I Pioneered Scientific Magic-Chapter 230: I’m Just a Cripple Who Knows Neither Magic nor Sorcery!

The tightly sealed chamber finally opened, and Anthony emerged wearily. Wizards gathered around immediately.

"Master, are you okay?" A witch rushed forward, wanting to support Anthony.

Even outside, they could hear the rumbling thunder within the chamber. The energy reached the level of fifth or sixth-ring magic, far more dangerous than any previous experiment.

"Flora, I'm fine, no major injuries," Anthony waved off their help, then sighed. "But alas, another failure!"

"Master, you just need some time. There will be another thunderstorm day," Flora tried to reassure him.

Forging a new path in magic was no easy task. His ability to harness the might of thunder and create corresponding magic was already remarkable.

Anthony nodded, preparing to rest in his room, but then remembered something. "Where's Ebur? Any news of him lately?"

Ebur was one of the people he sent to investigate William, missing for days now. It led him to dread the worst possibility.

"Four days ago, a battle erupted on a remote street within the capital. People nearby heard thunderous roars. Rumor has it that a large number of priests rushed there, likely linked to Ebur's disappearance," another wizard said, filled with worry.

Anthony frowned. It seemed Ebur had likely been discovered and captured or even killed by the clergy.

Suddenly, commotion erupted from a distance, followed by a hurried attendant rushing in to report, "Master Anthony, Ebur... Ebur has returned!"

"Oh?" Anthony paused.

Flora and the others wore expressions of relief. "How is Ebur? Did he escape from prison?"

"Ebur seems fine, but he's currently arguing with Rell because he didn't return alone. He brought someone very important," the attendant replied cautiously.

"How dare he bring an outsider here?" Flora's face showed anger. This was the academy's headquarters; if word got out, it could lead enemy forces from the church here, with unimaginable consequences.

"Could Ebur be coerced?" one wizard immediately thought.

Ebur had been missing for days. His sudden return unscathed made some suspect he might have been betrayed.

"That's impossible. I trust he wouldn't betray us." "How can you trust? Did he consult Master Anthony before bringing an outsider?" "He stayed outside for days. If he hadn't been captured by the clergy, how could there be no news at all?"

As several academy wizards debated, Flora asked about the appearance of the person Ebur brought.

"He's a cripple who knows neither magic nor sorcery! He claims something very important requires meeting Master Anthony," the attendant replied hesitantly.

Hearing this, Flora and the others froze, not understanding Ebur's intentions.

"Let's go see," Anthony said thoughtfully.

Several wizards nodded, following Anthony to the meeting hall.

Most of the wizards and apprentices residing within were gathered there, surrounding two figures at the center, cautious gazes fixed upon them.

Upon entering, Flora noticed a middle-aged man standing beside Ebur. He was hunched, leaning on a cane, ordinary in appearance, perhaps even balding, his only merit being his decent attire.

After a glance, Flora shifted her gaze to Ebur, scolding, "Have you lost your mind, Ebur? How dare you bring an outsider to our headquarters without permission?"

"I know exactly what I'm doing, Flora!" Ebur said firmly, then turned to Anthony, respectfully bowing. "Master Anthony."

"Good to see you safely back, Ebur. But I think you should explain where you've been for these four days and who this friend by your side is," Anthony's tone remained calm but carried an unmistakable sense of authority.

"Allow me to explain, Master," Ebur began recounting the recent events. He mentioned staying as a guest in an estate and being well-treated. "And this person is a messenger from the Wizard's Land of Greenriel, Mr. Loud."

"Greenriel? The mythical wizard's sanctum?" Flora questioned in shock.

"Does such a place truly exist?" another wizard chimed in with skepticism.

"It does exist!" Loud nodded politely. "Good day, Master Anthony. Lord Lynn sent me to represent him and convey his sincerest regards to you."

"State your purpose," Anthony said directly.

"Lord Lynn wishes to discuss matters of cooperation. We share common interests and enemies, aiming to overthrow the rule of the church!" Loud proclaimed solemnly.

Anthony scrutinized Loud. Despite Ebur vouching for him, Anthony couldn't trust a force claiming to be from the Wizard's Land, emerging from nowhere.

"Also, Lord Lynn is interested in thunder magic and hopes to discuss it with you," Loud added tentatively.

"So, you want to probe the secrets of thunder magic!" Rell shouted angrily.

"Impossible!" "Expel him, or better yet, lock him up. We can't risk him exposing our whereabouts!" "Thunder magic is not something you can covet..."

The wizards present were incensed, believing Loud's claims of cooperation to be a facade, aiming to steal their academy's treasures under the guise of the so-called Wizard's Land.

Ebur felt rather awkward because many of these statements were once his own.

But reality slapped him hard...

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