Chapter 125: Phantom’s Island. (2)

The ship anchored at the Goreth Island dock. Shortly after that, Allen began carrying various documents and files off while Epherene ferried machines off the ship.

Epherene, tasked with carrying unknown machinery several dozen kilometers, felt an intense hatred toward the world, but it couldn’t be helped.

It was impossible to use devices that were sensitive to mana.

“I heard there was another team that arrived on the island.”

Ihelm pulled a leaf off a nearby tree as he mumbled. He looked at Epherene as he shook it gently.

“Hey, Leaf. You’re here?”

“…Don’t talk to me. It’s hard.”

Ihelm nodded, popping the leaf in his mouth. Then, he pulled more off and distributed them to his disciples.

“Why are you chewing that?”

“Hmm, you don’t know?Trees are the plants that best purify mana. A tree that has accepted enough mana is called a Devil’s tree. It depends on the type, but most of them purify your head just by chewing their leaves. Of course, on the continent, they are quickly cut down to make weapons and staffs….”

Ihelm pointed at Deculein’s cane.

“That guy’s cane is also made from Devil’s trees. It’s valuable, so pick a good one later and take it with you. You can’t use your magic bare-handed forever, can you?”

Epherene imagined it for a moment, thinking of using magic while swinging a cool cane.It didn’t sound bad. Ihelm smirked as she daydreamed.

“Phhh. What a simple kid.”

Anyway, they arrived at their destination: Ghost Castle. The support team from the Imperial family was already waiting at the entrance.

“Hello Professor Deculein, Lord Ihelm. It’s an honor to meet you. I’m Hesrock.”

Hesrock reached out his hand. Deculein stood there, refusing to accept his hand until Ihelm, wearing a light smile, shook it instead.

“Nice to meet you. Is everything alright?”

“Yes, it’s fine. We’re keeping the results of various investigations and explorations inside the castle. I’ll take you there.”

“…Hmm. Did you set this castle as a base camp?”