Chapter 1949 More Than One <TOC> Chapter 1951 Both Apocalyptic Scenes in the Same World
Translator: SumTLMan
Maya left the Star Observing Hall with Totoro amidst the meaningful and inquisitive gazes of the Observers.
At this time, no one in the Star Observing Hall attempted to stop Maya, silently watching as the figures of the mentor and disciple disappeared from view.
The air was tinged with silence.
No one asked whether Totoro had truly seen more than two prophecies because, with their keen perception, they could easily discern from his words, details, and expression that he wasn’t lying.
Precisely because he wasn’t lying, the Observers felt somewhat bewildered.
Maya was among the best of the prophecy wizards; her seeing multiple prophecies was understandable. The eleven Observers present, accustomed to seeing multiple prophecies, found nothing unusual in it.
However, Totoro was different, he was just an apprentice!
There was no precedent for an apprentice of prophecy managing to perceive multiple prophecies in the Mystery of Starlight!
This meant that Totoro had set a record!
They were now beginning to understand why Schickel wanted Totoro as his assistant; his talent was not to be underestimated!
When Schickel himself was an apprentice in the prophecy school, he had made a choice similar to Totoro’s, opting to speak first at the platform. But back then, his prophecy strength was meager, and his decision to speak was driven more by courage, or rather, audacity, as the prophecies he spoke of were meaningless.
Yet, it was this courage that allowed Schickel to rise to the position of an Observer in just three hundred years.
And Totoro, it wasn’t about courage for him; it was genuine strength! He had truly seen more than two fragments of the future!
This apparent Observer seedling is no surprise that Schickel doesn’t want to let go; it’s like nurturing one’s own ahead of time!
Don’t think that the Crown Star Church is a dispute-free sanctuary; where there are people, there are bound to be internal conflicts. Although there are no extremely opposing forces among the prophecy wizards, there still exist factions that differ due to ideologies.
As Schickel is younger and has been an Observer for a shorter time, he currently is an Observer but hasn’t joined any faction and remains a lone wolf. If he were to pull Totoro into his camp, he would secure two Observers in the future, instantly elevating his influence.
Sly indeed!
The Observers curse Schickel in their hearts, but then they think, since Totoro hasn’t agreed to Schickel’s request, they also have the opportunity to pull Totoro into their own camp?
It seems some advance planning is needed.
The Observers appear calm, exchanging pleasantries with a smile, but different thoughts are rising in their minds.
Standing at the center, La Pluie also understands the other Observers’ thoughts, but he doesn’t point them out. The ranks of the Observers indeed haven’t had New Blood for a long time, and perhaps… the future two new seats will come from the Savage Grottoes?
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Maya, however, is unaware of the intricate atmosphere in the Star Observing Hall. She is currently leading Totoro towards the direction of the signal tower.
Along the way, Totoro maintains his usual demeanor, quiet and indifferent. Maya doesn’t speak either. Although she has many questions, they are still on the road, seemingly alone, but who knows if there are ears eavesdropping in the shadows.
As they silently walked, they arrived near the signal tower jointly built by the Crown Star Church and Sky Mechanical City.
At this time, the area around the signal tower was bustling with people, many of whom were prophecy wizards participating in the Star Observing Day, while others were informants who had arrived early to wait for news. These informants are typically employed by wizard families without prophecy wizards and various magazine publishers.
The arrival of Maya and Totoro attracted much attention near the signal tower, as the two most anticipated prophecies of the Star Observing Day came from them.
Some informants even approached them to converse, hoping to acquire more exclusive information through equitable trades.
However, they were politely refused by Maya.
“These informants may seem humble and insignificant, but sometimes you need them to convey messages or help you find clues for rare materials,” Maya said to Totoro as they walked into the signal tower, engaging in small talk. “Almost every wizard market has these informants. The rapid flow of information in the Wizarding World is largely due to their efforts. So, there’s no need to treat them too harshly.”
Totoro, unconcerned, said, “In the future, their role will diminish.”
Maya looked at Totoro curiously: “Why do you say that?”
Totoro tilted his head and paused for a moment: “Connections through information will ease in the future.”
Maya was taken aback, not expecting such a response from Totoro. She wanted to ask if Totoro had seen some vision of the future, but as they were walking through the busy corridors of the signal tower, she eventually chose not to ask.
“Even if information transmission becomes simpler in the future, these people won’t disappear completely. They represent a grey power within the Wizarding World,” Maya said with a smile. “Besides, some people won’t let them vanish.”
Totoro did not hesitate for a moment, “A wandering wizard?”
Maya nodded. Despite the prefix “wandering,” do not assume they are weak. Indeed, their forces are loose and lack cohesion, but there are many significant entities not to be overlooked. For instance, the “Neural Nomad” Sterling in the Steampunk Theme Park is not only powerful but also a member of the Research Institute.
Moreover, there are similar formidable beings like Astria and Aesop. As long as they remain wandering wizards, the information peddlers won’t cease.
While Maya explained, they had arrived at the central room of the signal tower, where about a dozen compartments were already filled with people.
It was unavoidable. The Star Observing Day had just ended, and everyone was rushing to the signal tower to transmit information.
Maya had no choice but to take Totoro to a separate resting room to wait until the crowd thinned.
In the brightly lit resting room, Maya sat cross-legged on a carpet with a nebula pattern, gently tapping the ground with her staff, and a special barrier enveloped the room.
This was a barrier designed to prevent information from leaking out.
Almost everyone who went to the signal tower to transmit information would activate this barrier. However, Maya had not yet used the signal tower and had already activated this barrier in the resting room, clearly indicating she had something to say.
Maya looked across at Totoro, who was also sitting cross-legged on the nebula carpet.
“Did you mean in the Star Observing Hall that you saw more than two prophecies?” Maya finally asked the question she had been holding back for so long.
Chapter 1949 More Than One <TOC> Chapter 1951 Both Apocalyptic Scenes in the Same World