The Low-key Evil Wizard BOSS-Chapter 72 - 10: The Next Evil Spirit Target

A furious fire roared to life.

It engulfed the corpse of Rat King Bucky.

Carrying the black monster suitcase, Zorn and Isaac disappeared into the depths of darkness, illuminated by the blazing light.

Burning the Rat King’s body would destroy a lot of evidence.

Although the news that a [Fighting Master] and a [Rat Catcher] had killed the Rat King would be discovered and spread by the other Transcendents hiding here, it wouldn’t bring the animosity of the officials or the Church down on the "killers."

A [Rat Catcher] killing a [Rat King]—wasn’t that perfectly natural?

In fact, if the "killers" revealed their identities, they would even receive due praise and recruitment offers.

Zorn, in his identity as a [Fighting Master], had nothing to worry about.

The only problem was that the [Rat Catcher] would face some trouble.

But this was the price one had to pay for shouldering honor and Merit.

Traveling together, the two passed through the gloomy underground tunnels, crossed the [Boundary Gate], and waded through waist-deep floodwaters before finally emerging from the sewers into a curtain of pouring rain.

’Any later and we really would’ve been trapped deep underground.’

When the two arrived at the gathering place in the backyard of the Lamp Heart Tavern,

the Rat Catcher Bevis was already awake and eating the tavern’s tripe and bread soup.

He was still weak, but his life was no longer in danger.

Just as Zorn had said, killing the Rat King was the only way to save his teacher.

Seeing this, Isaac wept with joy, and everyone rushed to comfort him.

A joyous mood filled the small room.

The story of the old flame’s demise was successfully rewritten by Zorn’s hand.

While everyone was enjoying the wonderful moment, Zorn slipped away unnoticed.

...

Geluo Street.

The manor, in the basement.

Zorn placed the eight vials of Forbidden Blood he had just acquired, one by one, into a Monster Treasure Chest.

These eight vials of Forbidden Blood were mixed with some of the Rat King’s blood.

They needed to be further purified.

Zorn estimated that he would ultimately get six vials of pure Forbidden Blood.

He had collected 34 vials previously, and now he had another 6.

’A full forty vials of Forbidden Blood. If I use them well, they could be incredibly powerful.’

As he thought, Zorn’s gaze slowly swept across his secret basement room.

The previous 34 vials of Forbidden Blood had all been secretly deposited by Zorn into the Calamity Origin Land.

This time, Zorn planned to keep the unpurified Forbidden Blood here in the secret room’s Monster Treasure Chest.

In this secret basement, there were more than a dozen Monster Treasure Chests and suitcases of various sizes that Zorn had gradually acquired.

Nourished by the Calamity Black Mist, Zorn would be able to sense it instantly if anyone touched his Monster Treasure Chests, or even entered this secret room.

If an intrusion occurred, Zorn could use the Calamity Black Mist as a bridge to arrive here instantly.

’The Ogrande Daily has been constantly reporting information about Extraordinary Studies lately.’

’The market for Monster Treasure Chests will open up soon. I need to start preparing for it.’

’The Witches from the High Mountains are especially good at raising these kinds of small Extraordinary creatures.’

’Witches, Monster Treasure Chests, a breeding farm... that has a nice ring to it.’

’Also!’

Zorn quietly mused, gently rubbing his palms.

’My funds have also become more abundant. In a little while, I should be able to talk to Bishop Teresa about resources related to the [Magical Castle].’

[Magical Castle]

It is one of the strange and mysterious "Magical Creatures" in the Extraordinary World.

They possess an "Inner World" that can be expanded and contracted at will.

A Wizard can invest resources to transform this "Inner World" into their own [Wizard’s Castle].

For example, by adding a stable Barrier.

Developing a Steam Laboratory for research.

Constructing a Kano’s Gate for sealing purposes.

And establishing a Wizard’s Collection Warehouse for gathering and storing other resources.

A normal castle, once fixed in place, cannot be moved.

But a [Magical Castle], by retracting its "Inner World,"

can be folded down to the size of a suitcase and conveniently carried away.

A small-scale deployment can also take on the size and appearance of a "Forest Cottage."

It can be used normally without taking up much space.

The only problem is that [Magical Castles] are not only expensive but also extremely rare. Even with money, you might not be able to buy one.

Fortunately, the High Mountain Witches would certainly have resources in this area.

Currently, Zorn was in the process of deepening his cooperation with the High Mountain Witches.

Many of his potions were being sold through the Witches’ channels.

Zorn had made a fortune recently, and the Witches had also profited greatly.

Once their cooperative relationship was more stable, Zorn planned to make this request.

Having calmed down, Zorn began to sort through his future plans and ideas.

’During my battle with the Rat King deep underground, some of the Transcendents secretly observing were clearly members of an Evil God Organization.’

’They were also after the flesh and bones of the Rat King Knight.’

’In the original timeline, within the [Blood Shadow Rose] organization, besides sponsoring "Zorn Corick," they most likely also had two other Sequences based on flesh-and-bone remains.’

’One in Ogrande City, and the other in Saintisman.’

’The Ogrande City branch of the Blood Shadow Rose originally loved to stir up trouble, plotting to pull off something big in Ogrande City, to carve an indelible Mark, and lay the groundwork for awakening the terrifying Blood Shadow Rose Witch.’

’But this time... they found a clue to some treasure and started digging for it instead.’

’They’re completely ignoring what’s happening in the outside world.’

’During this time, Joliya has been reporting to me every few days via a ritual. The [Blood Shadow Rose]’s excavation is progressing steadily.’

’The more it’s like this, the more satisfying it is.’

At this thought, Zorn couldn’t help but smile.

’Also...’

’This time, those lunatics from the Forbidden Bloodline took a huge loss.’

’Not only did I "purify" their nest with an [Evil Spirit Calamity], but I also reaped the Rat King from under their noses.’

’They didn’t get a single thing and suffered heavy losses. It was a catastrophic failure for them!’

’Knowing their insane style, they’re bound to try and get even. This is definitely something I can use.’

’If they want to cause trouble, I can totally cooperate with them to pull off something vicious and put some pressure on the Church in Ogrande City.’

’But the [Forbidden Bloodline] no longer has any flesh-and-bone-remnant power in Ogrande City.’

’I need a new Evil Spirit target.’

Although Zorn had no leads at the moment, the authorities would definitely have information on this.

Cooperating with the authorities would be the first step for Zorn to find detailed clues about the next Evil Spirit Creature.

He left the secret basement.

Zorn went to his study, picked up a fountain pen, pulled out a sheet of letter paper, and began to write.

Soon, a letter addressed to Officer Ansel was finished.

The content was simple: he would arrive at the Fog Zone Police Station on time the day after tomorrow.

In his letter to Zorn, Ansel had mentioned other Transcendents and an "assessment."

Clearly, Zorn wasn’t the only one invited by the police station.

At the same time... one also had to possess sufficiently rich Extraordinary Knowledge to qualify as a consultant.

By the time Zorn finished the letter,

the sky had already grown dim.

It was time for dinner.

And tonight’s dinner was a "Rat King’s Heart feast."

There were four Golden Rat King’s Hearts in total.

About three-quarters of one heart was given to Isaac and his teacher.

The other three naturally belonged to Zorn.

Digesting all these Rat King’s Hearts would greatly strengthen Zorn’s own heart and, to some extent, increase the capacity limit of his Gang Qi and Evil Energy.

It had to be said, the chef, Beretta, was truly skilled.

She had prepared the Golden Rat King’s Heart in various ways: braised, steamed, deep-fried, and even as meatballs.

Naturally, Zorn didn’t hold back and ate his fill.

...

After several days of continuous rain, the sky finally cleared.

The golden light of dawn spilled onto the streets of every district, which had been washed exceptionally clean.

Ogrande City finally received some momentous good news.

The terrifying, mountain-of-flesh-like Rat King deep underground had been killed by a mysterious Transcendent.

According to rumors, the formidable Transcendent had fought a fierce battle with the Rat King for several hours.

Before finally slaying the fearsome Rat King.

An expressive oil painting by a certain artist, depicting the [Fighting Master] and the [Rat King Knight]...

...was rapidly circulated along with this blockbuster news in today’s Ogrande City Steam Daily.

Almost every pedestrian on the street had a copy of the newspaper, checking for the latest information on the rat infestation.

...

Inside the North Ring Street Police Station.

’This really is good news.’

Zorn couldn’t help but smile after finishing today’s Steam Daily.

As he put down the newspaper,

in the waiting room—not spacious, but bright with the morning sun—

the other two people who, like Zorn, had come to the police station to become consultants, came into his view.

Near the window,

was a middle-aged man in his early thirties.

He wore a brown trench coat, a bowler hat, and a pair of shiny leather shoes. It was clear that he had a rather tall and sturdy build.

Notably, the black "toothbrush" mustache he sported added a great deal to his overall appearance.

Like Zorn, he was also reading the Steam Daily.

Across from Zorn sat a woman, also in her early thirties.

She wore a blue, floral-decorated gauze hat. Her skin was very fair, and it was obvious she knew how to take care of herself. Pale golden hair cascaded over her shoulders and back, and her white plaid dress complemented her serene temperament perfectly.

"I never would have thought that a [Fighting Master] Sequence could be so powerful!"

At that moment, the mustached man, having also finished the paper, spoke up.

His voice was rough and powerful.

The three people in the small room were all Transcendents, so they didn’t have many reservations about their conversation.

"In my experience, most of the [Fighting Master] Sequence live and die in underground fighting rings."

"In the underground fighting market of the Saintisman Realm, there are [Fighting Masters] from all over."

"They use their fists as weapons, fighting and killing each other until one can no longer stand."

"Some [Fighting Masters] even die in the ring."

"It’s a truly cruel and bloody scene."

"But this is the first time I’ve ever seen a [Fighting Master] capable of killing a Rat King as huge as a mountain."

The mustached man remarked with his rough voice, showing off his extensive knowledge and experience in the field of Extraordinary Studies.

"What do you two make of this business with the [Fighting Master] and the [Rat King]?"

The mustached man looked at the fair-skinned lady and the young nobleman, Zorn.

Only those with rich Extraordinary Knowledge could serve as consultants for the police station.

The three of them might be participating in and discussing Extraordinary events together in the future; they needed to know if the others truly had the necessary foundation.

In the small room, bathed in the morning light, a silent game had already begun.