Wizard: Adventures in Two Worlds-Chapter 453 - 012 wedding
The Wizard Tower slowly lifted off the ground and eventually disappeared into the clouds.
Carl walked to the edge of the tower’s base, looked down somewhat helplessly, and shook his head.
"To think I was bold enough to hold a trade fair with such a rudimentary Wizard Tower, I’m probably the only one."
His Wizard Tower had only the most basic of foundations. That is to say, no second floor! There weren’t even walls on the first floor; it was just a crudely constructed base that had a few spells of witchcraft inscribed on it.
The strongest spell of witchcraft, the Dispersion Crystal, was built into the tower’s base, and he had yet to inscribe a second One-Circle Witchcraft.
"Luckily, after the replacement and modification of the floating stones, it became a suspended Wizard Tower, which I can take wherever I go."
Heh... "Mine can truly be taken wherever I go!"
Other suspended Wizard Towers, although movable, have many limitations, but Carl’s was different.
He could store his Wizard Tower within a Divine Domain Fragment and take it out whenever needed.
This offered a great convenience.
"Within the range of the Wizard Tower, I could even challenge a Second Circle Wizard, fearless of any First Ring."
"In the Magic Forest, I finally have some basis."
But... Carl raised both hands. "To forge iron, one must be strong oneself!"
There was no rush to explore the collapsing Divine Domains of Otherworlds; for now, he planned to focus on building up his strength.
「After some time.」
BOOM!
The Battle Aura within his body surged, gathering behind him through his hair to form a towering Buddha statue, its hands gently lifting.
Thousand Buddha Hands!
Carl’s hands shifted through Seal Techniques, like over ten palms simultaneously forming seals, then suddenly converging into a single palm print.
Vajra Dissolve!
BANG!
The air in front of him was struck as if by a massive hammer, abruptly whipping up a violent wave with gusts of wind sweeping across dozens of meters.
"Good!"
Carl’s eyes lit up. "Ten Hands Realm!"
"It’s finally a success."
Without the aid of the Wizard Tower, without using any tendrils, he had reached the Ten Hands Realm solely through his own Cultivation.
"With my perfected Bronze Body, Ten Hands Realm Thousand Buddha Hands, plus the enhancement of witchcraft, I should be able to withstand a One-Circle Late Stage Wizard now."
"Up next..."
Carl turned his head, looking at the Hou Whale egg not far away, his throat rolling, his eyes ablaze with fervor.
"If I break through the Bronze Body, I could dominate the First Ring unbeaten!"
FLAP, FLAP...
Just as he planned to continue his training, a messenger bird hit the Barrier.
Hmm? "Harvey is getting married to Gerry?"
「...」
Harvey was his nominal disciple, and Gerry had helped a lot with the shop; he needed to attend the wedding.
"Tutor!"
Today, Harvey was dressed in Knight’s formal attire, his hair meticulously groomed, the whole person looking radiant.
"Congratulations!"
Carl nodded, handing over the prepared gift. "Be good to your wife; she shouldn’t move around too much right now."
"Yes."
Harvey smiled awkwardly, as the two were marrying because of a child, and Gerry’s stomach was even beginning to show.
Indeed, extra care was needed at this time.
"Tutor, this way, please. Aunt has prepared a place specially for you."
All along the way, various scrutinizing gazes and covert mental fluctuations swept by; Carl was accustomed to this.
As one who had slain a Late First Ring powerhouse, attracting attention at the wedding was natural.
However, among them were likely more than a few ’enemies’.
"Mr. Conni!"
"Anglie!"
The two had met before and now sat down at the same table. Carl couldn’t help but twitch the corner of his mouth as he glanced at the other.
"A First Ring Middle Stage Wizard!"
"You’ve got to be kidding me? How did he catch up so quickly? What sort of opportunity had he gotten that his Cultivation advanced like a rocket?"
"Conni, Anglie."
Nina, dressed in her finest, came over, introducing the handsome man beside her. "Let me introduce you; this is the Great Wizard Cromwell from the Dusk Market."
"He’s also Linda’s brother!"
She emphasized the word ’great’ before ’Wizard,’ which was normally reserved for Second Circle Wizards.
However, her tone was playful, clearly a joke.
"Miss Nina, don’t tease me." Cromwell shook his head with resignation. "I’m just a homeless Wandering Wizard, and I owe much to the Walker family for taking me in."
Their approach attracted many eyes.
Especially those of the high society ladies; their gazes stuck to Cromwell as if magnetized, firmly fixed on him.
This young man was extraordinarily handsome, with chiseled, striking features full of masculine allure.
Even Nina seemed to be all smiles and affection next to him.
"Please take your seats." Nodding towards Carl, Nina looked toward the entrance, her expression subtly changing. "I’ll go welcome the guests."
"Hmm..." Anglie spoke softly, "The Pelo family has sent someone as well?"
Nowadays, the Walker and Pelo families were at loggerheads. If it weren’t for the special nature of the Dream Market, they might have already come to blows.
"Harvey’s wedding this time... those who have come likely have ill intentions."
Unexpectedly, the people of the Pelo family did not start trouble. They simply offered their cold congratulations and then took their leave.
Carl stroked his chin, his gaze flickering.
"Have they set their sights on me? But it’s normal to be targeted after killing a Late First Ring member of their family."
"Congratulations!"
"Many thanks! Many thanks!"
「...」
The wedding ceremony was conducted by an elder of the Scott family, during which the couple exchanged witchcraft rings.
It is said that a long, long time ago, there was a loving couple in the Magic Forest who forged a pair of witchcraft rings for each other.
Any harm coming to the person wearing one of the rings would, under the effect of witchcraft, be partly transferred to the other person.
If one of them died, the other would also perish.
These rings, symbolizing vows and love, later became an indispensable part of wedding ceremonies.
Of course, the real vow rings are only one pair.
"The continuation of the family requires you to branch out and have more children!" Nina was obviously drunk, patting Harvey on the shoulder and laughing through tears. "It’s a pity your grandfather can’t see this moment today..."
"Auntie," Harvey chuckled, "you should go back and rest."
"Yes." Witch Linda supported Nina and spoke to Harvey, "I’ll take her back first. You take care of the front."
"Thank you for your trouble."
"It’s nothing."
As the two women passed the long table where Carl was sitting, Nina broke free from Witch Linda and approached Carl.
"Ca... HIC..." Nina slurred. "Mr. Conni, I have something to tell you."
"Miss Nina." Carl stood up, frowning slightly as he stepped away from her strong smell of alcohol. "Please, go ahead."
"It can’t be said here." Nina grinned and, grabbing his hand, headed towards the upstairs bedroom.
BANG... Dragging Carl into the bedroom, Nina casually locked the door and then slumped against him.
"I appreciate your help with the Ghost-Faced Vine."
"No need," Carl shook his head. "It was what you offered that convinced me. It was a deal beneficial for both sides." 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖
"Regardless, I still need to thank you," Nina spoke softly. "To you, the Ghost-Faced Vine was just an item for trade, but to me, it is the hope for the Walker family’s continuance."
"Thank you!"
"Mr. Karl!"
Carl’s eyes narrowed. She called him Karl, not Conni!
"No." Nina propped her hands on Carl’s shoulders, her red lips close, the smell of alcohol and her fragrance mixing. "It has nothing to do with Old Brin."
"There are always special means in this world that can see through someone’s disguise, even if it’s well done. Right, Mr. Karl from the Six Rings Tower?"
"What do you want?" Carl’s expression darkened.
His identity used to be something he didn’t care about revealing. But now, if it leaked, Gold would surely not let matters rest.
"You’re too nervous." Nina rested her head on Carl’s chest, her hands lightly sliding. "Relax, I won’t tell anyone else about this. It’s of no benefit to me or the Walker family."
"I know you’ve offended Gold of the Green family, so you can’t go to the Kaliem Continent. But staying in the Magic Forest might be good; the Walker family can offer you the help you need."
"Miss Nina," Carl sighed, "can we talk without the handsy stuff?"
He was a man, and from a certain perspective, a virile and vigorous one at that. Being teased by a woman of exceptional figure and looks, it was impossible not to respond.
"Hehe..." Nina looked down, her long hair covering her cheeks, murmuring, "What my father did was wrong, and as his daughter, I should apologize for him. So... this is my way of saying sorry!"
「...」
"What’s going on?" Cromwell’s face was gloomy. "Where’s Nina?"
"She went upstairs with Mr. Conni," Witch Linda frowned. "This is the Walker family’s old house. There are Magic Barriers in place. I don’t know which room they’ve gone to."
"How could this happen!" Cromwell clenched his fists. "I had everything prepared. I even tampered with her. If she’s with another man..."
BANG!
"Search!"
"We must find her!"
He’d invested a lot of time and effort in Nina, all for this day.
And now... the woman who should be in his bed had disappeared without a trace. What’s more, she vanished with another man.
Could he not be anxious?
Witch Linda looked up, her face showing difficulty.
"At this point, even if we find her, it’s probably too late."
