Chapter 378
Chapter 378: A Summit of Dignitaries
This test was no different from the previous one, with mental strength being tested first. Since Han Shuo had indeed reached the grand magus level, he effortlessly passed the mental strength test.
The next necromancer test was just as simple as well. Since an even more powerful summoning technique was the most effective representation of reaching the grand magus necromancer level, Han Shuo did just that. After Han Shuo’s chant, an old fey corpse descended from another world. The appearance of this old fey corpse proved everything.
WIthout a doubt, the appearance of the undead creature proved Han Shuo’s strength. Ares gazed deeply at the old fey corpse and sensed a thick sense of death emitting from its body. He nodded his head in astonishment before saying to Han Shuo, “It’s true. You’ve actually become a grand magus necromancer! Inconceivable!”
Carlos’ eyes radiated with an astonished sparkle as he looked probingly at Han Shuo. After a good while, he sighed with emotions saying, “Your reputation is truly justified. It seems like the accomplishments you’ve obtained thus far have truly not just been a fluke. Congratulations Bryan!”
Han Shuo politely nodded his head towards Carlos, before laughing, “Many thanks.”
“Alright, there’s no problems. Just wait a moment, I’ll immediately handle the proper formalities.” Ares headed straight up after saying this to Han Shuo. He was most likely going to deal with Han Shuo’s matters and record his current rank within the Magic Association.
After Ares left, Carlos looked at Han Shuo. Although hesitant, he opened his mouth in the end and said, “Bryan, your relationship with Prince Lawrence is extremely close right?”
Han Shuo was surprised, unable to determine the purpose of Carlo’s words. But he still nodded his head and looked at Carlos, surprised, “Yep, what’s the matter?”
“I have some words but I don’t know if they are appropriate.” Carlos appeared reluctant and faltered.
Carlos had already left a moment ago with his crowd of servants. Thus, when Han Shuo started coming downstairs, that young lady obviously already knew that Han Shuo had successfully confirmed his new rank. She excitedly looked at Han Shuo with worship, “You are truly very amazing. I have worked here for several years but I have yet to see such a young grand magus before!”
Han Shuo only nodded his head at her reservedly and didn’t say anything. After a laugh, he walked out the door and headed for the Dark Mantle Headquarters.
Mt. Ordas. Dark Mantle Headquarters.
This time, Han Shuo was immediately received with great fanfare after flashing his identity medallion. One of the agents brought Han Shuo towards a building.
“Sir. Please wait a moment. I will go inside to send them a message first.” That Dark Mantle agent brought Han Shuo to a wide doorway made of rock before respectfully informing Han Shuo
Although separated by the thick and wide doorway, Han Shuo could still sense a couple of powerful auras from within. Han Shuo always kept an impression of any new acquaintances he made. Furthermore, even if he was separated a large distance, he could still distinguish between them through their auras. After his magical cultivation advanced to the new rank and his consciousness improved greatly, Han Shuo could even more easily differentiate between everyone’s differing auras. Thus, this stone door that was shrouded by some complicated and complex magic enchantments was completely incapable of blocking Han Shuo’s mental probing.
“Mm, go ahead.” Han Shuo nodded his head and said to the agent guide.
Han Shuo’s current status was already different from his former days; as a Dark Sun Envoy, he was definitely at the top of the social ladder. Last time when Han Shuo ruined Celt’s operation in the underground world, he had already advanced to a Second Dark Sun Envoy. Within the entire Dark Mantle Organization, there were not many that was a Second Dark Sun Envoy like Han Shuo. Thus, this agent naturally treated Han Shuo with great caution and respect.
From this agent, Han Shuo discovered that Dark Mantle’s three heavyweights had all congregated here today. Furthermore, even some senior figures that had gone into seclusion were included in this meeting. They seemed to be negotiating about some big matters. Within the entire Dark Mantle’s enormous organization, only those that were above Third Dark Sun Envoys could participate in this discussion. However, these agent knew that Han Shuo’s identity was unique and immediately went inside to inform the dignitaries.
Han Shuo could sense Candide and Amyes’ aura inside, as well as the not-so-friendly Cecilia. Besides them, there was also another completely unfamiliar aura. Since all of these people had gathered, there were definitely important matters needing to be discussed. Of this that was certain.
The Dark Mantle headquarters had a tight defense in the perimeter. There were even more complicated and strange magical enchantments assembled within. Thus, Han Shuo didn’t release his mystical demons to eavesdrop and only stood outside, waiting.
After a while, that agent came out with another person. This person was extremely robust and also at the prime of his life. His coarse palms indicated that he was most likely a user of heavy weaponry. His sideburns were preserved in lushful display. After arriving he nodded his head to Han Shuo and said, “Bryan, right? Follow me.”
After saying these words, he said to the agent who guided Han Shuo, “Alright, there are no more matters here for you.”
While heading inside, this robust man opened his mouth to introduce himself, “I’m the same as you. I’m also a Second Dark Sun envoy. Hehe. The upper guys have given verbal orders to bring you to them.”
This was an extremely spacious passageway. There were powerful crossbow mechanisms on the walls, as well as various magic cannons and hidden magical enchantments. Han Shuo dared guarantee that if one didn’t have the qualifications to enter but still barged in, what welcomed him would be a road to death.
After passing through the spacious passageway, they arrived at another gate that was protected by another two agents. The robust agent that guided Han Shuo signaled to open the gate and said to Han Shuo, “Go ahead, enter.”
Han Shuo was startled, took a look at this guy and said, “You’re not going in with me?”
He smiled ruefully and shook his head before helplessly replying,”I don’t have the qualifications to enter. Although we’re both Second Dark Sun envoys, I only have the qualifications to stay here on guard. Hehe. They let you have a good guide, but here is where I stop.”
Hearing this, Han Shuo unconsciously fell silent before laughing apologetically at him. Then, he walked through the door without saying anything else.
The moment after Han Shuo’s steps landed inside, a formation suddenly mobilized into action. Han Shuo then noticed that he had already appeared within a secretive and sealed, wide stone room
The stone room was roughly the size of a basketball court. There were white marble tables and chairs individually placed in the surroundings. The tables were filled with various refreshments and fruits. Encompassing one of the large rhombus table were thirteen chairs. Every chair carried a person. At this moment, these thirteen individuals unanimously gazed towards Han Shuo.
At one corner of the rhombus table sat the three heavyweights of the Dark Mantle. They were obviously Candide, Amyes, and Cecilia. Emily sat upright at a different side while only shooting Han Shuo a glance with her eyes. She purposely didn’t over do it, probably to avoid arousing suspicion and letting others discover something.
These thirteen individuals were the Dark Mantles’ truest senior levels. Among them, even the lowest ranked Emily had advanced to the Third Dark Sun while the highest ones were like Candide and Cecilia were Fifth Dark Star.
However, after Han Shuo shot a glance around, he suddenly noticed that the three heavyweights were actually not sitting at the main seat. Instead, at the most honorable seat sat two unimpressively looking old man. Han Shuo had seen one of them once. He was precisely the elder that laughed all day while looking after a shop at the Valley of Sunshine’s Dark Mantle stronghold.