Chapter 26: Ma Ge Si

Andre appeared at the entrance of the restaurant at some point. He still maintained an elegant noble demeanor, but there was a hint of unquestionable majesty in his eyes.

Those probationary apprentices looked at each other and soon dispersed sensibly.

Although the secular noble status is worthless here, as the thirteenth prince of the Fa Lu Ke Kingdom, the power Andre represents is still not to be underestimated, at least for these probationary apprentices.

"These guys..." Andre walked to Luo En's side and said with a light laugh:

"When Da Lun De mutated yesterday, they were all hiding in their rooms and didn't even dare to open the door. Now they are all running out to curry favor."

Luo En nodded slightly: "I really have no interest in associating with these people. Thanks for helping me out, Andre."

"Then let's go, change to a quiet place." Andre invited with a smile:

"It just so happens that I have some freshly baked pancakes there, which are always better than these black breads."

The two came to Andre's room, where the layout was clearly much better than other probationary apprentices.

A few steaming pancakes were placed on a small table, and there was a pot of fragrant flower tea beside it.

"Speaking of which," Andre said with a laugh while pouring tea for Luo En:

"I didn't expect you to be able to solve even Da Lun De who mutated into a monster, and you used a wooden sword. It's a pity I wasn't in the dormitory area at that time, otherwise I should have come to help you."

Luo En picked up the teacup and took a sip: "Just lucky."

"Lucky?" Andre looked at him playfully:

"You kid is getting more and more humble now. Back in the royal capital, if you had this kind of achievement, I'm afraid you would have been bragging all over the city, right?"

Luo En shook his head helplessly upon hearing this teasing: "That's all in the past."

"That's true." Andre picked up a pancake and took a bite, a hint of inquiry flashing in his eyes:

"But honestly, your changes during this period are indeed surprising. Practicing 'Corona Breathing Method' every day, learning in the herb shop, and now mastering the conception of sonic spells..."

He paused and looked at Luo En with a smile that was not a smile:

"If I hadn't watched you walk to where you are today step by step, I would have suspected whether you were possessed by some powerful existence."

"Possessed?" Luo En's heart stirred, thinking of his 【Dual Soul】 talent, but he still said calmly on the surface:

"I just don't want to wait here for death."

"Indeed." Andre's expression suddenly became serious: "But you have to be careful recently, especially that Ma Ge Si."

Luo En put down the teacup: "How so?"

"That guy is just an ordinary primary apprentice, but he has an older brother standing behind him who is about to break through to a formal wizard—Ao Li Fu."

The blond boy's voice became very low:

"In the school, Ao Li Fu is a senior advanced apprentice at the same level as Master Huo Huo Erte, and he has quite an achievement in the research of curse witchcraft."

He paused, seemingly weighing his words:

"It is precisely because of such a powerful backer that Ma Ge Si dares to be so unscrupulous. Most of the probationary apprentices he took as slaves have become materials for his brother's spell experiments."

Luo En fell into deep thought. No wonder Emily would encounter such a miserable end after relying on Ma Ge Si. I am afraid that when she chose that path, the result was already doomed.

"So..." Andre's tone became more solemn:

"You have been too conspicuous recently. Although Ma Ge Si himself is just a primary apprentice, his brother Ao Li Fu has been researching some extremely eerie special spells recently, seemingly related to spiritual power extraction."

He said pointedly:

"With the talent and potential you have shown now, you are likely to be targeted by their brothers. Although there are Princess Yi Fu and Master Huo Huo Erte, you still have to be careful."

"I understand."

Luo En nodded. He had long noticed the apprentice who liked to collect "beautiful slaves" and often cast cold gazes at himself.

"But don't worry too much." Andre returned to his elegant smile:

"With the two you know, he shouldn't dare to be too blatant. Besides..."

He looked at Luo En tentatively: "With the strength you have shown now, even if he really takes action, I am afraid he won't get any good."

Luo En smiled and didn't pick up the topic, instead asking about other things: "By the way, is there any new news from the market recently?"

"You mean those black market merchants?" Andre shook his head: "Since the Da Lun De incident, they seem to have restrained a lot. However..."

He looked out the window with deep eyes: "This calm is afraid it won't last long. As the assessment deadline approaches, those who have reached a dead end will always take risks."

"You are right." Luo En looked at the gradually darkening sky outside the window, secretly calculating in his heart.

The Da Lun De incident touched him greatly. Although his progress now is considered smooth, time is still tight.

He needs to master the conception of sonic spells as soon as possible, and continue to improve his abilities in other aspects.

"It's getting late." Andre stood up: "You should have your own things to do, right?"

Luo En nodded, tidied up his things, and prepared to leave.

The next step of the plan is to study Da Lun De's notebook carefully and try to advance this unfinished sonic spell prototype to a new level.

At the door, Andre suddenly called his name: "Luo En."

"What's wrong?"

"Do you know?" A playful smile appeared on Andre's face: "I am actually a bit glad that I didn't have any conflict with you when I was in the royal capital."

Luo En was stunned for a moment, then understood what he meant.

"Rest assured, that dandy has already died on the way to the Black Mist Jungle." He turned halfway and answered faintly.

"Yeah." Andre looked at him pointedly: "In his place is a terrifying monster that is hard to fathom."

Luo En couldn't help but laugh when he heard this description: "A monster, huh..."

This world is survival of the fittest. If you want to survive here, perhaps you really have to turn into a monster.

He turned and left Andre's room. The corridor outside was already shrouded in twilight.

The chaotic shadows on the side of the road were like the hooks of ghosts under the dim sky light.

There were still prying eyes moving around, but Luo En didn't care anymore.

What he has to do now is to continue to get stronger until he is strong enough to fully grasp his own destiny in this cruel world.

Any covetousness and calculation will turn into nothingness in the face of power.

(End of chapter)