Warlock Apprentice

Chapter 2473: Chapter 2474: Major Event

The Ghostly Floating Realm, the Floating Palace above the City of Truth.

This is an entirely obsidian-made ring-shaped hall center, with a signal tower more than thirty meters high, guarded by crystals, and surrounded by eighteen signal receivers.

At this moment, a large number of City of Truth staff are sending messages to various Wizard Organizations through the signal receivers.

”Yes, please temporarily evacuate the vicinity of the coast. If possible, also inform the nearby Roman Family.”

”...please notify the humans under your jurisdiction, they better not leave, right, right...”

”Is this Mr. Antonio? Is City Lord Muse in seclusion? City Lord Rosen also has matters? Alright, please convey on behalf of Mr. Antonio...”

”We’ve said all we can, you’re free not to leave, but at your own risk.”

”...”

Various voices of conversation, chaotically echoed in the hall. This was something unimaginable at usual times, it only appeared when something major happened.

And indeed, a major event had occurred. The message was personally brought by City Lord Zhuguang, so these staff did not dare to delay, sending intelligence and information to various organizations through the signal tower.

Generally, in the whole process, Wizard Organizations cooperate well with their work, whereas some lesser-known, small Wizard Families or rogue Wizards, due to various issues, feel it’s exaggerated, and some simply don’t believe it. Perhaps it’s personal rebellion, or maybe just a matter of perspective... In any case, it’s bearable, but there are some whom the signal tower contacts who merely laugh sinisterly without stating their stance, driving the staff in the hall crazy.

Still, no matter how bizarre it gets, the work must continue, as it concerns a large number of lives.

And most importantly, Black Monarch Adelaide was standing behind everyone, her cold gaze making them dare not slack off in the slightest.

About five minutes later, the eye of a massive creature appeared outside the obsidian hall, its watery, lively eyeball gazing inside. Simultaneously, it extended several black tentacles toward the inside staff.

The staff, initially on their posts, retreated repeatedly in fright.

”Little Ghostly Floating~ don’t be naughty. If you’re not good, I’ll tell Kalapuye later~”

With the end of these words, Zhuguang, dressed in a black robe, jumped off the massive creature and patted its eye.

The massive creature hesitated for a moment, then retracted its tentacles and slowly flew off into the distance.

The staff in the hall finally breathed a sigh of relief, bowed to Zhuguang, and returned to their workstations.

Zhuguang then walked to Adelaide’s side: ”How’s the situation?”

Adelaide: ”The number of those willing to listen to advice and those unwilling is about what you predicted.”

Zhuguang sighed: ”Alas, there’s nothing we can do. For many Wizards, stubbornness and prejudice are mountains hard to destroy.”

Pausing, Zhuguang continued: ”Besides that, are there any special situations?”

Adelaide: ”Yes, Song of the Deep Sea is the only large Wizard Organization unwilling to listen, they even sent a large number of personnel to the Mist Belt.”

Zhuguang: ”Who conveyed the information over there?”

”Golden Umbrella.”

Zhuguang raised a brow: ”It’s Sangye Witch, the Sea God’s disciple... don’t bother with them, Florenza surely understands the importance. He probably has his calculations.”

”Trying to pit Yimagan’s faction?”

Zhuguang immediately feigned ignorance: ”I have no idea, anyway, Song of the Deep Sea has enough foundation, I believe nothing major will happen. Besides Song of the Deep Sea, any other special circumstances?”

Adelaide thought for a moment: ”Haven’t contacted Barbarian Cave.”

Zhuguang: ”If you can’t contact them, let it be. Barbarian Cave is deep inland, far from the coast, and their headquarters is in the Mirror World, even if something happens in the Mist Belt, it won’t affect them.”

After discussing this situation, Adelaide asked: ”What about the situation on your side, Chairman?”

They had returned to the City of Truth from the Plane Corridor and split into two routes. Adelaide came to the signal tower to notify various Wizard Organizations about the Mist Belt situation, while Zhuguang used the Secret Book to contact the two Council of Truth members of Crown Star Church — Gauss and Vila.

Aiming to explore the potential impact of the mysterious fruit in the future through vague prophecy.

Zhuguang shook his head with a somewhat gloomy expression: ”Not optimistic. Although direct prophecy of the mysterious fruit is impossible, according to the prophecies of Wizard Gauss and Wizard Vila, at some point in the future, many unknown cause deaths appeared in various overseas Continental Nations. Similar death prophecies also appeared near the coast of Flourish Continent.”

”Confirmed to be caused by that fruit?”

”Not sure...”

Zhuguang hadn’t finished speaking when the noise in the hall suddenly grew louder, with multiple signals simultaneously accessing eighteen signal receivers.

The staff were even busier, dripping with sweat.

”What’s going on?” Adelaide stepped forward and inquired of a staff member who was on a call.

”Black Monarch, I received a transmission from the Fas gap of Shangbo Coast, saying all ordinary people near Shangbo Coast seemed to turn into controlled puppets, walking step by step into the sea. A large number of people have drowned at sea, and some apprentices as well... Ah, the person I was talking to also suddenly lost the signal just now, could he also...”

Adelaide and Zhuguang exchanged a glance.

Zhuguang sighed: ”Previously uncertain, but now it’s basically certain, it must be the mysterious fruit causing the impact.”

Adelaide frowned: ”Even beings at the level of Observers can’t control it?”

Zhuguang: ”Alas, Legendary Wizards need to master the Law, while mysterious objects often transcend laws or even detach from rules.”

”What now then?”

An out-of-control, mysterious fruit capable of affecting more than half of the Southern Domain is a disaster.

Zhuguang shook his head: ”I don’t know either, let’s wait a bit longer, maybe it’s just that the Observers haven’t acted yet, besides, isn’t there that strange octopus?”

Perhaps they can subdue the mysterious object?

Time, for Adelaide in the past, was something she didn’t care about. Every time she practiced spell techniques, months or even years would pass, but now, every minute and every second mattered to Adelaide.

Because almost every second, the signal tower would receive messages from various Wizard Organizations, and each message represented a serious incident.

Adelaide desperately hoped that the disaster caused by the mysterious fruit could pass earlier. At least, not to harm the Southern Domain too much.

And this wasn’t just Adelaide’s hope, it was the hope of all Southern Domain Wizards who knew the truth.

Perhaps the mind’s intent can echo back.

Approximately three minutes later, after the disaster had persisted, good news came from the signal tower.

”The attraction disappeared!”

”Everyone returned to normal!”

The hearts of everyone, previously suspended, finally relaxed at this moment. Three minutes wasn’t too long, Transcendents, even if they fell into the sea, probably wouldn’t die so easily.

As for mortals, most living by the coast might know how to swim, potentially reducing the impact more than expected... perhaps?

Regardless, as long as the attraction is gone, it’s an immense relief.

Aside from the relief, the signal tower received a large amount of information again, but these messages were no longer forecasts of disaster, but inquiries about the aftermath of the mysterious fruit.

And this answer, neither Zhuguang nor Adelaide could provide.

Perhaps only the Observer and that person know.

...

At the same time, Tidal World.

Sanders raised his head, gazing at the smoke-filled sky.

Here, he didn’t feel the presence of attraction; evidently, the influence of the mysterious fruit only exists in the current world, unable to penetrate the affiliated world.

According to the growth rate of the fruit’s attraction, it should have completely lost control by now, right? I wonder how things are in the Southern Domain?

As Sanders pondered, suddenly his ear twitched, and with a gentle wave of his hand, Wizard Ferro was released from the Gravity Garden.

As soon as Ferro arrived outside, he was ready to take a breath of fresh air. He couldn’t stand the strong masculine scent he smelled on the Moonlight Bird Number.

However, what Ferro didn’t expect was that he inhaled not fresh air... but air filled with dust and sparks.

After coughing several times, Ferro looked around. He discovered that they were in a desolate land filled with gunpowder smoke and magma pools.

For a Fire Element Wizard, he greatly liked the environment here, the flame energy was more abundant than ever.

But, where is this place?

Ferro just wanted to ask when Sanders stopped him: ”Hold back all your questions. Later, you’ll know yourself.”

After speaking, Sanders pointed to Kanter and Nis beside him.

They also looked around eagerly, their mouths tightly shut, evidently experiencing the same as Ferro.

”Do you have a result over there now, how’s the situation?” Sanders looked at Ferro.

Previously, he had arranged for Ferro to go to the Wilderness of Dreams to inquire about the outside world from other wizards. Now that Ferro is out, there must be a change in the outside world.

Ferro: ”I asked Lianna...”

Kanter: ”How did you get in touch with Lianna? Isn’t she in the Barbarian Cave?”

Sanders glanced at Kanter: ”You only need to listen, no need to ask.”

Kanter’s mouth twitched, but he didn’t refute.

Sanders: ”Continue.”

Ferro: ”Witch Lianna told me that there indeed was a strange attraction spreading outside, but it had little impact on them.”

Thinking about it, this is true. Pamiji Plateau is already very far from the Mist Belt, the attraction, no matter how strong, would have weakened a lot by the time it reached inland. Moreover, Lianna is an Official Wizard, she wouldn’t be affected.

Yet, the attraction reaching Pamiji Plateau also indirectly indicates the dreadful extent of the mysterious fruit. Given its wide influence, even the continent close to Devil’s Sea would be severely impacted. Mortals would suffer the most.

Everyone’s face looked somewhat grim, they all understood what this meant.

Sanders: ”And then?”

Ferro: ”Then, not long after, maybe just two or three minutes, Witch Lianna said the attraction disappeared.”

Upon hearing this, everyone’s expression relaxed slightly.

Kanter: ”Seems like the mysterious fruit has been taken away.”

Sanders nodded, thinking it over, yes, with the presence of an Observer, taking a mysterious fruit doesn’t seem like a hard task?

But for some reason, a trace of unease inexplicably rose in Sanders’ heart.

Could this matter be related to Angel? After all, Angel is also there.

Impossible, it should be impossible.

Angel’s strength is there, he doesn’t even qualify to stir up a ripple, how could it be.

... But, what if?

Angel has a superb ability to create trouble, he’s done more than one big thing, just like how they are now in the Tidal World, isn’t that also a big deal Angel caused?

Could Angel have really gotten involved?

Could it be that even the mysterious fruit was obtained by Angel?

Sanders shook his head, this should be impossible. With the Observer there, how could Angel even think of obtaining the mysterious fruit.

Forget it, don’t think about it, hopefully Angel can come back alive. Creating trouble, better not.

Better... stay cautious.

...

At this moment, Angel, who considers himself very cautious, wants to shout to the sky.

Why? Why?!

You stupid dog, wasn’t your target Gluz Deward and Polo Ye? Why swallow me too?

Indeed, Angel has once again come inside the Dalmatian’s stomach.

After the Dalmatian swallowed the mysterious fruit, it burped contently and leisurely walked back.

Although everyone was quite apprehensive about the Dalmatian swallowing the mysterious fruit, recalling the previous antics of the Dalmatian pretending to drown one moment and acting like a well-behaved doggie in Angel’s arms the next, they subconsciously weren’t too guarded against the Dalmatian.

So when the Dalmatian approached them and opened its mouth, they thought its gentle voice was about to bark.

Who would have thought, the Dalmatian’s mouth slowly opened wide, wider, and wider...

Who could have imagined that a Dalmatian puppy’s mouth could open to the point of engulfing the heavens?

Then the next second, everyone, whether it be Gluz Deward, Polo Ye, the Observer, Angel, or Wang Wang... all were swallowed into its belly.

Angel didn’t know how everyone else was, but he himself experienced a bout of tumbling so intense that it could make him vomit stomach acid, before finally landing.

Lying on the ”ground,” Angel silently shed tears in his heart.

Where’s the promised partnership, the promised bond, why swallow me again?

Angel, after lamenting for several seconds, finally calmed his somewhat indignant mood.

If resistance is futile, then enjoy the time being swallowed.

The last time he was swallowed, he saw some worlds, civilizations, and the evolution of mysteries, which helped him greatly.

And this time, having just awakened from the insights at the Beginning of the Mysteries, if he sees similar scenes again, it might lead to new realizations.

Thinking of this, Angel propped himself up from the ground.