Ancient Wizards: A Little Progress Every Day

Upon exiting the secret realm, Dago surveyed the valley one last time before flying off into the sky in one direction.

Bernal is the person in the world who knows the most of his secrets.

Over the years, the two have become an inseparable whole.

Bernal knew he would come back, just as he knew Bernal would be waiting for him in the same place.

Therefore, there is no need for the two of them to say a very formal goodbye.

Two weeks later, on a sunny afternoon.

On the street paved with seashells and pebbles, beside two swaying horse-drawn carriages, a young man strolled along, the crisp, melodious sound of sea chimes ringing in his ears.

The young man was tall and straight, with short, dark chestnut hair that was smooth with a slight natural wave.

His hair color complemented his skin tone, taking on a warm hue in the sunlight.

As he walked, his eyes were lowered, as if he were thinking about something. His movements exuded a sense of peace, tranquility, and a strong scholarly atmosphere.

Even dressed in the simplest gray linen robe, she was still an exceptionally beautiful person, even in the most prosperous capital, let alone in this remote port town.

Regardless of gender, everyone who has the chance to meet him can't help but stop what they're doing and take a second look at him with curiosity.

"Buzz—"

As he reached a three-way intersection on a downward slope, Dago suddenly stopped. In his unseen lake-blue eyes, a deep purple light flashed and disappeared in an instant, its profundity and brilliance like the starry sky, but it quickly dimmed in the next second.

"Soon."

Dago took a deep breath and silently recited the mantra.

Just now, he was only a hair's breadth away from completing the most basic astrological calculation described in the "Ancient Star Book".

The weakness still lies in his mental strength, but compared to before, he has improved a lot. Dago estimates that with a few more practice sessions, he will be able to achieve a breakthrough naturally.

I casually brought up my system panel—【Gray Sun Meditation Method (Evolutionary Trait: Winter Stillness, Radiant Sun)】.

Only a few more steps remain before the third evolution of his mental power. Although the progress displayed on the panel remains unchanged, only Dago himself knows that he has become much stronger than before in some of the details of his mental power application.

The ability to perform more complex energy manipulation is reflected in the release of spells, resulting in more delicate and natural operation, giving a sense of effortless mastery.

This progress cannot be reflected on the data panel, but it is genuinely improving Dago's combat skills.

Composing himself, Dago looked up and surveyed his surroundings.

Before him lay two narrow cobblestone paths, with low wooden or stone houses scattered along both sides. To the left was a small monastery, and further on, the vast blue sea stretched out before him.

Qifeng Harbor.

Located on the west coast of the southern continent, it is a wizarding town, similar to Hoddam in its early days, with both wizards and mortals.

The majority of the wizards living here are wandering groups who are still in their apprenticeship stage.

Just then, a slightly nervous voice came from beside me.

"Would you like a gull drink, sir?"

Dago turned his head and saw a boy carrying a wooden basket on his back, looking flustered.

He was about thirteen or fourteen years old, barefoot, with curly hair, and the dark skin most common among people living by the sea. Behind him, a large wooden frame was piled high with all kinds of tropical fruits.

The firegull drink the boy mentioned is a local specialty of Qifeng Harbor, made by mixing several fruit juices and alcohol, and adding firegull blood.

One or two magic stone fragments are needed for one cup.

Everywhere in Qifeng Harbor, you can see street vendors selling this drink. Dago and Shandi Chong boy shook their heads. He had tried the drink, but unfortunately, he couldn't really accept its taste.

I thought the boy would give up or continue to persistently try to sell his wares.

"Sir, are you a distinguished wizard?"

The boy looked up at Dago with an expectant and admiring gaze.

Dago's eyes flickered, and he slowly said, "My name is Dago, Dago Heca."

"So you're the Mr. Dago Heca they were talking about!"

The boy cried out excitedly, looking at Dago with the fervent adoration of someone finally meeting their legendary idol.

"What's your name?"

Dago turned his gaze back to the boy in front of him. The boy, feeling his gaze, straightened his chest and replied loudly, "Meleagelos Becker, everyone calls me Mele."

"Thank you for your kind words, Möller."

Dago reached out and gently stroked the boy's fluffy, soft curly hair. Something shiny slipped from his sleeve and fell right into the boy's arms.

"A magic stone?!"

The boy, Möller, paused for a moment, then his eyes widened. "So many!"

After he hurriedly and carefully gathered all the clattering magic stones, he looked up and found that Dago had already disappeared from his sight.

In an open-air tavern near the coastline, under a simple sunshade made of palm leaves, the sea breeze rustled long robes as two figures sat facing each other, conversing softly.

"The Devil Fish, also known as the Ghost Fish or the Demon Fish, is characterized by its ability to emit a terrifying cry that can threaten even a formal wizard. According to local legend in Qifeng Harbor, a ship once strayed into an ancient forbidden land, and the souls of all the crew members were cursed by a demon and forced to be imprisoned in the bodies of sea fish, only able to emit painful howls."

"Many wizards are interested in the Howling Fish, but the Howling Fish only appears in the depths of the Green Abyss, a dangerous place that even formal wizards dare not easily venture into. Only those who have mastered special skills have the opportunity to catch it, and even if one does appear, it is always quickly bought up at a high price."

Dago listened to the first-ring wizard's story without much change in expression. He thought for a moment and then said, "Since you've come to me again, it's not just to tell me there's nothing that can be done, is it?"

"certainly."

The black-haired wizard in front of me smiled and said, "As long as you are willing to spend enough magic stones, I can always fulfill your request."

Dago's lips moved slightly, and the black-haired wizard's eyes lit up noticeably. He perked up and quickly continued, "At the bottom of the Green Abyss lies the ruins of the ancient Mermaid Song. Before the Mermaid Song was destroyed, a group of survivors escaped. No one knows the Green Abyss better than them."

"Although most of these people have died over the long period of time, I know that there is currently a descendant of the sea people living in Qifeng Harbor."

"If you've made up your mind, I can take you there anytime."

Mermaid Song Sea Clan

As Dago listened to the other person's story, his eyes flickered slightly.

He had only read about the legends of the sea races in books. The war on the continent of the world affected more than just the structure of the wizarding world. Many ancient races that once lived on the same level migrated, or simply disappeared or became extinct in this world.

The elves, winged people, fairies, and barbarians never expected that in a small place like Qifeng Harbor in the south, there would still be a sea creature that once existed.

Moreover, he only just learned about the ancient sea tribe kingdom and the ruins of the Mermaid's Song.

"Let's go."

Without further ado, Dago stood up, and the black-haired wizard politely began to lead the way.

Dago's main purpose in coming to Windhaven was to uncover the secret of the "Roaring Fish" he had obtained at the Sunset Gathering in the ruins of the Fairy City.

The "Roaring Fish," or rather the Ghostly Fish, possessed an ability to transform all of its life force into terrifying sonic waves, which greatly intrigued Dago. If he could understand this, it might help him improve his idea of ​​compressing the energy sphere of the [Blue Demon Body].

After three days of intense magic stone attacks and displaying a small portion of his third-ring wizarding abilities, Dago easily found a local strongman in Windhaven, the black-haired first-ring wizard who was now leading the way for him.

The town of Qifeng Harbor was small, and Dago soon arrived with the black-haired wizard at a place that resembled a slum.

It was very similar to where he lived when he was a wandering wizard in the town of Aynak. There were low, dilapidated old houses everywhere. The streets weren't overflowing with sewage, but the air was filled with a strong smell of the sea and fish.