Chapter 454 Mysterious Potion <TOC> Chapter 456 Mentor and Apprentice Casual Conversation
Translator: SumTLMan
Under the interweaving of light and shadow, the man’s face in the backlight was dim, but it appeared even deeper. His expression was indifferent, but his eyes seemed to have a glimmer of light.
The familiar black gentleman’s suit, the white lace gloves, the black short wand, and the faintly shimmering gold earrings on his earlobes all revealed the identity of the visitor.
…Sanders?!
Angel still had a milk crisp bread in his mouth, and due to the sudden shock, his mouth opened slightly, and the milk crisp bread fell to the ground with a soft sound.
Angel didn’t have much emotion of reunion after a long absence, after all, it had only been half a year. However, since he suddenly lost contact in Black Castle, he had imagined many scenes of reuniting with familiar people. He didn’t expect to meet again in Sky Mechanical City, and so abruptly.
“What? Don’t you recognize me?” The visitor’s voice carried a low and hoarse tone, as well as a barely noticeable hint of amusement.
“Men-men-men…Mentor.” Angel responded shyly.
Midora and Adelia exchanged glances, sharing a look that only the other could understand. Then Midora walked up with a smile: “I didn’t expect Phantom Master to come personally. I was just saying that I would visit you in person.”
Sabo also came out from behind Sanders at this time, greeted Midora, and his expression was full of relief.
It seemed that Midora saw something from Sabo’s face, but he didn’t ask immediately. Instead, he continued to speak to Sanders: “Phantom Master, why not come in and catch up?”
Midora’s attitude told Angel that he actually knew Sanders was his Mentor. Angel suddenly had an epiphany, so earlier Midora’s friendly attitude towards him and the relaxation of many restrictions were because of his Mentor’s sake?
As Angel pondered, Sanders said indifferently: “So, it turns out to be ‘Magic Potion’ Master Midora. There’s no need to come in and talk. I haven’t seen Angel for a long time, and I miss him very much. I have some things to say to him first.”
Sanders’ words were clearly meant to protect Angel, not only for Midora but also for all the wizards who were paying attention to this side.
“In that case, I won’t keep Angel any longer.” Midora turned his head and smiled kindly at Angel: “Angel, what I just said remains the same. The door of the Magic Potion Hut is always open during this time, and you are welcome to come and communicate with me.”
Angel expressed his gratitude. Regardless of what Midora thought in his heart, the knowledge he taught today was indeed genuine.
“I heard from Mad Bear that Master was discussing alchemy with my disciple?” Sanders said.
“Indeed, we had a great conversation. Angel has excellent talent, and entering the Master realm is just a matter of time. There is even a high possibility of reaching the mysterious level.” Midora said: “Moreover, Angel has taught me a lot as well.”
Though Midora’s words may have sounded humble to others, his evaluation of Angel was genuinely heard by all the wizards who were paying attention to this conversation.
Sanders chuckled. He had intentionally asked this question to get Midora’s response, and it seemed Midora played along quite well.
He could feel that at least a hundred gazes were focused on the Magic Potion Hut from afar. Among them were incredibly powerful individuals, like the two city lords of Sky Mechanical City, who were watching this place.
Thus, at this moment, Sanders expressed his full support and protection for Angel in order to show these people, especially the two city lords, Angel’s significance as the opening of the Purification Garden approached.
However, he also knew that his protection of Angel was a double-edged sword. As the “Southern Region’s God of Slaughter,” he had killed countless people, and his enemies were everywhere. They couldn’t kill him, but they could kill Angel. Previously, given Sanders’ cold attitude towards his apprentice, his enemies might not have targeted Angel, as Angel’s death would not affect Sanders much.
But now that he showed his protection and affection for Angel, it would incite those enemies to sharpen their knives.
Therefore, Sanders intentionally asked Midora about “alchemy exchange,” and Midora understood the hidden meaning in Sanders’ question. He immediately put Angel’s “personal value” on the table:
—Angel has an extremely high talent for alchemy, an absolute future master alchemist. He might even reach the level of a “Mysterious Alchemist.”
With this value, Angel’s enemies would reconsider before making a move against him. After all, they had no personal grudge with Angel, and befriending a future master alchemist would be much better than offending one.
In their question and answer, Sanders and Midora exchanged countless hidden meanings.
Midora complied with Sanders’ intentions, and Sanders would naturally show some kindness to Bogula. This was an unspoken agreement, a deal that they both understood without saying it out loud.
“Let’s go, I have many questions for you,” Sanders gestured for Angel to come over.
Angel scratched his head, turned, and expressed his gratitude to Midora and Adelia once more before walking to Sanders’ side.
Seeing Angel’s polite demeanor, Sanders silently nodded in approval. Others who were watching should be able to determine from Angel’s attitude that he leaned more towards the academic faction. As such, his enemies, aside from a few extremists, might reconsider their stance on Angel.
As Angel approached, Sanders smelled a strong scent of milk. He glanced at the milk crisps that had fallen not far away and showed a faint smile on his face: he had thought that after going out for some training, Angel would have grown up a bit… Unexpectedly, Angel was still so attached to milk.
The Reunited Mentor and apprentice had barely stepped out of the Magic Potion Hut when a whirlpool with red light appeared in front of them.
Following that, a massive fist descended from the sky, hurtling towards their position.
In the nick of time, Sanders pulled Angel by the collar of his shirt, quickly retreating. As soon as Angel was clear, the fist smashed into the ground, leaving a massive crater. Water gushed out from underground, forming a lake in no time.
This sudden attack turned Angel’s face pale in an instant. Just think, if it weren’t for Sanders pulling him away, this strike could have easily pulverized him.
Still dazed, Angel looked up as the vortex in the sky slowly dissipated. A man with flamboyant red hair, dressed in purple armor, emerged.
“Bogula,” Sanders said with a mocking smile: “I didn’t expect you to come back seeking death so soon after I let you go.”
Bogula’s expression was dark: “Hehe, I don’t need your pity. Today, it’s either you or me who…”
Before Bogula could finish his sentence, someone slammed him in the back of the head.
A young man in a black robe appeared behind Bogula, holding his head and apologizing to Sanders: “I apologize for my rudeness. I’ll apologize to Phantom Master on Bogula’s behalf.”
Angel noticed the newcomer was a stern-looking young man, but his voice was too cold and mechanical, resembling that of a Magic Eye. Also, the young man’s exposed hands, feet, and neck revealed traces of metal, making him seem more like a robot than a living person.
“So, it’s Mr. Mechanical Beast King,” Sanders glanced to the side as Midora emerged once again from the Magic Potion Hut. Considering their previous collusion and his own misunderstanding of Bogula, Sanders decided to let this attack slide: “Well, in that case, let’s leave it at that.”
“Rosen! Let me go!” Bogula’s words were tinged with frustration.
Rosen ignored him, continuing to suppress Bogula with absolute strength and signaling Sanders to leave.
As Sanders departed, Bogula fell silent.
“I’ve decided. I’m going to the Abyss of All Demon.”
“Are you sure? Even for me, the chances of survival there are less than one percent,” Rosen’s voice softened, transmitting directly into Bogula’s ears.
“I must go.” Bogula watched Sanders and Angel’s shadows disappear into the distance, his expression twisted.
“Alright,” Rosen’s mouth curved into a smile, seemingly having anticipated Bogula’s decision.
Elsewhere, Sanders brought Angel to his temporary residence, a noble estate surrounded by trees and flowers, far from the concrete and steel of the main city.
As Sanders approached, the mechanical butler ‘Magic Eye’ flew up to greet him: “Welcome home, Master. It’s been thirty-three years since your last visit. Number 1 misses you.”
Sanders pointed to Angel: “Number 1, grant him the second-highest authority in the estate.”
Mechanical Butler No. 1 nodded, a red light flashed from its screen, and it began scanning Angel. After a while, it learned some basic information from Angel’s mouth and respectfully said: “Young Master Pat, No. 1 is at your service.”
“Number 1, take us to the study,” Sanders said.
No. 1 immediately responded and floated to the front to lead the way.
“I purchased this estate a century ago while I was living in Sky Mechanical City,” Sanders told Angel: “It is No. 1, the butler of the estate, responsible for all miscellaneous matters here. If you have any needs, you can ask him.”
A hundred years ago, Sanders had held a glimmer of hope for alchemy, so he went to Sky Mechanical City to study. However, reality was ruthless, and he had no talent for alchemy. After trying for nearly twenty years, he eventually had to give up.
As for this ‘miserable’ past, Sanders naturally would not mention it, merely glossing over it with a simple “living.”
After the two arrived at the study, just as Angel was about to say something, Sanders suddenly tapped Angel lightly, and he disappeared from the study, arriving in an open-air library.
Above them was the blue sky, and all around were bookshelves filled with books. A faint floral scent lingered in the air, and animal noises could occasionally be heard nearby.
“This is the Gravity Garden.” As Angel was still puzzled, Sanders suddenly appeared beside him.
Chapter 454 Mysterious Potion <TOC> Chapter 456 Mentor and Apprentice Casual Conversation