Chapter 247: Before The Chaos II
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Soon, footsteps could be heard from the outside. Laurinka was walking at the front, followed by a young-looking Spell Caster who wore a black Wizard’s robe.
The Spell Casters in the room instantly focused their gaze on the young Spell Caster’s black robe. When they noticed the unique marking on the robe, the gaze of these Spell Casters changed a little.
That was the robe unique to an official member of Dark Magic Region. There was no mistaking it. The Spell Caster brought by Laurinka was indeed an official member of Dark Magic Region.
Upon thinking of this, Wizard Rhind showed a slight smile and stood up. “Laurinka, why don’t you introduce us? Who is this Wizard from Dark Magic Region?”
Laurinka took a glance at Merlin and nodded. Softly, she responded, “Father, this is Wizard Merlin. He has just become an official member of Dark Magic Region. He’s here to take me back to Dark Magic Region.”
“Take you back to Dark Magic Region?”
Rhind was slightly stunned. He knew that Laurinka used to be a temporary member of Dark Magic Region, but she was expelled because she was not able to reach the condition of Dark Magic Region after three years. Could she still go back?
This time, Merlin stepped forward and calmly explained the situation. “Wizard Rhind, I promised Laurinka that I’d allow her to be my servant when I became an official member!”
Wizard Rhind suddenly understood the situation. He naturally knew what “servant” actually meant. Albeit having a low social status, she might have a chance to improve in the future should she serve a Wizard who had just become a First-level Spell Caster. It was much better than staying in the clan.
Thus, Rhind nodded without hesitation. “If that’s the case, I won’t stop you. I’ll leave Laurinka in Wizard Merlin’s good hands! But if you want to leave, it’s impossible now. It has to be in two days time, after the clan has overcome the current crisis. Then, you may take your leave from Tolle City. I believe Laurinka will be able to understand this. As a Wizard of Shadison clan, this is your responsibility!”
Rhind waved his hand to dismiss Merlin and Laurinka. In response, Merlin bowed slightly, seemingly composed. Rhind obviously did not know who Merlin was. The news that Merlin had killed Weiss in Floating City might not have travelled to Tolle City just yet.
“It’s better this way since it’ll be less troublesome… Even though I’ll still have to wait for two more days, it’s good that I can have a look at the legendary Neverending Book.”
Some thoughts flashed through Merlin’s mind, then he left with Laurinka.
“Alright, everyone prepare yourselves properly, keep an eye on the Doret clan especially. We can’t afford any mistake in two days.”
Rhind exclaimed with a serious expression.
Other Spell Casters nodded respectively. Following that, Rhind waved his hand to dismiss these Wizards.
“Clan leader!”
Just when the Wizards were about to leave, a white-haired and old Spell Caster called out with his rough voice.
“Oh? Wizard Lobice, you have a question?”
Rhind asked as he looked at the old Wizard in the room.
Wizard Lobice shook his head slightly. He wore an uncertain expression as he responded, “Clan leader, I’m not sure about this. The Spell Caster named Merlin who was brought in by Young Lady Laurinka, I’m afraid he is more than what he looks like!”
“Hmm? Wizard Lobice, you know of this Wizard Merlin?”
Wizard Rhind asked softly. The Wizards who had begun to leave the room halted their footsteps respectively, their gaze focused on Wizard Lobice.
Lobice said in a grim tone, “Some time ago, I received information from some roaming Wizards. The official member of Ozmu, the Third-level Spell Caster Weiss, went to Floating City to tempt a genius Spell Caster. In the end, he was stopped by a Spell Caster from Dark Magic Region. The two fought and Weiss had lost in the end. The name of the Spell Caster from Dark Magic Region is Merlin!”
“What? Even Weiss is dead?”
Rhind’s expression changed drastically. His gaze was shot out of the door, focused in the direction Merlin and Laurinka had left. A hint of eagerness burned in his eyes…
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The Doret clan’s place was well lit. Many Third-level Spell Casters were gathered in one place. The one who was leading the meeting was the tall and serious-looking Wizard Raimundo who wore a blue Wizard’s robe.
“Clan leader, we have two more days left. The Shadison clan will disclose the first volume of the Neverending Book. This is very disadvantageous for us. After this information is out, the roaming Wizards who had been in contact with us before this would no longer retain communication with us. They are not fighting the Shadison clan with us.”
“That’s right, clan leader. If this persists, I’m afraid the Shadison clan will be able to overcome this crisis. Initially, the Shadison had faintly overpowered our Doret clan. If they possess the complete spells in the Neverending Book, we’ll never be able to catch up to them.”
Many Spell Casters expressed their concerns to the clan leader, Wizard Raimundo, respectively.
Wizard Raimundo was also frowning. Initially, it was a good thing that the Shadison clan had obtained the Neverending Book. In response, Raimundo immediately spread the news and contacted many strong roaming Wizards in order to impose pressure on the Shadison clan.
If the Shadison clan retaliated, he could even persuade those roaming Wizards at once to completely destroy the Shadison clan. At that time, the Doret clan could take over the whole Tolle City.
To be able to fight and destroy the Shadison clan would have been an even greater achievement compared to obtaining the first volume of the Neverending Book.
However, the Shadison clan wanted to publicly disclose the book now. This completely disrupted Raimundo’s scheme and no roaming Wizards were willing to take the risk and fight the Shadison clan with the Doret clan.
Without the roaming Wizards, the Doret clan could not destroy the Shadison clan on its own.
“Don’t rush things. I have a plan!”
Raimundo suddenly exclaimed in a low voice; all the Spell Casters immediately fell silent.
“What are you thinking, clan leader?”
Raimundo thought about it for a while. He knew that he would induce the dissatisfaction of the Spell Casters if he had chosen to remain silent. His social standing in the Doret clan was far from stable at this point in time.
Hence, Raimundo flashed a smile and said, “I’ve just gotten in contact with the few Fourth-level roaming Wizards who have just arrived in Tolle City, especially the old man Ubik. He has agreed to fight the Shadison clan with us, but he has a condition: he must take the first volume of the Neverending Book.”
“Fourth-level Spell Caster? There are only First-level to Third-level spells in the first volume of the Neverending Book. Ubik is a Fourth-level Spell Caster; why does he need the first volume?”
These Spell Casters carefully considered the matter and understood that it would not be an easy matter to persuade a Fourth-level Spell Caster.
Raimundo suddenly smirked and spoke slowly. “The first volume of the Neverending Book naturally doesn’t attract a Fourth-level Spell Caster. But what if I say that there are clues to the second volume, or even the third volume, within the first volume?”
After he finished his words, the Spell Casters below him all took a sharp breath and widened their eyes. Their stares were focused on Raimundo while looking in disbelief.
“There are clues to the second volume, or even the third volume, in the first volume of Neverending Book? Why haven’t we heard about it?”
If there were clues to the second or third volume of the Neverending Book, it would appeal a lot to those Fourth-level Spell Casters.
Raimundo revealed a secretive smile and slowly said, “It doesn’t matter whether there are clues to the second volume in the first volume of the Neverending Book. Most important of all, we, the Doret clan, have obtained some information about this… Hehe, with this information how can we not tempt the Fourth-level Spell Casters? The Doret clan doesn’t need the Neverending Book; we only want the destruction of the Shadison clan.”
Raimundo’s expression showed a hint of craziness and gloat.
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In a room within Shadison clan, Merlin asked Laurinka in a calm tone, “Has your father left?”
Laurinka showed an awkward expression, but nodded. “Yes. I’ve told my father about your reply. I believe he won’t come anymore.”
Merlin nodded. He recalled that Laurinka’s father, the clan leader of Shadison clan, Wizard Rhind, had somehow found out about his ident.i.ty and knew that he had killed the Spell Caster from Ozmu, Weiss. Hence, Wizard Rhind tried his best to request for Merlin’s help during the disclosure of the Neverending book in two days.
However, Merlin had rejected the request; he was only in Shadison clan to look for Laurinka. He was not interested in partic.i.p.ating in the conflict between Spell Caster clans.
Merlin only wanted to wait silently and have a look at the legendary Neverending Book two days later. Then, he would leave Tolle City and return to Dark Magic Region.
Regarding the matters of Shadison clan, Merlin wanted no part in it at all.
The outside had quiet down since Wizard Rhind had left. However, because of Merlin’s special ident.i.ty, he was treated as a “special guest” as well. No one dared to disturb Merlin and Laurinka.
Instead of meditating, Merlin stood up and took off his robe to reveal his muscular body. As compared to the physique of an ordinary Spell Caster, Merlin’s could be considered as terrifying.
Merlin had obtained four mysterious relief sculptures and had been practicing them for a few years. After persevering for such a long time, Merlin’s physique had become terrifyingly tough now; his physique was comparable to a Third-level Elemental Swordsman.
However, after Merlin had begun to practice the fourth relief sculpture, his physique was improving at an extremely slow pace. Initially, Merlin did not care about it; he simply persisted in practicing it every day.
After continuing his practice for a few years, a change finally occurred. Lately, Merlin was always energetic as if there was endless strength contained in his body. Sometimes, his body would become hot.
At first, Merlin did not think much of it, but such sensations had turned stronger with time. The sensation was most apparent when Merlin was practicing the posture of the fourth mysterious relief sculpture.
Thus, Merlin had a feeling that his body was beginning to change after practicing the posture for such a long time!