In fact, long ago, not long after obtaining the "Piknat's Soul Fusion Technique" left behind by Mestur, Punk had seriously considered an important question—could the so-called "gray energy" and the "Wailing Soul" actually have been byproducts that the deceased Archmage had invented along the way while developing Piknat's Soul Fusion Technique?
After all, certain characteristics possessed by the Wailing Soul were simply far too similar to some of the traits of the Soul Fusion Technique described by Mestur.
For example, both became an inseparable, irremovable part of a professional by merging with a soul. Both could also fundamentally transform an unfortunate soul.
Punk did not yet possess enough magical theory to understand what secrets were hidden within the Blazing Sun Spell model left behind by the former Mage Guild Leader. However, if he had a chance to observe the process and mechanism by which a Wailing Soul merged into the soul of a Legendary professional, the Bright Moon Mage believed he might be able to learn some rare and valuable knowledge.
Of course, Whisper of Destruction could not yet determine whether such a "little experiment" entailed any risks. Therefore, before officially beginning a bold attempt, the cautious caster needed to send away certain troublesome people—his excuse could not be too clumsy, nor could his conduct seem too deliberate. If the Chairman questioned him in the future, he needed to have an excuse ready...
"Plague Box, I am fairly satisfied with your answer. I now know quite a bit about this attack, but there is one more task I need you to carry out."
After thinking briefly, Punk raised his head. There was no unnecessary emotion in his gaze as he looked at the young mage beneath the shadow of his hood. As a faint glimmer flickered in those dark golden