Chapter 708 Not Ignorant
Denise was just joking around when she talked to the Immortal Puppets. She believed that they would just ignore her or react similarly to how golems acknowledge the presence of others.
They would only look at her and perhaps give a gentle nod.
However, after she spoke, the Immortals looked at her at the same time, which surprised her for a moment. Then, one of them responded.
"Denise White... The Dark Alchemist who created those Androids. You have an amazing talent. It was no wonder Immortal Vale trusted you with such heavy responsibilities." One of the Immortals said, which stunned Denise for a while.
She didn't react and simply looked at the Immortals with her eyes widened.
The three other Immortals behind simply nodded, their acknowledgment was silent but profound.
"T-thank you, Immortals."
With a respectful bow, she left them to their silent vigil. Her mind was a bit of a mess as she realized that they were not puppets! They were probably Vale's Immortal Friends!
She immediately confirmed this from Chad, who had told her that the Immortals were indeed Vale's companions who were tasked to protect the castle while he was away.
Apparently, Vale was considering whether to ask the Pontiff and Sage Merlin to halt their mission and return to the castle while he was away. However, instead of doing that, Vale somehow managed to wake up the sleeping Immortals beneath the castle and became his friend.
Well, Chad was also unsure of the details of how Vale befriended those, but nonetheless, they were here to ensure their safety while Vale was away.
'I guess that previous surprise attack from the Demon Saints weighed heavily in his mind.' Denise mused as she recalled what happened several months ago.
Anyway, their presence was certainly reassuring.
This castle was probably the safest place on the continent right now. So she still liked them having her here.
"Now... Where did Vale go?" Denise asked.Read latest chapters at novelhall.com Only
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Meanwhile, faraway from the Eastern Region of the Ruri Kingdom, a huge Airship disguised as a Merchant Ship passed through the skies with a humming sound coming from its engine.
Of course, this Airship was secretly owned by the Arcane Bureau.
'Whom~'
The sound of the Airship's engine didn't bother Vale as he stood on the deck.
Vale was currently on a mission.
He even had to postpone marking the Demon Saints since he would need the help of the four immortals to do that. After all, the Demon Saints had strange physique that had resistance against mind-controlling Spells.
However, that wasn't perfect immunity, and as long as he got the assistance of the four Immortals, he would surely have captured the Demon Saints.
"Sir, may I ask you a question?" one of the agents approached him, holding a book in his hand. He was a young man, with blond hair and glasses. He had introduced himself as Agent Reed, a researcher of the Bureau.
"Of course, Agent Reed. What is it?" Vale replied, his voice calm and friendly.
"I was reading this book about the history of the Immortals, and I was wondering if you could confirm some of the facts. For example, is it true that the Immortals were once human, but they transcended their mortality through a ritual of ascension?" Agent Reed asked, his eyes shining with curiosity.
Vale smiled, amused by the agent's enthusiasm.
Luckily, he already chatted with four other Immortals before he left, so he was no longer an ignorant Immortal!
He decided to answer his question, without revealing too much.
"That is partially true, Agent Reed. The Immortals were once human, but they did not all ascend through the same ritual. There were different paths to immortality, and each one had its own benefits and drawbacks."
"Really? What were the different paths?" Agent Reed pressed, eager to learn more.
"I can answer you if you give me something..." Vale replied.
"Hmm? What can I give you, Sir Immortal?"
"How about 10 years of your life?" Vale joked.
However, the answer he received was unexpected.
"Alright, 10 years it is!" Agent Reed said without hesitation.
This answer stunned Vale as he didn't expect him to be an idiot.
"Are you sure? I can tell you, but you have to ensure that no one will know or you will die." Vale said as he couldn't help but frown while looking at the Agent.
'How did this guy become part of the Bureau?'
Vale could only shake his head at this thought.
"Understood!" Agent Reed replied, filled with excitement.
Vale considered his answer, weighing the pros and cons of sharing his knowledge. He decided to give a brief overview without going into details.
Of course, he first cast a spell to block anyone who was trying to secretly listen to their conversation.
"There were four main paths: the path of the elements, the path of the soul, the path of the mind, and the path of the body. Each path focused on a different aspect of the human being, and enhanced it to the point of transcendence..."
Vale said as he looked at the young man to confirm that he was listening before he continued.
"The path of the elements granted mastery over the forces of nature, the path of the soul granted insight into the mysteries of the spirit, the path of the mind granted wisdom and intelligence beyond measure, and the path of the body granted strength and vitality that defied aging and disease."