Chapter 243 Chapter 37 Verafia’s Visit
Igter was shocked by the Grand Mage’s words. He looked up and met his gaze, but couldn’t help but say, “Lord Edgeworth, no. Miss Verafia and I just happened to enter this domain by chance.”
“Hand of the Storm” ‘s eyes flashed, and he continued to question Igter.
Facing a Saint Rank expert, Igter had no choice but to honestly recount how they had fallen into this place.
“So you were planning to return to Mies Territory but were caught in the aftershocks of the domain’s activation?”
Edgeworth nodded. “However, the actual distance to the domain’s exit is not close. Coincidentally, I am also preparing to head to Lorinc in Mies Territory. In that case, why don’t I accompany you when the time comes.”
Igter waited for the other party’s next words. “Hand of the Storm” raised his eyes and looked out from the tower at the ground covered by the gray sky. In the distance, he vaguely saw gray frost storms raging.
“As I said before, this domain is maintained by the demonic energy left after the Black-winged Monarch’s fall, and most of the domain has been cleared. And if my thoughts are correct, the Underworld Frost Dragon at the core is a creature formed by the residual demonic energy of this domain. After defeating it, this domain, sealed for a hundred years, will be destroyed.”
The Grand Mage’s gaze suddenly fell on Verafia beside him. “Miss Verafia, do you have any questions?”
“Questions… no.”
Verafia shook her head, her raised golden eyes looking at the Archmage and saying, “I just want to know, as a Saint-level Archmage, why are you here, and why are you preparing to hunt down the last Underworld Frost Dragon, is it for the Black-winged Monarch’s power?”
“Naturally. Miss Phoenix, I have no intention of hiding it. The power of one of the Four Heavenly Kings of the Demon Race once possessed an irresistible temptation for any Saint Rank, or even legendary figure, in this world.”
“The reason there is only one Saint Rank here now is that this domain is still distorting time. By now, in the outside world, it has only been half a day. If I hadn’t happened to pass by the Granite Highland on my way to Mies Territory, I would have missed it.”
Edgeworth’s eyes flickered slightly. “And this Underworld Frost Dragon is the essence of the Black-winged Monarch’s residual power. By tomorrow, you can follow me, and perhaps you will gain extraordinary opportunities from it.”
Igter was surprised by the Archmage’s words and quickly thanked him, “Thank you, Senior Edgeworth!”
“The Lord Marquis once showed me great kindness, so it is naturally a good thing to have the opportunity to help his descendant, especially since you are his only son.”
Edgeworth waved his hand, his expression indifferent. “Alright, you have all traveled a long way. I will not disturb you any further. Omis, take Igter and the young ladies down to rest.”
Igter bid farewell to “Hand of the Storm” and then followed the girls with the white-armored knight to leave the mage tower.
Edgeworth’s gaze lingered on the figures of Igter and the young ladies for a second before moving away.
Given Edgeworth’s status as a Saint Rank, his willingness to waste time meeting Igter was entirely due to the favor of Marquis Eggesti.
As for the young ladies around Igter, to ordinary people, the status of a Dragon Clan, Elf Clan, or even Blood Race might be shocking, but to a Saint Rank Grand Mage who had already reached the pinnacle of the secular world, it was at most a slight surprise.
As for Ophi’s suspected identity as a descendant of “Black Dragon” Ghenhoa of the Setting Sun Forest, and Verafia, the legendary Phoenix Girl, Edgeworth might normally value them, but at this critical juncture, he could not afford to be too distracted.
“Hand of the Storm” Edgeworth stood at the top of the tower and closed his eyes again, communicating with the mana particles that existed in the world.
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Although Edgeworth only summoned Igter and the others, he gave the young people considerable preferential treatment. Even when Ophi suggested going out to play in the afternoon, they were accompanied by dedicated knights.
As guests of a Saint Rank expert, even though they were in the Black-winged Monarch’s domain, the dinner prepared for them was quite lavish. Moreover, they even had separate rooms for use in the evening.
After dinner, Igter did not choose to continue wandering with the Ice Dragon Girl and the others, but returned to his assigned room to cultivate.
“The Black-winged Monarch’s domain, what Edgeworth wants is to advance further. But why does that little phoenix seem so interested? Could she be trying to snatch it from a Saint Rank?”
Taking a break from meditation, Igter couldn’t help but think. However, Igter himself found this conclusion unrealistic. Shaking his head and smiling, he walked to the window and looked out at the expansive view below the tower.
Despite being a world of the undead, this world of the Black-winged Monarch also had changes in day and night. The gray, cold light fell on the ground. Although torches and magic light towers were erected, it still felt eerie.
The cold wind blew on him, and Igter felt a chill like an eerie ghost clinging to his body.
“Although it’s a world of the undead, there are nearly ten thousand people here, and a Saint Rank. It’s impossible for a ghost to suddenly appear and stick to my face…”
As soon as Igter finished speaking, a delicate, pure white face suddenly fell in front of him by the window.
Igter’s heart nearly stopped, and his voice suddenly turned into an ineffable shriek. Subconsciously, he reached for his sword, preparing to draw it.
“Igter, it’s me!” the girl’s voice sounded like a symphony instrument, soft and pleasant.
Igter steadied himself and realized that the girl hanging upside down in front of the window was Verafia. Igter breathed a sigh of relief, but he couldn’t help but feel lingering fear.
Fortunately, his speed was slow. If he had drawn his sword and cut the little phoenix just now, who knew what would have happened!
Igter shook his head, quickly opened the window, and invited the little phoenix in, saying with a wry smile, “Miss, why didn’t you use the front door and came down from the window? You almost scared me to death just now.”
“If I use the front door, I’ll be easily discovered!”
Verafia jumped down from the windowsill, her small boots making a crisp sound on the ground.
The girl slightly tucked a strand of her delicate hair with her slender hand, then raised her face, her big eyes blinked, revealing a playful smile. “Besides, this young lady didn’t mean to scare you. It’s just that you suddenly appeared in front of the window!”
But for a girl like you to climb down the wall, isn’t that even more obvious?
Igter was both amused and speechless, but he felt a bit surprised by the girl’s sudden arrival. He gestured to the side, inviting the girl to come closer to the room.
Verafia swayed her small head, looking around. Her petite body sat down by Igter’s bed, her delicate, fair legs dangling. Her other foot, in a small boot, tapped rhythmically on the floor, making a melodious sound.
Igter also pulled up a stool and sat opposite the girl. “But Miss, why are you looking for me so late? Is there something you need?”
“Of course.”
Verafia’s slender white fingertips brushed a strand of her hair, revealing her porcelain-white cheek. The girl smiled at the young man with her beautiful, brilliant golden eyes. “I’m looking for you about Edgeworth from this morning!”
