Chapter 210: The Illusion

Chapter 210: The Illusion

The Full Moon Feast!

This day was of utmost importance for infants born into wizarding families, as it determined their future prospects.

If they were found to possess wizardry talent, they would receive preferential treatment and resources from their families for cultivation. If not...

They would be relegated to the fringes of society.

Just like Harvey, even after becoming a legendary knight, it was difficult for him to gain recognition within a wizarding family.

Typically,

The genuine congratulations from friends and relatives would arrive the day after the Full Moon Feast, as no one could be certain that the infant possessed wizardry talent.

In reality,

The chance of offspring from wizarding families in the Magic Forest Market having wizardry talent was not particularly high.

"Congratulations!"

"You're too kind, you're too kind!"

"Children who need to be tested for wizardry talent, please go over there. Friends attending the ceremony, please come this way!"

"..."

Karl walked among the crowd, slightly surprised, and said, "So many people?"

Evelyn spoke softly, "On the Full Moon Day of a wizarding family's infant, they offer free talent tests to eligible children, so many people come to join the festivities."

"With your status, Master, there's no need to mingle with these people. Just have someone from the Walker family come to pick you up."

"No need," Karl smiled faintly. "I enjoy this kind of liveliness. Being among a crowd gives me a sense of... how should I put it, an inexplicable sense of security."

Following the flow of people, they arrived at the entrance of the Walker family's mansion, and their figures finally caught the attention of the Walker family.

"Mr. Cannon!"

Nina personally came out to greet them:

"You're now famous in the Dream Market, and you alone can suppress the three families, making it hard for us to breathe."

"You're joking." Karl waved his hand. "I'm not interested in these things, and you should know that I'm here to seek refuge."

"Maybe..." Nina turned around and said as she walked,

"But you did scare us. It's been years since the Dream Market has seen the birth of a Holy Knight."

"And you even defeated a Second Circle Wizard from the Sixth Circle Tower. At least in the Dream Market, no one can rival you."

"Hmm..." Karl paused slightly, then said, "I have no wife or children, no family, and no need to think about expanding my family or controlling the market. So, you don't need to worry."

He could clearly sense the concern in Nina's tone, as no one would willingly live next to a tiger.

Karl continued, "One day, when I have the confidence to not fear the Sixth Circle Tower, I will naturally leave this place."

"That's good!" Nina breathed a sigh of relief, and a smile reappeared on her face.

"You know that small families like ours, attached to the Dream Market, can never leave."

"Please come in!"

She stepped aside to make way, bowing slightly to let Karl enter. When she lifted her head, her eyes were filled with cold intent.

'When will the day come when he's not afraid of the Sixth Circle Tower? No! For the people of the Magic Forest, that day will never arrive...'

'So, you'll stay here for a hundred years, several hundred years. In such a long time, you'll surely marry and have children, and when the time comes for them to take over the market, we'll probably have no choice but to leave.'

Her thoughts raced, and she slowly straightened up, nodding at Louis in front of her, exchanging a glance.

"Wow..."

The baby's cries drew Karl's attention.

"A boy!"

"Where are his parents?"

After playing with the baby for a moment, Karl casually asked,

"Today is their child's Full Moon Feast. As the parents of the child, how could they not show up?"

"Gray had a difficult childbirth with heavy bleeding and hasn't fully recovered yet. Harvey is taking care of her in the back." Nina's expression remained calm. "Today, the elders of the clan will handle things, and it's fine if he doesn't come. You know..."

"The two of them have a good relationship."

Karl nodded, not offering any opinions as he didn't understand their customs.

"Master."

Evelyn spoke softly, "I saw Blaze."

"Oh!"

Karl raised his eyebrows, just as a commotion erupted from the direction of the entrance.

"Cormac is here too!"

"Now all three major families' patriarchs are here."

"What three major families? Mr. Cannon is here, and he alone can suppress the three families."

"Hey... They're probably afraid of Mr. Cannon's intervention, so the three families that usually don't get along are starting to unite."

"..."

Amidst the noise, a tall wizard, surrounded by others, strode over.

"Mr. Cannon!"

Cormac looked at Karl with a solemn expression,

"I've been hearing about you recently, but with so many matters at hand, I haven't had the chance to visit. Finally, I get to meet you in person."

"To be able to repel a Second Circle Wizard from the Sixth Circle Tower..."

"Impressive!"

"You're joking." Karl smiled faintly. "Today's host is Miss Nina, so let's not block the entrance. We can talk later."

"Okay."

"Please come in!"

The group proceeded inside until they reached a spacious living room, and only a few were allowed to enter.

Besides the leaders of the major families, only a few invited wizards were present.

Among them was Blaze, the one Evelyn had mentioned.

"I'm honored that all of you have come to attend Harvey's child's Full Moon Feast. I'm truly..." Nina raised her glass, her face radiant with a smile,

"The Walker family has been through a lot recently, as you all know. Fortunately..."

"It's all in the past!"

She took a deep breath and looked at the crowd, "I believe the Dream Market will also emerge from its lows and become better and better, just like the Walker family."

"Cheers!"

"Cheers!"

Everyone raised their glasses in unison.

Karl glanced at the amber-colored liquid in his hand, took a small sip, and smiled faintly before downing the drink.

"Sit!"

"Everyone, sit!"

Nina gestured with her hand.

As the host, she naturally took the leading position, leaving the seat next to her for Karl.

Her position was slightly off-center.

From the entrance, it appeared that Karl was actually sitting in the leading position, while the others were seated on either side.

"Master."

Evelyn approached with measured steps.

"I have something to report."

"Speak." Karl adjusted his wizard's robe and spoke casually.

"It's a personal matter."

Evelyn's face flushed with embarrassment, and her body bowed slightly as her hair gradually moved closer to Karl. She spoke softly.

"It's like this..."

Hmm? Something's off!

The sudden warning sign made Karl subconsciously tense up, his expression turning grim. He spoke in a low voice.

"Who are you?"

"Get out of here!"

Violent battle energy surged from within him, like a massive hammer, and struck the person beside him.

Evelyn?

No! It wasn't her! In a short moment, this person had secretly taken control of Evelyn, and his skills were remarkable.

Approaching him, it was clear that he had no good intentions.

"Attack!"

Galor's expression changed slightly.

He hadn't expected his careful disguise to be seen through so easily, and he didn't even have a chance to make contact with his target.

He knew that this was the Dream Market, and without a dream fragment, his options were limited.

As he shouted, patterns appeared on the floor, and a magic array quietly emerged.

Damn!

Mysterious spell runes floated in the air, descending towards Karl's location.

"Boom!"

The ground trembled.

The chair beneath Karl shattered, and the battle energy that burst forth was suppressed by an invisible force field.

Hmm? His expression changed, and he scanned the people in the room.

"All of you..."

"Attack together!"

Before he could finish speaking, Louis, the head of the Allen family, had already shouted loudly, and a spiritual light appeared on his body.

Louis, Cormac, and Nina, whose eyes flickered, all stomped their feet, and their mental power burst forth.

These three each held a dream fragment, and their strength had not yet broken through the first-rank limit, so they could cast spells without restraint.

In an instant.

Karl felt as if a heavy mountain had fallen upon him, his breath caught, and his body froze in place.

An opportunity!

Galor's eyes lit up, and he rushed forward, reciting a wizard's curse as he placed his hands on Karl's shoulders.

Secret Technique - Nightmare Realm! A flower bloomed before his eyes.

Galor's body appeared in a familiar place, and across from him stood Karl, looking bewildered.

"Welcome!"

"Welcome to the Illusory Paradise I've spent a hundred years crafting!"

At this moment, Galor revealed his true appearance, dressed in luxurious noble attire. He removed his hat and bowed.

"I hope Mr. Cannon will enjoy himself here."

"Illusory Paradise..." Karl's eyes flickered.

"Are you Nightmare Galor?"

"Yes." Galor smiled and nodded.

"I didn't expect Mr. Cannon to know my name. It's an honor. Allow me to introduce this place..."

"No need." Karl shook his head, glanced around casually, and shook his head with disinterest.

"If you don't want to die, dispel your magic."

"My apologies." Galor shrugged.

"Unless one of us dies, this magic won't be dispelled. Mr. Cannon remains calm in this situation, indicating he has a way to counter psychic magic, but unfortunately..."

He spoke in a low voice.

"Your consciousness is trapped here, but your physical body is still outside. Perhaps my magic won't hold you for long, but your unprotected body outside won't withstand attacks from others."

Even a second-rank wizard couldn't completely abandon their physical body, and when the body dies, the spirit will also perish.

This was the method Galor had once used to kill a certain second-rank wizard.

By quickly dragging the second-rank wizard's spirit into the illusion, others could take the opportunity to destroy the physical body.

Simple,

but effective! So, he wasn't afraid of Karl's knowledge of nightmare magic. Even a nightmare wizard wouldn't survive in this situation.

"Hmph..." Karl scoffed, and as he retreated, his body disappeared, replaced by strange shadows.

"You play with them first. I'll go outside."

Hmm?

"What's going on?"

Galor was astonished.

He didn't know that Karl's spiritual sea contained a divine domain fragment, and within it were countless 'wraiths' who had died at Karl's hands.

Dragging Karl's spiritual power was like sending those 'wraiths' into his own spiritual sea.

"Boom!"

At least a hundred 'wraiths' surged out, including some first-rank wizards, instantly overwhelming Galor.

And Karl.

Had opened his eyes.

(End of Chapter)

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