Wizard: I Can Synthesis Everything
Chapter 82: Taught Another Lesson

Chapter 82: Chapter 82: Taught Another Lesson

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"No, you can."

"Whether it’s the Twilight Power tainted by corruption or the Eternal Drowner’s Curse, they are actually derivatives of a lesser order and have not involved Divine Power. The power of the Demon Spirit is very ancient."

"Even a juvenile form would be enough to devour this power."

Lin Suo nodded, then shook his head.

"I don’t trust you."

"Not unless you tell me your purpose."

Reynolds’s expression darkened; his objective from the very beginning was the Twilight Power. Initially, it was Lady Rose who came to investigate, but she was influenced by the Twilight Power, caught in a dream, unable to extricate herself.

Upon realizing the situation, he indeed thought of secretly plotting against Lin Suo, letting him come voluntarily to replace the affected Lady Rose.

As for why it had to be voluntary, that’s related to the characteristics of the Twilight Power.

Dusk, also known as the curtain fall of the loner, represents the end of a day, but it also signifies the last ray of light before the arrival of darkness.

Due to the influence of the previous god who controlled the Twilight Power, it passively carried a force of dreamlike quality.

This force, more mysterious than death, life, light, etc., is highly subjective!

If one harbors the intention to control it, it will lead to a malignant transformation of the power; if an unsuspecting person approaches, it will tend to transform towards the benevolent side.

It is chaotic.

Whether it’s an end or the last light depends on the individual.

The last time Reynolds chose Lin Suo, it was indeed a mere coincidence, but there was also the thought of letting Lin Suo try to control the power of Dusk.

After gaining control... well, that’s another story.

Then, Lin Suo refused, and he turned to the Purple Bauhinia Family, luring them to come with malicious intent. At that time, his true body was already near Late Bell Island, ready to rescue Lady Rose when the Twilight Power actively infused into Barto.

The malignant transformation of the Twilight Power could also be contained by these people, allowing him to easily take it away.

As a result, at a critical moment, a snake demon contaminated by Dusk unexpectedly emerged, not only devoured the unsealed Dusk Shrine but was also deeply affected by the Eternal Drowner’s Curse.

Then Alder suddenly appeared, frantically casting secret techniques, attempting to extract the Twilight Power he had accumulated over the years from within the Snake Demon.

Then his tragedy ensued.

Not only did he merge with the Snake Demon, he also greatly spread the contaminated Twilight Power, causing a second mutation among all the Eternal Drowners on the island.

The wizards sent by the Purple Bauhinia Family were also affected.

In such a scenario, even if they all died, it wouldn’t affect Reynolds, which is why he said that recently a large number of Wild Wizards in Koster would die.

Alas, changes kept on occurring one after another, and Lady Rose was still inside.

Although Reynolds is not a good guy and had calculations for the Twilight Power early on, bad people are not without emotions; they have filial sons, wives, children, friends.

Humans have two sides.

However, those who need to be killed must be killed; such is mankind, a paradoxical creature full of contradictions.

So, he could only temporarily seal off Late Bell Island and use Upper Grade witchcraft to control every person, suppressing the variations brought by the curse.

Just right, Lin Suo came.

A Demon Spirit is also a way to solve the problem.

After hesitating for a while, Reynolds recounted the situation to Lin Suo from the beginning, glossing over some parts and focusing mainly on the changes after entering Late Bell Island.

Lin Suo listened, his eyes cold.

He asked himself if he had not offended Reynolds and had even offered up most of the benefits; if that old dog dared to scheme against him, one day he would reclaim everything with interest.

He just couldn’t understand; they were cooperating so well— the affair with the Moon God Talisman, the shared disdain at the theater, the business with Artificial Magic Stones. Lin Suo nearly believed him, if it weren’t for the last time Reynolds set a trap, it would have aroused Lin Suo’s vigilance.

The two might truly have become friends of different generations.

This incident made Lin Suo realize a truth: you can understand a person’s face but not their heart, and one must not easily trust someone, even if they can offer you great help.

Good intentions do not last forever; strength is the foundation of everything.

Once again schooled by the natives.

Was this the third lesson or the fourth?

He couldn’t remember, but his heart grew colder, and after a long silence, Lin Suo spoke.

"This time, I will go with you on the condition that you tell me how to contact the Court Wizard. I will leave a message detailing what happened, and then go with you to Late Bell Island."

"There is..."

Reynolds hesitated.

His identity was fake, and his real identity was not exactly fit for public disclosure. He aimed for the Twilight Power, hoping to trade it for an entry ticket to a certain place with a being above the Ninth Ring.

Unfortunately, things had gone awry.

The chaos in the city was mainly due to the giant beast siblings, and secondarily because of the nobles’ indifferent attitudes.

But he also bore some responsibility; his presence had caused the stationed Court Wizards to lower their guard.

Not only a part of the manpower remained forever on Late Bell Island with Lady Rose, but the same was also true within the city.

He had also offended the Purple Bauhinia Family.

Success would have rendered these issues moot, but failure meant tasting the iron fist of the Empire.

A Nine Ring Wizard... was still but a feather to the Empire.

If he did not inform the Empire, he still had a chance to salvage the situation.

After a long hesitation, Reynolds sighed sorrowfully and complied with Lin Suo’s request.

"Take this. It is a secret technique for Court Wizards to send messages to each other. Decrypt it according to the content of the cipher book."

[Void Transmission Skill]

A special skill, not difficult to learn, and with Lin Suo’s robust understanding of witchcraft theories, he could grasp it without much difficulty.

It allowed for immediate communication within the Empire’s borders.

According to the instructions, it used some kind of hidden line device, and the Empire’s intelligence department could receive transmissions.

Students are suitable for short distances, while telegraphy for long.

It was more or less like this.

After looking it over once, Lin Suo started to try it and succeeded on his first attempt; it truly wasn’t difficult.

He left the signed tip-off of a concerned citizen, sent out a complete account of the incident, and also provided a brief account from the perspective of a passerby, commending Viscount Rhein for his bravery and loyalty, shedding his blood and risking his head for the Empire.

Lin Suo then nodded in agreement.

"I will head over immediately. If something happens to me, the Empire won’t let you off."

"I know. A Viscount recently ennobled by the Empire, I wouldn’t harm you at such a time."

"Then let’s go."

Lin Suo rode the Flying Magic Carpet, streaking towards Late Bell Island.

He felt utterly cursed in his heart; he had just gone out for a leisurely stroll to buy some materials and had gotten entangled in this mess.

Could it really be that he was magnet for trouble?

One hour later.

Late Bell Island.

At this time, Late Bell Island was enshrouded by a barrier of starlight, with all living beings inside sealed by a material akin to obsidian.

Having flown here, Reynolds’s projection had dissipated.

His real body had caught up.

"That is a Sixth Ring witchcraft, Star Realm Projection, you won’t be able to learn it."

"Oh, let’s get started, who are we saving?"

"Follow me."

Reynolds was terse as he led him above the bell tower, pointing down at several people.

"Lady Rose, and my apprentice, Vera."

"That fleshy mountain over there is Alder, mutated. Save him if possible."

"I’ll give it a try."

Lin Suo took a deep breath, strands of black smoke seeping out from his pores, slowly coalescing into a small shark spirit, five meters in length.

He could only try. If the Demon Spirit couldn’t bear it, worst case, he would forcibly separate it, enduring a period of soul weakness; an acceptable risk.