The black sun hangs high

Chapter 469 Waves
When Mayer uttered the name "Goje," everyone in the room turned their gaze to that corner.

Thus, the young officer, whose mental state was clearly not good and who seemed to be in a daze, came into everyone's view.

Even so, the young man in his early twenties did not react in time. It was not until Mayer asked him a second question that he finally snapped out of his daze and turned his empty eyes to Mayer and Felix.

When Felix noticed Goje looking at him, he tapped the handle of his metal cane twice, seemingly unintentionally. This action was a clear and powerful signal to the invisible magic hidden within the cane.

Although Hugh cannot compare with the goddess Mel who performed all those great feats in terms of magic, as the direct successor of her will and authority, he is still able to distribute his own power to a certain extent.

Through his own adjustments and modifications, the metal cane that Felix held in his hand truly became a tool that could be used accurately.

Before participating in this meeting, Felix had already experimented several times. Although he knew nothing about magic, he couldn't help but be amazed by the invisible water flowing inside the staff—this cold and pure power was practically an extension of his will. He didn't need to make any preparations; a simple thought or suggestion was enough to make the magic work.

The magic that was flowing rapidly from its hidden form allowed Felix to clearly perceive the unusual things in the room.

These young members of the Dawn Order were not randomly invited; their names had already been listed in advance, a decision made by Mayer and others based on a wealth of intelligence provided by the Dawn Sword.

And now, the shadow that clearly appeared in Felix's perception confirmed the accuracy of the list.

Unlike his past experience of using his cane to identify hidden members of the Black Sun Society, Felix could now clearly see a black shadow lurking in the corner of the room. This shadow was almost identical to the young officer named "Goje," except that the outline of the shadow was constantly swaying and vibrating, seemingly unstable. On the face of this humanoid shadow, two hazy clouds of energy were prominently displayed.

It appears to be a crude imitation of the human eye.

As Felix looked at Goje, the shadow clinging to Goje also looked in Felix's direction. The two orbs of energy that symbolized eyes trembled incessantly, giving off an indescribable eeriness.

Such a situation would have been enough to make any person with a strong mind hesitate and be surprised, but Felix's expression and demeanor did not change at all. He had already prepared himself mentally. Moreover, the pure magic flowing through his body gave him amazing courage.

After a brief eye contact, the young officer stood up, lowered his head somewhat ashamed, and said to Meyer and Felix, "I'm sorry, Professor, sir... I've been a bit too tired lately, and I've been having trouble concentrating."

Upon hearing this, Mayer immediately gave a gentle smile. He raised his palm and gestured for Goje to sit down again. Then he said, "These are difficult times. Hardship and fatigue are inevitable. The organization has come this far thanks to everyone's efforts. But I hope you understand that a gentle yet steadfast burning can bring a longer-lasting light."

After Mayer finished speaking, Felix immediately turned his gaze to the other side of the room. At his signal, a perfectly normal officer stood up and gave his opinion on the previous questions regarding the rugged hills and the Kingdom of Walter.

At this point, this special meeting can be considered to have officially begun.

For the young participants who were invited, the experience was novel and impactful, so they all showed considerable enthusiasm. Under the guidance of Mayer and others, they quickly overcame their initial nervousness and began to actively express their opinions and ideas.

Throughout the process, Felix kept a portion of his attention on Gojer. To his surprise, at one point in the meeting, Gojer actually took the initiative to participate in the discussion and speak. Felix paid special attention to what Gojer said and found that Gojer's speech and logic were very clear, and his content and views even won the approval and recognition of many people.

Moreover, Felix noticed that after Goje finished speaking and won Mayer's approval, the shadow that had been looming over him seemed to have stabilized considerably, and even began to subtly conform to the outline of Goje's body.

Upon discovering this, Felix immediately gave a hint to Mayer and the mage advisor who was also in the room, and the meeting began to proceed at a faster pace. After completing the discussion of the current topic, Mayer announced that the first half of the meeting was basically over, and the participants would rest for a night before continuing to attend the second half of the meeting.

Following the procedure, the people began to leave in an orderly manner, and Ge Jie, who was located in the corner of the room, naturally ended up at the end of the line.

The senior mage advisor of the Valley level stood quietly at the room's exit, standing with several guards trained by the Dawnblade, watching one participant after another leave the room.

On the other side, Mayer and Felix were behaving in the same unremarkable way, continuing a discussion that hadn't yet yielded a result, seemingly unconcerned about the situation in the room.

Two members of the Dawn Society were acquainted with Ge Jie, so the three of them walked out together. Just as they were about to leave the room, Ge Jie's body suddenly stopped. It was as if he had hit an invisible wall and was pushed backward by a force.

At that very moment, the tranquil atmosphere in the room was completely shattered. The guards and mages, who had been on high alert, took their positions, and the ritual space that had enveloped the room was no longer hidden.

Felix, who had been sitting, suddenly slammed his cane down and stood up. Intricate magical runes rapidly emerged from the metal cane at the call of his will. Pure and orderly magic was mobilized at an extremely fast speed, bypassing the original manipulator of the magic ritual and directly gaining control over it.

Mayer clicked his tongue but didn't say anything more. He took two steps back, retreating outside the coverage area of ​​the ritual site. Then he saw a deep color emerge from all directions and quickly fill every corner around him.

At first glance, these colors seem somewhat similar to those unsettling mists, but when they are spread out evenly, they present a clarity and mystery like water.

Seeing this, Meyer breathed a sigh of relief; he recognized the color.

Every time Hugh presides over a large-scale spell, a similar form of magic manifests, proving that Felix's "dream" about Hugh was entirely true. Although Hugh's physical body is far from Vaan, his spirit and power remain active there. This is definitely exciting news.

In just a few seconds, Goje, the target, was completely suppressed by the ritual field. The powerful magic from Hugh transformed into chains, binding Goje's body layer by layer. Under the influence of these chains, everyone could see an unsettling, dense shadow emerging from beneath Goje's skin. It quickly broke free from Goje's body outline and eventually took the shape of a hunched humanoid figure with long, thin limbs.

The shadow was clearly unwilling to leave its dwelling place. As the chains tightened, the shadow began to tremble and struggle violently. When its limbs touched the chains that shimmered with a cold luster, gaps immediately appeared on its limbs. Faced with these injuries, the creature twisted even more violently. Moreover, from the depths of the thick fog, bursts of ear-piercing shrieks erupted.

Felix, holding the cane, felt the filth and inferiority before him more than anyone else present. His expression immediately darkened, and he tapped the ground with the cane again, causing the magical chains to tighten further and begin to drag backward with force.

This decision was effective.

Under Felix's clumsy yet powerful control, the filthy creation lurking within Goje's body, attempting to possess his form, was mercilessly dragged out. The moment Goje's body separated from the shadow, the young officer immediately collapsed. The guards who had been waiting nearby immediately stepped forward to hold him back and take him aside. Meanwhile, several other Dawn Society mage advisors stepped forward, controlling the ritual field that enveloped the room to shrink inward, ultimately forming a temporary yet sturdy cage.

Mayer and Felix exchanged a glance, then turned and walked to the side of the unconscious Goj. He skillfully checked Goj's current condition, then turned to the guard beside him: "Take Mr. Goj to rest. His body is fine, but his consciousness may be weak... Have Sally go to the mages and ask for two spirit-boosting alchemical potions. Notify us immediately once he wakes up."

Then, Mayer looked at the two young men who were close to Goje and were standing there dumbfounded, and smiled, "Our comrade was accidentally ambushed by the Black Sun Society. Fortunately, the problem should be resolved now... This matter needs to be kept secret for the time being, understand?"

These young Dawn Society members were all very intelligent, and they understood Meyer's meaning almost immediately. One of them looked at his unconscious companion and couldn't help but swallow hard: "Professor, do you mean that Goge is alright now? He... shouldn't have betrayed us or leaked anything, right?"

"I don't know, but even if it is, it's not his problem."

Meyer remained calm and gently reassured him, "I'm more worried that his mental state might be damaged as a result. If possible, it would be best if you could stay by his side. Don't worry, I will have someone make a copy of the afternoon meeting agenda and proceedings for you. This is an essential part of our learning."

With Goje taken away, everything in the room returned to normal. Mayer closed the door, turned, and walked to Felix's side: "How is it? This thing... can it answer our questions?"

"I'm not entirely sure, but according to Hugh, we can now try to move into the interrogation phase."

Felix responded in a low voice. He held the staff and walked to the semi-transparent magical cage. As Felix's thoughts turned, the intricate patterns that Hugh had personally engraved began to leap out of the staff's limitations like vines and spread towards Felix's palms, wrists, and even arms.

The flow of consciousness connected the inside and outside of the cage.

A light appeared in Felix's eyes. He gripped his cane tightly and looked at the twisted, hunched figure inside the cage.

"Now, the Sword of Dawn is speaking to you... I ask, you answer."

Really loud.

……

A heavy piece of steel fell from a height and crashed to the ground with a loud bang.

One of the rat-men was nearly hit. Startled, it darted away before regaining its footing and pointing at its companions who were working above, cursing them incoherently.

Hugh, who was reading a file, looked up. What interrupted his thoughts was not the loud noise, but the slight ripples that had just passed through his mental sea.

Hugh knew that it was the fluctuation generated by Felix using the ritual he had inscribed.

This involuntarily reminded Hugh of the lingering shadow of fate he had glimpsed before.

Hughes had already told Felix how to avoid that outcome, but judging from Felix's attitude, he seemed to prefer to see that outcome as a bright future that perfectly aligned with his own ideals. In that case, no amount of persuasion would likely be effective.

He sighed softly, then looked at the two ratmen who were cursing at each other. Beside them stood a series of seemingly unreliable but actually functioning engineering structures.

As it turns out, Hugh's stereotypes about the ratmen were largely correct. They are indeed a race with boundless energy and terrifying creativity. Once the restriction called knowledge is lifted, they can create almost infinite possibilities with limited resources in a very short time.

All of this may very well become a powerful tool for them to establish themselves in the Dark Abyss Wasteland in the future.

(End of this chapter)