What's wrong with me, a mage, loving to farm?

Chapter 52. The Legend of the Sky-Radiant Ark (Please continue reading)

The steps were paved with blue stones, and magic lamps made of low-grade magic crystals hung on the walls on both sides.

The design is very common, like a lantern, with a blue transparent magic crystal surrounding a bright stone drawn with a magic circle in the center.

The principle behind the luminescence is that the luminescent stone is continuously stimulated by magic, causing it to emit white light.

It was a very simple structure. Kroya even took a look and felt that if he could disassemble and study it, he could replicate the magic circle.

"Is it precisely because of this simple structure that it is stable?"

He looked at the magical lamps hanging on both sides. If this place really was related to the mage who traded with the merfolk, it must have been at least two hundred years ago.

It's honestly very practical that such a simple structure can still work after two hundred years.

"Let's talk about it when we get out..."

Forcibly suppressing the urge to break it off and study it, Kroya continued walking forward.

"Tap~ Tap~"

The only sound on the silent steps was his footsteps. Logically, breathing should be difficult underground, but strangely, he didn't feel suffocated at all.

About two minutes later, he reached the end of the steps—a wall, a wall that was no different from the surrounding stone walls.

Although something seemed off about this place, there were definitely only walls, and the walls were very smooth with no markings whatsoever.

He felt around on it with his hands but didn't find any mechanisms or protrusions, and his magical perception didn't detect anything amiss.

"Hmm, it's not that easy to get in after all... but if it was left behind by that great mage."

After thinking for a moment, Kroya took out the letter of appointment from the Mage Association that she always carried with her from the seashell.

Generally speaking, such places require some kind of token to prove one's identity, and this is the only thing he can use to prove his identity.

As expected, that's exactly what happened.

When he took out the letter of appointment, a faint light flickered from the magic seal representing the Mage Association on the letter, and surged towards the wall.

Immediately afterwards, the wall in front of them silently transformed into a large door, which opened by itself with a creak.

The situation inside was revealed.

Inside is a room that is about 100 square meters in size.

I don't know if it's some kind of magic, but the ceiling is emitting a light that feels like sunlight, and it feels a little warm on my body.

The blue ceiling and the white cloud patterns are slowly drifting.

At first glance, it looks just like blue sky and white clouds.

"It looks pretty good, and it doesn't seem to have any traps or mechanisms."

Kroya cautiously walked in and looked around—the place was very empty, with only a few tables and chairs and such.

The air was surprisingly fresh, without any musty smell.

But to be honest, it was nothing like the treasure-filled secret chamber he had imagined.

The only eye-catching thing in the whole room was the exquisite tableware on the table. Whether it was beakers or crystal bottles, they were all beautiful.

"What materials is it made of?"

He went over to take a look and found that, in addition to the scattered beakers and crystal bottles on the table, there was also a handwritten booklet.

Hmm, there might be something in this booklet.

"Open it," Chloe commanded, taking the groundhog out of her pocket.

"Chirp chirp!" The groundhog, of course, dared not resist and obediently opened the booklet, revealing the words inside.

Once he was certain it wasn't some kind of magical artifact, Kroya leaned closer to take a look and carefully examined the writing inside.

His expression grew increasingly strange.

This is a research note that describes what appears to be a very powerful ancient magical artifact, which the person who wrote the note called the "Sky Ark".

It is powered by the power of the Void, and those who live on it receive absolute blessings, satisfying all their material and spiritual needs.

"This description sounds like the Kingdom of God, with its ark and gospel; it sounds like it's related to the Vatican."

Unable to contain his curiosity, he continued reading.

After investigation and research, the person who wrote this notebook believed that the Sky Ark must have crashed into the sea, and perhaps it was taken by mermaids.

So he came here to investigate in person. He traded with the mermaids and even used the Seven Luminaries Divine Array to help the mermaids filter and refine the essence of the water element.

During this time, he discovered the vein of the Sky Crystal from the mermaids. He initially thought it was a clue, but after mining and studying it, he became increasingly disappointed.

That was just an ordinary crystal.

These crystals, imbued with divine power, can be used to create special magical artifacts and to cultivate magical plants; they have many uses.

But that was really useless to him.

He angrily wrote: My floating island territory can produce Sky Crystals, but these stupid mermaids treat them like treasures!

After three hundred years of fruitless efforts, and with his mentor to accompany him to the Astral Council, he had no choice but to leave.

According to his description, it was estimated that he would have difficulty returning to this world, so he could only leave behind a booklet so that the successors of the Mage Association could continue to cooperate with the Merfolk in searching for the Sky Ark.

The vessels made of astral crystal and a piece of raw astral crystal on the table are considered gifts for those who come after.

Logically, the booklet should end here.

However, there is more content afterward, and the handwriting has changed, becoming a very elegant and graceful cursive script, with each character filled with a magical charm.

"Later generations, the matter of the Sky-Shining Ark is purely a legend and the fantasy of bards. Trade with the merfolk can continue, but do not become obsessed with it."

I have banished the mark he left behind; the crystal is at your disposal.

At the end of these two lines was a name and a special magic mark. The name was none other than Ilister, and the mark contained an orderly flow of divine power.

The two magical powers were clearly distinct and did not interfere with each other, which was very similar to the "Seven Luminaries Separation Technique" he had learned, so it should be certain that it was the legendary mage himself.

"..."

It took Chloe a while to fully grasp the threads and relationships involved.

This unknown mage is Iris's apprentice. He was searching for a treasure called the Ark of the Sky, but he didn't find it. It seems he also left a trap to harm those who came after him.

However, the legendary mage Illist discovered it and rushed over, clearing the trap and warning people not to look for that so-called Sky Ark.

To put the minds of those who come after him at ease, he even left his signature and the magical mark of order—to be honest, having this does indeed give people peace of mind.

But what about the contract with the merfolk? Doesn't Iris know? Or are the two traps different?

Another question arises: does the "Sky Ark" mentioned here really not exist?

He had a feeling that the Sky-Shining Ark was somehow connected to the strange white-gold ring inside the mushroom he had seen before, but that thing didn't seem to have anything to do with the Sky-Shining Ark at all.

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