Golden Radiance Divine Sprout (2)

"Then... can we take a look at that magic plant now?" Quintina asked excitedly, her eyes full of anticipation, even her breathing unconsciously quickening.

Ang smiled faintly and nodded. "Yes. Go call Natiya and the others over. Every mage who took part in the magical beast hunt on the Guanda Plane—make sure none are missing. Have them all gather at Magic Prison."

"Wonderful!" Quintina was so excited she nearly jumped up, then turned and jogged away.

Ang did not linger either, heading toward Magic Prison ahead of them.

He had not chosen the place at random. Magic Prison had been shrouded in several layers of Anti-Magic Fields year-round, greatly blocking magical fluctuations and life auras.

There was only a tiny energy passage for entry and exit, while almost all other energy and aura fluctuations were unable to leak out.

Keeping the magic plant there was the safest option, whether for security or to avoid drawing unnecessary attention.

As he entered the cold stone corridor, Ang suddenly noticed two familiar figures he had nearly forgotten.

"Viscount Ange—no, Lord Ange! You finally came!" A weak, ingratiating voice rang out from Leon, who sat in the cell with disheveled hair.

He gripped the iron bars tightly with both hands, his face haggard. "Please, let us out! We truly dare not oppose you ever again!"

Ang stopped, one brow lifting slightly as his gaze swept through the cell.

Candice was confined alone in another cell. She sat in the corner with a cold expression, but the arrogance in her eyes had faded, replaced by exhaustion and numbness.

He turned to the guard beside him. "Have their meals been cut off?"

The guard immediately stood at attention and replied respectfully, "Reporting, my lord, meals are delivered on time every day. The two prisoners... uh, are