Angel had no knowledge of the events that occurred in Genoa, far away on the Old Earth Continent.
Suise entered the Exile Space with the White Bear, attempting to use this to stimulate Eulica. Meanwhile, Angel and Sanders headed towards the underground ice chamber.
Throughout the journey, Angelâs eyebrows were tightly furrowed because, once again, he had received a negative answer from Suise. It was already difficult to remove the mysterious energy lingering in the minds of the servants affected by the Crimson Authority, and even if it could be removed, given their current physical condition, they were unlikely to survive.
Although Angel had anticipated this outcome, when he finally confirmed it beyond doubt, he still found it hard to accept.
Thinking of those familiar peopleâMana, the Head Maid, Ollie the maid, Shepherd Frandu, Physician Dink⊠who were all living just fine until, without any warning, they got involved and dragged to death, Angelâs heart couldnât find peace for a long time.
âIf you cannot transcend, death is an inevitable stop. Once youâve embarked on the path of a wizard, you must also learn to make peace with death,â Sanders said quietly, âUnless something unexpected happens, you will have a very long life. When the wind blowing from the cliffs of time reaches fifty years, a hundred years later, you will still have to face this outcome.â
Angel understood this principle too; he might live a very long life, long enough to outlive generations of servants at Pat Manor.
Time would help him grow up, mature, and become indifferent to death.
But at least for now, at least at the moment, Angel still found it difficult to reconcile with death. It had been less than five years since he started on the wizardâs path, but many of those familiar people had been with him as he grew up, and such feelings were really too difficult to let go of right now.
Sanders patted Angel on the shoulder: âYouâve seen their condition. Actually, death might actually be a kind of release for them.â
Angel stopped, whispering softly, âDeath might indeed be a release for them. But no matter what, as long as thereâs a way to save them, Iâll still do it.â
The entrance to the underground ice chamber had been reached. Having said that, Angel turned and walked in ahead of Sanders.
Sanders made no comment on Angelâs words. As an observer, he could describe the situation lightly, but he was well aware that the empathy expressed in words was actually insincere, and that the feelings of those involved were hard for an observer to genuinely understand.
How to emerge from this grey haze was something Angel had to figure out for himself.
Time, while it was a rusty knife, might also become a medicine that soothes wounds.
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In the underground ice chamber, when Sanders saw Jon in the Ice Coffin, his gaze slightly condensed.
A glow flickered in Sandersâs eyes. In his vision, a vast amount of data information radiated from Jonâs body, and it surprised him.
Indeed, as Angel had said, he was a human.
However, what surprised Sanders was not Jonâs human identity, but rather that Sanders had not noticed Jonâs origin.
He had his doubts when Angel mentioned Jon before, even thinking that Jon might be the descendant of humans who left the Wizardsâ Realm early on, continuing generation after generation in the Otherworld, with his bloodlineâs aura altered over time and thus in conflict with the will of the Wizardsâ Realm.
But according to his examination, Jon did not originate from the Wizardsâ Realm!
He was indeed a real Otherworld human.
The theory of human origin might indeed be subject to change, Sanders thought to himself. Although it was not a big deal for him, if discovered by wizards who liked to trace back to the Origin, it was likely to become a significant shock.
While Sanders observed Jon, Angel stood to the side, nodding his head in gratitude to Suibi who had guarded Jon during this period.
Suibi was Suiseâs Magic Pet, a Two-Headed Dog. Like Suise, its entire body was covered in scarlet fur, with one of its heads blindfolded with a black ribbon, appearing to be asleep, while the other head kept its emerald-like eyes wide open, quietly watching Angel.
âThank you for your care during this time. Now, this place can be left to me and my mentor,â Angel said, and within Suibiâs profound gaze, a hint of contemplation appeared.
âThe blood energy on your body has grown much stronger, and I canât see through your mentorâs power. This place can now be handed over to you,â a wave of spiritual fluctuation reached Angelâs mind.
Subsequently, Suise nodded, stood up from the ground, and turned into a deep red whirlwind, leaving the underground ice chamber.
After Suise had disappeared, Angel approached the ice coffin.
Jonâs physical condition, compared to when he had left before, seemed to have no significant change.
This was because when Jon regained the tri-state equilibrium, there would be a period of physical strength restoration where his condition would not deteriorate. However, once this period ended, a decline phase would begin again.
At the present time, they were exactly at the mid-point between the improvement and the decline phases, hence the negligible change in Jonâs body.
Sanders temporarily set aside Jonâs identity as an Otherworld human and began to meticulously examine his physical condition. Yet, as he observed Jonâs flesh, Sandersâs expression gradually turned serious.
A lengthy silence filled the underground ice chamber, and it was only after a long while that Sanders sighed and broke the stagnant air.
âAlthough his physical condition is not as dire as those servants affected by the Crimson Authority, the issues he faces are far more numerous than those of the servants,â Sanders said. âThe tri-state equilibrium is indeed a method to sustain the activity in Jonâs body, but choosing the tri-state equilibrium complicates things. Initially, we only needed to address his physical issues, but now we must simultaneously provide a perfect solution for each aspect of the tri-state equilibrium to bring Jon back to life.â
Angel understood this as well, but when he had returned to the Old Earth Continent, Eulica had already established the tri-state balance for Jon. He had no choice but to continue enhancing Jonâs physical vitality based on that foundation.
It sounded as if the tri-state equilibrium was a trouble created by Eulica, but in fact, on this matter, Angel was actually grateful to Eulica. Had Eulica not decisively chosen the tri-state equilibrium, Jon might have already died before Angel returned to the Old Earth Continent. Eulica did not make mistakes regarding Jonâs situation, but instead had helped Angel considerably.
âThen, can Jonâs problems be solved?â Angel cautiously asked the question, his eyes filled with hope.
Sanders pondered for a long time and did not answer, which made Angelâs heart sink.
âIs it⊠already hopeless?â
Sanders did not shake his head nor nod but replied, âThe current aspects of Jonâs tri-state equilibrium are the degree of Great Will erosion, the rate of physical extinction, and the consumption rate of the Water of Life Extraction. It is very difficult to find a perfect solution for this iron triangle.â
âDifficult as it may be, itâs not impossible to find a solution. I cannot provide the exact method right now, as it will require some time for detailed research. Howeverââ
When Sanders mentioned that there might be a way to solve the problem, Angel breathed a slight sigh of relief. But Sandersâ conditional word made Angelâs still unsettle heart hang in the air once again.
âHowever, while the solution may need deliberation, I can already see two problems that are far from easy to solve.â Sanders pointed at an inscription pattern on Jonâs body: âFirstly, is this Abyss Inscription.â
âThe current Abyss Inscription is not suitable for Jon. To perfectly resolve the issue with the Abyss Inscription, we need a matching inscription that is compatible with Jonâs physical condition, one that is not intense and is gentle,â Sanders shrugged. âThis is not an easy task as you must know, with the existence of the Extreme Sect in the Southern Domain of the Wizardsâ Realm, Inscription Studies are severely suppressed. Itâs hard to find a suitable inscription here.â
âIf a proper Inscription cannot be found in the Southern Domain, what about somewhere else? Using the phase gate of Wei City of the Ancient Cold, we should be able to reach other realms of wizards,â said Angel immediately.
âThis is indeed a solution, but it should be the last resort when no other alternatives exist. Given the recent fall of a Demon Godâs True Spirit, the Continent of Yuantan is likely being watched by great powers from the Abyss, so we must be cautious when entering,â Sanders paused for a moment: âAside from that, thereâs a second problem to consider.â
âEven if we achieve the perfect solution for the tri-state equilibrium, implementing and solving it would require at least three wizards skilled in computation and who have found the path of True Knowledge to work simultaneously,â Sanders looked at Angel. âI can be considered one, Suise might fill a position temporarily, but the last one remains unoccupied.â
Actually, finding a True Knowledge Wizard wasnât difficult given Sandersâ connections. There were True Knowledge Wizards within the Barbarian Cave competent for the task, but Sanders presented this as a difficulty, obviously with other intentions.
Sanders didnât mention that Suise was from the lineage of the Illusion Demon Island, and even if Suise learned about Jonâs situation, it wouldnât spread.
So the last position was an issue. If entrusted to an outsider, Jonâs specific circumstances would inevitably be leaked. Although Angel was prepared for others to discover Jonâs condition, he was still reluctant to expose such sensitive information to outsiders so easily.
âThis isnât an urgent issue to solve right now, and I can try to extend Jonâs lifespan, allowing you to carefully consider,â Sanders paused, his eyes suddenly took on an inscrutable look: âOf course, if the problem can be resolved within Illusion Demon Island, that would naturally be the best.â
Angel understood Sandersâ intention. He obviously wasnât suggesting that Flora should become a True Knowledge Wizard in a short time, but he hoped Angel could improve his strength as quickly as possible.
Angel was willing but indeed incapable yet.
However, Sandersâ words indeed left a mark in his heart. Though he couldnât guarantee accomplishment, that mark became a driving force urging him forward.
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