Warlock Apprentice-Chapter 1477 - Section 1478 Author Identity
Chapter 1477: Section 1478 Author Identity
Chapter 1477: Section 1478 Author Identity
Angel looked at the name, silent and speechless.
He was all too familiar with this name.
The last time “Sky of Truth” had exclusively leaked information about Angel coming into contact with the mysterious domain, as well as Isabella’s return, it was this person who wrote the article.
In fact, Angel hadn’t paid much attention to the two exposed events initially, since there were many people present at the time, and the information would have spread even without the magazine’s report. But the reason he remembered this writer so vividly, even to the point of gnashing his teeth, was because the fellow had started the exposé with mere sensationalism.
Take, for instance, the two articles in “Sky of Truth” at the time, titled “Shock! A powerhouse from a thousand years ago returns to the Southern Domain, and the Wizards’ Realm may be reshuffled!” and “Shock! A mysterious Alchemist was actually turned into a Magic Puppet, and the reason is…”
The content and tone within were the epitome of schadenfreude, making Angel itch with irritation when he read it, wishing he could give the writer a good beating.
Now, this person had emerged once again.
A gleam flitted across Angel’s eyes—
That said, the main stories in the two articles published by “Sky of Truth” last time actually took place in Silent Hill, so there was a very good chance that this writer was at Silent Hill at the time. Either he was from Silent Hill, or he was a Transcendent associated with it.
At the time, Angel had been preoccupied with the affairs of the Purification Garden, so he hadn’t put much thought into the writer’s identity.
However, now that the writer had leaked information again, and the subject was still Angel,
This piqued Angel’s interest.
Aside from the wizards of Black Castle, only the people from Silent Hill who were sitting on the Sky Ghost Ship knew about his breakthrough to become an Official Wizard.
As the writer’s pen name was suffixed with “Grandpa,” Angel figured it was unlikely to be someone from Black Castle, since most of the people there were Witches. However, he didn’t completely rule out the possibility, albeit the chances were slim.
If the focus was shifted to Silent Hill, Angel’s gaze flickered momentarily.
He had previously had an in-depth exchange with Wizard Ivan, who was a typical member of the Academy Faction, and he didn’t think that Wizard Ivan would use such an exaggerated style in his writing.
If not Wizard Ivan, then could it be other Apprentices on the Sky Ghost Ship? It was indeed possible.
But there was another possibility. Upon returning to Silent Hill, Wizard Ivan would certainly have reported the damage to the Sky Ghost Ship to the higher-ups of Black Castle, and at that time, Angel’s promotion would probably spread throughout Black Castle too. So, potentially anyone in Black Castle could be the writer, not just those few Apprentices.
Angel’s focus once again landed on the name: “Your Stone Grandpa… Stone…”
Angel’s expression suddenly darkened. When he stared at the name “Stone,” the image that came to mind, who also had to be from Silent Hill, was only one person—Taros, the Two-faced Stone Spirit.
Angel recalled how back then, when he was being hunted by Isabella in Silent Hill, Taros was the witness. So if he was “Your Stone Grandpa,” he would have been able to write those articles at the time.
Taking Taros’s personality into the style of the articles, Angel’s face became even darker. The arrogant pen name, sensationalist headlines, and florid prose were exactly like Taros.
Even now, the latest article could be described as “overly flattering, even to the point of bootlicking,” and it vividly reflected the “cowardly” aspect of Taros’s character.
If it was truly Taros who had written the piece, once he learnt of Angel’s advancement and that he had almost stepped into the True Knowledge, as well as being a member of the research institution, with the backing of Illusion Demon Island, Barbarian Cave, and a host of wizards, it was completely possible for him to choose to cower.
“Could it really be him?” A hint of darkness flashed in Angel’s eyes.
“Who is it?” Frode asked in confusion.
Angel narrowed his eyes slightly; he had almost forgotten this person, and yet they had chosen such a method to reappear.
“It’s nothing.” Angel composed himself, knowing these private vendettas need not be shared with others.
Angel gently set the stack of papers back on the table: “Although it’s not comprehensive, the information conveyed is mostly true.”
Although Frode was already stunned by the revelation, he couldn’t help but waver.
Initially, he thought the articles were too exaggerated and perhaps one-sided. But now that even Angel had acknowledged that the content was essentially factual, it meant one thing: Angel had not only progressed to being an Official Wizard, he had indeed created a Law, and was halfway into the True Knowledge!
Frode’s heart was filled with too much shock and confusion, but he didn’t know where to start with his questions, and in the end, he simply lowered his head and sighed deeply.
Regardless of the circumstances, Angel’s promotion was undoubtedly a great event, especially since I am now one of Angel’s supporters. The higher Angel’s strength, the greater my future achievements will be. It was a scenario where a loss for one would mean a loss for both, and glory for one meant glory for all.
“You seem to have something on your mind?”
Frode sighed, “I’m just very moved. Fortunately, I joined the lord’s command early. Otherwise, I would probably be feeling just as anxious and conflicted as my peers right now.”
The complexity of their feelings, of course, came from someone who had caught up with them later, surpassing their efforts of ten, several decades, or even nearly a hundred years in just a few short years.
As for the anxiousness, it was because Angel’s promotion had not yet been confirmed.
Of course, there were those who had sought out the opinions of Prophet Wizards, but the prophecy faction was inherently scarce, and when asked about Angel, this group of wizards had a very consistent response—they smiled without answering.
This only fueled the rampant speculation in Sky Mechanical City, where everyone was waiting for a result.
After a long period of reflection, Frode finally calmed his emotions and was ready to think about deeper issues, “Now that the lord has been promoted, is it time to consider acquiring new authorities?”
To Frode, what mattered most at the moment was the Wilderness of Dreams. Originheart City might seem to be developing quite well, but due to incomplete laws, there were many inconsistencies in the Wilderness of Dreams. The residents of Originheart City were actually aware of this, but they knew very little. Since they were still adapting to the new city, no significant reactions had occurred yet.
However, living here, Frode felt that many aspects were just too artificial, and perfection as soon as possible would naturally be the best.
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Angel: “To gain the core authority as soon as possible, I plan to find the magic rune scroll that increases luck before obtaining the authority.”
Frode was somewhat disappointed but understood that this was already the best consideration. After all, without the attribute of luck, if the next authority that came was still inconsequential, it would be as good as nothing.
After discussing many inconsequential matters for so long, Angel finally brought up official business.
About the matter concerning Popota, although Angel had received a suggestion from Sanders, he also wanted to hear Frode’s take on it, especially from the perspective of dreams.
Half an hour later, Angel left the Wilderness of Dreams, returning to reality.
Frode’s opinion, in fact, was not too different from Sanders’s conclusion, but one point did inspire Angel greatly.
At the moment when Popota was about to die, and his soul was about to fall into the Abyss due to the oath previously sworn, pull the Consciousness Spark into the Wilderness of Dreams.
The key point here was the complete severance of the soul from the Consciousness Spark.
In this way, even if the Demon God noticed the soul, now hollow without the Consciousness Spark, and sought to trace its origins, it would be in vain.
As for how to sever it, it might be difficult for others, but for Angel, it was simple. It could be accomplished through the authority of the “Gatekeeper”.
Having synthesized the opinions of both Sanders and Frode, Angel already had a vague answer in mind.
He was inclined to agree to the trade proposed by Hua Que.
However, even if he agreed, there were two prerequisites. First, the oath Popota had given to the Demon God could not involve sacrificing everything he had. Otherwise, even if Angel severed the connection between the soul and the Consciousness Spark, the Demon God could still trace it to the Wilderness of Dreams if it wished to do so.
The second prerequisite was that Hua Que must not reveal their trade to Popota, not even a little. Only when Popota died naturally, and his soul went to the Abyss while his Consciousness Spark was drawn into the Wilderness of Dreams, could the truth be revealed to him. In that case, even if the Demon God examined Popota’s soul memories, it would find nothing, thereby maximizing the chances of avoiding detection.
If Popota already knew about this deal, Angel would also refuse the trade.
After returning to reality, Angel immediately conveyed this message to Hua Que.
Hua Que’s response provided Angel with some reassurance.
Popota’s oath was the sacrifice of his soul after his death. To prevent Popota from worrying, Hua Que indeed had not told him about her trade with Angel.
With these two prerequisites satisfied, Angel also agreed to Hua Que’s trade.
After finalizing the deal with Hua Que, Angel left the quiet chamber.
With that matter resolved, he prepared to meet with Lady Kimberly. He was also curious as to why the Research Institute had suddenly reached out to him.
What could it be?
