Chapter 1599 The Treatment of Ingredients <TOC> Chapter 1601 Philosopher VS Philosopher Scholar
Translator: SumTLMan
After finalizing her plan, Gloria immediately began treating Carvelyn, prioritizing stabilization of her condition.
Gloria entered a private room to administer her medical spells on Carvelyn; hence, the rest could only remain in the courtyard, exchanging glances.
Only a few people were in the courtyard, but subtle cliques had naturally formed among them.
Alan and Sunisha constituted one small group, while Shirley was a clique unto herself.
The cold glares exchanged between these two small groups were palpable, revealing old tensions. However, because Angel was present, no actual fight broke out.
As for Leon and Coral, they could also be considered a small group, but they sat aside, simply observing the unfolding drama.
Angel rubbed his temples, seeking to break the awkward tension permeating the courtyard. He looked at Shirley, “I remember you mentioned earlier that you had a match with Azaz. Why don’t you share some details about that encounter?”
Shirley had previously discussed her match but had placed the emphasis on her own ‘mistakes,’ claiming they had little to do with Azaz’s abilities. Consequently, very little was known about the specifics of Azaz’s performance.
Driven by curiosity about this mysterious Azaz and hoping to alleviate the courtyard’s tense atmosphere, Angel posed the question.
Reflecting on the match, Shirley began cautiously, “Honestly, I don’t think Azaz is that strong…”
“… Although I was also defeated by that peculiar shadow, my situation differed from Carvelyn’s; I didn’t lose my memory. Azaz has never caused memory loss in his previous opponents, so my guess is…” Shirley sneered, “The issue likely lies with Carvelyn herself. As everyone knows, Carvelyn is arrogant and haughty. Perhaps her attitude offended Azaz, leading her to her current predicament. In that case, she brought this upon herself.”
Finishing her statement, Sunisha glared coldly at Shirley, “You certainly have a knack for spinning tales. I’ve been with Carvelyn the entire time, and we have never even met Azaz. So, hold your tongue.”
Shirley shrugged her shoulders and said sarcastically, “Who knows? I’ve heard your reputation isn’t exactly stellar either. Maybe it’s someone you’ve offended before.”
How could Sunisha possibly tolerate Shirley’s irony? She promptly retorted with a verbal counterstrike.
For a moment, it was a war of words between the two, each giving as good as they got.
Just as tensions were reaching the point of ignition, the door of the inner room opened, and Gloria walked out.
Sunisha immediately ceased her bickering and approached Gloria to inquire about the situation.
Gloria said, “I’ve managed to halt her transformation into a living ingredient for now. You may go in to see her. However, I’ve set up some gourmet spell barriers around her. Please do not disturb her for the time being.”
Nodding her understanding, Sunisha was the first to enter the room.
Alan hesitated for a moment and asked, “If we can’t interact with Carvelyn… does that mean she’ll be staying here temporarily at Bliss Pavilion?”
Gloria nodded, “Yes, she’ll be here for a day or two at most.”
A sense of resignation flashed in Alan’s eyes. It wasn’t about the time; it was the fact that they were on someone else’s turf. Even if they had to stay, proper etiquette would demand that they announce their intent. Alan sighed, glanced at Coral and others, and stepped forward, “I… “
Coral interrupted him, “I know what you’re about to say. Staying for a day or two is not a problem. But according to our division of labor, you’ll be responsible for cooking our three meals a day as long as you stay here.”
Coral’s calculations were precise. Gourmet apprentices produce food you can’t buy elsewhere, and such magical cuisine even enhances a wizard’s physical condition. The cost of providing them a room in exchange was more than fair.
Alan found no room for refusal. Given that Carvelyn would necessarily have to stay, Coral’s request wasn’t unreasonable. Previously, when he was accompanying Carvelyn and others, he was the one in charge of meals. Considering that, all it would entail now was catering to a few more mouths. With this thought, he nodded, “Alright.”
With matters temporarily settled here, Angel glanced at the time, realizing that the afternoon competition was about to commence.
After bidding farewell to Leon and the others, he and Gloria left the Bliss Pavilion. Naturally, Shirley followed Gloria as well.
On their way to the Infinite Battle Tower, Angel queried, “Do you truly have no inkling about Azaz’s situation?”
Gloria squinted her eyes and said, “I have some speculations; he should be an intriguing individual if all goes as expected. However, I still need concrete confirmation.”
No matter how Angel pressed further, Gloria remained tight-lipped, leaving him no choice but to drop the subject.
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“Philosopher Scholar VS Philosopher”
This was the final match among the top eight, determining who would qualify for the semi-finals. Moreover, both contestants were formidable competitors: the long-established “Philosopher Scholar” Suyatutai and the rising dark horse “Philosopher” Onassis. Consequently, this match was highly anticipated.
When Angel and company arrived at Infinite Battle Tower, tickets had already sold out.
Nonetheless, thanks to his special judge privileges, Angel managed to obtain some seats with prime views for spectating.
This time, he had no plans to serve as a judge and instead joined the audience. Even before the match started, he could already feel the electrifying atmosphere, more intense than anything he’d experienced, even surpassing the fervor of previous competitions in the Infinite Arena.
“The vigor of youth is indeed incandescent. The tumultuous noise is enough to shake the heavens; it makes me want to… cook them,” Gloria said with a beaming smile. However, as she continued, her smile took on an increasingly ominous tone.
At this point, Shirley interjected, “The fervor of this match might be related to a certain rumor.”
Angel and Gloria turned their gaze to Shirley, awaiting her explanation.
Faced with the scrutiny of the two wizards, Shirley didn’t beat around the bush. She said forthrightly, “This rumor actually concerns events that have unfolded over the past two years. The ‘Philosopher Scholar’ of this competition, although he hails from the Song of the Deep Sea, in reality, he defected to it not long ago.”
Angel seemed puzzled for a moment: “I seem to remember that happening. After the affair at the Purification Garden, Suyatutai defected from Uto Academy to the Song of the Deep Sea. However, the rumors never specify why he defected.”
Shirley replied, “I’ve heard some inside information. It is said that Suyatutai was initially a spy sent by the Song of the Deep Sea to Uto Academy. You’ve also been to the Purification Garden, so you should know that it turned into a Purification Sea. In that ocean, Suyatutai revealed the fish-scale tattoo on his body, which is the reason he defected.”
“However, the reason for his defection is not the focal point today. What’s crucial is that Suyatutai’s opponent, who is this ‘Philosopher’ named Onassis, is also from Uto Academy.”
One was a once prodigious talent from Uto Academy, while the other is a rapidly rising dark horse within the same institution. Their clash is bound to generate significant ripples in public opinion, even if Onassis and Suyatutai have no prior acquaintance.
The transcendental beings, who generally love to fan the flames, find the twists and turns of such contests especially appealing.
This competition checks all those boxes.
Considering all this, it’s understandable why there’s so much buzz surrounding it.
Chapter 1599 The Treatment of Ingredients <TOC> Chapter 1601 Philosopher VS Philosopher Scholar