Chapter 171: Confession
Although she didn’t understand anything they were discussing, Bailu knew it seemed to be something significant, so she listened very attentively, afraid of missing any details.
If these contents were posted on the forum, it would surely generate a lot of excitement. Of course, Bailu would not do that; she was always the type to lurk and read posts without posting.
“First, I need to apologize to you, Madam Marymana. Actually, I’m not Madam Miranda’s apprentice, she might not even know me,” Li Wen said directly. “For some reason, I impersonated Miranda’s apprentice, but please believe me, I had no malicious intent in doing so. At least you can see that we are on the same side.”
The clue to creating the Original Text was now in hand, and there was no longer any need to pretend to be Miranda’s apprentice. As for what Marymana would think, that was beyond her control.
Bailu listened, completely baffled. Miranda? Wasn’t that her teacher in the game?
In comparison, Marymana’s expression didn’t change much, only a hint of surprise.
“Of course, the identity of Miranda’s apprentice that I adopted wasn’t fabricated out of thin air… This is Bailu, she is the true apprentice of Madam Miranda.”
Li Wen said as she pushed Bailu forward. This future member of the Strategy Team was a bit nervous, but she realized it was her turn to speak. She wondered if saying the wrong thing would lower their favorability.
“Nice to meet you, respected Madam Marymana. My teacher often mentioned you when she taught me magic.”
Marymana looked at Bailu, then at Li Wen, and finally smiled helplessly, “Actually, I already guessed you weren’t her apprentice. After all, you’re too similar to that guy when he was young.”
Upon hearing this, Li Wen almost lost her composure. It seemed that no matter what identity she pretended to be, she was seen through immediately. For example, when she pretended to be Siswell’s student in front of Priest Mog, that devil had also immediately judged her as impersonating, and did not expose her at first either.
“Since you already guessed, why did you…”
This was something Li Wen couldn’t understand. What if she was actually a member of the Truth Society? Then, as someone who infiltrated the Bird Association as Miranda’s apprentice, wouldn’t she be in great danger?
Marymana naturally thought of these things. Especially when Li Wen offered to help her solve a problem, she deliberately accepted Li Wen’s suggestion, and then observed her in secret, trying to deduce the girl’s intentions, until she found that Li Wen indeed seemed to be just solving problems without any other ideas.
“No Stage One Transcendent can do anything malicious under the eyes of an Archmage,” Marymana said with confidence.
Let’s just assume that’s the case, Li Wen didn’t object.
“Then Miranda she really…”
“Yes, she is currently undertaking the advancement to Stage Five on the outer continent. I have no reason to lie to you about this.”
“I see.”
Marymana looked at Bailu again, sighed, and then said softly, “Your name is Bailu, right? I can see that the Aether reaction in your body is indeed very similar to Miranda’s. She must be preparing to teach you all her lifelong knowledge without reservation. I don’t know when Miranda will complete her advancement and when she will return. Until then, are you willing to stay in the Ring-White Bird Association? As Miranda’s close friend, I will teach you without reservation on her behalf.”
“Of course, I’m willing. Of course, I’m willing.” Bailu was almost bursting with joy. Wasn’t this exactly what she was waiting for? Pity that as a beta player, her teacher was nowhere to be found, and she had almost been scammed. Fortunately, she met Li Wen by chance; otherwise, she wouldn’t have known how to continue playing.
Marymana didn’t seem to intend to pursue the matter of Li Wen impersonating Miranda’s apprentice. She just looked at the girl with regret, “Actually, if you wanted to, I could also take you as my apprentice. But after thinking about it, you probably don’t have that intention, do you?”
Li Wen nodded, “At least I probably don’t have the ability to cultivate another path of a Mage. Moreover, I have more important things to do and cannot stay in the sky continent.”
“Then what are your plans for the future?”
“I’ll advance to Stage Two first, then decide where to go next.”
Bailu then knew that this big shot operating under the name Mephistopheles was still at Stage One, at the same level as her.
Could she be a player?
She thought about it, but it felt unlikely. Otherwise, she would have been fooled by them.
“Are the ritual and materials for the advancement ready?” Marymana asked.
“We are still missing one main material, the ‘Spirit Realm Light’ that can form shadows in sunlight.”
Marymana thought for a moment, she shouldn’t have that thing on hand. She then looked at Selwin. This young and indifferent elven mage simply chanted a spell, and a block of ice, close to milky white, appeared out of thin air. Within the ice block was a burning flame, so when one touched it, they would feel not cold, but heat.
“This should count,” Selwin said lightly.
“Thank you, Madam Marymana and Madam Selwin, for your help.”
Li Wen certainly wouldn’t be polite. She put the ice block into her Treasure Pouch, along with the bottle of True Soul Elixir.
With that, the main materials were complete, and she only needed to find a place to complete the ritual to advance to Stage Two.
“Do you need to advance in the sky continent? It might be safer there.”
Li Wen shook her head and said it wasn’t necessary. For the Path of Light Chasing, it would be best to choose to complete it in a church of the various religions, just like when she advanced to Stage One.
Remembering this, she suddenly said, “I still need to find someone.”
*
From Selwin, she learned that Moria had followed the Candle Sun Church’s rescue team to help.
The epicenter of the Sage Ovum Sheath incident was chosen to be the old city of Leicester, hence the most severe casualties and losses were there. Under the ravages of wolves and lawless players, who knows how many people died that night, and how many lost their homes and loved ones.
What would those who planned all this and created this conflict incident think when they saw this scene?
Walking through the streets, or rather, the ruins of the old city of Leicester, Li Wen pondered these irrelevant matters. She quickly found Moria.
The Eldest Son of the Holy See was praying for the deceased, and also for the sick and injured. Although his ability to use Glor divine ability was restricted by a curse, as the Eldest Son of the Holy See and a priest of Glor, his devout prayers could summon the power of Glor. It might not be of any help in battles between Transcendent beings, but in the face of suffering, it was the best comfort.
Li Wen did not disturb him, waiting for him to finish praying for the last person.
