The Ultimate Evolution - Chapter 299

Chapter 299

The sunlight beat down ferociously . Yet in this harsh winter, the temperature remained rock-bottom . The ice and snow had no intentions of melting, releasing a crunchy sound when feet trampled over them . A line of movement headed expectedly towards the wizard tower, still emitting the same malevolent aura .

When Sheyan finally saw it closely with his naked eyes, this structure should not be be hailed as a wizard tower . The largest portion of this structure was constructed with deep black foundation rocks, revealing the stark solidarity of this structure . Chisel marks covered the periphery, possessing a faintly crude firmness .

Yet because of that fact, it could be hailed as a grand fort or a magnificent stronghold, but definitely without any relation to wizardry . Silver threads of cracks joint each other allaying the roof; its calcite composition conducted sorcery, protective seals carved out against the granite, partitioning the different energy regions . It was obvious, only the roof could lay claim to the description of wizard tower .

Thinking with their feet, one could tell . Most likely this tower was constructed by the orcs under the command of Saruman's doppelganger . Being able to construct in this manner, they had already done their best, it was impossible to ask more of them . When Sheyan arrived at the tower entrance, a massively burly uruk-hai strided out from inside . His face sinister and fierce, carrying a gigantic bow slung across his back . The bow looked rather gruff; yet no matter the bow string or the bow arm, a layer of waterlike glow streamed around it . Obviously, this was no ordinary weapon .

The rest of the uruk-hais saluted in fear, making way to the side . The massive uruk-hai observed Sheyan and asked .

"Who's this?"

Chief jailer Greckelor walked out . His voice muffled and held back, one could sense the desires beneath his tone .

"Your excellency Lurtz, the majestic god has arranged for him . "

(TN: Lurtz is the first ringleader of the uruk-hai scouts)

Hearing the name Lurtz, Sheyan's heart jolted with an electrified notion .

"This guy . . . . . . is actually Lurtz?"

In the movie, the fellowship had a core member called Boromir, this prince of Gondor was slayed under the frightening arrow skills of this uruk-hai . Even the elvish prince, Legolas, was hindered by him . His strength and skills were one of a kind . Looking at his status now, it seemed like he was extremely important to Saruman's doppelganger .

Lurtz coldly replied .

"Wait here . "

After speaking, he turned and left . After a brief pause, he walked out signaling for Sheyan to follow him . It was obvious this uruk-hai had a superior intellect to other orcs, outstandingly smooth with the common language of Middle-earth .

From outside, the wizard tower didn't look very big, yet its interior wasn't small . Sheyan followed Lurtz as they advanced . Repeatedly ascending to the next level, doors after doors; in a flash, everything was captured inside his memory . He would then dwell on this in the future .

Their final destination was a laboratory polluted by a piercing pungent stench . An enormous oaken table was set up nicely with test tubes, various other heating catalyst, a crystal ball, and several types of spirit lamps . The walls were vividly constructed by thick stone and metal alloys, a network of protective arcane energies layered over it . The internal walls were even fortified with various elements, indicating the frequency of accidents occurring here . Of course, Sheyan didn't recognize certain magic apparatus and items .

Saruman's doppelganger was currently in deep thought while seated on a stool . The apparatus in front of him had been shattered . Sheyan was familiar with it, it was the same glass fragments of that 'Curse-mix' he threw out to scare the bunch of orcs . This powerful wizard raised his head, Sheyan could feel his glare like an incisive dagger, threatening to slice through his organs . It was obvious the huge disparity of power between the two .

Don't even mention Saruman's doppelganger, perhaps Lurtz could silence Sheyan with barely a single arrow . In Sheyan's prior calculation, even if he was Reef, the extreme limit he could face should be that chief jailer, Greckelor; and this was in a one against one situation . Fortunately, Sheyan entered this world with the aspiration of not slaying or doing battle, it was merely to drag out their period of stay, and survive .

But more crucially, Sheyan's biggest encouragement was that he could choose to return to the nightmare realm at anytime . From hindsight, he could tell the doppelgangers current mood . Adding on his vicious and merciless nature, if his farce with the 'Rank 6 Black Art mix technique' was revealed, there was a 30 - 40 % probability of instant annihilation on the spot! Fortunately he had the protective charm of returning to the realm . Since he did not have to shoulder the burden of death, naturally he would gladly gamble . Even if he did lose, there was still Reef to buy more time for them .

Saruman's doppelganger didn't bother turning to observe Lurtz leading Sheyan in . He continued to sit quietly on his stool .

"My slave said he discovered an interesting matter, and had adequate evidence to prove he isn't lying . "

Speaking till here, the aged Saruman doppelganger slowly raised his hunchbacked body . Coughing several times, his eyes continued to glare at the shattered glass shards on the table .

"I originally didn't believe him, hence Mr Greckelor had to endure 3 lashes of the whip in vain . But under his bitter endurance, I didn't miss out on this interesting specimen . . . . . Or evidence? For now, I will bestow a reward for Mr Greckelor's loyalty and shrewdness . Please answer some of my questions now . If you dare to lie or your answers are unsatisfactory, then prepare to suffer the fate of a memory scour spell . "

"This supreme magic spell can perfectly extract most of your memories . But there are two side effects . The first is that your brain will feel more dense then red wine gravy, and the second is that you will experience excruciating, unbearable agony during the process . You have 10 seconds to think about my suggestion . Lurtz, reward Mr Greckelor with a mug of Orc drought, and 25 kilograms of meat, the bloodied kind . "

Sheyan hobbled towards the table . Lurtz vicious vision tightened . Yet Sheyan unhurriedly picked up a glass shard, as he prostrated himself before Saruman's doppelganger .

"My respects, grand lord wizard . I am an advanced alchemist assistant, Seaman . My master has been researching on biological weapons since years ago . All along he believed that the strongest weapon isn't forged, but something similar to a body possessing a self-restoration ability . Hence, he concentrated his research in this direction, and gained certain small insights . I am merely a disciple that inherited a small portion of his legacy . "

"In view that I had a deeper understanding and knowledge compared to these orcs, nimble arms and a clearer mind, abundant experiences in this field, and more effective and efficient work rate; hence, I have grounds to request for delicious food, cleaner residence and certain finite privileges . "

"Ho, please refrain from using that expression against me, my lord wizard . I'm just a lowly man blessed with a critical mind . This is just an essential weapon an outstanding alchemy assistant would bring along . It seems like Mr Lurtz is a little moody; there are many reasons why a human's emotions are unstable, but for a uruk-hai, it must be because his master berated him . Hmm . . . . from this perspective . . . . and the numerous clues here, there seems to be loads of dirty and uncleaned apparatus . Looks like your current assistant is not competent . Of course, the reason I can stand boldly in front of you, is because of a phrase - A wise and quick-witted alchemy assistant would be welcomed anywhere . "

Saruman's doppelganger replied with a chilling voice .

"If your talents are even half of your sweet lips, then I can very well guarantee satisfaction for your previous two requests . But first you have to tell me, who is your master?"

"Pardon me . " Sheyan shrugged his shoulders . "I'm not permitted to mention his name . If not my oath would backlash against me, my brains would explode in a split second; it would be worse if it went through a memory scour . Believe me, Lord Wizard . A living Seaman is more useful than a dead one . "

Saruman's doppelganger was all along a wily old fox . He only listened to half of Sheyan's flowery speech, and within this half, he only believed another half . However, the reason Sheyan had schemed deliberately for a chance to enter the Wizard tower, he hadn't placed his full confidence on just mere speech to move Saruman . After all, most intelligent people in the world believed their eyes more than their ears .

As Sheyan was about to retrieve a 'Blended mix' of bear and fox to gain the trust of Saruman's doppelganger, he suddenly caught sight of two orcs carrying a dead Snow bear in; leaving a trickle of blood trail . His eyes flickered, instantly calling out to the two orcs .

"What are you two doing? Why haven't you covered the wound of the Snow bear? Once it loses excessive blood, it will cease from being a quality concoction material!"

The orcs really had a half-witted brain, instantly falling into a daze upon Sheyan's words . Then their hands broke into a panic frenzy, as they placed the Snow bear down to try and patch up its wound . Sheyan yelled out .

"Forget it, fetch me that blade and pincers by the side . "