Chapter 1051 - The Secret Behind
Chapter 1051 The Secret Behind
A major astrology ritual had just ended when Greem arrived at the Tower of Fate.
Over a hundred witch apprentices walked out of the astrology hall in an orderly fashion under the lead of a dozen Fate Witches, leaving the vast space to the young man and woman.
These apprentices, who were barely fifteen years old on average, secretly snuck curious looks at the young male adept that had snatched the heart of their leader as they walked away. Even though the fire of gossip blazed in their hearts, the strict and solemn hall was no place for them to start talking amongst each other.
Once all the apprentices and witches had left the hall and platform, Alice walked towards Greem with light steps. He was waiting at the side.
Although the ritual had ended, the illumination stones around the hall had not lit up at all. It was dim in the room, but the ceiling above them was translucent, and the dark skies outside could be seen. Countless brilliant and enchanting stars lit up the sky, shining as they radiated pure and profound star power. They resonated with the mysterious array carved on the astrology platform.
As Alice walked to Greem under this night sky with the spots of starlight cast down by the countless stars, she looked like a goddess descended to earth. Every smile and every frown on her face was so unbelievably charming, every movement and action so unearthly.
Greem held his breath and silently admired the gorgeous sight. The sublime beauty intoxicated his entire being!
Powerful gods, prideful dragons, and terrifying Scourge Lords sent out the elites of their races and cast them down to Morrian Plane. On the one hand, these elites were to induce destruction everywhere, crushing the rest of the mysterious constructs that sustained the arcanists’ ability to fight. On the other hand, they were to steal the resources and higher knowledge that the Arcane Empire had stored across their floating cities.
Naturally, the World of Adepts did not want to be left behind. They had prepared to send an elite party that would dive deep behind enemy lines to participate in the raiding of resources and knowledge in Morrian Plane.
Such a mission would undoubtedly be hazardous!
Apart from the fearsome arcanists, the adepts on this mission would also have to deal with fierce ‘allies’ whose intentions were unknown. Much like robbers dipping their hands into the same pockets, they would be both allies and competitors with these other forces.
Though the adept faction might not be the weakest amongst all these forces, they were definitely on the weaker side!
The Great Adepts of the realms beyond determined that the adepts executing this mission would be of Fourth Grade.
After all, Fourth Grade was the limit of power that the plane could contain.
Rather than send a Fifth Grade into the plane and have their power restricted to Fourth Grade, it would be much better to send a group of Fourth Grades. That would prevent waste and inefficiency in allocating military force in the war.
The adepts of the realms beyond would select ten elite Fourth Grade adepts as the main force of this battle. They would execute the missions assigned by the Great Adepts. Each of the major forces were also to select and send a Fourth Grade adept to serve as scouts for the main party. These few adepts were to confuse and disrupt the enemy’s reconnaissance.
That meant that the Silver Union, the Northern Witches, the Adept’s Association, and Zhentarim each had to select a Fourth Grade to accomplish this infiltration mission arranged by the Great Adepts.
It was precisely the indescribable risk of this mission that caused all fourteen Fourth Grade adepts of Zhentarim to be reluctant to participate. In their eyes, this was a mission where one would most certainly die. Thus, after some scheming and planning, the unfortunate ‘scapegoat’ that was Greem was born!
After listening to Alice’s explanation, Greem finally understood the true intentions behind this tournament of peak Third Grade adepts.
He did not start shouting in frustration, nor did he begin cursing and waving his hands. Instead, Greem only frowned. His black eyes seemed to go deeper as he started to calmly and properly think about the situation.
Alice caressed his determined face with her hands and couldn’t help but plant a kiss on his face.
After a long while, she finally said with a hint of infatuation, “Greem, did you know? Your composure and calm demeanor are what enchants me above all else. Anyone else would undoubtedly have started blaming me for making a decision for them. Only you would never lose your calm. Only you would never fail to understand the importance of rational thought!”
“Alright, stop beating around the bush. You sent me down this road on your own initiative. Did you foresee something?” Greem opened his large hand and slapped Alice lightly on her round butt.
It was smooth and bouncy to the touch. Greem couldn’t help but hover his hand over the area and started touching.
Alice’s body started boiling again.
She opened her eyes forcefully and bent down to Greem’s ears, panting softly as she described what she knew.