Pausing, Frode walked over to little Sam and patted his shoulder with a smile: "I have to say, this time, little Sam played a vital role. The soul body of this Mirror Grudge was too weak, and with little Sam burning it, its strength was halved. Dealing with it after that was exceedingly easy."
Angel: "Although the Mirror Grudge is a special undead, it was born too recently. Its soul body strength, combat awareness, and battle experience are very low."
If the existence cycle of Mirror Grudge could be longer, with increased soul body strength and combat experience, not just Frode, but many Official Wizards would likely have had a major setback.
In fact, the capabilities of Mirror Grudge have significant potential for improvement, such as its Necromantic Mirror Image, which allows ample space manipulation. Mirror Grudge only used it to trap foes, but its potential is far beyond just trapping.
Moreover, Mirror Grudge can also perform spatial movement through the mirror, which is a profoundly terrifying ability.
Once it matures, even Soul Witches might covet its "intervening" power.
Frode: "Should we let Tullas devour it now?"
Angel shook his head: "No rush. I’m interested in the Necromantic Mirror Image created by this Mirror Grudge. I plan to study it for a few days first. Afterward, handing it over to Tullas won’t be too late."
Angel was continually observing the Necromantic Mirror Image, which has the foundation of illusion techniques but incorporates spatial mysteries.
The more Angel observed, the more fascinated he became.
The combination of illusion techniques and Space Series powers, Angel had only read examples of it in books, and it was his first time seeing it in reality. Even though the Mirror Grudge’s illusion technique is not in the traditional sense, Angel still wanted to keep it for a few days to study its mysteries.
After Frode handed the Soul Collection Bottle to Angel, the sudden commotion of the day ended.
Because the performance of his apprentices was intolerable, to regain some dignity, Drue volunteered to take care of the aftermath.
Little Sam was arranged to rest in another room temporarily.
Angel and Frode, on the other hand, went to the Earth Cavern filled with necrotic energy.
Adar was also in the Earth Cavern, watching over Shanni. When Angel and Frode arrived, Adar’s eyes lit up, and he came over to inquire about little Sam.
Being a near-spirit body, Adar felt naturally close to little Sam, so his behavior was understandable.
While Frode recounted the events of the day to Adar, Angel activated the Purifying Field and walked into the Earth Cavern.
He first checked on Shanni’s condition, ensuring there were no signs of her falling into depravity, then began exploring the cavern.
The necrotic energy in the cavern remained as dense as before, showing no signs of weakening since his last visit. The gusts of dark ghostly wind could wear down a soul within half a second, imperceptible to Mortals, and even a Wizard Apprentice would likely collapse under its force.
The only change in the cavern was the addition of several lights made of Fluorite, which slightly alleviated its gloominess.
Using the light from the Fluorite, Angel could clearly see the small alcoves on the walls of the cavern.
A total of three hundred and sixty alcoves, each one occupied by a skeleton.
Seeing the similar-statured skeletons, Angel recalled the information Frode had mentioned before.
Thirteen years ago, Dawn Town, slave market.
Based on this inference, each of these skeletons was likely a specially selected slave by the mysterious figure.
But why did they do this? What was the ceremony here?
And, who are they?