Night Ranger - Full Series - 735 Chapters

by Dark Blue Coconut Milk

  He activated the flying carpet and the two flew through the fog.

  …

  On the way, Marvin saw some blurry figures. Most of them were Wizards proudly riding flying carpets.

  All of them were Blackfire Lava’s internal staff and most were at the 2nd rank.

  Seeing this, Marvin couldn’t help but sigh. The Wizard class was indeed enviable, being able to fly at 2nd rank, as long as one had enough Magic Power and money.

  As for most other classes, especially the melee classes, even if they reached the Legend Realm, they would be unable to fly.

  This was one of the reasons Wizards were able to rule this era. Flying gave a very formidable advantage. If they made proper use of it, even some Legend powerhouses would be at their wit’s end.

  This 3rd rank Wizard for example. If he had made sure he was flying high enough, Marvin wouldn’t have been able to reach him.

  Night Jump times two plus Shadow Escape might not necessarily be enough for him to reach the flying carpet.

  This was the most annoying part for the other classes.

  But it was a pity. The Wizard Era was about to end, something that group of proud Wizards wasn’t aware of.

  The Universe Magic Pool shattering would be terrible for the Wizards. An overwhelming majority of Wizards would disappear from this world.

  Only the real powerhouses would be left behind.

  Marvin didn’t want to suffer from the Universe Magic Pool shattering, or else he might have thought about getting a Wizard subclass. That class was way too useful before the Calamity after all.

  But in any case, he was a Sorcerer. In the later stages, they might not necessarily be worse than Wizards, depending on how he developed.

  …

  The two weren’t moving very quickly.

  Under Marvin’s questioning, this Wizard Reggie had already told Marvin everything he knew.

  As he listened, Marvin’s expression sank.

  The Secret Garden had already opened.

  One day earlier, Ivan and four Legend powerhouses were among those who had gathered.

  But because Ivan and the other four Legends fought at the entrance of the Secret Garden, most others didn’t have a chance to get in.

  These Legends included Blackfire Lava’s leader, a Legend Wizard.

  Therefore, the most powerful members of Blackfire Lava in Breton Village were in fact two Half-Legend Wizards. The people stopped at Breton Village were at about that level or weaker.

  The Blackfire Lava Wizards’ control over this area had been gradually diminishing. After all, without a Legend overseeing it, they could only scare away the weaker outsiders.

  But not everyone was fine with that. Many powerhouses were like Marvin, forcibly breaking through the Blackfire Barrier.

  The Blackfire Lava Wizards couldn’t do much about this, as they simply couldn’t handle so many people at the same time.

  According to Reggie’s explanations, there were at least thirty Half-Legends staying in the ancient Breton Village, because the opening of the Secret Garden wasn’t always a one-time thing. Often, it would allow people in another once or twice after an initial opening!

  The remaining people had another chance.

  They were pacing back and forth in the village, waiting for the opportunity.

  …

  “The village is ahead, Sir Marvin. You can go in,” Reggie said respectfully. “As someone with the potential to become a Legend powerhouse, we have no reason to prevent you from entering the Secret Garden.”

  Marvin inwardly sneered, ‘Isn’t it because you can’t block me?’

  But he didn’t want to completely become hostile with Blackfire Lava this time. Having bad blood with a group of Wizards could be very troublesome.

  He jumped down the flying carpet and walked into Breton Village.

  As he entered the village, countless eyes sized him up.

  The small village was quite lively.

  Some of these gazes held enmity, while others had shock, but many more were just indifferent.

  Marvin ignored them and silently walked toward the center of the village.

  No one stopped him. Those able to break through Blackfire Lava’s Barrier and reach Breton Village were all powerhouses qualified to enter the Secret Garden. This was a common understanding among these people.

  Marvin walked through the village paying attention to the number of people and found that there were more than Reggie had told him.

  There were at least fifty Half-Legends in this ancient village!

  Out of these, a bit less than half were Wizards. The other classes were pretty much evenly distributed. They were powerhouses who rushed from all over the Dead Area Continent, yearning for the Secret Garden. It was worth mentioning that Marvin did a full circle around the village and didn’t see any Monks.

  This made him very pleased. Without any Monks here, his fighting strength should be at the peak of the group.

  Godly Dexterity with Desperation Style would definitely put him a cut above these people, at least in the Secret Garden.

  He casually found a place to sit down and waited for the second opening of the Secret Garden.

  …

  The greatest number of people gathered in the old village under a dead willow.

  This was where the Secret Garden had just opened. At least two thirds of the people were gathered there waiting for the Secret Garden to open once again.

  ‘One would assume that the Secret Garden would open again at the same spot.’

  ‘But what happened this time would clearly be outside Eric’s expectations. Because of Ivan, the news leaked far and wide. The Elven Prince rushed to the Dead Area alone and waited for the opening of the Secret Garden… This attracted even more people.’

  ‘That gathering of powerhouses probably already exceeded what the Magic Medicine King had imagined.’

  ‘It certainly wouldn’t dare to eat all five Legends. And even if it did, it wouldn’t be full. Thus, it will open the entrance once again, but won’t let too many people in.’

  Marvin calmly analyzed the situation.

  Even if the Magic Medicine King Eric was very greedy, he was still very crafty. If these fifty or so Half-Legends all rushed in, its plot might be seen through, despite its skill with illusions. It couldn’t let too many enter, so the second opening should be the last one.

  It definitely wouldn’t choose the same location as the first time, or else all those gathered would swarm in and its life might be in danger.

  Thinking of this, Marvin closed his eyes and started feeling the aura of earth.

  When he was learning under Kangen, during the breaks, the latter imparted a special skill to Marvin.

  That skill, like Shadow Thief Owl’s Origami, would be classified as a special ability.

  This ability was called [Earth Perception]. Kangen also learnt it from Xunshan’s powerful Monks.

  Marvin guessed that it was taught by that Cloud Monk. Feeling heaven and earth was something the Cloud Monk would train in every day.

  He closed his eyes and felt as if he could see all of Breton Village.

  Time slowly passed.

  The night gradually darkened and the crackling sound of the bonfire echoed, not letting people rest.

  Most were still making preparations, but there were even more people under the willow tree.

  Marvin was still motionless, calmly using Earth Perception.

  Suddenly, a blue shadow appeared in his field of view.

  ‘Found you!’

  Marvin smirked. ‘Mana Wraith – Eric!’

  Chapter 377: Mutual Deception [2/10]

  Chapter 377: Mutual Deception [2/10]

  Translator: Translation Nation Editor: Translation Nation

  Mana Wraith Eric was a very unique existence.

  From what Marvin knew, he was the key to opening the Secret Garden’s entrance.

  Back when the Wizard Apprentice named Eric was swallowed by the Ma
gic Medicine King, a part of his soul formed into resentment.

  It had a willpower that couldn’t be neglected. Even though it was swallowed by the Magic Medicine King, the latter wasn’t willing to digest that resentment. Otherwise it might be assimilated by the resentment.

  Thus, it simply expelled the resentment from its body before pouring its own magic power in it to turn it into an independent resentful ghost with a body made of magic power.

  That Mana Wraith involuntarily became the Magic Medicine King’s accomplice.

  After all, the real Wizard Apprentice Eric had already died and the Mana Wraith was only left with some of Eric’s anger and resentment.

  Because it was restricted to the Secret Garden due to its nature, the Magic Medicine King was unable to free itself from the prison the Mikenshi Wizards had created.

  Thus, it needed someone to help it open the Secret Garden and then close it at a suitable time.

  That was the Mana Wraith.

  …

  Marvin suddenly opened his eyes. Since he caught that guy’s existence, if he didn’t chase now, when would he go?

  While using Earth Perception, Marvin grasped the Mana Wraith’s location and used Night Tracking.

  His movements were graceful like the wind, melding into the darkness of the night. Even if he hadn’t meticulously used Stealth, few people would have been able to notice Marvin.

  Ten seconds later, Marvin found him in a ruined courtyard.

  This just happened to be convenient for Marvin.

  The Mana Wraith grew alert, raising his head while angrily looking at Marvin, and let out a wretched laughter. “Fertilizer…”

  “Fertilizer is coming…”

  After saying this, he suddenly pounced at Marvin!

  Pure Chaos Magic Power condensed into a pair of sharp claws, swiping fiercely at Marvin!

  But before it reached him, Marvin took out an object and weighed it in his hand.

  The Mana Wraith froze instantly.

  The thing in Marvin’s hand was a dazzling ball. He laughingly asked, “So anxious to make a move? Could it be that you don’t want to chat with me?”

  The Mana Wraith glanced at Marvin.

  The power of the Sun Sphere gave him a feeling of danger. That thing had a restraining effect against ghosts, the undead, and beings of darkness.

  Even the Hook Horror family that was able to move unhindered in the dangerous Underdark was burnt to death under the effect of these Sun Spheres.

  Let alone a small Mana Wraith.

  “There is nothing worth talking about with fertilizer…”

  The Mana Wraith turned and fled!

  The Magic Medicine King’s order was to find a deserted place to open the Secret Garden and then attract a wave of people in.

  If he was found, he couldn’t carry out his plan.

  His thoughts were already under the control the Magic Medicine King and he simply couldn’t remember what had happened back then.

  But Marvin could do something about it.

  “Really?” A smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. “You sure you don’t want to discuss with me, Eric?”

  The Mana Wraith stopped.

  “You… What did you say?” He turned around fiercely. “You dare to call out Master’s name?”

  Marvin looked at him with pity, “Poor Eric, could it be that you still don’t remember who swallowed your soul and flesh, and even stole your name? Your so-called master is only a Magic Medicine bound to be eaten by people. You were his master once.”

  The Mana Wraith had an odd expression and angrily pointed at Marvin as he yelled with false bravado, “You are talking nonsense!”

  But his expression was betraying him.

  He stood there, motionless. Some memories finally started awakening thanks to Marvin.

  Marvin was pleased.

  He wasn’t wrong.

  The time when the Mana Wraith left the garden was when the Magic Medicine King’s control over him was at its weakest. At that time, with some key words, it should be very easy to make the Mana Wraith remember what had happened.

  This was very helpful to Marvin’s plan.

  The Mana Wraith seemed very unstable. He looked like he was at a loss, sometimes angry, sometimes peaceful, sometimes fierce.

  After a while his expression became strange and his voice turned gloomy. “I… I am Eric.”

  Marvin inwardly sighed. ‘Actually, you aren’t Eric. You are only Eric’s resentment, nothing more.’

  But of course he wouldn’t say that now, since he had a use for the Mana Wraith.

  “Indeed, you are Eric,” Marvin grimly said. “Not only did the Magic Medicine King swallow your body and soul, it stole your name and tricked you.”

  “Who are you? Why would you know so much?” The Mana Wraith still had a hard time believing him.

  “I’m only a passerby who has read many books.” Marvin shrugged. “I know your mission is to open the Secret Garden. You’ll open the entrance sooner or later, right?”

  He Mana Wraith was silent for a moment, not understanding. “Since you know about the Magic Medicine King’s existence, why would you still want to go in to become fertilizer?”

  Marvin calmly told him, “I have reasons. A friend of mine is inside, and I want to make sure he comes out unscathed. Moreover, how could you be certain whether I would become that Eric’s food?”

  He especially stressed the word Eric.

  Sure enough, the Mana Wraith irritably retorted, “I am Eric! It is only a Magic Medicine! Damn!”

  Marvin smiled faintly. “Yeah? But you appear to have no means to act against it. It calls itself Eric, while you are just a nameless Mana Wraith.”

  The Mana Wraith looked at Marvin somewhat fanatically. “I’ll kill it!”

  “You? Impossible,” dismissed Marvin. “If you return to the Secret Garden, you’ll once again return under its control. Aren’t I right?”

  The Mana Wraith was annoyed, but admitted, “You are very right.”

  “I don’t have a way to fight that guy, it is too strong.”

  “You can’t even imagine how powerful it is…”

  “How powerful it is will be my matter. If you are willing to land me a hand, I’ll have a chance to get rid of the ‘Eric’ that is a Magic Medicine,” Marvin assured. “I also came here for the Magic Medicine King, but I need a bit of your help.”

  The Mana Wraith examined Marvin, but ultimately shook his head. “You are very strong, but not his match.”

  “Believe me, I’m much stronger than you can imagine,” Marvin said grimly. “Since I know of the Magic Medicine King and still dare to come, I definitely have a way to handle him.”

  The Mana Wraith was silent for a moment before finally asking, “What do you need me to do?”

  “First, open the Secret Garden’s entrance and let me in,” Marvin instructed. “As for the others, you can follow the Magic Medicine King’s arrangements.”

  “Second, I need you to tell me where the Magic Medicine King’s main body is located, as well as how to see through his disguise and illusions.”

  The Mana Wraith shook his head, “Opening the entrance is fine, but I don’t know how to see through his disguise and his illusions are too powerful…”

  He then changed his attitude a bit, muttering irresolutely, “As for his location, I can actually tell you.”

  “His main body is in a hidden area beyond the remains of the Astral Sea Monster, in the [First Garden of Eden].”

  Marvin nodded.

  This information wasn’t much different from what he could remember. He wanted to verify whether the information from his previous life was reliable or not.

  After all, it was second-hand information.

  But when it came to this, Marvin suddenly asked, “What level is the Magic Medicine King’s Illusion skill at? As strong as Hell Nightmares?”

  The Mana Wraith hesitated for a moment before confirming, “More or less.”

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sp; A strange expression flashed in Marvin’s eyes.

  Soon after, he pondered a bit and told the Mana Wraith, “Open the entrance. Let me experience how terrifying illusions that are comparable to those of Hell’s Dream Demons are.”

  The Mana Wraith listened to him and opened a Teleportation Gate.

  Marvin walked in.

  At that time, a sneer appeared on the Mana Wraith’s face. “You overestimate yourself…”

  …

  After entering, Marvin arrived in a strange place.

  A rich fragrance floated in the air, and coming here from the Dead Area felt like jumping from the cold of midwinter to the liveliness of spring.

  Marvin stood on a wide open field, and could see a small flat hill in the distance.

  There were many buildings there that had the style of the ancient Mikenshi school.

  This was the Secret Garden’s first area, the [Lost Villa].

  Marvin was about to go uphill, when he suddenly felt his wrists burning!

  Ancestor’s Mystery had a reaction!

  Chapter 378: Ahead of Time [3/10]

  Chapter 378: Ahead of Time [3/10]

  Translator: Translation Nation Editor: Translation Nation

  It hadn’t even occurred to Marvin that Ancestor’s Mystery might activate here.

  This thing was essentially a sealing item, used to restrain the Archdevil’s head. After he had put it on, the Archdevil’s head knew its place and the black-gowned old man didn’t appear near White River Valley anymore.

  As for the Ancestor’s Mystery bracelets themselves, they hadn’t had any other changes.

  But when he entered the Secret Garden, his wrists grew hot.

  This surprised Marvin, but he didn’t check the unusual condition of Ancestor’s Mystery first. Instead, he calmly observed the situation in the surroundings.

  The Secret Garden’s entrance was on a green field with all kinds of crops planted throughout. Even the paths were surrounded with pleasing vegetation, and the fragrance gathered in the air, making the place look very beautiful and relaxing.

  But Marvin knew that this was only a facade created by the Magic Medicine King.

  Since he entered the Secret Garden, each and every move was under the grasp of Magic Medicine King Eric.