Wizard: Adventures in Two Worlds

Chapter 273 - 273: 119 Eve of Departure (Please Bookmark)_2

"It's good you can think that way," Modili nodded. "I was also worried you might hold a grudge for offending an Official Wizard. It's just a pity... I joined White Teeth Castle."He didn't have the authority to choose which faction to join; that decision rested with his tutor.

"No matter where we go, or which faction we join, we are always members of the Starry Secret Society." Hibell raised her glass. "Here's to each of us becoming Official Wizards!"

"Cheers!"

"Cheers!"

This time, three members of the Starry Secret Society were determined to leave the Black Swamp: Modili, Oma, and Carl.

Hibell wasn't in a hurry. She had only recently advanced to an Advanced Wizard Apprentice and needed a few more years to consolidate her level. Going to the Wizard World wouldn't change anything for her at this point. It would be the same for the next decade. So, staying behind only brought a slight sense of regret.

The others also had their own choices. This gathering could be considered a farewell banquet, as everyone would soon be heading off on their separate paths.

"Modili, when you leave, what will become of your family? They surely won't be able to go to the Wizard World."

"I've left some Magic Stones and Gold Coins for them. I'm not worried about the others, just my brother; he's just a mortal."

"Don't worry, I'll take care of him," Hibell assured, patting her chest. "Your fiancée..."

"She's no longer my fiancée," Modili shook his head. "Hibell, which faction do you plan to join in the next decade? White Teeth Castle, or the Six Rings Tower?"

"The Six Rings Tower, I suppose. Oma and my junior apprentice brother are there. I'm really sorry I can't join you."

"It's alright."

Amidst the lively chatter, the four of them drank until they were completely intoxicated.

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「The next day.」

Alesya came for a visit.hing that's cheaper here."

"What's that?" Alesya was taken aback.

"Knowledge!" Carl declared. "A few Magic Stones can buy a witchcraft spell; a dozen can secure an apprentice's inheritance. With several dozen Magic Stones, you can acquire the inheritance needed to advance to an Official Wizard! Although I don't know the situation over there, I bet it can't be done!"

Alesya's eyes lit up.

"Help me acquire witchcraft knowledge. Acquire all sorts of it!" Carl tapped the table. "I have some matters to attend to in the coming period and might not be around, so I'll have to trouble you with this."

"Don't worry!" Alesya nodded emphatically. "I'll make sure you're satisfied."

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The once-bustling Freedom Port had long since become a ruin.

Upon the ruins, countless zombie-like shark people roamed back and forth, occasionally screeching as they pounced on insects emerging from the ground.

In this place, the only living, normal creatures were found underground.

Terrible monsters had taken up residence in the ruins, treating the wandering shark people as a food source.

For some unknown reason, the shark people did not resist being devoured by the monsters; they even actively fed those that were immobile.

Atop a distant hill.