Chapter 2448 Chairman <TOC> Chapter 2450 Blood Rain
Translator: SumTLMan
“Excellency Chairman, what has happened?” The one who spoke was Rivetta, situated directly across from the Pursuit of Light Chairman, and therefore the first to notice the Chairman’s sidelong glance.
Rivetta’s words also directed everyone’s attention towards the Pursuit of Light Chairman.
The Pursuit of Light Chairman smiled: “Nothing much, I just had a fleeting feeling that someone was watching me.”
“Black Baroness” Adelaya followed the Pursuit of Light Chairman’s gaze: “Over there?”
The Pursuit of Light Chairman: “My intuition tells me, someone is indeed there.”
As to why his gaze was drawn there, he couldn’t explain it himself; it was just an unconscious action. Where exactly that “gaze” was coming from, he couldn’t say.
After a pause, the Pursuit of Light Chairman waved his hand: “Let it be, it might just be my imagination, not something to fret over; moreover, I didn’t sense any malice.”
An illusion? Adelaya and Dietrich simultaneously narrowed their eyes, not voicing any objections to this statement, but internally, they were skeptical. Given the Pursuit of Light Chairman’s realm, the probability of him experiencing an illusion was very low.
Therefore, the initial part of the Pursuit of Light Chairman’s statement could be disregarded. The focus was on the latter part: I also didn’t sense any malice.
This statement seemed to alleviate the current tension, but in reality, it was a warning from the Pursuit of Light Chairman to the others.
——The important aspect wasn’t whether the observer harbored any malice, but that they must not harbor any themselves.
To have an observer whom even the Pursuit of Light Chairman could not locate or find any trace of implies that the observer’s strength is not necessarily superior to the Chairman’s, but definitely not inferior.
Such a powerful individual is extremely rare in the Southern Region, practically unheard of.
If the hidden individual truly comes from an external domain, then their capabilities aren’t confined to the legendary realm; it’s very possible they’ve taken that extra step. Thus, facing an entity whose strength is at least on par with theirs, with a significant chance of being stronger, approaching with malice and offending them would be counterproductive.
This is why he used vague language to caution the others against probing further.
“Our purpose here is to document the news of this place, not to plunder. So, let’s focus on our duties. As for the rest, let’s not concern ourselves with it.” The Pursuit of Light Chairman paused, then looked at Dietrich: “Dietrich, what do you think?”
Since Adelaya is already a councilor of the Council of True Knowledge, there’s no need for further explanation; Adelaya would comply. However, Dietrich is different. He represents the —City Firefly’s Night Whisper— periodical of Night Whisper Forest. Although Dietrich is with them this time, he joined primarily to take advantage of the void projection and has paid a corresponding price. Their relationship is not hierarchical.
Hence, the Pursuit of Light Chairman specifically sought Dietrich’s opinion.
Dietrich’s gaze flickered; he was not unintelligent and understood the meaning behind the Pursuit of Light Chairman’s words. What appeared to be an instruction to focus on their designated tasks was in fact a signal to “others” indicating a stance: “Do not mind us; we will not partake in the quest for the Mysterious Object.”
The identity of this “others” was undoubtedly those who had been observing the Pursuit of Light Chairman previously.
The very entity that even the Pursuit of Light Chairman felt compelled to acknowledge was beyond Dietrich’s capability to contend with.
“Of course, in accordance with the covenant signed with the various wizard alliances, since we participate as Recorders in this event, it’s natural for us to set aside greed and relinquish any claim to the Mysterious Object,” Dietrich concluded, and Rivetta, catching the hint, followed up: “Our publication, —City Firefly’s Night Whisper—, primarily documents the wizards vying for the Mysterious Object. The intrigue and power struggles among them are what our readership enjoys most. As for deciphering the Mysterious Object, its significance, and subsequent evaluations, such specialized content is beyond our capability and is better left to the Chairman.”
Pleased with this response, the Pursuit of Light Chairman smiled contentedly.
“If that’s the case, let’s proceed according to the covenant. Moreover, you are not council members; there’s no need to address me as Chairman, my name will suffice.”
Despite saying this, Dietrich and Rivetta dared not directly address him by name.
“Pursuit of Light, do you know the origin of this Mysterious Object?” Dietrich asked respectfully.
The Pursuit of Light Chairman gazed into the distance for a long time before responding: “That fruit should be the Mysterious Object, but strangely, while it emits the fluctuation of a Mysterious Object, it feels as though it hasn’t reached its mature state.”
“Its effect is currently unknown. However, based on the reactions of others, it seems to possess an attraction beyond ordinary laws.”
“As for its origin, it’s unclear.”
After saying this, he turned back to Dietrich: “By the way, Dietrich, given your extensive knowledge of the wizards from various organizations in the Southern Region, do you recognize that tree-transformed woman standing atop the wave?”
Dietrich shook his head: “I have never seen her before. However, I have encountered individuals with numerical codes tattooed on their faces, seemingly belonging to a secretive organization that has performed human sacrifices.”
“Are they followers of the Outer Gods?” the chairman inquired.
Dietrich shook his head again: “Probably not. Their modus operandi is completely different from those cultists. They are more restrained and covert. Moreover, there’s no indication of any deities’ involvement in their sacrifices. It seems they conduct these rituals purely for their own purposes, reminiscent of primitive tribal ceremonies.”
For this reason, although Dietrich had gathered some intelligence, he refrained from sharing this information with the Extreme Sect.
Nevertheless, the members of these secretive organizations had piqued his interest. He had people investigate them some time ago and even drafted a mock report, ready to expose them at the first slip-up.
Regrettably, due to their low profile and non-involvement in the affairs of the Southern Region’s Wizarding World, he had yet to find an opening.
“So it is,” murmured the Pursuit of Light Chairman. “Deliberate concealment and avoidance of the Wizarding World undoubtedly spell intrigue.”
Unfortunately, further information is lacking.
However, Pursuit of the Light Chairman isn’t overly concerned about the issue regarding the woman transformed into a tree. What he’s more concerned about is a certain Mysterious Fruit. Those contending for it should consider it themselves
Currently, not much can be discerned about this Mysterious Fruit, but strangely, it instills a sense of unease in him.
It’s an indescribable feeling; looking at the Mysterious Fruit, he feels as though he has returned to a time two thousand years prior, standing before the Bottomless Abyss in the Abyss Plane, gazing into its depths.
A trembling deep within his heart, along with an unparalleled sense of crisis, fills him simultaneously.
Hidden within the Abyss are Supreme Demon Gods and other ancient beings whose names cannot even be mentioned. They are entities that can threaten the existence and extinction of the Wizarding World in all directions.
Yet now, just by looking at this fruit, the Chairman feels a similar sentiment.
It’s important to note that the Chairman from two thousand years ago and the Chairman now are two different matters in terms of strength. Moreover, his true body isn’t here; this is merely a projection. Yet, even a projection feels such deep apprehension, suggesting that the feeling would be even more intense were his true body present.
What exactly is this Mysterious Object?
While the Chairman of the Pursuit of Light is pondering, he suddenly hears Rivetta’s call: “Lady Black Baroness… Lady Black Baroness?”
“Editor-in-chief, could it be that Lady Black Baroness is affected by the fruit?”
Rivetta looks anxiously at Dietrich.
Dietrich responds irritably, “Shut up. We are only projections. Even your toenails could figure out we couldn’t possibly be affected by the fruit. As for Lady Black Baroness, didn’t you see she’s in deep thought? Stop calling out.”
Rivetta turns to look at Adelaya, who appears slightly lost in thought: Is this really just deep thought?
As Rivetta wonders, the Chairman of the Pursuit of Light approaches Adelaya and gently touches her.
Adelaya, with a trace of gloom on her face, turns to look at the Chairman: “Chairman, touching someone’s body casually is not polite.”
“Moreover, there’s no need for you to ask if I’ve been influenced by the fruit. I’m not deaf; I heard Rivetta’s voice, just as Dietrich said. I was merely contemplating.”
Even when facing her direct superior, Adelaya doesn’t show any courtesy.
The Chairman doesn’t mind, as Adelaya’s personality is just like this. Anyone who breaks her predefined rules or commits her taboo faces this attitude; this is the path she has chosen.
“I just wanted to ask, what do you think about this Mysterious Fruit?” the Chairman asks Adelaya.
“Nothing much.”
“I thought after pondering for so long, you would have some discovery.”
Adelaya: “I wasn’t contemplating about the Mysterious Fruit.”
“What were you thinking about, then?” the Chairman curiously inquires, wondering what else Adelaya would be distracted by at this moment. Given her serious nature, this is quite rare.
Adelaya: “Nothing much, just that coming here… suddenly reminded me of an old friend from the past.”
“Old friend?” Rivetta’s eyes lit up, was this gossip?
Adelaya ignored Rivetta; she didn’t want to gossip or become the subject of gossip.
The Pursuit of Light Chairman looked deeply at Adelaya and said, “Is it that old friend from Berde Island?”
Adelaya slightly lifted her gaze, then seemed to unintentionally lower it: “Chairman, your intuition is as sharp as ever.”
“This isn’t intuition, it’s the Chairman’s earnest care for the council members. Don’t you feel it?”
Adelaya coldly responded, “Boring.”
The Pursuit of Light Chairman said, “However, even though Berde Island is also at sea, it is extremely far from here. How did you suddenly think of… the old friend? Or is it that the old friend is so important to you that just coming to the sea makes you think of him?”
After saying this, the Pursuit of Light Chairman was ready to be retorted. According to Adelaya’s personality, once her personal affairs were touched, jesting was absolutely not allowed.
However, to his surprise, Adelaya was not angry but started to seriously ponder: “I also find it strange. There is no connection between this place and him, yet his image inexplicably surfaced in my mind.”
“Him?” Rivetta’s eyes shone even brighter, and even the nearby Dietrich quietly perked up his ears.
“As a true knowledge wizard, there wouldn’t be baseless thoughts, there must be a reason. Perhaps, he is nearby, which is why you thought of him,” said the Pursuit of Light Chairman.
“Nearby?” Adelaya looked back at the massive shadows behind her: “I don’t know, but I haven’t discovered his trace.”
“If he’s not here, then it means there’s another reason. Maybe at this moment, he is thinking of you, causing you to have a spiritual connection?”
Adelaya: “…”
…
Angel’s expression was slightly strange at the moment.
The conversation with the Pursuit of Light Chairman, for some reason, was not deliberately shielded. So, Angel heard all their conversation.
This was the first time he learned that before him, Dietrich had already discovered some clues about the secret laboratories and even found evidence of their rituals.
No wonder as the editor-in-chief of the —City Firefly’s Night Whisper—, his information channels were indeed wide.
The information from Dietrich was surprising enough for Angel, but what surprised him more was the conversation between Adelaya and the Pursuit of Light Chairman.
Angel had just heard a term: Berde Island.
Berde Island was an ordinary island, but on it resided an extraordinary family——the Vansair family.
This is a story about a transcendent family that once had a true knowledge wizard.
Angel encountered a fire wizard named Reeves in the Doreen Flower Garden, who hails from the Vansair family of Berde Island.
Reeves’ soul is now sleeping in a flower of rest inside Angel’s bracelet.
Angel recalls Tree Spirit once mentioned that Reeves seemed to know Black Baroness, but the details of their acquaintance and the extent of it were unknown to Tree Spirit.
Angel didn’t pay much attention at the time, but unexpectedly, upon encountering Black Baroness here, even without showing himself, and even with Reeves resting in the bracelet, Black Baroness thought of the “old friend” from Berde Island through so many barriers.
This surprised Angel.
The bond between Reeves and “Black Baroness” Adelaya was deeper than he imagined.
What exactly is their relationship? Could they really be partners?
Adelaya, such a powerful being, actually took a liking to a junior whose background and strength are far inferior to hers?
Angel thought he might have misunderstood something.
Maybe he should take the opportunity to hand over Reeves to Adelaya?
For now, he decided against it, as the timing was unclear. However, the tea party was coming up soon, which might provide a chance to discreetly bring Reeves to Adelaya.
While Angel was enjoying listening to gossip from afar, the day gradually turned into night.
A new night fell.
As the stars began to shine, Angel heard a roaring sound from afar, which interrupted his thoughts on gossip.
Looking back, he saw shadows over the distant sea dispersing and retreating, revealing a huge and dark shadow behind them as they moved away.
The sound of the wind grew louder.
The giant shadow drew closer, and its true form gradually became visible.
“Cloud Whale!” Angel exclaimed in surprise, as the wizards were avoiding a cloud whale.
Angel was familiar with cloud whales. When he first entered the Wizarding World, he traveled to the Vast Continent by riding a cloud whale.
He was well aware of the power of cloud whales.
Now, a cloud whale was breaking through the waves, heading towards the center of the Mist Belt!