Chapter 204: News
Second-circle!
Five hundred years of lifespan!
Even in the Magic Forest, this is considered a powerhouse, capable of supporting a family or even an entire market.
But Karl,
had to meticulously conceal himself, terrified of being discovered.
Thousand Buddha Hands ━ Impeccable Seal!
Tendrils extended from his back, morphing into palms, each forming a seal, then pressing against his body.
Instantly.
The powerful, vast aura surrounding Karl vanished as if sealed away.
Even if a wizard used Detection, they wouldn’t be able to penetrate his concealment.
But this was far from enough.
The Six Rings Tower had second-circle wizards stationed there, reinforced by a Wizard Tower; this level of concealment wouldn’t hold.
Moreover,
Karl hadn’t forgotten the mark of the Green Family on him, an aura that even the Divine Domain Fragment couldn’t erase.
“The Unreal City Divine Envoys in the Collapsed Divine Domain may be mediocre in other aspects, but their methods for concealing auras are top-notch.”
“It’s understandable…”
“Evil creatures are endless, fighting them head-on is impossible, only by meticulously finding ways to avoid them. If their aura concealment wasn’t exceptional, they would have perished long ago.”
Karl’s hands moved, weaving threads of lightning around him. The lightning intertwined, transforming into a mystical rune.
“Lightning Concealment!”
The lightning struck him, silently penetrating his flesh. There was no visible change, but the effect was profound.
Now.
Even if a second-circle wizard inspected him with Insight, they would only perceive Karl as an ordinary first-circle wizard.
After double-checking and confirming there were no issues, he started walking towards Leipzig Market.
…………
“Gurgle… gurgle…”
Water bubbled in the ceramic pot on the stove, a few mushrooms bobbing up and down, releasing a rich aroma.
Omar ladled a bowl of fresh mushroom soup and placed it in front of Karl:
“Try it!”
“I cultivated these mushrooms myself when I was learning magic. They have plump flesh, perfect for soup.”
Besides the fresh mushroom soup, there was also a pan-fried steak and some fruit salad on the table.
“It tastes great!”
Karl took a sip of the soup and nodded:
“In these past few years, not only has your magic improved, but your cooking skills have also gotten better.”
“Heehee…” Omar chuckled:
“I never realized I had a talent for cooking, but I truly enjoy it.”
“Right.”
She hesitated for a moment before saying:
“Nancy is dead.”
“Dead?” Karl’s hand paused:
“When did it happen?”
“Just two days ago.” Omar sighed:
“Something went wrong when she was constructing her spell circuit. Her head exploded on the spot. She had such a bright future ahead of her.”
“What a pity!”
Karl fell silent.
Among those who came from the Eastern Kingdom Continent, Omar and Nancy had the highest aptitude for magic.
Nancy even had a mentor.
Yet due to various reasons, her future was ruined, and this time, her reckless cultivation cost her life.
“What about the others?”
“The others?” Omar shook her head:
“Gaben became a Senior Wizard Apprentice last year, but he’s too old, there’s no hope for him to become a full-fledged wizard.”
“You did become a wizard, but you can’t go to the Kalim Continent…”
“Sigh!” Karl sighed:
“Fate is like that, unpredictable, which is why countless people try to find patterns in it.”
“When are you leaving?”
“The day after tomorrow.”
They fell silent for a while.
As fellow travelers from the Eastern Kingdom Continent, and having both become wizards, they should have journeyed to the Kalim Continent together.
But.
In two days, they would be worlds apart, and in Omar’s foreseeable future, they would likely never meet again.
People change.
When they first arrived in the Magic Forest, Omar yearned for her homeland day and night, determined to return after becoming a full-fledged wizard.
Now,
her goal was to reach the pinnacle of the wizarding path on the Kalim Continent; her past words were long forgotten.
“When you get there, deliver a letter for me.”
Karl took out a letter and handed it to her:
“Sybil went to the Kalim Continent more than a decade before us. She should be a full-fledged wizard by now.”
“Heh…”
“This letter… might be the last one.”
***
“Okay.” Omar took the letter, then suddenly froze:
“You’re not coming the day after tomorrow?”
“What for?” Karl shook his head:
“To watch someone else take my rightful place, to watch the gate to the Kalim Continent close on me?”
“Besides, do I even belong to the Tower anymore?”
“True.” Omar shrugged:
“As you once said, out of sight, out of mind. Don’t worry, I’ll definitely deliver it to Sybil.”
“We… are all members of the Starry Secret Society!”
Karl smiled.
The words “Starry Secret Society” brought back memories from long ago. A group of youngsters gathered, clamoring to establish a wizard organization, vowing to make it flourish.
That group of people…
“Without realizing it, we’ve all grown old!”
“Yeah, over fifty.”
“But wizards have a lifespan of two hundred years. Over fifty is still young for a wizard.”
“True!”
The two former companions chatted over the mushroom soup, reminiscing about past events.
They both knew.
This separation was likely their last.
“Speaking of which, there’s been progress on Gould’s case.”
Karl’s heart skipped a beat.
His purpose in coming here was to see Omar off and to gather some clues.
His thoughts raced, but his expression remained unchanged:
“What progress?”
“They know who killed Gould.” Omar, unaware that the Karl before her was the murderer “Connie,” spoke slowly:
“It was a wizard named Connie. He’s not just a wizard, but also a Peak Legendary Knight, otherwise, he wouldn’t have been able to kill Gould.”
“They know he’s hiding in the Dream Market, but Senior Vulcan doesn’t seem intent on taking action.”
“Oh?” Karl raised an eyebrow:
“Why?”
Vulcan was a Peak Second-circle wizard, known as the Earth Master. If he made a move…
Even with the Wizard Tower, Karl would be no match!
However, the Dream Market isolated second-circle power. As long as he stayed inside, his safety was guaranteed.
“A group of people will be sent from the Kalim Continent the day after tomorrow, including a second-circle wizard from the Green Family.”
Omar continued:
“They’re probably leaving it to that wizard.”
“After all, it’s the Green Family’s own grudge, they’d only be satisfied with taking care of it themselves.”
Karl’s heart sank.
It seemed he needed to establish himself in the Dream Market quickly, otherwise, once his enemies arrived, it would be too late.
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Dream Market.
Nina’s face lit up with joy as she welcomed Karl, who had come to her door.
“Where have you been these past few days, Ca… Connie? The market is in chaos.”
“I went on a trip.” Karl replied:
“I need a place to set up my Wizard Tower.”
“Oh!”
Of course, Nina knew Karl had a Wizard Tower; she had provided the tower base and Starlight Disk herself.
However, that tower only had the most basic facilities.
“The most suitable places for setting up a Wizard Tower in the Dream Market are naturally the old residences of our four great families.”
“Hmm…”
“Currently, the Pero Family’s old residence is unoccupied. If you’re interested, I can discuss it with the other two families.”
“Discuss?” Karl flipped his hand, revealing the fragment that controlled the market:
“I have this, which means I have partial control over the Dream Market. You families have all occupied good spots, isn’t it only natural for me to take one as well?”
“Anyone have any objections?”
Nina was stunned.
In her impression, Karl had always been gentle and polite. Even when he fought, he was ruthless, but his usual demeanor was not aggressive.
What was going on today?
“Don’t be rash.”
Nina softened her voice:
“Although the Pero Family no longer has any experts, they still have two wizards. They’re occupying a part of the old residence with their Wizard Tower, and because of the tower, they’re not easy to deal with.”
“In that case…”
“I’ll talk to Lewis, the head of the Allen Family. The three of us can join forces to take the place first.”
“Then…”
“The place will be yours, and the rest will be ours. How does that sound?”
