Impressionistic Villain: Achieving Wizarding Supremacy Through Experimentation

Chapter 227 Kyle's Resolute Determination

Broken Spear Island, an outpost of the Eternal Night Dynasty.

With a mix of trepidation and anticipation, Kyle Arnold finally set foot on the island that symbolized the authority of the Eternal Night Dynasty in the Boers Islands.

After a lengthy process of reporting and waiting, he was introduced to Euler.

Euler's residence was not a luxurious palace, but a solid stone fortress perched on the cliffs of Broken Spear Island, overlooking the entire sea.

The interior furnishings were simple and rustic, yet a powerful energy fluctuation subtly flowed within. Euler himself was a man who appeared to be around twenty-five years old, with a resolute face and eyes as sharp as a hawk's.

He wore a simple shaman's robe and did not wear many ornaments to show his status, but just sitting there, he naturally exuded a sense of oppression from someone who had long held a high position.

As a veteran who had followed His Majesty Sigg since his early days, he needed no external embellishment to enhance his status.

Kyle dared not be negligent in the slightest, bowing deeply to express the Arnold family's determination to completely submit to the Eternal Night Dynasty and serve the dynasty to consolidate the rule of the Boers Islands.

He did not dwell on the family's past "stains," but instead emphasized the family's experience and connections in the South China Sea, hoping to contribute to the new dynasty.

Euler listened quietly, his fingers tapping lightly on the stone handrail, his face revealing neither joy nor anger.

Only after Kyle finished speaking did he slowly open his mouth, his voice steady yet carrying an undeniable weight: "The Arnold family—I know you."

The Eternal Night Dynasty can overlook the past, but loyalty and value need to be proven through actions.

He didn't make any specific promises, but the words "I don't care" were enough to put Kyle's mind at ease.

This at least means that the Eternal Night Dynasty is willing to give them a chance.

"You're probably already aware of what Mochamo is dealing with."

Euler then changed the subject, mentioning the changes and the bounty on Erbin Island.

"Those two miners and the Darkblood Core" are matters of utmost importance personally overseen by His Majesty. Any valuable clues are invaluable.

Kyle's heart skipped a beat; he knew this was both a hint and a test.

He suppressed the urge to immediately mention the family's sacred artifact and simply replied respectfully, "Yes, Lord Euler. The Arnold family will do everything in its power to assist Lord Mochamo in the search."

The meeting was brief, but Kyle was aware of the recent events concerning Erbin Island.

The fate of the third-level archmage Sorge is unknown; no one knows where he was taken by the spatial turbulence.

Euler was also seriously injured and is still not fully recovered.

So Kyle wisely took his leave and left the stone castle.

Although no clear guarantee was obtained, a statement of "forgiving past grievances" and an opportunity to demonstrate value were obtained, which is the best result that can be achieved at this stage.

Now, all hope rests on the family relic that is being delivered at breakneck speed.

Meanwhile, on Black Reef Island, inside a hidden cave.

Under Erm's careful guidance, Aji's progress was nothing short of miraculous.

The small pool of water in the center of the cave, as calm as a mirror, not only seemed to gather energy but also to purify the mind, making his communication with the power of the "Dark Blood Core" within the bracelet smoother than ever before.

He began to try more precise manipulations—shaping the light into a thin shield to cover his front, or extending it into a soft, guiding beam!

They even tried to channel a barely perceptible amount of power underground, sensing the heavy and ancient pulse that emanated from the earth, belonging to Black Reef Island itself.

"Very good, your affinity for power far exceeds my expectations."

Erm looked at the dark halo that flowed like a living thing in Aji's palm, and his eyes could not hide his admiration.

This recognition of "more than just a key" suggests a natural affinity between your very bloodline or soul and this power.

Kahn watched from the sidelines, feeling gratified by Aji's growth, but his worries did not diminish.

The stronger the power Aji wields, the deeper they are drawn into the vortex.

He would occasionally walk to the disguised cave entrance, listen carefully to the sounds outside, and worry about the ever-present search network of the Eternal Night Dynasty.

The cave is safe for now; ancient forces have formed a natural barrier.

But Erm, Kahn, and Aji all knew that this security was only temporary.

Off the coast of Broken Spear Island, aboard the "Grey Sturgeon".

As soon as Kyle returned to the ship, he could no longer contain his suppressed excitement.

Although Lord Euler did not make a clear promise, his "not caring" and his implication were the key to unlocking the door they had been waiting for!

Now, the door has been opened a crack. Whether they can actually squeeze in depends on whether they can offer a sufficiently substantial "pledge of allegiance"!

"Has the family replied yet?"

He couldn't wait to ask old servant Rent.

"Young Master, we have just received an encrypted reply."

Lent held a communication crystal that was gradually losing its luster in his hands, his expression solemn yet tinged with excitement.

"After heated debate, the Elders have finally granted your request!"

The sacred relic, personally escorted by two elders, is arriving at top speed via a secret teleportation array! It is expected to arrive by tomorrow evening at the latest!

"Very good!"

Kyle swung his fist forcefully, his eyes flashing with a sharp light.

The fate of our family hangs in the balance!

He forced himself to calm down, his mind racing: "We can't sit idle until the sacred object arrives."

We should deploy all available informants and resources to gather information on unusual spatial fluctuations, unfamiliar faces, and various powerful factions.

In particular, intelligence on the movements of the White Wizards and the archipelago forces that have pledged allegiance to the Eternal Night Dynasty.

No clue, however small, should be overlooked!

We need to narrow down the search area as much as possible before the sacred object arrives!

"yes!"

The crew on board received the order and immediately began working efficiently.

The ship that the Arnold family originally intended to use to submit has now been completely transformed into a hunting ship filled with the aura of predation.

Kyle Arnold locked himself in the cramped captain's cabin, his fingertips unconsciously tapping on the rough wooden table, producing a dull thud that almost matched the rhythm of his anxious heartbeat.

The air was filled with the salty smell of the sea and a sense of oppressive tension.

Lord Euler's face, which revealed neither joy nor anger but carried an invisible pressure, kept appearing in his mind.

"Not caring" — "Needs to prove it with actions" —

These words were like a branding iron, searing his heart.

He knew that this was the Arnold family's last chance, and the key to that chance was the sacred relic being escorted here by the family elders at top speed.

"Last chance to use —"

Kyle repeated old servant Rent's words in a low voice, his knuckles turning slightly white from the pressure.

It's not that he wasn't afraid, it's not that he wasn't heartbroken.

That sacred object is a symbol of the family, the last vestige of the ancestors' glory, and the last guarantee that might save the family from disaster in times of crisis.

If he uses it here and fails, he will become a sinner against his family.

But the fear was quickly overshadowed by a stronger sense of ambition and urgency.

His mind flashed before his eyes the shrinking territory of his family in the South China Sea, the contemptuous glances of other forces, and the suffocating, all-encompassing order established after the founding of the Eternal Night Dynasty.

To follow the rules? To be subservient?

That won't earn you respect, nor will it get you a place in Aika's inner circle!

"Success is a must!"

Kyle clenched his fist tightly, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes.

He pushed open the cabin door and went onto the deck.

The sea breeze, carrying a damp and chilly scent, swept over him, slightly cooling his boiling blood.

"Lent!" he called to the old servant.

"Young Master, the sacred artifact will arrive no later than tomorrow dusk. It will be escorted by the Third Elder and the Fifth Elder."

Lund reported in a low voice, his face showing undisguised worry.

"The two elders have sent a message to confirm once again—do you still insist?"

"I insist!"

Kyle made a resolute decision without the slightest hesitation.

"Tell the two elders that the fate of the Arnold family rests on this. Kyle is willing to bear all the consequences!"

His sharp gaze swept over the busy crew and several core family members. His voice was not loud, but it clearly reached everyone's ears: "We have less than a day before the sacred object arrives."

All the intelligence you gather, no matter how small, should be compiled and sent to me!

I need to know the records of abnormal energy fluctuations in every corner of the Boers Islands over the past 24 hours, the movements of every suspicious vessel, and the locations where every unfamiliar face appeared!

No matter how much money or how great the price!

We must map out the most likely search area before the relics arrive!

The command was executed swiftly.

Soon, all sorts of chaotic information came rushing at Kyle like snowflakes.

He cleared his mind of all distractions and began to analyze the intelligence like a highly sophisticated instrument.

He marked the coordinates of all the unusual spatial fluctuations on the map, trying to find a pattern.

He compared the patrol routes of ships from different factions, looking for areas that were deliberately avoided or repeatedly explored.

He even carefully studied the scattered reports about "suspected targets," trying to find real clues from those vague descriptions.

Time flew by amidst the intense analysis.

Kyle's eyes were bloodshot, but his spirits were growing increasingly excited.

He had a vague feeling that the two miners, or rather the "Dark Blood Core" itself, seemed to have a unique response to a certain type of energy or environment.

The most intense abnormal fluctuations seem to revolve around several specific areas that are closely associated with the power of the ocean in ancient legends.

"Could it be that they need to rely on some ancient ley lines or ocean nodes to conceal or stabilize the core power?"

A thought flashed through Kyle's mind, and a bold hypothesis gradually took shape.

He quickly circled several key areas on the map, including Black Reef Island!

"Holy Relic—"

Kyle looked at the area he had marked and muttered to himself.

"Once the sacred object arrives, my guess will be confirmed!"

He staked all his hopes, all his ambitions, and the fate of his entire family on this precise positioning.

He could almost see what it would be like to stand before Euler and even Mochamo again when the relic locks onto its target, carrying this undeniable achievement!