After leaving the Ocean Plane,
Charles had paid a price this time, but he had gained even more.
Though he would need to fight a fourth-tier powerhouse for his teacher Anderson.
Charles was not all that worried.
This plane had no fourth-tier spellcasters. The fourth-tier beings were either combat professionals or ocean Magic Beasts.
Even if Charles could not win, he could still escape.
Wizards fought from a distance. If the battle truly went badly, Charles could use a demon's Teleportation and make his escape.
He might even run faster than Anderson.
Though perhaps not. Charles could master the bloodline of a Greater Demon, so Anderson probably had one as well.
After all, judging by appearances alone, this teacher of his was practically a demon himself.
Anderson likely had a demon's Teleportation too. His escape skills were first-rate.
After returning to Isata.
Loran swiftly began working. She first brought Charles to Madam Boxi, Anderson's soul companion.
Madam Boxi had remained stationed in this tower throughout this period.
She was very happy to see Charles.
Madam Boxi said, "Charles, did you see Anderson?"
Charles nodded. "Madam, I saw my teacher."
Madam Boxi nodded in a humanlike manner. Seeing the box in Charles's hand, she said, "Apparently, you agreed to Anderson's request?"
"Yes, Madam. My teacher needed my help. How could I possibly refuse?"
Boxi said with a smile, "You really are a good child."
Then Charles explained why he had come.
He wanted Loran and the other wizards remaining at the tower to help him recruit some apprentices.
After hearing this, Boxi nodded slightly. "I understand. I'll arrange everything."
After bidding Madam Boxi farewell.
Charles returned to his own tower.
This time, he too was moving, relocating from his previous place to the upper-middle levels.
He spent a sum of Magic