From MC's perspective:
Sigh~
A small sigh left my mouth. I never planned to fight anyone here. But it can't be helped if the danger comes to me.
After confirming that person is dead. I picked up his body and appeared inside the Gregor Mansion.
I don't want to leave his corpse behind. It will only attract more trouble. Then looking at the half-destroyed corpse, my eyes flickered with a slight glint.
"I don't know which family he is from?" I said to myself. Then I saw the storage bracelet on his wrist.
Maybe I could find the details after checking the storage bracelet. Then I went forward to retrieve it.
Shortly after, I seeped my mental power into the storage bracelet. There were no runic restrictions in it. Which eases my worries a lot.
When my consciousness successfully went inside. I saw a lot of things. But my eyes fell on the mid-grade mana stones.
Seeing that my mouth curved into an arc. I was feeling down because of a lack of resources. But as a blessing in disguise. I received better resources now.
The mid-grade mana stones can aid my practice for a long time. This also made my belief firmer that only by looting in the dark forest. I can accumulate resources.
Otherwise, I have to wait for my chances. The only thing stopping me is that level-7 wizards and above.
I don't want to encounter them. I still remember the terrifying presence when I was chased down by a silver-haired wizard. He was not like any other wizards which I had faced so far.
His presence alone gave me a terrifying feeling. After removing the thoughts, I looked into other items. There are some miscellaneous personal items. Including clothes and banknotes.
But nothing can be found related to his identity. Anyway, I wasn't disappointed. The mid-grade mana stones made my day.
Then without wasting any more time, I decided to cultivate.
I grabbed the few mid-grade mana stones. And walked to the middle of the hall. After sitting cross-legged on the ground.
I started to meditate. As I ran the gravity ark mental method. A wisp of energy entered my palm from the mid-grade mana stones.
My eyes lit up with surprise. Because the speed was faster compared to the low-grade mana stones.
Then I started to absorb those energies. When the energy entered my body. I guided the mana according to the mental method. After circulation, the purified mana settles down in my mana core space.
Right after the mana core took action. It immediately absorbs the incoming mana.
Seeing that I continued to repeat the process.
Time passed in a blink of an eye,
I opened my eyes three hours later. Feeling the improvement in strength, my heart eases down. Then I shifted my attention toward the system.
"System, show me the status panel," I said to the system.
[Ding! The Host's command is recognized.]
[Ding! Level-Up System, 1.1 is ready.]
[Status Panel]
[Host's Name – Vincent Carey]
[Magic Power– Gravity]
[Mage Level – Level 5 Limiter]
[Mental Method- Gravity Ark (Running)]
>>Grade- Earth
>> Running Mode – Automatic
>> Rate of absorption – 82%
[Gravity Core status- lvl.5 (67%) (Progressing)]
>> Sacred Core – Gravity core
[Mana Power - 700]
>> Mana Capacity - 700
[Talent – Top Bottom (Upgradeable)]
[Colour – Pale Orange]
[Strength –487]
[Speed –487]
[Stamina –475]
[Vitality – 478]
[Intelligence – lvl.5 (50)]
[Soul Power – lvl.5 (50)]
[Mental Power - lvl.5 (50)]
[Constitution – lvl.5 (50)]
>> Sacred Gravity Physique (lvl.4(21%))
>>Passive Gravity Pressure (8%)
[Spell Models – 6]
>> 1. Gravity Field (lvl.5)
>>2. Gravity Push (lvl.5)
>>3. Gravity Pull (lvl.5)
>>4. Gravity Blast (lvl.5)
>>5. Repulsive Force (lvl.5)
>>6. Zero Gravity (lvl.5)
[Spell Slots Available - 9]
[Title: Lord of the Gregor Mansion.]
[Storage space items: Ancient map, Earth Golem Puppet, Black Star Pendant, Magic Cloak, The Gregor Mansion, Magic artifact, herbs, potions, mana stones and spell books...etc..,]
The status panel appeared before my eyes. Then I began to go through the details. After confirming the steady progression. I exhaled in relief.
The slower core progression worries me sometimes. But this concern was the same from the beginning.
Every time I had help. Senior Gilbert helped me one time with a potion. And last time I consumed an expensive treasure.
But I was not without a plan. If I kill a few more level-6 wizards, I will eventually find the resources for mana core improvement.
After closing the status panel, I walked to the control room. When I saw the outside scene through the mirror. My eyes grew cold.
Outside,
Four black figures stood in front of the murdered spot.
"What do you guys think?" One of them asked.
Suddenly, the shortest among them stepped forward to inspect. He brought the strange potion from the storage bracelet.
He opened the cork and poured the liquid on the ground before everyone's gaze.
Shrrr~
When the liquid touches the ground. It made a scorching sound. Right after, a white smoke appears above the ground.
"Oh, tracking smoke!" One of them blurted out in surprise.
Now the other three understood what the potion was. It's an infamous tracking potion. But it was banned across the country.
Because the liquid recipe was a bit evil. It required the sacrifice of the soul. Other than black faction wizards, nobody uses this widely.
But the rules are different for rich and powerful people. Some powerful wizard people use this potion to track their enemies.
Though it's an evil potion, its efficiency is appreciated by all factions of wizards. Now seeing the white smoke arises, everyone is looking forward to seeing the culprit.
But to their disappointment. The white smoke instead of tracking the enemy. It circles the murdered spot.
Four of them were confused at first. But they thought it would take some time to act. Even after a few minutes, the situation remains the same.
"Did you buy the fake product?" One of the dark figures asked.
The shorter figure refuted this by saying, "No, it's a genuine product. Don't know why? The smoke is reacting this way."
"Tck!"
"What genuine product? Don't you see this is fake?"
"We need to employ other methods to find the attacker."
The other three concluded. They decided to split in three different directions.
Swoosh~
Right after, they left the shorter dark figure remained in the same position staring at the circling smoke.
In Gregor Mansion, I broke out in a cold sweat. This is the first time I'm seeing such a strange potion. And I have also heard their conversation.
They are confused about the circling smoke. But I know the strange potion is working fine. I disappeared from the spot.
So the smoke is circling the murdered spot. But looking at the person who brought this potion. My eyes flickered with killing intent.
I don't know what other strange thing he has. My heart wants me to kill him right away. But my brain is telling me to wait.
I think his friends will be back. It's not wise to appear outside. At least, I have to wait before the white smoke disappears.
..
On the other hand, the monster carriage is slowly coursing through the dark forest.
Linda Oslen is staying inside with her Maid Jane.
But shortly after, their carriage is blocked by a dark figure.
Feeling the dark figure's presence, the monster pulling the carrier refuses to move forward an inch.
This situation suddenly alarms Linda and Jane.
Swoosh~
Jane appeared outside. When she saw someone blocking the path. Her expression changes drastically.
She can tell that visitor is not friendly.
Linda cast her spiritual spell the next second. The next second, her both eyes shone with bright light. Which is enough to illuminate the dark forest.
The dark figure was caught off guard by a sudden attack.
Ting~
He felt something hammering his mind. But he was a level-6 wizard. So he immediately regained his clarity.
The spiritual attack gave him a severe headache. Since the attacker was not stronger. He was able to protect his consciousness.
But he was able to confirm the identity of the carriage owner.
"Oslen family," He muttered to himself.
He was excited after confirming his identity. But he became cautious at the same time. The strength of the maid is no joke.
And he can't guarantee success if he confronts them head-on.
Swoosh~
The next second, he disappeared from the spot.
Seeing this Jane entered the carriage immediately.
"Miss, trouble is coming," She said with concern. They thought the dark forest was safe. But never expected to encounter a powerful wizard here.
Linda furrowed her eyebrows. From the spell attack, she can tell that the enemy was unaffected.
Which means the person is a level-6 wizard and above.
"We need to change the route," Linda replied.
Jane also realizes that the route is not safer to travel anymore.
"Miss, there is another route nearby. But it was abandoned a long time ago. But we can't use our carriage to travel," Jane added further.
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