Letters and Departure

"Once you arrive at White Stone Fortress, you can look for a Third Level Wizard named Ethan Tourte. The Tourte Family is a well-known wizarding family in White Stone Fortress, so he shouldn't be difficult to find."

As Kosti spoke, a white figure emerged from beneath her robes, fluttering its wings and drifting lightly toward Ronan like a white dove.

When it fell into Ronan's hands, he looked down and realized it was a letter. The envelope had a silver seal and a magical mark that belonged only to Kosti, which served as a postmark.

"Although Ethan and I have lost contact and haven't visited each other in a long time, we are still friends. Take this letter of introduction to him, pay him the appropriate fee, and he will arrange everything for you."

"Everything you might need is in the Storage Pocket I just gave you. A ship departs for White Stone Fortress in three days from the Third Magic Ring. The journey from the Arcane Circle to White Stone Fortress by ship takes twenty days. If all goes well, you should be able to get back quickly."

Kosti paused for a moment, then continued, "But regardless of whether this trip succeeds or fails, you need to return in time. You can only stay in White Stone Fortress for a maximum of two and a half months, otherwise you will miss the opportunity to be among the first to explore the Mirror Garden."

"Clear."

Ronan nodded and put away the letter Kosti had given him.

He left Kosti's place and returned to his own residence.

The wizards in the Tower of Life Department are very efficient; the broken crystal window in Ronan's room has been repaired.

Sitting in front of the huge crystal floor-to-ceiling window, Ronan took out the two items that Kosti had given him. The letter was unopenable, so he opened the Storage Pocket to check it.

The resources required for various promotions to level two are complete and plentiful, even abundant, about three times more than Ronan had anticipated.

In addition, there are a bunch of magical artifact components that emit runic fluctuations, which are used to construct temporary Rune Array.

Ronan counted eight sets of Rune Array, each with different functions and effects.

These were all things that Kosti had prepared for him to use on this solo trip.

As Ronan clutched the Storage Pocket filled with things, he felt a strong sense of "motherly" care.

Oh no, describing Kosti as "a mother" isn't quite right. Although she's old enough to be Ronan's Grandma, Ronan thinks "older sister" would be a better description.

Ronan put away what Kosti had given him, his eyes flashing slightly. He then took out a small, square metal box from his Space Ring.

Upon opening the box, there was only a snow-white letter inside, which seemed to exude a slight chill.

This is the box that I got from Linas, containing the "Newcomer's Inheritance Gift Pack" for a Level 1 Ice Wizard.

Ronan had used everything else in the box, leaving only this letter.

[My dearest Soraya, by the time you read this letter, I shall already be dead.]

Ronan read the letter again and then gently closed it.

He picked up the envelope containing the letter, his slender, pale fingers slowly gliding over its icy surface. Finally, on the back of the envelope, he found a few small characters. "White Stone Highlands."

"If the address on this envelope— White Stone Highlands— is indeed the White Stone Fortress that Kosti spoke of."

Ronan gazed at the empty, tranquil sky outside the window and muttered to himself, "Isn't that just a coincidence?"

In Micro Secret Realm Space, a handsome middle-aged man with snow-white temples was half-squatting in a lush plant and potion garden, preparing something.

As he patted the soil as he walked out of the nursery, his hand movements and footsteps suddenly froze.

Suddenly, a boy appeared in his field of vision, standing dozens of meters away, quietly watching him.

Their eyes met, and after a moment of eye contact, the imposing middle-aged man slowly spoke, "Everyone has their own secrets, but I never imagined you'd have so many secrets hidden from me."

The boy shook his head, a helpless smile appearing on his handsome young face.

"Bennigo, after more than ten days apart, is the first thing you say to your friend an interrogation?"

The imposing middle-aged man paused slightly, but soon his gaze softened, and he spoke softly in a voice almost only he could hear.

"Welcome back... Damien."

White Stone Fortress

After listening to Ronan's account, Bennigo did not show much surprise on his face. Instead, he calmly said, "The Ring Master's suggestion is very pertinent."

Even if she didn't say it, I would still suggest that you make time to go there when you are about to be promoted to level two, or about to enter the mid-stage of level two.

Why these two nodes?

Ronan couldn't help but frown.

"Because White Stone Fortress's renowned ice-type Talent Transplant technique only works when you generate Spiritual Power Crystal. Aside from these points, the only way to Talent Transplant is to shatter and reshape an already formed Spiritual Power Crystal; no one would do something so foolish."

Bennigo explained calmly, "Once you arrive at White Stone Fortress and find someone willing to perform the Talent Transplant for you, he will naturally explain it to you in detail."

Ronan noticed that Bennigo mentioned "Talent Transplant technology" instead of "Bloodline Transplant," suggesting that White Stone Fortress's technology might be weaker than he had imagined.

"Regarding cultivation, the Ring Master's advice and arrangements for you are far better than mine. Just listen to her."

Bennigo changed the subject, turning his gaze towards the Potions Botanical Garden, and said thoughtfully, "Your trip to White Stone Fortress and back will take at least two months."

The Saint Blood Tree is in a critical growth period and cannot be separated from your blood for too long.

I suggest you bring it along too.

When Ronan heard Bennigo mention this, he blinked and took out a few items from his Space Ring and handed them to him.

These were all resources and materials he had collected during this period within the Arcane Circle that would help the Saint Blood Tree grow, including the bottle of Moon-Eating Magic Whale's essence blood.

The first thing Bennigo saw was this bottle of blood.

"The essence and blood of the Moon-Eating Magic Whale"

Bennigo picked up the small bottle containing the grayish-blue liquid, slightly moved, and said, "It seems you're indeed highly regarded in the Seventh Magic Ring, to have even obtained this."

Then, he couldn't help but stare at the blood in the bottle and sighed softly, "It is said that the blood of the Moon-Eating Magic Whale is the purest color of the Deep Sea, and you can even see the shadow of the Moon-Eating Magic Whale in it."

This bottle of your essence has been stored for far too long; the activity in the blood has almost completely disappeared, and it has been repeatedly diluted. But something is better than nothing, isn't it?

Bennigo looked up at Ronan. "When do you plan to go to White Stone Fortress?"

Ronan replied, "Three days later."

"That should be enough time."

Bennigo nodded slightly, then quickly collected all the essence blood and materials, and busied himself at several experimental tables without stopping for a moment.

Three days later.

Outside the massive metal archway of the Third Magic Ring, a huge Magic Airship, more than ten stories high and covered in Rune Array, slowly came to rest in mid-air.

A group of Arcane Circle wizards who had been waiting under the metal archway boarded the ship one after another. Among them was a tall, white-haired, blue-eyed young man who looked "unremarkable" but was actually Ronan was about to set off for White Stone Fortress.

Ronan also learned that the magical ship heading to White Stone Fortress did not originate directly from inside the Third Magic Ring.

It wasn't a ship from the Arcane Circle, but belonged to a Wizard Merchant Guild called "Black Swan," and was only temporarily docked at the Silver Magic Ring.

The Third Magic Ring receives the [Elemental Magic Ring] inheritance of the ice element. It is the most popular destination for wizards heading to White Stone Fortress, so the Third Magic Ring is used as the "boarding point".

Ronan quietly counted that there were a total of twenty-three people boarding the ship in this wave from the Silver Magic Ring, most of whom came from the Third Magic Ring, and a few ice wizards like him who came from other Arcane Circle.

When he boarded the ship, he even saw two "familiar faces"—the same group from the Third Magic Ring who had fought over the Brain-Eating Flower in the "Damp Jungle," one of whom was the leader of that small team back then.

However, after so much time, Ronan's appearance and demeanor had changed, and with the use of the illusion ring given to him by Porby, his "presence" was greatly diminished, and the other party did not recognize him.

Ronan boarded the magic ship and discovered that many wizards were already waiting on board, almost all of them specializing in ice magic, and each exuding a chilling aura.

Their abilities vary greatly, with most being at least Level One Wizard, a few being Level 8 or 9 Wizard Apprentice, and even some Level 2 wizards.

Judging from their speech, demeanor, and temperament, most of these wizards were Wandering Wizard, while the rest came from small wizarding factions. These Arcane Circle wizards boarded the ship, all of them at the late stage of level one, and the spiritual energy they emitted solidified the air around them. Their elite demeanor and image formed a stark contrast with the many wizards on the ship.

All the wizards looked at them with a hint of awe, and made way for them.

Two second-level wizards who were originally on the deck quickly left with wary eyes after Ronan and his party boarded the ship.

"As a wizarding force with numerous Third Level Wizards, and possibly even Level Four Dawn Wizard, the Silver Magic Ring enjoys a prestigious reputation in the surrounding area, and its powerful image is deeply ingrained in people's minds."

Ronan observed all of this, silently reflecting on his actions.

Once upon a time, he was also one of these Wandering Wizards, looking at the Hoddam Academy's official members, who were like "Heaven's Chosen," with the same envy and awe.

Unexpectedly, in the blink of an eye, he has become the person I once envied so much, even ten times better. Things have changed, and time flies.

"Mentor, why don't we just disembark at the Silver Magic Ring? This force seems incredibly powerful."

"Joining the Silver Magic Ring isn't so easy... White Stone Fortress is a much better fit for us..."

"All right."

Ronan overheard whispers among the crowd.

At this moment, the people from the "Black Swan" Chamber of Commerce quickly came forward and led Ronan and his party to different rooms inside the ship's cabin.

Ronan also learned that the tickets these wizards who chose to stay on the deck only allowed them to move around within the area above the deck.

"This is your room. Please call us anytime if you need anything, and someone will come to serve you."

Ronan was led to the door of a room inside the ship's cabin by a smart-looking young apprentice wizard dressed in a short shirt and breeches.

This is near the top deck of the ship, a better location than any of the other Arcane Circle in the group, suggesting that Kosti bought him the highest-class ticket.

"Thanks."

"You're too kind."

After watching the crew member who had led the way leave, Ronan pushed open the door and went into the room.

The room was more spacious and well-lit than I had imagined, with views of the clouds and scenery rushing past the window.

There was a simple isolation Rune Array in the room. Ronan activated the array and then took out the magic tool components that Kosti had prepared for him from his Space Ring, and began to "assemble" another Rune Array.

Most of the components are made of crystals and metal alloys. The assembly process is very simple. Just follow the instructions in the diagram, place the components in the corresponding positions, put the magic stone into the power supply slot, and finally use a little mental power to guide it. The entire magic circle will then be fully activated.

Once activated, the Rune Array enveloped almost half the room, with a pale blue rune energy shield seeping into the floor, leaving virtually no blind spots.

This magic circle is of the second tier. Its main function is to provide magical [Protection] and can also isolate the detection of mental energy and general detection spells.

A High-Level Magic Stone can only sustain the entire magic array for one and a half days. Once the magic stone in the power supply tank runs out of energy, it can be replaced in time.

This time, Kosti gave Ronan a large sum of magic stones, totaling nearly ten thousand!

In addition, Ronan had his own savings, so he didn't need to worry about this expense at all.

"It still feels extravagant."

Looking at the surrounding Rune Array, Ronan couldn't help but sigh softly, "Without realizing it, I've already become a 'second-generation'..."

However, it must be said that with such a magic array maintaining it, the safety and privacy when going out are greatly improved compared to ordinary wizards.

After Ronan checked the operation of the magic circle and found everything to be correct, he slowly took out a metal box about half the height of a person from his Space Ring.

He used his mental energy to activate the rune lock on the box, and with a "click," the box opened, revealing a small sapling about two palm-sized pieces tall.

Saint Blood Tree!

In appearance, the Saint Blood Tree are similar to ordinary birch seedlings, with a straight trunk like a sword and a total of seven leaves growing on three branches.

With a touch of pinkish-white amidst its verdant green, and bright red veins visible within its almost transparent leaves, it has already grown into a shape that is both mysterious and enigmatic.

The entire Saint Blood Tree was enveloped in a faint white rune [Protection] shield, presenting a vibrant scene.

As if it possessed a spirit, after Ronan took it out, the seven leaves on the small sapling swayed slightly, as if waving to Ronan.

The metal box with its own simple rune [Protection] array was Bennigo's masterpiece, specially designed to make it convenient for Ronan to temporarily carry the Saint Blood Tree with him.

Theoretically speaking, no storage device can store living things, but it can store creatures with exceptionally strong vitality for a short period of time.

The Saint Blood Tree has grown to this extent that it can barely be included in this category. In addition, the Rune Array specially engraved by Bennigo protects it, so it can be stored in storage items for a short time without dying.

Of course, Ronan also needs to take it out regularly every day to let it air out and water it.

Ronan reached into the magic circle and gently tugged at the leaves of the Saint Blood Tree, "playing" with it for a while.

Then, without warning, the azure eyes suddenly turned pure white, leaving only a tiny blue dot at the very center.

The ribbon holding her long hair back snapped open automatically, her white hair dancing without wind. A series of crisp, dense sounds of bones colliding emanated from her body, and her physique rapidly grew taller and more robust. Streaks of white lightning burst forth from her pores. A terrifying aura emanated from her, indicating that she had entered a "Half-Demonification" state!