"So that's how it is. Then this afternoon..."
Wei Ge put on a reserved expression, and Megan naturally understood what she meant:
"Follow your original plan. I'll be leaving shortly; there are still matters at Paradise Island Pharmaceuticals that need my attention. I left the research report on that heart on the desk in your study. Come find me again if you need anything."
Shade had not acquired any new Thaumaturgy just now. What he wanted to test was his only Chaos-aligned Thaumaturgy, Chaos Remnants. This Thaumaturgy came from the Nun, created by combining the violence of the First Fire with the chill of death. It was also the most powerful fire attack in Shade's hands.
The Thaumaturgy training ground in Wei Ge's Underground Palace had been reinforced by multiple rituals. It was said that Vanessa had even helped reinforce it a second time with the power of the earth a few years ago, so Shade could experiment without worry.
"Chaos Remnants."
A spinning crimson Fireball appeared, its color deeper than in the past. Shade did not hurry to throw it out, instead carefully sensing the changes in the Thaumaturgy after receiving the blessing.
"The powers of death and the First Fire are clashing more fiercely within this Thaumaturgy. But it hasn't become unstable because of that. Instead, the conflict between those opposing forces has made it even more powerful."
That was his conclusion. He then hurled the Fireball at the target ahead. Even though he deliberately restrained its power, the entire room still shook as though an earthquake had struck. However, ritual lights immediately flared across the walls, absorbing all sound and vibration.
"The power has increased quite a lot. Now that I think about it, while the blessing lasts, I can go to Moon Bay and have another