Lord of Mysterious Wizard
Chapter 287: 286: The Antique Apprentice (4000-word plea for monthly tickets!)

Chapter 287: Chapter 286: The Antique Apprentice (4000-word chapter plea for monthly tickets!)

“The night when the Mysterious Meteor streaked across the Origin Blue Star for the second time, and the Purple Moon Radiance was completely devoured, Immortal Count Samuel Winston will return from Purgatory, reclaim the Divine Blood, and resurrect his beloved, his daughter Diana Winston…”

“The loss of the Purple Moon’s radiance refers to the Red Moon Day, seven days from now.”

“That day is the day of prophecy, the deadline for Samuel Winston’s return.”

“Until then, no matter what you do, you can’t affect Samuel, who is in another world or dimension; as for what to do after the day of prophecy arrives to lift the curse, all that has nothing to do with old Granny here.”

“Only because I was promised unlimited comic book access and Winston Town has a nice environment did I decide to be the guide.”

“According to the deal with Granny, this Sanctuary will be the shelter for you and Sally for the next seven days; you can come here whenever you face any danger.”

“As for other times, there are no restrictions; if you wish to leave, no one will stop you.”

“Also, here is the key to your residence; inside is a gift from Merada for you.”

After finishing the last sentence, Tree Demon Granny made a gesture and a key fell out of nowhere, caught by Tang Qi.

At this moment, the Demon, who showed no age and seemed no different from humans, left behind the bureaucratic formalities and her kindly smile returned. She didn’t continue to talk to Tang Qi but seemed to know that he would be lost in thought.

She directly picked up two comic books, handing one to Sally – it was the “Merada’s Great Adventure” that Sally was previously holding, then put down.

The other was the one Granny herself was reading, titled “Detective and Witch,” seemingly a romance comic.

With a touch of her Magic Wand, the vanished table and tea reappeared, even more plentiful than before. This seemed to be her true attitude, business-like with Tang Qi but very warm and fond of Sally, not only because the young girl indeed was adorable to Granny.

Probably also because Granny mistakenly thought Sally was a comic book lover just like her, earnestly promoting her idol Esmeralda’s comic collection.

At this moment, Tang Qi indeed fell into deep thought.

Conspiracy?

No, what Tang Qi sensed was the aroma of an open plot.

He had originally thought that in Winston Town, the Witch Group must have made plenty of arrangements, such as those against the descendants of the twelve patriarchs, against the Immortal Earl Winston, against the curse.

Otherwise, why make such a fanfare to confront the “Immortal Council” and the other seven Ancestor Descendants.

Even to the point of sacrificing three witches.

And Tang Qi believed that more than just Elena and the other two were sacrificed to divert the descendant of the twelve patriarchs.

The Witch Group paid these prices to have Tang Qi and Sally enter Winston Town and to meet the guide, the “Tree Demon Granny.”

Yet to be told, there are no restrictions, no need for any setups?

“It’s getting interesting, is it due to some divination? Or are there some secrets I don’t know about?”

A strange look suddenly appeared in Tang Qi’s eyes.

Since his rebirth into this world and beginning the cultivation of the Meditation Method, Tang Qi was accustomed to plotting against others, just like the Samra family who, from beginning to end, did not know who their enemy was and were schemed to their destruction step by step.

Tang Qi never used complex conspiracies. He just exploited information asymmetry to trap them to death.

Yet he did not expect to fall into this trap himself.

Undoubtedly, compared to the so-called initiators of the prophecy, the Daughter of Destiny who started it all, the entire Merada Witch Group, Tang Qi really knew far too little information.

Although he still couldn’t confirm whether the Witch Group’s intent towards Tang Qi and Sally was benevolent or malicious.

Due to the gap in information, should the Witch Group truly scheme against Tang Qi, it would be no difficulty at all.

Most crucially, because of Sally’s relationship, Tang Qi couldn’t just extract himself and leave like he would with other forces.

But at this moment, Tang Qi didn’t feel the slightest panic.

On the contrary, he started to get excited.

“A nice challenge; if I had no trump cards, I would choose to flee with Sally, but now…”

At this moment, inside Tang Qi’s body, the power of the Sun-like Melter stirred.

He was not only interested in the Witch Group, but also the disaster of the Old Calendar Era’s night, the Immortal Earl, Divine Blood, Diana Winston, the Thirteen Ancestors… all these factors piqued Tang Qi’s interest.

Now he wasn’t passively involved, he decided to join in.

…

Inside an apartment building in Winston Town, Tang Qi and Sally were standing in front of an old, somewhat shabby apartment.

Not long ago, they had said farewell to the Tree Demon Granny.

Before they left, the Granny, believing she successfully made her recommendation, stuffed several comic books to Sally.

Tang Qi took out the key, and soon, the somewhat shabby but very cozy and tidy interior of the apartment was revealed to the two.

Not far away on the wall, there was a framed photo.

Inside the frame was a picture of a pair of siblings huddled together, looking affectionate. They were ordinary Caucasians in simple attire, but both had delicate features.

The identity arranged for Tang Qi and Sally by the Witch Group, the Watson siblings.

Tang Qi’s role was the brother, John Watson.

Sally, naturally, was the sister.

Tang Qi was no stranger to “role-playing” because, after all, he had been playing for a long time.