Chapter 177 - The First Step (1/2)
”Have a seat, we have a long conversation. Turning the ”Void Liquid” into the first end of a star is not an easy procedure. Although, you can intuitively understand it.” Draven said seriously.
Evan nodded.
”You're right, I do understand what needs to be done, my whole essence seeks to become stronger, and that guides me. But, I'm sure one can make a mistake in such a difficult task, and the cost of that mistake will be exorbitant.” Said Evan.
”You're right. For starters, you shouldn't take the next stage in the places like the city, because it's too crowded. For this process, nothing should get in your way. You need to eliminate any risks. In such cases, all magicians find some deserted area. It can even be a simple forest. The main requirement is no one should be around.”
”But what about beasts and monsters? They could bother me.” Evan asked, puzzled. In his opinion, humans were less dangerous than monsters. At least they wouldn't attack him without a good reason.
Draven shook his head, ”You don't have to worry about that. All monsters of the same rank as yours won't want to approach you, and it's correct to say that they will even avoid you. The main thing is that high ranked monsters do not inhabit the place you choose.”
Draven sighed and continued: ”I should warn you about what happens the moment you move to a new level. When you break through some ”Barrier,” the ”Splash” happens. This time it will be the same, only the ”Splash” will be several times stronger. It could be said that it's this immense and unrestrained energy that scares the monsters away.”
”Got it.”
”I'm not going to give you advice on how to get to the next stage. You won't make a mistake if no one bothers you. All you have to do is concentrate and disconnect yourself from the world around you. It will be an unforgettable experience, I promise you.”
”Okay, then I'll go right now,” Evan said and quickly left.
Draven smiled and muttered: ”That's right, fortune waits for no man. I'm sure when you come back, you'll be times stronger.”
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When Draven spoke of a safe place, Evan had already decided where he would go. It was a vast area called - ”The Forest of Aquamarine Crystals.” This area was quite close to the city.
There were many dangerous monsters and beasts in this forest, but one part was perfectly safe. Ordinary people often went there to gather aquamarine fruit from the trees. But one should not go out of the safe area because one might encounter some monster.
The ”Forest of Aquamarine Crystals” got its name because of the bark of the trees, it looked like crystals. There were also a huge number of different caves in this area, and most of them were abandoned, but for Evan, they might have been the perfect shelter.
Evan didn't delay and headed straight toward the forest. He planned to get there in a few hours.
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While Evan was on the road, Draven was sitting and thinking about their conversation. He looked up at the blue sky and said quietly:
”You know, it's not very polite to eavesdrop.”
Immediately after Draven's words, Arve came out from around the corner. The whole time Evan and Draven had been talking, he had been here.