Warlock Apprentice

Chapter 3035: Chapter 3036: Breaking the Sealing

Outside Paradise Land, Angel’s decoding was still in progress.

Meanwhile, at the side, Dox was quietly chatting with Kaier, creating a stark contrast to the busy Angel nearby.

In reality, initially, Dox and Kaier were not talking at all.

At that moment, when Angel said ”he could give it a try” and started to decode the space seal enveloping Paradise Land, Dox and Kaier were so afraid of disturbing Angel that they didn’t even dare to breathe loudly, carefully refraining from speaking.

It wasn’t until later, when Angel actively broke the silence, that the tense atmosphere on their side dissipated.

Angel broke the silence not intentionally to ease the atmosphere but to ask Kaier for some knowledge about space structures.

Yes, he was indeed asking for advice. And the person he was consulting was the apprentice Kaier.

Angel undeniably knew a lot about space knowledge, but this knowledge came from the Dalmatian, not self-learned. So, although the knowledge ranged from basic to deep, some even exceeding the limits of the Southern Domain,

since Angel only passively received and absorbed it without really practicing, he was still a novice when it came to applying this knowledge.

A bit like a child with a treasure who understands its value but doesn’t have the ability to utilize it.

Now, Angel was decoding this space seal, and with his knowledge reserve, he could certainly crack it open. But the time it would take remained unknown; it could be hours, days, or even years.

To speed up the decoding process, Angel thought of a way: to use the act of decoding as practice while consulting Kaier for his practical experience.

By incorporating Kaier’s summarized correct practical experiences through inquiry and oral exchange into his practice.

Thus emerged the scene of Angel decoding while consulting Kaier.

However, while Angel’s genuine intent to seek advice was there, Dox and Kaier perceived it differently.

The speed at which Angel was decoding was rapid, and the progress was impressive. This was observable to the naked eye.

Yet the content of Angel’s inquiries involved very basic structural knowledge, completely different from his actions during decoding.

Hence, from Dox’s perspective, Angel wasn’t sincerely consulting Kaier. Instead, it seemed like he was using the pretext of ”asking for advice” to guide Kaier.

Kaier thought the same because, when answering Angel’s questions, Angel would also provide him with some knowledge feedback.

And this spatial knowledge was very advanced, even secretive, aligning with the spatial structures he described.

From this point of view, Angel was ”examining” him, while also offering guidance.

Consequently, the two sides hit it off, with Angel asking detailed questions and Kaier providing comprehensive answers, both feeling they’ve gained a lot.

Only Dox, due to his limited knowledge, couldn’t understand their conversation at all.

The only solace for Dox was that, from Angel and Kaier’s conversation, he could determine that Angel was decoding the space seal with complete ”effortless proficiency.” In other words, he didn’t have to worry that his chatting would disturb Angel.

Thus, the current scenario unfolded, with Angel decoding while Dox chatted with Kaier.

However, Dox and Kaier weren’t just idly chatting; Dox was ambitious, and his topics were centered entirely around the spatial knowledge that Angel and Kaier were exchanging.

How precious spatial knowledge was, Dox knew very well. Normally, it was hard to acquire such detailed spatial knowledge, let alone secret space-related information.

Angel, without any reservations, discussing it openly likely didn’t mind if he learned from it.

But Dox’s learning progress was far behind Angel’s, so he could only focus on Kaier, asking him to help interpret and understand this spatial knowledge.

Overall, that was the situation.

Whether it was Dox or Angel, both official wizards, were taking advantage of Kaier, the apprentice.

However, Angel did it at such a high level that Kaier didn’t realize he was being taken advantage of and even felt Angel was nurturing him.

Only Dox was openly exploiting him, causing Kaier a headache. But considering Angel was revealing so much secret knowledge without reserve, Kaier still forced himself to share with Dox.

Time passed by slowly in the midst of both sides taking advantage.

Half an hour flew by.

After once again gaining from Kaier, Angel suddenly discovered that the structure of the space seal had become clear. He even found the spatial core point sealing Paradise Land. Destroying this core point would directly break the space seal.

Angel initially thought it would take him a long time to decode it, but reaching the endpoint was quicker than he expected.

He didn’t immediately break the space seal but instead conducted a simple review.

He wanted to thoroughly confirm whether this time the unsealing was due to solid skill or luck.

After reviewing layer by layer and comparing with the multiple seals on the space seal, he finally got the answer...

One part skill, nine parts luck.

In short, it was luck.

Although Angel constantly incorporated Kaier’s practical experience into his own use, these were, after all, means of last resort. Relying solely on these methods to crack the space seal was possible, but not something a few conversations could accomplish.

At the very least, he would need to have several in-depth exchanges with Kaier, fully gathering his insights for it to be possible.

But clearly, Kaier couldn’t possibly share all his knowledge with Angel, as it involved Esos’s legacy.

Thus, for Angel to rely purely on solid skills to crack this level of space seal in a short time was unlikely.

This time, it was purely a stroke of luck.

Angel’s foundation was strong; although he didn’t know which method could crack the space seal, from a high-level perspective, he filtered and tried several methods.

And these methods were secret techniques unknown in the Southern Domain.

Therefore, when Angel explained it to Kaier, Kaier felt he was the one gaining an advantage.

These powerful secret techniques, from a hierarchical perspective, were far above the level of the space seal. Even though higher-tier techniques don’t necessarily break a space seal, if by chance the spatial compatibility is aligned, they could indeed ”overcome many principles with one force.”

And this ”overcome many principles with one force” falls under a stroke of good fortune.

Angel is quite lucky; after two failed attempts with secret techniques, the third one brings hope.

The review results leave Angel a bit disappointed.

But on second thought, he realizes he actually gained a lot.

The wizard who set the space seal outside Paradise Land is rather conscientious. There are no space traps or hidden gaps, just a straightforward space seal that causes no harm to the outside world.

This might be due to the opponent’s overconfidence in their own strength, but it’s undeniable that if they had added a slight trap outside the space seal, Angel’s decryption would not have been this easy. He might have faced a shock at the start of breaking it.

It’s fair to say, the wizard who laid the space seal provided Angel with a good practical environment. This granted Angel the opportunity to decrypt the seal by luck.

Having recognized himself and become aware of his own abilities and position, Angel’s disappointment fades, giving way to increased eagerness to learn space knowledge.

Setting aside the matter of review, Angel informs Dox and Kaier about finding the core point of the space seal.

Then, in front of the two, he begins decrypting the space seal.

Finding the core point is difficult, but decrypting is simple.

Angel’s decryption immensely broadens Kaier’s horizons. Angel’s method is completely beyond Kaier’s comprehension.

Kaier thought the most direct way is to destroy the core point and break the space seal directly.

Yet Angel doesn’t do this. He takes out an external array disk engraved with Magical Energy Array, tinkers with it, then tosses it onto the space seal.

Shortly afterward, a door leading into Paradise Land opens.

The door opens without shattering the space seal, not even causing the slightest energy ripple, leaving Kaier stunned.

What kind of method is this? How can it open the internal door directly without breaking the space seal?

Kaier is embarrassed to ask since it might involve high-level space application, fearing his question might make Angel think he’s coveting knowledge.

Kaier doesn’t dare ask, but Dox has no such concern. Not understanding space knowledge, Dox wonders: ”It opens just like that? Shouldn’t the space seal be destroyed?”

Angel doesn’t conceal anything from Dox: ”Destroying the space seal easily attracts attention. We’re not facing them directly; our goal is to find Speedy’s Avatar without making a fuss.”

The best method is finding Speedy’s Avatar inconspicuously and then retreating quickly.

Dox ponders and nods: ”You’re right. Causing a commotion indeed doesn’t favor us. Sneaking away with Speedy’s Avatar is the best option. But your decryption method seems familiar—did you use this in the Underground Aqueduct when breaking the Magical Energy Array?”

Dox looks at the array disk on the ground, above which the door stands.

If Dox didn’t know Paradise Land was shrouded by a space seal, he would think Angel is merely decrypting a Magical Energy Array.

Angel: ”This door indeed integrates Runeology. There are quite a few space-related Magic Tattoo Horns in the rune, which can easily be applied together with space knowledge.”

Once the core point is found, using it as the energy source with the array disk as a medium—the doors can be opened using magic patterns if applied properly.

This is an application method Angel learned from the knowledge given by Dalmatian.

Coincidentally, Angel is also proficient in magic patterns, making it easy to break the space seal when combined.

Dox shows an expression of sudden realization: ”So that’s it.”

Dox can roughly grasp Angel’s methods but doesn’t realize how technically demanding it is.

At least, Kaier can’t merge two disciplines despite knowing some magic patterns. Combining ’space’ nature Magic Tattoo Horns with space knowledge seems like a pipe dream to him.

Even Kaier’s mentor Esos would struggle with such integration.

Bear in mind, aside from being a Space Series True Knowledge Wizard, Esos is also a Magic Rune Mage.

Thus, Kaier’s gaze at Angel undergoes a complete transformation.

The idea seems simple, but achieving it... only Angel can.

Kaier now firmly believes Angel’s space knowledge is not low. It might even be on par with a mentor’s level.

Illusion Technique, Space Theory, Alchemy—three entirely different disciplines reaching the peak of the Southern Domain.

This is beyond Kaier’s imagination...

While Kaier is lost in thought, Angel already summoned Speedy, asking about the Avatar.

The space seal’s door is open, a quick summon should swiftly bring the Avatar back.

However, Speedy lingers at the gate for a while, still unable to sense the Avatar coming back.

It’s certain the Avatar isn’t harmed, but it just hasn’t returned to the main body.

Speedy shares its findings.

”Avatar not responding to the summon?” Dox wonders: ”Could it have defected?”

Angel shakes his head: ”Elemental creatures’ Avatars rarely defect.”

The Avatar of an elemental creature has a thin consciousness, with the main consciousness being strong enough to suppress the Avatar from developing independent thoughts.

Typically, defects occur with humans who have complicated minds, where diverse thoughts produce vastly different independent consciousness.

Speedy, being isolated in Tidal World for years, is far simpler-minded than humans; its Avatar defecting is out of the question.

”According to Speedy, it feels the Avatar is restricted by some energy, unable to respond to the summon,” Angel explains.

”Restricted by some energy? This sounds oddly familiar,” Dox mumbles: ”Isn’t this just like the space seal? Could the wizard who laid the space seal inside Paradise Land have placed a smaller seal as well?”

Angel shakes his head, not knowing the exact situation.

However, Dox’s speculation could be possible, a nesting doll style space seal, often seen in many relics.

True knowledge of it still requires further exploration.