Supreme Magus novel Chapter 3456

Chapter 3456 Elemental Storage (Part 1)

"Once the Mana Injector collects the necessary data on a specific natural treasure, I can turn what others consider a unique or hard to come by ingredients into a basic component for my research."

"Damn, that's brilliant, Ripha!" Raaz said.

"Thank you. On top of that, since I was as paranoid as any mage with a tower, I also used the Mana Injector to check if a geyser I considered hidden had actually been discovered and had regular visitors.

"I used to leave behind the natural treasures I had already moved to the Greenhouse and if I didn't find them upon my return, I knew that someone had been there during my absence."

"Can the Mana Injector help Awakening a specific area as it happened to the White Griffon's Forest?" Solus asked.

"In theory, yes." Menadion replied. "But I never used it like that. First, the process would have taken at least a few years. I never stayed that long in the same place and even if we did... you know."

She pointed at herself and Solus while nodding at the kids.

"Second, it would have been a bad move. An Awakened forest promotes the evolution of animals into magical beasts who in turn evolve into Emperor Beasts and steal my stuff. Why should I increase the number of my competitors?"

Abominus and Onyx grunted but said nothing to Ripha.

"It is a good idea for you, Lith." Onyx said. "It would increase the number and power of your allies in the Trawn Woods and you can always give our tribes what you don't need. Awakening the woods would make our tribes less reliant on you and lighten your burden."

"You make an excellent point, Onyx." He nodded. "I'll give it some thought but I make no promises. Not because I don't trust Reaper and the other Kings but because as Ripha said, the process takes a long time and I have things to do I can't afford to delay!"

He avoided referring to Orpal just like Menadion had done about her and Solus' demise. The children had gotten used to the ugly side of Mogar, but that didn't mean they had to be subjected to it any more than was absolutely necessary.

"Time is not a problem." Abominus replied. "Even if the Trawn Woods don't Awaken in this generation or the next, just starting the process will bring endless benefits to our clans and Lutia."

After everyone was done taking a look at the different screens and potential natural treasures, Solus led them upstairs, past the living quarters.

The door to the Bleed was locked and even though many looked at the unknown floor in

confusion, Solus said nothing.

"I'm pretty sure this floor wasn't here the last time you gave us a tour, Solus." Raaz said. "What does it do?"

The members of the Verhen family rarely took the stairs and Warped themselves straight to the floor they wanted to reach thanks to their access to the tower's basic functions. Solus could have skipped the Bleed with a Warp, but the Verhens would have noticed the extra floor anyway and it would have just made them more curious,

"Yes, it's a new floor, Dad, but it's not one of those the tower recovered after I reached the deep violet core. Please, don't ask me questions about it. I'm not ready to talk about it yet. Just know that it helped me and shamed me in equal measure."

"You showed us the Thievery yet this floor is so disgraceful you don't want to even talk about it?" Elina asked, her eyes moving to Ripha along with those of the rest of the family.

"Yes, Elina." Menadion replied. "This floor is probably the most disgusting and revolting thing I've ever done in my long life. I take full responsibility for it so please don't blame my daughter for her naïve attempt to shield me from your judgment.