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nIt didn’t take long before Eustace and Constance’s identity spread to other factions and even the churches in the city.

nWell, they had become quite popular over the past two weeks. After all, this mysterious couple who had saved the city were expected to receive some form of reward and honor, but they had chosen to disappear without seeking any recognition.

nMany people viewed them as selfless heroes who simply wanted to help others.

n“Your Excellency, we have located the two individuals who subdued the Evil Entity we suspected to be the Gluttonly. Their names are Eustace and Constance. They are both in the city, and we have confirmed that one of them is registered in the Arcanist Guild while the other remains aloof and seldom ventures outside.” An acolyte, clad in a long gray robe, reported.

nThe acolyte was addressing the blind Archbishop who had arrived from the capital.

n“So they were indeed staying here. Since Eustace is a Summoner, I must meet with him. There’s still a small chance that he’s the Masked Devil Incarnate as well.” The Archbishop remarked as he conjured his staff seemingly out of thin air. He then gazed at the statue of the Fortune Goddess as if he could see it and silently offered a prayer.

nAfter a short and silent prayer, he spoke.

n“Inform me of their current location immediately…” He abruptly instructed the acolyte.

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nMeanwhile, Eustace had just returned to the hotel room and found Constance engrossed in several books.

nThe books primarily focused on Arcane Spells, Formation Arts, and the Medicine Field. Despite her ability to absorb information at an accelerated pace, there was still an abundance of knowledge to acquire, especially for someone like her who had been confined in the Mystic Tower for centuries. At that moment, Constance was immersed in a book entitled “The Lich Manual.”

nEustace wasn’t certain whether the book pertained to controlling a Lich or if it was intended for the education of a Lich. Nevertheless, he interrupted her reading.

n“Constance, something has occurred outside.” Eustace began, proceeding to explain the events that transpired and the invitation he had received from the Order of the Enlightened Threads.

n“What? You declined? That’s a free bath in the Arcane Spring, you know? I thought it no longer existed. So, they were actually monopolized by the 12 Paths…” Constance muttered in astonishment upon hearing Eustace’s explanation.

n“Is it that significant?” Eustace inquired. He also heard about the Arcane Spring during the Academy Competition.

nIt was one of the rewards given to first-place winners of some contests. He knew that it was quite precious for young Arcanists, but he didn’t expect that even Constance would be interested in it.

nConstance looked at Eustace in surprise, and seeing that Eustace seemed truly clueless about it, she listed the important benefits that the Arcane Spring could provide.

nThe first was the rejuvenation and revitalization of spiritual energy. For Summoners, it could help with the cleansing and purification of the Summoner’s Aura, so it would be a lot easier for a Summoner to attract stronger Familiars.

nThen, it could also help with the enhancement of their affinity. Whether it was an affinity with Flying Creatures, Elemental Creatures, or Mystical Beings, this affinity would increase with the help of the Arcane Spring.

nOf course, there was also a chance to increase the capacity of Spell Lights. Many people had said that if you bathed on the Arcane Spring multiple times, the number of times you could use your spells would slightly increase.

nLastly, bathing in the Arcane Spring could potentially lead to enlightenment or even revelation through spiritual communion with the spring’s energies.

n“That sounds impressive. How do you know all of this?” Eustace muttered.

n“Hmph… That’s the combined knowledge of past and present. It would be best if you read more books. Your academy had focused too much on the Darkness Path. They should’ve taught you about the other paths as well.”

nEustace could only nod and thank the Tower Master for informing him about the Arcane Spring.

n“Are you sure you’re not going to accept it? I don’t really mind if you join their group.” Constance said as she looked at Eustace carefully.

n“I’m fine. You still have to continue teaching me how to master my Divinity.”

n“That’s true. It probably won’t be too late if you join them in a few more years.”

nThe two continued chatting for a while about their plans in the city. Eustace was planning to accept a few more missions in the Arcanist Guild, while Constance was planning to acquire a few items for herself, so she needed to go out and look around the market.

n“Mhmm? You have some guests, Eustace.” Constance said as she smiled mysteriously.

nEustace also felt the presence of the people outside the hotel without even activating his Magic Zone. His ESP Spell had already informed him about a few Magic Zones passing through their room.

n“Is it the Archbishop… Ahh…” 𝑖𝘦.𝑐𝘰𝘮

nSuddenly, the space around Eustace and Constance twisted. It was a familiar scene when the Archbishop met the Masked Devil Incarnate.

nHowever, this time, Eustace wasn’t planning to wear the Devil’s Face and waited for the Archbishop to arrive.

nThud.

nAs soon the old man stepped out of the space crack he created, he looked at the two people in the room and seemed to be a bit surprised about Eustace and Constance’s reaction.

n“Interesting… I normally get attacked whenever I do this with strangers. If not, they’ll be looking at me with fear and have their guards up. However, you two seemed calm, as if my presence doesn’t threaten you at all.”

nThe Archbishop suddenly commented as he observed the two’s aura. He had created a strong defense to ensure that his “movement” would not be interrupted. However, it seemed that it was unnecessary.

nIt felt as if they were looking at a show and weren’t threatened by his method of arrival.

n“Mhmm… Was that Rift Walk? Space Fold? No… Perhaps that’s a Spatial Warp? I didn’t expect an Archbishop to carelessly use a Broken Arcana.” Constance suddenly remarked while looking at the Archbishop blindfold!

nEustace was immediately stunned after hearing this.

nUpdated from 𝑟.𝘤𝘰𝓂

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