Chapter 1530: 0363 Reunion at the Gray Tower, the young man of that time is still here today! (First update! Big Chapter asking for monthly tickets and subscriptions)_2
Levi expressed his gratitude:
"Thank you, senior. If you ever need help in the future, feel free to contact me. As long as itâs within my capability, I will not shirk."
The little girl smiled and said:
"Then I wonât be polite when the time comes."
Levi suddenly got the feeling he had boarded a thiefâs ship.
"I havenât been schemed against, have I?"
With a wave of her hand, the little girl caused Levi to disappear from the Magic Tree Space.
When Levi opened his eyes, he saw Triss leaning against the door frame, her slender legs extending from the slit of her pharmacistâs robe, lazily looking at Levi with amusement:
"Long time no see... Levi."
Levi replied somewhat embarrassingly:
"After leaving the ancient tower, I had an epiphany and immediately went into seclusion, neglecting to visit Madam promptly. Please forgive me... Iâve heard that Anya has returned successfully and has advanced to the fifth-circle, which is truly joyous and congratulations are in order!"
Triss turned and went back into the cottage, speaking:
"Come inside to talk."
Levi took a deep breath, adjusted his mood, and stepped in.
"I should have visited sooner."
...
Inside the cottage.
Triss was lounging on the sofa, her right hand propping up her head, her demeanor casual, not at all like that of a primordial soul witch. After a moment of silence, she said:
"Looking back now, it was the right choice to let you into the ancient tower. Thank you for saving Anya."
A thought occurred to Levi, and he asked:
"Why would Madam say such a thing? Anyaâs safe return from the tower is entirely due to her own abilities and efforts, which have nothing to do with me."
Triss chuckled and said:
"Are you still acting with me? No need to pretend; I know youâre Gandaph. Trying to do a good deed anonymously, right? Youâre quite the slippery one. I almost mistook that Three-Headed Dragon Abomination for you.
Youâre the Gandaph who saved Anya, Sierra, and other nomadic wizards from Archmage Thunderboltâs hands, arenât you?
The Gandaph that Anya met by chance during her travels was also you, right?
Let me think, that unknown Golden Armored Dragon Monster killed Archmage Thunderbolt, and then you killed that monster and stumbled upon my hairpin. So, you pretended to be Gandaph and made up a reason to deliver it to Anya. Iâm analyzing this correctly, arenât I?"
Seeing Levi lost for words, Triss became even more convinced of her thoughts. She spoke with a softened tone, smiling brightly:
"Thank you. Youâve really been thoughtful. Up to this point, Anya doesnât know it was I who arranged for you to go in there to protect him. He also doesnât know that you are Gandaph. It seems that your secret protection has been very effective. You saved Anyaâs life, and I wonât forget this favor."
Levi paused for a moment and then said with a bitter smile:
"It seems I couldnât escape Madamâs discerning eyes. Yes, I confess, I am Gandaph... I ask Madam to keep this secret for me. I donât like to stand out. Now in the Wizard World, some people have started calling me âLight of the Nomadic Wizards,â a title I can hardly live up to. If those top wizard organizations knew, they would surely see Gandaph as a thorn in their side."
Levi thought that his cover as the Three-Headed Dragon Abomination had been blown, but it seemed to be a false alarm.
Gandaph being revealed to Triss was not a big issue.
After Anya came out, she recounted her experiences to Triss. With Trissâs wisdom, she would inevitably notice something amiss.
Besides, Levi had agreed to help Anya in secret and had accepted her ancient tower keys. If he didnât subtly inform her in some way, Triss might think he was just taking advantage without doing his part.
Triss had an expression that said she had seen through everything. She sat up and spoke:
"What you said makes sense. Without the strength of a primordial soul, revealing your identity as Gandaph at random could indeed cause unnecessary trouble.
However, Iâd like to say that if youâre prepared in the future, the identity of Gandaph, if used well, could bring you many benefits.
Wizard civilization is a typical pyramid structure. While the vast majority of nomadic wizards lack strong members, they have a large population base. If you can make use of this, you may well contend with the top wizard organizations.
Moreover, I can tell you some things. Although most of the Wizard Councilâs influence lies with the major top organizations and families, there are still many high-ranking members who are sympathetic to nomadic wizards. Among the ten legendary wizards throughout history, there were those who rose from the ranks of lesser-known nomadic wizards, step by step, to the peak of civilization."
Levi nodded, understanding Trissâs point.
It was best to prioritize safety and steadiness, but sometimes, it was also appropriate to borrow some power and demonstrate some strength, which might attract the attention of top figures.
Here, the top figures referred not just to primordial soul wizards but included Grand Wizards and even Legendary Wizards.
If he could side with those influential figures who supported nomadic wizards, it might be a good way to use the situation to his advantage.
In any case, in every civilization where class barriers have arisen, conflicts between ordinary people and the Heavenly Dragon Tribe are inevitable.
Triss asked:
"How is your level of Pharmacy now?"
Levi replied with a smile:
"I donât dare to claim expertise in anything else, but in the realm of Pharmacy, I should be quite outstanding among the fifth-circle, especially with the guidance of Madam Triss. How could I be anything but skilled?"
Triss gave Levi a sideways glance and said:
"I like hearing that flattery. Keep it coming."
Levi was at a loss for words.
Ginger is indeed piquant when old, and so are women...