Chapter 442 Heading for Sky City <TOC> Chapter 444 Gathering of Talents
Translator: SumTLMan
The speaker was Shalem, who was younger than Angel and had not yet turned fifteen. He was going through puberty. In half a year, he had grown by half a head and had even slightly surpassed David.
His face had become more mature, but his clothing still lacked his own style, wearing a white sheet-like wizard’s robe, which made him somewhat indistinguishable among the many wizard apprentices.
“Just now, I used the method of crafting to make my first katana with a special effect. Then I thought of Angel, and I wonder where he is now?” The freckled-faced teenager was David, who greeted the two with a smile. Since the last time he saw Shalem and Nausica at Angel’s house, they had slowly become friends due to having no conflicting interests and similar cultivation philosophies.
Mentioning Angel, Shalem also felt a bit melancholy. But Nausica, the second oldest present, laughed: “You guys, it’s only been half a year, why make it sound like Angel has been gone for decades?”
Nausica’s face hadn’t changed much, but her figure had become more voluptuous and sexy due to her own bloodline. The bursting twin peaks and plump buttocks, even covered by soft armor, seemed full of desire.
David, at the age of passionate youth, dared not look directly at Nausica. His gaze wandered until it finally landed on Nausica’s waist. There was a strangely styled short weapon, which he had asked about before. It was called “Single Butterfly,” according to her, and was Angel’s pioneering work.
Nausica didn’t notice David’s gaze. She held a delicate pipe in her mouth and exhaled a puff of white smoke with a strange fragrance: “A wizard’s cultivation is always measured in years. Half a year is basically like a blink of an eye to some wizards.”
Shalem seemed to understand but not quite: “But when Angel left, there were no signs, and he didn’t say goodbye to us. He originally said he would help with your arm…”
Nausica interrupted him: “Angel is a free individual. Any decision he makes, whether he wants to tell us or not, is normal. And remember, we are his friends, not the ropes that bind his feet.”
As Nausica said this, she suddenly recalled a small event from her time in the Blackberry Sea: “I once told you that I had been to the Kingdom of Versailles on your Revelation Continent.”
Shalem was from the Kingdom of Versailles, a small country famous for its roses.
“The day before I went to the Kingdom of Versailles, I had told my men that I would go to Titus to watch a performance at the Oceanic Concert Hall. But that night, I suddenly missed the taste of rose cream and took a small boat to the Kingdom of Versailles alone. I played there for a full year before returning to the Blackberry Sea.” Nausica laughed as she talked about her past life, the carefree and unrestrained attitude clearly audible in her words.
“If one day, I suddenly disappear too, you don’t need to worry. Maybe I chose to travel far, and one day I will come back. Even if I don’t come back, it doesn’t matter. There are countless planes, and maybe I am living well somewhere.”
Nausica’s words left Shalem and David lost in thought to some extent.
Even Promi, who was sipping tea on the side, was taken aback for a moment. Nausica’s perspective on life was something he often heard from friends, but it was mostly from spirited men; it was rare to hear it from women… Perhaps it was because there were fewer women in the Savage Grottoes?
By the time the two young men had regained their composure, Nausica was already wandering around the small alchemy shop.
“Shalem, what brings you guys here today?” David asked curiously.
After Nausica’s talk, Shalem put aside his thoughts about Angel’s current situation and smiled faintly: “I accompanied Miss Nausica here. She plans to buy some potions.”
Although Promi was an apprentice alchemist of metallography, the shop he opened had consignments from many friends in the alchemy circle, including some talented potion makers.
“Buying potions? Did you guys take on any missions?” David knew that these two friends belonged to a small team and often took on bounty missions. He occasionally joined them, but most of the time, he stayed in the shop to practice alchemy.
As David was about to answer, Nausica came over with a sealed small jar and several bottles of Glistening Velvet potion.
Handing the items to David, she said: “Not for a mission, but a wizard has accepted the protection mission we posted.”
“Are you planning to go to the Living Soul Garden?” David immediately understood, knowing what Nausica meant by a protection mission.
The physical condition of most wizard apprentices is not enough to meet the requirements for long-distance teleportation arrays. So, Nausica needs to find a formal wizard for protection to go to the Sky Mechanical City; otherwise, she might disintegrate during the teleportation process.
Half a month ago, Nausica had said that she had gathered some Sky Tower passers-by, and everyone pooled some magic crystals to hire a wizard for protection.
Official wizards generally do not accept missions posted by wizard apprentices, except for these protection missions on their way, which only require a helping hand.
“Yes, the wizard has sent us a message, asking us to gather in the Sleepless City in a week.”
There is no direct teleportation array from the Savage Grottoes to the Sky Mechanical City. To go to the Sky Mechanical City, they have to go to other wizard organizations. The closest wizard organization to them is the Sleepless City in the Eternal Night Kingdom.
“I see,” David nodded, settling Nausica’s purchases: “3 bottles of Glistening Velvet potion, and one bowl of Witch’s Soup of Calan. A total of 12 magic crystals.”
“Take 10 magic crystals. The change is my blessing to you,” said Promi, who had been listening to the whole conversation. “If it weren’t for the fact that I’ve reached the peak of apprenticeship and the Living Soul Garden is basically ineffective for me, I’d also like to go to the Living Soul Garden.”
Nausica thanked Promi and swiped her bone card for points.
After handing the potion to Nausica, David suddenly said: “I remember Angel also obtained the qualification for the Purification Garden. You might meet him in Sky Mechanical City. If you see him, please say hello on my behalf.”
“Me too!” Shalem raised his hand.
“No problem!” Nausica confidently said: “Leave it to me!”
…
Atop the Phantom Island, in the Central Mansion.
Sanders sat in his study, and suddenly there was a knocking sound from the window.
He didn’t look up, still immersed in organizing a new application of Nightmare, which was inspired by the Magic Falcon Ornament that Angel had crafted for him.
The knocking persisted, but Sanders ignored it. The person outside rolled their eyes and flew down, led by the old housekeeper Goode, and entered the second-floor study through the front door.
The knock on the door sounded.
“Come in.” Sanders finally responded.
Upon entering, Flora began to complain about Sanders’ inflexibility. She had always entered through the window in the past… Of course, the prerequisite for her entering through the window was that the window was open.
“What’s the matter? If there’s nothing…” Sanders didn’t finish, but his intention to see her out was obvious.
Flora pouted: “Can’t I come if there’s nothing? I am your disciple after all, and it’s perfectly normal to consult my mentor.”
“You are a bloodline wizard, and I am an illusion wizard,” Sanders said indifferently: “I could guide you before you became a wizard, but now, I cannot teach you.”
Flora was taken aback, but what Sanders said was true. If she hadn’t been adopted by Sanders, she probably wouldn’t have become his disciple.
“I came because I just received news that the Song of the Deep Sea has also joined, and the leader is that annoying Sirius.” Flora’s eyes narrowed slightly, recalling the disgusting face of Sirius during the last plane fusion, which made her feel uncomfortable.
“Song of the Deep Sea?” Sanders frowned: “Did Lord Mengke agree?”
“He already agreed,” Flora sighed.
“They should stay in the Endless Sea, not meddling in the affairs of the mainland. I wonder what their intentions are,” Sanders pondered: “I remember the Song of the Deep Sea has always been uninvolved in plane exploration, so there is a gap between them and the Frost Moon. Why would Lord Mengke agree to let them join?”
Flora: “Why the Song of the Deep Sea would mix matters of the continent, I do not know. But I have experienced something before that I think might be related.”
“A rumor? Let’s hear it.”
Flora pondered for a moment: “About thirty years ago, I got a message from a heretic who escaped from the Song of the Deep Sea. They seemed to have obtained a treasure.”
“A mysterious object?”
“I don’t know if it’s a mysterious object, but it’s very likely. The heretic didn’t elaborate on its specific function; he planned to use this information to exchange for his life.” Flora shrugged: “But I didn’t care at the time and killed him directly.”
Sanders: “……”
Seeing Sanders speechless, Flora giggled: “The reason I say this matter might be related is that the heretic did reveal some information. He said that the treasure is related to the true name of the demon god.”
“The true name of the demon god?!” A glimmer of light flashed in Sanders’ eyes. Mengke’s “Legendary Plan” this time is to play a game against the abyssal demon gods! For the abyssal demon gods, their most important source of power is the power of their true names!
If the Song of the Deep Sea indeed holds a treasure related to the power of true names, Mengke might indeed incorporate them into the plan, regardless of past grievances!
“If I had known it would be relevant thirty years later, I should have let him explain it clearly.” Flora made a helpless gesture.
Sanders pondered for a moment, storing this piece of information as a variable in the plan in his mind.
The two discussed the impact of this matter for a while before the conversation gradually died down. Just as Sanders was about to issue another eviction order, Flora caught a glimpse of the Magic Falcon Ornament on the table.
She rolled her eyes: “I heard you took a protection mission?” Flora floated in front of Sanders: “Isn’t there still a month before the Purification Garden opens? Why go there so early?”
Flora exuded a strange fragrance.
Upon smelling the scent, Sanders’ expression slightly froze. This fragrance was precisely the scent of the King’s Nectar of the Demon Eater Flower that Angel once carried with him.
An image of Angel flashed through his mind, and he wondered how he was doing now.
“I need to go to Sky City to buy some materials.” Sanders paused: “And there have been changes in the Purification Garden; I need to go there early to understand the situation.”
Chapter 442 Heading for Sky City <TOC> Chapter 444 Gathering of Talents