All Chapters of 《The Arcanum Algorithm》 : Chapter 71
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Chapter 71 The Wizard's Warning
"So it really is a teleportation mechanism?" Grimm's vision blurred momentarily before he materialised in an unfamiliar location. This time, however, the distance travelled seemed to be only a dozen kilometres or so—not particularly far—and he felt no discomfort. "Hmm?" Grimm turned his head, sensing another secret realm's magical fluctuations approximately two kilometres away. Grimm's spirits lifted. He deliberately unleashed his solar-like mark's fluctuations without restraint, letting them surge forth like a raging storm. Then, summoning his wind elemental bats, he charged towards the secret realm. Meanwhile, atop the bat's back, Grimm examined the newly acquired magic wand. Moments later, a hint of disappointment crossed his features. "Merely a simple wand sealing a thunder magic spell. Its attack strength hovers between 35 and 45. Its characteristics are swiftness, guaranteed penetration, a paralysis effect, and enhanced attack
Chapter 72 The Thornwood's Snare
Having replenished his bodily magic once more, Grimm decided to disregard the secret realms altogether. Instead, he set off casually in a random direction, maintaining constant contact through the crystal ball in the hope of sensing information from the other members of his squad. Though he had suppressed the fluctuations of his markings, even the ten-point intensity he emitted made Grimm stand out like a torch in the night. Other wizard apprentices who detected him kept their distance. Half a day later. Boom! After the wave of fire, Grimm's mark could no longer conceal its fluctuations, erupting fiercely in all directions. The black-spotted leopard that had ambushed Grimm seemed to realise he was not to be trifled with. Its agile body dodged the flames nimbly before fleeing in panic. However, Grimm suddenly let out a cold laugh towards a distant clearing before sitting cross-legged to replenish his magic. Through his hunting s
Chapter 73 The Prodigy's Assessment
A mark's fluctuation, no weaker than Grimm's own, surged forth with tremendous force. It resonated with Grimm's mark's fluctuation, forming a peculiar wave-like space. "A formidable figure from another academy? You're the first I've encountered in the trial grounds whose markings exceed thirty." Slowly, a solitary figure emerged from the forest's depths, its face pale as death. Though addressing Grimm, the figure merely gave him a fleeting glance before turning its attention to the white mouse perched on its shoulder. Spotting the rodent upon the figure's shoulder, Grimm's pupils contracted beneath his mask. He tentatively inquired, "Yunli?" Grimm's tentative inquiry proved effective. The figure lifted its head, frowning. "From Blackstone Spire Wizard Academy? But... these past three years, aside from the teachers, Bibilyanna, Soranm, and a few senior brothers and sisters, I haven't seen anyone else. Who are you?" Grimm's mask concealed
Chapter 74 The Snare of the Mooncry
"Yorkiana..." As he hurried along, Ling continued to call out through the crystal ball, hoping to make contact with Yorkiana as soon as possible and determine the distance. Click... Suddenly, Grimm's crystal ball emitted a piercing screech before steadily detecting Yorkiana's presence. She finally made contact with Grimm, her faintly blurred face appearing within the sphere. Grimm exclaimed with delight, "Yorkiana, how are things on your end? Have you made contact with anyone else?" Yorkiana seemed to be running incessantly, the crystal ball jostling about. The half of her small face not concealed by the mask betrayed an anxious expression, so tense she appeared on the verge of tears. "Brother Grimm, Heinrich and I are being pursued by several sorcerer apprentices from the Labyrinth Academy. We've just made contact with Sister Lafey and Sister Robin—we're heading towards the rendezvous point." Heinrich was one of Yorki
Chapter 75 The Despairer's Tide
Snap! A long tongue flickered out, and the Moon Cry vanished. Turning their gaze, the crowd saw half a wizard apprentice's body materialise from a tree trunk nearby. He grinned at them, his long tongue coiled around the Moon Cry. Had Grimm been present, his hunting nose would have detected that this apprentice, capable of merging his body into the tree trunk, was none other than the creature that had followed him for nearly an hourglass's time not long before. "The wizard's apprentice from the Skeleton Bell Tower!" The apprentice wizard from the Labyrinth Academy, who had been poised to catch the moon-cry, saw the figure suddenly appear on the tree trunk. His voice was icy cold, almost forced through gritted teeth, as he spat a stream of black liquid directly at the man. "Heh heh, thanks for the compliment." The figure shrank back and melted directly into the tree trunk. With a splat, black liquid splashed onto the tru
Chapter 76 A Lethal Misunderstanding
Amlock and Lafey remained on high alert, silently enduring the oppressive weight of the Mark emanating from the distant sky. They pushed their power to its absolute limit, poised to unleash their full might in battle at any moment. There was no alternative. Once the Mark value reached ten points, eliminating other wizard apprentices became exceedingly difficult. Moreover, the apprentices were now forming groups, making seizing the Mark an even greater challenge—unless one was utterly desperate. Whoosh! The moment a wind elemental bat appeared within their field of vision, Lafey drew his bow with a sharp jerk. Terrifying life fluctuations and wind elemental surges violently condensed into the arrow. His hawk-like gaze had already locked onto the figure atop the elemental bat, poised to unleash a thunderous strike at any moment. Amlock's form rippled with seven or eight mystic golden patterns, the lines undulating as if alive. The silver lightning
Chapter 77 The Sorcerer's Vow
Grimm's face was pale. The magic expended in that single instant nearly equalled the energy drained during his brief skirmish with Yunli earlier. Fortunately, the protective barrier of the mask had shielded him; otherwise, Grimm would likely have been reduced to mincemeat by Lafey's witchcraft. Lafey froze for a moment. Amlock, who had glimpsed Grimm masked at the Crimson Banner ball days prior, now stared at him, his memory thoroughly shaken. Hesitantly, he asked, "Grimm?" "Mhm." Grimm replied indifferently, still the taciturn, mysterious figure Amlock remembered from the guild gatherings. Grimm's magic was in disarray from the sudden, excessive drain, making even standing a struggle. Yet Amlock remained unaware of the pallor concealed beneath the mask. Witnessing Grimm emerge seemingly unscathed from that terrifying sorcery, Amlock was struck by a profound sense of unfathomable depth. "No wonder, no wonder Lafey aban
Chapter 78 The Unit's Core
Three days later. Binson and Yoric finally reunited with Lafey, Grimm, Yorkiana, and Robin, forming a complete small group. Now, had Grimm not possessed such formidable strength, Lafey and Amlock's groups might well have joined forces. Yet with Grimm's emergence, Amlock—ambitious and unwilling to settle for mediocrity—naturally declined to team up with Lafey. As for Heinlo, despite Yorkiana's pleas to stay, he departed citing unwillingness to be a liability. Coupled with what Grimm's group had previously heard from Yorkiana, this sudden departure caused them to revise their opinion of this obscure wizard's apprentice. After a moment of heated discussion, the group gathered around Lafey in a circle. Lafey sat upon a fallen tree trunk, his legs casually crossed in a rather unkempt manner. Holding a forked branch he'd picked up, he pointed earnestly at the map. Now that we're here, probability suggests the next secret realm openin
Chapter 79 A Gathering Storm
Four days later. "Hmph. Blackstone Spire Wizard Academy, eh?" A somewhat mocking voice emerged from the woman as she surveyed the six figures before her. This female wizard apprentice bore an hourglass-shaped mark upon her forehead. Her black hair was parted in the middle, and a conspicuous scar graced the corner of her right eye. A high-slit skirt revealed a pair of fair, long legs, while in her hand lay a constantly writhing whip. It was unclear whether this whip was some form of plant life or a rare magical artefact. Accompanying this sorceress apprentice were no fewer than thirteen fellow apprentices, forming a formidable procession. Lafey sneered coldly, "From the Hourglass Academy of Time? Hmph. Do you truly believe that because the Son of the Sun defeated Golden Eye, the Hourglass stands above Blackstone Spire?" Only yesterday, the Despairer of the Hourglass Academy, known as the Son of the Sun, had nearly chased Bibilya
Chapter 80 The Second Altar
With a surge of turbulent magical energy, the second secret realm of the trial ground opened. Perched atop the colossal tree, Lafey's single eye transformed into an eagle's gaze, its vision surpassing human limits. He bellowed downwards: "Southeast, six thousand eight hundred metres!" "Right, understood. We'll go stake out a spot then." Yoric responded with a grunt before charging towards the portal, axe raised, radiating a savage aura that made him resemble a barbaric caveman. Robin's colossal steel-maned beast let out a thunderous bellow. The ground rumbled violently as it charged headlong towards the secret realm, its immense frame crushing and uprooting grasses and trees in its path with terrifying, exaggerated force. Robin bellowed from afar, "Lafey, you lot had best hurry up!" "Ah! My dear wife, wait for me! I haven't boarded yet..." Binson's voice echoed from afar. Two enormous leaf-like wings sprouted