Warlock Apprentice

Chapter 3134: Chapter 3135: The Three Chapters of Spro

”’The Three Chapters of Sbro’, tells the story of three foreign merchants at a market named Sbro, who were tricked by a local tyrant, and eventually developed three different endings.” Angel: ”Each ending is a Chapter, and although each story stands alone, their portrayal carries a sense of progressive oppression, blending absurd fallacies, laughable laments, and self-perceived successful failures into a portrayal of different strata yet similar public images.”

Angel read verbatim the creation background of the sheet music for ’The Three Chapters of Sbro’.

After reading, Angel looked up at Luigi sitting opposite: ”This is roughly the situation of the sheet music. How to interpret its complex emotions is up to you.”

This sheet music is precisely today’s selection by Bloyi. Its performance difficulty can be said to be the highest among the selections these days, but purely in terms of ear-pleasingness, it has not reached the pinnacle.

However, because this sheet music is performed in a progressive manner, it encompasses a lot of techniques and emotions within it, it might not be touching throughout, but there will always be a small section or a rhythm that resonates with people.

Using this sheet music to detect micro-expressions and extract personal preferences is most appropriate.

After receiving the sheet music, Luigi immediately entered a research state.

The harp in his hand occasionally strummed, but the notes were unlike the past where they were coherent, instead, each section carried a different theme: melodious, solemn, lamenting, mad...

Luigi’s expressions also showcased different emotions due to different themes.

Sometimes contemplative, sometimes irritable, sometimes frowning, sometimes joyful.

Luigi didn’t realize how rich his expressions were, but Angel sitting nearby absorbed all of his emotions.

Seeing this, Angel could basically determine that Bloyi’s choice was correct.

This piece ’The Three Chapters of Sbro’ is definitely the most suitable sheet music at the moment to check listeners’ preferences.

However, whether it can move Uriel still needs to wait for Luigi’s interpretation later to know.

Angel did not continue to disturb Luigi’s practice, and quietly exited the heart space.

...

Upon returning to reality, Angel did not stay in the quiet room but instead headed out.

A few minutes later, Angel had already walked out of the inn and arrived outside the Starry District.

However, compared to just coming out of the quiet room, Angel was not alone now; a hand lay on his shoulder, a mini wooden puppet was hidden in his chest pocket, and there was also a three-meter-tall, silver-haired gentleman in a black suit beside him.

Undoubtedly, they were Dan Gross, Wood Spirit, and Olao respectively.

If the concealed Speedy and the Heideland in the bracelet are counted, this trip of his almost took everyone along.

It’s not that Angel deliberately wanted to bring them, mainly because he happened to be perceived by Olao when leaving.

Angel thought that Olao has been very reclusive, which is not good, anyway, since he was going out, it was perfect to bring Olao along.

Angel’s words to Olao also caught the attention of Wood Spirit.

Wood Spirit’s character is quite timid. The reason it dared to stay outside and watch ’Anomalous Fire Alchemist’, firstly the plot was indeed attractive, secondly, it had Olao for company, and thirdly... it knew Angel was next door, so it could stay put.

But upon knowing Angel and Olao were going out, unnecessary timidity surged up again.

After sensing Wood Spirit’s unease, Angel could only take Wood Spirit along as well.

With Wood Spirit leaving, leaving Dan Gross alone in the quiet room seemed not too good, so Angel simply closed the Shadow Box of ’Anomalous Fire Alchemist’ and took Dan Gross out too.

As for Speedy... Angel didn’t have to bother; it would follow on its own.

Thus, this is why his outing turned into ’bringing along the family’.

Fortunately, Wood Spirit and Speedy were both concealed at this time and did not speak, barely noticeable; Dan Gross seemed to still be savoring the plot of ’Anomalous Fire Alchemist’, with no movements; this kept Angel from having any ’bringing kids’ misconception.

After walking out of the inn, Angel did not hesitate and headed straight to the end of Starry District.

As he walked, he also inquired about Olao’s experiences last time when he went out with Dockers.

According to Olao, last time he and Dockers went out, they did not leave Starry District and just wandered around nearby. Although they didn’t go to many places, the experiences were numerous.

He ate quite a few interesting snacks.

He attended a small auction.

The theme of this auction was ’Mechanical Alchemy’, and thus, Olao saw many interesting mechanical gadgets.

Under Dockers’ instigation, he bid for a mechanical hat with goggles, antennae, and transformation functions.

Yet, after Olao won the bid for this hat, he never wore it... mainly because, while participating in the auction, he felt it looked pretty good; but after buying it, he felt a bit flamboyant and shy to wear.

Dockers, knowing the changes in Olao’s mood, consequently infused him with numerous ’cutting-edge fashion’ nonsense.

This is also the origin of Olao changing his hair color to vibrant multicolored.

Besides this, Dockers took Olao for a massage, however, not for Olao but Dockers’ Sandworm.

It’s said that the masseur had once studied in the Wild Realm and can stimulate the magical creature’s bloodline potential through special massage techniques.

Whether it’s effective or not is another matter, but Dockers’ Sandworm indeed looked refreshed after the massage.

”By the way, Dockers also said that he would take me to see the tea party of Muzi sometime; apparently it’s a private gathering where you can hear many wizards share hidden information.”

When Olao said this, his expression showed anticipation, apparently... love for gossip knows no age.

However, the name Muzi’s Tea Party subtly made Angel’s expression curious.

Generally, in the Southern Domain Wizards’ World, names like tea parties or certain tea shops are mostly local tea party venues.

And it’s widely known, tea parties are witches’ gatherings.

Is Dockers planning to change gender to attend the tea party? Dockers becomes Dockers, and Olao becomes Olao?

Angel thinks carefully, perhaps this is indeed a possibility. Dockers is indeed a brazen person; last time he transformed into a fiery, revealing red-haired woman to observe Aex closely.

He has no reservations and will do anything to achieve his goal.

He doesn’t care about attending a tea party with a female appearance.

Except, does Olao have this awareness?

Angel dares not to think deeply.

Soon, they reached the end of the Starry District.

Last time when I came here, there were quite a few people gathered around, all discussing the attack on the Bilun Tree Court.

After so many days, the number of people gathered around has dwindled considerably, but the few remaining are still talking about the attack.

However, it is not the attack itself they discuss, but the aftermath and its repercussions.

For example, the heightened state of alert at the Bilun Tree Court and the apparent presence of an Extreme Sect nearby.

The only consolation for them is that both the lockdown and the sect are active only outside the Tree Court, and have not intruded into the Starry District.

Here remains a pure land.

Yet, this is merely what they wish to believe.

As Angel and Olao walked out of the small cleaning room from outside the Starry District, they immediately sensed the change in the surrounding atmosphere.

Although there were no people near the cleaning room, Angel noticed the addition of a few patterns on an inconspicuous tree nearby.

At first glance, they looked like tree markings, but Angel, being an Alchemy Master, knew very well that these patterns were Magic Patterns, and quite rare observational types at that.

Someone was using these Magic Patterns to monitor the people entering and exiting the Starry District.

There was no need to guess; it was definitely the handiwork of the Birlos family. Only they would dare do such a thing, and only they could do it while letting Lucia grudgingly accept it.

After all, the attackers like Aex originated from the Starry District.

So, while the people in the district still think their place is untouched, it’s merely an illusion.

The reason the Birlos family hasn’t touched the Starry District is most likely due to the presence of the Preacher, and... the Black Earl still living in the Starry District, they dare not act.

Angel snapped his fingers, using Illusion Technique to obscure the forms of himself and Olao, before walking out of the cleaning room.

The observational Magic Patterns outside did not detect their presence whatsoever.

It was not until they reached the main street of the Bilun Tree Court that Angel dispelled the Illusion Technique and headed toward the Court’s core location—the Clan Assembly Tree.

The Clan Assembly Tree is not only the center of the Bilun Tree Court but also an important area for the Birlos family.

Almost every council that concerns the future of the Bilun Tree Court is held at the Clan Assembly Tree.

Generally speaking, this place is restricted and is not open to outsiders.

Now, with the Bilun Tree Court having been attacked and various repercussions unaddressed, this place is more so a restricted area within a restricted area, inaccessible to anyone outside the Birlos family.

However, although Angel is heading towards the Clan Assembly Tree, his target is not actually the Clan Assembly Tree, so he need not worry about being barred from entry.

All along the way, Angel and Olao chatted while walking, occasionally stopping by nearby shops to have a look—something to broaden Olao’s knowledge with an insignificant contribution.

Soon, Angel arrived at the destination of his visit.

A spire located near the Clan Assembly Tree.

The spire was constructed atop the tip of a winding tree branch; to reach it, one must climb up a twenty-meter-thick vine.

This place has two rules: First, unless faced with irresistible crisis, the spire cannot be closed, and outsiders cannot be barred entry without reason. Second, one must walk to the spire, flying is not allowed.

The reason for these two rules is related to the spire’s origin and function.

The spire is actually a Signal Tower.

It was built by the Sky Mechanical City for the Bilun Tree Court.

To transmit signals, maintain continuous communication, and uphold the prestige of the Sky Mechanical City, they set the first rule: the spire cannot be closed, and others cannot be prohibited from using it.

Since the Signal Tower was constructed free of charge by the Sky Mechanical City, the Birlos family had no choice but to accept this clause.

However, to prevent criminals from exploiting the spire, the Birlos family established the second rule: the only way to reach the spire is on foot.

From the bottom of the vine to the top, the Birlos family set three guard checkpoints, and invited a Magic Pattern Master from the Sky Mechanical City to draw a Magical Energy Array for detecting malice, hostility enough to prevent any malicious exploitation.

The Sky Mechanical City understood the Birlos family’s concerns and agreed this rule effectively protects the Signal Tower.

Anyone violating these two rules is not only challenging the Birlos family but also offending the Sky Mechanical City.

Thus, hardly anyone dares to cause trouble near the Signal Tower.

Angel climbed the vine while explaining to Olao some working principles of the Signal Tower and the reason for his visit.

Angel came to the Signal Tower because in the morning when searching for Broi for the sheet music, he received a message from the Tree Spirit.

According to the Tree Spirit’s message, ”Mushroom Witch” Regina had already contacted Portia and said some good words for Qi Li. However, Portia had not expressed any formal opinion about Qi Li’s situation, only stating she wanted to meet and discuss with Angel.

The Mini Signal Tower with Angel was left for Lord Rhino, and Portia was unaware of the existence of the Wilderness of Dreams, and did not have the Log-in Device to the Wilderness of Dreams; hence, to meet with Portia, they must use the Signal Tower.

Fortunately, the Bilun Tree Court has a Signal Tower, saving Angel the trouble of searching for one.

Olao listened with great interest. Although he did not know who Portia was, upon hearing about Qi Li and the ”good deeds” of Jiebo, and the following developments, he couldn’t help but share his own evaluation.

Olao’s review naturally follows his stance.

Knowing Qi Li is Angel’s friend, he obviously speaks on Qi Li’s behalf.

His enthusiastic evaluation shows he’s enjoying this gossip quite a lot.

All the way up the vine, they passed three guard checkpoints without anyone stopping Angel... primarily because Angel did not conceal his presence; furthermore, the Magical Energy Array meant to monitor hostility showed no reaction, so even those unfamiliar with Angel and Olao did not obstruct them.

Arriving smoothly at the Signal Tower.

Generally, the Signal Tower isn’t particularly busy, as not many people can afford to use it.

But today, when Angel arrived, the inside was bustling; he saw many people in uniforms with emblematic attire.

Presumably, it’s still due to the aftermath of the previous attack on the Bilun Tree Court.

The various Wizard organizations’ outposts were damaged, increasing the number of people trying to contact the headquarters. Moreover, many organizations believe the Birlos family suffered heavy losses in the attack, considering it the perfect time to take advantage of the situation. Many want a piece of the pie, trying their luck at seizing some benefits.

Perhaps this is why the Signal Tower is so busy?

While waiting, Angel didn’t idle, using the example of people in uniforms within the Tower, he introduced some factions in the Southern Domain currently to Olao.