ocean-life Chapter 224: Departure
Chapter 224: Departure
Chapter 224: Departure
“Fasio Han.”
“Yes?”
“Forgive me for the previous discourtesies, and thank you for your consideration,” Karyl said quietly.
It was a most peculiar sight—Karyl seated in the lord’s throne at the mansion, while Fasio Han, the ruler of the City of Magic, stood before him. However, such concerns were irrelevant now.
“How is it possible that Allen Javius is still alive?” Fasio Han asked in a trembling voice, the mere thought of Allen being there with them sending shivers down his spine. Although detection magic could reveal the truth, using such spells on the great original sorcerer would be too audacious.
“As you know, the end of the Assembly of Seven Elders was not a glorious one. In the end, Allen Javius was remembered as a traitor, while the remaining six were buried here in Azor, founded by your ancestor, Celine Han.”
Fasio nodded.
“Even if we try to uncover the truth now, it might just be too late.”
“Are you referring to the truth about Allen Javius’ death?”
“Of course. He met an unjust end. The truth we seek to uncover is connected to that. But Allen said he wouldn’t seek retribution from the descendants.”
“...”
“You might find it hard to accept, not knowing the full details of his death. The entire continent praises the six heroes, especially Gustav, while Allen Javius, the traitor, was just left at the Gray Training Ground, not even getting a grave.”
Karyl chuckled softly.
“Past grudges should be resolved in the past. The great pioneer Allen Javius had no intention of harming his descendants."
“Thank you... for your consideration.”
Fasio bowed his head once more.
“The blood flowing through you instinctively knows that Allen is genuine. That’s why you helped us despite the opposition from other sorcerers.”
“...”
“Ultimately, I suppose you’re afraid of false truths, Fasio.” Karyl looked at him.
They were both 6th Class sorcerers now, yet the auras they exuded were entirely different. Even without Allen’s presence, Fasio could tell Karyl was not the same person he had been just days before.
“However, unlike Allen, I believe the truth about the Assembly of Seven Elders must be revealed, and I will personally declare it in Azor.”
Karyl’s voice echoed through the hall.
“As your blood tells you, it’s best not to harbor unnecessary thoughts. And if you follow us, your worries shall be taken care of.”
Azor stood at a crossroads between the empire and Tatur, needing to make a decision.
With Karyl present, Fasio could not voice any allegiance to the empire, even if he leaned that way. However, Karyl didn’t press him for an answer either, as Azor’s stance was not his primary concern.
Azor is merely a place to secretly nurture the sorcerers of the Ulkas Guild.
Of course, it would be beneficial if Azor, with Allen Javius’ influence, remained neutral and didn’t lend its strength to the empire.
“Well then...”
Fasio cautiously bowed and left the mansion.
The moment he stepped out, a sinister voice, accompanied by black smoke, filled the room.
“Who said I wouldn’t seek retribution from the descendants of Celine Han?”
The voice was menacing, filled with unresolved anger.
“She’s the woman who tried to kill me,” Allen growled. “Tearing her apart would be too kind.”
“But Fasio is no traitor,” Karyl argued. “His only crime is inheriting her bloodline.”
“Hmph... Thanks to that, he became an overpowered 6th Class sorcerer. And because of you, with the elemental stones flowing in from the Mana Mine, his mana is almost at the level of the 7th Class,” Allen grumbled.
“You can see it in the flow of his mana. He achieved nothing on his own. He was simply born to reach that level naturally.”
All these gears would turn under his control. He believed they would be the driving force to revive the legend of Ascalon.
Karyl clenched his fist as if to make a vow.
If I can also find the puppet magic left by that puppeteer who was Kaye Aesir’s companion...
Karyl was satisfied with how things were progressing. The principality, embroiled in civil war, looked like a treasure trove to him.
“I should head back to Tatur for now. Now that I’ve reached the 6th Class, I can access part of the knowledge repository.”
“You’re planning to open the box Narh Di Maug hid,” Allen remarked.
“Yes. It’s been a long time coming. I got it when I first met you, so I’ll open it with you. Ramine said it contains clues to finding the Queen of Tides...”
“Just that?”
“...?”
“I doubt that’s all.”
“Why is that?” Karyl asked, puzzled.
“The power of a Spirit King is certainly a significant variable. However, for a spirit to exert physical force in the human world, a contractor is necessary. But in an era where decent spiritualists are rare, can the Spirit King truly pose a threat to the dragon?”
“Hmm...”
“Even if Ethereal’s seal is broken, it’s meaningless without someone to wield her power. Of course, you are a variable now... but you weren’t supposed to be in this timeline.”
There was truth in those words. Indeed, in Karyl’s past life, no one could wield the spirits.
So there might be something else hidden in the box besides Ethereal...
Karyl squinted slightly as he spoke to Allen, “Do you have any guesses?”
“Well, I don’t know much about that box either. But if it’s really related to the Queen of Tides, then it’s likely an artifact from the Mythical Era.”
“The Mythical Era... you say.”
Karyl’s eyes gleamed as he pondered on those words.
“Yes. It’s just a guess for now, but if what’s inside the box is something even the Platinum Dragon found burdensome... it must be something from the Mythical Era.”
Allen pointed to the Freezing Talon at Karyl’s waist.
“Not an imitation like the one I made, but the true artifact wielded by the Blader of the myths.”
“...!!”
A cold shiver ran through Karyl’s entire body.
“Could there be something like that?” Allen wondered, his casual tone belying the shocking nature of his remark.
“This...”
Karyl’s lips curled into a smile. Retrieving the box had just become the most exciting prospect ahead of his journey to the principality.
“Mikhail.”
Creak—
“You called?”
Mikhail, who had been waiting in the hallway, rushed to Karyl and knelt.
“Prepare to depart immediately.”
“Yes, sir.” Mikhail bowed low and swiftly left.
Watching him hurry away, Karyl stood up and folded his fingers one by one, as if ticking off a list.
“I’ll take everything.”