Chapter 115


    "The Power of the Ancient Kings?" vin''s interest was piqued—a vanished realm of old? Where


    secrets were sealed for eons?


    "I can unlock it, and help you gain the Kings'' eptance."


    vin took a moment to cool his burning curiosity. This secret was too vast. "Why offer it to me? Is


    it just because I can take you back to your kin?"


    "The stronger you be, the faster you grow, the shorter the journey back. I... may notst many


    more years..." The Chained Spirit''s faint whisper faded into the Energy Core.


    Did vin believe it? No! The tales of the Watcher''s Coast might’ve been true, but he feared the


    Chained Spirit harbored ill intentions.


    Should he go? Perhaps in the future, but certainly not now.


    At his current realm as a Novice Mage at Stage VII, vin could still move about near Cobalt Strike,


    but in the perilous world beyond, he was far too weak, let alone facing the alluring magic of the


    Sacred Territory. Once in peril, he truly could fall under the Chained Spirit''s sway.


    As vin pondered in silence, he suddenly noticed a figure standing by the iron gate, d in


    flowing white, her chill aura spreading beautifully under the moonlight. "Mari? You’vee in the


    dead of night. Aren''t you worried about misunderstandings?"


    Mari stood in the shadows, her veiled beauty stunning and delicate, and her figure statuesque


    even beneath the long gown''s cover, not hiding her perfect contours. "Where are the Voilet


    Thistles?"


    "Gone." vin was on guard—she couldn''t possibly be here to settle scores, could she?


    "Five Voilet Thistles are worth a Legendary Elixir Fruit. You couldn''t have subdued them on your


    own. Unless someone was helping you."


    "I don''t follow you." vin mulled over her words—they seemed double-edged.


    "Only after consuming Voilet Thistle could you have advanced to Stage VII, and you can''t possibly


    handle their power alone. Who is helping you?"


    Speechless, vin wondered how everyone could see his advancement. "What are you implying?"


    Mari pressed directly, "Is the Chained Spirit, sealed within the Rune of Abandonment Lock in


    Botanic Haven, inside you?"


    At that moment, vin felt eyes in the Energy Core slowly open.


    "I''ve touched that stone, but that doesn''t link me to it, nor do I know where the Chained Spirit has


    gone. You should ask the Elders of Botanic Haven." vin didn''t hesitate to deny any connection.


    "vin, you could trust me, you know."


    "Of course. I trust you, Mari, I trust Botanic Haven, and I trust the great Cobalt Strike." vin


    scoffed.


    ? 2024 N?v/el/Dram/a.Org.


    Mari looked at vin, then fell silent.


    vin spread his hands. "Anything else?"


    "If you feel anything odd,e to Botanic Haven and find me. It''s more dangerous than you think,


    and don''t make any deals with it—you can''t control it." Mari tossed vin a token engraved with


    the delicate letter ''M.''


    Catching the cool, smooth token, vin responded, "Thank you, I will remember."


    "Let''s pretend what happened in the cave never urred. If I hear any rumors, I will not be lenient!"


    Mari''s tone was slightly colder as she left the storeroom.


    "Don''t worry. I haven''t seen anything."


    Mari''s steps halted, and she cast a cold nce back at him. vin immediately shut his mouth,


    realizing his mistake.


    After Mari left, the eyes in the Energy Realm slowly closed again, saying no more.


    vin leaned back against an ancient tree, staring at the stars in contemtion.


    "The Power of Kings!"


    "The lost ancient realm!"


    The temptation resurfaced but was swiftly subdued by vin. His most urgent wish was to save his


    loved ones and the suffering citizens—over two hundred thousand of them. The only solution was


    The sh of Eight Orders!


    "How can I partake?"


    "How do I secure a spot?"


    "Who can... help me..."