Chapter 130: Leaving Home

Chapter 130: Leaving Home



To avoid distractions and focus on his research, Karl moved his residence from the central area of Rapids City to a nearby mountain.

The two-story cottage housed only three people: Karl, Aya, who had been by his side all along, and Ana, the Blasphemy Knight from the Sanctuary.

"Aya!"

Susan, supporting the pale-faced Conn, knocked on the door and anxiously asked, "Is Elder Karl in?"

"Yes," Aya replied, startled, and quickly ushered the two inside.

"He's upstairs. I'll go call him."

"What's wrong?" Karl came down the stairs, a white towel in hand from drying his hands.

"Conn, why do you look so unwell today?"

"Mr. Karl," Susan hurriedly spoke up, "Conn... He's feeling a bit under the weather. Please help take a look at him."

She wasn't sure how to explain the strange incident they encountered today, so she decided to skip the details and directly ask for medical attention.

"Hmm."

Karl nodded, gesturing for Conn to sit down. He then examined Conn's eyelids and mouth.

"Hmm..."

Stroking his chin, Karl spoke softly, "It seems you've provoked something you shouldn't have."

Conn's heart skipped a beat, and he smiled bitterly, nodding helplessly.

"Yes."

Serves him right!

Karl thought to himself, if you let someone keep whispering in your ear, how could you not teach them a lesson? As for the method of teaching...

As long as one sincerely kneels before the deities, it's like opening their heart to the will of a wizard.

He controlled Umon's self-detonation and, during the process, cast a zero-ring spell called Maggot Swarm.

This spell wasn't particularly powerful, mainly causing the target's food in their stomach to rapidly rot and spawn maggots.

Usually used to disgust people.

Obviously.

Not only was Conn disgusted, but he was also terrified, his face turning deathly pale and his body going limp and powerless.

"Your body is fine, but remember not to touch things you shouldn't in the future."

Karl took out a piece of paper and wrote down several types of herbs, handing the list to Aya, who was standing nearby.

"Make a potion out of these."

Then, he turned to Conn, "After drinking it, rest for a while, and you should be fine."

"Thank you." Susan heaved a sigh of relief and repeatedly expressed her gratitude.

"Thank you, Elder Karl."

"No need to thank me," Karl waved his hand, "I heard the merchant ship that went out to sea has returned?"

Seeing his casual attitude and not taking the illness seriously, Susan and Conn, who had been tense, slightly relaxed, and nodded in response.

"It's back."

Susan spoke up, "There's also a water monkey on board who was knocked unconscious."

Karl's eyes flickered.

The blood of a water monkey was an essential main ingredient for the Ferocity Potion, which meant they could now refine the potion.

Of course.

For the current Karl, the Ferocity Potion wasn't of much use, but he could use it to exchange for a Blessing from a Deity.

This was the real purpose of the potion.

"Good."

Nodding, Karl asked, "With the water monkey, we can have more Grand Knights, making Rapids City even safer. What about exploring the nearby seas?"

The vast Endless Sea was home to countless treasures.

The fallen deities, the ancient artifacts waiting for their owners, and the divine realm fragments—he was naturally very interested in all of these.

Especially after obtaining the sea map from Conn and Hawk, he was even more eager to explore the distant waters.

But it was definitely not possible now.

Setting aside the dangers...

His own strength was also insufficient. Only after becoming an Archmage and having enough power would Karl consider exploring the Endless Sea.

"Not very good," Conn straightened his body and replied with renewed spirit.

"There are mermaids in the sea, attacking passing ships. Two merchant ships have already met with disaster."

"And Tortuga Island..."

"That place is also occupied by mermaids. Our people dare not go near it."

Tortuga Island was the island of pirates, rumored to be filled with endless wealth and the gifts of deities.

And many blessings from deities.

What a pity!

All sorts of benefits were right in front of them, yet they could only watch, unable even to touch them.

"Demon Will!"

Karl shook his head lightly.

"The Duke still hasn't replied, and the people of Rapids City alone can't resist the Demon's invasion."

"Soon," Conn said, "The messenger said the Duke will send troops to attack Port of Freedom very soon."

Hmph...

Soon?

How many years had it been since the fall of Port of Freedom?

Years! Up until now, it had only been talk, and who knew when it would become a reality.

"Forget it."

Karl waved his hand and stood up.

"Even if we lose Port of Freedom, life goes on. It's the ordinary people who truly suffer."

"After drinking the potion, rest well."

He turned to Susan, "When the water monkey arrives, send it over directly. I'll notify someone to come and collect it after it's refined into the Ferocity Potion."

"Yes!"

"Okay."

The two replied.

A while later, Conn, with his spirits restored, left with Susan, his steps much lighter than when he had arrived.

After the two left, Ana glanced at the room and asked curiously, "Is the Guardian gone again?"

"He's busy," Aya replied, taking a book from the bookshelf in the study and opening it on the desk.

"He's often like this. You should be used to it by now."

"I know, I'm just curious." Ana touched the sword by her side and looked at the book in her hand, "What are you reading today?"

"The life of the Legendary Knight, Ken," Aya said, continuing to read, "This book is from the era before the gods fell. It records many fascinating stories."

"Really?" Ana raised her eyebrows, "People from that era must have lived very well, right?"

In her impression, the Sanctuary depicted scenes of the era when the gods were still present as bustling, extravagant, and luxurious... associated with countless other words of splendor.

"No," Aya replied, giving an answer different from what she had imagined. "Although I haven't lived in that era, from the stories in books, the lives of ordinary people were still difficult."

"The gods..."

"Didn't save them!"

A month later.

Leipzig Market.

Trudy carefully placed a Beast Pill on the table, looking at Karl with a worried expression.

"This is a new product that just appeared in the market. No shop is selling it yet, and it's only circulating in the lower market. Some stalls might also have it."

She spoke softly, "Mr. Karl, will this affect our business?"

A large portion of her salary was based on sales commission, and in the past two months, her income had more than doubled due to the sales of the Beast Pills.

Naturally, she didn't want a substitute to appear in the market too quickly, as it would affect her performance.

Karl picked up the Beast Pill and examined it closely.

"It's a bit rough, but it has about seventy percent of the original's effectiveness. However, this is just an ordinary Beast Pill. The production of high-quality Beast Pills is more complex, so imitations are unlikely to appear in the short term."

"There will definitely be some impact."

He put down the Beast Pill and smiled, "But our shop's business has been getting better and better recently. Your rewards won't be affected."

"How much did you pay for this Beast Pill? The shop will reimburse you."

Trudy gave an embarrassed smile.

"Thanks to Mr. Karl's skills, we were able to obtain the Beast Pill's formula, and that's why our shop is doing so well."

"You don't know!"

Her eyes lit up as she said, "Now, our shop's business is definitely in the top three in the entire market. The sales figures make countless people envious. Even Wizard Arch, who is preparing to leave, comes back to visit every few days, as if he's reluctant to leave."

Thanks to the approaching Beast Tide, business in the market was getting better and better, but the best was still the Cape family's own business.

Even with the Beast Pills, the Apothecary couldn't compare.

Moreover, imitations had already appeared.

Karl only smiled faintly at Trudy's praise, and his gaze shifted to the bustling crowd in the market.

Beast Tide!

It meant death!

Based on past experience, each Beast Tide would cause significant losses in various markets, reducing the population by at least twenty percent, and sometimes even leading to the destruction of entire markets.

Fortunately, with the backing of the Sixth Circle Tower and their business in the market, their safety was relatively guaranteed.

"Karl!"

In the evening, Charlie walked in with a complex expression. "I heard you advanced to an Apprentice High Mage?"

"Yes."

Karl nodded with a smile, "Thanks to the magic stones given by the tower and the favorable environment here, I advanced just a couple of days ago."

He couldn't hide his cultivation forever, and after being in the Magic Forest for so long, it was time to reveal a portion of his strength.

"Sigh!"

Charlie let out a sigh, "Your talent isn't particularly high, yet you've become an Apprentice High Mage at such a young age. You're sure to become an Archmage in the future, which is truly enviable."

"I'm just lucky," Karl said. "When I entered the world of wizards, I met an excellent mentor, and the legacy he left behind ensured I never lacked potions."

"Coming here accelerated my progress! To be honest, I didn't expect to become an Apprentice High Mage at this age."

"This is a good thing; there's no need for modesty." Charlie patted his shoulder and said, "Mage Marian is looking for you."

Hmm, what does she want with me?

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The last time I saw Mage Marian was when I first arrived in the Magic Forest, and several months had passed in the blink of an eye.

She was still elegant and refined.

Her white wizard robe accentuated her skin, making it as translucent as jade, and her eyes were filled with a rich life force.

The body of an Archmage, blessed by the Star Realm's energy, was no weaker than that of a Grand Knight, even without training in body-tempering techniques. If she were a Bloodline Wizard, her physical strength would be even more terrifying.

"Karl!"

Looking at Karl, Marian smiled, "You've done well. I knew you could become an Apprentice High Mage so quickly."

"You're too kind, senior," Karl bowed. "Do you have something for me?"

"Yes," Marian nodded. "The Cape family found a few Dream Devourer Worms in the Magic Forest, which are essential for making Silence Potions. I happen to have a spot available."

"Now that you're an Apprentice High Mage, and you have a Greenstone Potion, I believe you can make use of it."

Silence Potion!

Karl's breath quickened.

This was a potion that increased the chances of advancing to an Archmage, and unlike the Greenstone Potion, it was much rarer, almost priceless.

Usually, Apprentice High Mages would consume Greenstone Potions when attempting to advance, but few had the opportunity to use Silence Potions.

'I've already cultivated the Source Sea Meditation, and with the two potions...'

'The success rate is almost guaranteed!'

"Senior."

Karl's throat moved, "What about Nancy if I use the Silence Potion?"

Nancy was Marian's true disciple, and he wasn't even familiar with her, let alone her disciple.

Why...

To be honest, Karl had a good impression of Marian. She was kind, enthusiastic, and took good care of him.

However, he hadn't forgotten the words of Wizard Stryke before he came here. This woman, despite appearing normal on the surface, was actually quite insane.

A sudden show of friendliness from a crazy woman made Karl feel a sense of foreboding.

"Nancy?"

"As Maryann mentioned her disciple, her eyes narrowed and her gaze sharpened.

'Such a useless fool. To think, all this just for a capable man.'

"If it weren't for..."

"Hmph!" She let out a cold hum.

"You should've found yourself a worthy man!"

Huh?

Karl raised an eyebrow, intrigued by Maryann's words.

What?

Could it be that for an exceptional man, one would risk their life?

Your attitude is quite peculiar.

No wonder Strider said she had a touch of madness in her.

"Rest assured," Maryann waved her hand, "I've already arranged for Nancy to become a formal wizard. As for Oma, she has Bella as her mentor, so her affairs are naturally taken care of."

"But..."

She turned to look at Karl, "You don't need to worry about it. As for Oma, she has Bella as her mentor, so her affairs are naturally taken care of."

"You don't want to?" She glanced at him.

"No!" Karl shook his head hurriedly.

"How could I... Thank you, senior."

"Don't thank me yet," Maryann spoke, "We haven't obtained the Dream Devourer Worm yet. Let's wait for Cape's family to return, and we'll go hunt this creature together."

"Rest assured, there's no danger, just some trouble."

The Dream Devourer Worm was a very special creature, often parasitizing the dreams of other beings, making the Silence Potion so hard to come by.

In other words,

Without a physical form, the chances of being discovered were slim, and the chances of capturing it were even smaller, hence the rarity of the Silence Potion.

Furthermore,

The Dream Devourer Worm was an excellent material for Nightmare Wizards, and even if captured, it was rarely used to refine the Silence Potion.

The situation didn't last long.

Four members of the Cape family arrived.

Leading them was a tall, robust figure with a red nose and a pointed hat, smiling.

"Wizard Maryann."

"Blaze!"

Maryann nodded, her gaze sweeping over the three behind Blaze.

"Milly, you know, and this is my grandson Meg, also a High Mage Apprentice."

"Hmm..."

"Young man, you must be Karl, right?"

"Yes." Karl stepped forward.

"Senior Blaze, Miss Milly, Mr. Meg, it's been a while."

His potion shop business was thriving, and he also managed the beast pill business, making him well-known among the younger generation of the Cape family.

Not exactly friends, but at least they were familiar faces.

"Mr. Karl," Milly, on the other hand, looked at him with surprise, "I didn't expect it to be you. Nice to meet you."

Meg nodded stiffly, a hint of confusion in his eyes.

They had some knowledge about the person who had been at the Sixth Circle Tower for the past few months, but they hadn't expected it to be Karl.

This person's wizard talent was not remarkable, and he had just become a High Mage Apprentice. It was still early for him to attempt the formal wizard realm.

Or perhaps,

Had the resources of the Sixth Circle Tower become so abundant that others disdained using the Silence Potion for advancement?

Karl gave a dry laugh.

However, he was also curious about the opportunity to obtain the Silence Potion and was determined not to back down.

The Cape family's group consisted of the formal wizard Blaze, two High Mage Apprentices, and a legendary knight-level guard.

"Since everyone's here, let's go!"

Blaze reached out and gestured towards the sky.

The next moment,

A gust of wind descended from above.

Karl squinted, gazing up at the sky, his expression changing slightly.

A dark shadow descended from the sky, growing larger as it approached, eventually transforming into a colossal giant, standing at a towering height of ten meters.

The giant's body was crafted from rock, its eyes like precious gems, and behind it was a massive carriage with several soft seats inside.

"Wizard Maryann."

Blaze gestured, "Please."

Maryann nodded and waved her staff lightly.

An invisible force lifted her and Karl, slowly raising them into the air and setting them down in the giant's carriage.

First Circle Spell - Levitation!

Flight!

Although Karl had ridden magic carpets many times, the sensation of leaving the ground for the first time still felt novel.

For now, he put aside other spells and focused on this one.

The others also landed in the carriage, one by one.

Following Blaze's gesture, the giant flapped its wings, slowly rising into the sky.

The giant's initial speed was not fast, but it kept accelerating after taking off, almost breaking the sound barrier.

Under the spell's influence, the group standing on its back not only remained stable but their clothes didn't even flutter.

Karl looked down, seeing the market recede, and a sense of unease arose within him.

However, glancing at the group beside him, he felt reassured.

With Wizard Maryann and the Cape family's members, even if they ventured deep into the Magic Forest, he estimated they wouldn't encounter any danger.

As for the Beast Tide...

It had just begun and hadn't reached this area yet.

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