Chapter 165: Substitute Doll
Having completed his registration, Benjamin soon left the junction point and returned to the Golden Garden.
As he sorted through the supplies and Rune Artifacts he might need to take with him, he considered every possible scenario for the battles ahead.
Just as he was immersed in his pre-battle preparations, the Magic Network Terminal suddenly lit up, displaying a communication request from Mentor Clark.
Benjamin immediately accepted it.
"Come to my office." Mentor Clark's voice was as brief and calm as ever, brooking no doubt.
Benjamin did not dare delay. He immediately activated the teleportation array and arrived in an instant at Mentor Clark's private office in Noren Academy.
Mentor Clark stood before an Alchemy bench, idly turning over an exquisite doll no larger than his palm.
The doll was lifelike, and its features bore a slight resemblance to Benjamin's.
Its material seemed like rubber, yet also like skin, while fine runic radiance flowed across its surface.
Seeing Benjamin arrive, Clark handed the doll to him.
"Take it. This is a Substitute Doll." Clark's voice carried no emotion.
Benjamin took the doll. It felt warm in his hand, and upon seeing the incredibly intricate and profound runes within, he immediately knew it was no ordinary item.
"A Substitute Doll?" Benjamin repeated doubtfully, a certain guess forming in his heart.
"That's right." Mentor Clark nodded, then extended a hand to signal Benjamin to cooperate. "I need bodily materials containing your life information, as well as a small portion of your mental power."
Benjamin was slightly taken aback. If any other wizard had faced such a request from Clark, they would have hesitated.
After all, bodily information and mental power were the finest materials for crafting curses and carrying out soul attacks.
A wizard's wariness and vigilance toward