Ch 9

After submitting a tiny portion of his research which allowed him to be recognized as an Official Magus by the clock tower, Cael left the tower and brought a property in Scotland. He shifted his workshop to his new residence.

Currently, Cael is checking a book and thought

'This description .... Magus of flowers?....No wonder the pleasure almost destroyed my mind. Did Merlin deliberately do this? I'm after all an outsider in this world but this is all just speculation. Still, this explains why ritual didn't make me feel disgusted even after all that sex and debauchery'

Cael closed the book. Merlin, the inhuman existence who has the coveted Clairvoyance on the level that he can view everything in the 'present', including the present of infinite parallel worlds.

Due to circumstances, he's now imprisoned outside Reality in 6th dimension. So, now he can view the past, present, and future of the Age of man since this is just a 3-dimensional world.

'There's also that king of magecraft, will of Earth, Will of Mankind, Counter guardians, Zelretch... Still, since they didn't interfere with me it means I'm recognized as the existence of this world. That doesn't mean, I'm safe though. Reaching the root is the only way to truly ensure my safety '

After contemplating. He dived into his Research on Blood magecraft and Alchemy.

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In a small cottage, sounds of telephone rang.

"Hello?" Cael answered he didn't remember giving his number to anyone.

"Senpai~" A shrill reply made him wince.

"I'm not going to ask where you got my number, Daphne. So, please get to the point " Cael sighed. He only spend a decade in Japan while he have a lifetime of experience as a Mexican So, he didn't stick to many of the Japanese traditions.

"Senpai, It's been a year since we met. Why don't we meet and discuss magical theory? I even have a guest"

'What is she scheming this time?' He thought before he accepted.

Daphne is someone who doesn't like to do things without any ulterior motives not that it's bad. In fact, People like them have the highest survival rate in this world but being part of the scheme bugs Cael.

He only accepted it because he glimpsed a fraction of the near future with Alchemy. It's not on the level of the Grandmasters but it is enough for him to deduce the benefits he will get.

Looking at blood spilled on the board, Cael got annoyed.

'The damned of the order meets the fallen heiress. Together shall bring forth the disaster to the depraved. For you shall gain the path you crave as the ultimate prize for the service you will provide'

Though, he didn't like the information which is so vague yet simple. He felt something is better than knowing nothing about his future.

The only thing he knows for sure is he's the so-called 'Damned of the order' and there will be a battle.

Now that Daphne called him, he got a clue.

Daphne is the third generation member of her family, as an alchemist family she is supposed to join Atlas but something happened which led to her ending up in Clocktower.

She also didn't possess a family crest up to his knowledge. So, he's sure she's the fallen heiress, she must have a family member that is better than her.

The timing also matches.

"Let's see how it goes. I can even test my new blood magecraft in a battle"

England, Nathon Street.

An attractive male in a pristine white suit entered a Book cafe which has a signboard saying closed.

Cael saw Daphne speaking with someone on the table while the entire shop is surrounded by the bounded field.

"Hey Daphne, It's been a year since we met" 

"Oh my~, Senpai, is that really you~, You've become extremely handsome"

Cael cringed inside, he really hates Daphne's annoying attitude. Then again, that attitude is what lets others guard down.

"I still can't get used to your annoying way of speaking Daphne. I've only spent a decade in Japan and I don't even know half the honorifics. Anyway, why don't you introduce this gentleman over here"

He didn't bother learning that much Japanese knowing it is a ticking time bomb stay there spending most of the time scheming to get out of there.

"Oh Right. Senpai, meet my fiancee, Zacrius Livingvine. Dear, this is the one I've been talking about, Cael Arsya, the beauty Magus"

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Livingvine "

Zacrius is a young handsome man with typical blonde hair and blue eyes. His buff frame is covered by traditional noble suits used by magus which are mystic codes used for storing prana to cast spells.

Zacrius gave a nod to Cael and gestured for him to sit down.

"He's not much of a talker but hey, he's open-minded" Daphne praised him as she leaned on his arm.

Cael is surprised to see a noble magus who is well-behaved and not an asshole, It is refreshing for once.

"So, what is this about? I know you didn't invite me just to 'discuss magical theory ' "

"Let me explain, Mr. Arsya. We plan on an expedition inside the ruins found in Krynn town. It's a small countryside in the US. What it contains is a mystery. So, if you join us you may gain benefits or even lose your life. " Zarcius said coming straight to the point without beating around the bush.

'I may find 'the depraved' in these ruins. Since I'm already in front of the 'fallen heiress'. That means the 'prize' is whatever is in the ruins.' After thinking for a while Cael agreed.

" I accept, is there anyone else joining the expedition and how do we share the loot if we find something?" He asked.

Daphne replied to his queries "Not really, it's just three of us. As for loot, finders are keepers. No need for any contracts or such since the mystery might be a hoax. So, do we have a deal?"

"Alright, then. When do we start the expedition?"

Cael left the Cafe and prepared for the expedition. He mainly filled his briefcase with auxiliary mystic codes he created in his spare time.

His 'Water' alignment and 'Logic' origin combined with his powerful Magic circuits made his alchemy extremely powerful.

In two days' time, he stocked up all his prana.

Soon, the trio began there journey to unites states.

"We could have taken a flight, you know?" Cael asked as he played with a golden rubix cube.

"That would hurt my pride as a magus. Besides, the secret of ruins is only known to me. So, we can take our time" Zacrius replied to Cael.

All three of them are currently travelling under the guise of a party cruise. Cael didn't question how Zacrius got the information since every magus has their secrets.

The journey continued for 2 months before they finally reached the US.