CHAPTER 476: 035 FANTASYLAND

Full Moon Celebration!

This day was crucial for infants born into Wizard Families; it was related to their future prospects.

If they were found to possess Wizard Talent, they would receive the family’s resources and focused training; if not...

They would become outcasts.

Like Harvey who, despite becoming a Legendary Knight, had a hard time being valued in a Wizard Family.

Usually, the true congratulations from friends and relatives would come the day after the Full Moon Celebration, as no one could guarantee the infant had Wizard Talent.

Actually, the probability of descendants from the Wizard Families in the Magic Forest Market possessing Wizard Talent was not considered high.

"Congratulations!"

"You’re too kind, too kind!"

"Children needing to test for Wizard Talent, please go that way. Those here for the ceremony, this way!"

"..."

Carl walked through the crowd, speaking with slight surprise, "So many people?"

"On the Full Moon Day of a Wizard Family infant, they offer free talent testing for eligible children, attracting many onlookers," Evgeny whispered. "Master, with your status, there’s no need to mix with these people. Just notify the Walker Family to come and fetch you."

"No need," Carl smiled faintly. "I enjoy this bustle. Being in crowded places gives me a kind of... how should I put it, an inexplicable sense of safety."

Following the stream of people, they finally reached the grand entrance of the Walker Family estate, drawing the attention of Walker Family members.

"Mr. Conni!"

Nina personally came forward to greet, "You’re now a sensation in the Nightmare Market. You alone suppress our three families, making them afraid to even breathe heavily."

"You jest," Carl waved his hand. "I’m not interested in these matters, and as you well know, I am here for refuge."

"Perhaps..." Nina turned, walking forward as she spoke. "But you indeed frightened us. The Nightmare Market hasn’t seen a Holy Knight arise for many years."

"Plus, you repelled a Second Circle Wizard from the Six Rings Tower. No one in the Nightmare Market is your match anymore."

"Indeed..." Carl paused, then after some thought, added, "I have no wife or children, no family to expand. I have no interest in controlling the market."

"So you need not worry."

He could certainly hear the concern in Nina’s tone; after all, no one welcomed living next to a tiger.

Carl continued, "Once I’m assured I need not fear the Six Rings Tower, I will naturally leave."

"That’s good!" Nina breathed a sigh of relief, her face brightening into a smile again. "You know, our small families depend on this space in the Nightmare Market. It has become impossible for us to leave."

"Please, come inside!"

She stood aside to clear the path, bowing slightly to let Carl enter the hall. When she raised her head, her eyes were filled with cold determination.

Not fearing the Six Rings Tower?

When would that day ever arrive? No! For the people of the Magic Forest, that day will never come...

Thus, you might remain here for a hundred, even hundreds of years, surely getting married, having children, and expanding your descendants. By then, if you wanted the market, we would likely have only one way out—to leave.

As these thoughts churned, she slowly straightened, nodding at Louis as they exchanged a glance.

"WAAH..."

The baby’s cry drew Carl over.

"A boy!"

"Where are his parents?"

After teasing the child briefly, Carl casually asked, "Today is their child’s Full Moon Celebration. As the parents, how could they not show up?"

"Gerry had a severe hemorrhage during childbirth and hasn’t yet recovered. Harvey is in the back taking care of her," Nina said indifferently. "Today, the clan elders will handle matters. His absence is fine, and as you know..."

"The two of them are very close."

Carl nodded, not commenting further as he was unfamiliar with the local customs.

"Master," Evgeny spoke softly, "I’ve seen Blaise."

"Oh!"

Carl arched an eyebrow, poised to act, when suddenly a clamor came from the direction of the door.

"Kem has also arrived!"

"Now the Family Heads of the three major families in the market are all present."

"What three major families? Mr. Conni is also here, and he alone could suppress them."

"Heh... I guess they’re afraid of Mr. Conni taking action, so the usually conflicting three families are starting to unite."

"..."

Amidst the noise, a burly Wizard, surrounded by others, strode forward.

"Mr. Conni!"

Kem’s expression was serious as he looked at Carl. "I’ve been hearing about you lately, but too many affairs prevented me from visiting. Today, I finally meet you in person."

"To be able to repel a Second Circle Wizard from the Six Rings Tower..."

"Impressive!"

"You jest," Carl smiled faintly. "Today’s host is Miss Nina. We shouldn’t block the door here. Let’s talk more inside."

"Alright!"

"Please, come in!"

The group proceeded further inside until they reached a spacious living room, where very few were allowed entry.

Aside from the Family Heads of several major families, only a few invited Wizards were there.

Blaise, whom Evgeny had mentioned, was among them.

"I am extremely delighted that you have come to participate in Harvey’s child’s Full Moon Celebration. I truly am... honored!" Nina raised her glass, her face beaming with a brilliant smile. "The Walker Family has experienced a lot in recent years. The ups and downs all of you know well, but fortunately..."

"It’s all in the past now!"

She took a deep breath, looking around at everyone. "I believe the Nightmare Market will, like our Walker Family, emerge from this low period and continue improving."

"Cheers!"

"To that!"

All present raised their glasses.

Carl glanced at the amber liquid in his hand, pursed his lips with a faint smile, and boldly drank it down.

"Sit!"

"Everyone, sit!"

Nina gestured vaguely with her hand.

As the host, she naturally sat at the head of the table, with the seat next to her given to Carl.

Her position was somewhat off-center. From the entrance, it was actually Carl who seemed to be sitting at the head, while others were seated on either side.

"Master," Evgeny stepped closer. "I have something to report."

"Speak." Carl adjusted his Wizard Robe and spoke at ease.

"It’s a personal matter." Face flushed with shyness, Evgeny leaned forward slightly, her hair gradually drawing closer to Carl as she said, "It’s like this..."

Hmm?

The scent is wrong!

A sudden premonition tightened Carl’s skin and darkened his expression. He called out lowly, "Who are you?"

"Scram!"

A furious Battle Aura surged from within him, striking like a giant hammer towards the figure beside him.

Evgeny?

No!

That’s not her!

In just a brief moment, this person had covertly taken control of Evgeny—a testament to his formidable skill. His proximity certainly bore no good intentions.

"Attack!" Galoya’s expression shifted slightly. He had not expected his meticulous disguise to be seen through so easily, nor had he anticipated lacking the opportunity to reach his target. He knew well that in the Nightmare Market, without dream fragments, his available techniques were severely limited.

As he shouted, patterns emerged on the floor, and a Magic Array silently appeared.

Suppress!

Mysterious Magic Runes hovered in the air and pressed down toward Carl.

BANG!

The ground trembled.

The chair beneath Carl shattered explosively, and the roaring Battle Aura was suppressed by an invisible force.

Hmm? His expression changed as he scanned the gathered crowd. "You all..."

"Attack together!" Before he could speak, Louis, the Clan Leader of the Allen Family, had already bellowed in anger, a Spirit Light glowing around him.

Louis, Kem, and a sly-looking Nina stamped their feet, their spiritual power roaring forth.

The three of them each possessed a fragment. Their strength had not yet broken through the First Order limit, allowing them to cast Spells without any reservations.

Instantly, Carl felt as if a heavy mountain had landed on him. His breath hitched, and his body froze in place.

Opportunity! Galoya’s eyes brightened, and he dashed forward, chanting Witchcraft while placing his hands on Carl’s shoulders.

Secret Technique—Nightmare Illusion!

His vision blurred. Galoya’s body appeared in a familiar place, facing a startled Carl.

"Welcome!"

"Welcome to the fantastical Immortal Realm I spent a hundred years creating!" At this moment, Galoya revealed his true appearance. Dressed in luxurious noble attire, he removed his hat and bowed, saying, "I hope Mr. Conni enjoys himself here."

"The Immortal Realm..." Carl’s eyes twinkled as he mused, "You are Nightmare Galoya?"

"Indeed," Galoya nodded with a smile. "It’s an honor that Mr. Conni knows my name. Allow me to introduce this place—"

"No need." Carl shook his head and casually scanned the surroundings. Looking somewhat uninterested, he shook his head again and said, "If you don’t want to die, then dissolve your Witchcraft."

"Sorry," Galoya shrugged. "Unless one of us dies, this Witchcraft won’t be lifted. Mr. Conni, you remain so calm facing this. It seems you have measures against spiritual Witchcraft. Unfortunately..." He chuckled softly. "Your consciousness is here, but your body remains outside. Maybe my Witchcraft can’t trap you for long, but your unprotected body outside probably won’t withstand others’ attacks."

Even a Second Circle Wizard can’t completely forsake their body. Once the body dies, the spirit will also perish. This was the method by which Galoya had once killed a Second Circle Wizard. Casting the Spell to briefly drag the Wizard’s spirit into an Illusion Realm while others took the opportunity to destroy his body.

Simple, yet effective.

Therefore, he wasn’t afraid even if Carl understood Nightmare Witchcraft. No Nightmare Wizard could survive such a situation.

"Heh..." Carl chuckled lightly. He stepped back and disappeared from his spot, replaced by a series of strange figures as he said, "You play with them first. I’ll go check outside."

Hmm? "What’s happening?" Galoya was astonished.

He didn’t realize that Carl’s Spiritual Inner Sea contained a Divine Domain Fragment. This fragment held the countless Dead Souls of those who had died by Carl’s hand. Dragging Carl’s spiritual power was equivalent to delivering these Dead Souls into his own Spiritual Inner Sea.

BOOM!

At least a hundred Dead Souls burst forth, among them not a few First Circle Wizards, instantly overwhelming Galoya.

Meanwhile, Carl had already opened his eyes.