Black Hearted Mage

Chapter 29 News from the Ancestors

Seven days later, the caravan finally arrived at its destination: the Kingdom of Thornflowers. This kingdom was located in a tall crater, surrounded by rolling low mountains.

This crater was formed over 10,000 years ago when a massive meteorite fell from the sky, creating this deep crater. It's said that this meteorite once carried thousands of demons from the distant void, intent on invading Roland Continent.

When the caravan was still some distance from the crater, they saw a vast expanse of rubble ahead. The rocks were enormous, as if they had been carelessly discarded by a giant. The road leading to the crater was hidden among the rocks, appearing somewhat mysterious.

As we approached, we discovered that the road was remarkably flat, clearly having been meticulously constructed. The surface was paved with finely crushed gravel and stone powder, making it a solid and comfortable surface to walk on.

As the caravan approached the crater, Caesars began to notice a peculiar plant—the blackthorn. This demonic plant grew incredibly lush, almost covering half the rocky beach. Its branches were thick and covered with meter-long black thorns, creating a formidable sight.

Every spring, the blackthorn trees bloom with beautiful blue flowers, bringing a touch of life and color to this barren land. However, the blooming period of these flowers is very short, lasting only five or six days, as if it is a test of nature for people.

The world-famous perfume of the Thorn Flower Company—Blue Melancholy—is truly magical! Distilled from the flowers of the blackthorn, a small bottle of Blue Melancholy costs a staggering fifty gold coins. Yet, even at such a high price, nobles still flock to it, competing fiercely for it. The reason is simple: just one drop of Blue Melancholy can mask unpleasant body odor for an entire day.

When Caesars reached the edge of the ringed mountain, he spotted the archers on the mountaintop. To enter the Kingdom of Thornflowers, one had to pass through a two-mile-long tunnel. The tunnel was so narrow that only two carriages could pass side by side, and it contained six or seven sturdy gates made of magic steel.

When Caesars finally entered the crater, he felt as if he had entered a completely different world. Here, numerous enormous trees grew, towering and straight, like giants. Within these trees, people had cleverly built numerous wooden houses, offering a unique living experience. Furthermore, intricate rope bridges had been constructed between the giant trees, allowing for easy travel.

The carriage continued to move forward, and after passing through the giant forest, stone houses began to appear in front of Caesars. These houses were not tall, but they were full of the breath of life.

A towering black and white tower stood there, strikingly striking. It was truly beautiful, its black body radiating a dazzling magical glow, while its summit resembled a shimmering crystal crown.

"Ms. Rhodes, this is the Magic Holy Tower—Frost Crown!"

"Little guy, don't call me Rhodes. It sounds like a man. Call me Phyllis. I didn't expect you to be so discerning. You recognized the Frost Crown at a glance. The historical records outside say that this magic tower was destroyed by the invasion of demons, but in fact it was moved here. The tall barrier of the crater blocks the outside world's view, and coupled with the Thorn Flower Kingdom's ban on outsiders, no one knows that the Frost Crown still exists!"

"Ms. Phyllis, why does the Kingdom of Thorn Flower prohibit outsiders from entering?" Caesars asked curiously.

"Seal off any news of the Frostcrown. Do not allow any greedy magicians to enter this area. Outsiders can only stop before the crater. Anyone who dares to cross this line will be mercilessly shot!"

Following this cold command, a carriage slowly stopped in the northwest of the crater. Here, several large stone mansions stood out, standing out from the crowd. One of these mansions had a particularly high wall, estimated to be about five or six meters high. It was constructed from large, smoothly cut rocks, with virtually no visible gaps between them.

"Those black devil snakes are inside. The snake keepers used to be scared away by their bites, wasting a lot of powerful antidotes."

As the thick wooden door slowly opened, a hissing warning sound suddenly rang out from the courtyard. With his keen hearing, Caesars could easily tell that there were at least a hundred black demon snakes in this courtyard.

Near the wall, a row of simple wooden sheds stood, beneath which were placed hundreds of massive magic steel cages. Upon closer inspection, it was discovered that there were only a few ordinary black magic snakes in the cages, and the vast majority were the larger golden-eyed black magic snakes.

A wooden shed was also built on the other side, but there was nothing underneath it.

"Ms. Phyllis, there's no problem feeding the black snakes, but I can't extract their venom. The golden-eyed black snakes are too powerful, and I can't catch them at all!"

Phyllis had seen Caesars catching snakes, which was both scary and a little funny.

"You don't need to extract the snake venom. Our alchemist will do it himself!"

After the carriage came to a complete stop, the black snake was unloaded from the carriage and placed under the wooden shed on the other side of the gate. The iron cages of the magic rats and magic rabbits were also moved aside.

"Caesars, you must have been tired from traveling all the way, so I won't bother you any longer." Ms. Phyllis said with a smile, then left with her men.

Ludwig and his son walked in the spacious courtyard, looking around. The courtyard was clean and tidy, but there were not many houses, only five or six, and there was a well in the corner of the courtyard.

Due to the warm climate within the crater, these black snakes required no special care and could be kept directly in the yard. Caesars approached the large magic steel cage and carefully observed the black snakes within. They were larger than the one in the North Tower and appeared more robust and powerful.

Kaisas felt the fluctuations of magical elements around him, secretly amazed. The concentration of each element here was extremely high, especially the concentration of dark element, which even exceeded that of the feeding room in the Northland Tower. This rich dark element environment was a paradise for the black magic snake.

Caesars slowly sat cross-legged on the ground, closed his eyes, placed his hands on his knees, and began his daily meditation. However, his meditation was soon interrupted by a sudden noise. The sound came from the hall of the stone house. It was Ludwig and his son talking excitedly inside, as if they had discovered some extraordinary treasure.

Caesar sighed helplessly, stood up, and walked towards the spacious stone house. In the living room stood three comfortable sofas, and his grandfather and father were engaged in a fierce battle with them. Sometimes they stood up, sometimes they sat down, but every time they sat down, they immediately bounced up again, as if they had springs under their buttocks.

"This sofa is so elastic! It's probably even better than the ones in aristocratic homes!"

Young Caesars was speechless as he watched their antics. This was probably their first time sitting on a sofa, otherwise they wouldn't be so excited and curious. These sofas appeared to be made of some kind of soft animal hide, the surface meticulously nubbed, giving them a wonderfully fine feel. Their quality was palpable the moment they touched them.

"Grandfather, Father, you two can sleep on the sofa tonight. I'm going to check my room."

Caesars slowly walked towards the west side of the hall, where two stone houses stood quietly. Though small, they were neatly arranged, complete with beds, tables, chairs, and other essential amenities. Facing south, a large window offered a clear view of the courtyard wall, providing a convenient view of the black demon snake in its cage.

"The small room on the west side belongs to me, and you two can live on the east side of the living room!"

Kaisas spoke firmly, knowing full well that he needed a quiet environment to focus on meditation and better explore his inner strength. The presence of Ludwig and his son might interfere with his thoughts, so he decided to place them relatively far away.

For Caesar, meditation is more than just a form of self-cultivation; it's a dialogue with himself. Through this process, he longs to gain a deeper understanding of his potential and delve into the legendary stories of his ancestors. Ancient tomes within the Northland Library Tower allude to a mysterious magical tower—the Frost Crown. This tower holds countless secrets and powerful magic, and Caesar is filled with curiosity and yearning.

The next morning, sunlight streamed into the room, awakening Caesar from his slumber. After a restful night's sleep, he felt refreshed and full of energy. His first act upon waking was to feed the black snake in its cage in the courtyard.

These black magic snakes seemed unusually active, especially those brought back from Black Rock City. They seemed to have a special affinity for Caesars, clinging tightly to the iron cage, looking forward to his arrival.

It was then that Caesars realized a serious problem—the mansion had no magic rabbits or magic rats, and the few he had brought from Blackstone City were not enough to feed the black magic snakes. In desperation, Caesars took out the communication stone and told Phyllis about this immediately.

"Who is it? You disturbed my sleep so early in the morning!"

"Ms. Phyllis, I'm Caesars, and there's not enough food to feed the black demon snake!"

Hearing Phyllis's resentful voice, Caesars could only answer cautiously.

"Hey little guy, wait a moment, I'll have someone send the magic rabbit over right away!"

After receiving the reply, Caesars began to clean the yard and clear the debris from the snake's cage. Ludwig and his son each took a recliner and sat under the eaves, leisurely watching Caesars's small figure busying around.

The massive golden-eyed black snakes didn't hiss in warning as they had yesterday when Caesars approached the cage. Instead, they straightened their bodies and pressed against the cage.

Kaisas stretched out his little hand and touched the smooth black scales. The thick golden-eyed black magic snake looked like it was enjoying it.

Five or six carriages rushed to the stone house, and a woman in leather armor leading the group slammed the gate.

"Kaisas, open the door quickly, the magic rabbit is here!"

After Caesars opened the door, he looked at the other party with a puzzled expression. The voice that had just spoken was indeed Phyllis, but the woman in front of him was too young and looked completely different.

"Are you Ms. Phyllis?"

"Little guy, it's me. I'm just not wearing the transmogrification mask. I'll feed the black demon snake later. The alchemist needs to extract the snake venom first!"

The guards of the Thorn Flower Kingdom placed the large cage for feeding the magic rabbits under the large wooden shed.

"Ma'am, you didn't bring any grains and hay to feed the magic rabbits?"

"There's a special place to raise magic rabbits. We raise several kinds of magic beasts, and the black magic snake is just one of them!"

After hearing Phyllis's explanation, Caesars was full of curiosity about the crater. At this time, someone rode a monster into the yard. It was a large black leopard with dark gray oval markings on its body.

"They are Shadow Leopards, high-level magical beasts that only exist in the Endless Forest. They are so beautiful!"

Caesars carefully observed the shadow leopard before him. Its fur was sleek and smooth, like silk. Its sharp claws were tucked away, hidden within its furry paws, making it look quite endearing. Its eyes, with their golden, vertical pupils, exuded a mysterious and majestic aura.

"Its name is Fina. She is my partner. She is very smart and obedient. If you like, you can stroke it gently, but be sure to pay attention. If it shows unwillingness, don't continue!" Ocus introduced to Caesars with a smile.

At this time, two people came down from the back of the shadow leopard. They were both wearing dark gray magic robes with black belts tied around their waists. They both had short beards and looked relatively young. They didn't seem to be very old.

"Will it bite me?" Kaisas asked softly, with a hint of worry and nervousness in his voice. He was very eager to touch this beautiful shadow leopard, but at the same time he was full of awe for it.

"Don't worry, I'm here, it won't bite you. My name is Ocus, and I'm an alchemist from the Kingdom of Thorn Flower. In addition, you need to improve your strength as soon as possible and practice hard. Because someone has left you an important task, we can only tell you this task when you become a low-level magician." Ocus said softly.

"Who left this task to me? Was it the master of the Frost Crown?" Kaisas asked curiously.

"Yes, you are very smart. He is now in a distant plane, so far that he needs to go through several plane transfers. We will not teach you any magical knowledge, because the spells you want to learn are all under Rhodes Castle!"

Kaisas was completely confused. He had never heard of planes or teleportation. But he didn't care about that now. He just wanted to touch the shadow leopard's fur.

The small figure walked over to the shadow leopard and touched its glossy black fur. The shadow leopard, named Fina, remained motionless, its long, thick tail twitching slightly. Touching it in the same direction felt incredibly smooth, while touching it against the grain felt hard and prickly.

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