CHAPTER 567: CHAPTER 564: INVITATION TO THE STARGAZING AREA

Ronald learned quite a bit of information from a wizard named Willie.

Although astronomy was a discipline that existed outside the mainstream of Barrier Mountain,

it was still a complete and independent academic unit with all the necessary information.

Setting aside what Ronald had heard during his first night at the Council meeting by the Well of Judgement.

In fact, the situation at Barrier Mountain was very tense at the moment.

Wizards who wanted to break free from the seals and those seeking to start a massacre had already clashed several times, with many lesser wizards being sent to the medical department.

There were even some rumors circulating in the academy now.

It was said that the six-person council at the top of Barrier Mountain was also fervently debating these issues. If a satisfactory conclusion for both parties was not reached, a civil strife was imminent.

Besides, there was still no news of the artificial deities.

Wizards of Barrier Mountain, or rather, those from the "Infinite Negative Domain," were highly skilled in spellcasting and initially managed to unite all wizard factions under one achievement.

But over the decades,

having inherited all human traits, wizards also exhibited their less favorable side, ready to spark conflict at any touch.

And the wizards from the prophecy and astronomy departments,

were some of the few who still maintained neutrality during such times.

"Thank you very much for your answer."

Ronald and Wizard Willie talked for a long time.

It was almost the end of the afternoon when classes on the third floor had just ended, and wizards began returning to their respective floors.

Ronald said goodbye to Willie and proceeded downstairs.

As a new wizard at Barrier Mountain, he was not assigned any duties yet, and the free environment was suitable for him to explore.

Ronald continued downwards until he reached the third floor.

At that moment, he discovered that Catherine had sent the other astronomy wizards away and was alone, cleaning up the somewhat messy floor.

As the tower’s head, still doing such work...

Catherine, indeed, was a formidable individual.

Thinking this, Ronald intended to continue downwards, but Catherine, as if anticipating his actions, stopped her work and directly blocked his path.

The head of the astronomy department did not do anything particularly complex.

She merely smiled as she approached Ronald and then commanded in an irresistible tone,

"Drake, remember to come here tomorrow morning."

"This is very important."

"..."

"Alright."

Ronald glanced at Catherine, while the power of "Fury" still aided his observation.

When Catherine spoke these words, her attitude was indeed very serious.

Such a level of seriousness... as if Ronald’s visit to the Astronomy Tower tomorrow morning was of utmost importance, even to the extent of relating to their life and death.

Ronald intended to directly ask her.

But the girl before him was, after all, a wizard from the "Infinite Negative Domain."

After weighing his choices thoroughly, he ended up just nodding his agreement before turning to walk down the tower.

Only when Ronald walked out the open gate of the tower,

did his sharp hearing faintly catch someone upstairs remark,

"This time... right again..."

"..."

Ronald had no intention of turning back to investigate.

As a complete outsider, he was well aware that he and the wizards of the "Infinite Negative Domain" were not comrades.

With his head lowered, he returned to his residence in Bapulor.

Ronald had a smooth journey and encountered no trouble.

However, due to his newly donned Wizard’s robe and the Great Wizard’s insignia, many Wizards he met along the way began to bow to him, showing the respect the Great Wizard commanded at Barrier Mountain.

By the time he arrived at the residential area they had set out from that morning.

The Wizard apprentices here didn’t even dare to take a second glance at Ronald.

...

Compared to the freely moving Ronald, Bapulor returned to his residence much later.

About an hour after dinner ended, the cult Magician leisurely strolled back.

"Ronald, you arrived first, huh."

As he entered the house and greeted Ronald, Bapulor’s spirit instantly heightened upon seeing Ronald’s new attire:

"Great Wizard, ah! I want an outfit like that too!"

"Tell me, if I also reveal my identity as an original tome holder tomorrow, could I also land myself an outfit like this?"

Ronald quickly pulled off the insignia from his chest.

He ignored Bapulor’s idle chat and directly started sharing the news he had gathered that day.

"Today, I made some new discoveries at the Astronomy Tower."

"Currently, it seems there are some issues within Barrier Mountain, with Wizards of differing opinions clashing against each other—it feels like a spark could set everything aflame..."

Ronald clearly relayed the intelligence he had gathered.

Watching Ronald’s serious demeanor, Bapulor, eyeing the Great Wizard insignia Ronald had just tucked into his pocket, spoke in a leisurely tone:

"My status as a Great Wizard here isn’t as useful; all I can get are bits and pieces of minor news..."

As a newcomer favored by the enhancement division,

Bapulor’s findings weren’t as trivial as he made them out to be.

Among the lower-tier groups of Wizards, Bapulor gathered quite a bit of information about the academy Wizards’ movements, whether it involved enemies outside the seals or Wizards within Barrier Mountain who opposed him.

Indeed, Wizards of all ranks within the academy were actively preparing for battle,

to face the imminent fight.

Even an excellent talent like Bapulor had to attend an emergency training early the next morning, where the enhancement division Wizards were ready to thoroughly drill these newcomers on aspects of Wizard combat.

Klang, klang, klang—

While they exchanged information.

Someone knocked on the door.

Ronald gave Bapulor a look, then went to open the door himself.

Then, Sinovia, with a slightly flushed face, stood at the entrance.

She looked at Ronald in front of her and glanced into the room.

"Mr. Drake," she started.

"The stargazing area, do you remember our agreement from yesterday? Would you like to go to the stargazing area tonight?"

Taking the initiative to invite, the young female Wizard appeared somewhat tense.

With a casual scan, Ronald also clearly noticed that her Wizard robe was new, superior in material and spells to the one she wore when they first met.

His addition as a Great Wizard indeed brought considerable benefits to Sinovia...

A thought flashed through Ronald’s mind.

Inside the house, Bapulor finally managed to free his hands and pulled out his dinner from his pocket. As he prepared his food, the cult Magician’s mind suddenly sparked.

Without hesitating, he called out toward the entrance:

"Drake, I have to head out early tomorrow morning, so it’s best if you two head to the stargazing area tonight."

...

Ronald turned his head in surprise and glanced at Bapulor.

But by the time he turned his gaze back, Sinovia had already shyly lowered her head.

With her fingers clutching the side of her Wizard robe, her voice barely audible as she invited again:

"So... shall we go?"