Chapter 247

Chapter 247

Building 1 serves as a storage facility for housing the assets belonging to the Magic Tower, while Building 2 functions as a laboratory dedicated to the wizards research and experiments.

Building 3 is tasked with safeguarding ancient texts and serving as practical training spaces.

Building 4 is designated as the residential quarters for the wizards.

Lastly, there exists a central building, essentially serving as the nucleus of these four towers.

Despite Geonis granting access to all these facilities to the delegation from the two cities, he had taken great care to conceal the most crucial secret from their view.

Between the bridge that connects Buildings 2 and 3, Lennok gazed upward at the sky.

The top of the second building, closest to the sky.

Beneath the bridge, a continuous roiling of lava emitted endless smoke and haze.

Standing in the innermost depths of the volcano, Lennok felt no heat whatsoever.

However, beyond the protective confines of the tower, the environment was a harsh blend of ash, dust, and scorching heat, hampering Lennoks magical detection abilities.

It was as if the billowing haze cunningly concealed a specific portion of the void.

Though the sky remained obscured by the turbulent flow of ash and dust, it was discernible.Ne/w novel chapters are published on no/vel(/bin(.)co/m

This was the heart of the Magic Towers five branches.

To be precise, something was concealed hundreds of meters above the central structure.

Whoosh!

Lennok swiftly employed levitation magic on his cloak, lifting his body and initiating his ascent to hundreds of meters into the sky.

[Reverse Gravity]

His body swayed in the updrafts from below. Once the anti-gravity magic was cast, he managed to stabilize himself.

As soon as he passed the towers protective barrier, he felt a stifling sensation, but after layering multiple shields, it was no longer an issue.

Only when he had risen high enough to touch the clouds above the crater did Lennok discover the concealed object within the invisible space.

A massive stone slab, seemingly with a radius of tens of meters.

Likely a support structure for the secret, constructed with stones extracted from the nearby volcanic area.

The thermal winds and haze of the volcanic area are used as a medium for a powerful illusion. Using environmental conditions so ingeniously to hide from magic detection

Whoooosh-

Upon stepping onto the stone slab, the noise from inside the crater vanished entirely, replaced by an eerie wind sound.

In the space between the night sky and the clouds above, under the moonlight, another colossal tower stood.

While not as towering as the five towers within the crater, it appeared to easily surpass five stories in height.

Lennok wasted no time entering the tower.

Passing through the empty first floor and ascending the spiral staircase, he encountered hundreds of books meticulously arranged on the shelves.

A comfortable space adorned with luxurious carpets made from rare animal hides.

However, what was even more remarkable was that every one of the hundreds of books in this expansive library radiated a profound magical aura.

Magic tomes.

Books that merely contained magical theories held little value among wizards.

Knowledge contained in books devoid of power, despite being meticulously documented, ultimately held little significance.

But books that delved into advanced magical theories, those that contained knowledge personally pondered, researched, and acquired by the author, were a different matter.

The authors thoughts were infused into these books, transforming them into potent artifacts.

Artifacts of magical formulas that, over time, became more renowned and powerful than their creators.

Even Lennok had only encountered such artifacts in auction houses, Ariss laboratory, or the executive vaults of Cartel.

Enthralled, Lennok approached the library, pulled out a thick tome, and exclaimed in admiration.

Upper level knowledge worthy of a military commanders level Worth keeping and hiding separately.

Muttering to himself, Lennok rapidly flipped through other books, immersing himself in their contents.

These books assumed the reader was a wizard of at least level 6, well-versed in manipulating the properties of mana, and naturally considered the expansion of the Domain in their theoretical explanations.

All these theories explored the applications and potential development of unique thermal magic, but for Lennok, who had already mastered the lightning series through his own efforts, grasping these concepts wasnt overly challenging.

Instead, he was occupied with confirming theories that had vaguely formed in his mind through these texts.

Certainly, if Lennok were to consistently employ and research thermal magic in actual combat, he might eventually attain this level of mastery. However, the opportunity to expedite this process with just a few books was an invaluable one.

But its the first time Ive seen a sorcerer who forced their level up in such a manner.

Ha.

Geonis exhaled heavily, trembling as he removed his monocle.

Contrary to what could be seen through the lens, his left eye was completely faded.

I believed in the master, he continued, revealing his deepest shame. When I hit a wall at the edge of the military rank, I foolishly believed the advice to place restrictions on myself to overcome it. But soon I realized,

He clenched his fist tightly.

The constraints one places on oneself are privileges meant for monsters challenging ascension Hastily applying shackles is nothing but erasing the platform for growth.

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Thanks to that, I lost my left eye, and if not near the Magic Tower, I became a useless mage who cant use magic. Im not even a bead candidate. The master only saw me as a dog guarding the house!!!

Was Geoniss unusually agitated reaction when Lennok unlocked his Mystic eye in his left eye due to this revelation?

What thoughts must have raced through his mind as he witnessed Lennok awakening new possibilities in the very eye he had lost forever?

As Geonis, unable to control his emotions, let out a scream, Lennok inquired, So, you contacted Pandemonium.

Geonis fell silent at Lennoks direct statement.

It was a straightforward deduction.

Why the members of Pandemonium could easily take control of the Hearth.

Why the other members of the Elder Council hadnt made their presence known.

Where all the missing individuals from the Magic Tower had gone.

All the answers lay right here.

Lennok was well aware, based on Cartels example, that the security of the Magic Tower, which had endured for centuries, was powerless against a threat that came from within.

Everything that had transpired so far seemed ridiculously simple under one assumption.

Geonis had joined forces with Pandemonium.

A foreboding glint filled his eyes as he turned his head.

Regrettable. I thought you, Van, would understand my feelings.

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After gathering information from Vulcan, I was sure. The period when your activities in the big city ceased and when Evelyn Marcia visited the Magic Tower coincided and there arent many wizards above military rank who could lend strength to an agent.

Hmm.

I didnt know you had such deep knowledge in ice magic but I was certain when you found this secret place. Sensitivity alone is a true Grand Masters realm. Then theres only one answer.

Youve done your homework.

Lennok nonchalantly nodded in recognition.

The decision to conceal his identity before visiting the Magic Tower had been Evelyns idea. Given that he hadnt altered his magical pattern, it wasnt surprising that he had been exposed.

Unfazed by Lennoks demeanor, Geoniss lips twitched.

Well, fine It doesnt matter who you are.

Geonis slowly extended his arms as he continued to speak.

The magic tome he held in his hand slipped to the ground.

What matters is youre a powerful enough wizard to temporarily block even the heat of the Hearth. Thats all.

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Through the deal with Pandemonium, I got the chance to shake off the shackles my master placed on me. They said if I bring them one thing, they can release the Geas I placed on myself.

It suddenly dawned on Lennok why Geonis was revealing all of this, and he furrowed his brow.

Dont tell me that item for the trade is

Yes. Geoniss eyes gleamed sharply.

The Central Hearth, where all the capital and technology of the Western Continent branch is concentrated For my freedom, I will trade the most precious treasure of the Magic Tower.

(To be Continued)

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