Warlock Apprentice

”Theoretically, it’s possible. It could even go farther than sound wizards, to infinity.” Dox surprisingly explained earnestly, ”But that’s just theory. Each added ripple increases the interference exponentially, not just linearly. Initially, it might be fine, but later, when it’s hundreds or thousands of times stronger... even if the ripples spread beyond ten thousand meters, could you trust the feedback given?”

”Simply put, it’s a small trick in the Echo Location Technique, but not for ordinary folks. Only those with high computing power can utilize it.” With that said, Dox glanced at Kaier and Vay, ”Kaier might have a chance to learn, but Vay should give up on it sooner rather than later.”

Kaier, part of the Academy Faction, enjoyed delving into complex space tricks requiring high computing power, making him eligible to learn it.

As for Vay... a homebody, good-for-nothing.

As Dox explained to them, he also observed Angel, being curious about how strong Angel’s computing power was.

For Dox himself, ten ripples would crash his brain. Angel was simultaneously focusing on three exits and numerous ripples spreading; could he sustain it?

Dox observed closely, but ultimately couldn’t find Angel’s limit.

Because when Angel concluded the Echo Location Technique, he was calm, without the signs of mental overuse, looking as relaxed as ever.

In reality... Angel indeed felt at ease.

Without even entering the Super Brain State, just eliminating some interferences and tracing back the feedback. It didn’t even overload his brain’s ”server.”

”Three paths, continuing downward, I probed about three hundred meters, reaching a dead end, leading to a hole - probably the sewer beneath. I sensed various paths in the sewer, too, with very active life signals. To avoid disturbing them, I didn’t proceed further.” Angel paused, ”The sewer shouldn’t be the primary choice, but it still belongs to the Underground Labyrinth. If nothing is gained elsewhere, we might eventually need to explore the sewer.”

After speaking, Angel glanced at the Black Earl. The latter leaned against Angel, as this was the place where the purifying field had the greatest effect.

”If your purifying field can increase by two more levels, then I have no objection to going to the sewers,” said the Black Earl.

That’s what he said, but if Angel couldn’t enhance the purifying field’s level and they had to go to the sewers, the Black Earl would probably still follow while pinching his nose.

After all, the destination is connected to the Noah Clan, and as the head of the Noah Clan, how could he retreat because of such a small obstacle?

Angel also noticed the hint of pride in the Black Earl’s nature. Without saying much, he continued discussing the other two paths.

These two paths were definitely the priority. The uphill road to the left, which Angel had explored for nearly a thousand meters, had no visible end. This road also had forks, possibly leading somewhere in the maze. Of course, they could also be false paths, leading to dead ends after all the branching roads are explored.

”As for the straight path to the right, it should be a dead end.”

”Should be? You haven’t explored it fully?” Dox asked.

Angel replied, ”I have. About six hundred meters straight to the right, there’s no more road. No forks along the way, though there are faint transcendent reactions, but it’s non-living energy, possibly some items imbued with extraordinary power.”

”There’s no more path, so why did you say it ’should’ be a dead end?” Dox wondered. He was only concerned about the oddity in Angel’s words and had no interest in those extraordinary items.

”The uncertainty comes from the fact that the end of the right passage is a door, and behind it is a two-story building,” Angel explained. ”There’s a magical energy array on the door, but I found some loopholes that allowed some sound echowaves to probe inside. It’s not too big inside. Although the echowaves didn’t detect another door, I couldn’t send many echowaves in, so it’s uncertain if there’s another exit in the room that leads to other parts of the maze.”

With Angel’s explanation, Dox understood that since the end wasn’t a wall but a room, there was potential for change.

”Now, can we discuss which path to take?” Angel suggested while looking at the Black Earl, ”The short staff is still yours; how about a lucky pick between the two?”

The Black Earl said, ”I told you, I only use Luck Choice, and I’ve used up all my chances. I don’t know any other divination.”