Chapter 230: Fourth Circle Heritage

Chapter 230: Fourth Circle Heritage

The number of attendees was small, and their abilities were unimpressive to Karl, who viewed them as a bunch of misfits.

However, to become a wizard in the harsh environment of the Magic Forest and roam alone as a wanderer was no easy feat.

It was already quite an accomplishment.

The items presented for trade, however, did catch Karl's interest.

Soon enough, seeing that no one else had anything useful to offer, Karl stood up and excused himself, leaving the gathering.

He strolled into the backyard with his hands behind his back, where someone was already waiting.

This person was the only mysterious wizard among the traders whose strength Karl couldn't quite discern.

Dressed in a black wizard robe and wearing a white ram mask, they were examining a freshly picked flower.

"Starflower," Karl said.

"It's said that the stars brought this flower from another world. Consuming it slightly enhances one's sensitivity to the stars," the wizard explained.

"Although it's a low-level magic plant, possessing such a large quantity is quite rare."

"I have my people grow these flowers in their free time," Karl said, walking closer. "If you're interested, I can have them send you some seeds. It's not difficult to cultivate."

"Never mind," the wizard waved their hand and introduced themselves, "I'm Bella-Jane, but you can call me Jane."

Jane?

A female wizard?

Karl quickly searched his memory but found no record of this name. He nodded, "Pleasure to meet you."

"May I ask why you invited me out here?"

"Of course, for a trade," Jane shrugged, tossing the flower into the bushes. "Mr. Conny, I'm quite interested in the materials you have for building a wizard tower. I'd like to acquire a set."

The most attractive item at this trading session was undoubtedly the materials Karl possessed.

Enough to build two wizard towers!

The attendees simply didn't have the means to acquire them, which was why Karl hadn't been able to trade his materials.

"No problem," Karl said. "Since I've brought these items, I intend to trade. What do you plan to offer in exchange?"

"A complete wizard heritage!" Jane spoke solemnly. "A heritage that can cultivate up to the Second Circle, with some knowledge of the Third Circle."

"Hmm..." Karl's expression turned peculiar. "Second Circle?"

"Indeed," Jane nodded. "Although Mr. Conny is only a First Circle wizard, he has already reached the Second Rank on the Knight Path, and his lifespan is at least five hundred years."

"Five hundred years..."

"You will surely become a Second Circle wizard, and my wizard heritage is of great importance to you."

As a Second Circle wizard herself, Jane possessed the pride of her rank. She considered Karl a kindred spirit due to his five-hundred-year lifespan, confident that he would achieve the Second Circle without mishap.

"Well..."

Karl spoke softly, "You misunderstand me, friend. While wizard heritage is important, I already possess one."

"Especially a Second Circle heritage!"

"Heh..." Jane chuckled at his words.

"You're referring to the heritages of the four major families in the Dream Bazaar?"

"It's not surprising that Mr. Conny, after eliminating the four families, would acquire their heritages. But heritages vary in value."

With her hands behind her back, Jane strolled around the courtyard, explaining, "Becoming a Second Circle wizard isn't just about mastering Second Circle spells. It also involves knowledge of the Star Realm and a transformation in meditation techniques."

"How to more efficiently draw upon the power of the stars to enhance mental energy, how to leverage spells with less power..."

"This knowledge and experience is unknown to those who haven't reached the Second Circle. Such a Second Circle heritage isn't very valuable."

Karl raised an eyebrow.

He hadn't realized that the cultivation path of a Second Circle wizard had so many intricacies, which explained his slow progress recently.

"I stand corrected!"

Nodding, Karl added, "However, this alone isn't enough to exchange for a set of materials to build a wizard tower, or even a single item from it."

"I want a complete wizard tower," Jane's voice turned stern. "How do you propose we proceed?"

"As I said, friend, I'll eventually reach the Second Circle, and I'll learn what you speak of in due time," Karl stroked his chin. "If we were to trade..."

"A complete Third Circle heritage, with at least two Third Circle spells included. That's the only way."

For a First Circle wizard, a complete Second Circle heritage would be tempting. But Karl was already a Second Circle wizard, diminishing the allure.

Having it,

of course, would be better.

Not having it,

he could always find more trading partners. There was no need to rush.

"Hmph!" Jane scoffed at Karl's words. "You have high expectations, considering that even in the entire Magic Forest, few families possess a complete Third Circle heritage."

Karl was well aware of this fact.

The four major families in the Dream Bazaar all had Second Circle wizards, and the Karl family even possessed Third Circle spells.

However,

they lacked a Third Circle heritage.

"Then there's nothing to discuss," Karl shrugged. "I'm not concerned either way."

Jane lowered her head, deep in thought. After a long pause, she spoke softly, "I do have a Third Circle wizard heritage in my possession, but... I doubt you'd dare to take it."

"Oh?" Karl's interest piqued. "Tell me more."

"On the Calim Continent, there are four major powers. Apart from the Sixth Circle Tower nearby, there's the White Fang Castle, the Order of the Mystic, and the Rose Academy."

"Bella-Jane speaks up: 'The heritage I possess originates from the Order of the Mystic.'

The heritage of the four major forces is forbidden from being passed on externally. There might be a chance for a First Circle heritage to leak out, but a Third Circle heritage...

Regardless of how it was leaked, once discovered, one would undoubtedly face endless pursuit.

'This heritage is not only a Third Circle one, but it also involves some Fourth Circle knowledge. In other words, you can even rely on it to cultivate and become a Fourth Circle Wizard.' Bella-Jane's voice carried a light laugh. 'Others might fear the Order of the Mystic, but you've already offended the Sixth Circle Tower. Offending one more doesn't seem like a big deal.'

Her words were not without truth.

Despite possessing a top-tier heritage, Bella-Jane herself had never cultivated it; she only treated it as a collection of knowledge.

She even dared not sell it, fearing the trouble it might bring.

The person before her, however, was just right for it.

When you have many lice, you don't worry about a few more!

Karl touched his chin, 'What kind of heritage is it?'

'The Nature School.' Bella-Jane replied.

'The Fire School!'

Karl's eyes showed disappointment.

The meditation technique he cultivated was from the Nature School's Water School. Switching to the Flame School was not impossible, but it would undoubtedly take a long time, and there were many aspects of magic between the two schools that were not mutually compatible.

'Conn.'

Bella-Jane's voice carried a hint of seduction. 'This heritage directly points to the Fourth Circle. If you miss this opportunity, you might never have another chance.'

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Karl's expression froze.

Second Floor of the Wizard Tower.

'Master.'

Evelyn comforted him softly, 'It's okay. This is normal for the first trading fair. Very few people are willing to come.'

'Once our reputation spreads, more and more people will come, and there will be more and more good things.'

'I know.' Karl waved his hand. 'You can go first.'

He wasn't troubled by the poorly attended trading fair; he was just thinking about other matters.

After Evelyn left, the second floor became empty.

Sigh!

Karl calmed himself and sat in the center, connecting his mental energy with the Wizard Tower. His perception immediately extended.

In the end, he bought that Fourth Circle heritage.

As compensation, he also gained a lot of cultivation experience from Bella-Jane, a Second Circle Wizard, which he could now use for his own experiments.

Huh?

A scene outside the Dream Bazaar caught Karl's attention, causing his eyebrows to rise slightly.

Black Wizards!

It was the two wizards who had just left the trading fair, ambushed by several people hiding on the outskirts of the bazaar.

The ambushing Black Wizards were not weak, and they were well-prepared. The two wizards who were attacked were instantly in grave danger.

'Should I intervene?'

Karl hesitated.

His rules only applied within the Dream Bazaar, and theoretically, there was no need to intervene outside of it.

Forcibly intervening might even make others wary of him.

However, this was his first trading fair, and with few attendees, he had to rely on these few people to spread the word.

One of the wizards being attacked suddenly revealed the strength of a mid-First Circle Wizard, unleashing several powerful spells in quick succession.

The ambushing Black Wizards had no choice but to retreat.

'Run!'

After gaining the upper hand, this person did not flee alone but instead signaled to his companion behind him to escape first, showing of great camaraderie.

What greeted him...

Was a backstab!

'Pfft!'

A First Circle spell—Torrent Flame! The flame, like a rapid torrent, erupted from the companion's hand, piercing his heart.

'You...'

'Plop!'

The body fell to the ground, his eyes filled with resentment and anger.

'Hmph!'

His companion's face showed disdain. He quickly searched the body, exchanged glances with the Black Wizards, and then flashed away.

He was actually part of the group of Black Wizards who had ambushed them, no wonder they had such precise information for the ambush.

Karl shook his head speechlessly at the sight.

The sudden change had happened so fast that he hadn't had time to react before it was over.

'In the Wizarding World, trustworthy companions are truly few. Those you trust may stab you in the back at any time.'

'But...'

'The magic just now, how does it feel somewhat familiar?'

'Who was it?'

After thinking for a moment, Karl's eyes lit up.

Fire Demon Vaelis! He hadn't forgotten that when he had just been promoted to Wizard, a Whirlwind Butterfly had appeared nearby.

A group of late-First Circle Wizards had fought over the Whirlwind Butterfly.

At that time, Karl had been caught in the chaos and had almost died at the hands of Fire Demon Vaelis.

Of course, he had to avenge this grudge. 'Fire Demon Vaelis was already one of the top late-First Circle Wizards. Now, even if he's not a Second Circle, he should be even stronger.'

'So...'

'Was that person his disciple?'

Even if he realized it now, it was too late to catch up with them.

However, judging by the methods the man had used to reveal himself, he would likely return for the next trading fair in a few months.

At that time...

'Hmph!'

Karl hummed through his nose, closed his eyes, and immersed himself in cultivation.

(End of Chapter)

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