Recharge

Watching the black-robed man disappear in the blink of an eye, Carlos looked bewildered and had no idea what was going on.

At this moment, a thin and weak young man behind him leaned against the tree trunk and struggled to stand up. He pressed his hand against his chest and bowed to Carlos, saying, "Thank you very much for blocking the 'Elemental Explosion' magic for me. I am deeply grateful for saving my life!"

"Elemental explosion?" Carlos was secretly shocked by the words. It turned out that the bright light he had just hit head-on was a "elemental explosion" magic released by the man in black robes!

Carlos, who has extensive knowledge of magical theory, is well aware of the nature of this forbidden magic and knows that he is unharmed because he does not possess any magical elements within his body.

However, Carlos also felt a bit scared. If the black-robed man had used any other type of attack magic instead of 'Elemental Explosion', he estimated that he would have been dead long ago.

Carlos also understood why the gray-robed man was afraid of him. After all, no one would expect an ordinary person to appear instantly, so it seemed reasonable to mistake him for a master.

This guy seems to have mistakenly thought that I appeared to save him... but upon careful consideration, it seems like he's not wrong. My sudden appearance seemed to startle the black-robed man who was using wind elemental magic, causing him to give up on chasing after this thin and weak young man.

Carlos pondered for a few seconds and suddenly, as if by some strange impulse, said, "You have trespassed into my territory."

This sentence surprised Horus, and his awe for this 'Holy Sorcerer' grew even stronger. It should be noted that this is the heartland of the Misty Forest, where danger lurks at every turn. If it weren't for being forced into a corner, Horus would never have fled here.

In such a dangerous place, it is surprising to find someone existing. It must be said that the Archmage is indeed powerful. Similar to the black-robed man Maiko, Horus also mistakenly believed that Carlos was a legendary-level Archmage.

After all, he personally witnessed the opponent appearing out of thin air. The surrounding space distorted at that moment, undoubtedly indicating spatial magic. Moreover, this 'Holy Mage' also directly resisted the 'Elemental Explosion' magic.

"I'm really sorry, I didn't know this place was your territory. I entered the Misty Forest out of necessity as I was being chased by someone. It was purely accidental that I ended up here. If I have offended you in any way, I will leave immediately!"

After finishing his words, the thin and weak young man Horus, supporting his battered body, took a step and intended to leave.

The thin and weak young man, Horus, had only taken a few steps when he suddenly thought of something and stopped in his tracks.

After turning around, Horus took out a scroll made of sheepskin and respectfully handed it over, saying, "You saved my life, and I have nothing to repay you with except for this item. It is a record scroll that can repeatedly inscribe magic arrays below the fifth level. It may be insignificant to you, but it is rare in the world and can bring you some joy while also expressing my gratitude towards you. Please accept it, sir!"

Horus presented a thank-you gift not only to express his gratitude for the life-saving favor from the 'Holy Mage', but also to make deeper plans.

Horus knew that, given his current situation, even if he temporarily escaped the pursuit of the Hurricane Mercenary Corps, it did not mean he was safe from now on. He worried that once he left the Misty Forest, he would soon encounter another ambush, so he wanted to prepare an escape route in advance. He thought about presenting a gift first to win favor with the "Holy Mage" before seeking refuge here again in case of further danger.

Upon seeing the scroll brought out by Horus, Carlos's eyes lit up and he thought to himself, "There are still such benefits? I can't let this opportunity slip away." Immediately, he straightened his back, crossed his arms behind him, assumed a superior posture, nodded gently, and with a deep voice full of magnetism said slowly, "Put it down."

"Okay, understood."

Horus was delighted in his heart, as the other party accepted the gratitude so readily. This indicated that they did not reject his goodwill, which meant he had a chance to further establish a friendly relationship. Carefully placing the scroll on the ground, Horus hesitated with words.

Carlos saw his expression and knew that this guy had ulterior motives for giving gifts, so he slightly frowned and asked, "Is there anything else?"

"I wonder how should I address you, sir?"

After speaking, Horus felt a bit nervous inside, afraid that his deliberate attempt to get close would cause the other person's aversion.

Carlos did not answer immediately, but remained silent for several seconds before saying, "You can call me Mr. Six."

Horus breathed a sigh of relief, as Mr. Six was willing to tell him his name, indicating a high possibility of further friendship. Therefore, the gift he gave was well worth it.

Carlos, however, felt it was not appropriate to continue engaging with him. So he said in a low voice, "You have stayed here long enough."

"Horus sensed impatience in Mr. Six tone and decided not to make any further attempts, quickly withdrawing. 'I will leave now!'"

After Horus completely disappeared from sight, Carlos finally breathed a sigh of relief.

The next moment, he realized that he was in a dangerous forest environment. He quickly hid behind nearby rocks like a startled mouse, observing the surroundings cautiously, afraid of any other dangers.

A few seconds later, Carlos confirmed that there was currently no danger in the area. He came out again and walked towards the parchment scroll that Horus had placed on the ground, picking it up. Then he quickly ran back and hid behind a rock.

Squatting behind a huge rock, Carlos looked at the parchment in his hand and unfolded it to examine. The scroll was dark yellow and depicted a circular magic circle. Being well-versed in magical theory, Carlos could tell that it was a spell called "Whirling Inferno," outlined by four elements: fire, wind, lightning, and darkness.

To his knowledge, this is a fourth-level magic that belongs to the category of medium-range attacks. Carlos noticed earlier that Horus had been holding onto this scroll but hadn't activated it yet.

Carlos speculated that he was probably planning to launch a surprise attack after the enemy got closer.

However, the small figure in a black robe did not approach but instead launched a long-range 'elemental explosion'. If Carlos hadn't suddenly appeared, Horus would undoubtedly have been killed.

After reviewing it repeatedly, Carlos decided to temporarily put away the scroll instead of immediately trying to use it. He planned to consult relevant information about the scroll's usage before proceeding, after returning home.

When he thought of this, Carlos suddenly realized how he was going to get back. He quickly searched his whole body but couldn't find the glass bead.

Carlos was a bit panicked and quickly ran back to the original location where he had been teleported, crawling on the ground as he carefully searched. Fortunately, he soon found the pearl. It had fallen into the grass, surrounded by a faint mist that it continuously absorbed.

This teleportation bead, it absorbs magical elements? Carlos recalled what had just happened. The reason he was teleported was because it absorbed the magic crystal given by Elder Allison. In other words, every time it teleports, it consumes a large amount of magical elements.

Picking up the bead, Carlos noticed that the filling color of this glass bead was slowly changing.