Chapter 104 Participation
“I just happen to have a trace of remnants regarding official Magus….” Jayden added.
After listening to Leylin’s reply, Jayden’s smile grew even wider.
“Remnants? Clues? You actually dare to go out?”
Leylin was somewhat shocked. In the eyes of an outsider, Jayden was the murderer of Torash from the enemy academy. The hatred held by the enemy official Magus was already locked onto him, yet he still dared leave for an exploration?
After hearing Leylin’s words, Jayden’s face darkened.
“I will kill that old geezer sooner or later! I’ll turn his corpse into a specimen and keep it in my lab…”
After cursing, Jayden then explained to Leylin, “The power of the Lighthouse of the Night is still formidable. Under the mediation of that lord Magus, the Sage Gotham Hut and the Whitewoods Castle would not dare to exact revenge hastily; not unless they wish to be destroyed!”
“On the contrary, with the passing of time, the treaty was agreed at a span of 20 years. My situation consists of constant dangers. Hence, for this, I have to retaliate somehow, to ensure myself with the ability to protect my life!”
“Becoming an official Magus?” Leylin’s brows furrowed as he guessed Jayden’s intention.
“Indeed! To go against an official Magus, one would only have the ability after becoming an official Magus!” A longing expression streaked across Jayden’s face, “Once I become an official Magus, why would I still be afraid of the enemy’s retaliation?”
Leylin nodded his head — Jayden’s train of thought was correct.
The protection of the academy and the professors were external factors, which could be removed at any given time. Only the strength that belongs to oneself is the most reliable factor!
After understanding the situation briefly, Leylin began to relax, slowly reclining in his chair.
“So then, I have two questions. Where are the remnants? Why me?”
Jayden inhaled a lungful of air and knew that if he did not reveal any information, Leylin would naturally not take the bait.
“I cannot reveal the location of the remnants. However, I can tell you the general location. It’s near Zither Moon Mountain Plains….”
Upon speaking the four words, ‘Zither Moon Mountain Plains’, Leylin’s pupils contracted, yet very soon he recollected himself. This change, which happened which a fraction of a second, went completely unnoticed by Jayden.
“As for why I sought you out?”
Jayden smiled wryly, “Zither Moon Mountain Plains is littered with poisonous plants and miasma. A Potioneering acolyte needs to come along, to ensure our safety… Right now in Abyssal Bone Forest Academy, the person I am familiar with, who is also a level 3 acolyte, is only you….”
Leylin stared blankly, only then did he recall that the acolytes in the academy barely amounted to 50.
Back when Abyssal Bone Forest Academy had thousands of acolytes, there were plenty of Potioneering acolytes around. Hence, Jayden could take his time to choose.
However, after the bloodbath, Jayden’s choice was extremely limited, so much so that the only option left was—Leylin!
“Although I don’t know if the remnants that Jayden mentioned were left behind by the great Magus Serholm; since the vengeful spirit Roman had found clues to it, it’s well within reason that Jayden had discovered something too….”
Thoughts spun in Leylin’s head, yet on the surface, he looked hesitant.
“The war has just ended. Right now it’s too dangerous to leave the academy….”
“According to my sources, the remnants are of an official Magus. There could very well be information and resources on advancing into an official Magus. Isn’t that what you need right now? Moreover, as long as you agree to participate, the reward aspects…”
After looking at Leylin’s expression, Jayden felt hurried, hence, he continued to elaborate, even adding a few bargaining chips.
Leylin put on a struggling expression, finally agreeing to give it some thought over these couple of days.
After seeing Leylin act like this, Jayden could only consent.
After all, apparently Leylin seemed to be somewhat moved towards the end.
As expected, on the second day, Leylin sought out Jayden, informing him of his decision to participate.
……
Early in the morning
Leylin and Jayden rode on two black horses each, leaving the compound of the Abyssal Bone Forest Academy under the rays of the dawning sun.
Before leaving, Leylin looked at the distant graveyard of the Abyssal Bone Forest Academy for one last time.
The grey granite construction seemed to be littered with cracks, as before. However, it might just have been a misconception, but those cracks were seemingly smaller now.
It was as if this massive graveyard was a living organism amidst the processes of recovery.
“The next time I return, there will surely be many changes!”
After that last glance at the Abyssal Bone Forest Academy, Leylin disappeared into the dark forest.
……
Five days later, within the Poolfield Kingdom, on the outskirts of a province in the west.