299 The Guide (1/2)

Chapter 299: The Guide

Translator: Kris_LiuEditor: Vermillion

Ten o'clock at night, on the 3rd day of the Month of Passion, the sixth of the year.

When the entire city was still immersed in the great charm of the concert, when people all over the streets were still humming the melody of New Country Symphony and Ode to Joy, those who lived in the darkness had come back to their original life, and now they were seizing the chance to have their secret gathering.

In a common-looking house in Purple Lily District, about ten people gathered in the basement. Most of them were wearing the same black robes, while some were wearing the common masks drawn with bear or goat that kids could easily buy on the streets.

”Hanger, why is Mr. Philosopher still not here?” A woman asked. Although she was wearing a loose black robe, one could tell that her figure was quite nice. Despite the disguise, her voice was still sweet.

They were standing around a round table, on which there were several white candles, many books and pieces of paper.

Hanger answered in his cold voice, ”Why do you ask me, Mercury? As a sorcerer, Mr. Philosopher doesn't have to arrive here early.”

In this dangerous city, Aalto, after becoming a real sorcerer, Philosopher did not leave the magic apprentice circle, instead, he chose to play the role of teacher for the apprentices. He taught the apprentices a lot and sometimes offered the apprentices useful potions and materials by exchanging some things. Now, he was already the leader in this circle. Thanks to Philosopher's effort, Hanger was also close to becoming a real sorcerer, and other apprentices had also improved a lot.

”Five more minutes. If Mr. Philosopher is still not here, I'm afraid we must go.” Before Mercury said anything, the man wearing a reindeer mask said in a hoarse voice.

Other apprentices all agreed. It was not that they did not want to show respect to Mr. Philosopher. For a secret meeting like this, if anyone was late, that might very possibly be a sign of danger.

Hearing that, Morning Star said in frustration, ”I'm really fed up with this kind of life… worrying and hiding all the time.”

”If you don't want to worry and hide, consider Fire Wolf's solution.” Hanger was being ironical.

Suddenly, all the apprentices quieted down. Although they were not there on the spot in the black forest, they heard the rumors and some were even directly told that Fire Wolf was the traitor.

Mercury released a sigh, ”If Mr. Professor hadn't left Aalto in a hurry, if there hadn't been a traitor, maybe we would have known where the Congress of Magic is already, and we wouldn't be this confused and lost now.”

When mentioning the name of Professor, she felt in awe. The name represented profound knowledge and terrifying magic power, and the name was even on the Cleansing List!

Hearing Professor's name, the apprentices who joined the gathering not long ago all felt very curious. They totally believed what Mercury just said, as the name was even intimidating for those sorcerers belonging to other circles!

”I thought Mr. Professor was a common middle-rank mage, but his power was way more terrifying than I thought…” Hanger murmured.

At this time, someone knocked at the door in a unique way.

”It's Mr. Philosopher…” The apprentices felt a bit more relaxed. They then all stood up to show their respect.

Mercury walked toward the chamber door and asked carefully in a low voice, ”Mr. Philosopher?”

The house they were in was a two-storey one with lots of windows that one could get in. Therefore, they did not place any detection spells beside the house door, instead, they placed many magic traps on the corridor towards the chamber. They had special ways of knocking the door to know who it was, and if there was any dangers, they could escape through the secret magic hidden path in the basement.

”It's me,” the man answered, whose voice sounded old.

The voice was familiar, and the tone was calm. Their spiritual power told the apprentices that there was nothing wrong.

Every time when someone was at the door, each one of the apprentices had their guts lurched up in their throat, which made them feel horrible.

Dismissing the magic trap, Mercury opened the door and saw Mr. Philosopher wearing the black robe and hood.

”Good evening, Mr. Philosopher.” All the apprentices put their right hand on their forehead and bowed with great respect.

But after they looked up, they all gasped as they were completely shocked. There was another man wearing a big black robe standing beside Philosopher, but they were not aware of this at all just now when they used spiritual power to scan around!

”Who is he? Why are you bringing a stranger?” Mercury was angry. It was strictly prohibited by the gathering.