Chapter 219: Parting

Chapter 219 Parting

Thirty-six layers of invisible armor stacking completed.

Levi spent a night deducing the third-tier invisible armor spell.

Ensuring these crystal plates could persist indefinitely, emerging one by one to block attacks whenever Gu Ze faced peril.

They would not detonate all at once, extending the duration and frequency of defense.

Levi spent an entire morning helping Gu Ze "don the armor."

By the end, Gu Ze had fallen silent.

When finished, Gu Ze gazed at Levi, his heart shaken profoundly.

Sustained casting for a morning was simply unimaginable.

Yet Levi appeared remarkably relaxed.

Gu Ze understood in his heart that Levi's strength far surpassed his own.

His true power exceeded Gu Ze's wildest imaginings.

Gu Ze did not ask; snapping back to reality, he smiled and said, "Finished?"

Levi nodded and said, "Finished."

Gu Ze nodded, letting out a soft laugh.

"Don't act as though we'll never meet again; I'm not dying."

Levi smiled, offering no words.

Bass did not linger in Maple City for long.

Three days later, he departed for the journey out of Maple City.

Gu Ze left alongside the merchant caravan.

Gu Ze had originally wished to ask Bass to wait a while longer, allowing him to attend Maple City's God Worship Ceremony.

Instead, Bass stated plainly that he intended to depart Maple City just before the ceremony commenced.

He was merely a merchant and wished to avoid being drawn into war.

On the eve of Bass's departure, Levi also sold all goods inconvenient to handle to him.

Emptying the miscellaneous items from his spatial ring.

Acquiring five hundred and twenty gold coins.

"Master, may your journey be smooth."

"Very well, you may return now."

Levi stood at the city gate, watching Gu Ze's figure recede with the caravan.

Until Gu Ze's back was no longer visible.

He turned and walked toward the Mage Tower, encountering Lena along the path.

Lena halted her warhorse, looking at Levi and saying, "The God Worship Ceremony is set for October first; will you attend?"

Levi replied, "Likely, if I remain in Maple City."

Lena paused slightly, asking, "Where are you going?"

Levi said, "To the Elemental Tower for advanced studies."

Lena smiled and said, "Then allow me to congratulate you in advance."

"Perhaps, we shall have the opportunity to meet again in the future."

Once the God Worship Ceremony concludes, I too will proceed to the Central Plains' Advanced Knight Academy for training.

Levi also smiled and said, "By then, I will come find you."

"A promise made."

"A promise made."

Lena swung off her horse, raising a fist to bump against Levi's.

Both could not help but wear smiles.

Bidding farewell to Lena, Levi returned within the Mage Tower.

Yesterday, Torresta had informed Levi.

New tidings had arrived from the Mage Association; arrangements would be made for him to study at the Elemental Tower shortly.

The specific timing awaits further notice.

The following day, Levi brought his novel manuscript to seek out Gus.

"Mage Levi, do come in quickly."

Jimmy greeted Levi's arrival with warm hospitality.

Levi said, "I wish to see Director Gus; I have matters to discuss."

Jimmy nodded, saying, "Very well, Director Gus is inside."

Levi seated himself opposite Gus.

Gus asked curiously, "Mage Levi, what brings you here?"

Jimmy handed Levi a cup of hot tea.

"Thank you."

Levi took a sip, saying, "Some time hence, I may leave Maple City; I may be gone for a long while."

Gus exclaimed, "If you leave, what becomes of the Dragon Knight novel updates?"

Levi said, "I have already devised a solution for this."

He would not abandon the serialization of Dragon Knight.

As the novel grew ever hotter, the revenue it generated monthly increased.

Over a year, hundreds of gold coins posed no problem; it was a substantial sum.

Levi said, "Henceforth, I will transmit new manuscripts to you monthly via magic text scrolls."

Hearing this, Gus frowned and said, "Yet manuscripts often span tens of thousands of words; magic text scrolls likely cannot convey such volume."

Magic text scrolls possess a transmission limit, generally capping at nine hundred and ninety-nine characters.

For daily correspondence, this limit holds little consequence.

But for a manuscript, it falls far short.

Levi said, "No need for concern; I have commissioned a specialist to craft a magic text scroll dedicated solely to manuscript transmission."

He had entrusted this task to Willie.

Willie was an enchanter, and likewise a maker of magical artifacts.

His father was a master smith, so Willie's craftsmanship was naturally not inferior.

Fulfilling Levi's requirements, crafting a specific magical item was no great feat.

With the reference material right before his eyes, there was no need for him to innovate from scratch.

Gus nodded, saying, "Very well."

Levi had already begun preparations for departing Maple Leaf City.

Departing from the Spark Literature Society.

Walking along the street, the cries of hawkers drifted to his ears.

He raised his gaze; the weather had gradually turned cool.

It was already late September.

In the blink of an eye, a year had passed since he arrived in this otherworld.

His status, standing, and circumstances had undergone earth-shattering changes.

He had already taken root in this new world.

Soon, he would embark on a new journey of life.

"Central Continent, Element Tower... I am ready!"

As October 1st approached, control within and without Maple Leaf City tightened, enforcing a curfew.

Strictly preventing any mishaps from occurring.

Levi also received the confirmed time.

He would depart for the Element Tower for advanced studies on October 7th.

He even had the opportunity to attend the Divine Sacrifice Ceremony.

"Master, will you be attending the Divine Sacrifice Ceremony?"

On the sixth floor of the Wizard Tower, Levi looked at Torresta and asked.

Torresta replied, "No, you go alone."

"Though the deities are powerful, blind worship is unnecessary."

"Divine blessings are merely tools, after all."

Were his words to reach the ears of the deity cultists, I fear the Wizard Tower itself might be torn down by them.

Levi nodded, saying, "I understand."

"Then I shall take my leave."

"Go on."

Before departing, Levi looked upward toward the ceiling, asking, "Master, what lies on the seventh floor?"

Torresta said, "When the time comes for you to know, you shall know."

"Mm."

Levi departed the Wizard Tower.

Walking all the way out, scarcely a soul could be seen within the tower.

Most had gone to attend the Divine Sacrifice Ceremony.

Hoping to secure the favor of the deities and receive their blessings.

Even Martin and Comas were no exception.

Levi did not place much value on the divine blessings.

He simply wished to go see the "deities".

To witness the so-called gods firsthand.

"Lilia, why are you still here?"

Levi saw Lilia emerging from the cafeteria.

Lilia spotted Levi, her eyes brightening, and she hurriedly said, "Levi, help me quickly!"

"A strange old man keeps pestering me, demanding I become his apprentice, claiming that doing so would allow him to take me to a vast place."

Levi turned to look; a slender, elderly figure in a black robe emerged from the dining hall.

The robed elder looked at Levi and offered a smile.

"Levi."

Levi wore an expression of astonishment; he did not know this man.

Yet the stranger acted as though he knew him.

(End of Chapter)