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nAfter their satisfying meal, they unanimously agreed to explore the enigmatic depths of the castle.

nMagnus had graciously lifted all the restrictions he had previously made, allowing everyone to roam freely within the confines of the ancient castle.

nPearl, drawn by the allure of knowledge, set her sights on the library. According to Magnus, it houses a wealth of tomes on alchemy and artifact crafting.

nEven Faith, captivated by the prospect, expressed her keen interest in delving into the secrets concealed within the pages.

nHowever, in the end, she decided to visit it at a later time.

n“I’m curious about the beasts trained to sense and hunt the Demons. I feel compelled to meet them… Can you help me with that, Magnus?” Faith declared, her eyes alight with a hint of expectation.

nNeedless to say, Magnus could only agree to their request as he commanded his Beasts to treat Faith well.

nMeanwhile, Lisa was eager to continue her pursuit of alchemical mastery.

nShe made her way back to the Alchemy Room.

nAlthough Magnus had been ordering them around and limiting their freedom, it didn’t change the fact that they’d learned a lot in the Alchemy Field. Thanks to the hands-on experience he provided, their understanding of alchemy was enriched.

nLisa was particularly intrigued by potions such as Focused Vision, Paralyzing, Arcane Lock, Ironskin, and Nightmare… If possible, she wanted to master these potions up until she could make a Tier 2 or even Tier 3 of them.

n“The Arcane Lock potion that blocks the Arcanist’s Arcane Energy seemed very malevolent, yet undeniably practical… I want to at least master this potion.” Lisa mused, her thoughts drifting to the intricate art of potion-making.

nChad, with a single-minded purpose, ventured to the Training Ground of the castle, where the spiritual energy was said to be conducive to further strengthening his Ghost King Body.

nThe prospect of honing his abilities within the castle’s nurturing aura spurred him forward.

n‘This castle is leaking some incredible ghostly energy… It’s even better than the ones in the Academy. I need to cherish this moment.’ Chad mused as he knew that he couldn’t waste this opportunity.

nHe will nurture his Dark Spells here!

nLastly, Vale was led by Magnus to visit the burial grounds of the Demon Saints and Immortals concealed beneath the castle.

nAs Vale crossed the threshold into the concealed mausoleum, a profound sense of reverence washed over him.

n‘What’s this feeling? Overflowing Divinity and Malevolence? What kind of combination is this?!’ Vale thought in a bated breath. He didn’t expect to be welcomed by such a profound sensation.

nThud…

nAs he entered the mausoleum, he also felt the air grow heavy. A hushed stillness enveloped the chamber as if time itself had halted within the confines of the sacred space.

n‘It looks like Magnus is taking care of this place seriously.’ Vale commented in his mind.

nThe mausoleum stretched out before him, bathed in a soft, ethereal glow that emanated from the ancient stone walls.

nThe dozen flickering torchlights cast dancing shadows across the chamber and illuminated the intricate carvings adorning the pillars that stood throughout the hall.

nThe hallowed ground was adorned with rows of imposing tombs.

nThe stone coffins, weathered by the passage of time, bore cryptic runes and intricate sigils, hinting at the otherworldly power that lay dormant within.

n‘Twelve opened coffins… Eight unopened… Did Magnus fail to open those eight?’ Vale mused as he felt confused as to why Magnus would leave these coffins unopened for so many years.

nAnyway, he decided not to ask for now and continued with his investigation.

nAt this time, his Magic Zone was working to its limits, and his Dragon’s True Sight was activated as well.

nStep. Step…

nVale’s footsteps echoed softly against the cool, polished marble floor as he ventured deeper into the heart of the mausoleum.

nAs Vale continued his reverent exploration, he felt an overwhelming sense of connection to the Divinity that was leaking throughout the chamber.

nHe couldn’t help but think that if he decided to conduct a summoning ritual for his Grimoire here, he would probably summon an angel with this level of energy!

n‘Should I try?’ Vale mused for a moment, but he immediately shook his head. If he really tried doing that, there might be an imbalance in the energy since the ritual would be taking the surrounding aura. 𝓪.𝒄𝒎

nNevertheless, the atmosphere stirred within him a profound respect for the Demonic Saints and Immortals.

nNo matter what, he would benefit from them later on, so he had to take care of the surroundings.

n“Magnus, tell me about this place… Tell me what you’ve done and planned to do with the corpses of these beings.” Vale asked as he finished looking around.

nMagnus respectfully responded, “Master, I have assumed responsibility for this place to pursue a pursuit that befits any Arcanist of my stature— the pursuit of immortality. The Immortals are impervious to the ravages of time, and the Demon Saints share a similar nature. With their impeccably preserved bodies within this sanctuary, shielded from evil spirits, I am able to conduct unconstrained studies of their essence.”

n‘Immortality?’

nAcknowledging Magnus’s explanation, Vale prompted further, “Fine… Tell me about your progress.”

nPerhaps he was still too young, so he hadn’t considered aiming for “immortality” yet.

nIt wasn’t in his mind at all. As a matter of fact, just a few months ago, he was simply thinking of his future job as a Dark Arcanist.

nAnyway, Magnus didn’t hesitate to answer as soon as he was asked.

n“Through my research, I have discerned glimpses of the intricate rituals and esoteric arts that sustained their immortal essence…” Magnus then started explaining about the ‘essence’ that he had discovered.

n“In my research, I have delved into the anatomical and metaphysical characteristics of the Immortals and Demon Saints. I have sought to comprehend the intricate mechanisms that sustain their longevity and resilience. Additionally, I have explored the potential utilization of their essence in the pursuit of immortality, examining the interplay between their spiritual energy and physical form.”

nIt was different from Divinity, but it seemed more like the true core that both the Immortals and Demon Saints had.

nIt was quite an interesting topic, but it was also too complicated for Vale. In the end, he decided to live it at that.

nThis time, he wanted to know if it was fine to extract them…

nUpdated from 𝑖𝘳.𝒸ℴ𝑚

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