Warlock Apprentice Chapter 668 - Saka’s Demeanor

Chapter 668: Saka’s Deanor

There was another drawback to this spell.

A wizard needed three steps to cast a spell: extracting enough mana from mana pool, using the mana to construct a spell model, and unleashing the spell.

The first two steps were perford inside mindspace, while the last step required soone to make the spell happen by using their body as a dium so that the spell could enter the reality.

However, using soone’s soul to channel a spell equaled temporarily making their soul into a magic conductor, which would be prone to hazardous energy in the environnt.

Even with these problems, Soul Manipulators still regarded Soul Link as an important spell because it had an extra, irreplaceable rit that allowed wizards to transfer the essence of their presence into their souls before their bodies were killed.

For this reason, many wizards were willing to study Soul Link as an “addendum” to their skills even if it would take them lots of ti to learn sothing out of their expertise.

When soone lost their body, retaining the “essence” could prevent their soul from becoming a hostless wanderer. After finding a new body, they could always slowly attune the connection between their soul and the body until it was as good as the original.

To put it simply, Soul Link gave wizards a chance to return to their top conditions after their bodies were killed. This was also why Soul Manipulators tended to live longer lives compared to other wizards.

...

Angor finally realized why Hookdick managed to keep his consciousness after being possessed by a parasite.

According to Ness, Soul Link was only a “common” spell since every Soul Manipulator would go for it. But still, it was a spell, not a cantrip, which ant it was only available to wizards, except for extrely gifted apprentices like Hookdick.

“That’s all I have to say.” Ness gave Sunders a curious look. “What’s this all about, pal? So you actually have so business other than bragging about your boy? Co on, tell .”

Sunders stood up and slowly put on his gloves.

“You go first and wait for outside the tower, Angor. I need to tell Ness sothing.”

Ness took a better position on his sofa and waited for Sunders’ answer with a grin, whereas Angor obediently left the room while wondering what his professor was up to.

...

“Please wait a mont right here, mister.” A maid took Angor to the entrance of the tower and closed the door.

Angor spent so ti thinking about the spell he had just heard. Combining the results revealed by Alchemist’s Eye and Sunders’ theories, the strange crystal was very likely a tool used for inheriting a soul-related skill. Could it be Soul Link?

Angor felt a little excited as such a spell would undeniably boost his strength to a new level. He could now fight so of the strongest apprentices in his soul form by using the sequence of gravity. And if he would focus on running, he might even move faster than so wizards.

He could not cast cantrips when in soul form. He got a feeling that he could compete with wizards just fine if he mastered Soul Link.

But this would have to wait until he could use that crystal.

Thud, thud...

He suddenly heard footsteps coming from the tower, and they did not sound like Sunders’.

The door was pushed open, and from the shades inside the unlit ground floor, Angor saw a pair of chamois leather boots erging, while another pair of bare feet floated alongside.

“It’s been so ti, my friend. Your na is getting brighter by the day,” the man in leather boots spoke as he fully showed up from the door. “You’re a lot stronger than now, I must say.”

Angor replied with a deadpan face, “Mister ‘Starsoul’ Saka. What happened to you? You do not look as... cheerful, as before.”

Saka grinned. “When talking to a mightier one, of course I need to behave so that I don’t get killed too easily, no?”

Angor sneered but didn’t say anything. He did hate Saka, but not to the extent as to attack Saka right at Ness’ door.

“I was hoping for a rrier reunion after we departed last ti, but it turned out to be more... depressing than I expected.” Saka moved into the open area of the valley. “It’s fine though. Seeing your growth, I’m more determined to work harder.”

“That’s all you have to say?”

“Are you expecting sothing else?”

Saka didn’t turn back. He kept walking until his form vanished into the blurry distance.

“Damn. A man of nonsense,” Angor complained, but he would admit that Saka was a lot better than Hookdick when it ca to annoying people.

“Nonsense? What nonsense?” Sunders was sohow standing right next to him.

“Ah no, I just saw Saka, who ntioned sothing weird to .”

“I see.” Sunders nodded casually and took Angor toward the exit of the valley. “Compared to Hookdick, Ness valued Saka more. Also, Maya once claid that Saka’s potential is exceptional, which ant he’s very likely to beco a wizard in the future. You two used to fight a lot, no?”

“We have so problems between us, yes, but we won’t start a war yet.” Angor frowned. “He wants my soul.”

“Your soul?” Sunders was a little surprised to hear it.

Previously, he made plans to retrieve Angor’s soul, should the boy suddenly die for so reason. However, he abolished the plan after learning about the strange mark on Angor’s soul.

Angor was more “useful” when alive.

“That man got a keen eye,” Sunders snickered.

Annoyed, Angor took out his Gondola and hopped on, and Sunders joined him.

“Is the crystal ‘Soul Link’, professor?” Angor asked this question when the Gondola sailed in the sky.

“Yes, if it doesn’t contain any other surprises.” Sunders nodded. “As you heard, it’s a must-have spell for Soul Manipulators, and a helpful tool for other wizards because it helps you live longer. You should know that I once spent 30 years on it. If the crystal does help you gain the spell... it would save you lots of ti.”

Of course, this was the optimal result. There was the possibility that the crystal only held the knowledge, while Angor still needed to study step by step. While such knowledge was valuable in this world, it wasn’t difficult for wizards to find it.

“When we’re back, you should try using the crystal inside Gravity Garden and see what it can do,” said Sunders.

As the Gondola approached the Tree of Eternity, Angor saw his transmitter receiving a new ssage and showed a strange look.

“What is it?” Sunders asked unintentionally.

“I went to the resource center to look for undead just now but they’re out of stock. They told that they got so new ones.”

“Undead? You want to test your weapon?”

“Yes. Before returning to the Old Earth, I want to fully figure out the properties of Prelude to Rebirth.”

“Maybe soone happened to hand in undead souls just now. Or... soone wants to talk to you and receives your help.”

It was a reasonable theory since Angor was well-known as an alchemist now. Either way, he had to go see for himself.

...

Angor headed to the resource center on his own, and the sa receptionist welcod him.

“You’re in luck, Mister Padt! Soone provided freshly-captured undead to us just after you left.”

Angor checked a screen, which showed the resource repositories, and saw the item “undead” had “two units” instead of zero.

“How much for these?”

“A hundred crystals for a unit. You can have all two if you wish.”

“Is the price always the sa?”

“Yes. We usually buy them from others at 50 and sell them at 100.” The employee didn’t hide their pricing policy.

Since the price didn’t change, Angor wondered if it was just pure luck and not because soone wanted to request his service.

“Can you tell who provided the resource?” Angor decided to ask another question.

The clerk looked a bit surprised but still answered him, “It was Mister Saka who gave us two undead souls.”