The Wizard World - Chapter 217

Chapter 217
After about two hours, Angele and Surry went around the lake and walked along the forest path . They finally reached a silent large manor by the end of the path by noon .
Inside the white fences was an area covered in grass and in the center of the grassland, there was a luxurious 5-storey building covered in gray paint .
It almost looked like there many tiny buildings inside the large building . Many strange bumps were on the surface of the walls, and Angele also saw several shell-shaped balconies .
However, the whole area was cold and deadly silent .
The gate at the fence opened itself as the two walked toward it .
He just realized that there was a small creature standing behind the fences, a tiny man that was covered in short black hair .
"Welcome, master wizard Green . " The tiny man was shorter than a dwarf . He looked like a three-year-old kid with wrinkles covering his face . The man was a hunchbacked man wearing a short gray coat .
"I’m a servant of master Shiva . Name’s Nicole, I’m a fire spirit . " Nicole stood on the side and bowed to Angele politely .
His head was around the height of Angele’s knees .
"Fire spirit?" Angele was surprised . He only knew about such creatures in tales . However, he was also disappointed, since the tiny man looked nowhere close to the incredible spirit that was described in wizardry books .
They walked into the manor and saw a white path that led straight to the door of the building .
Surry was still looking at the fire spirit . He was curious .
Nicole led the two to the door quickly .
The door opened by itself as the three approached . Two female fire spirits were standing at both sides of the door . They looked identical to Nicole as their bodies were covered with short black hair . They looked weird in child clothes .
The main hall was painted in gold . A short man wearing a light green robe was there waiting for Angele . Countless gems and jades were inlaid on the back of his robe .
"Greetings, master Green . My name is Shiva . " The old man was bald and his skin was covered in wrinkles, giving the impression of an old toad .
"Greetings, master Shiva . " Angele smiled . "I’m sorry that I didn’t notify you earlier of my visit . "
"Not a problem at all . " Shiva smiled as well . "I went to visit you not so long ago, but I was told that you were busy with a lab experiment so I decided to leave you an invitation letter . "
"Yeah, it was an…important lab experiment . "
They walked to the sofas in the hall and sat down . Surry was asked to wait outside the door . The two fire spirits served them with black tea and fruits .
"Master Shiva, are you enjoying such a nice place alone?" Angele glanced around .
He saw many raven sculptures on the wall . Golden glowing crystals were inserted into the ceiling .
Large decorative vases were standing beside the sofa quietly . There was also a black piano around the corner by the fireplace .
The floor was covered by the thick white carpet .
"Well, I do have a lovely daughter and a handsome son, but they are living in other areas . An old man like me needs a quiet area like this . " Shiva sighed . "I’ve lived for more than 200 years as a wizard and I’m working as a professor in the public area . I guide the students and I’m living a peaceful life here . Wizard Green, do you mind me asking why you decided to come to the Six Ring area?"
"Me? I’m a wanderer and I came to Nola for knowledge . Just like any other wanderers here, I met someone who invited me into the Six Ring area . Otherwise, I would have never gotten the chance . " Angele was grateful for what Isabel did for him . Without her, he would still be searching for all the materials he needed in the public markets . It would take years before he could advance to the Liquid stage, that was why he decided to repay her one day .
Although Angele was certain that he could advance to Liquid stage even if he did not enter the area controlled by the major organizations, Isabel’s help still saved him a lot of time .
"A wanderer, huh? That was my plan, too . I wanted to explore the world, but my daughter and son asked me to stay in this area . They really treat me like a kid . . . Like, come on . I can still fight . "


Shiva was a kind old man and was as knowledgeable as Angele . The two wizards were having a great time discussing events they had experienced in the wizards’ world . Shiva thought Angele was just a random light wizard but was proven wrong after the conversation . Angele had many similar ideas as Shiva . They exchanged their information on certain complicated research topics .
Angele was surprised . After all, it was the first time he engaged in intellectual discussion with a knowledgeable wizard who had already lived for more than 200 hundred years . He had a database in the chip yet the old man knew a lot of things that he had never heard of . The conversation benefited him a lot .
They sat on the sofa and chatted until the sun started setting .
"Time flies really fast, my bad . I should probably leave now . " Angele saw the orange light coming through the window and realized it was late .
"It’s fine, really . For people like us, time is all we have, right?" Shiva chuckled . "Green, you’re not working for any organization, correct? Why don’t you come to my school? There are many benefits . Also, you mentioned that you’re interested in the ancient blood and the ancient worlds . "
Shiva stopped for a second and made sure the fire spirits were not around . He then whispered, "Let me tell you something . There’s a World Stone in my school . I’m an associate dean . You can join the team that is studying the stone . "

"The World Stone?" Angele wondered, "You mean the portal to the other worlds? Where will it bring us to?"
"No idea . " Shiva shrugged . "We had it for more than 30 years but no progress was done . "
Angele started considering the offer .
"Let me make one thing clear . This is your chance . Wizards from the three major organizations rarely have the chance to study a World Stone . The subject is usually left to the strongest wizards . " Shiva stared at Angele and tried to convince him . "Look, you’re smart and knowledgeable . I think you have potential, young man . " He smiled .
Angele looked at the old man’s smiling face, which was making him uncomfortable .
"If that’s a real World Stone, I’m down for it . However, my original plan is to join the Six Ring High Tower . You know I’m here for more knowledge, right?"
Shiva stood up . "That’s not a problem . We can give honorary titles to wizards like you . The school has a shorter history than the three major organizations but it is packed with ancient wizardry books . I can show you the collections at a later date . "


"Sounds great . " Angele nodded and stood up as well . "It’s late . I’ll be leaving now . Thank you for your time . "
"Thank you too . I like you, young man . Come by when you have time . " Shiva nodded slightly . "Also, my grandson and granddaughter will visit me on the 11th day next month . Why don’t you come pay me a visit and I can introduce you to them?"
"Sure, it’s great to join a family event . " Angele looked relaxed .
"How’s your family by the way," Shiva wondered .
"Haven’t contacted them in years," Angele spoke in a light tone . He recalled the days he spent in Marua Harbor . Everyone changed and it made him depressed .
"Is that so?" Shiva hesitated for a second . "Well, I’ll ask the two kids to call you grandpa the next time you come . "
"What?" Angele was not sure what Shiva was thinking . It was the first time they met, yet he was trying to make Angele join their family .
Angele was not sure what would happen if Shiva found out that he was a dark wizard from Ramsoda . His thoughts might change .
He was not sure how to respond to Shiva’s word . He decided to just leave the house before the old man could surprise him again with something else .
Angele could not imagine what it would feel like to be called as grandpa by two people that were likely older than him .
Shiva suddenly stopped Angele when he was about to step out of the door .
"Wait, Green . " The old man was treating him like an old friend . "Catch this . "
He threw a dark object to Angele .
*PA*


Angele caught the item and looked at it . "What’s this?"
"Open it and you’ll know . " Shiva had a mysterious smile on his face .
Angele opened the black box . Inside, there was a dark leather scroll that was the size of a man’s palm .
He opened the scroll and it read: ‘Rare Slave Market’ .
"You can find fire spirits like the ones I have if you’re lucky . Is Ivan’s family still providing you with food and daily supplies?" Shiva waved his hand . "Grab some slaves that were captured in the wars . You can find craftsmen, tailors, and cooks . Buying them is saving them from their misery . Also, build a farm and grow your own vegetables . You need to prepare for the future . A resource point needs all types of basic functions after all . "
Angele thought for a while and nodded with a serious expression on his face . "Thanks for the advice . I will . "
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Angele gave the building one final look before leaving the manor .
*DANG DANG DANG*
The rings from the bell were deep and slow .
"So, it’s 6 p . m . already . Shiva told me that the bell will ring once for each two-hour that passes . " Angele felt relaxed . "Let’s go, Surry . " He turned around and walked toward the forest .
"Aye . " Surry yarned and followed Angele . The two disappeared into the forest quickly .
He acquired the information on the World Stone from Shiva and knew that it was not a top-level secret . Studying the World Stone took time and it seemed like there was something going on in the school so the progress was slow .
Angele knew it was time for him to think of joining a strong organization .