Sorcerer: I want to be an Academic Prodigy-Chapter 488 - 486: Inexplicable Leverage
Chapter 488 -486: Inexplicable Leverage
A pile of arcane scrolls.
Among them, there were five blood-veined scrolls and nine universal magic scrolls.
He remembered very clearly; other Arcane Wizards had offered them one by one, but this Gerry gave them out in handfuls, as if she might have emptied her entire savings.
However, Gerry was still not satisfied. Her cold gaze was fixed on another Arcane Wizard in the room, her intentions blatantly clear.
“This should be more than enough, shouldn’t it? What’s he going to do with so many? If any trouble arises, having more won’t be of any use,” Hotter remarked, his cheek twitching.
“Hotter, don’t forget that you—”
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“Alright, alright, I got it, I have some.” Seeing Gerry seemed about to spill the beans, Hotter reacted extremely quickly, sat up straight, and pulled out a few arcane scrolls from his Space Ring.
Two arcane scrolls per person, one blood-veined scroll, and one universal magic scroll.
“You didn’t say earlier, I wasn’t prepared; this is all I have,” Hotter explained with a pained expression.
“It’s the same if you give them later,” said Gerry.
“No, these things aren’t easy to make, my resources are limited, and my craftsmanship is barely passable. Please don’t make things difficult for me,” Hotter pleaded with a downcast face.
“Don’t forget that you—,” Gerry repeated.
“Wait, let me think of something else. Don’t keep threatening me with this trick, if you really—if you really—,” Hotter stammered, his face reddening as if he were about to turn tail and run at any second.
“Indeed, there’s no need for too many arcane scrolls. Magic scrolls deplete too quickly, as each can only be used once. Blood-veined scrolls are much the same. If faced with a fatal crisis, the number of scrolls won’t change anything.”
Noticing that Hotter was truly cornered, Ivan quickly interjected to smooth things over, also subtly gesturing to Tanaya.
If the two of them really came to blows, a good situation could turn bad.
Tanaya also understood this reasoning and quickly expressed agreement. With her and Ivan’s mediation, the issue with the arcane scrolls was swiftly glossed over.
Of course, there was no taking back the scrolls that had been given.
Ivan even gave Tanaya a polite nod, only to find out from her that she never lacked such things. Therefore, he had no choice but to stow them all away.
Interestingly enough, having so many arcane scrolls on him did feel a bit different.
Gerry then earnestly stated that Hotter should be guarding Ivan around the clock, ideally always within sight. She herself would fiercely protect Tanaya.
Hotter believed they were in Sky Flow Valley where such precautions were unnecessary.
But Gerry was adamant in her stance.
Hotter looked troubled.
Ivan could tell that Gerry was not very articulate and was probably not good at taking the initiative. However, she had a strong ability to follow through.
As for what Hotter was blackmailed with, Ivan couldn’t tell, and when Hotter looked ready to throw in the towel, Gerry didn’t seem to actually want to reveal it.
After an argument in which neither could persuade the other, Hotter left the parlor shortly after Ivan.
“Gerry, what exactly is going on between you and Hotter?” Tanaya asked after Ivan had left, unable to restrain her curiosity.
“It’s very simple. He told me before that he likes me,” Gerry said expressionlessly.
“That is quite a normal thing. And then?” Tanaya, accustomed to her manner, dismissively urged her to continue.
“Then, I told him—”
Gerry hesitated for a moment, before conveying her thoughts silently as she noticed a rare lively glint spark in her eyes.
“Ah? That’s way too…too…” Listening, Tanaya was wide-eyed and tongue-tied, uncertain how to comment, “Hotter must have been terrified.”
Gerry nodded slightly, confirming that Hotter indeed had been frightened at the time.
“No, you can’t seriously be that what…” Tanaya suddenly remembered that Gerry hardly ever lied, her eyes widening as she asked.
“You guess.” Gerry muttered dully.
“Forget it, I don’t dare to guess rashly, let’s just leave it at that, I can’t manage your affairs.”
Tanaya’s words hung on the edge of her lips, a flicker of sadness in her eyes as she quickly waved her hands, indicating she would ask no more.
And with that, Gerry said no more.
The parlor where the two sat fell into a long silence.
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Sky Flow Valley.
Gerry’s arrival did not disrupt the existing pattern; she seemed to have come to serve as Tanaya’s guard, constantly seen not far from her side.
After Gerry’s ‘defection,’ the Fitzgerald family and the Gardner Family temporarily ceased fire.
In the end, both families expressed the same sentiment to wait and see the results of the Teleportation Tower research before picking up their feud.
Without a doubt, the Teleportation Tower had become the key.
Ivan, as the leading figure of the Teleportation Tower, was not affected by these developments; he continued methodically with his team in their in-depth research, rapidly moving into the sixth phase—twenty thousand meters.
From ten thousand to twenty thousand meters, instead of fifteen thousand or thirty thousand.
They had thoroughly deliberated this, weighing the difficulty and efficiency before making the decision with great caution.
One could say that extending the teleportation distance by ten thousand meters was already the limit for a Level 3 Sorcerer; taking any larger steps would likely lead to problems beyond their control.
From ten to twenty thousand meters was undoubtedly a wise choice.
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Ivan took the opportunity to reveal his ultimate goal: as long as they could push the teleportation distance to thirty thousand meters, the Teleportation Tower project shall be considered successfully concluded.
Upon his decision, Nelson, Sang Dai, Yodura, and others all showed their regret, as well as profound confusion.
They were all so familiar with each other by now, they didn’t hold back any questions; they were openly puzzled—surely the Teleportation Tower project could continue expanding.
Ivan didn’t hide anything either, informing them that once they concluded, Doradoli, the President, would likely reorganize a new team to start, and the project would be led mainly by Arcane Wizards.
He also candidly stated that for the Teleportation Tower to truly become highly effective, it unequivocally required the expertise of professional Arcane Wizards.
His group, if they continued, would only face increasing problems and risks as they progressed, making the endeavor not worth the cost for everyone involved.
Regardless, Ivan eventually managed to convince the others, setting the final goal at thirty thousand meters.
According to the current progress, only two more phases were left, and their time delving into the Teleportation Tower would diminish, prompting everyone to cherish this rare opportunity and participate more actively in improving the mechanism.
Time waits for no one.
While Ivan was preoccupied with deeper exploration, Tuya left Sky Flow Valley with Greni without notifying anyone, slipping away without a trace.
By the time Morris realized what had happened, the two had been gone for over a month.
When Ivan found out, even more time had passed; it was only when Morris one day mentioned it to Locke, and Locke remembered to inform him, that it was already something that occurred half a year ago.
Such an inconsequential person wasn’t something he particularly cared about.
