Chapter 346: Chapter 208: Witch King (Part 2)
"Moreover, she particularly enjoys playing tricks on people," Trish continued, her voice tinged with helplessness:
"Sotis she suddenly appears in my room in the middle of the night, scaring
almost to the point of casting defense magic. But the next second, she’d hand
a cup of hot milk, saying it’s to ’check my alertness.’"
She shook her head, yet the smile in her eyes deepened.
These little anecdotes between master and apprentice gave Ron a glimpse of a completely different Corina, distinct from the intimidating Silver-haired Wizard she was known to be.
"Speaking of which," the girl’s expression suddenly turned sowhat complex, a hint of hesitation flashing in her eyes:
"I previously signed a ten-year service contract with the School in exchange for resource allocation. But my Master directly paid off the remaining debt, freeing
from the School’s contract entirely."
Ron raised an eyebrow; this was sothing he had already learned about during his ti as an Elentary Apprentice.
The School typically provides resource support to talented apprentices, but in return, apprentices need to sign a service contract, committing to work for the School for a period.
Once such a contract is signed, it is nearly impossible to terminate unless soone is willing to assu the remaining contractual obligations.
"Of course, this also ans I am now completely bound to her."
Trish said with a wry smile, her gaze falling on the ripples in her teacup:
"However, considering that the relationship with my Master is quite pleasant, it’s not a bad thing after all."
She looked up, eting Ron’s eyes:
"The Crystal Tower has broader resources and knowledge, offering more possibilities for people like us."
Ron could detect a hint of sothing else in her tone, as if implying that he too should consider heading to the Crystal Tower.
But he rely smiled subtly, neither agreeing nor opposing.
"So, since you’re about to head to the Crystal Tower, you should have so understanding of the situations over there, right?"
He asked tentatively, trying to steer the conversation in a direction of his interest.
"Of course." Trish put down her teacup, a look of yearning in her eyes:
"My Master has shown
many images and mory fragnts about the Crystal Tower. The scale and grandeur of the place far exceed my imagination."
Her voice beca filled with enthusiasm:
"It is said that the resources and knowledge there surpass the Black Mist School by several tis, especially in the field of Extraordinary Biology, where cutting-edge research is conducted.
My Master said that the recently completed ’Life Library’ houses detailed information on tens of thousands of extraordinary creatures, from appearance and structure to internal organs, habits, to bloodline traits—everything is covered."
Trish paused for a mont, her gaze turning profound:
"Besides that, the Crystal Tower also has a complete branch of Enchantnt studies, which is almost unheard of in other Schools.
It is said that only by mastering the core secrets of Enchantnt can one embark on the path of the ’Ancient Alchemist.’"
"Ancient Alchemist..." Ron repeated softly, as the legendary career path had always been one of his pursuits.
"Legend has it that only those who are simultaneously proficient in Magic Potion Making, Alchemy, and Enchantnt can attempt to study the two forbidden topics of ’Philosopher’s Stone’ and ’Life Refining.’"
"But now, these are nearly just legends."
Trish added sowhat regretfully:
"The last true Ancient Alchemist died more than a thousand years ago, and now very few people can be proficient in all three subjects, not even in the Crystal Tower."
Ron took a sip of his tea, masking his slightly tumultuous emotions.
These were pieces of information he could indeed find, but his true interest lay with the information more intimately connected with the Crystal Tower, rather than those elusive legends.
"What is the power structure like within the Crystal Tower?" he continued to inquire, a faint plan forming in his mind.
Trish glanced around cautiously and saw that Ailan had already activated the Vine Barrier before lowering her voice:
"Within the Crystal Tower, there are several major Wizard Clans and so independent wizards. The most powerful of these is the ’Crown Clan,’ which is said to have once produced a Great One in its ancestry."
"A Great One?"
A Great One is a respectful title for the Witch King.
Ron’s eyes widened; this existence surpasses even a Great Wizard, and such beings are rare in the history of the entire Ring Abyss Continent Group.
In the world of wizards, above Morning Star Mages are Moonlight Wizards, then Dark Sun Wizards, followed by Great Wizards, with the Witch King being the highest known realm.
At the level of a Witch King, they’ve entirely transcended the realm of ordinary life, and dinsion, ti, destiny, along with other rules and concepts, are re playthings in their hands.
Even so native gods of different planes are no match for a Witch King, which is why each Witch King is honored as a "Great One."
As for Demon Gods... they’re too ethereal to even ntion.
"Don’t be so surprised." Trish smiled slightly at Ron’s expression, a little satisfied to have brought him such shocking information:
"Although it sounds unbelievable, according to my Master, it’s true.
However, the presence of a Witch King is too powerful and typically wouldn’t linger in the Main World.
It’s said that their life levels are so high that the re presence of their energy waves significantly disrupts and twists the ecosystem of the Main World.’
Her eyes beca more focused, as if recounting a treasured story long-held:
"Therefore, after becoming a Witch King, most would venture beyond the Star Gate into the endless worlds to conquer planes. They only maintain a faint connection to the real world through so special link from ti to ti."
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