Chapter 95 (1/2)

Chapter 95: Threats from the Chief Disciple

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio  Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

Bale’s Mage Tower

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Darris looked at the ground and shook his head, “No, Link is an exceptional apprentice, it’s just…too sudden. Master, I do not know how to explain this feeling of abruptness…it is almost as if this was deliberately planned.”

“Deliberate? Planned?” These two words struck fear into Bale’s heart. Many images flashed through his mind.

Could it be that someone has discovered my secret? Link was recommended by my old friend Duke Abel, there should not be a problem…but Darris’ sixth sense had always been accurate. If he sensed that something was amiss, the chances were that he was right.

After a few moments of silence, Bale spoke, “Since I have decided to take Link as my disciple, I have the right to better understand his background. Help me do some research and report back to me as soon as possible.”

“Yes, sir,” Darris nodded, “If there is indeed a problem, what should I do?”

Bale listened and shook his head, “Report to me before you do anything. Do not act rashly.”

Darris then escorted Bale back to his room and immediately returned to the ground floor to look for Link.

“Let’s go, I’ll bring you to your new room.” Darris was cold towards Link.

“Okay.” Link nodded and followed closely behind.

Under the envious vision of all the other Magician’s Apprentices, the two of them climbed up the swirling stairs and stopped in front of the outermost room on the second floor.

Darris did not open the door immediately, but instead, stood in front of the door and stared at Link, “Link, there are many secrets in this world, but we do not have to know all of them, especially those that will not cause harm to others, am I right?”

Link was shocked at Darris’ awareness of his secretive actions but he still managed to keep his cool.

He replied with a confused tone, “Sir, I don’t understand what you are talking about.”

Darris sniggered and lowered his voice, “You know exactly what I am talking about. I know the notebook that is used to record purchases of raw materials for magic scrolls is missing. After asking around, I realize you are the one that is in charge of keeping it safe. I also know that you got this position in return for writing magic scrolls for Derek. You probably have a motive, going to such means to get what you want. You must be investigating on my master, and shall I make a guess that you have already found some evidence?”

Link looked at Darris, clearly bewildered and at a loss for words.

When Link found the evidence in the notebook, he was sneering at Bale’s failure to cover up his tracks. The sensitivity and accuracy of Darris accusations was thus something he did not expect.

Link looked as though he was frozen in time.

“Please let this go. My master has not fallen, and he will never cause harm to others.” Darris stared hard at Link with a slight murderous intent. He seemed ready to engage in a fight if Link were to refuse.

The real reason why Darris was able to pinpoint Link’s intentions so accurately was purely coincidental. Link had been performing exceptionally well amongst the apprentices and had caught his attention from a while ago. Darris was thus observing him with keen interest.

However, Link’s consistent exceptional performance turned his curiosity into vigilance. This was especially so after Link became the person in charge of magic scroll production.

Darris was fully aware of Bale’s experiments into black magic. He was, in fact, a competent assistant to his master.