Lord of Mysterious Wizard

"Sally..."

Tang Qi was both moved and helpless. The once incredibly shy girl, after a series of events, had changed somewhat in temperament. Although her essence hadn't changed, her domineering style, utterly indifferent to exposing her true self, was hard to withstand.

If Tang Qi were truly just a high school boy, he might not be able to withstand the current Sally.

Having fully digested the "Doomsday Magic," and with the support of the entire Merada Witch Group, she was both mysterious and powerful.

Especially on the day of the "Thorn Event," when Sally returned to school, she suppressed one of the East Federation Six New Stars with the Word Spirit Spell⁠—the "Future Knight King" from the Church, Tristan. Her incredible demeanor made her a new charm superstar in the Extraordinary World in a very short time.

The impact of Tang Qi's resignation was quickly mitigated.

Regrettably, Tang Qi wasn't the original host. Inside the high school student's body hid a mature soul.

His reason for rejecting Sally was that they were both still too young.

Of course, that was only part of the reason. Equally critical was the pressing sense of urgency Tang Qi always felt.

Among all the horrid adventurous incidents in the vast Divine Eagle Federation, probably only a few could compare with Tang Qi.

Thus, he saw clearly that with the violent resurgence of the Spiritual Tide, peace within Origin Star could not maintain for long. A terrifying, perilous era of madness was about to sweep over this mysterious planet.

When that time came, it would become even more dangerous than the "Dark Era."

Tang Qi did not think he could stop, to establish a special, intimate relationship like a high school student might.

"A river called 'Mystery' madly rushes, and the fish within must make their own choices, which will also decide their destiny... I choose to keep moving forward, until I find my own path."

"Hmm, seems like I've thought too much."

Tang Qi suddenly smiled, organizing his somewhat scattered thoughts.

His gaze returned to the lab bench, to a second letter, from another friend, Jason, who had been put in "confinement" by his mother since the big event, not allowed out until he had a child.

Despite being confined in the secret realm of the Tilosi Clan, Jason was still very well-informed.

He first expressed dissatisfaction, complaining that when Tang Qi had deceived the Lord of Light and signed the Holy Covenant Tablet, why he hadn't also removed his name.

Such a prestigious, awe-inspiring event that turned heads in the Extraordinary World, how could it go without the participation of Jason, the Strongest Demon Hunter.

Finally, Jason extended an invitation:

He and Klyas's first child was likely to be born in a few months, and Jason hoped that both Tang Qi and Rafael would come to the ceremony, proudly claiming that whoever arrived first would be the godfather of his first child.

Whoever arrived late would only be a teacher.

Setting down the letter, Tang Qi casually took the Curios that came with it, handed by an elf, which looked like a small ram's horn imprinted with the unique symbol of the Tilos Clan.

"Curios: Key to the Tilos Secret Realm, the holder can exempt defense and enter the secret realm of the Tilos Demon Clan in a special way..."

"A special way, this guy didn't...?"

Tang Qi's smile twitched, guessing if Jason had done something similar to what he did to help Rafael before.

However, he soon shook his head, denying the guess.

"Jason, though growing stronger, barely lives up to the title of the youngest generation's strongest Demon Hunter. But given the depth of the Tilos Demon Clan, it's impossible for him to repeatedly steal holy items from the clan, even if he holds a high status."

"Most likely, as last time, with the implicit consent of the Tilos Demon Clan?"

With that thought settled, Tang Qi set down the key.

If only facing ordinary enemies, hiding in the Tilos Demon Clan's secret realm could indeed avoid disasters.

But sadly, Tang Qi and Rafael had to face the "Lord of Light."

If the Lord of Light really retaliated against Tang Qi and Rafael on the day of the Light Festival, while the two were in the secret realm... the outcome could be disastrous, with the Tilos Demon Clan probably being the first to suffer.

Resolving to refuse, Tang Qi looked at the next letter.

Surprisingly, it was from Stanna.

Another "good friend" of Tang Qi, Stanna, once a female sheriff, now held the title of "Knight Captain" of the Bright Church of the Secret Phoenix State, and her teacher was Lady Teresa, the "Holy Nun" of the current generation of the Federation.

Due to her outstanding performance during the Thorn Event and her exceptional Talent, Stanna quickly gained tremendous fame, although she could not yet compare with supernovas like Tristan, but she was rapidly closing the gap.

"Am I considering planting a spy in the enemy camp?"

Tang Qi thought while looking at the contents.

Strictly speaking, Stanna, as a Knight of Light, did not belong to the camp of the Lord of Light. Like Sister Theresa, both were followers of the Mother of Light.

Stanna's letter was different from Sally's or Jason's, as she disclosed some secrets.

She subtly revealed some recent movements within the Church, mainly that a large group of insiders completely loyal to the Lord of Light seemed to have reached some kind of understanding after a period of buffering.