After leaving with Phoebe, Han Shuo headed straight for the Babylon Academy of Magic and Force. However, Han Shuo once again avoided the front and planned on entering from a secluded corner in the back of the mountain.
When he and Phoebe had tangled together for a while in the forest, Han Shuo suddenly became vigilant. An unexplainable feeling of unease rose in his heart. This caused Han Shuo to immediately release the three original demons in his shock. The original demons flew out from the back of Han Shuo's neck and circled the entire forest once, but didn't discover anything.
However, the uneasy feeling in his heart didn't disappear just because the original demons didn't discover anything. That extremely uncomfortable feeling grew more and more intense, causing Han Shuo to feel quite apprehensive.
The Demonslayer Edge was already in his hand. Han Shuo took a deep breath and adjusted his facial features to their optimal state. He attempted to detect the abnormalities in his surroundings through his own eyes and shouted ahead of time, "Who's there? Come out!"
Han Shuo only shouted these words carelessly and didn't hold any hope. If it was an enemy, an enemy of this level would absolutely not appear because of a single word from Han Shuo.
However, contrary to Han Shuo's expectations, a low, sinister laugh suddenly sounded from within the dense forest as soon as he'd finished speaking. Then, a human figure gradually formed in the shadow of a large tree in front of Han Shuo.
"Little fellow, you're quite vigilant. How did you discover my existence?" After the human figure in the shadow of the tree gathered, a sinister old man with an exceedingly tall and skinny body walked out. This old man's hair and beard were ash-gray and his pupils were leaden. He looked as if he didn't have any life in him.
"Based on my intuition, who are you?" Han Shuo gripped the Demonslayer Edge tightly in his hand and stared unkindly at the gradually approaching old man, looking like he was about to make a move at any moment.
"I can give you the opportunity that you're lacking. I'm acquainted with Phoebe's master. I don't have any malicious intentions towards you. You don't have to be nervous! " From this person, Han Shuo could feel a strong sense of danger. This should be the most powerful person Han Shuo had encountered since he came to this world. Han Shuo even felt that if this old man made a move, he would not be able to escape death.
"Phoebe? You were sent here by Phoebe. What do you want? "Han Shuo resisted the urge to run away from this person and asked with a sullen face.
Suddenly, the old man stopped and did not continue forward. He only sized up Han Shuo, as if he was observing a rare commodity waiting to be sold at a high price. He nodded repeatedly. After a while, a smile blossomed on his face. However, this kind of smile from his sinister face only made people feel more sinister.
"Phoebe doesn't know of my existence, but I am well aware of some of your recent matters. I heard your conversation with Phoebe just now. I have a path for you to choose. However, once you choose this path, you may obtain everything you desire, but you may also die very quickly. "The old man looked at Han Shuo and said softly.
"Just who are you?" Han Shuo was a bit perplexed. He didn't know what the old man was after and immediately asked again.
"Brian. Both of my parents died when I was young. I was sold by my uncle to the necromancy major of the Babylon Academy of Magic and Force as an errand boy. After six years of life as an errand boy, you displayed extraordinary abilities during the trials in the Dark Forest. Apart from practicing necromancy magic, you also seem to have another miraculous training method … "
As the old man spoke of Han Shuo's background, Han Shuo's heart slowly sank. Apart from the secrets of the Little Skull and Han Shuo's trip to the cemetery of death, most of the things that Han Shuo had experienced during this period of time were spoken of. This made Han Shuo feel as if a pair of eyes were staring at him from the shadows. A kind of fear involuntarily arose in his heart.
"Just who are you?" Han Shuo opened his mouth to ask about his background for the third time.
"I'm called Candide and I belong to the Empire's' Dark Mantle 'organization. I take direct orders from His Majesty. Heh heh, there's a secret organization like this behind every country. I think you should be clear on the need for this kind of organization to exist. People from 'Shadow Ghost' have appeared in the Boozt Merchant Guild many times. Do you really think that we don't know about such a big commotion between you guys recently? "Old man Candide looked at Han Shuo with a smile that wasn't quite a smile as he spoke slowly.
Han Shuo was startled when he heard these words. He sighed inwardly and finally understood that he was still a bit too inexperienced. Han Shuo had never heard of the "Dark Mantle" organization, but he immediately understood after hearing Candide's words. This kind of organization was definitely similar to the Eastern Faction Guards and Western Faction Guards of China's ancient Ming Dynasty. It should be a state apparatus that directly answered to His Majesty the Emperor.
"Alright, what do you want from me?"
"I want to recruit you into our 'Dark Mantle'. I've investigated your background and it looks like there aren't any problems. I've been paying attention to you recently. I think that your style of doing things, in addition to some special abilities, is enough for you to be qualified to work in our 'Dark Mantle'. As long as you join our 'Dark Mantle' and make outstanding contributions to the Empire, you can obtain everything you want. "Candide stared at Han Shuo and extended an invitation.
Han Shuo's brow furrowed tightly as he began to carefully consider. Candide's invitation didn't seem as simple as it seemed on the surface, but with Han Shuo's status and strength, if an enormous organization like the "Dark Mantle" wanted to deal with him, only death would await Han Shuo.
Right now, a path was laid out in front of him. Although the road ahead was dangerous and filled with many uncertain factors, it was indeed a fortuitous opportunity. For the ambitious Han Shuo, this was indeed a strong temptation. After carefully weighing the pros and cons, Han Shuo felt that he didn't have much of a choice.
After a while, Han Shuo nodded his head resolutely and said lowly, "I agree."
"Very good. Although you'll face even more dangers in the future, as long as you climb high enough, you'll have the opportunity to see some beautiful sceneries that others will find difficult to see in their entire lives." Candide laughed lightly and took out a black iron medallion from his sleeve, handing it to Han Shuo. "This is the medallion that represents our identity as a member of the" Dark Mantle ". Take care of it. From today on, you're directly under my command. Your first mission is to pay attention to Duke's movements. Oh, the wind archmage that flew out of the house after you guys brought 'Shadow Ghost' to last night. "
The black iron medallion was extremely heavy in his hand. The words "Dark Mantle" were carved on the front, and the image of a crown was carved on the back. However, the crown was floating above a dark cloud, and the crown was also inky black.
"What's Duke's background? Where is he right now? How should I pay attention to his movements?" Han Shuo's heart jumped. He thought that if Duke discovered him, he'd be very surprised. He might even guess that the "Eye of Darkness" was in his hands. If he paid attention to this person, then Han Shuo would have to bear even more risks.
Hesitating for a moment, Candide explained, "Duke isn't someone from our Lancelot Empire. He's from the Kasi Empire and is an emissary from the Kasi Empire's Maya Magic Academy. He's come to your Babylon Academy of Magic and Force for a magical exchange. Of course, these are all excuses they've given themselves. Their true intentions are definitely not like this. However, they've hidden themselves very well, and we still don't know why they've come. That's why we need people to pay attention to them.
During this time, he'll frequently come to your Babylon Academy of Magic and Force. As a student there, it'll be convenient for you to keep an eye on him. Oh, right, since you've joined our "Dark Mantle", 'Shadow Ghost' won't have any more assassins looking for trouble with you. I'll negotiate with them and have them know their place. "
Nodding, Han Shuo said, "So that's how it is. Alright, I'll pay attention to Duke's movements. Then, if I discover anything out of the ordinary, how should I find you? "
"These are our three strongholds in the Empire. Destroy them immediately after you've seen them. You can use your identity token to communicate with the people inside. However, your current rank is too low and there are many things you don't have the authority to ask about. If you can advance to a higher position, you'll be able to use the Dark Mantle's resources and even directly mobilize the Empire's army. Heh heh, you have to work hard. "Candide said to Han Shuo.
A thin piece of paper fell into Han Shuo's palm. Han Shuo read it once and silently memorized it. He tore the paper into pieces in front of Candide and said, "Alright, my mind is a mess right now. I still need to think. If I discover anything out of the ordinary about Duke, I'll report it to you."
"Alright, I'll be leaving as well. We of the 'Dark Mantle' actually have a lot of freedom. We won't interfere with your personal matters and will only find you when there's a mission. Under normal circumstances, it won't affect your life. " After saying this, Candide was wrapped up in a cloud of black mist. His body became fainter and fainter as a faint magical fluctuation came from within. A light breeze blew past and he disappeared without a trace in front of Han Shuo, as if he'd never appeared.
Not long ago, Han Shuo had clearly understood what he needed under Phoebe's bewitchment. He hadn't thought that he'd be offered an olive branch as soon as he'd left Phoebe. After some persuasion from Candide, he'd joined the "Dark Mantle" organization. This made Han Shuo vaguely feel that something wasn't quite right. He couldn't help but suspect if Phoebe knew of Candide's existence. Otherwise, why would it be such a coincidence?
However, if Phoebe and Candide knew each other, then with Candide's enormous power, Phoebe wouldn't even be worth mentioning. Phoebe shouldn't have encountered so many troubles in succession. This made Han Shuo a bit puzzled.
In this forest, Han Shuo carefully organized his thoughts and went over everything that had happened during this period of time in his mind. Only then did he walk towards the Academy with a resolute expression.
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