Kaecilius's betrayal

Kaecilius wore a conflicted expression as he listened to Wang Yang.

It would have been impossible to say that Wang Yang's magic had no flaws. After all, he had only just formed it.

But the fact that Wang Yang had reached this level on his very first attempt spoke volumes. He would surely take it to extraordinary heights in the future.

"Although your magic still has some flaws, it's already quite good. Go back and practice it for a while, and refine it gradually!"

Kaecilius no longer had any interest in helping Wang Yang perfect his magic.

All he could think about was how he had actually fallen short of Wang Yang.

"Yes, Master!"

Wang Yang answered respectfully.

Kaecilius watched Wang Yang leave.

The respectful tone of Wang Yang's voice now grated painfully on his ears.

An apprentice had attained such strength in so little time.

Yet it had taken him decades.

Kaecilius had always been a man of extremes.

Especially after his wife and son had both died in an accident, leaving him with nothing.

Magic had given him a chance to bring his wife and son back to life.

Gradually, however, he had also taken on responsibilities at Kamar-Taj. They had given him hope to keep living, as well as the opportunity to pursue magic and resurrect his family.

"I must become stronger. I must bring them back. If ordinary magic won't work..."

He had pursued white magic for so many years, yet he had never found a way to resurrect them. Now he could not even match an apprentice.

He thought of the Sorcerer Supreme's forbidden books.

Although expressly forbidden, these books sat openly in the library.

The Sorcerer Supreme had issued strict orders, making it difficult for anyone to access them.

But now his pride had been shattered, and his hope of resurrecting his wife and son seemed remote.

All his hopes seemed to rest on those forbidden books.

Radiating a powerful aura, he headed toward the library.

After barging inside, he went straight to the forbidden books.

The Librarian paid him little attention at first, but when he saw Kaecilius approaching the forbidden books, he hurried over to stop him.

"Master Kaecilius, the Sorcerer Supreme has ordered that no one may access these books. You know that!"

The Librarian spoke cautiously.

The Librarian was not particularly powerful. He could only be considered an experienced sorcerer.

But he was loyal to the Sorcerer Supreme and trusted all her commands.

He had seen Kaecilius approach these forbidden books before, but a single reminder had always been enough to make him give up.

This time, however, he failed to notice the terrifying, dangerous aura emanating from Kaecilius after he spoke.

"The Sorcerer Supreme deliberately keeps me away because she refuses to teach me all her magic!"

Kaecilius became consumed by that thought, anger filling his heart.

I've worked so hard for Kamar-Taj all this time. Why does the Sorcerer Supreme still refuse to share all her magic with me?

"Master Kaecilius, the Sorcerer Supreme didn't..."

The Librarian was about to explain when a Golden Chain shot from Kaecilius's hand.

The Librarian was merely an experienced sorcerer. How could he stand against a Master of the Mystic Arts?

The chain coiled around his neck.

Kaecilius finally stood before the spellbooks he had dreamed of for so long.

He easily broke their seals and opened the Sorcerer Supreme's forbidden books.

"So this is the magic the Sorcerer Supreme has been hiding!"

"Ancient One, you draw on Dark Magic yourself, yet forbid us from doing the same. She's a fraud!"

After opening and reading the forbidden spellbooks, Kaecilius recalled the aura emanating from the Ancient One. It was unmistakably the power of the Dark Dimension.

After reading through the text, he tore two pages from the book.

Then he walked out, his expression dark.

Kaecilius's change brought great upheaval to Kamar-Taj.

But as a mere apprentice, Wang Yang naturally noticed none of it.

He remained in his room, opening the Mirror Dimension to study various spells.

Although he had already mastered them, he understood the importance of magical fundamentals. Only repeated practice and study would improve the power of his magic.

Just then, a commotion arose outside. Wang Yang could see what was happening from within the Mirror Dimension.

He raised his hand, traced a Portal, and stepped out.

Deeply puzzled, he was about to stop a sorcerer and ask what was happening.

Then he saw Wong approaching.

But Wong wore a conflicted expression, as though something had happened.

"Master, has something happened?"

Wang Yang looked at Wong and asked, but Wong's expression remained solemn. "Come with me," he said gravely.

With that, he turned and left.

Although Wang Yang had no idea what had happened and found the situation rather baffling, he quickly followed.

Soon, Wang Yang followed Wong into a hall.

People were already waiting inside.

Wang Yang looked around. Hamir, Mordo, and several other Masters of the Mystic Arts were all there.

These were all the Masters of the Mystic Arts currently at Kamar-Taj. Why were they all gathered here?

What happened?

Wang Yang was puzzled.

After exchanging slight nods with the other Masters of the Mystic Arts, Wong said, "Don't be nervous. We only want to ask you a few questions. There's nothing to worry about!"

"You were the person Kaecilius met before he left, weren't you?"

Mordo looked at Wang Yang and spoke slowly.

The other unfamiliar sorcerers also turned to look at Wang Yang.

At those words, Wang Yang's heart inexplicably sank.

Wong nodded and said, "Go ahead and ask your questions!"

Seeing how serious Wong was, Wang Yang frowned.

He already had a suspicion. For so many Masters of the Mystic Arts to gather here and focus on Kaecilius...

There was only one likely explanation.

Kaecilius had betrayed them.

But that shouldn't have happened.

There had been reasons for Kaecilius's betrayal.

He had craved power to begin with, and discovering that the Sorcerer Supreme drew power from the Dark Dimension had shattered his faith, leading him to betray them.

But the Sorcerer Supreme clearly had not returned yet.

Why had he suddenly turned traitor?

Wang Yang remained silent, lost in thought.

The others did not mind. Only Mordo, seated in the middle, spoke slowly. "We're only asking a few questions. You don't need to be nervous!"

"Yes, Master!" Wang Yang nodded.

"You should already know that Kaecilius has betrayed us. He hanged the Librarian and damaged the Sorcerer Supreme's books!"

"This is the most heinous incident Kamar-Taj has seen in centuries!"

"Kaecilius's crimes are unforgivable!"