[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-greatest-legacy-of-the-magus-universe":3,"chapter-greatest-legacy-of-the-magus-universe-greatest-legacy-of-the-magus-universe-chapter-732":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Greatest Legacy of the Magus Universe",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},160176,309,"Chapter 732: Brainwashed by the Cult","greatest-legacy-of-the-magus-universe-chapter-732",732,"\u003Cp>On the other ship, drifting side by side with the one Brigham was on, the atmosphere was as tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tall-masted ship was filled with Rank 1 and 2 Magi. And the one leading them was none other than one of the councilors of Ravenfell, Rank 3 - Mana Vortex Magus, Daniel Ranzenberg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daniel, an old man with short white hair and a burly physique that was the opposite of Brigham's frail constitution, looked in the direction of Blackshore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the city wasn't visible to him because of the darkness and the fog, he knew that they would arrive by sunset.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And once they arrived, only blood and carnage awaited them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man then turned toward the other ship, his gaze drawn to Brigham, who was standing on the deck, lost in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daniel's eyes narrowed, his thoughts… a mystery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Ranzenberg, we found two more!\" A Rank 2 Magus approached him, respectfully reporting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daniel turned to the man, looked him in the eyes, and silently nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was all the man needed to know before he turned back around and instructed a few other Magi to bring forth two men dressed in black, their clothes completely drenched from having just come out from underwater.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These two men were made to forcefully kneel before the councilor, both had looks of fear and unwillingness in thier eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My Lord, these are the scouts from Blackshore,\" said the Magus. \"Although judging by their pale and cold skin, I would say they have embarked on the path of necromancy, making it very very likely that they're from the Cult. What do you think, my lord?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daniel's eyes narrowed. He was not expecting the Cult members to still have a presence in Blackshore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until now, all the scouts they had come across and dealt with belonged to the Umbra Thieves. However, these two belonged to the Cult of Bones instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daniel's eyes flickered with a strange light. He unsheathed the weapon hanging from his waist and raised one of the captive's chin with the tip of his blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked deeply into the man's eyes. It was a young man, probably in his twenties. He had pale skin and his pupils flashed with immense horror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite feeling such emotions and the primal fear gripping his heart, he did not utter a word. Neither did he beg for mercy, nor did he divulge where he was from.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daniel's lips parted and he coldly muttered, \"Unwilling to speak in the face of death despite the terror blanketing your heart.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his hand and swung his sword, his face emotionless as ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>THUD! THUD!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two severed heads fell on the wooden deck of the ship. Daniel flicked his blade, getting rid of the blood and filth on it, before sheathing it calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He closed his eyes and stood unmoving as a mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His lips parted again and he muttered, \"Brainwashed by the Cult.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At once, a terrifying foreboding feeling descended upon all the Magi on the ship. They looked at each other and could see the panic and apprehension in each other's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All this while, they were under the impression that they were going to fight the forces of the Umbra Thieves in Blackshore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although there was still a very minuscule chance that there might be the presence of the Cult of Bones, they had completely overlooked that matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as Adam had speculated…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone had cast a large-scale, high-level spell from the School of Enchantment!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My Lord… does that mean we might have to face both the Umbra Thieves and the Cult of Bones in Blackshore?!\" Asked a Magus, his tone oozing with nervousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But… do we even have enough people on our side?\" Asked another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daniel Ranzenberg remained silent, his calm demeanor subconsciously affecting the Magi around him and causing them to calm down as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he opened his eyes and turned towards the other ship. \"Inform Brigham of this development. I shall go meet Nylian.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, my lord!\" At once, the Magi scattered. Some made their way toward Brigham's ship, while others moved back to their stations and began to prepare for the impending bloody battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daniel Ranzenberg then crouched low, exerting strength in his legs. Then, he jumped, reaching the ship's crow's nest effortlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he leaped again, this time piercing through the clouds!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he cast simple spells to boost his ascent, his eyes narrowed and the image of a shadowy figure emerged inside his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't help but wonder to himself, Just what were you thinking…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darkfang Docks, Blackshore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In one of the many rotten piers facing the the Galestine Ocean, two figures stood side by side. One of them was a burly man with long, brown hair, and the other was a man with blond hair, however, he looked extremely effeminate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were none other than Kael and Liriel in disguises. Gazing at the fog-laden horizon, the former muttered solemnly, \"When the sun rises, they should be here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"According to my estimates, I think so too,\" said Liriel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They turned around, their gaze drawn to expansive dockside. It was filled with buildings of all shapes and sizes. Beyond the rows of warehouses and shipyards was the Floating Marketplace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tonight, this entire place would be set ablaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are the father-and-son merchants ready?\" Asked Kael.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They should be.\" Liriel nodded. \"Even if they aren't, there are still several contingencies left in place.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good.\" Kael turned his attention towards the piers, where several ships were anchored. His gaze traveled past the city's fleet and landed on the towering rocky cliff on the other side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Is Valerian ready?\" He asked, his voice laced with slight doubts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\" Liriel nodded with complicated emotions. \"We have no other choice but to trust him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She paused for a moment before adding, \"Rest assured, I've left hundreds of Potions of Explosions with him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kael took a deep breath and nodded. \"Alright, let us trust in him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then held Liriel's hand, gently squeezing it. His lips formed a smile and he asked, \"Ready to burn another rotten city to the ground?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman matched his gaze and smiled back, \"With you by my side, I wouldn't fear, even if I had to burn the world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, the two Agents of the Brotherhood strode towards the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, on the towering cliff overlooking the city's dockside, a chubby gray cat stood proudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cat had donned a red-star earring in his furry right ear. Moreover, he was also wearing gold-rimmed, round eyeglasses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a tiny step forward, gazing contemptuously at the dozen or so tall-masted ships through his piercing topaz eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cat lifted his furry little chin a little and snorted in an aloof manner. \"The time has come,\" he said coolly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tremble before the wrath of the dragon, you wretched mongrels!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1141,"2026-05-29T04:44:58.682Z","2026-06-01T04:29:11.309Z",1,"novelbin.me","d674bda7ef6dc002b9d0077877c52d4d0130b80ccfd692f679d5b828916fba27","greatest-legacy-of-the-magus-universe-chapter-733","greatest-legacy-of-the-magus-universe-chapter-731",1765,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgreatest-legacy-of-the-magus-universe-cover.jpg"]