Wizard: Adventures in Two Worlds-Chapter 556 - 11: Flame Gate

"Tap... Tap..."

The exquisite cane rhythmically struck the floor as Carl, wearing a wide Wizard Robe, slowly approached a room.

The room was small but meticulously furnished.

Even though he wasn’t very knowledgeable about antiques, he could see that most of the items here had been enriched by time.

Each one was extremely valuable.

"Carl Bergman, the most outstanding and mysterious Wizard in the Magic Forest for thousands of years."

A hoarse, aged voice sounded:

"In less than a hundred years on the path of the Wizard, he achieved the Second Ring and consecutively killed several bloodlines from the Green family."

"Truly..."

"Remarkable!"

Hmm?

Carl raised an eyebrow:

"I didn’t expect that, on the Eastern Kingdom Continent, there would be someone who knows about the events that once happened in the Magic Forest?"

"The Gods and Wizards had agreements, but that doesn’t mean all ties have been severed." An elderly man in a white robe emerged from a screen-like setup:

"Especially for the upper echelons of each country, engaging with the Wizard World is an essential task."

"It’s you!" Carl squinted:

"Duke Alf!"

Alf August, one of the four current Dukes of the Gando Kingdom, the August family carries the bloodline of the Ancient Gods.

Moreover.

The aura around the Duke before him was fiercely robust, his spiritual power unwaveringly strong, he was clearly a Second Tier Holy Knight and a Second Ring Wizard.

"President?"

"It’s me."

Alf nodded with a smile:

"The Royal City houses a million residents, the power of Wizard Apprentices, if unchecked, could cause quite a stir."

"So I took the position of Association President to manage the members within the association."

Carl realized.

Who would have thought that the Association President was the Duke of Gando Kingdom, a Holy Knight.

Not only a Holy Knight, but also a Second Ring Wizard.

On reflection, it’s quite understandable.

Holy Knights can live for five hundred years, a lengthy period enough for him to elevate his Wizard cultivation to the Second Ring.

To the ordinary, Wizards seem very mysterious, but to the kingdom’s upper echelon, they likely possess Wizard legacies.

In this light, Grey Robed Wizard Adison is not the only Second Ring Wizard on the Eastern Kingdom Continent.

Second Ring,

There are quite a few!

Just not publicly.

Contemplating, Carl spoke:

"President called me over, is there something?"

"Yes."

Alf nodded:

"Recently, the Green family of the Sixth Ring Tower sent a message, requesting assistance in capturing or killing you."

Carl’s expression darkened.

Even though he had escaped to the Wizard Desert, the Green family still didn’t intend to let him go.

"Don’t worry."

Alf smiled:

"Even if the Green family is strong, they are useless where the glow of the Gods shines."

"We replied out of courtesy, with no intention of meddling in your feud."

"Thank you, Duke." Carl breathed a sigh of relief.

Though he was Third Tier, many means couldn’t be utilized here; if it really came to a fight, he might not manage to subdue the opponent.

"You should call me President." Alf stroked his graying beard:

"Vice President Mr. Tai Chi."

"Yes." Carl acknowledged:

"President!"

"Actually..." Alf gestured Carl to sit, pulling over a soft chair:

"I’m curious how you became a Second Ring Wizard in just a few decades."

"And a Holy Knight!"

"I took over three hundred years to achieve this, even with family resources."

"Chance." Carl’s expression remained placid:

"Back in the Black Swamp, I received the legacy of a Third Ring Witch Demon and went through some events in the Magic Forest."

"Fortunately, I accomplished something."

"The Third Ring Witch Demon’s legacy?" Alf frowned, seeming to remember something, a moment of realization flickered in his eyes:

"Is it that one..."

"There was a rumor in the Royal City, about a powerful Witch Demon appearing here, eventually falling into slumber."

Carl nodded.

He had given an explanation, what the other thought was irrelevant to him.

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"Alf is dying!"

On the way back, Carl pondered.

When he mentioned receiving the Witch Demon’s legacy, he could distinctly feel the emotional waves from the other side.

Excitement, greed, desire...

While Witch Demons aren’t strong in many aspects, they possess unique methods to extend life.

Even a Second Ring Witch Demon can live seven to eight hundred years.

For Alf, whose life was nearing its end, the temptation to live two to three hundred more years was immense.

"Still early!"

"This meeting was just to familiarize with each other; even if he wants the Witch Demon legacy, he would find another opportunity."

"For now, there’s no rush."

Even Alf wouldn’t easily offend a Second Ring Wizard, hence the possibility of forcibly seizing the legacy was slim.

The greatest likelihood is a trade.

Carl was indeed curious what the other could offer for such a trade.

Of course, he couldn’t let his guard down; should the other attempt forceful measures, he had ways to counteract.

In the following months, Carl joined several noble gatherings with Yura, Shalin, and others, getting to know the upper echelon’s lifestyle while making acquaintances.

The gatherings were filled with lavishness, splendor...

The frontline war seemingly hadn’t affected them at all.

But such good times didn’t last long; with the frontline battlefield’s collapse, the nobles in the rear became panicked.

Some nobles quietly left the Royal City, fleeing to the Sake Kingdom for refuge, while others were forcibly conscripted to the battlefield.

Momentarily.

The clouds of war shrouded the entire Royal City.

Remiller also returned to the battlefield, forcing Carl’s plan to obtain Source Material from the Divine Domain to be postponed.

Several months passed again.

Alf, being a Duke, also went to the frontline.

"The situation is dire!"

Reading the newspaper, although the Gando Kingdom was trying hard to conceal, reporting numerous victories, the battle lines wouldn’t deceive; the army of the Kolon Kingdom was already appearing in nearby towns.

Rumors flew about, causing public unease.

Putting down the newspaper, Carl gently shook his head:

"Not my concern."

......

Divine Domain Fragment.

A new Wizard Tower stood at the center.

This Wizard Tower was reconstructed from two Wizard Towers, retaining their advantages and enhancing its Tier to a certain degree.

Sitting at the top level.

One could more distinctly sense the Star Realm Energy.

Below the Wizard Tower was an erupting active volcano, and torrents of fiery flames enveloped the magma continuously spewed.

Amidst the magma, a palace was faintly visible.

Fire God Palace!

With a county-sized Divine Domain Fragment, it was enough to place a volcano, assisting Carl in his cultivation.

Dense Fire Element aura permeated the entire Divine Domain Fragment, coupled with vast Star Realm Energy falling from the sky.

The combination.

was steadily increasing Carl’s cultivation.

"It’s done!"

"Flame Gate!"

Third Ring Witchcraft - Flame Gate.

It can create a portal to another location anywhere, allowing instant battlefield evacuation.

Naturally.

This witchcraft has many inconveniences compared to the more powerful Fourth Ring Void Secret Great Witchcraft.

For example.

It requires substantial preparation beforehand, making it easy to interrupt.

Secondly.

The teleportation distance can’t be too far and leaves traces, likely enabling pursuit.

There are perks too.

Coordinates can be set; near-coordinate teleportation can drastically shorten casting time.

"Coordinates can be set in the fireplace, when escaping, throw the magic materials to the ground, silently think of the location, and then teleport directly into the fireplace. This scenario feels strangely familiar..."

With a smile, Carl left the Divine Domain Fragment.