Chapter 447: Gazes From The Shadow

Chapter 447: Gazes From The Shadow

Although Sein was indifferent to the Quasi black mage’s wooden house and the experimental materials inside it, that did not mean they held no value to others.

He had long been aware that more than one intermediate or junior initiate had been lurking in the shadows around the area where he had murdered the black magic initiate with brute force.

Sein had no interest in discovering the exact connection between these initiates and the Quasi Mage.

Since these weaker initiates had chosen not to confront him directly, Sein saw no reason to harm them.

On Mordoron Island alone, Sein had gleaned from the Quasi Mage’s memories that there were at least thirty full-fledged black mages.

The number of magic initiates was even larger, estimated to be in the thousands.

Sein knew better than to try to eliminate them all. After all, there was no benefit in drawing unwanted attention.

He was not so conceited as to think he could act brazenly in Blackhaven, let alone run rampant across Mordoron Island.

Moreover, he should not overly rely on the energy shields given to him by White Stella and Tourmaline for absolute safety.

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After Sein departed, a skirmish erupted around the wooden cabin. Several black intermediate and junior initiates clashed over the “legacy” left by the Quasi Mage.

The body of the Quasi Mage, which Sein had discarded without a second thought, became the primary target of these initiates.

After all, it was a rare and valuable resource for experiments. Its high elemental content also made it an ideal material for synthesizing undead chimera.

The skirmish ended very quickly.

Most black magic initiates residing on Mordoron Island knew that the Quasi Mage had a powerful backer—a full-fledged black mage—who would not take his death lightly.

A few astute initiates abandoned the fray over the Quasi Mage’s remains and instead hurried to the Quasi Mage’s magic tower to report the incident.

Thanks to retaining partial memories from the Black Quasi Mage, Sein was able to navigate Mordoron Island more cautiously, avoiding certain pitfalls.

While the full-fledged black mages of Mordoron Island were scattered across the territory, the few Rank Two black mages resided in the northern part of the island.

To survive in Blackhaven and ascend beyond a single life level, these black mages relied not only on their remarkable combat abilities but also on their adept skills in information gathering and concealment.

Sein noticed some of the gazes from the shadows, while others eluded even his keen awareness.

Faced with these generally hostile stares, Sein maintained a stoic expression and continued on his way, choosing to worry about potential threats only as they arose.

In a place like Blackhaven, one could rely on no one but themselves.

Should a black mage dare to stand in his way, Sein was more than ready to demonstrate his strength.

As it turned out, Blackhaven’s full-fledged black mages were much more cunning than the initiates—devious, even.

Having achieved significant milestones and a life level of Rank One and beyond, they had seen much and grown more calculating and composed.

They watched Sein closely like hyenas, gauging his strength without revealing themselves.

If Sein showed any weakness, they would pounce without hesitation, eager to use his remains to fuel their own advancement.

However, if Sein maintained his tough appearance, these cunning mages would bide their time, waiting for a more opportune moment to strike.

In fact, many of these full-fledged black mages had already noticed Sein when he overpowered the other Quasi Mages.

For now, Sein was a mysterious figure known for his mastery of pyro elemental magic and extraordinary physical strength.

Yet, no one fully understood the extent of his abilities and strengths until someone was willing to step forward and test him.

At the moment, none of the full-fledged black mages seemed eager to make the first move.

But patience had its limits—someone would undoubtedly take the bait.

Sein was merely passing through Mordoron Island, but a prolonged stay would surely disrupt the island’s delicate balance of power.

Conflict was inevitable!

Many full-fledged black mages, previously confined to their laboratories, were eager to see how this drama would unfold. Some were even prepared to become part of the action themselves.