Warlock Apprentice

Chapter 1953: Chapter 1954: Anxiety

The reason Angel speculates in this way is because the Sky Mechanical City has a history of such actions. Previously, to upgrade the Purification Garden, they sacrificed a large number of apprentices.

Is it the same this time?

Angel thought carefully and felt that it might not be the case.

After all, having apprentices explore the Reincarnation Casket doesn’t serve any purpose. Because even if the apprentices discover useful information, can they escape from the Reincarnation Casket?

To escape from the Reincarnation Casket, one must experience at least twenty cycles of reincarnation. In these worlds of reincarnation, ordinary undead gather together, special undead are common, and you might even encounter a fallen deity undead comparable to a legend.

Even a mystic hunter like Frost, who surpasses legends, nearly met his end within the Reincarnation Casket.

For an apprentice to survive and come out? It’s almost impossible.

Since apprentices can’t escape from the Reincarnation Casket, naturally, they can’t convey any useful information.

After Angel negated his own conjecture, he fell into doubt again... Could it be that his initial guess was wrong, and perhaps this isn’t the Reincarnation Casket?

As Angel was lost in thought, he suddenly felt someone tugging at his hair.

Looking up, he saw Tree Spirit retracting his hand from above his head.

Before Angel could question why Tree Spirit tugged his hair, Tree Spirit preemptively said, ”Seeing you deep in thought, you must have thought of something, right?”

Tree Spirit took the initiative, and since Sanders and Rhein were looking at him, Angel refrained from saying anything else: ”I did have some discoveries.”

Under the focused gaze of the group, Angel briefly recounted the matter of the Reincarnation Casket.

Sanders was aware of this matter, so when Angel pointed out the location of the red scarf on ”Doom’s Eye,” he nodded in realization: ”Perhaps your guess is correct, this might really be inside the Reincarnation Casket.”

With that said, Sanders also shared the story of Frost with the others who were puzzled.

After hearing the whole story, Rhein remarked with some emotion, ”I heard you mention this before, but I didn’t expect there to be such a story behind it...”

With mild sentiment stirring within him, Rhein thought he might actually visit the Black Castle if he had known this sooner, considering the rarity of such a friendly legend’s existence.

Tree Spirit didn’t have much reaction to Frost, having lived long enough to see countless legends. However, he felt quite moved by the mention of the Reincarnation Casket’s creator, Ivor Schubert: ”So, the alchemy genius from a thousand years ago at the Research and Development Institute didn’t truly perish.”

They continued discussing the issues surrounding the Reincarnation Casket and inquired why Angel knew these stories so well. Angel used the same excuse he had for handling Sky Mechanical City, claiming it was told to him by Frost.

”Following Angel’s deduction, indeed many things become clear. For example, the terrifying evil spirits seen in the Doomsday Scenery do match the consistent features of the Reincarnation Casket,” Tree Spirit pondered aloud, ”But why are these apprentices here? Could it be that Sky Mechanical City is secretly manipulating events again? But that doesn’t quite add up, because apprentices can’t accomplish much.”

Tree Spirit muttered softly, evidently having thought of the level Angel had contemplated earlier.

At this point, Angel didn’t say anything further. He had already shared everything he knew except for the secret that he had personally entered the Reincarnation Casket. This matter should be left to those involved to worry about, right? However, since Dororo mentioned it had something to do with him, Angel remained cautious.

After a round of discussions, no useful conclusions had been reached.

Rhein finally gave a verdict, saying to Maya: ”The likelihood of the doomsday event occurring within the Reincarnation Casket is quite high, and it should not have much relation with the Southern Domain, so you can temporarily set aside your concerns.”

Maya: ”What about the matter with those apprentices...”

”During tomorrow’s exchange meeting, you can mention it and let them judge for themselves. However, today, don’t tell anyone else about Angel’s deduction regarding the Reincarnation Casket.”

Maya nodded since Rhein had said as such, she would naturally comply.

”While this issue seems significant, it shouldn’t affect us directly. Nonetheless, as a precaution, I’ll tell Horus later to inform the apprentices staying in Sky Mechanical City to avoid accepting any assignments from the city and focus on their cultivation.”

For now, the topic drew to a close. Yet all knew the topic only laid dormant within everyone’s minds, waiting to resurface when this prophecy fragment starts to show signs in the True World. When the time comes, the topic will inevitably resurge.

”Let’s put the doomsday issue aside for now. Apart from that, was there anything gained at the exchange day? Did you see anything related to Angel?” Rhein inquired, avoiding mention of the Seed sect’s business as Dororo stood by Maya’s side.

Maya understood Rhein’s implications, showing regret on her face, she shook her head: ”I didn’t foresee any events related to Angel.”

Maya’s answer cast a slight pall over the atmosphere.

Seeing Maya’s slightly guilty expression, Rhein finally sighed, ”No matter, since what can be seen during the stargazing day doesn’t come under one’s control. So... let’s talk about other matters.”

Maya: ”I haven’t seen anything regarding the ruins either. However, Tuvalule observed some related fragments, and I obtained relevant information from him.”

Hearing this, Rhein’s dim gaze immediately lit up. Both matters, whether concerning Angel or the ruins, were intimately tied to the Barbarian Cave, naturally being his primary concerns.

Without hesitation, Maya recounted the information Tuvalule observed from start to finish.

In summary, the keyword Tuvalule saw was: Spatial Magic Material.

Rhein’s expression showed a slight gravity, as spatial magic materials hold numerous implications. Currently, he doesn’t know the specific situation within the ruins, but he is aware that Nightmare Realm creatures have already occupied the ruins. With them collecting spatial magic materials, this holds significant meaning.

The upheaval in the neighboring Eternal Night Country remains vivid.

If Nightmare Realm creatures are collecting spatial magic materials to connect to a Nightmare Realm Portal and bring down a dome, then the Pamiji Plateau may soon follow in the footsteps of the Eternal Night Country.

Thus, for Rhein, this news certainly doesn’t bode well.

However, for now, Rhein didn’t show his concerns, as the future fragments seen by Tuvalule were overly brief, leaving more content unreadable. The specific situation needs further verification. If truly uncontrollable, other methods must be considered, even leaving a fallback option.

Rhein didn’t voice his inner worries, yet Tree Spirit vaguely sensed a change in the atmosphere surrounding Rhein.

Sanders and Tree Spirit exchanged glances, tacitly remaining silent.

”I’ve noted this matter. I’ll investigate later tonight. Let’s continue discussing other matters,” Rhein solemnly nodded, choosing not to comment further on the news. He instead turned the topic back to Maya.