The Synthesis Wizard

Chapter 186: A Ritual Unseen for Over Twelve Hundred Years

Chapter 186 - 186: A Ritual Unseen for Over Twelve Hundred Years"So, it wasn't until near the Starlight Calendar year 2000, when the dimensional barriers were nearly restored, that the wizards finally began to return."

After reading through the ancient records, Sunan finally understood why the Starlight Continent had enjoyed a thousand years of peace, with no wizards entering.

It wasn't that they didn't want to—it was that they couldn't.

"This means I'm also now unable to leave the Starlight Continent for other planes, except for the Elemental Plane."

Sunan shook his head. He wasn't particularly bothered by this fact, considering he didn't yet have the capability for inter-planar travel. Even if he wanted to leave, he wouldn't be able to.

In a way, the current condition of the Starlight Continent might actually be beneficial for him.

While cultivation here was challenging, at least it provided him with a stable environment in which to develop.

For the next seven hundred years, he wouldn't have to worry about other wizards or high-level beings intruding and disturbing his progress.

As for what would happen seven hundred years later—if all went well, he would have the strength to protect himself by then.

"No matter what, I should focus on steady growth for now."

With that thought, Sunan set the book down.

At that moment, there was a knock on the door.

"Come in."

The door opened to reveal Carolina, who handed him a report.

"Master, this is a battle report from Flash City."

Sunan took the report, opened it, and raised his brow in surprise.

The Azure Gold Empire had surrendered?

After his initial surprise, Sunan quickly understood—no doubt, the Scepter had played a significant role behind the scenes.

The report also mentioned that the Azure Gold Empire's terms for surrender included a guarantee from the Star Alliance to spare the royal family, a condition that Kai had accepted.

"The academy's establishment must be expedited." Sunan pondered.

Now that the war had ended, the Starshine Duchy would likely conduct a new round of aptitude screenings, meaning more apprentices would soon arrive at the base. He needed to ensure the academy was ready in time.

Starlight Calendar Year 1269, Harvest Month (September)

The Azure Gold Empire formally announced its surrender.

Thus, the once-dominant empire that had ruled the southeastern region of the continent for over four hundred years came to an end.

The Star Alliance quickly accepted their surrender, moving in to take control of the empire's entire territory.

In this war, the Starshine Duchy emerged as the biggest victor, annexing approximately two-thirds of the Azure Gold Empire's lands.

The remaining third was divided among eight other nations.

That same month, the Starshine Duchy declared its new name: the Starshine Empire.

With the Azure Gold Empire's demise, the Starshine Empire ascended as the new dominant power in the southeastern continent.

Yet, peace did not follow the end of the war. Instead, a tense atmosphere settled over the region.

All eyes turned toward the Starshine Empire.

No one could say for sure whether this new empire would follow in the Azure Gold Empire's footsteps, seeking to evolve from the ruler of the southeastern region to the sole sovereign.

A Quiet Room Under the Moonlight

In the stillness, moonlight filtered through the window, casting a gentle glow over the long table, like a thin veil of silk.

Rose opened her eyes and instinctively looked toward where Sunan was seated. The sight of his familiar figure stirred mixed emotions deep within her.

When she felt the activation of the trading house's key, she knew Sunan was calling, and after some hesitation, she decided to attend the gathering.

She was curious as to why Sunan had summoned them.

Before long, the Traveler and the Scepter entered as well.

Upon seeing Sunan, both wore expressions of complex emotion.

Watching someone who had once been their equal as a third-level wizard apprentice reach a level they had only dreamed of stirred emotions that were hard to describe.

As a wizard apprentice from a royal family, the Scepter quickly composed himself and spoke to Sunan with respectful deference.

"My lord, may I ask why you've summoned us?"

Now that Sunan had become a full-fledged wizard, the Scepter adjusted his tone accordingly, offering Sunan the respect he was due.

Sunan's gaze swept over Rose and the Traveler, noting that both were waiting attentively. Without any preamble, he spoke directly.

"I intend to establish a wizard academy. Would you be interested in joining as instructors?"

A wizard academy? Instructors?

The three of them were stunned, their eyes wide with shock.

They had anticipated that Sunan might try to recruit them, but they had not expected him to ask them to serve as instructors.

Before they could respond, Sunan continued.

"As instructors, your primary responsibilities will be teaching and maintaining order within the academy. You may also be called upon to assist in certain Star Alliance missions."

"All these duties will earn you contribution points, which can be exchanged for resources."

"These include materials, potions, golems, twilight-grade magical items, talent crystal models, and structuring elixirs."

Of everything Sunan had said, it was that last line that captured their interest.

All three pairs of eyes lit up.

Rose was the first to respond.

"My lord, I accept the invitation!"

She had once considered joining the Star Alliance under Carolina's persuasion in Shadow Lake City. With the additional allure of structuring elixirs and talent crystal models, she now had no reason to hesitate.

The Scepter accepted soon after.

The Traveler, however, looked conflicted.

His true desire was to explore every corner of the Starlight Continent.

Once he joined the academy, though he wouldn't entirely lose his freedom, he would face certain restrictions, unable to come and go as he pleased.

The choice between freedom and growth was a difficult one.

But in the end, Sunan's soft words shattered his hesitation completely.

"A wizard's lifespan is at least seven to eight hundred years. Once you advance, you'll have all the time you need to explore, perhaps even seeing the vistas of other planes one day."

"I'll join."

Seeing all three accept his offer, Sunan allowed a slight smile.

Each was an exceptional third-level wizard apprentice, the youngest among them over a hundred years old, with vast knowledge and rich experiences—more than enough to teach a group of first- and second-level apprentices.

While three instructors might be few, it would suffice for the academy's early stages.

Later on, he could

With this ritual, they could now create Spiderborne Elves without end.

This would be the foundation upon which the dark elves would unite the underworld.

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