Chapter 260: Departure
Chapter 260: Departure
A group had gathered early at the location of the Star Gate.
As a First Circle Wizard who had fallen on hard times, Karl naturally couldn't possess high-quality spatial equipment.
So, he stood out in the crowd, carrying a large suitcase and a heavy backpack.
Unlike the others who were gathered together, Karl, as an outsider, stood alone in a corner.
Even those from the Eastern Kingdom who shared his origins could only offer him sympathetic glances, not daring to approach.
It was Daniel who took the initiative to approach him.
"What are your plans from now on?"
"Plans?" Karl was taken aback, not expecting that as they were about to part ways, Daniel would proactively extend kindness.
But Daniel had always been a good-natured person, known for his indecisiveness, and it was understandable.
"Although the Eastern Kingdom Continent is a Wizard Desert, I still want to continue studying witchcraft after returning," Karl replied.
"I'll also take on a few apprentices. Even though I can't come back, they can fulfill my regrets in my stead."
This was, of course, an excuse.
"Hmm."
Daniel was quite satisfied with his answer:
"The Primordial Sea Meditation you practice is not bad. Although it increases mental power slowly, it can nourish the physical body and extend your lifespan."
"As a First Circle Wizard, you have a lifespan of two hundred years, hmm..."
"You're in your sixties, right?"
"Yes," Karl nodded, his voice carrying a hint of daze as he thought of his age. "Almost seventy."
"You're not old yet," Daniel said with a smile.
"In the next hundred years or so, you can try learning the Second Circle Wizardry Life Water. If you can successfully construct it, it will increase your lifespan by at least a hundred years."
"Of course!"
"After all, it's Second Circle Wizardry. Don't force it if it's not feasible, and learn to enjoy life instead."
Karl slowly nodded.
Daniel's words were wise, and his advice was sincere.
However, Karl was already a Second Circle Wizard and had successfully constructed the Life Water spell circuit.
Currently, he was in the process of comprehending the Third Circle Wizardry Life Source.
Once he mastered it,
His lifespan would extend from the Second Circle's five hundred years to eight hundred years, and he would also be able to cultivate the Holy Demonic Transformation to the seventh level.
At that time,
Karl planned to switch to the Fire Element tradition of the Secret Order, as it directly pointed to the Fifth Tier.
The two exchanged words, and Daniel generously shared his insights about the Life Water.
Finally,
"This time, we part ways, and I'm afraid we may never meet again," Daniel sighed, taking out a wooden plaque and offering it to Karl.
"This is a piece of spatial equipment. Although its rank isn't high, the space inside is not small. Consider it a gift from me."
"This..." Karl hesitated, "Isn't it inappropriate?"
He didn't mind such things, but it was a favor, and there was a high chance he wouldn't have the opportunity to repay it.
Daniel...
Could it be that he felt guilty?
"Take it," Daniel insisted, handing it over. "Because of a trivial matter, you've endured hardships for so many years. I also share some responsibility for it."
"Don't worry!"
"There won't be any trouble."
"Thank you." Karl sighed, taking out something from his body and offering it in return:
"I can't accept your gift without giving something in return. Consider this my token of appreciation, and if you don't accept it, I won't take yours either."
"Fine then," Daniel said helplessly, not examining Karl's gift closely. They exchanged gifts.
Daniel also taught Karl how to use the spatial equipment, storing everything in the wooden plaque.
At that moment,
A commotion rippled through the crowd as Volgan arrived.
Volgan, the Earth Wizard, at the peak of the Second Circle!
Karl's heart stirred as he silently compared Volgan's abilities with those of the Otherworld Divine Servitors.
'At the same tier, Volgan possesses at least two Third Circle Wizard Artifacts, capable of easily killing Middle Rank Servitors.'
'With the aid of a Wizard Tower, he can even rival High Rank Servitors.'
'Compared to me...'
'Without the assistance of a Wizard Tower, I wouldn't have absolute confidence in defeating him.'
'Even at the same tier, Wizards ultimately surpass Knights.'
As these thoughts ran through Karl's mind, Volgan had already reached the Star Gate, raising his hand to activate it.
Karl observed the Star Gate closely.
It was different from before.
With his current understanding, which included aspects of space, and the need to comprehend space and time upon advancing to the Third Circle, he would have a chance to advance to the Fourth Circle.
He could see that the Star Gate was resonating with an unknown location in the Stellar Realm.
Quantum teleportation? Karl's eyes flickered.
In the Wizard World, particle transmission surpassed the speed of light, disregarding physical spatial distance.
"The Wizard World has numerous teleportation methods, and the Star Gate is special because it can, to some extent, ignore the power of the gods."
"Only through the Star Gate can one enter the Eastern Kingdom Continent..."
"Wow..."
A soft exclamation rose.
"They're here," Karl's expression turned solemn.
The Star Gate shimmered with gentle white light, and one by one, figures appeared in the space, materializing in the field.
"Whoosh!"
The light dimmed, and seven more people had joined the group.
This time, only seven people came, a noticeable difference from the usual, but no one spoke, their gazes fixed on a stunningly beautiful woman among them.
Like a celestial beauty!
Unconsciously, the idiom surfaced in Karl's mind.
The female wizard in the center had cascading black hair, exquisite features like a work of art, and deep eyes that seemed to hold endless secrets. Her gaze swept across the room, and everyone unconsciously lowered their heads.
Including Volgan!
A Third Circle Wizard!
That terrifying mental power fluctuation, even among Third Circle Wizards, should be among the best.
At least the High Rank Servants Karl had encountered were far from possessing such prowess.
Perhaps only a Demigod could compare!
"The great dark wizard Lisa, Volgan welcomes your arrival once again." Volgan recognized the person, his expression changed, and he spoke in a solemn voice, "The Magic Forest is honored by your presence."
Lisa?
Everyone's eyes flickered with a dazed look, and they were surprised.
Is it really her?
Eight hundred years ago, a female infant with exceptional talent left the Magic Forest, married to an insignificant wizard apprentice of the Green family, and was raised by the Green family since childhood, always considered part of their lineage.
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As a result.
This female wizard apprentice became one of the most dazzling pearls of the Green family in a thousand years.
At the Third Circle Peak,
With the potential to be a Fourth Circle powerhouse! She had once slain a Fourth Rank Pseudo-Deity in a certain Plane of Existence, hence Volgan's statement that the Magic Forest was honored by her presence.
"Hmm."
Lisa's expression remained unchanged, and her indigo wizard robe fluttered slightly, "Let the others leave, I need to cast a spell to find the murderer who killed Baen and the others."
"This..." Volgan was taken aback, "Now?"
"Right now!" Lisa's voice turned cold, "After finding the person, I'll seal the spell and wait for the next time the Star Gate opens to return."
"Yes." Volgan agreed, then after a moment of thought, he added, "The Star Gate needs to open once more to send someone to the Eastern Kingdom Continent, please wait a moment."
Then he waved his sleeve,
"Everyone else, leave!"
"The Eastern Kingdom Continent?" Lisa's calm eyes flickered with ripples, "Is someone else going there?"
By this time, everyone else had left.
Next to a Third Circle Wizard who was unreservedly releasing his aura, they held their breath, naturally eager to see what would happen.
"Yes."
Volgan spoke, "That person is from the Eastern Kingdom Continent. He has lost hope in the Wizard's Path and plans to retire. He intends to select outstanding apprentices for the Great Tower."
"Hmm."
Lisa neither agreed nor disagreed.
However, she was aware that in the last two to three decades, the Eastern Kingdom Continent had sent quite a few talents to the Four Great Forces.
The number wasn't large, but almost all of them became Official Wizards, and many had the opportunity to advance to the Second Circle.
In a few hundred years, those from the Eastern Kingdom Continent might form a considerable force.
So, letting a useless person return to spread the influence of the Great Tower was also an option.
"Hurry up."
"Yes."
Volgan agreed and gestured to Karl, "Go ahead."
The Star Gate had opened, and the light gradually expanded.
"Yes."
Karl nodded, and when the light stabilized, accompanied by the sound of a crystal orb shattering, he stepped into it.
At the same time.
"Huh?"
Lisa raised her eyebrows, looking surprised, "So close? I can sense the murderer's aura right beside me." She turned to Volgan, "What's going on?"
After all, only Volgan could have killed Baen and the others.
But in an instant, she realized something was amiss.
"Wait!"
"Stop the Star Gate..."
The stars spun, and under the light, Karl's face showed a smile. He waved to Lisa, who was approaching.
Goodbye!
(End of Chapter)
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