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墨書 Inktalez
Chapter 255:
The pitch-black night sky was dotted with a few stars.
In the distance, the Exchange Tower of Sky City still shone with white light, standing like a white stick.
Freya stood quietly by the window, organizing her thoughts.
Suddenly, a cry of an eagle echoed from the sky.
Freya slightly raised her head and saw dozens of large Crimson Giant Eagles gliding slowly through the night sky.
The underbelly of the giant eagles had an inverted shape, shimmering with a striking red and white glow.
Even from a distance, Freya could hear the sound of their wings flapping.
Upon noticing the giant eagles, Freya's pupils constricted, and she frowned.
"What has happened to the Crimson Eagle's Crimson Eagle Guard Unit?"
Typically, the Crimson Eagle's Crimson Eagle Guard Unit was mostly stationed at various outposts or engaged in dangerous tasks such as exploring secret realms and other worlds.
At headquarters, there were usually no more than three members of the Crimson Eagle Guard stationed at any given time.
This was because the minimum requirement for the Crimson Eagle's Crimson Eagle Guard Unit was that they needed to be professional combat wizards at Crystallization Level, serving as the security for the Wizard Organization.
Their nature was similar to that of Sky City's Hunting Squad.
But at this moment, dozens of Crimson Eagle Guards suddenly appeared in the sky, which was quite strange.
"What happened at headquarters?"
Freya thought carefully; it seemed that nothing unusual had occurred recently.
Suddenly, she seemed to remember something and abruptly raised her head.
"Could it be related to my entry into that secret realm three days ago?"
As far as she knew, the location of that secret realm was not within the jurisdiction of the Crimson Eagle, but it wasn't very far either.
Moreover, what she had seen when she felt danger and chose to leave—the plague-like mist of Black Bugs—was indeed a terrifying presence.
"From what I saw before I left, those Black Bugs seemed to have the ability to tear through the spatial gate. Or perhaps those Black Bugs escaped from the secret realm?"
Freya had some uncertain speculations in her mind.
If those Black Bugs could come out of the secret realm, their ability to gnaw through defenses like the Force Field would definitely pose a significant threat.
However, no matter how she speculated now, she had no way of knowing the true situation; everything could only wait for information from headquarters.
...
Two days later.
The tranquil lake rippled gently, and one could vaguely see fish or other creatures swimming beneath the surface.
The area around the lake was surrounded by a patch of green forest, and not far from the woods, some gardeners dressed in gray linen were tending to the lawn.
In a white gazebo, two women wearing identical white robes with red edges sat at a round table, smiling and chatting.
"I didn't expect you to break through so quickly, Freya. It's quite rare. I remember when I first met you; you didn't even have Vaporization. Has it only been a month and a half?"
The witch speaking had rare long blue wavy hair, eyes larger than those of ordinary people, and skin that was almost transparent, clearly indicating her possession of the Bloodline of Ren.
This witch was named Kathy Augustine, a colleague of Freya in the Rune Department and the person she had interacted with the most during this time.
In response to her admiration, Freya smiled slightly.
"It was just a stroke of luck. I acted on impulse at that moment and didn't expect to succeed. It was mostly luck; if I had failed, I probably wouldn't be sitting here talking to you. Besides, my mental energy is extremely unstable right now, which is also a price to pay."
"Hehe, no matter what, you succeeded after all. And you've already entered Liquefaction Level. Have you thought about how to transform your body? If you want to receive the Bloodline of the Sea Tribe, I can offer some help," Kathy winked at her, saying it with some significance.
Jumping directly from a lower level to Liquefaction-Level Wizard is difficult in a large wizard gathering place like Cloud City, but it is not unheard of.
Some elite offspring from prominent families have a high chance of success through various magical items' enhancements, so Kathy wasn't too surprised by Freya's achievement.
Moreover, as Freya knew, Kathy had also crossed over to Liquefaction Level in a similar way. However, besides being a member of the Crimson Eagle wizard group, Kathy was also an elder from a large family within the Sea Tribe, possessing abundant resources. Yet, due to having one-third human bloodline, she chose to come here to study on land.
This was a significant difference compared to Freya, who had nothing.
As for Kathy's kind offer of help, Freya smiled and declined.
"Never mind; I don't have many plans right now. I just want to stabilize my mental state first before considering anything else."
"That's really a pity. However, if you ever decide to choose the Sea Tribe Bloodline in the future, remember to let me know. You should know that there are also powerful species of Wind Element within the Sea Tribe."
Hearing Freya's refusal, Kathy didn't seem upset at all; instead, she continued to promote it or indirectly win her over.
"Well, we'll see about that later. But I suspect you didn't come here just for my Sea Tribe Bloodline, did you? Is there something else important?" Freya changed the subject and asked directly.
Although their interaction was harmonious, it wasn't the kind of relationship where one would casually drop by. Clearly, Kathy had something specific to discuss.
Upon hearing Freya's directness, Kathy rolled her eyes and nodded.
"That's right, there is something important. Do you know about the recent incident in Chikno Forest?"
"Oh?" Kathy's words made Freya's heart tighten, but she showed a curious expression on her face.
"I was just preparing for a breakthrough. What happened there?"
"It's a secret realm; a new Secret Realm Entrance has appeared in Chikno Forest." Kathy paused for a moment before continuing without any unnecessary words. "However, this new Secret Realm Entrance has leaked some strange Black Insects. According to research, these bugs seem to be Corpse Worms from hell. It seems they were originally cultivated by the Wizard Organization that managed this secret realm, but after it fell into disuse, they somehow went out of control."
"Corpse Worms? Those lowly things? But what does that have to do with us?" Freya pretended not to know.
"These aren't ordinary Corpse Worms; they seem to have mutated and have extremely high resistance to Force Fields. Do you know about the Red Scorpions on the edge of that forest? They were completely devoured by these bugs just three days ago, including their leader Laurent, who is a Crystallization Level strong Archmage." Kathy's expression became somewhat uneasy.
"Is it that serious?" Freya frowned and became serious.
Although she had anticipated that issues would arise, she never expected these bugs would completely consume a Wizard Organization, even if it was one of the weakest.
"Yes. The reason I came to find you is that our Rune Department received an upper-level notification to go to Chikno Forest to establish a Rune Tower for emergencies. The Crimson Eagle Guard Unit has already sent thirteen people; we are in a state of high alert." Kathy explained the seriousness of the situation.
"I understand," Freya said thoughtfully. "So when do we depart? What are the specific arrangements?"
"At noon the day after tomorrow, we'll set off together with the Crimson Eagle Guard Unit. I've heard that this incident involving the leak of species from the secret realm is extremely serious. Sky City will also send some personnel over. The higher-ups have informed us that if any situation arises, we should prioritize their instructions and may even need to strategically retreat."
Freya remained silent, merely nodding quietly, lost in her thoughts.
Seeing Freya's expression, Kathy seemed to think she was worried about something and offered comfort.
"Don't overthink it. We're only responsible for constructing the Rune Tower to create a closed defensive space to prevent these creatures from expanding their range again. It won't take long; we'll be back in at most a week. The rest can be left to the professionals."
Hearing Kathy's reassurance, Freya snapped back to reality and smiled.
"Well, that's not wrong."
Although on the surface it was just a species leak, Freya sensed that things wouldn't be so simple.
The bizarre scene she had faced at that time was definitely a sign of some dangerous entity awakening from the secret realm. That instinctive shudder was unmistakable.
However, she had no intention of sharing this information with others. Firstly, it would bring unnecessary trouble; secondly, in a certain sense, she had an unknown connection to this matter.
With these inexplicable thoughts in mind, the two chatted briefly about other topics before Kathy took her leave in the afternoon.
Freya watched as Kathy's carriage disappeared down the road.
After a long while, Freya turned and walked back toward the estate.
"It seems that the plan to return home will need to be postponed."
At the entrance of the West Gate of Crimson Eagle, three Giant Carriages pulled by Colstert Rhinoceroses were parked by the roadside.
In addition to these three carriages, there were also over a dozen large Crimson Giant Eagles standing nearby, along with several other carriages.
Next to the Giant Carriage, some wizards dressed in white robes with red edges were inspecting various materials on the carriage.
Aside from the working wizards, most of the others were gathered in small groups, forming circles and chatting while waiting for the signal to move forward.
At this moment, Freya, Kathy, and another black-haired Runes Department Wizard were huddled together discussing unrelated matters.
Most of the conversation was between Kathy and the other wizard, while Freya quietly listened, only occasionally chiming in.
"Last time I got some Blushgrass in Verna; it seems to be of very good quality. If you need a large amount, you can go there and just mention my name," the Black-Haired Wizard said as he pulled out a small vial containing some pink powder from his pocket and tossed it to Kathy.
Kathy caught the vial, poured out a little, and sniffed it with satisfaction.
"Thanks! Blushgrass is great for moisturizing my skin. Since it grows in such harsh conditions, high-quality ones are rare. I didn't expect you to bring me such a surprise this time; it's fantastic!"
"Do we really need to thank each other? Just remember to bring me some Sea Tribe specialties next time," the Black-Haired Wizard winked at Kathy.
"Of course!" After confirming the quality, Kathy eagerly poured some powder onto her face. Then she glanced at Freya, who seemed lost in thought.
"Freya, what are you thinking about? Do you want some of this?"
Looking at the bottle handed over by Kathy, Freya smiled and waved her hand.
"Never mind, Blushgrass can indeed moisturize the skin, but using too much can lead to the risk of skin dissolution. You have Sea Tribe blood, so it's fine for you, but I'm different."
"Oh, then forget it." Upon hearing Freya's refusal, Kathy took the bottle back.
The Black-Haired Wizard beside them raised an eyebrow, seemingly surprised that Freya knew so much.
"I didn't expect you to be interested in Pharmacology, Freya."
"It's just something I happen to know," she replied.
Suddenly, Freya stopped speaking and her gaze shifted past the two towards the entrance.
There, more than ten unfamiliar wizards dressed in Dark Red Robes emerged one after another. The back of their robes was marked with a White Giant Eagle Emblem.
Each of them exuded a faint scent of blood, and the surrounding energy felt dense; clearly, their mental strength was at Crystallization Level or above.
"That's the Crimson Eagle Guard Unit," Kathy explained to them as she watched the group emerge.
The Black-Haired Wizard nodded, but Freya frowned as she looked at the wizard leading the group.
With long hair of black and purple cascading down his back, his features were not particularly handsome but carried an unusually cold demeanor. His reddish-brown eyes were habitually narrowed, scanning the surroundings as if selecting suitable prey.
What caught Freya's attention was the strong scent of blood emanating from this person; compared to the others, it was overwhelmingly intense. It felt as though a red mist was swirling around him, and she could vaguely hear faint cries of agony.
Observing this individual, Freya quietly leaned closer to Kathy.
"Do you know who that person is?"
Kathy followed Freya's gaze and was slightly taken aback, murmuring, "Huh? Why is he here? Isn't he supposed to be at the Crimson Tower at this time?"
"Crimson Tower? What does that mean?" Freya asked with a furrowed brow.
As that person approached, she felt a prickling sensation, as if something about him was threatening her.
Hearing Freya's question again, Kathy snapped back to reality and replied, "He's Isaac, one of the most dangerous figures in the Guardianship Force. It's known that he has killed around twenty wizards. He originally came from the Black Sea region, but he should have been assigned to the Crimson Tower for ten years due to the last incident. How is it that he's back after only five years? Strange."
"Another one from the Black Sea?"
Freya recalled the silent witch she had encountered when she first arrived at Crimson Eagle, who also seemed to come from the Black Sea.
People from that place were generally either perverted or had some personality defects, which made her worry about this operation.
It seemed that Isaac noticed Freya's gaze; he turned his eyes toward her and grinned, revealing teeth that resembled those of a crocodile.
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