Wizard: My magic facility can be upgraded!

Chapter 61 Declaration of Death

While waiting for the food, Sandra Meyer gulped down her aperitif, constantly complaining that it was too weak.

After a few drinks, her cheeks began to flush slightly, and she then began to express her praise and vision for the future without reservation.

Before anything had even happened, they had already promised Li Ang many benefits, but of course Li Ang didn't take it seriously.

Soon, the waiter brought out the dishes: fragrant charcoal-grilled lobster ribs, deep-sea silverfish drizzled with amber sauce, steaming cream of mushroom soup, and a basket of perfectly baked herb bread. Every dish was a feast for the eyes, nose, and palate, far exceeding the standard of the food downstairs.

After a few rounds of dishes, Li Ang felt the urge to urinate, so he gestured to Mei Ya, got up, and left the private room.

Guided by the waiter, we arrived at the restroom located at the end of the corridor.

After relieving himself, Li Ang was washing his hands when he saw another person walk into the bathroom through the mirror.

It was a girl who looked to be about the same age as Li Ang. She was wearing a simple white dress and had a pair of golden eyes that were staring intently at Li Ang.

Li Ang felt a little awkward under her gaze, so he dried his hands and prepared to leave.

Just as the two passed each other, the girl suddenly spoke softly:

"You're Leon Carlson?"

Li Ang paused, looking at her with a puzzled expression: "Do we know each other?"

The girl shook her head and sighed softly, "What a pity..."

Upon hearing this, Li Ang felt even more that this person must be a bit off, saying such inexplicable things at the bathroom door.

He frowned, not wanting to get entangled any further, and turned to leave.

The girl spoke again behind him, her tone calm yet resolute:

"Don't you understand? I mean... you're going to die soon."

Li Ang suddenly turned around, looked at the girl, and frowned: "What do you mean by that?"

The girl turned around and smiled slightly at him. The smile was extremely beautiful, but it sent a chill down Li Ang's spine.

"Literal meaning."

After she finished speaking, she turned and left without lingering.

Li Ang suppressed the shock in his heart, keeping his expression calm, as if he had only encountered a trivial little incident.

He returned to the private room, where Sandra Mea was drinking her third aperitif. When she saw him return, she blinked curiously.

"Why did it take you so long?"

"Nothing much, just ran into a strange person who said some inexplicable things."

Li Ang brushed it off lightly, sat down again, and tried to focus his attention back on the food, but the abrupt declaration of death stuck in his throat like a fishbone, making the mellow aroma of the wine fade a bit.

After chatting for a while, the two said goodbye, and Li Ang returned to his dormitory with an indescribable awkwardness in his heart.

The door closed behind him, shutting out all outside noise.

In the silence, the girl's calm yet resolute voice echoed again from the bathroom doorway.

"You're going to die soon."

Li Ang frowned, trying to categorize it as some kind of malicious joke or threat.

But those eyes… those unique golden eyes that seemed to hold the trajectory of stars, were so similar to Lady Selena, the head of the astrology school, whom he had glimpsed earlier that day from the highest stand.

The astrologer school of wizards is known for peering into fragments of fate and interpreting astrological omens.

If she really is related to the Stargazing School, or even to the head of that school...

"A prophecy?" Li Ang murmured to himself, his mood somewhat somber.

Could exploring that secret passage lead to my death? If I don't go, can I avoid it?

But he quickly dismissed this naive idea.

Based on his understanding of the wizarding world during this period, especially regarding prophecy, so-called fate is not simply about avoiding one thing by not doing another.

Sometimes, escapism can lead to a predetermined outcome in a more convoluted and uncontrollable way.

Moreover, whether this prophecy precisely points to exploration or refers to other crises in general remains unknown.

Chaotic thoughts churned in my mind, and fear quietly arose, but it was quickly suppressed by an even stronger tenacity.

"Even if fate sentences me to death," a resolute glint flashed in Li Ang's eyes, "I will fight with all my might before I die."

The exploration plan will proceed as scheduled, but we must be fully prepared, even more so than before.

He took a deep breath, cleared his mind, and took out the two newly acquired pieces of equipment: the [Sage's Ring] and the [Gentle Breeze Barrier].

Concentrate your mind and let your thoughts wander slightly.

"Binding".

[Binding successful]

Upgrade successful

[Sage's Ring Lv2]: Increases the maximum amount of mental energy that can be stored to 15 points.

【Gentle Breeze Barrier Lv2】: Can create a small isolated space, with the concentration of wind element magic environment within it increased by 20%, and the barrier's own defensive effect increased by 20%.

Without stopping, Li Ang immediately activated [Gentle Breeze Barrier Lv2].

"Buzz"

A nearly transparent light blue film spreads out from the center of the rhombus-shaped crystal, forming an independent space about three meters square.

In an instant, the air in the dormitory seemed to come alive, with rich and active wind element magic flowing merrily, and a comfortable breeze blowing within the barrier.

Li Ang then took another dose of the top-grade calming potion, combined with the [Acceleration Pocket Watch LV3], using a three-pronged approach.

He sat down cross-legged and quickly entered a meditative state.

This time, the recovery and growth of mental energy was astonishingly fast, and abundant wind elemental magic continuously replenished Xingzi without needing to be refined.

Time flew by during his highly efficient meditation. When Li Ang opened his eyes again, not only had his mental strength returned to its peak, but the 15 points of his [Sage's Ring] were also fully replenished.

He waited quietly until the clock struck two in the morning, when the tower was completely silent, the perfect time for a secret operation.

Picking up the magic lamp, Li Ang quietly slipped out of the dormitory and embarked on his exploration once again. This time, he didn't call Lottie.

He could tell that she had no interest in exploring further; she was more concerned about her grandfather's belongings. The dangers ahead were unknown, and the fact that she, an apprentice, had come along only made him more worried.

He skillfully activated the mechanism, slipped into the secret passage, and passed through the abandoned evacuation route and the lounge where Mr. Polk had left his letter.

As you continue forward, the passage gradually becomes more primitive, transforming from traces of human excavation into a natural rock cave, where the air becomes increasingly damp and cold.

After walking for about half an hour, the view suddenly opened up before him. The beam of light from the magic lamp shone out and was swallowed by the endless darkness. He had arrived at the edge of a huge underground lake.

There was no way forward, only the pitch-black, bottomless lake. Did he have to dive into the lake? Looking at the pitch-black water, Li Ang felt uneasy.

Although the letter only mentioned puppet guards, who can guarantee that after so many years, no unknown dangerous creatures have been bred underwater?

With a thought, Li Ang issued a command through the mental link.

With a faint golden light, a [Golden Guardian Lv1] instantly teleported to his side. Under Li Ang's command, it did not hesitate at all, took heavy steps, and stepped into the water with a "plop" and quickly sank down.