Chapter 416: Growth In Constitution

Chapter 416: Growth In Constitution

The Marmett Union Alliance arranged for the dragon turtle Tourmaline to rest on a shoal on the eastern side of Cannes Sea City.

It was a sunny and serene spot, scarcely disturbed by wildlife.

To the south, a large river, over seven kilometers wide, flowed into the South Sea.

Clauser, the Rank Two knight of Cannes Sea City, had carefully considered the situation. He anticipated that Sein and his companions would likely journey northward across the Marmett Union Alliance.

This foresight led him to position Sein and Tourmaline at this strategic sea inlet.

Rows of opulent white castles could be seen near the shoal. They were the properties of Cannes Sea City’s elite.

Among these, a castle near the center was temporarily assigned to Sein.

It was huge, rivaling even the Lysian Alliance’s Grantt Castle in grandeur, and staffed with nearly two hundred servants all year round.

According to Clauser, Sein was granted full authority over these servants.

Upon arriving, Sein immediately inspected the castle’s basement.

The lavish building boasted multiple spacious basements and even included two dungeons.

The odd shapes of some iron implements in the dungeons piqued his curiosity about their intended uses.

Sein had several secretive matters to handle, particularly the questionable loot he had recovered from the Rank Two black mage, including a mermaid.

After dismissing all the castle’s servants and setting up three layers of simple prohibition arrays in the basement, Sein converted this area into a temporary laboratory.

Given the need for secrecy, Sein decided against immediately examining the loot from the black mage.

Instead, he focused on healing his injuries while continuing his studies on the verdant flame magic.

The recent battle with the black mage had deepened Sein’s understanding of verdant flame magic.

He recognized that battles not only spurred a mage’s rapid growth but also highlighted areas for improvement by revealing the advantages of others.

***

In the laboratory, a layer of green flame clung to Sein’s skin, burning along a predefined path.

His body was once again etched with special runes—a Verdant Flame Body Tempering technique he had conceived during the Viridian Venom Flame World war.

Clauser was just a few steps behind the green-robed mage, bowing and speaking respectfully to him.

It had been nearly a week since Sein and Tourmaline’s arrival in Cannes Sea City, and it seemed the Marmett Union Alliance had taken notice.

Sein wondered about the strength and identity of the master who had been sent here.

Handing the soiled white towel to Yuri and disregarding her flushed expression, Sein selected a dark-colored magic robe from the coat rack by the lab door and began putting it on along with his rings, mask, bangle, gauntlet, shoes, and other magic equipment.

As an apprentice of a tower master and a Rank One mage distinguished in alchemy, Sein was never without an ample supply of magic equipment.

His equipment had been crucial in withstanding several attacks from the Rank Two black mage.

Though some of his shield-type equipment had sustained damage, he had meticulously repaired each piece over the past few days.

Just as he was about to leave the laboratory, Sein paused and threw a glance at Yuri.

“I’ve concocted a couple of mental focus recovery potions for you. Make sure to take them on schedule,” he reminded.

He continued, “And given your current constitution, you’re not yet ready to undergo a Verdant Flame Body Tempering process like me. Once we leave Cannes Sea City, I'll prepare a specific potion for you and devise a series of body tempering plans.”

“All right.” Yuri nodded, watching Sein strode out of the laboratory.

***

When Sein stepped outside the castle, the green-robed mage in the sky was looking in his direction.

Farther out along the shore, Tourmaline, the dragon turtle, was playing in the sea.

One could gauge Tourmaline’s mood by watching its tail.

Whenever the dragon turtle creature was happy, it would flap its tail energetically.

Yet, Sein could never forget how this very tail had once easily smacked a Rank Two black mage to death.

Sev was flying near Tourmaline’s head, with a large swordfish in its clutch.

Ever since being healed by Tourmaline, Sev had taken to flying close to the dragon turtle.

This behavior was not only a fulfillment of Sein’s order to foster a good relationship with Tourmaline but also a natural instinct.

Sein had to admit, the massive dragon turtle was rather adorable.