Chapter 100

"I do not dare to ask for any reward."

"After leaving the underground this time, apart from fulfilling my teacher's wish to scatter his ashes in the Endless South Sea, I also hope to find my family," Sain respectfully replied.

Sain's answer made Midich nod, but then he shook his head.

Midich shook his head and asked, "As a mage, is your path of truth exploration to end here?"

Sain, seeing this, paused for a moment before answering, "In fact, my teacher left me a few magic books..."

Midich shook his head and said, "The path of truth exploration is arduous. Relying on just a few magic books, how can you reach the profound depths?"

This time, Sain lowered his head in silence, unsure of how to respond.

Midich continued, "Have you considered joining other magic organizations, or perhaps the Saint Tower Academy?"

Midich's question made Sain involuntarily look up at the Saint Tower mage.

Seeing the sincere expression on the other's face, Sain shook his head and said, "Not for now."

"Hmm, I see that your talent and character are both good. Have you considered joining the Dawn Saint Tower? I might be able to recommend you," Midich said with a smile.

Sain thought for a moment and still shook his head, saying, "I have just left the Black Magic Academy in Mithral City. I do not want to join any organization for now."

"Moreover, my family is north of the Dark Region, but the Dawn Saint Tower seems to be in the coastal area of the wizard world south of the Dark Region?"

Refusing the kindness of a Saint Tower mage was a challenge for Sain, but it was a decision he had to make.

There was no way around it; Sain had too many valuable items, and he couldn't expose Owl Seven casually.

The Saint Tower mage Midich in front of him was a good person, but could all the mages of the Dawn Saint Tower be so easy to get along with?

Sain was not that naive.

He still remembered how the peak third-level mage Romwalt of the Dawn Saint Tower had casually tried to kill them, the black magic apprentices, outside the Yellow Sand World.

This showed that Sain's identity as a black magic apprentice was still a significant weakness.

Including his bond with Owl Seven, it was impossible for him to abandon Seven.

Sain steeled himself to answer, and Midich's expression became quite interesting.

Midich even thought he had heard wrong and couldn't help but ask, "Really don't want to join? What if I were to be your mentor in the Dawn Saint Tower?"

Midich's expression clearly showed that he was almost writing on his face his desire to take Sain as a disciple.

Midich had studied magic for over five hundred years. In terms of age, he was about three hundred years younger than Sain's teacher, Moses.

However, this Saint Tower mage had walked much further and wider on the path of truth than Moses.

Alchemy was ultimately just an auxiliary means for mages to explore the mysteries of elements. For the enhancement of one's own life level and the acquisition of power, the traditional elemental path was still the main focus.

With Midich's strength, he was more than capable of being Sain's teacher.

Moreover, Midich's future was limitless. Perhaps in a few decades, the current second-level mage Midich would become a third-level grand mage.

However, Sain still firmly shook his head and replied, "Thank you for your kindness, Master, but I already have a teacher."

Sain's answer made Midich sigh deeply.

He looked at the urn on Sain's back, his mind filled with thoughts.

In fact, Midich's admiration for Sain's respect for his teacher had been touched.

Midich's teacher had passed away one hundred and fifty years ago.

Back then, Midich had also followed his teacher's last wish and scattered his ashes in a specific area.

Looking at Sain, Midich recalled his past. Combined with Sain's character and qualities, which indeed suited him, Midich had the idea of taking him as a disciple.

But it was a pity...

Midich felt that Sain's refusal was due to not understanding the weight of a peak second-level mage and the status and strength of the Dawn Saint Tower.

However, Midich did not intend to continue persuading Sain. The bond between master and disciple could not be forced.

Moreover, Sain was right about one thing: his identity as a black magic apprentice from Mithral City was indeed a problem.

Otherwise, even if he went to the Dawn Saint Tower, Sain would still have some trouble.

Midich could protect him for a while, but not for a lifetime.

Ultimately, one must rely on oneself.

Sain's refusal to join the Dawn Saint Tower made Midich not want to stay any longer.

Moreover, the battle in the Yellow Sand World might have already begun, and Midich needed to hurry to the Shadow Valley.

Taking one last look at Sain, Midich said, "This Saint Light Emblem was made by me personally. It contains a single Light Revival spell."

"This can be considered a reward for the information you provided about the Yellow Sand World. Of course, if you change your mind in the future and want to join the Dawn Saint Tower, this can serve as a letter of recommendation."

After tossing a silver emblem, which emitted a strong light element force, to Sain, Midich turned to leave.

However, just before leaving, Midich seemed to remember something and added, "You said your family is north of the Dark Region, which is also one of the reasons you do not want to join the Dawn Saint Tower."

"Um... I have acquaintances in several magic organizations north of the Dark Region, including a newly built Azure Source Saint Tower."

"If you want to join any of those organizations or the Azure Source Saint Tower, you can show them my Saint Light Emblem. They should give me this favor." With that, Midich transformed into a beam of white elemental light and left.

Sain bowed deeply in the direction Midich had gone, then looked down at the emblem in his hand.

"Saint Light Emblem, huh? What a good person..." Sighing softly, Sain walked toward the final passage leading to the surface.

...

The darkness and danger of the underground world ultimately became a thing of the past.

When Sain emerged from the cave passage and greeted the light.

Apart from the initial moment of brightness and warmth, which made Sain slightly uncomfortable, he soon opened his eyes to take in everything around him.

The warm sunlight and comfortable temperature were far more pleasant than the scorching sun of the Yellow Sand World.

Before Sain now lay an endless expanse of lush green fields, and in the distance, several meandering, long, and narrow rivers.

Even the air was sweeter.

Sain took a deep breath and strode forward, ready to embrace a new life.