Arcane Academy: The Divine Extraction Legacy

Chapter 371 Shift

Valeʼs grip tightened on his weapon, his heart pounding with uncertainty.

He could tell that this new opponent was unlike the second-rate Arcanists he had easily knocked out just now. He had to take this seriously.

”Who are you? What do you want?” Vale replied with a steady voice while observing the man who had suddenly appeared.

The man exuded an aura of power and darkness, standing tall and imposing.

Although the Divine Sense couldnʼt tell his Arcane Path, Vale did not doubt that this person was a Dark Arts Practitioner.

The stranger had a lean and muscular build, his frame honed through rigorous training and battles fought. His jet-black hair was slicked back, accentuating his sharp features.

ʼA necromancer?ʼ Vale guessed.

The man was dressed in a dark, form-fitting attire and flowing coat that billowed around him… This kind of appearance perfectly aligned with the Necromancers he had seen in the Archiveʼs Recording Crystals.

Furthermore, the man had no visible weapons.

Perhaps, his Mystical Items were those intricate silver rings on his hands.

At this time, Gene and the other Third-Class Arcanists on board dared not to intervene as they could tell that they were no match against this person. They just signaled to Vale that they would prioritize saving the passengers.

ʼHold on… Young Arcanist! We will soon dock in the nearest town! The police would catch these criminals once we landed!ʼ Gene said, using his telepathy before he ran away back to the cabin.

Vale just ignored the Vice Captain as he couldnʼt help but feel a sense of unease as he assessed the strangerʼs appearance. Furthermore, he could tell that the Airship was not descending at all!

The Captain of the Ship might even be dead by now, or he was also an accomplice from the start.

Suddenly, the strangerʼs voice cut through the tension.

”Youʼve proven yourself capable, young man. But I assure you, my power surpasses your wildest imagination. Just stay still and let me seal your soul. Once you wake up, youʼll be back in the Academy… Youʼll forget what happened here, and youʼll not be hurt.”

ʼWhat?ʼ Vale was a bit shocked as the manʼs words were scarier than he thought.

”You want to seal my soul? Youʼre indeed a Necromancer. Are you working for that girl behind me?” Vale asked as he circulated his Dark Energy and readied himself to release his Planar Spells.

He wouldnʼt hold back this time.

The strangerʼs smile widened, his eyes glinting with a malevolent gleam. ”Oh, who knows… Iʼm no one special, young man. Hmm… It seems that you donʼt want to make this easy. But I have another proposition for you. Join my Organization… Iʼll have a way to replace the shadow that was taken by your Headmaster. If you join me, you will no longer need to attend the Academy, and my Organization will teach you everything you want to learn. You will also have a lot of freedom in the process, so you donʼt have to worry about being confined.”

”What?!”

Celina exclaimed. However, she immediately realized what she had done and covered her mouth with her hands.

It seemed that the second offer the man had given wasnʼt part of their agreement. Vale couldnʼt help but smile at his situation.

Valeʼs resolve hardened, his eyes narrowing with determination.

There was no point continuing this conversation…

”Dream on…” Vale declared as he summoned his Ghost Hands to shift the manʼs attention.

The strangerʼs smile faded, replaced by a cold, calculating expression. ”Very well, Vale. If thatʼs your choice, then prepare yourself. The real battle begins now.”

As he said this, he looked at the three Ghost Hands and summoned three Vengeful Spirits to catch them… He then continued summoning ten or so White Ghost Servants to protect him from all directions.

Vale didnʼt think too much of this since, at the same time, he activated his Planar Spell.

Shadow Mutilation.

This Spell was then covered with another Dark Spell, Darkness Manipulation! With this layered Spell, Vale believed that the Necromancer would not realize that what he was targeting was his shadow!

In an instant, darkness coalesced around the man, swirling and twisting like malevolent spirits.

Then, the Darkness took the form of razor-sharp tendrils that aimed to sever the manʼs shadow, bringing about his demise.

Vale did not stop after casting three of his Spells. He could tell that the man could stop his Darkness Manipulationʼs attack. So, with nimble movements, he lunged forward, his Stormbringer Sword gleaming with deadly intent.

He aimed a precise strike, intending to cut off the manʼs shadow and end the battle.

Whoosh~

It was successful! He cut it!

However, to his surprise, the man did not scream in pain!

As he looked back, he realized that his opponent remained standing, seemingly unaffected.

Instead, it was his White Ghost Servant who crumbled to the ground...

The manʼs voice dripped with amusement, ”Impressive… I didnʼt expect your sword to actually injure me just by hitting my shadow. What a peculiar sword… But youʼve underestimated me, young man. My Ghost Servants here will protect me. My powers extend beyond the realm of shadows.”

Valeʼs eyes widened in realization, he didnʼt expect that the man could survive by using this kind of technique.

The man then launched his attack. He was indeed a master of death and dark arts, capable of summoning an army of undead!

Without hesitation, the man revealed his Necromancy. He raised his hands, summoning Death Knights, Zombies, and Skeleton Warriors to his side. The deck of the Airship became overrun with the chilling presence of his undead minions.

Vale knew he had to act swiftly, but he couldnʼt use his Blessed Water since they werenʼt enough to deal with these undead... His Divine Lightning would also destroy the Airship, so he couldnʼt use it.

ʼI shouldʼve extracted better Holy Arts…ʼ Vale thought as he didnʼt expect that heʼd fight against a Necromancer. His Dark Spells werenʼt good against them.

Having no time to think, Vale used his sword technique, Shadowblade Dance… It allowed him to move with unparalleled agility and strike multiple foes simultaneously.

He engaged in a fierce dance, his sword slashing through the undead with precision and grace.

He was tempted to reveal the real power of his sword. However, he changed his mind as an idea popped into his mind. He would aim for the Necromancerʼs items!

”Traceless Shift…”