Chapter 676 Gloria's Choice <TOC> Chapter 678 Solidified Spell Models
Translator: SumTLMan
After Rhine left, Angel’s expression showed some hesitation. The smile Rhine gave him before leaving was confusing. It seemed to carry an unfathomable meaning, as if it hinted at something. Could Rhine have guessed that today’s events were related to him?
“What are you daydreaming about?”
It wasn’t until Sanders patted Angel on the shoulder that Angel snapped out of it.
“Don’t overthink it. Come to my study,” Sanders said, turning and walking towards the hallway.
As Angel followed, he glanced back at the empty balcony. During his previous contemplation, Flora had also left.
On the way to the study, Sanders’ expression was thoughtful, but he didn’t say a word.
Once they arrived in the study, Sanders broke the silence: “I’ll discuss Gloria’s situation in the Gravity Garden later. Wait for me a moment; I need to handle something.”
Sanders sat at his desk, quickly wrote a note, and encrypted it using the Nightmare Spell. After the words on the paper transformed into twisted tadpole-like shapes and formed a cluster, Sanders sent the note out of the window. A flash of light, and it disappeared from his hand.
Having sent the note, Sanders pondered for a moment before looking at Angel: “You’ve had a strange expression on your face. Are you still thinking about Gloria?”
Angel shook his head and told Sanders about Rhine’s smile.
After listening, Sanders replied: “At Rhine’s level, his actions are always true to himself, and his instincts help him seek advantages and avoid harm. He may have suspicions about you, but it’s not important. Wizards are always suspicious of everything. Moreover, you can’t handle matters at Rhine’s level, so don’t worry too much, or you’ll only add to your troubles.”
Angel understood this, but Rhine’s smile felt like a mark that made him uneasy deep down.
Sanders pointed a finger at Angel’s forehead.
A warm and clear power penetrated Angel’s forehead and spread throughout his brain. The anxiety that had been bothering him vanished under this comforting force.
“Don’t worry about Rhine. The note I sent was for Gloria. She’ll know what to do when she sees it.”
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Angel was led by Sanders into the Gravity Garden.
The Wizard Garden was an alternate small world, entirely independent, capable of shielding certain special detection methods, and effectively defending against the prying of prophecy wizards. Because the matter of the Mysterious Object was too shocking, Sanders chose the Gravity Garden to converse with Angel as a precaution.
Sanders: “Now you can tell me, what did Gloria tell you earlier?”
Angel hesitated: “She said she wanted to give me a gift.”
“Gift? That tree that oozes golden milk? Indeed, that tree is for you, I guessed as much.” Sanders paused: “However, Gloria wouldn’t give you a tree for no reason, she must feel that she owes you something.”
“So, the reason Gloria suddenly created a spell this time must be related to you, otherwise she wouldn’t give you a tree for no reason.”
“Mysterious Object!” Angel and Sanders almost simultaneously pointed out the key point.
Sanders sat down on his chair, his fingers rhythmically tapping the table, making a light ‘knock knock knock’ sound: “Recently, Gloria has been immersed in the illusions you crafted, so she couldn’t have had any time to create a spell. Thus, the only answer left is the Mysterious Object, Gloria must have found the Mysterious Object formed from the concept on Mysterious Mountain.”
Angel also came to this conclusion, which is why he was so conflicted: “Mentor, did Lady Gloria really comprehend the spell because of the Mysterious Object?”
“Comprehend the spell?” Sanders shook his head: “How could it be possible, an Original Spell cannot be comprehended so easily.”
“Isn’t it because of the Mysterious Object?” Angel’s eyes lit up.
“The spell that Gloria created definitely follows her original path. It’s impossible to comprehend it solely through the Mysterious Object.” Sanders briefly explained Gloria’s Original Spell, especially emphasizing that Gloria had not made any progress in all these years since stepping into true knowledge through the Birth Spell.
“Over the years, although Gloria hasn’t researched a second original spell, it doesn’t mean she hasn’t done anything.” Sanders said indifferently: “I can be sure that the spell she created today, 99% of the reason is not because of the Mysterious Object, but her efforts and dedication over the years. The Mysterious Object might be related to only 1%.”
Upon hearing this, Angel let out a sigh of relief. Sanders’s words at least made him understand that the Mysterious Object does not play a dominant role in the creation of the spell.
Seeing this, Sanders shook his head and sneered: “However, sometimes that mere 1% is more critical than the 99%. So, don’t relax too early. Even if the Mysterious Object can only contribute to that 1%, once the word gets out, you won’t be able to live peacefully.”
Angel also understood this principle, just like the barriers in cultivation. The initial cultivation is systematic and orderly, but when it comes to the final promotion, that small step is always difficult to take. If the function of the Mysterious Object is to help with that final step, then he was indeed happy too soon.
“What specific part the Mysterious Object has aided in Gloria’s spell creation, and how much it helped, we will know once Gloria comes out.” Sanders said, “Let’s put Gloria’s matter aside for now, what I want to reiterate to you again is that you must not reveal anything about the Mysterious Object before you become a true knowledge wizard.”
Angel nodded.
“Especially Flora, never tell her.”
Angel was taken aback, “Even Miss Flora can’t be told?”
“If she learns the function of the Mysterious Object, she won’t be able to follow her own path in peace. Moreover, once she relies on your Mysterious Object, she might stray further from the path of true knowledge, which could actually harm her.”
Sanders was well aware that when he mastered the “Withering Spell,” he was guided by an unknown existence, even though it sounded nice to say he had mastered it himself.
It was hard for him to say whether he had mastered the Withering Spell, or if the spell had come to him on its own. The spell had nothing to do with him, and if he were to create a trick, he would never think of creating the Withering Spell.
It could be said that the Withering Spell and the path of true knowledge he had chosen were completely unrelated.
If Flora were to be “guided” to understand a bizarre spell, there might be a “fork in the road” phenomenon. If she couldn’t even see her own future path clearly, stepping onto the path of true knowledge would be even more impossible.
“I understand,” Angel nodded.
Sanders shook his head and sighed, “You’ve casually created this Mysterious Object, and there are many troubles to follow. You may not see it now, but as time goes by, the things hidden beneath the surface will become harder and harder to conceal.”
Although Sanders said this, he was more pleased than worried about Angel creating the Mysterious Object, because he and Angel were not only master and apprentice but also part of a shared interest community. Angel’s foundation was also part of his lineage’s foundation.
He would still go to clean up this mess, no matter how hard or tiring, if it meant an increase in his lineage’s foundation.
“So, you’re also racing against time now. If you outrun the gradually rising undercurrents, everything will be solved smoothly. But if you can’t, be prepared to become a caged bird.”
Angel understood Sanders’ words were a warning: when secrets could no longer be hidden, if he was strong enough, he could rely on his strength alone to avoid being oppressed by others. But if he was still a small shrimp, he would become a caged canary, existing only to please others for the rest of his life.
Sanders leaned back in his chair, watching Angel’s eyes change from wavering to determination and from confusion to clarity.
Sanders chuckled softly. Although Angel always did things that worried him, he was not as impulsive as Flora. He knew what he wanted and what he needed to do to achieve his goals, which was enough.
“Alright, let’s temporarily conclude this matter and talk about the diamond-shaped crystal.” Seeing Angel look over, Sanders said, “Have you made a decision?”
Angel took out the diamond-shaped crystal from his bracelet and nodded to Sanders, “I plan to use it.”
Sanders remained neutral, “If it truly is the inheritance of the Path of the Soul Realm, it would be all advantages and no disadvantages for you. The question is whether it directly passes on the Path of the Soul Realm to you or merely imparts the knowledge of the path. The former would be a great gain, while the latter would be better than nothing.”
“If this isn’t an inheritance of the Path of the Soul Realm, you need to be a little careful,” Sanders said. “However, the second possibility is not great. If you want to use it, use it now, and I will protect you.”
Angel nodded, placed the diamond-shaped crystal in his palm, and took a deep breath.
The advantages and disadvantages of inheriting this crystal had been explained by Sanders. Angel had weighed the pros and cons, and overall, inheriting it, even in the worst-case scenario, shouldn’t be too bad. In the best case, he could save decades of time, and his combat power would increase significantly.
Between the gains and losses, Angel wouldn’t be too bad off. In such a situation, why not take a gamble?
According to the appraisal from the Eye of Nalda, all he had to do was touch the diamond-shaped crystal to his brow, probe it with his mental power, and he would receive the inheritance.
With this thought, Angel aligned the diamond-shaped crystal with his brow and gently touched it…
Chapter 676 Gloria's Choice <TOC> Chapter 678 Solidified Spell Models