Ancient Wizards: A Little Progress Every Day

Four months later.

Thorn Ring.

Are you really sure?

At the top of the Silver Tower, Undine asked softly.

Dago slowly withdrew his gaze from the other seven towers in the distance, turned back, and nodded as he reached out to tease a brightly feathered, long-beaked parrot that had landed on his arm.

"Yes, there are reasons why we have to leave earlier than planned."

"I've checked. The place I'm going to isn't too far from the headquarters of the 'Omnipotent Magic Ring'."

"If I can't catch the guide, I'll go on my own."

Seeing that Dago's attitude was firm, Undine didn't say anything more, but took something out of her spatial ring and handed it to Dago.

It was a little bird folded from blue paper; when held in the hand, one could feel faint fluctuations of runes.

"Once you arrive in the central region and have taken care of your own affairs, you can use this contact information to get in touch with the person who came to pick you up."

"They have plenty of patience for you."

Dago took the blue paper bird from Undine and nodded.

Once they reach the central region, outside the coverage area of ​​the southern communication tower, all the communication stones in Dago's possession will become useless.

This little blue paper bird was probably a common communication tool used by wizards in the central region.

"Dago".

After everything was explained, Undine looked at Dargo, her mouth open as if she wanted to say something to him.

But in the end, I only gave him a light hug.

"Take care on your journey."

Dago's heart stirred slightly; he seemed to see the shadow of another person in the green eyes of Lake Undine.

He returned Undine's embrace, then bid a final farewell to the parrot, Shetty, before slowly descending the tower.

Dago descended the book-like staircase inside the tower step by step, and after exiting the tower's gate, he walked towards the ten floating islands beside it.

He had hoped to see Violet again, but he was disappointed to find that she had gone out to participate in a trial and was not in the Circle of Law.

On the way back, however, Dago unexpectedly ran into another "old acquaintance".

A gray-haired young man with a long scar on his face.

Lanny,

Dago remembered the other person's name.

He was an "old enemy" who had suppressed Bernal in various ways when Bernal first joined the French Ring.

The latter clearly recognized him as well, his face turning pale in an instant, then he stood still, his demeanor becoming increasingly humble and hesitant.

Dagoben wanted to go up and say hello, but seeing this, he gave up, shook his head, and brushed past him.

After leaving the inner city of the French Ring, we arrived in Cletham.

Dargo wandered through the winding streets and finally came to a small hotel with a sign that read "Blueberry Hostel".

Upon entering, the shop owner was lounging on the counter, yawning lazily.

It was a girl's face that Dagger was familiar with. Several years had passed, and she seemed to have matured a lot. The only thing that hadn't changed was her fluffy, sheep-like blue curly hair.

"Are you minding the store again today, Alida?"

As was the case on countless afternoons when he had lived here, Dago walked into the hostel naturally and greeted the blue-haired girl at the counter.

"Oh, good afternoon, Lord Dago."

Alida responded to Dago with the same ease as before, but as soon as she uttered her greeting, she suddenly realized what was happening.

Like a startled sheep, it suddenly stood up straight in front of the counter.

"Lord Dadago?!"

Alida stared at Dago with wide eyes and an incredulous expression, letting out a soft gasp.

"Is it really you? Good heavens, am I dreaming?!"

Dago smiled slightly at Alida, walked to the counter, and asked.

"How are things between you and Jacob?"

Alida stared at Dago like a stunned puppet, and it took her a while to react before she stammered, "We got engaged last year."

"Congratulations."

Dargo spoke softly, then gently placed a spatial ring on the counter in front of Alida.

"Then I wish you a happy marriage in advance."

Alida looked down at the exquisitely designed ring on the table. Just as she picked it up, she looked up and was shocked to find that Dago was nowhere to be seen.

"Lord Dago."

Alida held the ring, staring blankly at the sun-drenched metal floor outside the door, speechless for a moment.

This brief reunion felt so surreal, as if it were just a dream she had during a drowsy afternoon nap.

Dago stood beneath the clear blue sky, gazing at the thorny ring in the distance, which stood like an iron throne between heaven and earth.

Scenes from the past flashed through his mind.

The anticipation and bewilderment upon first arriving in the French Ring, the anxiety of facing the thirty-year review period, the vigilance upon meeting Bernard, the resentment and unwillingness when implicated and suppressed, and the exhilaration of defeating all enemies in the arena.

The Thorn Ring held too many memories for him, occupying a large part of his not-so-long wizarding career.

"I don't know when I'll be able to come back after this departure, or even if I'll have the chance to return."

A strange sense of melancholy and emotion welled up in Dago's heart, but it was quickly replaced by another kind of determination.

He regained his composure and turned to fly towards Bernal's private sanctuary.

Four months later, instead of being guided by the "Omnipotent Ring" wizard from the central region, Dago received a message from Evaqui, the ancient spirit wizard.

The other party is ready to go to the Temple of All Spirits to undergo the second trial and needs his assistance as soon as possible.

Evaque had helped Dago a great deal, resolving his spiritual problems and gifting him a mysterious finger bone, which also helped him escape a hunt by a miracle wizard from the Resurrection Society.

He felt he had to repay this favor no matter what.

Evaque gave him a year and arranged all the travel for him to the location of the Central Temple of Spirits, a process that would take about five months.

In theory, Dago had plenty of time, but he still had a few things to do before leaving the South completely, so he decided to set off immediately.

Before setting off, he will also formally receive Bernal's "Bloodline Deduction" rune array inscription.