Warlock Apprentice

Chapter 3213: Chapter 3214: Dragon Crow

Looking at Luskania with a smile at the corner of her lips, Kukurus suddenly felt an impulse surge within.

It wanted to see what its sister was doing now, to hear her thoughts on the Crystal Origin of Dreams. Was it the same as its own, or did she have other ideas?

Since it was thinking about it, it decided to act; Kukurus subconsciously prepared to activate the Log-in Device, but halfway through activation, it stopped.

It suddenly remembered something.

If it were to log in now, it would still be in the Immortal Realm of Mist Isle. According to the Tomb Guardian named Shi Zhong, in order to leave the Immortal Realm, one must pass the challenge of the Dragon-Eating Sunflower statue, after which it would receive a title and could freely enter and exit the Mist Isle Immortal Realm.

Of course, one could also choose to abandon the challenge and fail all three attempts, in which case one would still be transmitted out of the Mist Isle Immortal Realm.

However, Kukurus certainly wouldn’t choose to give up.

Giving up was not its dragon life creed; besides, it knew Baba Ragon was also in the Mist Isle Immortal Realm. Although it didn’t know how Baba Ragon’s challenge was going, if Baba Ragon succeeded while it failed, it would not only be embarrassing, but also nearly impossible to see Baba Ragon again later.

So, ’abandoning the challenge’ was absolutely not an option for it.

Since it wasn’t giving up, it needed to think about how to pass the Dragon-Eating Sunflower challenge.

Or rather, how to awaken the ”Assimilate” bloodline talent of the Dragon-Eating Sunflower in the shortest time possible?

Before today, Kukurus had not heard of the Dragon-Eating Sunflower, and it was its first time learning about the ”Assimilate” talent. Clearly, relying on real-world abilities to draw analogies was impossible.

There was only one method left, and that was to consolidate existing information to increase the success rate.

The existing information naturally referred to the information it obtained from the Dragon-Eating Sunflower’s bloodline when it transformed into it.

This information was vast and appeared completely illogical, but remembering it was easy for Kukurus’ intellect.

However, just remembering wasn’t enough; it needed to integrate these chaotic and complex pieces of information into a complete talent network.

This clearly required it to ponder and calculate.

With this in mind, it hesitated no longer and gradually sank into its thoughts...

...

On the other side, Angel was unaware that Kukurus had already started to consolidate and integrate the information.

If he knew, he’d probably be shocked.

Because it meant that Kukurus had extracted the Dragon-Eating Sunflower’s bloodline information and brought it into reality!

There is a classification for extracting bloodline information: ordinary bloodline information can be deciphered; however, the bloodline information in the Dragon-Eating Sunflower representing the ability of ”Assimilation” belongs to the inheritance information of the bloodline source. Deciphering this kind of information is extremely difficult unless you are a Bloodline Wizard and have fused with the Dragon-Eating Sunflower bloodline to trace back to the source.

And now, not only had Kukurus not fused the Dragon-Eating Sunflower bloodline, it had simply undergone a seemingly real ”transformation” experience and brought out part of the bloodline information.

If those researching bloodlines knew, it would definitely cause a major shock in the entire circle!

However, for Angel, his shock was not limited to this... Since Kukurus could bring the Dragon-Eating Sunflower’s bloodline information back to reality, could it possibly also apply the ability of ”Assimilation” in reality?

This speculation might not be reliable, because for ”Assimilation” to take shape, it requires not only the bloodline information but also the support of the bloodline itself. So even if the ”Assimilation” bloodline information is deciphered, it might not be applied.

But what about improvement?

Wizards are adept at deciphering and improving.

This technology called Magic Pattern originated from the authority of Abyssal Demon God, and only through constant improvement and innovation by various wizards did modern Runeology emerge.

Therefore, even if the deciphered ”Assimilation” ability can’t be used in reality, it could serve as the foundation of knowledge for future improvements.

Moreover... with Kukurus being of dragon kind, perhaps it could learn ”Assimilation” in reality after all.

However, all of the above are still just illusions.

Angel didn’t know about Kukurus’ situation, and Kukurus didn’t realize the importance of the ”information” in its mind... Kukurus’ slowness wasn’t to be blamed, it’s simply that the information it possessed was too disordered, like a pile of garbled characters. Even if the Wise Sovereign were present, it wouldn’t immediately react to the opportunities hidden behind these disordered characters.

Only by integrating, summarizing, and deciphering these garbled characters will the hidden brilliance gradually appear.

The dream-like illusion is invisible, yet it returns to reality.

Angel and Laplace had already reached the entrance of the Rock Palace at this time.

Just as they emerged, a stream of light accompanied by faint sounds of a harp fell before them from the distant sky.

”We meet once again, like seagulls amidst the waves, in the magnificent colors and the pure breeze.”

The harp melody and awkward poetry arrived simultaneously.

Luigi closed his eyes, enjoying the lingering charm of the beautiful music, but his hand plucking the harp strings did not cease, nor did the clumsy poetry stop polluting the air.

”Unfortunately, this reunion lacks the thrill of our first meeting, leaving only a subtle melancholy and deep hesitation. For I cannot see the surging waves and the rising white foam, leaving me as a lonely seagull murmuring to the vast world.”

Luigi seemed to assume the identity of a seagull, his voice rising and falling, with expressions full of deep sorrow. An expression of ’the person before me is no longer the person within my heart’ sigh.

Angel: ”Are you done reciting?”

Luigi slowly opened his eyes, his gaze incomparably clear: ”Did I move you?”

Angel smiled perfunctorily: ”Deeply moved, I hope you can bring me more feelings of this kind in the future, preferably silent ones.”

After speaking, and without waiting for Luigi to ponder deeply, Angel continued: ”By the way, didn’t you want to buy Pirush’s favor? Aor Shanzhuo is fetching water by the brook on the other side of the forest; you should be able to see it if you go over.”

Luigi was still contemplating Angel’s words when interrupted, reflexively asking: ”Aor Shanzhuo, that centaur? Isn’t it the Spirit of the Book? Why is it fetching water?”

Angel was stunned for a moment: ”You... don’t know?”

Luigi: ”What should I know?”

Angel remained silent for a moment before asking: ”What do you think of the surrounding air?”

”Air? How’d we jump back to discussing air? Didn’t I just say...” Luigi took a deep breath: ”The pure breeze surrounds me, lifting me to the clouds.”

Watching Luigi’s exaggerated performance, Angel was somewhat speechless: ”...”

Although he had thoroughly purified the air around them, Angel could still faintly detect a slightly out-of-place scent, perhaps merely a psychological effect.

However, since Luigi didn’t smell anything, there was no need to elaborate further.

Angel pointed towards the dense forest: ”Aor Shanzhuo is over there, you should be able to see it if you go now. Otherwise, if you wait, it’ll head off to fetch water.”

”Why are you speaking so disjointedly today, saying whatever comes to mind?” Laplace suspiciously glanced at Angel, and seeing no response, softly muttered ”strange,” then turned and entered the dense forest.

After Laplace left, Angel turned his head to look at Laplace seated in the ”Silver-Hair Suspended Chair.”

”You didn’t synchronize what happened here with Luigi?”

The matter here purely refers to Angel’s failed use of the Secret Ceremony Box, which caused a foul black mist to envelop all around.

Though Angel was asking, his tone was certain. Because if Luigi knew what happened here, he definitely wouldn’t inhale exaggeratedly like that... It should be noted, even Khuntela was holding his breath at this moment, completely avoiding any gas exchange with the outside world.

Laplace nodded: ”It’s not important enough to synchronize.”

Angel didn’t know what Laplace was thinking, but his words struck a chord with him. Indeed, the fewer people know about his cooking failure, the better.

Although Angel himself does not feel it’s a failure, since the ”deliciousness” has transferred to the ”Azure Noble Wine”... But whether the Azure Noble Wine is genuinely delicious, or perhaps Aor Shanzhuo has a peculiar taste, Angel couldn’t say for sure because he hasn’t tasted it. So, before figuring out the truth about the ”deliciousness transfer,” it’s more appropriate to keep things under wraps for now.

About three minutes later, Luigi returned from the dense forest.

This time, he didn’t play the harp or recite poetry because he had temporarily put the harp away and was holding a piece of parchment, examining it carefully.

On the back of the parchment, a familiar, small dragon claw mark could be seen.

Without a doubt, this should be Pixi’s contract document.

”Tsk, tsk, tsk, I didn’t expect that guy Pixi to be rescued by a Mirror Dragon hatchling, that’s definitely worth a year’s worth of ridicule.” Upon returning, Luigi’s first comment was on the contract document, or rather, a mockery.

”Let’s go, I can already sense Pixi’s location. He’s come to the gathering this time, and he’s at Pirush’s base.” As he spoke, Luigi’s eyebrows slightly raised: ”Perfect, I also need to go there to see that Pirush who just blacklisted me!”

While speaking, Luigi glanced at Khuntela beside him, signaling it to lead the way.

The Hundred-Dragon Divine Kingdom’s base is an independent space; not only is entry qualification required, but leaving also requires guidance. This is perhaps a way to showcase privilege?

Khuntela: ”Lord Kukurus has not sent a message to me, I still can’t let you go.”

Luigi glared at Khuntela angrily: ”If Kukurus doesn’t let me out, can I leave its smoke-filled Cloud Cave on my own?”

Khuntela: ”It’s not smoke...”

Luigi: ”I don’t care if it is smoke or not, just take us out first. You can confirm with Kukurus after you leave, I have no interest in waiting for you.”

Khuntela’s brow furrowed: ”But...”

Luigi came closer, squinting at Khuntela: ”Are you treating us as prisoners? If you don’t let us go, we can’t leave?”

Khuntela sneaked a glance at Laplace beside him, not daring to reply. Instead, he silently agreed: ”Fine, I’ll take you away, please follow this way.”

Khuntela thought it through too, realizing it would be challenging for Luigi to find the entrance and exit of the Cloud Cave and leave from there.

Moreover, it also felt Kukurus still in the Cloud Cave, indicating Luigi must have been let go voluntarily by it.

In that case, there was no need to dwell on the matter of holding anyone back. Besides, Laplace was right beside it, so it dared not act rashly.

Khuntela dutifully led everyone to the base’s exit.

The exit’s location changes dynamically; currently, it happens to be at the top of an ancient gnarled branch near the Rock Palace.

Khuntela hovered not far away, silently watching Luigi and the others depart.

Once certain they had left the base, Khuntela turned and flew toward the direction of the Cloud Cave. Even though it assumed Lord Kukurus had allowed Luigi to leave, it still felt the need to confirm with Lord Kukurus as a precaution.

While flying towards Cloud Cave, a shadow suddenly loomed over Khuntela’s head.

Looking up, Khuntela noticed that the previously clear sky had darkened at some point, with a sprawling low cloud covering several thousand meters, shrouding the nearby Sky Dome in mist.

Khuntela watched the clouds overhead, gradually reducing speed until finally stopping at a barren mountaintop.

Seeing dark feathers faintly fall from the clouds, Khuntela hesitated for a moment before softly calling out a name:

”Ufry?”

”It’s me.”

A cold voice echoed within the clouds.

With the sound, a head resembling a crow slowly emerged from the dark, oppressive clouds.

It’s only said to resemble because the length of this crow-like head is nearly ten meters; with its long beak included, it’s even larger. Thus, it only looks like a crow but is entirely unrelated to an actual crow.

Looking at the crow’s head, Khuntela mentally visualized its entire body. The head resembles a crow, but the body is akin to a demon eagle, only the wings are heavy, with six pairs of black wings. The torso barely relates to a bird, but its eight limbs... yes, eight limbs, are completely dragon-shaped.

This is a special type of Mirror Dragon from Hundred-Dragon Divine Kingdom, known as the Dragon Crow.

The Dragon Crow wields powers of darkness and death, represented by Jasmine, who led the team this time.

However, Lady Jasmine has gone to Pirush’s base with the portfolio and has yet to return. Within the base, the only Dragon Crow left is Jasmine’s assistant and Kukurus’s lifelong companion... Dragon Crow Ufry.

”Were you specifically looking for me?” Khuntela questioned the immense, partially hidden crow head within the clouds.

Ufry nodded: ”Just now, Lady Jasmine sent a message; it seems the Singer Clan and the Feather Forest Clan have some secretive items and hope Kukurus can help contact Grandpa Wan to have him take a look.”

Ufry is Jasmine’s assistant, and Jasmine’s trip to Pirush’s base this time was to add pages to the portfolio, with the page owners being the Singer Clan and the Feather Forest Clan.

Khuntela: ”Did Lady Jasmine mention what the secretive items are?”

Ufry shook his head: ”No, but it must be very important.”

After all, ”Grandpa Wan” is a pillar of the Hundred-Dragon Divine Kingdom, and general matters would never disturb Grandpa Wan.

Khuntela: ”You can actually tell Lord Kukurus about this yourself.”

Ufry remained silent for a long time, then shook his head again.

”No.”

”Please help me convey this instead; I have some other things to attend to.”

Khuntela observed Ufry’s sudden dim mood, sighed silently in his heart but nodded on the surface: ”Alright, I’ll soon communicate the situation to Lord Kukurus. However, personally, I think it’s difficult for this to succeed... Grandpa Wan rarely involves himself in external matters.”

Ufry hesitated for a moment: ”If Grandpa Wan doesn’t respond, then let’s ask Lord Aiya.”

Aiya is the external name for Mystic Book Dragon.

Khuntela nodded: ”Alright.”

”Thanks a lot, I’ll be going now.” Ufry’s silhouette gradually sank into the clouds, merging with them in an instant, drifting away.

Once the clouds departed, the clear sky returned to the Sky Dome.

Khuntela sighed softly towards the direction where Ufry left, then continued flying towards Cloud Cave.