Wizard: I Can Refine Everything-Chapter 237 - 21 Joining the Plan
Chapter 237: Chapter 21 Joining the Plan
In the basement, several Wizards, wands in hand, fixed their gazes tightly on the black crow that had suddenly appeared.
They didn’t use their spiritual power to lock on because their probes didn’t detect the crow at all; not through magic power, nor through sonic detection.
Had they not been able to see the crow with their own eyes and feel the pressure it exerted on them, they would have almost believed it to be a hallucination.
“Ga, why is it a bunch of Wizards?” The black crow looked at the Wizards in the basement, seemingly astonished.
Hearing the black crow speak in Wizard Language, the Wizards were somewhat baffled.
How could this crow speak Wizard Language and, moreover, the black crow didn’t seem to be a species from the Red Sun World.
“Could this black crow, with its extraordinary aura, be the Magic Pet of some Wizard?”
An astonishing speculation flashed through the minds of all the Wizards present.
But all the Three Rings Wizards from Luxor Province and the surrounding provinces were currently in this basement, so theoretically, no Three Rings Wizard should be passing through this place.
“What are you, and how come you are down here?” the old Wizard Theodore spoke up first.
“Ga, who are you calling ‘what’? You old coot,” the crow said, sounding a bit angry, “Can’t you see that I am… that I am a crow!”
Theodore was taken aback by the crow’s tone. What was the background of this crow to dare talk back to so many Wizards?
“Master, why bother talking nonsense with this Alien.”
A Wizard, whose entire body radiated life brilliance like the sun, interrupted.
This Wizard eyed the black crow, and the corners of his mouth even revealed a greedy drool. Wizards specialized in Physique Evolution had an innate craving for the Flesh of higher-level creatures; third-level creatures were considered a rare delicacy for them.
This was an instinctive reaction from deep within their Bloodline; some Wizards chose to overcome it, like Richard, but others indulged.
With that, the Wizard reached out his large hand toward the crow.
The mysterious Runes emerged from the flesh in his hand, forming a net of Runes that wrapped around the crow.
“Ga, you want to eat me!” the crow said, as it saw a Wizard reaching out and drooling at it, the feathers instantly ruffling in anger.
“I was really giving you face!”
With those words, the crow didn’t dodge or flee; instead, one of its claws swiftly enlarged, grabbing the Wizard’s large hand.
In the next instant, a scream was heard from the Wizard; black and blue Flames erupted on his palm, which reduced the Third Level Physique Wizard’s hand into a gooey mass of decayed flesh within seconds, and his regenerative abilities were utterly useless against this injury.
The Physique Wizard tried to pull back his hand but found it locked tight by the crow’s claw.
The other Wizards watching the scene fell silent, not one offering to help.
It was clear to the discerning eye that the black crow had not struck a killing blow but merely taught the approachful Wizard a lesson.
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Before long, nothing was left of the Physique Wizard’s entire hand except bone.
Seeing the lesson had been taught sufficiently, Theodore, who had been enjoying the spectacle, finally spoke up, “Crow, bring out your master.”
The black crow glanced at Theodore and then loosened its claw, returning to the fissure in the ground.
Not long after, a Wizard in a black robe flew out from the fissure.
The Wizard’s black robe had an aura of concealment so that the other Wizards couldn’t make out his details, but his face was very unfamiliar. The circle of Three Rings Wizards was small, and except for a few, most were acquainted with the rest within a Floating City.
However, one thing was certain: the black crow indeed belonged to this Wizard.
Because the crow was now perched on the left shoulder of the Wizard in the black robe.
This Plane War had put two Floating Cities into action, both permeating the Linksa Empire. Perhaps this Wizard was from the other Floating City.
Richard, trying to hide his panic, addressed the Wizards in the basement calmly, “Honored Masters, it is serendipity that brought me here. If I have offended, I ask for your forgiveness. May I inquire, Masters, where is this place?”
…
Observing this mysterious Wizard in a black robe, the many Wizards present exchanged glances. Eventually, Theodore spoke.
“Friend, this is Luxor Province in Linksa Empire, Luxor City. Although this place is not at the core of the Linksa Empire, if one is lost, it’s rather difficult to end up here by accident.”
Richard was startled to hear this, not expecting to have strayed into Linksa Empire territory. But on second thought, it made sense.
The Red Soil Plain was not very far from the Linksa Empire, and he had been submerged in the Magma Sea for such a long time, so it was quite normal to end up lost in the area of the Linksa Empire.
“So it turns out I’ve lost my way to Linksa Empire, thank you for your clarification, Master,” said Richard, performing a Wizard’s Salute towards Theodore.
The old Wizard, nearing the end of his life, generally commanded great respect from those below Great Wizard status.
Richard’s politeness was gratifying to Theodore, who was somewhat unable to gauge Richard’s strength, but the formidable crow suggested that this robed Wizard was not weak.
After all, it was a common phenomenon in the Wizard World for Magic Pets to be weaker than their Wizards.
The respect of the powerful is always pleasing.
Theodore chuckled good-naturedly, “Friend, it seems you could use a compass.”
The other Wizards laughed along upon hearing this.
The atmosphere in the underground room also became much more relaxed.
“The compass is probably useless to me,” Richard said helplessly with a shrug of his shoulders, “Magma Sea has magnetic interference.”
“Magma Sea?” The wizard, whose body seemed almost composed of flames, suddenly asked, “You came from the underground Magma Sea?”
Richard nodded, “Exactly.”
Seeing Richard admit it, the wizards in the basement instantly had a change in their gaze.
This Black Wizard did not seem to be a Shaping Wizard who studied the Fire Element, but aside from Shaping Wizards who studied the Fire Element, who would venture into Magma Sea.
And judging from what Richard said, he must have stayed in this Magma Sea for some time, otherwise, he would not be so confused about his bearings.
“It doesn’t sound like the truth.”
Several wizards simultaneously had the same thought cross their minds.
But they were all Black Wizards, and they all had a sense of proportion regarding each other’s secrets.
Regardless of why Richard had come to this underground room, he was still a wizard.
They were now in Otherworld, and moreover, in the enemy’s rear. At this time, any wizard was a friend, a comrade-in-arms. A wizard appearing suddenly could only be beneficial and not harmful to them.
“Since our friend isn’t willing to share, we won’t pry. But since you’ve happened upon our underground room by fate, perhaps you’d like to hear our plans and see if you want to join us,” Theodore said with a laugh.
“Join the plan?”
Richard looked at the table in the center of the underground room, where an extremely detailed map was spread out.
Without guessing, these Three Rings Wizards must be planning some big move.
But his current situation… seemed to leave him no choice to refuse.
Not to mention the Physique Wizard beside him watching him with predatory eyes, just his current location made it difficult for him to stay out of the affair.
He was now in the heart of Luxor Province, in Luxor City. He had heard from Iyad that this province was a crucial one for the Linksa Empire and that the Dragon Beast Knight Order was stationed here.
In such a militaristically significant province, without the help of these Three Rings Wizards, he would find it difficult to return to Wizard Territory unseen.
He was now behind enemy lines. If he were discovered, he was certain to face a hunt by the Linksa Empire’s Fire Lizards.
Although he had Ulysses to assist him, this helper’s tendency to sleep at unexpected times was somewhat unreliable.
After pondering for a moment, Richard made up his mind.
“Could you tell me more about this significant plan you gentlemen are contemplating?”
Seeing Richard not immediately refuse, Theodore knew the matter was as good as settled.
He said with a smile, “We are planning to raid the Dragon Beast Cultivation Base of the Dragon Beast Knights. This base is of paramount importance to them, and if we succeed, our future wars against the Linksa Empire will be much easier.
We were just about to vote by a show of hands.”
Theodore then glanced around the entire underground room.
“Gentlemen, let’s vote with a show of hands.”
Several Three Rings Wizards thought for a moment, and four of them raised their hands, making it five votes in favor with Theodore included, against three.
“The results are clear,” Theodore said with a smile, then he turned to look at Richard, “Friend, do you want to join us?”
“Ahem, I just knew you gentlemen were not planning a small affair. The only question is the profit…”
Although Richard had decided to participate in this operation, he had to keep up the show.
A wizard wouldn’t undertake a venture where the risks did not match the rewards.
“As for the profits… Have you ever heard of the ‘Lost One’?” Theodore’s voice was low as if recounting some incredible secret.
“The ‘Lost One’?”
Richard searched through his memory and was sure he had never heard the name before.
“I am eager to learn more.”
A hint of skepticism flashed in Theodore’s eyes. Normally, a Three Rings Wizard should have encountered some information about the “Lost One.” Why would this wizard not know?
However, Theodore did not give it much thought, assuming Richard must have been newly promoted to Three Rings Wizard and had joined the Plane War or that he hadn’t bothered taking a nominal teaching position at an academy after becoming a Three Rings Wizard.
The impression Ulysses left on them was too profound; how could the master of such a creature possibly be weak?
Theodore gave a brief explanation, “The ‘Lost Ones’ are difficult to explain in detail. Perhaps you can inquire at an academy after you return. To summarize, ‘Lost Ones’ refer to beings that dominated this world before our existence. These creatures disappeared due to some unknown reason in the distant past, but the things they created have not vanished.
The Dragon Beast Cultivation Base we’re about to attack may possess treasures left by the ‘Lost Ones.’
These treasures, whether for personal study or to be offered to the Great Wizard, hold immense benefits.”
After listening to Theodore’s explanation, Richard immediately understood what this so-called “Lost One” was all about.
It was none other than the Pioneers. He was all too familiar with them.
To think that these Fire Lizards actually possessed instruments of the Pioneers—this was indeed an unexpected pleasure.
“So that’s it. I’m in on this plan.”
