Chapter 497: Comparison

Chapter 497: Comparison



As the mayor led Gore into the heart of the town, the crowd that had gathered on the sides of the main street gradually started to disperse.

Some followed after the group of Magi out of curiosity, while others continued to go about their day. Meanwhile, a select few hurried toward the town wall to take care of the guards who had passed out earlier.

After most of the people had left, Aiden, Eleiney, and Art suddenly saw Adam standing on the other side of the cobblestone street, glancing at them with an amused smile.

"Professor!" The kids exclaimed and ran toward him.

They were truly surprised to see him come out of his room. In the past week, they hadn't even seen his face because he had been so busy with his herbalism experiments.

"Professor, how come you're outside? Did you finish what you were doing?" Aiden asked curiously.

"I was just surprised to hear a tiger's roar out of nowhere," said the raven-haired youth as he turned in the direction that Gore and his familiar had gone in.

He then turned back to glance at Aiden and shook his head. "And no, I'm yet to finish my experiments."

Valerian, who was resting in Eleiney's arms, leaped toward Adam and sat on his shoulder. He waved his paws exaggeratedly and complained with an annoyed look on his face.

"Brother, I was taking a nap and was even having a very vivid and beautiful dream! But that stupid cat woke me up... I really want to go and smack that stupid cat in the head!"

Adam couldn't help but chuckle, "Be patient, Val. You'll get your chance."

"Really?" Valerian asked with wide eyes.

Adam shrugged. "Perhaps. Something tells me it's very likely."

Valerian's eyes narrowed and he flashed his sharp canines. "I can't wait! It's been so many years since I've gone all-out."

Hearing him talk about going all-out, the three young Magi couldn't help but involuntarily gulp.

Over the past week, they had been constantly bombarded by the young dragon's paw every day, causing them to ache all over. Moreover, he was barely using his strength.

They couldn't even begin to imagine just what would happen if Valerian seriously decided to use all his strength.

"Yes, Professor!"

...

Town Hall.

Within the mayor's office, a small group of Magi had gathered. They were the old mayor, the four town council members, Magus Alan, and finally the Rank 2 Magus, Gore Darkmore.

Gore was currently sitting at the mayor's seat with his legs placed on the table. Alan was standing beside him, while the mayor and the council members were standing on the other side of the table briefing him on the current situation of the town.

Although the mayor didn't appreciate the blatant disrespect displayed by Gore, he had no other choice but to submit.

In front of the power of a Mana Liquefaction Magus, he was but a mere ant.

After hearing all the relevant details, Gore had a detailed understanding of the problem plaguing Stratford.

"So we just have to get rid of the source of the wolf tide, is that it?" He asked with a scoff.

"That is correct, my lord," Mayor Hobbs humbly replied.

"Hmm, very well." Gore nodded. Then, his eyes narrowed and he asked coldly, "You mentioned in the letter there are treasures and ancient secrets to be found in the heart of the Weeping Woods. I hope you weren't lying."

A strange light flickered past the old mayor's eyes, but he quickly lowered his head. "I-I speak the truth, my lord. The Weeping Woods contains vast secrets related to the town's founder and even the evil Magus whom he fought on this very land. Alas, we were never able to venture deep because our strength was lacking..."

He slowly raised his head, looking straight into Gore's eyes. "However, if it's you... I'm sure

you can do it, my lord!"

Gore's lips curled up into a wicked smile. "Interesting."

Then, his eyes narrowed into a slit and he spoke with deep bloodlust, "I will check the validity

of your statement by myself. Only then will I lead the group into the Weeping Woods."

He paused for a moment before coldly adding, "But if I find that you're lying...

"You know what's going to happen, don't you?"