Arcane Academy: The Divine Extraction Legacy

897  Finding the Alchemist

Without a doubt, Vale was aware that he was the Divine Extractor. He also believed that the Goddess of Concealment and Secrecy should be aware of this.

However, with the way she was saying it, it seemed as if she had no idea about the Divine Extractorʼs identity.

”Can you tell me what the Divine Extractor must do if I ever find him?” Vale asked as he decided to just go with the flow.

The Avatar of the Goddess then spoke…

”They should be capable of removing this seal if they already grasped the power that he needed.” The Avatar said mysteriously.

However, Vale wouldnʼt just let it end like that.

”Canʼt you just tell what kind of power it is?” He asked.

”If youʼre not aware of it, then you havenʼt seen it yet. Itʼs something youʼll know once youʼre ready.” The Avatar said once again before disappearing completely from Valeʼs sight.

It probably meant that the conversation was over, and he already had to leave.

Vale was, of course, unconvinced and still doubting the information he had just heard, but it seemed that this Avatar was limited by a rule she couldnʼt speak of.

ʼWhatever… Iʼll find that out someday if itʼs really fated… In any case, that solar eclipse wasnʼt some sort of invasion or a bad omen…ʼ

Thereʼs no disaster coming to this realm, and if he thinks of it from a different perspective, this might also mean that there would be years of peace within the continent!

If their realm was truly isolated, the Will of the Realm could peacefully recover as there wouldnʼt be any Realm Invasion that would happen any time soon.

After thinking about this, Vale felt that it wasnʼt really that bad.

For now, however, he doesnʼt have plans of leaving this place yet. He had to tell a secret to get here, so he might as well check and investigate the place.

”I will explore the Temple…” Then, he approached one of the hidden Masked Archons, whose presence was barely perceptible in the shadows.

”As long as you donʼt enter the sacred grounds…” the Masked Archon replied. His voice was a whisper that seemed to blend with the wind. It was an incredible stealth ability.

Nonetheless, with permission granted, Vale began his exploration. The temple grounds were vast and filled with Arcane Energy that seemed to help Elemental and Mystic Arts Practitioners...

ʼThis place looks like a buddhist temple at some point…ʼ Vale mused.

There were ancient trees with huge roots around the serene ponds, and their surfaces reflected the structures of the surrounding temples.

There were also acolytes that moved about, tending to their duties. They were cleaning the handrails, sweeping the floor, and performing various other tasks…

Anyway, Valeʼs primary goal was to find the Chaos Alchemist, who was rumored to reside within the Temple.

However, as he wandered around, he found no trace of the figure.

ʼI shouldʼve asked the Masked Archon a while ago… But I canʼt sense his presence now.ʼ Vale thought. He guessed that the Goddess mustʼve helped her servant hide their presence, so he couldnʼt find them now.

”Well… There are many highly protected areas filled with strange barriers. This place is truly full of secrets,” Vale mused as his curiosity was piqued by the layers of enchantments and wards he sensed around him.

He could only guess that within one of these enchantments, the Chaos Alchemists must be hiding.

As he continued his exploration, a group of priests in red and white robes noticed him.

Valeʼs simple attire made him blend in with ordinary people, who werenʼt normally allowed to explore around the Temple. Obviously, the priests were puzzled by his presence.

They approached him while also scanning his Arcane Energy. After a few moments, their expressions became a mix of suspicion and curiosity.

”Who are you, and what business do you have here?” one of the priests demanded. His tone was a bit sharp, showing a bit of hostility.

Vale was surprised that they would be this hostile to someone they didnʼt recognize. After all, he was able to reach this Temple for a reason.

Anyway, Vale remained calm as his eyes steadily met the priestʼs gaze.

”I am merely a traveler, seeking knowledge and understanding of this sacred place.” He replied before he decided to continue walking around.

However, the priest narrowed his eyes. ”This is no place for idle wanderers. The secrets here are not for the unqualified.”

Before Vale could respond, another priest stepped forward, his eyes widening in recognition.

”Wait… I know who he is. This is Vale, the Shadow Immortal.”

Vale really thought that this interaction would escalate, but it seemed that there was no need to make them realize who they were talking to. With that, he quietly stopped his Divinity from pressuring everyone.

Nonetheless, after one of them said this, a murmur of surprise rippled through the group.

The first priestʼs demeanor shifted from suspicion to respect, though a hint of wariness remained. ”Forgive us, Shadow Immortal. We did not recognize you.”

The Shadow Immortalʼs image had been in several newspapers already, but because the image was always in black Arcanist Robe, they didnʼt immediately recognize the Shadow Immortal.

Vale nodded, accepting the apology. ”No harm done. I was hoping to find the Chaos Alchemist. I have questions that only they can answer.”

The priests exchanged glances, their expressions troubled. ”The Chaos Alchemistʼs location is also a secret for lowly red-robed priests like us,” the second priest said.

”But if you announce the presence of extremely rare Alchemy Material, they might send someone to take it from you… I mean, to purchase it from you.” He added.

This shocked Vale for a bit, but after some thought, it certainly made sense that the Chaos Alchemist must be only interested in Alchemical Ingredients or anything related to Alchemy. ”Thatʼs a good idea...” Vale muttered as he considered what item he would use to attract the Alchemist.