Warlock Apprentice

Chapter 3311: Chapter 3312: Secret Chamber

Luigi shook his head: ”Why is Sipolov showing such a low mood? I don’t know, should I go ask him?”

Before Angel could respond, Luigi had already moved up to Sipolov, patting him on the shoulder. With a puzzled expression on Sipolov’s face, Luigi smilingly asked, ”Why do you seem so strange?”

Sipolov pointed a finger at himself and asked somewhat dumbfoundedly, ”Me, strange?”

Luigi nodded: ”Yes, before you kept staring at the main display platform, regardless of what race was on stage or what they were showing, you watched with those clear yet idiotic eyes of yours...”

Before Luigi could finish speaking, Sipolov raised his hand timidly: ”I was wearing a blindfold.”

With the blindfold on, how did Luigi see his so-called ”clear and idiotic eyes”? Moreover, the Yingji Clan doesn’t have eyes, so even if the blindfold was removed, Luigi wouldn’t see any eyes at all.

Luigi nonchalantly replied: ”I know, it’s just a figure of speech. I really can’t see your eyes, but your gaping mouth from daydreaming, the slightly revealed two big teeth, and the slightly flared nostrils... all these details indirectly tell me about your clarity and idiocy.”

Sipolov wanted to rebut, but Luigi waved his hand dismissively: ”Don’t get hung up on these details, they don’t matter. What matters is why you suddenly changed your expression after appearing in the Everstanding King City?”

Sipolov opened his mouth, trying to say something, but couldn’t speak a word for a while.

Luigi continued: ”Don’t deny it, I’ve been observing you. I’m sure that you became low-spirited after the Black Sheep went on stage. So, is it because of the Black Sheep?”

Sipolov looked at Luigi and was silent for a long time... or rather, he didn’t know how to answer.

If Luigi hadn’t pointed out the Black Sheep, Sipolov might have been able to hide behind ambiguity.

But since the identity of the Black Sheep had been pinpointed, it meant Luigi had truly been paying attention to him. Sipolov didn’t have any other excuse to shift his gaze away.

With no room for rebuttal, there were only two options left: stay silent to show rejection, or speak the truth.

Sipolov lowered his eyes, seemingly pondering what to do. After a while, he murmured: ”It indeed has something to do with the Black Sheep, but not much.”

Luigi: ”???” Are you contradicting yourself?

Sipolov didn’t continue, instead, he turned to look at the Dog Deacon and quietly asked: ”Should I say it?”

The Dog Deacon waved his paw irritably: ”Why are you asking me? I only handle contract signing, other matters are none of my business.”

Sipolov: ”...”

Luigi also overheard the exchange between Sipolov and the Dog Deacon. He leaned against the sofa, facing Sipolov with a side glance: ”If you can say it, then say it. If it involves some secret, you can choose to keep quiet.”

Sipolov was silent for two seconds, then slowly spoke: ”If it was before today, perhaps it could be called a secret. But after seeing the Black Sheep, it’s no longer a secret.”

Luigi: ”What do you mean? Is your low mood really related to the Black Sheep?”

Sipolov paused and suspiciously replied: ”Didn’t you mention the Black Sheep?”

Luigi shrugged and spread his hands: ”I’m not the Dog Deacon; I can’t see what’s in your heart. I was merely probing, and you happened to match the hint.”

Sipolov: ”...”

Talking with Luigi felt draining. Sipolov didn’t really want to engage with Luigi, but Luigi’s identity was quite special, and he had put forth a considerable trick.

”Go ahead, speak up. Not only am I curious, but others also want to know. If you don’t believe me, look at Angel’s expression. That flame of curiosity, I can feel it even through a sofa cushion.”

Luigi again involved Angel as a reason.

Angel also felt tired, he was indeed a bit curious, but the so-called flame of curiosity was complete nonsense, he hadn’t even turned to look at Sipolov.

This was pure gossip.

Angel grumbled in the Mind Ribbon, but Luigi paid no mind, pretending not to hear, keeping his focus on Sipolov.

Even using Angel, the ”debtor of favors,” as leverage, Sipolov felt he couldn’t keep hiding it to maintain a good impression in Angel’s heart.

Moreover, after the Black Sheep took the stage, Sipolov found there was no point in hiding it any longer.

”Indeed, my concern has something to do with the Black Sheep.” Sipolov pinched his nose bridge and sighed softly: ”You should have heard earlier that the Black Sheep will follow the Everstanding King City to sell entry tickets to the Secret Mirror.”

”And I... have actually obtained an entry ticket.”

Luigi was somewhat astonished and said: ”You’ve already obtained an entry ticket? You didn’t buy it?”

Sipolov shook his head: ”Not bought; it was gifted to me by Senior General Oleg.”

Sipolov didn’t really know where Senior General Oleg obtained it, but Black Sheep entry tickets are extremely rare and usually get snatched up as soon as they’re available. Senior General Oleg must have gone through great effort to get the ticket.

If not for Sipolov making substantial contributions in a previous battle, he probably wouldn’t have received this entry ticket.

Initially, after receiving the entry ticket, Sipolov was quite ecstatic for a long time; yet now, with Black Sheep directly selling entry tickets, his joy abruptly plummeted to the bottom.

Sipolov: ”I’m not exactly downcast, just somewhat... discontent.”

”Discontent? Because you didn’t expect others to obtain entry tickets through purchase and feel upset?” Luigi raised an eyebrow and said.

Sipolov lowered his head and quietly said: ”There is a bit of resentment, but that’s not all of it.”

Luigi looked at Sipolov, waiting for him to continue speaking.

Sipolov pressed his lips together: ”Another point is, I came to the Everything House this time also for the Black Goat Secret Mirror.”

Since it had come to this point, Sipolov had no reason to hide the commission, so he briefly explained the situation.

In short, after getting the Secret Mirror entry ticket, Sipolov began preparing to enter the Secret Mirror because he had a reason he couldn’t ignore. — As for what this reason was, Sipolov didn’t disclose it, and Luigi thought it over but didn’t press further, considering it an unimportant detail.

Sipolov knew clearly that if he wanted to enter the Secret Mirror to achieve his goal, it was extremely challenging, and it would be best to have a helper with him inside the Secret Mirror.

However, one entry ticket corresponds to only one person, which put Sipolov in a difficult spot for a while.

Later, Sipolov went to the Black Goat’s chamber.

The Black Goat secret chamber is a special area within the Black Goat shop, where the Black Goat activates a magic portal to send people into the secret mirror; at the same time, it is also where everyone who has obtained an entry ticket gathers.

More information related to the secret mirror can be exchanged here. If anyone wants to find teammates for exploration, they can also form teams in advance in the chamber.

Sipolov went to the Black Goat secret chamber to find a teammate with an entry ticket.

Ultimately, during the gathering in the chamber, he discovered an almost perfect ”teammate.” Why perfect? Because this teammate possesses powerful combat and scouting abilities, both of which are crucial in the Black Goat secret mirror.

Most importantly, this ”teammate” is an investigator from Everything House.

Sipolov understands well that Everything House is extremely serious when dealing with assignments, allowing no room for their investigators to betray; moreover, investigators have lived in Everything House since they first gained self-awareness, making betrayal unlikely.

Thus, Sipolov thought of binding this investigator with an entry ticket using a commission from Everything House.

Using the commission contract from Everything House as a medium, he would ensure the investigator becomes his teammate, giving Sipolov an absolutely loyal companion inside the secret mirror.

Sipolov indeed followed through with his plan, eagerly arriving at Everything House, setting a commission with the Ghost Steward, and signing a contract with the Dog Deacon.

All the procedures were completed.

Sipolov seemed to see a beautiful tomorrow awaiting him.

But who would have expected that at this moment, the sky darkened and a light drizzle began... and the Black Goat actually appeared on stage alongside the Everstanding King City!

This left Sipolov feeling helpless and unwilling.

Considering that he had completed all the commission procedures at Everything House, even paid the crystalline fee, and was just waiting to meet his ”great teammate,” but now the entry tickets were suddenly on sale.

If he had known the entry tickets were for sale, why bother seeking teammates at Everything House? Wouldn’t it be better to directly buy an entry ticket and let grandfather arrange the teammates?

After all, no matter how good the investigator is, they are loyal to Everything House, whereas grandfather’s carefully selected teammates would certainly be the most suitable from the Yingji Clan, posing no loyalty issues.

Sipolov now feels very regretful; if only he had arrived a few hours later, he might have witnessed the Black Goat appear, avoiding the need to initiate a commission at Everything House.

But where in the world can one find regret medicine?

Sipolov could only bow his head in resignation, lost in sorrow.

However, Sipolov, thinking towards a better future, forgot that coming to Everything House was a destined choice.

Because... Ksenia was here.

Initially, Sipolov did not plan to commission at Everything House so swiftly, but to avoid the arrogant young lady, he had to plan ahead.

As soon as Ksenia appeared, Sipolov essentially had no other choices; coming to Everything House was inevitable.

...

Listening to Sipolov’s story, Luigi’s mind was full of thoughts.

However, the first thought that arose in his mind had nothing to do with the Black Goat or the secret mirror but was about Gutalace.

Gutalace is famously known for the ”inevitably wrong predictions” iron rule.

This time, Gutalace, upon discovering Sipolov entered Everything House, and considering his commission even alerted the Deacon, inferred it wasn’t a small matter. Alongside the present war mobilization in the Ice Country, Gutalace speculated Sipolov’s commission pertained to the Ice Country war.

Prior to this, through observing various details, whether Angel, Luigi, or Glaipnir, almost believed Sipolov’s commission genuinely related to the war.

They once believed Gutalace might mess up this time.

But unexpectedly, Sipolov’s commission really had nothing to do with the Ice Country war... Gutalace’s ”inevitably wrong predictions” iron rule remained steadfast as always, unshaken.

On another side, Angel also heard Sipolov’s account and, apart from feeling some sympathy for his ”unfortunate” experience, was more intrigued.

Since hearing about the Black Goat secret mirror, Angel has been curious about this special mirror space.

However, due to the scarcity of the secret mirror entry tickets, even Luigi, who resides permanently in the Everstanding King City, has no more detailed information about the Black Goat secret mirror. Angel regrets this.

Now, having acquired an entry ticket, Sipolov can enter the Black Goat secret chamber and, undoubtedly, has gathered more information related to the secret mirror during the chamber’s gathering.

Angel’s curiosity lies in those pieces of information.

Without concealing it, Angel expressed his curiosity.

Hearing this, Sipolov hesitated: ”Sir, do you plan to go to the Black Goat secret mirror too?”

Angel shook his head: ”No, I’m just simply curious.”

The essence of a Wizard is the exploration of unknown information. This unknown information isn’t limited to knowledge from books; it encompasses knowledge gained through countless miles of travel.

The Black Goat secret mirror evidently represents such knowledge obtained from travel.

Angel is curious about its existence but doesn’t necessarily need to explore it personally. Just knowing its information suffices as accumulation.

Just like Angel was previously curious about the Abyssal Hollow, he was curious about the meaning of its existence rather than planning to explore it.

Similarly, with the Black Goat secret mirror, he is curious about the essence of this mirror space’s existence, instead of the gains within it.

Sipolov is somewhat skeptical of Angel’s response since they’ve only met today for the first time and his understanding of Angel is shallow.

Nevertheless, as Angel is his benefactor, Sipolov would certainly not refuse his curiosity about the Black Goat secret mirror’s information.

These pieces of information used to be rare; however, now that the Black Goat secret mirror’s entry tickets are on sale, soon people from various clans obtaining entry tickets will gather in the secret chamber and similarly will acquire these pieces of information.

Therefore, continuing to conceal them now lacks significance. Sharing these pieces of information with Angel is akin to offering a flower bud to Buddha.

Sipolov pondered for a moment, contemplating where to begin.

After a while, he thought of an entry point and slowly began: ”Actually, among the widespread rumors about the Black Goat secret mirror, there is one rumor that has been circulating vigorously but is incorrect.”