2025-09-05 10:00:30Half a month’s travel brought them to the famous Port of Zelato. Their number had grown by one: a new apprentice named Binson, selected by Arrowize from the thousands tested in the previous two cities. He was, unfortunately, a compulsive talker. And Grimm, by a twist of fate, had become his primary audience.
It had started during the testing in Tamburlain. The boy had been so ecstatic at his selection that he’d whooped and hollered, shattering the solemn atmosphere until even the Sorcerer’s command for silence went unheard. Grimm, standing nearest, had grabbed his arm and gruffly told him to stand still and be quiet.
That single act of pragmatism had condemned him. Grimm now suspected his cause of death would be listed as ‘auditory trauma.’
“Psst,” Binson whispered, his voice carrying easily to everyone in the party. “I’ll tell you a secret, but you can’t tell anyone. Sherry has a birthmark on her backside the size of a dinner plate. I saw it myself when I was o
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Chapter 147 : The Crimson Doll
Seven days later, Grimm found himself once again within the familiar confines of Peranos’ laboratory.“Crimson Doll?” Grimm muttered, the name of the spell and its ominous description stirring memories he had long buried—the puppet king aboard the sea vessel. In hindsight, that puppet king’s bizarre demise during the newcomer trials now seemed far less mysterious. Perhaps some senior apprentice sorcerer, coveting the puppet king’s uncanny artifact capable of summoning sinister dolls, had seized the opportunity to claim it. After all, that woman aboard the vessel had been no stranger to ruthless patience.Peranos chuckled lightly. “Exactly. This is a set of tools I’ve prepared for you: a short-range teleportation scroll, a Radiant Stone, and materials for crafting a Crimson Doll. Once you master the spell using the toxic blood produced through your alchemical body cultivation, the Crimson Doll will become virtually indestructible to ordinary
Chapter 146 : Natural Forces Unleashed
The Face of Truth project was a lifelong endeavor for Grimm, a sprawling undertaking that stretched far beyond the immediate horizon of the Sanctum Trials. Naturally, he would not squander precious time in the months leading up to the critical qualification battles, delving into such a protracted experiment. Yet, the knowledge of the Undying Eye was non-negotiable.After mastering the fundamental structure of the human eye and familiarizing himself with other human-derived methods of external perception, more than four months had quietly passed. During this time, Grimm’s daily life had settled into a disciplined rhythm. Mornings were reserved for lessons under Mentor Peranos on the seventy-ninth floor of Blackstone Spire. Afternoons and evenings were dedicated to studying Undying Flame Sorcery in his modest quarters. Occasionally, he allowed himself the luxury of gathering with Binson, Lafey, and other companions—a rare indulgence in laughter and light conversat
Chapter 145 : The Face of Truth Project
On the seventy-ninth floor of Blackstone Spire, Peranos’ laboratory exuded a chill that shimmered in the frost-laden air. Grimm stood before the central workbench, where two exceptional specimens were displayed: a preserved Foam Frog and a phosphorescent Serpent, both meticulously maintained in an icy containment field powered by advanced magical stones. The surrounding mist wavered, ethereal and cold, like frozen breath.Next to the specimens lay a massive scroll, its center dominated by a pair of human eyes rendered with exquisite precision. Nerve pathways, life-sign reactions, and intricate structures were labeled in staggering detail—elemental storage points, neural electrolytic paths, crystalline lenses, pupils, retinas, and light refraction patterns. Flanking the human ocular diagram were detailed schematics of the Foam Frog’s eyes on one side, and the phosphorescent Serpent’s on the other.The Foam Frog’s pupils were horizontal slits,
Chapter 144 : Foresight and Alchemical Wisdom
Grimm’s small cabin glowed with the soft radiance of suspended magical lamps, forming a shadowless sanctuary around the central workbench. On the bench, three vials contained dark green elixirs, their surfaces swirling faintly with latent arcane energy. Grimm uncorked each one, inhaling cautiously. A trace of disappointment flickered across his face as he muttered, “Even at this concentration, they barely qualify as weak sorcerous poisons. At most, one could perform a single mixed-toxin refinement before the body becomes fully immune to this toxicity.”A sigh escaped him. He glanced at the severed branches and the mottled insects, green and crimson, that lay beside the vials. With a shake of his head, he swept them all into the bin designated for waste.“Well, 108 Constitution. Even a single mixed-toxin refinement counts as a gain,” he reasoned. Grimm carefully gathered the dark green elixirs into a small collection for future use. For a sor
Chapter 143 : Parasitic Origins
Grimm’s vision went black for a heartbeat, and the next moment, he found himself in an unfamiliar place.Warm, gentle magic lights floated around, bathing the space in a soothing glow. The air was alive with a subtle, ordered flow of elemental energy, and beneath his feet lay pristine stone slabs. Each slab was etched with countless runes, forming an intricate design: a great circle enclosing a six-pointed star, the centerpiece of a vast magic array. Grimm stood squarely at its center.“This is…”A familiar voice spoke from behind. Grimm turned and saw the immense platform of the magic array, over thirty meters across, with Peranos standing below, observing him.“You’ve endured more than two sandglass cycles. Not bad. Did you gain anything inside?” Peranos asked with measured curiosity.Grimm bowed quickly. “Master, where is this?”“Blackstone Spire, ninety-n
Chapter 142 : Blackstone Spire: The Hidden Laboratory (Part 3)
Grimm hefted the Hydra Greatsword, a low growl escaping his throat as he swung it with all his strength toward the corroded mass of crystal and metal before him.A resonant hum filled the air. The sword’s vibration echoed in his ears, yet the jagged combination of crystal and metal remained unscathed, impervious to his attack. Grimm’s eyes narrowed, a mix of frustration and intrigue stirring within him. Whatever ancient alchemical technique had forged this structure, it had defied decay to the point of mockery.Still, Grimm’s heart surged with excitement. The faint reverberation hinted at something beneath—an empty space, and judging by the echoes, a vast one at that.He circled the towering protrusion, searching for weaknesses, and soon a jagged tear in a corner caught his eye. Channeling his magic, Grimm cast a cleansing water sphere over the fissure, washing away centuries of dust and revealing a narrow opening. Time
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