Life After Prison

Celeste wore a joyful smile upon receiving Severin’s approval.

As a sixth-grade high-rank alchemist, her dedication toward alchemy had intensified since her defeat to Severin in the Alchemy Tower, and she focused on strengthening her abilities to try and catch up to Severin’s level.

The Starry Sky Battlespace offered a precious opportunity for her growth. The Pathfinder Fruit would enable her to refine a batch of seventh-grade Pathfinder Pills, which she could then use to gain advancement in attainment and clear the Alchemy Tower’s higher floors.

After witnessing Celeste’s delight, Severin shifted his attention to Raymond and asked, “And what about your request?”

Raymond grinned and scratched his head awkwardly. “Haha, so you saw through me then.”Content from NôvelDr(a)ma.Org.

He stood up with a solemn expression and gestured respectfully toward Severi. “As you have expected, I do have a favor to ask of you. I have a treasure map of the Starry Sky Battlespace, and rumor has it that this map leads the way to securing immortality.”

Raymond proceeded to reveal that his ancestors had discovered a place with hidden treasures somewhere within the Starry Sky Battlespace centuries ago. Unfortunately, their attempts to secure that treasure were thwarted by ferocious beasts and they were forced to retreat.

All they could do was record their route on a map in the hopes that future generations would be able to forge ahead and complete what they could not do.

When the map finally came to Raymond’s possession, he studied it carefully and came to the conclusion that it might lead to a treasure linked with divinity. Knowing that his attainment was not strong enough, he shared the map with Severin and sought Severin’s assistance.

Surprised by the map of the Starry Sky Battlespace, Severin asked curiously, “Do you trust me that much?”

Raymond smiled wryly and remained silent for a while. He eventually responded, “Yes, I do.”

After all, he had no other choice. Only the top five in the tournament would be allowed to enter the Starry Sky Battlespace, and there was no doubt that Severin was the strongest among them.

As a level nine supreme saint, he recognized that his strength might not be sufficient to face any potential challenges should he venture there alone.

Moreover, he was worried about seeking Karl for help, as Karl was unpredictable due to his background as a reincarnated powerhouse. There was no telling if Karl would decide to just turn on him.

In light of those factors, he decided that cooperating with Severin was the best option. Two factors influenced his decision-his previous cooperation with Severin in the Artic Heights, and his neutral relationship with Severin.

Therefore, he considered everything carefully and decided to entrust the knowledge of the treasure map to Severin.

Raymond dismissed any lingering doubts in his mind and said, “If there is truly a chance to become a celestial, then I won’t be able to do it alone. If the map reveals only spiritual treasures and special herbs, I would still be able to benefit by aligning with you. I’ve seen the otherworldly strength you have, not to mention your status as a disciple of the Grandiuno Sacred Land. Immortality might become a reality for you within a hundred years, and ordinary items will no longer catch your discerning attention.”

Severin almost chuckled at Raymond’s praise, but he acknowledged the truth in that statement. Indeed, even if Star-grade techniques were laid out before him, he would prioritize the higher-quality ones that were first and foremost compatible with him.