Chapter 1521: Section 1522 Cold Winter Power Chapter 1521: Section 1522 Cold Winter Power Aside from Lianna, Angel also knew Wallace.
Wallace, still dressed in all white, sat by the bar table on one side of the hall, conversing with a female apprentice with short black hair.
This female apprentice had a striking appearance, with eyes the color of wisteria and neatly cropped black hair, and her deep crimson lips carried an exotic charm; her eyes resembled those of a cat, slightly narrowed with vertical pupils, adding a touch of sternness to her demeanor.
Angel was familiar with her as well; she was known as one of the strongest apprentices of the current era in Barbarian Cave.
A disciple of Wallace and also a holder of the Golden Invitation, Nanaji.
Speaking of Nanaji, one couldn't fail to mention another person touted as the strongest apprentice, Bates Edward.
At the moment, Bates was also in the hall, standing behind a man with grey hair, head bowed and silent, with his typically aggressive facial expression now subdued.
The man sitting on the couch in the center of the hall, conversing as an equal with Sanders, was a Wizard whom Angel had never seen before.
His age was indiscernible, but his external appearance portrayed that of a middle-aged man.
Dressed in a black wizard robe, his whole being exuded coldness and alienation.
His aura was particularly chilly. Even without having formally met him yet, Angel could already sense a bone-chilling cold.
Aside from his chilling aura, the most striking feature of this man were his heterochromatic eyes. His left eye was the same smoky gray as his hair, looking like that of a blind person, while his right eye was golden, a pure gold like polished metalwork, bright and eye-catching.
Whenever the man blinked, a faint glimmer of gold sparkled.
Although Angel had never met him before, combining the presence of Bates behind him and those unique heterochromatic eyes, Angel had a rough guess of his identity.
If he was the person Master Midora had mentioned.
Then that truly was extraordinary.
Angel proceeded into the hall, and with his arrival, the previously relaxed atmosphere noticeably shifted.
Moreover, the Wizards who had previously been preoccupied, all stood up and gathered at the long table on one side of the hall to take their seats.
As the master of the manor, Sanders took the head seat. The grey-haired man sat on his right, with Wallace next to the grey-haired man.
When Angel took his seat, he was on the left side of Sanders, opposite the grey-haired man.
Upon making eye contact with Angel, the icy countenance of the grey-haired man slightly softened, and he nodded gently in his direction.
Next to Angel was Lianna, carrying a scent of fragrance; as she sat down, she whispered into Angel's ear, “I didn't expect you to advance so quickly, congratulations.”
Angel smiled and nodded, but didn't immediately respond.
All who were seated were Official Wizards; all the Apprentices stood on the outskirts of the hall.
As everyone settled, Butler No. 1 floated in leisurely, surrounded by several plates, each bearing a wine glass filled with a crystal clear liquid and emanating a strong aroma of alcohol.
In a haze, the aroma turned into a vapor, taking the shape of gracefully dancing butterflies in the air.
The wine glasses were set down one by one in front of everyone. Butler No. 1 paused, “Madame Greya mentions, this is Fluttering Butterfly crafted by Felicia. Only one cup is provided; no refills.”
Lianna smiled and was the first to pick up the glass and took a sniff, “True to Madame Butterfly's brewing, this aroma, even if it were used as a base for fragrance production, would be perfect. Oh, and please convey my thanks to Greya.”
Butler No. 1 nodded and then retired.
After everyone took a sip of the wine, the previously somewhat frosty atmosphere in the room gradually warmed due to the flavor of the alcohol.
Sanders briefly clarified the identities of those present; Angel recognized everyone else, so Sanders focused on introducing the grey-haired man across Angel.
“Horus has been traveling the Pan-Dimensional Plane and has only recently returned. Due to his interest in Alchemy, he was arranged by Lord Rhein to Sky Mechanical City, and is currently in charge here.” Although Sanders only gave a brief introduction, the underlying information was significant.
Although Angel had already guessed his identity, his heart still trembled slightly when Sanders mentioned the name Horus.
“Horus of Cold Winter Sovereignty!”
A powerful Wizard from the same era as Lord Rhein! At a time before Sanders' ascendance, he was, apart from Lord Rhein and Ancestral Spirit, the strongest combatant in Barbarian Cave!
His prowess was evident from the Pan-Dimensional Plane he traveled.
Outside the domain, there is a plane named after Horus. This represents the highest honor for discoverers and pioneers of unknown planes, to have a plane named after them.
Horus discovered that dangerous plane and far exceeded other Wizards in its development.
Thus, the plane was named after him.
His power is undeniable.
Angel still remembers the editor-in-chief of “Glowing City Night Talk” magazine, Diescher, and his widely quoted comment about Horus.
— When the golden Eye of Horus looks down upon you, the drama called “you” will draw its curtain. No one can awaken you from the perpetual freeze; you will only eternally sink under the dominion of the Cold Winter.
Diescher's evaluation was by no means unfounded.
This is the “Cold Winter Dominion” revealed by Horus' own strength!
Even among the Second Level True Knowledge Wizards, Horus is definitely at the very top.
Confronting Horus, Angel also behaves with restraint and solemnity. However, Horus, despite his aloof and detached demeanor, showed no particular coldness towards Angel: “My coming to Sky Mechanical City for further studies is also thanks to your help.”
Angel, being a member of the Research and Development Institute, naturally pulled the Barbarian Cave from the Alchemy Desert into the core of the Alchemy World.
Horus himself is very interested in Alchemy, and without Angel, it would not have been so simple for him to come to the Sky Mechanical City for further studies.
“I heard from Vice Principal Sherry that you will be teaching in Ashiliye soon; I am looking forward to your class.”
Horus' words took Angel by surprise. To avoid clashing with the Water Pattern Witch's class, he remembered that the news of his teaching should only have been revealed tomorrow, yet Horus already knew about it.