Chapter 1753: Leaving the Tower
"I’ll go up and take a look first."
The Mechanical Avatar went directly upstairs, while everyone else waited below.
The Arcane Mage smiled wryly, "Ah, my situation is very complicated, not as you might think. But I suppose you’re not too interested in an old man’s affairs, so I won’t waste words. Rest assured, I have indeed something to ask of you, especially you, Prairie Fire. With strength so formidable, how could I set a trap?"
Soon, the Mechanical Avatar came down, and Li Yao led everyone upstairs.
This time, it really felt like entering the Arcane Tower, no longer just a corridor, but like the interior of a castle.
Following the Arcane Mage, the group arrived in a room filled with books. An old mage was engrossed in a heavy magic book, not even looking up as they entered, as if completely immersed in the text.
"You go complete the mission; I’ll have a chat with the Arcane Mage," Li Yao said.
Everyone else’s tasks, especially Sister Li’s, were crucial for her growth in strength.
The Arcane Mage smiled wryly, "Now do you believe me?"
Li Yao nodded, "You have a dual personality?"
"Far worse than that. I’ve been eroded by demonic energy, and it’s spirit erosion at that. During the great war, I did not flee the battlefield. I returned here merely to heal my wounds, only to find it impossible in the short term. Fearing I would transform into a demon and go berserk, I imprisoned some creatures to serve as energy for the Arcane Tower, then cast a spell to exile myself, projecting the Arcane Tower to a deep sea in the Abyss." The Arcane Mage’s voice was full of bitterness.
"Who would have thought my condition would worsen, splitting into two soul bodies, one the original me, the other my demonic self. I had no choice but to put myself into slumber as well. Unexpectedly, years ago, a powerful force descended here, awakening my demonic soul, attracted by that force. Over the years, I’ve been fighting it, but sadly, as the demonic self gains strength, my true self remains suppressed."