'What kind of spell is stored in that magic scroll?' This thought rang in Jacob's head like a bell as he walked toward the stone column.
No matter how wary he was, he had to decide quickly. Although being hit by a mysterious spell was as good as committing suicide, fighting thousands of dark beings was guaranteed a gruesome end.
'Since this a trial to find a worthy successor, as long as I meet her requirements, I should be fine…' Jacob thought gloomily as he stopped in front of the stone column.
But still, the danger of losing his life was something Jacob didn't want to experience, and now he was stuck between a cliff and an abyss. He even started to miss Immortika, for he knew that cursed book would definitely know what sort of spell was stored in the magic scroll.
However, it wasn't an option at his moment, and he was already approaching the thirty-second mark. The Vile Witch, Margret, clearly designed this trial to put others under deadly pressure.
Gritting his teeth, he picked up the scroll, and after calming down, his eyes turned decisive, and he opened the scroll while getting ready to implore countermeasures if things started to go south.
The moment he opened the crimson scroll, a magic circle filled with complex runes appeared and instantly shone in dark light, and the next moment, that light started to envelop him like a hungry beast.
Jacob's pupils contorted when he sensed something invisible piercing through his skin and spreading into his body at a terrifying rate.
"Ahh…" A low-pitched scream suddenly escaped his mouth when a gut-wrenching pain stuck his entire body. Veins started to protrude all over his body, and skin started to turn crimson, and the color deepened, turning blackish…
The scroll has turned into ashes, but he was too much in pain to care about it. But that pain was still nothing in front of what he had endured from the cursed immortality.
At this moment, the static voice stopped its countdown and announced.
"You have successfully opened the Mind Rendering Imprecate Magic Scroll!
"You have been inflicted by Mind Rendering Imprecate!
"Survive until the Mind Rendering Imprecate lost effect!"
However, Jacob didn't hear any of it as his senses were taken over by pain.
But just as that spell tried to affect his magic orbits, the hex magic core in his cursed heart suddenly spun at a terrifying speed for only a moment. Thereby, a cold, refreshing sensation spread into Jacob's body.
Jacob felt the pain suddenly vanish as his darkening skin started to turn back to normal, and his bloodshot eyes also returned to normal with a hint of bewilderment.
Filled with sweat, Jacob's vision returned as he looked at his hands in bewilderment, and everything appeared normal, like nothing had ever happened.
Suddenly, his lips rose in elation, 'So my hex magic core can counter other curse magic as well, just like my body. What a nice and practical way to find out. Furthermore, that vicious bitch is really proficient in curse-related magic, and it'll soon be mine!'
Controlling his somewhat rigid breathing, he stood straight and coldly stated, "I think I passed the test."
The static voice rang after a moment of silence.
"Witch Palace System detects the Mind Rendering Imprecate has been successfully removed!
"Time taken: 5.34 seconds!
"Participant Viper has gone beyond the Witch Queen's expectation!
"You have been rewarded with 20 Inheritor Points!
"Participant Viper now has a total of 98 Inheritor Points!"
The very next moment, behind the stone column, the wall suddenly shook and started to slide, revealing a passage.
Jacob was pleased with the reward, but he didn't move towards the exit and instead asked, "Can I stay here to recuperate as long as I wish?"
Now, he only needed to pass another checkpoint, and it will all be over. Furthermore, he was more confident than ever since now he knew as long as it was a curse-related magic, he would be fine.
But the dark beings were still a problem, and since the place seemed to repel them, he wanted to remain here until he could summon Immortika again. Even though he was confident, he wasn't blinded by it.
The static voice replied, "Participant Viper would be graced with 12 hours of recuperating time with every successful attempt on Sacrifice and Spirit Checkpoints and 24 hours on Inheritor Checkpoints.
"You only have 24 hours before you have to move forward, or the protection on this place will be lifted!"
Jacob's expression went frigid, "Why wasn't I told this before?"
"Only by inquiry can this information be revealed."
'That conniving bitch!' Jacob's lip twitched slightly, and he stopped wasting his breath on an AI. It was clearly Margret's design so that he could do nothing.
So, he found a place to sit down and switch his star watch. But to his surprise, 'No Star Network Available' was written on the interface.
'This place can even block the prying eyes of Star Network?' Jacob was astounded as it was completely unexpected.
Then his eyes shimmered coldly as he thought of something since this situation was very optimal, and he put his study of magic on hold for a little longer.
'Since the Star network can't work here, then this also means the Star Hackers can't use it to find someone's location…'
The next moment, Jacob moved his sleeve, and unconscious Frugal appeared in front of him. He was still under the influence of Slumber Hex because he was stored in the infinity pendant, and time seemed to lose its meaning there for some reason.
Jacob looked at the slumbering giant with predator-like eyes as if he was looking at a big slob of meat and smiled viciously, 'With him, I should be able to reach the 20% in cursed blood, and it's also a good time to get rid of these siblings while the star network is not around!'
The next moment, a short sword appeared in his hand…
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Within the core region of the Vile Witch Valley, right where the entrance to the Witch Palace was located.
The entire place was sealed with an illusionary barrier.
At this moment, the entire waterfall mountain was shaking while the water body was filled with chaotic waves.
'Boom…boom…'
It was like someone was hammering the entire mountain without stopping with the intention of tearing it apart.
Many cloaked figures stood on the bank as they watched the mountain shake like crazy, and even cracks were beginning to appear.
"How long she's been at it?" A gloomy yet fearful voice whispered in person stood in the center of this mysterious ground.
The person replied with a grave tone, "Two days, and she has already dug a huge tunnel, but there is no trace of the Vile Witch Layer. It seemed we were too late! It's time to contact Star Lord. Only he can appease Vice Star Lord!"