Chapter 1165 - 83: Flipping the Table and Starting the Fight!

Chapter 1165: Chapter 83: Flipping the Table and Starting the Fight!

Dungeon.

Airenicas’s dungeon excavation project has only just begun to take shape, with many areas not yet developed. Even in the corners, there are a few clay golems that have not yet been activated. On the walls of the dungeon, there are unique crystal conduits, and near the edges is an energy device that resembles a vertical energy pillar, which can charge the golem puppets and supply the energy needs of the dungeon.

"What talent!"

"This is exactly the kind of research talent I need most," Duncan thought, quite delighted.

BOSS of course is BOSS.

Without some real skills, one has no qualification to become one of the final bosses.

However, at this moment, Airenicas felt uneasy at heart. He turned his head and glared at the vampire queen Barri beside him, cursing inwardly, "Fool!"

"How can there be such strong individuals in the Shadow Thief Guild!"

"If they were from the Shadow Thief Guild, we wouldn’t be able to establish ourselves in this city."

The Am Shadow Thieves are well-known.

But not many experts.

Airenicas gave the vampire queen Barri a signal with his eyes to have her restrain her hostility, and then slightly bowed his head to Duncan, asking, "May I ask where you are from?"

This city doesn’t have influential figures like this.

Duncan observed his surroundings with interest, admiring the dungeon’s energy conduits, exposing his back completely to this powerful mage. However, he dared not act rashly because the red dragon Felkragg and the demigod witch demon Congus were staring at him intently. Any movement would trigger Congus’s binding spell.

The situation fell into a brief silence.

Duncan remained silent, and Airenicas dared not interrupt. Only after recording all these items in dimensional layer archives did Duncan turn around and calmly state, "Bottomless Abyss."

Bottomless Abyss?

Even the legendary level elven arch-mage like Airenicas couldn’t help but feel a chill down his spine upon hearing about the Bottomless Abyss.

This man indeed isn’t human!

At least mortals don’t possess such formidable power.

Duncan turned to size up the other party, as if his gaze penetrated Airenicas’s soul, calmly saying, "Your soul seems to have lost some essence."

"Do you need me to help you?"

Upon hearing Duncan’s words, Airenicas was quite startled, his expression serious as he said, "Are you able to help me restore my soul?"

Duncan shook his head and replied, "I cannot."

"But I can offer you some assistance."

Upon this, Duncan gently raised his hand, and a unique magic book appeared before him, immediately presented to Airenicas.

—— "Soul Anatomy Research Record."

—— "The Essence of Divine Power."

Two seemingly casually recorded notes were offered before Airenicas. As he glanced at them, his face changed involuntarily, showing the expert’s hand at work reveals their prowess. The extensive studies on divine power align with his conclusions, and some casual notes reveal the book owner’s profound magic knowledge.

Duncan didn’t exhibit any mage-like qualities.

Airenicas didn’t believe Duncan could have written such profound magic notes, so he flipped to the final page, indeed finding the magic imprints left by a true master.

—— Tasha.

Upon seeing this secret technique mark, Airenicas was shocked, muttered, "Tasha’s Hideous Laughter?"

"Witch Queen Egger Vulfu?!"

"What is your relation to the Witch Queen?"

Any mage is bound to know the famous names of magic like Duncan, Tasha, Bigby, and Mavov.

Duncan displayed a faint, inexplicable smile, calmly saying, "You should ask what relation the Witch Queen has with me."

One among many lovers.

Currently the most powerful companion in terms of combat strength, originally unmatched, but now the Star Queen Movil equals her.

Of course, excluding divine spirits, divine spirits are not considered lovers in Duncan’s eyes.

Airenicas attempted to probe Duncan’s true strength, but he could not see through it; eventually, he had to reluctantly give up, hesitantly asking, "Are you a demigod? Or a lord of the Bottomless Abyss?"

Duncan shook his head and said, "Neither."

"Just like you."

"I am an Ascender."

Ascender?

This title isn’t really widespread in the realm of Ferren, but Airenicas understood upon hearing it. Ascenders refer to those ambitious individuals desiring to ascend to godhood.

If the rules don’t allow ascension, then all ascenders are schemers, sources of chaos.

In other words, ascenders not permitted are villainous bosses.

Those in power don’t wish to see newcomers challenging their authority and status, and the threshold to become an ascender is very high, with most ascenders ending up dead.

"What brings you here?" Airenicas didn’t understand why such a prominent figure sought him out.

Although he indeed had some fame as a legendary mage, it wasn’t enough to attract such a strong contender.

Airenicas’s fame was limited to the primary material plane, especially near the Elf Kingdom, and he was not prominent in other dimensions.

"I’ve come for you."

Duncan glanced at him a bit, calmly saying, "I need a legendary mage to work for me."

"And you happen to fit the bill."

Upon hearing this, Airenicas showed a peculiar expression, slowly saying, "And if I refuse?"

Speaking, he was already prepared for battle.

The chain accident technique was ready.

Airenicas wasn’t confident in defeating Duncan before him, but he’d surely not be unable to escape; mages of this level have numerous means to save their lives, though the vampire queen Barri beside him might have difficulty escaping.

At worst, start anew.