159: Chapter 94 Ancestors_2 159: Chapter 94 Ancestors_2 “Yes, that’s right.”
Leon handed the torch to the girl beside him, “Hold my hand, and just follow me straight ahead.”
Olivia looked at his outstretched palm…
The girl’s cheeks, hidden under the flickering light, subtly reddened.
She obediently grasped his palm, and though separated by the thick hand armor, her heart still beat with an inexplicable nervousness.
Leon lifted his fingertips and traced the Dharma Seal of identity recognition on the rock wall.
(Ancient Lorelette Language) “Paying respects to Lady Netti, a place of seclusion, please open the path for us…”
As the correct spell was recited, Leon tightened his grip on the girl beside him and pulled her directly toward the solid rock wall.
There was no collision with any obstacle.
Leon’s body, before Olivia’s astonished eyes, merged into the rock wall like sinking into water, creating rippling waves, and then, she too was pulled in.
Everything went dark before the girl’s eyes, and when her vision cleared, the sight in front of her was illuminated by a soft radiance.
The place was still the same, but instead of the mountain rock, there stood a magnificent towering spire.
The surrounding light emanated from mysterious crystals circling the top of the tower.
Olivia looked back at the path they had taken.
A surreal, hazy light screen was enveloping the platform in front of the tower.
Through what seemed like a transparent film, the long steps leading down to the Fountain Square were still visible.
The girl felt a spine-tingling excitement.
This immersive and marvelous experience was even more astonishing to her than her companion’s previous spell of manipulating objects out of thin air.
With a release of her palm, Olivia turned and saw Leon approaching the grand entrance of the tower, raising his hand to push the massive door.
The girl lowered her gaze, feeling a mix of hope and loss as she squeezed her palm.
But she quickly shook off her regret and hurried after him.
The creaking grand doors opened, and the magic crystals around the dome of the hall still illuminated the resplendent Mage Hall.
Leon entered the circular hall and looked around.
He didn’t see Lola, wondering if she might be in the workshop above.
He was about to take Olivia upstairs, but glancing around, Leon spotted a distinct golden halo on the Mage Throne, so he approached to investigate.
Stepping onto the throne’s platform, he saw what was indeed Lady Lola’s golden Magic Card.
Leon felt a bit disappointed; he had forgotten to consider Miss Mage’s present-world time, perhaps unfortunately coinciding with her spiritual body’s resting period returning to the Netti Card.
Picking up the card from the seat, Leon suddenly noticed that the originally semi-transparent crystal face of the card now had a detailed dynamic portrait similar to a standing painting.
The exquisite card depicted a portrait of Miss Lola, dressed in a platinum Magic Robe, her expression serene with eyes closed, her hand holding a grand golden scepter, her long white hair flowing gently behind her with the magic light.
“How beautiful, is this also a kind of Magic Item?” Olivia asked, glancing sideways at the card in Leon’s hand, admiring its exquisite appearance.
“Yes, it also houses a friend of mine, though she might still be resting,” Leon replied, turning it over to the other side.
Expecting to see a similar portrait on the back, he was surprised to find a white Holy Sun Wheel instead.
Leon examined it, feeling it looked very familiar.
…Isn’t this the Church’s Holy Sun Wheel?
Before he could wonder whether the emblem on the back was made by Miss Lora, the Netti Card in his hand burst into a dazzling light.
Unlike the first time he summoned the Spiritual Body, where the noise was astonishing, the Netti Card disintegrated into golden particles that flew up into the air, whirling together with the light of magic, and in an instant, the familiar petite figure reappeared, as the girl in the white robe floated gently down from mid-air.
Leon was momentarily stunned and reflexively raised his hands to catch Miss Lora, who was falling in front of him.
His arms securely cradled the shoulders and legs of the young mage.
Before he even realized it, he had already held her light body in a princess carry.
Her snow-white hair cascaded over Leon’s arms, and Lora, holding her Magic Wand, stared blankly at his face.
Leon immediately felt awkward, “Ah…
sorry, I was afraid you’d fall.”
“It’s okay, actually, I can fly,” Lora blinked her golden eyes.
No wonder the weight in his hands felt as light as a feather, she was floating…
Unable to keep gazing directly at the beautiful face of Miss Mage so close by, Leon quickly loosened his left hand and let her legs down to the ground.
Beside him, witnessing the transformation of a card in his hand into a beautiful and noble, white-haired girl, Olivia covered her mouth, too surprised to speak.
To divert from his inadvertent action, Leon changed the subject, “This is Lola, my mage friend, and arguably the current owner of this Mage Tower.”
“Hello, Miss Lola, it’s my first time meeting you, I hope my sudden visit hasn’t disturbed your rest.”
Coming to her senses, Olivia saw the white-haired, wand-holding mage girl dressed more elaborately than a noble, hesitated for a moment, then put her hands together in front and bowed respectfully.
“Don’t be nervous, Olivia, I’m not a noble,” Lola explained softly, understanding the girl’s sudden cautious demeanor.
Leon mention me to you?” Olivia asked, puzzled.
“You’re meeting Lola for the first time today, but she’s seen you before, it’s a long story, I’ll explain later,” Leon laughed.
After saying this, he looked back at Miss Mage, “I’m glad you appeared just in time, I was afraid I came here tonight for nothing.”
“It’s no coincidence, I sensed your approach, and just making a brief appearance using the tower’s Magic Techniques, the earth’s veins can still hold.”
Lola walked to the throne, touched the hem of her robe, and sat down.
“I see, well, while you’re here, I better discuss matters with you…” Leon shared news about the Farolis Family planning to develop the town castle and voiced his concerns about the Mage Tower.
Lola listened quietly, reassuring, “Don’t worry, I’ve activated the tower’s full defense system using the earth’s veins, even if another Spellcaster as powerful as Aphrodite approached, they would have to work hard to break these Magic Techniques, ordinary people can’t disturb me.”
“That’s good, but these days, as you’ve been researching Lady Aphrodite’s magic in the tower, have you made any new discoveries?” Leon asked then.
Miss Mage nodded, “I’ve replicated the process of making the Netti Card, but the materials that make up this card fostering my Spiritual Body, even in the era Aphrodite and I lived, are too precious, there aren’t enough materials left in the tower to create another artifact of that strength.”
“Of course, I can still make something with similar initial inspiration as the Netti Card, like a Magic Container.
Come with me,” Lola rose from her seat.
Leon followed, but turned to see Olivia still standing there.
“…I’ll just wait for you downstairs.”
Olivia waved to Leon, not wanting her curiosity to interfere with his discussion with the mysterious Miss Mage.
Before Leon could respond, Lola turned back and beckoned the girl, “Come along too, Miss Olivia, I have something to confirm with you.”
“Me?” Olivia pointed at herself, full of surprise.
“Yes, it’s just a guess, but there’s a high probability,” Lola nodded.
She then told the golden-haired girl, “The concentration of Magic Element inside you is astoundingly dense by normal human standards.
Considering the region where you were born, if it is as I suspect, you might be the descendant of someone I knew well, I might know your ancestor.”