Synthetic Wizard - Chapter 340 - 209: The First Unified Nation

On the way to Ghost Lake City, Fakado thought about many things regarding Sunan.

This included speculations about his appearance, ranging from bizarre to ordinary.

But when he finally saw him in person, he found that Sunan looked just like an ordinary person.

Unlike many Wizard Apprentices whose appearances altered due to bloodline fusion, Sunan looked no different from a regular human.

Except for those eyes.

Just a single glance made Fakado acutely aware of the profound disparity between him and the man before him.

It was a spiritual disparity, like the difference between heaven and earth.

“It’s an honor to meet you, Lord Sunan!”

Fakado bowed deeply, lowering his head.

Facing someone whose power far exceeded his, all he could do was express his respect.

Innocent and the other two snapped out of their daze and also bowed.

“No need for formalities, have a seat.”

Sunan waved his hand and took the seat at the head of the table.

Once he was seated, Fakado and the others also sat down.

The four exchanged glances, and as Fakado’s eyes flickered like he was about to speak, Sunan raised his hand to interrupt.

“As long as the Russell Clan stays out of the war, I can ensure that the Starry Empire will not act against the Russell Clan,” Sunan said.

Fakado was momentarily stunned, then overjoyed, but Sunan’s next words caused his expression to subtly change.

“The condition is that you hand over the clues to Fallen Star City.”

While speaking, Sunan glanced over the four of them.

Innocent and the other two looked baffled, but Fakado’s changing expression did not escape Sunan’s notice.

Reassured, Sunan thought to himself that the head of the Russell Clan indeed knew the clues to Fallen Star City.

“Head Fakado, how do you find this deal?”

Fakado was silent for a moment, then smiled bitterly and nodded:

“It’s quite profitable.”

What else could he do?

At this point, he should be grateful that the Russell Clan possessed something of interest to Sunan, otherwise, given Sunan’s methods, the entire clan would have likely been ruthlessly eradicated long ago.

Just like the former Truth Council.

Upon hearing Fakado’s words, Innocent and the other two appeared utterly astonished.

Fallen Star City?

Did their clan actually hold clues to Fallen Star City?

Why had no one mentioned this before?

Seemingly guessing their confusion, Fakado explained with a bitter smile:

“Our clan indeed has the clues to Fallen Star City, but over the years, they’ve been passed down orally from one clan head to another, so no one but the head knows about it.”

At this point, Fakado couldn’t help but glance at Sunan.

Even now, he couldn’t fathom how Sunan had discovered this secret.

Noticing Fakado’s gaze, Sunan remained calm and silent.

He couldn’t very well say he was bluffing him, right?

“Why?” Innocent couldn’t help but ask.

Fakado sighed, saying: “Because from over seven hundred years ago, our clan members have been unable to enter Fallen Star City, no matter what methods were used.”

“The secrets of Fallen Star City were easily coveted, especially when entry was impossible. To avoid trouble with no gain, our ancestors decided to seal away this secret, passing it only among successive clan heads.”

Fakado’s words not only explained to his clan members but also informed Sunan of the current situation with Fallen Star City, preventing Sunan from thinking that he deliberately concealed the method of entry to Fallen Star City, thus angering him at the Russell Clan.

Sunan slightly frowned but soon relaxed.

“The key to entering Fallen Star City should be in your possession, right?”

Based on the experience with the Tower of Stars and the Dark Forest, there should also be a key for Fallen Star City.

As expected, Fakado nodded and handed Sunan a pearl.

Seeing as Sunan already knew the Russell Clan’s secret, it wasn’t surprising that he was aware of the key’s existence, so Fakado was not shocked.

In contrast, Innocent and the other two widened their eyes in amazement.

They didn’t expect that the Sun-Melting Pearl passed down through their clan was actually the key to entering Fallen Star City.

“Witchcraft Artifact.”

After examining it briefly, Sunan raised an intrigued brow.

“You have a keen eye, my lord.”

This time, Fakado was genuinely surprised.

On the Starlight Continent, even Micro-Light Level magical items were rare, let alone Witchcraft Artifacts.

At least, he had never heard of anyone obtaining a Witchcraft Artifact.

Yet Sunan could immediately recognize the Sun-Melting Pearl’s level, a display of insight that was indeed impressive.

Lucky for him, he didn’t know that Sunan possessed nearly a dozen Witchcraft Artifacts; otherwise, his eyes might have popped out in shock.

“It seems the ancestor wizards of the Russell Clan valued their descendants enough to create the key to Fallen Star City as a Witchcraft Artifact, passing it down through the generations.”

“It’s a pity that over time, this Witchcraft Artifact has worn down considerably, and its power is likely reduced to less than half of its original.”

Sunan expressed slight regret, then looked up at Fakado.

“What exactly do you mean by being unable to enter Fallen Star City?”

Given the circumstances, Fakado didn’t hide anything and truthfully recounted:

“According to our clan records, Fallen Star City opens once every thirty years, its location in the Rainbow Sea at the continent’s end. However, from over seven hundred years ago, although our ancestors could still use the Sun-Melting Pearl to sense the time and place of Fallen Star City’s appearance, they could no longer find Fallen Star City upon reaching the location.”

Sensing but not finding?

Sunan’s eyes flickered with thought.

“When did Fallen Star City last appear?”

“Fifteen years ago.”

Meaning the next opening is in fifteen years.

Sunan understood, weighing the Sun-Melting Pearl in his hand, and said: “I’ll hold on to this for now and return it to you once I’m done with it.”