Translator: AnubisTL
Jieming had just uploaded his report on the completed exploration mission and the collected spatial data through the magic net terminal when a calm, steady voice spoke beside him:
"Impressive efficiency. I didn't expect you to find what I was looking for so quickly. It seems my luck is indeed quite good."
The voice's sudden appearance sent a shiver down Jieming's spine. Without thinking, he retreated sharply.
Two Black Giants roared and charged forward, positioning themselves between him and the newcomer. Energy surged rapidly through their rune-imbued magical artifacts, entering a state of maximum vigilance.
However, as Jieming recognized the figure, the tension in his body abruptly dissipated.
He waved his hand, signaling the Black Giants to stand down, yet his mind was churning with turmoil.
The figure was none other than Dionysius Spencer, a seventh-tier wizard.
When did he arrive?
How could he have found me so precisely, after I'd just completed my mission and my location wasn't fixed?
Amidst his shock, Jieming's mind raced.
Recalling the wizard's earlier words, "It seems my luck is indeed quite good," and remembering the subtle hints he had dropped during their previous audience.
Suddenly, information he had previously investigated surfaced in his mind: Dionysius Spencer, a seventh-tier wizard of the fate system, renowned for his ability to peer into and manipulate the threads of destiny!
The scattered clues suddenly connected, forming a chilling conclusion.
Jieming's face darkened instantly, his voice tight with suppressed fury and disbelief. "You... you wove my fate?!"
Arbitrarily interfering with a wizard's fate was a capital offense in the Star Orbit Tribunal.
It was not only a violation of individual wizard freedom but could also trigger unpredictable chain reactions.
Dionysius Spencer waved his hand dismissively. His gentle smile remained, but his eyes deepened like the starry sea. "Relax, young one. I would never commit a crime punishable by the Tribunal's iron laws. Even I wouldn't bear the consequences."
He paused, appraising Jieming with keen interest as if admiring a exquisite work of art. "I merely... borrowed a little leverage."
"Your fate trajectory stood out, shining brightly among countless possibilities. I didn't force you off course; I merely noticed that your ship was already heading toward the eye of a storm. I simply hitched a ride, ensuring you reached my desired coordinates more swiftly and precisely."
Though he didn't fully grasp the intricate mysteries of fate magic, Jieming understood Dionysius Spencer's meaning: he hadn't forcibly manipulated him, but rather exploited a certain "trait" or "tendency" within his destiny, making a precise "investment."
It was like a fisherman by the river who didn't change the river's course, but simply cast his net where the fish were bound to pass.
A surge of anger at being manipulated welled up in his heart. No one would be pleased to discover that their seemingly autonomous actions might have been guided by a higher power.
Just as Jieming frowned, ready to argue his case, Dionysius Spencer, as if anticipating this, flicked his finger.
A stream of information flowed directly into Jieming's sea of consciousness through the magic net terminal.
"A small token of apology," Dionysius Spencer said with a smile. "I hope you can sense my sincerity."
Jieming instinctively "flipped through" the information. In mere moments, the anger in his heart was replaced by overwhelming joy.
This "apology" turned out to be Dionysius Spencer's personal notes on his journey to becoming a sixth-tier wizard—his insights into the fundamental principles of fate magic, his understanding of its rules, his methods for constructing spells, and even his strategies for acquiring resources!
The value of this knowledge was immeasurable to any wizard aspiring to reach the high-tier, far beyond what could be measured by mere military merits or origin.
I originally wanted to reprimand him loudly, but he offered far too much...
"It is my honor to assist you..." Jieming took a deep breath and muttered the phrase with resignation.
This generous compensation was enough to offset the unpleasantness of being "used," and even made him feel... like he had struck a great bargain.
So be it, I'll just ride this coattail. At least it wouldn't cause any real harm.
After carefully examining the "quality" of the knowledge Dionysius Spencer had transmitted, Jieming even felt an urge to propose another transaction.
What's the harm in hitching a ride on fate's coattails?
I'm good at this!
After hesitating for a moment, Jieming suppressed this tempting thought with his willpower.
Of course, the main reason was that Wizard Dionysius Spencer seemed to have found what he was looking for. Even if Jieming proposed another deal, the wizard would likely refuse.
Dionysius Spencer paid little attention to Jieming's thoughts. After delivering the compensation, he said no more, turning his gaze toward the seemingly ordinary area ahead—an area that actually concealed spatial folds.
He didn't cast any spells, merely gazing silently.
Those deep eyes seemed to pierce through all illusions, directly perceiving the fundamental fabric of space. The complex space folds appeared transparent to him.
Jieming suppressed his excitement at obtaining the sudden boon and cautiously asked, "Lord Spencer, if there's nothing else here, may I take my leave?"
"No need," Dionysius Spencer replied without turning his head. "Just the right opportunity for you young ones to lend a hand."
His words had barely faded when...
Ding! Highest Priority Mandatory Mission Received!
Mission ID: Expedition-001
Mission Requirements: All expeditionary force wizards receiving this mission must assemble at the designated coordinates within three standard unit days. Failure to comply will be treated as desertion.
Mission Coordinates: ... (Current Location)
Jieming's magic net terminal vibrated violently, its screen filling with crimson warning symbols.
Reading the message, he instantly understood: this wasn't a mission just for him, but a mandatory conscription for all expeditionary force wizards across the entire Void Domain Plane!
At that very moment, Dionysius Spencer slowly turned around.
The familiar, gentle smile on his face vanished, replaced by an utterly detached calm, as if he were looking down upon the world from an immeasurable height.
Beneath this tranquility, Jieming sensed something far more terrifying—the savage, brutal aura of a predator at the apex of the food chain finally baring its fangs at its prey.
The surrounding space seemed to tremble slightly under this invisible aura.
"Prepare yourself, Jieming," Dionysius Spencer's voice lost its warmth, replaced by a metallic chill and an unyielding authority. "The pre-meal dessert is over... your true 'feast' is about to begin."
(End of the Chapter)
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