Chapter 307: Conversation Between Master and Apprentice
The dinner was modest yet comforting.
Sev, the owl, was extremely perceptive and tactful. During Sein and Eileen’s intimate moments, it had already retreated to its incubation room before they even began.
When the aroma of the meal filled the air, it quietly reemerged.
“How long are you going to be resting in the fortress?” Sein asked Eileen, who sat next to him, during the meal.
“I have another month left. And you?” Eileen asked him.
“Two months for me, but I can end it earlier to join you on combat missions,” Sein offered.
“Fantastic,” Eileen’s expression briefly lit up with delight.
Since they have already forged a deep bond, Sein and Eileen grew increasingly protective of one another.
Both of them were survivors in the chaotic and perilous environment of the battlefield. Thus, even as the situation in the Viridian Venom Flame World began to stabilize, neither succumbed to a false sense of security.
After all, the luxury of relief was reserved for those of Rank Four or higher, like Sein’s mentor, Lorianne.
For Rank One mages like Sein, among the lower echelons of the interplanar war, the easing of the broader conflict did not extend the same sense of ease to them.
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After staying another month in the space fortress, Sein partnered with Eileen to undertake a war mission assigned by the fortress.
Initially, Sein could have also enlisted the help of Selphy, another Rank One mage.
However, with Eileen by his side, he decided against it.
Nevertheless, Sein, Eileen, and Sev formed a trio of Rank One beings and proved to be an effective team during the Viridian Venom Flame World War.
With the major conflict now on pause, their upcoming assignments, as indicated by the fortress, would mainly involve patrolling the eastern and southern regions.
This conclusion appeared to arrive much sooner than the original plan had anticipated.
Yet for some reason, it felt as if a very long time had elapsed for Sein.
It seemed he was not alone in this perception as many other mages shared his sentiment.
“Keep the news of your grandmaster’s return a secret for now. It remains a top-secret matter within our Magus Civilization Army, unknown even to many Rank Three mages,” Lorianne cautioned.
“Understood,” Sein affirmed, once more with respect.
Apart from that, Lorianne also inquired about Sein’s progress in his magic research over the recent years.
Her knowledge of Sein’s activities had thus far been primarily through his mission engagements and involvement on the battlefields, as they were all meticulously recorded in his crystal ball and the mission center of the fortress.
It was no surprise that upon their reunion, Lorianne commended Sein’s growth.
However, Sein admitted that the progress of his research had been stagnant as he spent most of his time exploring the initial applications of the verdant flame magic.
Regrettably, Lorianne had limited knowledge to impart to Sein about verdant flame magic.
Beyond providing guidance on broader concepts, Lorianne intended to seek further insights into verdant flame magic from Master Feylis upon her return to the Viridian Venom Flame World, to enrich her apprentice’s understanding.
“The verdant flame patterns you’ve tattooed on your skin warrant further exploration. I recall similar experiments conducted by my seniors before,” Lorianne suggested.
“The journey toward truth ultimately requires one to tread it independently. A mentor can only offer guidance, correction, and reminders within their capabilities,” she reminded.
“Understood,” Sein acknowledged once more.
Their conversation spanned merely two hours, yet the insights Sein garnered were profound.
Aside from learning about Grandmaster Feylis’ imminent return to the Viridian Venom Flame World, Sein valued even more the broader wisdom and guidance Lorianne shared with him.
Having recently ascended to the Rank One, Sein recognized his foundational knowledge was still burgeoning.
While Lorianne’s insights into verdant flame magic were not exhaustive, her sage advice illuminated Sein’s future path.
