Chapter 162 New Group

Vincent didn't return to his cabin after chatting with Turhan.

When they finished, they have already arrived at the shipyard and he was separated from the Zemin Clan according to Turhan's arrangements.

Then, one of the Professor's servants escorted his group to be brought somewhere else where he could temporarily stay. It appears that Turhan needed to do a few more things before he could arrange his official membership within the organization.

"Vincent! We're coming with you!"

As he was following their escort, he heard a familiar female voice behind him. Vincent immediately focused his senses in her direction and realized that she wasn't alone.

There is another familiar mana fluctuation beside her which confused him momentarily.

'What are they doing here?'

"Lady Yulia, Sir Severin? Did you get lost? I heard that the Zemin Clan was brought to the Third Tower?" Vincent asked.

The Black Tower has a total of 36 Towers representing 36 main cities.

Although the number of cities is incredibly small for such a large piece of land, the Black Tower was still able to defend or control its whole territory because of its incredibly advanced technology.

The Floating Mystic Ship is one of their technology and they are the only ones who can create this and the only supplier to other organizations.

Currently, they are in the Fifth Tower's territory and it's bustling with activities… This place is quite crowded considering how he could sense Magic Items everywhere. There are also so many strong Practitioners watching them.

As for the Third Tower, he heard from Ayla that there weren't many people in that territory and there were many abandoned castles in its vicinity. It was a perfect place to be occupied by the large clan.

"Haha! Of course, we are here to join you. You know that I'm not really a part of the Zemin Clan, right? I was only a contracted there as their Poison Expert."

Severin replied with a smile.

"As for me… I didn't like how you were treated by my clan. Furthermore, when I tried to confront Emrah and Xander's supporters, I was stripped of my position as an elder. Well, they are Guardian and Swords of the Clan so I can't do much. So I decided to just join you instead of trying to gain their favor…"

Yulia explained before she continued.

"We already notified Sir Turhan and he's happy about our decision."

Vincent was speechless for a moment after hearing them. He did not expect that they would leave the protection of their large clan to join him.

No, perhaps they made a good decision to directly join him who will be a member of the First Tower?

Anyway, they were already adults so he decided to just welcome them.

"Thank you… I won't be stopping the both of you since I might really be needing your help with my condition. I will also do my best to assist in any way I can."

Vincent replied and added, "Right, are you aware that I was planning to join the Black Tower?"

"Ahh… We already guessed it after you keep visiting Ayla's cabin… Anyway, I'm really curious how you managed to convince Professor Turhan." Severin answered.

Living within the Black Tower's territory doesn't mean you're a member of the said organization after all. Only those acknowledged by the First Tower can have the chance to be part of the internal organization.

This means that those members or trainees of the organization are the ones who can enter the 36 Towers.

Based on what Ayla mentioned to him about the history of the organization, the first tower was just a huge magic tower owned by a few powerful individuals.

Due to its strength that could protect the surrounding areas from beasts, bandits, and other dangerous creatures, it slowly gathered a few human settlements. In exchange for a fee, the tower would give them protection.

It then started growing incredibly fast as the tower multiplied. It also got bigger and the settlements became prosperous cities until they turned into the Black Tower of today.

Ayla didn't get into detail about how it happened but it must've been an incredibly arduous path.

Soon the group of five individuals was brought to a large estate where they can stay temporarily.

It was located in the eastern part of the Fifth Tower's City.

The estate's main entrance has two large stone lions in front and a placard over the top, written in large characters: "Savaz Palace"

Based on their escort's description, it has six entrances and eight halls within the palace. It includes the front court, entrance hall, the main hall, and even an interior garden. It almost took over three hectares of space and a hundred rooms.

Furthermore, there was even a fake mountain in the white flower garden. From atop the pavilion, you could also see the Fifth Black Tower in the west.

This extravagant place is none other than Turhan Savaz's property.

***

While Vincent and the others were settling themselves within the new place, Turhan finally arrived at the Fifth Tower.

Right now, he's already wearing a distinct Black Robe and a red emblem pinned on his chest.

He entered the Black Tower quite easily and immediately went to the Messenger Hall and made a report in a serious manner.

The hall uses a special device that amplifies the effect of the communication crystal.

After sending a message, Turhan stayed in the hall and waited for a reply.

It didn't take long before someone went back to him.

[ So, aside from the Unnumbered Celestial Beings of the Zemin Clan, you've brought another two that are unaffiliated to them? ]

p A deep voice was heard from the crystal.

"No, Sir Harun… I've brought someone who is contracted to a couple of Celestial Beings. He's not part of the Zemin Clan and wanted to join the Tower. I already assessed his skills and there shouldn't be a problem with his background as well."

[ Ho~ You can only recommend one person in five years. Are you sure you're using your recommendation for him? You can think about it for now. You can also offer him a treatment similar to the Zemin Clan if he shares his secrets. ]