There was no difference from the previous test. First was the test of mental strength. Han Shuo's mental strength had indeed reached the grand magus level, so he easily passed the mental strength test.
The next necromancy magic test was just as simple. Necromancy magic of the necromancy grand magus level was most representative of an even more powerful summoning technique. After Han Shuo's incantation, an old fey zombie suddenly descended from another dimension. The old fey zombie's unique appearance represented everything.
Without a doubt, the appearance of the old fey zombie proved Han Shuo's strength. Ares stared deeply at the old fey zombie and felt the dense aura of death coming from it. He nodded his head in astonishment and said to Han Shuo, "Not bad. You have indeed become a grand magus necromancy. Unbelievable!"
Carlos' eyes sparkled with a strange light as he stared deeply at Han Shuo. After a while, he sighed and said, "Your reputation is well-deserved. It seems that your achievements today were not due to luck. Congratulations, Brian."
Han Shuo politely nodded his head to Carlos and said with a smile, "Many thanks."
"Alright, there are no problems. Wait a moment, I will immediately help you with the proper procedures." Ares said this to Han Shuo, then went straight up to the next floor. He should be busy with Han Shuo's ranking at the Magic Association.
After Ares left, Carlos looked at Han Shuo and hesitated for a while. Then he opened his mouth and said to Han Shuo, "Brian, are you on very good terms with Prince Lawrence?"
Han Shuo was startled. He didn't know why Carlos would say this. He nodded his head and looked at Carlos in astonishment, saying, "That's right. What's the matter?"
"There's something I don't know if I should say or not." Carlos had a difficult expression on his face as he hesitated.
"Hehe, no harm. Just say it." Han Shuo smiled. The doubts in his heart grew larger and larger.
Carloze's expression turned serious. He looked deeply at Han Shuo and said, "Then I'll be straightforward. Among the four princes, Prince Lawrence has the least hope of inheriting the throne. In addition, due to Lawrence's special identity, he would be the first to suffer if His Majesty passed away. Forgive me for saying too much, but it's best if you don't get too close to Prince Lawrence. Playing it safe is the best course of action for your Brettel City. "
Before coming to Ossen City, Han Shuo had already understood Lawrence's predicament from Emily's letter. When Han Shuo first came into contact with Lawrence, he understood that such a day would come sooner or later due to his illegitimate status. Candide had also reminded Han Shuo before. Han Shuo naturally understood that with Lawrence's status, it would be much more difficult for him to inherit the throne compared to other princes.
However, Lawrence had treated Han Shuo well all these years. Han Shuo had also promised Lawrence that he would do his best to help him. When Han Shuo had entered Brettel City, Lawrence had spared no effort to help him. Now that Lawrence had truly fallen into a predicament, Han Shuo couldn't just sit by and do nothing no matter what.
"Thank you for your reminder. However, I am a person who knows how to repay favors. Prince Lawrence has helped me before. When he is in danger, no matter how dangerous or disadvantageous it is to me, I will still help him. This is my principle of conduct and will never change. Hehe, but thank you. "Han Shuo looked at Carloze with a smile, expressing his attitude.
Carloze sighed lowly and nodded, saying, "Brian, I express my admiration for your actions. However, you should still carefully consider this matter. This matter doesn't just involve you alone. Once Lawrence is no longer in power, you, your Brettel City, and your friends will all be implicated because of this matter. Sometimes, people not only live for themselves, but also for others. "
Carloze's words were reasonable, but Han Shuo still wouldn't change his mind just because of these words. The current Brettel City was incomparably sturdy. In addition, Han Shuo also had the Cemetery of Death to rely on. Even if the situation really reached the situation Carloze had spoken of, Han Shuo was still confident that he could bring everyone by his side away.
"I am very grateful for your good intentions. Hehe, but I usually don't regret my decision once I've made it. Even if it's a wrong decision, I will still be wrong to the end!" Han Shuo's expression didn't change. He obviously hadn't been shaken by Carloze's words and calmly replied.
With Han Shuo's words, Carloze knew that it was useless to try and persuade him any further. He helplessly sighed and said, "I really don't want to become enemies with you. However, if the situation continues to develop like this, I'm afraid that some things really won't be up to us. Ai!"
"What are you talking about? You two are rare geniuses in the Lancelot Empire. Hehe, it seems that magic geniuses exist in every country. Brian, you're only twenty years old, yet you're actually able to become a grand magus necromancer. You're even more of a freak." At this time, Ares walked down from upstairs and chuckled as he spoke to the two.
"It's nothing. Mister Ares, Brian, I still have some matters to attend to. Goodbye." Carloze bowed to Ares and Han Shuo respectively and directly went downstairs to leave.
Han Shuo looked at Carloze's departing figure and understood that this person definitely supported one of the other three princes. Otherwise, he wouldn't have said those words. It was because Carloze saw Han Shuo's strength in his eyes, or perhaps because he didn't want to create a strong opponent, that's why he had advised Han Shuo in such a manner.
However, for Han Shuo, after entering the separate demon realm, he wouldn't necessarily lose even if he faced a sacred swordmaster. A wind grand magus like Carloze, who had just advanced to grand magus, was simply not Han Shuo's match. Therefore, Han Shuo didn't pay too much attention to Carloze.
"Brian, your information has been re-recorded. From now on, you're a grand magus necromancer. Here, this is your new medal and certificate. You can have your own magic robe embroidered with the symbol of a grand magus necromancer. " Ares chuckled as he looked at Han Shuo, handing over the proof of Han Shuo's new rank to Han Shuo.
"Thank you, Mister Ares!" Han Shuo expressed his thanks, then said, "Alright, I'll be leaving as well."
"Wait!" Ares smiled as he shouted, "Your Dean Emma and I are good friends. She erected a statue of you in your academy, and Dean Emma came over last time to confirm your rank. If you don't mind, I'll give her your latest information. Hehe, this will help raise your status in the Babylon Academy of Magic and Force. "
Han Shuo blanked, then nodded with a smile, "That's up to you. Hehe, I have no objections. However, Dean Emma already knows of my new strength. I think it doesn't matter whether you inform her or not. "
"If that's the case, hehe, then forget it." Ares smiled, then said, "Alright, go about your business. I hope that the next time you come to confirm your rank as a sacred magus, I'll still be alive to confirm it for you. That would be my greatest honor."
Han Shuo smiled and chuckled, "I hope so. However, Mister Ares, you have to live a few more days!"
After saying this, Han Shuo didn't continue to stay in the Magic Association. He directly went downstairs and headed outside.
Carlos had already left with a group of servants downstairs. When Han Shuo came downstairs, the young girl obviously knew that Han Shuo had successfully confirmed his new rank. She looked at Han Shuo with adoration and said excitedly, "You're really amazing. I've worked here for many years, but I've never seen such a young grand magus like you!"
Han Shuo nodded at the young girl implicitly and didn't say much. He smiled and left through the door, heading straight for the Dark Mantle headquarters.
Mount Ordas, Dark Mantle headquarters.
This time, when Han Shuo came over and flashed his identity card, he immediately received a special reception. One of the members brought Han Shuo in a certain direction.
"My Lord, please wait a moment. I'll go pass on the message." The Dark Mantle member brought Han Shuo to a wide stone door and spoke respectfully to Han Shuo.
Separated by a wide stone wall, Han Shuo could sense a few powerful auras coming from within. Han Shuo could generally remember people he knew. Even if they were separated by a great distance, he could still distinguish them through their auras. After reaching the separate demon realm, his consciousness had reached the large success stage. Han Shuo could even more easily distinguish the different auras on everyone's bodies. Separated by a stone door, there was a complicated magical boundary set up. However, it couldn't prevent Han Shuo's consciousness from sensing it.
"Alright, go ahead." Han Shuo nodded and said to the member who led the way.
The current Han Shuo's status was no longer the same as before. Within the Dark Mantle, a Dark Sun envoy was definitely one of the higher ups. Han Shuo had successfully advanced to a Second Dark Sun envoy after disrupting Celt's operation in the underground world. In the entire Dark Mantle, there weren't many Second Dark Sun envoys like Han Shuo. This member naturally treated Han Shuo very carefully and respectfully.
From this member's mouth, Han Shuo learned that the three heavyweights of the Dark Mantle had gathered here. Even some of the retired senior figures were present. It seemed that they were discussing some important matter. In the entire Dark Mantle organization, the lowest rank that could participate in this discussion was a Third Dark Sun envoy. However, this member knew that Han Shuo's identity was a bit special, so he went in to inform him.
Han Shuo's consciousness could sense the presence of Candide and Emily, as well as the not-so-friendly Cecilia. Other than that, he was unfamiliar with the other presences. However, for these people to gather here, there must be something important to discuss. This much was certain.
The Dark Mantle headquarters was heavily guarded, and there were even more complicated and strange magical boundaries set up inside. Han Shuo didn't release his mystical demons to eavesdrop, but only stood outside and waited.
After a while, that member and another person walked out. This person was extremely robust and in the prime of his life. From his coarse palms, one could tell that he used a heavy weapon. He had a luxuriant beard. After coming over, he nodded at Han Shuo and said, "Brian, right? Follow me. "
After saying this, he said to the member who brought Han Shuo over, "Alright, there's nothing else for you to do here."
As they walked inside, the robust man opened his mouth to introduce himself, "Like you, I'm also a Second Dark Sun envoy. Hehe, there's an oral order from above. Bring you in."
This was an extremely spacious passageway. The walls of the passageway were lined with powerful crossbows and all kinds of small magical cannons, as well as all kinds of hidden magical boundaries. If one didn't have the qualifications to enter, Han Shuo dared to guarantee that if an unfamiliar person were to accidentally enter, only death would be waiting for them.
After passing through this spacious passageway, they arrived at another large door guarded by two members. The member who led the way pointed at the open door and said to Han Shuo, "You can go in."
Han Shuo was startled. He looked at this person and said, "You're not going in with me?"
He smiled wryly and shook his head, helplessly replying, "I don't have the qualifications to enter. Although I'm a Second Dark Sun envoy like you, I can only stay here to guard. Hehe, who asked you to have a good guide? The higher-ups didn't allow me to enter."
After hearing his words, Han Shuo couldn't help but become speechless. He then smiled apologetically at him and didn't say anything else as he walked inside.
As soon as Han Shuo's footsteps landed, a formation suddenly activated. When a white light flashed, Han Shuo found himself in a sealed spacious stone room.
The stone room was the size of a basketball court. There were tables and chairs made of white marble in the surroundings. The tables were filled with all kinds of snacks and fruits. Around a large rhombus-shaped table were thirteen chairs. Each chair had a person sitting on it. At this moment, all thirteen people were looking at Han Shuo in unison.
At one corner of the rhombus-shaped table sat the three heavyweights of the Dark Mantle. They were Candide, Amyes, and Cecilia. Emily sat upright on the other side. Her bright eyes only shot a glance at Han Shuo before subconsciously turning her head away. She was probably trying to avoid arousing suspicion, lest someone see through her.
These thirteen people were the true upper echelons of the Dark Mantle. Among them, Emily, the lowest ranked, had advanced to a Third Dark Sun envoy. Candide, Cecilia, and the others were the highest ranked Fifth Dark Sun envoys.
However, when Han Shuo glanced at them, he suddenly discovered that the three heavyweights, Candide, Amyes, and Cecilia, weren't sitting in the main seats. Two unprepossessing old men were sitting in the most distinguished seats. Han Shuo had seen one of them before. It was the smiling old man who guarded the Dark Mantle's stronghold in the Valley of Sunshine.
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