Chapter 157 - Plans For Sky Tower
A gentle breeze blew through the bus’ window, caressing the hearts of its passengers.
“I don’t know how, but every time when I ride the bus and watch the clouds below me, the smell of grass and the wind always make me feel better,” said Sailum as he held his chin and stared out of the window while admiring the peaceful Tree Spirit Garden.
People said that Brute Cavern was home to a bunch of ruthless black wizards. They would never expect such a beautiful world behind the mirror. The place felt better than a paradise.
“A friend told me there’s a rune drawn under the carriage that calms your mind. It’s designed to prevent apprentices from fighting in the bus,” Nausica said. She was also enjoying the wind. Her long hair flowed along with the gentle air current. Each flip only made the lady looked more charming.
“What are you up to these days, Miss Nausica?” Sailum turned back and asked.
Nausica kept her gaze at the floating clouds in the distance. “Nothing in particular. Doing some quests and use the merit points to rent some spell books…”
“Really?” Sailum squinted his eyes. “I think you’re pushing yourself too hard.”
“Those who are invited to the Tower of Infinity by reaching the top level of a Sky Tower will be qualified to enter the garden. So I’m going to try it out.”
“I see. A Sorcerer’s Garden that improves your chance of becoming wizard… But isn’t that too far from us now? You’re aiming to be a wizard so early?” Sailum asked.
“The law of purification removes any internal injuries and flaws in your body. The earlier you do it, the better,” Angor explained.
“But why earlier? Isn’t the law most effective if you go there when you’re a level-3 apprentice and just reached your bottleneck?” Sailum did not understand.
“I’m not sure about that. Butler Goode told me that the Floating Mech City is willing to open their garden to the public because the garden only has a lesser law. The law doesn’t work well on high-leveled apprentices or wizards. That’s why many level-3 apprentices won’t even go for it. However, there are still level-3 apprentices, who have been stuck at their level for many years, who want to seize this chance.”
Angor paused a little and continued, “It might be my destiny. Reaching the top level isn’t difficult if you know some tricks. Besides, the information isn’t known by everyone yet. If I challenge the tower right now, I can avoid running into many strong opponents.”
“You sound really confident. What kind of tricks though? I can’t think of any,” asked Sailum as he wondered about it.
Nausica, who had been listening to them carefully, took a guess. “Magic scrolls?”
Angor shrugged, “That’s one trick. But it’s too costly. I have something else on my mind.”
“What do you have?”
“Alchemy weapons!”
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After arriving at Falling Cloud Stop, Angor stretched himself and yawned. Nausica came down from the bus while thinking about something for herself. Sailum followed behind with his small face full of tension.
“… You won’t challenge the Sky Tower, right? Why do you look more stressed than Nausica?” Angor joked. As he expected, upon hearing the information about the Sorcerer’s Garden, Nausica thanked Angor and declared she would participate right away. Sailum seemed interested but the boy decided not to join them because he was not strong enough.
Sailum replied in a stressful tone, “It’s not about the tower. I’m just… worried. I mean, why are there so many people here?!”