’s core halted its operation.

These positions, calculated by Deep Blue, were undetectable to the untrained eye.

Even Deep Blue required extensive time, indicating the complexity.

With the node inactive, Helag simulated its signals to adjacent nodes.

Simultaneously, he began climbing.

Helag scaled the wall rapidly, like a gecko.

Remarkably, he maintained signal transmission during the climb.

In under a minute, Helag reached the top.

Before him lay open ground; the wall was 500-600 meters thick, its construction a mystery.

Helag sprinted forward, calmly maintaining the node’s operation with runes.

Seconds later, he slid down the wall, landing on the ground.

Upon landing, Helag removed the runes, restoring the node’s function and signal.

Everything returned to normal, as if nothing had happened.

Seeing the array function unhindered, Helag relaxed.

But he knew this was just the beginning.

Turning, Helag was surprised by the view.

He was in the countryside.

The countryside meant forests, meadows, and streams.

For a moment, Helag thought he’d returned to the Barren Lands, having not seen such nature in ages.

Silvermoon City was urbanized, lacking such scenery.

The soil beneath him was yellow, untainted by pollution.

The wall not only blocked monsters but also halted pollution, preserving the landscape.

Cautiously, Helag explored ahead, finding a pristine forest with a healthy ecosystem.

The forest floor showed no signs of human activity.

Such vast forests were protected areas in the Land of Dawn, off-limits to the public.

The trees were tall and ancient.

Helag knew much of the Land of Dawn’s timber came from the Barren Lands.

While the Land of Dawn had forests and grasslands, they were rarely exploited.

Most people never experienced such forests.

Helag recalled Amisha’s longing for the sea and forests.

Seeing the forest, Helag felt a thrill, understanding Amisha’s feelings.

Walking through the forest, Helag reached its edge by midday.

There, he grew cautious, as the edge meant more people.

Helag hid, observing from the shadows.

On a distant hill stood a cabin with two people, likely forest rangers.

Noticing them, Helag detoured to another side.

He remained hidden, waiting for nightfall.

Under cover of darkness, Helag emerged.

“Shadow Corner.”

To avoid detection, Helag used Shadow Corner, moving silently as a shadow.

He advanced, scanning the area with environmental detection, finding no one else.

Leaving the forest, Helag entered a mountainous region.

After crossing several peaks, he found a farm below, growing various crops.

Produce was expensive in the Land of Dawn, likely reserved for the elite.

Nearby cabins housed sleeping occupants.

Helag left quietly, undisturbed.

Beyond the mountains lay plains, with a city visible in the distance.

Crossing the plains, Helag noted extensive agriculture.

The land was fully utilized, planted with crops.

“What city is this, with so much land?”

Helag admired the vast fields.

Compared to here, Silvermoon City was barren, lacking arable land and mountains, dominated by urban sprawl.