CHAPTER 187: CHAPTER 187: BASE 27

"Herag! David! Reese!"

Bannings called out the names of the three.

The trio came before the Light Gate.

"Just walk in, no need to be nervous," Bannings prompted.

Herag nodded, took a deep breath, and stepped into the Light Gate, followed closely by David and Reese.

As soon as Herag entered the Light Gate, he felt a strong pull drawing him in.

Ahead seemed like an endless abyss, pulling him continuously forward.

A force behind also tried to drag him back.

But under the influence of the Light Gate, the pull ahead was stronger, pulling him completely forward.

In an instant, a bright light filled Herag’s eyes, and he found himself upon a stone array surrounded by wooden huts.

"Welcome to Expedition Team Base 27."

Herag turned his head at the voice, discovering it was a tall, large man speaking, who looked to be about five hundred pounds.

"You three must be the newcomers from the Barren Land?" the large man asked.

Herag nodded, "Yes, my lord, I’m Herag, this is David, and that’s Reese."

The large man patted his belly, saying, "I’m Parker, the expedition leader of Base 27. I’m glad you could join us."

Parker’s aura was similar to Bannings’, leading Herag to guess he might also be a Level 3 Wizard.

Parker appeared honest and straightforward, always wearing a simple smile on his face.

"Come, let’s talk as we walk. I’ll introduce you to the situation here." Parker’s massive figure led the way, akin to a small mountain.

The three quickly followed behind.

Nearby, tall walls made of wood and stone surrounded them, with a magical barrier hovering above.

"Base 27 was only established a little over three years ago. Base numbers are sequential; the earlier they were established, the lower the number," Parker explained.

"Currently, Base 27 remains hidden, undiscovered by nearby Elves or the Human Race, thanks to the concealment of the array over the entire base."

Parker slowly introduced the scene.

The Elf Plane isn’t solely inhabited by the Elf Race, although they are the ruling power.

Like other planes, the Elf Plane hosts various species, even numerous Human Kingdoms.

Except for differences in customs, language, and such things unlike humans from the Wizard Plane, they’re really not much different, just ordinary humans.

In fact, this place also has Giant Dragons and Giants, among many other races.

To completely conquer this place from the Wizard Plane would actually be quite difficult, with time measured in centuries.

This is only the initial phase of warfare.

"There are just over seventy people at Base 27, including those responsible for logistics, defense and combat, and exploration," Parker introduced the personnel composition of the base.

Base 27 has rows of small wooden huts intended for accommodation.

Herag and his companions each had a small wooden hut, all adjacent to each other.

Parker knew that arrivals usually came from the same faction, so houses were typically arranged next to one another.

People who know each other from the same faction certainly cooperate better.

Parker took the group on a tour of Base 27, familiarizing them with the environment and explaining the functions of various areas.

They saw many other wizards engaged in activities throughout the base during the tour.

The entrance and exit to Base 27 is a wooden gate.

The entire base is protected by a Witch Array, not just one, but several.

Some arrays were still being set up; there are defensive, offensive, and concealing arrays, all serving different purposes.

"Familiarize yourselves with the environment and our basic requirements and rules. In a few days, you’ll be given tasks," Parker said and handed them a small booklet.

The booklet contained the various requirements and rules within the base, as well as some guidelines for rewards and penalties.

Herag and his companions memorized the booklet’s contents.

Returning to their huts, Herag looked at the interior arrangement.

Simple, but sufficient for daily needs, without any extra furnishings.

Two days later.

Parker brought a thin, elderly man, introducing him, "This is Kane, a Level 2 Wizard. For a while, he will guide you in completing some tasks."

"Mr. Kane," the three quickly greeted.

Kane nodded, "You’re lucky to be assigned to this base. While construction isn’t complete, this also means we’re hidden from outsiders and not in great danger."

"For now, our main task is to survey the surroundings, map the area, and record the distribution of forces and populations for future reference."

The short establishment time of Base 27 keeps the Elf and Human Races unaware, preventing immediate attacks. Task outings are less likely to face ambushes.

Many established bases have already been discovered.

Task assignments outside can be perilous; you never know when you’ll walk into an ambush, with high levels of danger.

"The top priority for Base 27 is concealment. Be cautious during tasks and don’t reveal your identity. We’ll provide you with some clothing, and you should learn the local human language promptly."

"Upon encountering locals, remain calm and don’t reveal your true identity."

Kane handed out two books of this world’s human common language.

Herag had already familiarized himself with the local customs and culture but had not yet learned the language.

For him, learning the language posed no difficulty.

Although David and Reese didn’t have Shenlan Assistance in learning, both were Official Wizards, facing no difficulty in learning a simple human language.

The local language isn’t vastly different from that of the Wizard Plane, making it easy to master.

From today, Herag and his companions must stop wearing their old clothes and switch to local human attire.

Kane was to help them quickly master the language and human customs here before they could undertake tasks.

In short, they were in a training phase.

The trio needed a bit more time to become familiar with the rules to contribute to Base 27.

Five days later.

The trio fully understood the language and donned local attire.