Chapter 80 - His majesty the pope who spreads the holy light (23) (1/2)
Chapter 80
His majesty the pope who spreads the holy light (23)
Translated by: Niladri
self-edited
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“Clarice, used to be a student of my grandfather. At that time, I was also studying arcane arts in the crimson tower”, said Eddie with a somewhat hesitant expression. “I have to admit that this white elf’s arcane talent was undeniably excellent. He was the only apprentice in the same period of apprenticeship who could keep up with me in the advanced level of arcane arts.”
“Our views on arcane art were somewhat aligned. At first when we were in crimson tower, it was common to find him and me discussing difficult magic till dawn. He used to be my best friend. But now I don’t know why our relationship has turned hostile.”
According to Eddie, it was like this. When Eddie was drawing a difficult array, he suddenly found that there was a lack of some key materials. He could not leave the array in the middle of drawing; otherwise the whole array would become useless. So Eddie gave Clarice the insignia of Saint Hugh and asked him to go to the research room of Hugh to get some materials.
But that time, Clarice didn’t come back and Eddie’s array failed. It wasn’t until the next day that Clarice appeared in front of Eddie. It’s just that the one who appeared was not the best friend Eddie knew.
“When he saw me, he severely reprimanded my grandfather and me and let himself go 1. I asked him if something had happened. He didn’t explain himself, but he said that it was more disgusting to see me than to see the rats in the gutter. After that, he left with all the elf mages studying in the dark red tower. ”
“Then I saw him again, that is, after I entered Maple Leaf College. Every time we met in the college, it was as rivals. But he always seemed to be harboring some deep hatred with me. He always targeted me in the inter-college competitions. ” Eddie shrugged. “I’m not the kind of person who lets himself be beaten. I naturally fight back. After a few fights, our relationship has deteriorated to what it is now.”
With that, Eddie added, “I don’t know if it’s out of revenge or for any other reason. Anyway, when I see Clarice now, I want to make him unhappy. When I see him gnashing his teeth, I feel much more comfortable.”
“That Clarice, took all elves and left the crimson tower.” Rhett enquired, “didn’t Saint Hugh get involved?”
The conditions for Hugh’s apprenticeship were very strict. His number of students was very small, but once one became a student, he would be taught and cultivated by the crimson tower. And this Clarice, not only betrayed his teacher directly, but also left with all the elf mages. How could Saint Hugh let it go?
“Grandpa’s attitude on this matter was really very strange. I asked him at the beginning, but he just said they could leave. The crimson tower doesn’t welcome white elves from now on. No matter how many times I asked, grandpa wouldn’t say anything.” Eddie explained.
Hearing this, Lu Heng, who knew the past of Saint Hugh, easily guessed the reason behind it. White elves had always hated the races of evil camp. Judging from Clarice’s attitude towards the Campbell just now, the elves have become even more extreme.
At the beginning, in the research room of the crimson tower, Clarice may have found evidence of the interaction between Hugh and the orcs, but it was found out by Hugh. Under no circumstances, could he disclose that Hugh had been communicating with the orcs in private. Saint Hugh would have certainly taken some measures to prevent Clarice from leaking the secret.
Generally speaking, the simplest course of action would be to use a mind control magic to make him forget this. But Clarice was an elf. Elves were different from humans. This race was immune to mind control magic. Then, the next choice was forbidding him.
That made sense. Clarice’s attitude changed dramatically, but he didn’t tell Eddie the reason and Saint Hugh’s attitude on this matter. Lu Heng knew the reasoning behind these things, but he couldn’t tell Eddie.
However, it seemed that Eddie found it to be a little hard to let go. Lu Heng suggested, “I think you can go and ask Saint Hugh about the history of that event.”
“Grandpa didn’t tell me why. It’s even more impossible now.”
“No, you were not mature at that time. Now you have been practicing outside for a long time. You are an independent mage. The attitude of Saint Hugh may be different from that of that year. ”
Seeing Eddie’s thoughtful appearance, Lu Heng knew that he must have resolved himself.
The injured elf finally woke up after the four people had finished eating something to replenish their energy. In fact, because of Lu Heng’s holy light magic, the elf should have been awake a long time ago. Until now, it’s because he forcibly released natural magic beyond his abilities, that his mind was adversely affected.
As soon as Campbell opened his eyes, he immediately jumped up and took a defensive position. However, he found that in front of him were not teammates who had turned their backs, but a few strangers.