2025-10-09 15:02:27The succession of pronouncements declaring Grimm's acquittal, coupled with the disappearance of the six-pointed star magic array binding his feet, left Grimm feeling as though he'd been transported to another world. His body grew light, and he slumped weakly into the chair, his gaze turning towards the wizard standing in the direction of Blackstone Spire Wizard Academy.
Without experiencing an interrogation chamber of this calibre, a wizard apprentice could scarcely comprehend the crushing oppression within.
After all, this was a full twelve wizards conducting the interrogation from their lofty positions!
"Grimm..."
The Blackstone Spire wizard's voice was deliberately measured, causing Grimm's heart to clench. His body, which had just begun to relax, instinctively tensed once more as he watched the wizard warily.
But then, the black cat suddenly leapt before Grimm and stood up in a human-like posture, saying, "Heh heh, old chap, let me
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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
Chapter 117 : A Pact of Deceit
Thump!The young girl fell to her knees, and instantly, Brutal Bear and the others followed suit. Grimm, disguised as Viper, did the same."Great Demon God, I offer these one hundred souls in exchange for your divine power to conceal this energy aura upon me, allowing your most faithful servant to gather more souls for you."The girl's voice was halting but filled with sincere reverence, as if she were willing to dedicate her entire being to the magnificent presence before her.She placed several black stones before the mirror. The surface of the mirror rippled slowly, like flowing quicksilver. After more than ten minutes, the "quicksilver" had completely enveloped the stones, and they vanished."An acceptable offering. Your wish shall be granted!"The Demon God's voice held a note of pleasure. A stream of pure, wondrous energy slowly emerged, thread by thread, flowing into the girl's body.An expression of extreme excitement and blissful intoxication spread across her face. She let o
Chapter 116 : The Soul Trade
Bangel City, situated at the border between the Blackstone Spire Sorcerer Academy and the Ivory Castle Sorcerer Academy in the Twelfth District of the Seven Rings Sacred Tower, was a major metropolitan hub. A constant flow of merchants, knights, and adventurers gave it an atmosphere of compatibility, inclusivity, and exploration. This open city's status and importance rivaled that of any famous seaport.On the Sorcerer Continent, two types of places often bred Dark Sorcerers: remote, uninhabited regions, and borderlands like this, where two major powers met. These junctions were melting pots, their nobles often descendants of Sorcerers from conflicting factions with historical grievances—a perfect environment for certain Dark Sorcerers to flourish.Grimm sat in a tavern near the city gate, statue-like, watching the endless stream of people coming and going, occasionally sipping fine wine. This was no lowly mercenary knight dive; Grimm occupied a refined private room, attracting no att
Chapter 115: Shadows of Deceit
"So, you've been invited by that one as well," the Dark Sorcerer finally spat out after a long pause.Grimm's mind raced as he analyzed the hidden meaning behind those words. Was their destination, Bangel City, some kind of gathering place for Dark Sorcerers? That seemed... excessive. If true, he couldn't help but mentally scoff at Mentor Peranos's assessment that the target was merely an apprentice or an extremely weak Dark Sorcerer.The girl in the carriage, seeing the Dark Sorcerer recognize her token, let out a relieved sigh. A smug smile touched her lips. "In that case, order your underlings to step aside."The Dark Sorcerer hesitated, his gaze finally settling on Grimm. A cold sneer twisted his youthful features. "Letting you go is fine. I'll even spare these knights. After all, you'll need them for certain tasks once you join us. However..." His eyes, filled with unconcealed greed, locked onto Grimm. "...I'm claiming this one. A powerful servant like this would make my life muc
Chapter 114 : A Shadow in the Caravan
"Miss, get inside!" The short, fat man—Marlin—startled, yanking the carriage curtain shut. He then turned a stern gaze on Grimm and the others. "You lot…""Sir, we saw nothing, you have our word," one of the veteran mercenary knights cut in smoothly.After Marlin scrutinized them and they all played dumb sufficiently, he gave a dissatisfied grunt and drove the caravan out of the city."What's there to be afraid of? Once we reach Bangel City, I'll be a proper Sorcerer's Apprentice…" the young girl's discontented mumble drifted faintly from the carriage. Grimm paused. Was a full Sorcerer planning to take her as a disciple there?That night, the five mercenary knights sat around a campfire, drinking and eating rations. Marlin and the girl had their own fire by the carriage, eating prepared delicacies.After half a day together, and facing over twenty more days on the road, the burly knights had grown familiar, boasting and joking loudly.The most muscular of them, nicknamed Brutal Bear,
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