Chapter 28: The Mysterious Magic Shop

Chapter 28: The Mysterious Magic Shop

Just then, Adrian's incantation was complete.

He waved his wand, and the ice wall that had stood before vanished, replaced by a massive ice spear.

The spear traced a graceful arc through the air, striking the dragon's head directly.

The fire dragon let out a pained roar, dissolving into a shower of light.

Adrian scoffed, "Looks can be deceiving. Take this!"

With a flick of his wand, he chanted, "Spirits of frost, lend me the blizzard's might."

The air around them instantly turned biting cold, each breath Owen took felt like knives in his lungs.

Owen narrowed his eyes slightly, feeling the surge of arcanergy within him.

He activated the shadow dragon arcana, Darkclaw.

Adrian's heart skipped a beat unexpectedly.

"Boss, watch out!" Adrian's companion yelled from behind.

A pair of massive Darkclaws appeared beside Adrian, then clamped down on him fiercely.

Adrian was caught in mid-air, squeezed by the Darkclaws.

Feeling the tightening grip, Adrian struggled to breathe, his mouth agape, his body convulsing.

"Let... let... me go..."

There was fear in Adrian's eyes as he felt the looming presence of death.

Looking into Owen's eyes, he knew Owen might actually kill him.

"Your room is now mine," Owen said indifferently, a cold sneer in his heart. "Don't take me lightly."

Adrian, face contorted in misery, replied with a trembling voice,

"Room 001 in the East Wing, it's yours."

Only then did Owen release Adrian.

Adrian looked at Owen, still shaken.

This forbidden technique, imbued with dark magic, was rare among the students of the Grand Magus Academy.

Yet Owen was one of the few who had mastered it.

This made Adrian doubt Owen's true identity.

After a stern lesson, Adrian finally behaved.

Without another word, he led Owen to room 001 in the East Wing.

...

Room 001.

The dormitory was far more luxurious than he had imagined.

A spacious room housed a large four-poster bed, adorned with opulent curtains.

The bed itself was draped with soft velvet sheets and several delicate pillows.

"A freshman, huh?"

"Yes."

"No wonder you can't find the magic shop."

"That's why I'm asking for your guidance!"

"First, go to the library. In a corner, there's a fireplace where you'll find a forgotten magic book. This book contains the special incantation and ritual to reach the magic shop."

Owen frowned, surprised by the complexity. "To get to the magic shop is that complicated?"

"Locate a quiet spot, lay out an ancient map and a silver magic key. When you chant the spell, these items will guide you through time and space to the magic shop."

"That sounds quite elaborate."

"Of course, it's a privilege of our Grand Magus Academy."

"As long as you have the magic key, you can enter the magic shop from anywhere by chanting the spell. It's a tremendous advantage."

Erin's eyes widened in amazement.

"Really? Does that mean we can just hide in the magic shop when we're in danger?"

"Well, not exactly," the passerby explained.

"The spell only works if you're not being disturbed. If you're in a battle, the forces of space might not be able to affect you."

Owen, stroking his chin, added, "But it's still a lifesaving tactic."

"Indeed, so the initial hassle is worth it. Many people outside would do anything for such an opportunity."

"Thank you."

Owen, Erin, and the passerby went their separate ways.

Following the passerby's instructions, they indeed found the fireplace in a corner of the library, where Owen learned the ancient incantation.

"Portal through time, open the gates to the magic shop."

Finding the ancient map and the silver magic key was surprisingly easy.

Back at their place, Owen placed the magic key on the map and chanted the spell.

"Portal through time, open the gates to the magic shop..."

A mysterious force enveloped Owen, and he quickly grabbed Erin's hand.

A powerful sensation of being devoured emanated from his body.

The next moment, he felt weightless.

Owen quickly twisted his body to shield Erin, preventing them from crashing onto the ground.

Laughter suddenly filled the air around them. "Another newcomer..."

"Shame he didn't land face-first. What a pity."

"Ha ha ha, watching newbies enter the magic shop is always such fun."

Owen and Erin straightened themselves up, finally taking in the full view of the magic shop.

The street was lined with various magical stores: there were herb shops selling all kinds of miraculous potions, magic general stores offering a range of peculiar magical items, and bookstores filled with rare magical tomes.

Most astonishingly, Owen even spotted a shop specializing in selling owls.

Each shopfront was adorned with magical lanterns, their eternal blue flames illuminating the entire street.

The street was bustling with people, almost shoulder to shoulder.