The Vastness of Magical Destiny

Facing his partner’s skepticism, Caru remained silent for a long while. It should be said that today’s meeting with the other party was all conventional; everything seemed so normal. He and his partner hadn’t obtained much of value from their preliminary investigation in Ugru. The clues provided by the Thunderhorse Knights were not a big deal either. The Great Mysterium Sect would certainly not give up on a region bordering the southern part of the Continent, especially since this land is relatively independent and ethnically diverse. Such fertile soil is suitable for all kinds of faiths to spread their teachings, and the Great Mysterium Sect would be no exception. If the Great Mysterium Sect didn’t come, that would truly be worrisome.

Now, what needed to be understood was whether the Dark Forces, including the Great Mysterium Sect, had gained a firm foothold in this land. The speculation of the Thunderhorse Knights could only serve as a reference. To tell the truth, both Caru and Boritz looked down upon those seemingly powerful yet inflexible-minded Thunderhorse Knights. These fellows, constrained by various conventional laws and restrictions, were too rigid in both thought and approach to deal with such a complex situation.

The Thunderhorse Knights did suspect that there were some questionable points with Viscount and within Damarlinsk Castle, but they couldn’t produce any valuable evidence. Merely speculating without basis was meaningless. The suggestion Boritz made was also a last resort. If the other party were really harboring sinister schemes, they would certainly try to cover them up, but many things couldn’t be hidden if he didn’t want them to be. Perhaps what they wanted to find was hidden in Damarlinsk Castle.

However, their opponent had been confirmed as a Thunder Magic Mage and had already reached the realm of the Archmage. Although the two of them were not afraid, such covert scouting of the Castle would easily provoke public indignation, especially without any evidence. So, Caru had to think three times before acting.

"Boritz, it’s not that we can’t visit Damarlinsk Castle, but we have to make thorough preparations. We both are aware of the opponent’s Mana. Although we are not afraid, since Damarlinsk Castle can be called the Land of God’s Curse, there must be many dangers hidden within, and this fellow has managed to conquer Damarlinsk Castle. There must be some background and means. If Damarlinsk Castle is at his disposal, our covert investigation will certainly be fraught with danger. And if we encounter misfortune using such methods, we may suffer without being able to complain."

His partner’s caution made Boritz recognize the gap between himself and Caru once again. He seemed to have overlooked the dangers of Damarlinsk Castle, and although the guy was a Thunder Magic Mage, he was able to control the castle where everyone except the original builder met with misfortune. What secrets and inside stories lay within, he couldn’t know. But one thing was certain, the opponent would definitely make use of the various dangers lurking in Damarlinsk Castle against the two of them. Perhaps the other party had already prepared everything, just waiting for them to walk into the trap.

"Then, Caru, what do you mean..." Boritz pondered for a moment, hearing that Caru’s intention was not to give up but to make adequate preparations.

"We need to prepare some Prop. On the one hand, we should conceal our identities as much as we can, and on the other hand, if there is any strangeness, we need to be fully prepared for emergencies. If necessary, we can jointly launch the Light Array." Caru’s expression was grave.

"The Light Array?" Boritz gasped, "Caru, aren’t you exaggerating? Could Damarlinsk Castle be so dangerous? I don’t think the opponent has that kind of strength!"

"Caution is the parent of safety! I hope the opponent does not possess such strength, but the fact that the guy harbors the Power of an Archmage makes me feel that Caucasus is filled with hidden dragons and crouching tigers, quite extraordinary. If there are one or two other strongmen of comparable strength in Damarlinsk Castle, coupled with the setup of Damarlinsk Castle, I’m afraid the journey we are about to embark on will be quite bumpy."

The Light Array is a special combined Magic specifically developed by the Court of the Church of Light to protect the safety of Judges. It allows two or three people to focus their magical powers and activate high-level magic through special Props, which a single Mage would be incapable of.