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Chapter 123 : The Forging Crucible
The war drums of the Twelfth District had begun to beat, and every apprentice within Blackstone Spire felt the shift in the air. It was a palpable tension, a thickening of the atmosphere that spoke of imminent conflict and the brutal winnowing that would precede the Sacred Tower Qualification Battle.Grimm stood beside Lafey on a training ground that had seen a sudden surge in activity. All around them, apprentices honed their spells, tested new alchemical concoctions, and formed impromptu alliances. The usual solitary focus of sorcerous study had been replaced by a grim, collective preparation."They're calling it the 'Scythe'," Lafey stated, her voice calm despite the half of her face that remained a desiccated ruin. The tiny green sprouts at the border of the dead tissue continued their agonizingly slow work. "The Nineteenth District's bloated ranks are the wheat, and we are the blade that will cut them down to a manageable harvest."Grimm nodded, his gaze sweeping over the bustlin
Chapter 122 : The War Drum Sounds
Grimm rushed back to Mentor Peranos's laboratory on the seventy-ninth floor of Blackstone Spire. In the room, he found Mentor's wife Alice, Valo, Gahai, and a strange woman completely wrapped in white bandages. Catching his breath, Grimm quietly bowed to Alice.Alice was a gourmet. Aside from the extra mouth on her palm, she appeared no different from an ordinary human woman. Though Grimm had rarely spoken with her, she had always been kind and exuded genuine warmth—a gentle, approachable woman."Grimm, your mentor has stepped out. This is your senior sister..." Alice said gently."You may call me Ysandre. Mentor told me about your creative solution to the physical damage caused by the Repulsion-Attraction Force. It shows remarkable ingenuity." The senior sister's voice was icy, faintly sinister, and sharp. Her eyes, visible between the white bandages, held a deathly gray indifference.Grimm's jaw dropped, staring dumbfounded at the strange woman he'd noticed upon entering. This was t
Chapter 121 : The Silent Guardian
Outside Lafey's cottage stood Yoric, Yorkiana, Binson, and Robin, along with several other apprentices Grimm had seen but didn't know well—presumably Crimson Banner members on good terms with Lafey.Grimm "floated" down from the sky, landing. "What happened to Lafey?""Grimm, you should go in and see for yourself. We've never seen Sister Lafey take such a loss and remain so calm. She kicked us all out." Yoric's expression was grim and helpless."Right." Grimm nodded and entered the room, leaving the others outside.Yoric sighed. "Grimm's here now. Let's disperse..."As the crowd slowly left, leaving only Yoric, Yorkiana, Binson, and Robin, Robin suddenly spoke up hesitantly. "Did you notice... Grimm didn't use any spell to fly here just now?"Huh? Now that he mentioned it, the others realized it was true. Grimm had indeed arrived without any apparent spellcasting.Binson's jaw dropped. "Has Grimm advanced to a full Sorcerer? Only full Sorcerers can sense natural forces and float with
Chapter 120 : The Dual Forces
Sunlight streamed through the laboratory window, illuminating the workbench. The air was fragrant with the aroma of Bitterleaf Wine, a scent both mellow and slightly astringent that lingered pleasantly."This Repulsion-Attraction Force spell," Peranos explained, "as a Sorcerer's Apprentice without the ability to guide natural forces, you can only use your own body as the central point for repulsion and attraction to form effective attacks and defenses. But once you become a full Sorcerer, you can use this Geocentric Stone to connect with the earth's ley lines, allowing you to freely wield these forces."He paused, seeming thirsty, and took a sip of the Bitterleaf Wine, smacking his lips as he savored the bitterness.After jotting down some notes, Grimm frowned. "And implanting this Geocentric Stone will truly cause irreversible skin fissures?"This was the third time he'd asked the same question. The so-called permanent skin damage was exactly what had happened to Peranos—his entire s
Chapter 119 : The Purple Key
On the seventy-ninth floor of Blackstone Spire, in Peranos's laboratory, the mentor stared dumbfounded at the three heads before him. Sensing the unique negative energy characteristic of Dark Sorcerers, his eyes, set in a face like a stitched-up leather ball, nearly popped out of their sockets. He examined the negative energy within the heads over and over, seemingly unable to believe the evidence before him.After a long while, Peranos finally became aware of his undignified display in front of his disciple. He stiffened his expression, trying to appear as if he'd seen such things countless times. But seeing Grimm's poorly suppressed amusement, he knew his earlier reaction hadn't gone unnoticed. With a displeased snort, he grumbled, "Well? Explain. Since when have Dark Sorcerers become so common, appearing in groups on the Sorcerer Continent, only to be eliminated by a single apprentice?""Yes, Mentor."Grimm then recounted his entire journey—his training, observations, deductions, a
Chapter 118 : The Overseer's Gaze
On his return to the academy, Grimm maintained his walking training, but his pace was significantly faster now, driven by clear purpose.With the Pale Mask firmly in place, he moved with swift, sure strides. Slung over his shoulder, alongside the knight's greatsword, was a bag containing the heads of the three "Dark Sorcerers." He wondered what reward Mentor Peranos would grant for eliminating three such targets. The thought brought a flicker of anticipation and private amusement.But he would leave that for Peranos to worry about. The reward was secondary; the true value lay in the mission's experience and the knowledge gained.Twenty days later, in Bramblethorn Forest, Grimm sat atop the peak of a giant tree. Clouds obscured the moon and stars. By the light of his Indestructible Flame, he took out the "Devil's Contract," using his soul to carefully feel out the text upon it."Such fascinating script. It can be understood through the soul itself. This writing seems to be a natural im
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