Warlock Apprentice

Chapter 2034: Chapter 2035: Zhuguang Speaker

UFO Realm, City of Truth.

This extraordinary city that dominates the UFO Realm is situated on a black creature shaped like a jellyfish. The size of this peculiar creature is so enormous that even hundreds of Island Whales combined cannot compare to it.

This jellyfish-shaped creature is a unique feature of the UFO Realm—UFOs. The UFO carrying the irreplaceable City of Truth in the Southern Domain Wizard World is none other than the King of UFOs, Lapuye.

Since the first chairman of the Council of Truth conquered Lapuye, the City of Truth has stood on Lapuye’s back for three thousand years, patrolling the UFO Realm.

Now, Lapuye is gracefully drifting under the starlit sky of the UFO Realm.

At this moment, a comet-like glowing body suddenly emerged from the void, skimming past Lapuye’s side.

Lapuye’s giant, moisture-filled eyes clearly reflected the glowing body.

”Long time no see, little UFO~” a slightly playful voice emanated from the glowing body.

Lapuye was initially puzzled upon seeing the glowing body, but upon hearing the voice, it slowly closed its eyes, seemingly not wanting to engage.

”So cold-hearted, I’m at least the current chairman; give me some face...”

The glowing body sighed, no longer addressing Lapuye, but instead flying towards the City of Truth on its back.

At this moment, in the center of the City of Truth, within a dark palace guarded by many UFO tentacles.

The empty palace was engulfed by darkness, with the only light source being the blood light in the eyes of the skull on the throne at the front of the palace.

On the throne sat a woman in a black noble’s dress, one hand unconsciously tapping the skull’s head, the other resting against her brow, seemingly contemplating, her brows furrowed tightly.

As the woman pondered, a thought penetrated the void, descending into the palace.

With the arrival of this thought, a voice shattered the darkness’s silence.

”Adelaide, you seem a bit unwell?”

The woman in the black noble’s dress was indeed Adelaide, one of the permanent members of the Council of Truth.

Adelaide opened her eyes, her pupils as pure black as her hair. In the instant she opened her eyes, a complex expression was visible, but it quickly returned to indifference.

”Chairman, I am not unwell. I... I just thought of an old friend living on Berth Island.”

”Berth Island? The Berth Island where the Vansel family resides?”

At the mention of the Vansel family, Adelaide’s eyes moved slightly: ”Yes.”

”For someone to be on your mind, they must be quite interesting.”

”Hmph.” Adelaide snorted softly: ”Just a fool.”

”A fool?” Although no figure appeared in the palace, a meaningful laughter echoed within it.

”I dislike your laughter, especially in my palace. I forbid anyone to laugh here. Not even you, Zhuguang, can do so. In my domain, please abide by my rules.”

”Your nature is as stubborn as ever, too fond of sticking to the rules; often, this leads to missed opportunities,” Zhuguang’s voice carried an implicit meaning.

Adelaide seemed not to hear: ”These are my principles and the path I tread towards true knowledge.”

Adelaide paused: ”My matters are not of concern to you, my lord. I wonder what brings you to me this time?”

”As soon as it comes to these topics, you just... Alright, let’s get to business. My avatar just returned from the outside, confirmed some information from the Crowned Star One, and I’m here to discuss the supplementary issue of Time Forest with you.”

Time Forest is a magazine jointly edited by the Council of Truth, holding unmatched authority in the Southern Domain. Originally published every ten years, it rarely has supplementary issues, each one representing a significant event.

Adelaide, being one of the editors in chief, is the most traditional among them, least fond of change. She is also an advocate for the decade-long publication, believing that only through years of refinement can quality be ensured; otherwise, it would degrade into meaningless gossip magazines.

But this time, when it came to the supplementary issue, Adelaide, usually an opponent of dissent, remained silent for a moment before saying: ”I understand; this supplementary issue is indeed necessary. On Observer’s Day, there indeed were several events worthy of being featured in Time Forest. The matter of the Seed can be published after it concludes, but regarding the Peach Heart Theater, this presents a unique opportunity for the Southern Domain Wizard World, not to be missed! Even if it means breaking with tradition, it must be announced promptly.”

Zhuguang chuckled lightly: ”Peach Heart Theater is indeed an opportunity but might also be a giant maw devouring the foundations of the Wizards’ Realm. You should know, Peach Heart Theater, like the Thief of Time, is a path forged by those great beings at the top, striving to clutch the chasm of truth. Catching an opportunity on this path is not so easy.”

Despite these words, the importance of Peach Heart Theater is undeniable. The supplementary issue of Time Forest is prompted by the arrival of Peach Heart Theater.

Especially for those great figures at the top, such as Monty, after already making a scene in the Abyss, likely has set sights on the Peach Heart Theater by now.

”You’re the chief editor, remember not to exaggerate the prospects of Peach Heart Theater; try to convey the risks as well, given the external world’s scant understanding of it.”

Adelaide snorted coldly: ”The major witcher organizations have an understanding; those who don’t are merely wizard families or wandering wizards, for whom knowledge in this regard is inconsequential.”

”Though that’s true, would you stand by idly as those of the wizard families walk towards the Abyss of death?”

Speaking of wizard families, Adelaide initially intended to rebut, but a shadow flashed through her mind, causing her to hold her tongue.

Zhuguang: ”Actually, there are others worth paying attention to in this issue, like the Prophecy Apprentice from the Barbarian Cave, Dororo. I sense he carries a story worth digging into; perhaps it could be arranged in the first half of Time Forest.”

Adelaide nodded: ”I understand; I will investigate, especially since this Tea Party will be held in the Barbarian Cave. I will meet Dororo... and that genius Alchemist.”

”Glad you understand. That’s all for now. May this issue’s supplementary guide lost wizards in the right direction,” Zhuguang paused: ”Lastly, dear Black Noble Lady, I hope you find everlasting peace in this dark hall.”

Zhuguang’s presence gradually receded, leaving only Adelaide’s breathing in the silent darkness.

”...Peace?”

After a while, a sigh echoed through the empty hall.