Chapter 623: Can’t Help

Chapter 623: Can’t Help

After discussing their intentions to cooperate with Luna, Sein politely excused himself from the conversation and departed.

Mages, after all, were perpetually busy, and he had little time to waste.

Reflecting on his past, Sein realized he had always been a “busy man,” except for the times he and Leena traveled through the Western Archipelago, fully immersing themselves in the vibrant beauty of the world.

Despite being under a hundred years old, he had already ascended to Rank Two.

His achievements were not merely a product of potential and opportunity; it was primarily driven by his relentless effort.

Unlike his peers, Sein’s obsession with experimental research and unraveling the truth propelled his advancement.

This dedication could be traced back to his early days as an initiate at the divine tower academy. Alone in the library and laboratory, he tirelessly conducted magical experiments day after day.

Perhaps it was from that time onward that Sein had distinguished himself from other mages of the same rank.

His higher libido compared to other mages was not only a result of his Verdant Flame Body Tempering technique but also from an innate need for emotional release.

After all, any intelligent being capable of independent thought was not a mere machine.

Sein had emotional and physical desires. While he managed these by focusing on his experiments, he eventually needed an outlet for release.

Unlike some mages who favored traveling extensively or socializing at noble gatherings, Sein’s pastimes were neither time-consuming nor costly.

At least from what he could tell, he had not grown weary of his current lifestyle.

As for venturing beyond the Magus World and exploring foreign planes, those adventures were reserved for the future...

After returning to the top floor of the Divine Tower of Verdant Spring, Sein resumed his studies and research.

Despite her busy schedule, Lorianne had recently taken the time to address several of Sein’s questions that had arisen during his decades of travel.

The fact that Andres and Holfson were struggling to advance to Rank Four, facing the possibility of remaining stuck at peak Rank Three, had deeply troubled Feylis.

Besides, this situation also presented a delicate dilemma—if Feylis were to mentor Sein directly, how could Lorianne reconcile her role?

Would she continue to refer to Sein as her apprentice, or would she need to call him her junior?

Such a shift would flout the traditions of the Magus World’s spellcasters, which placed great emphasis on respecting one’s mentor!

In this situation, Lorianne could only work harder and seek guidance on verdant flame magic and other elements from Feylis.

As a Rank Four mage, she couldn’t very well complain about having an apprentice so exceptional that she could no longer mentor him!

Lorianne felt a bittersweet mixture of depression and pride at her apprentice’s exceptional capabilities.

Meanwhile, Sein remained oblivious to the turmoil within Lorianne.

Her guidance had only deepened his admiration for her vast knowledge and profound wisdom—exactly what one would expect from a divine tower master!

Lorianne’s wisdom made him realize just how small he was in the sea of knowledge.

Every insight she shared opened new perspectives and directions for him to explore.

His sole regret during his time at the Divine Tower of Verdant Spring was the brevity of their sessions, curtailed by the looming war.

He yearned for deeper discussions with Lorianne, yet given Lorianne’s busy schedule, he had to settle for discussing only the most crucial points.

For the concepts that eluded him, Sein could only mull over them alone after returning to his laboratory.

Lorianne was a guide on his path to truth, but the journey itself was Sein’s to explore.

In the pursuit of truth, each seeker must navigate their own unique path alone!