Thanks to Elsa's slow and steady driving, Horus was able to appreciate the scenery of Ellington along the way.
This unique city had indeed given Horus a huge shock. It seemed that there were many new things everywhere, especially the products that obviously had traces of Alchemy in them. Every few days, they would give Horus some good ideas.
However, unlike a hundred years ago, after years of bitter training in the Northern Icefield, Horus's personality was no longer as crazy as before. Instead, he had gradually settled down, becoming more mature and charming.
If the current him appeared on the big screen of the magic projection, he would probably instantly become a charming middle-aged idol star. With a pair of deep eyes and a face that had experienced the vicissitudes of life, he would definitely be able to mesmerize those young ladies.
The current Horus had completely lost his sharpness from before. He had become more reserved and profound. After living in seclusion for so many years, he had enough time to reflect on everything that he had done in the past. He was very clear that the Wumianzhe that he had created had brought great harm to this world. If it weren't for the Dragons' intervention, Wumianzhe might have become the main culprit that destroyed Prandal.
After understanding everything that had happened in the past, Horus sealed away all the dangerous Alchemy that he had conceived and never tried it again. All these years, he had only been thinking about one problem, which was how to completely eliminate the threat of Wumianzhe.
However, before he could solve this problem, he discovered that his disciple, Aldrich Harris, had suddenly disappeared.
In the beginning, Horus didn't realize that his disciple had left. He only thought that his disciple couldn't stand the bitter training life and went out to relax. In the end, he didn't return for several years. Only then did Horus realize that something was wrong.
After careful inspection, Horus discovered that the handwritten book that recorded Wumianzhe seemed to have traces of being flipped through. Only then did Horus realize the seriousness of the problem.
In order to prevent any accidents from happening, Horus had no choice but to break the oath that he had made. He once again stepped onto this land and began to search for his disciple.
Unfortunately, Aldrich knew him too well. He also knew how to avoid being tracked down. Thus, Horus couldn't find any traces of Aldrich all the way to the south.
Fortunately, until now, there was no news of Wumianzhe wreaking havoc.
Thus, Horus decided to come to Ellington, the place where the Watcher lived …
The enchanted vehicle slowly came to a stop. Only then did Horus recollect himself. "Have we arrived?"
"No, this is the Mana Engineering Research Institute. It's quite a distance from my house. I'll get off the car to do something. Wait here for a moment."
Elsa said with a smile. She opened the car door and ran into the building in front of her.
"Magic Energy Engineering Research Institute?"
Horus' eyes lit up. Although he did not know what this place was, just by hearing the name, he knew that this was definitely a place filled with mystical knowledge!
If it weren't for the fact that he was worried that his sudden appearance would cause a misunderstanding, Horus would have gone in to take a look. He noticed that there were guards standing in front of the building. He was afraid that this was a very important institution.
A moment later, two figures walked out from inside. The person walking in front was carrying a large box. Even his body was blocked.
Elsa said, "That's why I said that I can move these things by myself. There's no need for you to help me move them …"
A calm voice came from behind the boxes. "Lady Elsa, please don't say anymore. Right now, I'm an atonement body. Moreover, I'm still an apprentice. Doing odd jobs here is what I should do … Put these things in the trunk?"
Hm?
Horus, who was in the car, was startled. This voice … seems a little familiar?
"Yes, put them in. I'll be using them later. Sigh, war is really annoying …"
"Lady Elsa, although this war was started by the Tang En Majesty, he must have had his reasons. The Tang En Majesty is a very great and benevolent king. If there's anyone who can save this world, it's probably him … Alright, Lady Elsa, I won't send you off. I'll go back and clean up …"
What a familiar voice …
Horus sat there in a daze. This voice had evoked memories from the depths of his heart. This voice seemed to belong to someone very important to him. However, he could not recall who it was …
Elsa smiled and waved her hand. "All right, all right. You can go back. Thank you, Rodrigues. When I get back, I'll put in a good word for you so that you can join the official project team as soon as possible."
"Thank you so much. To be honest, I can't wait to study that knowledge with them."
Horus was surprised to hear a trace of joy in the calm voice. However, Horus trembled as though he had been struck by lightning. He instantly rushed out of the car and exclaimed, "Teacher?!"
The man slowly turned around, revealing a slightly pale face. There was a hint of curiosity in his eyes. When he saw Horus, a trace of confusion flashed across Rodrigues's face. He frowned and pondered for a moment before coming to a realization.
It's not him?
No, that's not right! Although his appearance had changed slightly, that was clearly his teacher, Rodrigues!
Horus was pleasantly surprised. Never in his wildest dreams did he think that he would meet his teacher, who had mysteriously disappeared, here in this remote city!
It had to be said that a long time ago, Horus had thought that his teacher was no longer a match for the power of time and had died!
He was actually still alive?
"You are … … Horus."
Rodrigues finally pulled out a name from the corner of his memories. He gradually matched the name with the middle-aged man standing before him. "Yes, you are Horus, my only apprentice."
"Teacher! It really is you! "
At that moment, Horus had a very peculiar expression on his face. It appeared as though he wanted to express shock and ecstasy. However, after living in seclusion for so many years, he had lost the ability to express himself. Due to that, the muscles on his face contorted, giving him a very peculiar appearance.
Elsa blinked and asked in a whisper, "Hey, Rodrigues, do you have a grudge against your apprentice? Why do I think he looks like an enemy? "
"… … …"
Rodrigues was speechless. "Lady Elsa, you jest."
After saying that, he looked at Horus and asked, "Why are you here?"
"Teacher, I, I, I am here because … … I am here to look for an old friend."
Horus opened his mouth. However, that matter was too secretive and he could not casually talk about it.
Besides, during the second war of chaos, his teacher did not appear. In other words, he did not participate in that war and was not one of the people who knew about Wumianzhe. Could he reveal this information to him?
Not to mention, there were others around him.
Horus hesitated for a while before deciding to keep it a secret for the time being. At any rate, he had found his teacher. If there was an opportunity in the future, the two of them could sit together and slowly talk about it.
However …
"Teacher, why do you seem to be in a strange state?"
Horus changed the topic. He found that his teacher was in a very strange state. Although he appeared to be brimming with vitality, there was a very contradictory aura of death swirling around his body. And yet, there was no conflict between the two forces. It was too strange.
Rodrigues said in a self-deprecating manner, "Strange? I am now a lich. It is normal for me to feel strange. Rather, it would be more accurate to say that the reason I am in this state is all thanks to Tang En Majesty's power. "
"What?! Lich?! "
Horus was shocked. "You transformed yourself into a lich?!"
This news was so shocking that Horus couldn't even believe that it was true.
Although he knew that his teacher had once researched necromancy magic, he did not expect him to choose this path in the end!
Rodrigues waved his hand and said, "Clearly, it is true … … all right, I am very happy to see you. However, I need to go back and clean up the place. If you are interested, after I get off work in the afternoon, I will invite you to the tavern for a chat. We can drink and chat."
Although Horus was looking forward to drinking and chatting with his teacher, he noticed something even more annoying. "Teacher, what did you say just now? You are going to … … clean up the place? You, here, are going to personally clean up the research lab?! "
The excited Horus had thought that this Magical Engineering Research Institute was an organization led by his teacher! In all of Prandal, with the exception of his astonishingly talented teacher, who else could have created so many wondrous products?
However … … such a great teacher was going to personally clean up the place?
"It is not to clean up the research lab."
Horus breathed a sigh of relief.
"Rather, I need to clean up the entire Magical Engineering Research Institute."
Rodrigues calmly continued, "Truth be told, my current job here is to clean up the place, serve tea and do some odd jobs."
Pu!
Horus' chest tightened and he nearly coughed out a mouthful of blood.
What did he just hear? His great and omniscient teacher was working as a menial worker in the Magic Energy Engineering Research Institute?!
Who is he?! Could it be that he was blind and did not recognize his own teacher?!
He was Rodrigues Hornheim, the one who created the golden giant statue army!
"Teacher! You are … "
"No need to say anything more, Horus. I know what you want to say."
Rodrigues stopped Horus' words with waning interest. "There are too many things that you do not know … … if there is a chance, you can come here and see for yourself. When that time comes, you will know just how big the gap between us and him is … …"
Rodrigues suddenly recalled what Tang En had said and sighed. "… … we have been slapped to death by the tide of technological innovation."
"Him? The owner of this Magical Engineering Research Institute? "
Horus found it absurd that he could see a deep sense of admiration and adoration on his teacher's face.
Who is it? Who has the qualifications to do so?
"Mm."
Rodrigues nodded. "The Lord of Ellington, the Master of the Datang Chamber of Commerce, the Regent of the Irus Empire, Tang En Majesty."
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