Bloodline of the Wizard-Chapter 256 - 135: Reunion, A Murder of Crows_2

He resembled a dense shadow, occupying one side of the sky, continuously expanding, bringing a suffocating and oppressive feeling to several people.

Everyone in the small group had thoughts of retreat, with the only girl with purple hair paling, her hand gripping the slender magic wand trembling slightly.

Glancing around the scene, the battle overall appeared to be one-sided. The wizards of the Fred Family were retreating step by step under the attack from the Black Robed Sorcerers, unable to form any effective resistance.

With grim expressions, a few people struggled to resist under the powerful Black Robe, inadvertently catching sight of a figure quickly retreating at the edge of the battle, prompting someone to curse under their breath, "The men of the Kaqin Family are indeed all just pretty cowards!"

"Bah!"

....

Ronan’s brow furrowed, watching the sudden change in the situation before him coldly.

He had been observing the other side where Soraya’s group was hunting the Third Rank Cold-Scale Python. Just with a turn of his head, a group of Black Robed Sorcerers had appeared from nowhere, clashing with the Fred Family wizards residing in White Stone Castle.

These Black Robed Sorcerers all wore pure black magic robes, without any patterned insignia, making it impossible to identify which organization they belonged to.

They were well-trained and powerful, generally above Level 2 Wizard, with even some at the Intermediate Level 2 Stage, leaving the Ice Wizards from White Stone Castle completely outmatched, like sheep scattered by wolves, in utter chaos.

Ronan hesitated only briefly before choosing to retreat swiftly backward.

He stood at a great position where the Black Robed Sorcerers had charged in from one side of the forest, conveniently far from him, allowing him ample time to withdraw comfortably.

Ronan had no intention of making a move.

He wasn’t clear whether this group of Black Robed Sorcerers was specifically targeting the wizards of White Stone Castle seeking revenge or also aiming for the Third Rank Cold-Scale Python.

He sensed the former was more probable because if it were for the Cold-Scale Python with the Ancient Bloodline, they should be heading towards the Level 3 battle direction...

Ronan contemplated whether to send a message to Soraya and then find another safe place to stay or to move towards the position where Soraya and others were fighting.

Suddenly.

"Flap—"

The sound of birds flapping wings suddenly reached Ronan’s ears.

Following this, the sound of wing flapping gradually intensified, and from beneath the snow-white forest emerged small black dots rapidly.

As the dots enlarged, they turned out to be crows with jet-black wings.

They flew and circled around the battlefield, glaring coldly with crimson eyes at the battle below, like a silent audience, seemingly waiting to welcome something imminent.

Ronan was momentarily stunned, a strange ripple surfacing in his heart.

In a battle among Level 1 and 2 Wizards, the energy turbulence from spells clashing, the pressure of energy... had already driven away living creatures within a few kilometers surrounding.

Logically speaking, no birds should dare to approach...

Ronan seemed to remember something, inadvertently halting his steps.

"Buzz—"

Just after the appearance of the flock of crows, a peculiar energy ripple gently flowed out in the chaotic battlefield.

Following that, a mysterious figure, shrouded in black smoke and with both body and face hidden beneath a wide hooded cloak, quietly emerged in the field.

As this shadowy figure appeared, the vast battlefield seemed to quiet down, the sky becoming somewhat dim.

He was like a black, twisted great sun, continuously absorbing and devouring all surrounding light.

The silent crows began to croak hoarsely after the figure appeared, as if singing a welcome to its arrival.

The mysterious figure in the black cloak moved through the field, appearing behind a core member of the Fred Family’s small group in just the blink of an eye.

Casually extending a hand as if greeting an old friend, he reached towards the shoulder of a wizard whose strength had reached Level 2...

No one noticed his movement.

The energy shield around the latter silently shattered, and the pale, slender hand fell lightly on the shoulder, causing the wizard to plummet to the ground like a stone, life or death unknown.

Only then did the others in the small group react, one person shouting in shock and anger, "Valinz!"

Everyone scattered in shock and fear, meanwhile, the cloaked figure stood quietly on the spot. The black-lipped sorcerer who had overpowered the core group of the Fred Family paused his actions, and his figure flickered to appear beside the cloaked man, respectfully lowering his head and calling softly, "Master."

At the same time.

On the opposite side of the battlefield.

Ronan witnessed the entire scene unfold, his eyes fixed on the tall, slender figure whose features were obscured. He mumbled a name softly.

"An...gelie."

Ronan’s whisper, crossing the distance of the entire battlefield, was instantly sensed by the mysterious figure.

The figure abruptly raised his head, seemingly casting a gaze as sharp as a blade onto Ronan from beneath the black hood.

Their eyes met.

Half a breath later, Ronan seemed to see—beneath the cloak that absorbed light and was pitch-black, a pair of deep claret eyes slowly brightened, and an evil smile curled the edges of his lips...

He seemed to be saying to himself—"So... it’s you."

"Thmp!—"

Ronan’s heart thudded heavily.

"Thmp! Thmp!—"

The pace quickened.

Ronan maintained a blank expression, calmly gazing at the figure beneath the black cloak.

"Angelie."

He repeated the name from before once more.

Inside him, something seemed to be awakening gradually, and his blood grew slightly warm.

[This land is so barren and decayed, everything seems so dull..]

[Before our next meeting, make sure not to die..]

[I will find you and seal your soul in a toilet..]

[This thing should be useful to you.. given your talent.]

[They all like to call me—The "Crows Passing," Angelie ah.....]

Every scene concerning Angelie, every word he ever spoke, swiftly replayed like a carousel in Ronan’s mind.

He had never forgotten this name, even frequently reciting it.

He remembered once, this man before him was like a black great sun suspended in front of him.

From above, looking down, smiling, regarding him with an eye as if examining an unexpectedly obtained toy...

Ronan didn’t think his feelings towards Angelie could be labeled as resentment, there even might be a part of it as gratitude—

Gratefully acknowledging Angelie for not squashing him like an ant in the Corpse Garden.

Gratefully acknowledging the gift, that special God Burning Potion which helped him successfully break through to Official Wizard Level.

Gratefully acknowledging how, with such powerful bearing... Angelie left such a deep, indelible shadow in his heart!

Gratefully acknowledging the first-time experience of that feeling of hopelessness, powerlessness, and fate completely controlled by someone else!

Gratefully acknowledging Angelie for providing the obsession, transforming into the source of power, supporting him through countless days and nights accompanied by pain!

.....

Ronan closed his eyes, numerous thoughts and emotions churning in his mind.

Quickly, these complex and inexplicable emotions transformed into a single voice within him—

Defeat him!

Defeat him!

Stand before him, defeat him, then tell him, the current you... is no longer that ant that could be pinched at will!

Ronan suddenly opened his eyes, a brilliant light shining within them.

He abandoned the idea of leaving the battlefield and calmly began to return toward the battleground.

The figure beneath the black cloak, with arms crossed over his chest, tilted his head slightly, casting a gaze filled with intrigue towards Ronan.

Step by step, Ronan moved toward the black-cloaked figure.

"Angelie."

For the third time, he uttered this name.

Numerous times Ronan had imagined and anticipated a reunion with Angelie.

Now... it was finally becoming a reality.

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Another Chapter will be released in the afternoon.