As Archvel sat on his bed,
The investigation into the murder case had taken a weird turn with the unexpected alliance with the mages from Void Star.
But Archvel knew that once the investigation concluded, he needed to move on and explore new territories.
"I have too much focus on myself, and in a world like this, too much attention is nothing but a problem."
Archvel was not a kid without life experience.
Not to mention that now he is starting to remember what kind of life he had when he was back on Earth.
He knew that showing off and gathering attention on himself without the power to back it down would end in misery.
Which is not something that he wanted to see at all.
"For now, it is best to lay down and increase my knowledge of magic, the world, and everything."
"I need to become a real mage, not an apprentice, to have a clear defense against dark mages and light mages."
Archvel desired to broaden his knowledge and strengthen his magical abilities; that was the only way for safety and real freedom that he seeks.
He considered the renowned Mage Academy in the distant city of Silverhaven.
Alternatively, he pondered about the Dark Archive; right now, he feels more powerful and understands himself with greater confidence.
It would make sense for him to go back to the hidden entrance of the Dark Archive and then look for more resources and information there.
Back then, he did not know about many things, but with his experience right now, things may change.
"It may also make sense to designate that hidden location of the Dark Archive as my temporary base."
"It is hidden, too ancient to be remembered, and a solitary place."
Archvel's thoughts then turned to the bustling city of Obsidian Keep, known as a hub for magical artifacts and rare spellbooks, as well as many dark mages that were in contact with each other to share knowledge.
"In the world of dark mages, everyone is looking for prey to hunt for more power."
"I am not going to be prey, that is certain."
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He needed to stay vigilant, always ready to defend himself and adapt to unforeseen circumstances.
Next morning Archvel met with Jareth.
He shared the information about Aldar and Ally with Jareth, curious to know more about the Void Star organization.
Jareth listened attentively and then began to provide additional details about their rival faction.
"Void Star," Jareth started,
"They are a secretive and powerful organization that delves into forbidden magics and dark arts. They are known for their expertise in soul manipulation and necromancy."
"A bunch of lunatics that keep on putting their nose into the realms that humans should not be looking into, if you ask me."
Jareth also added, showing his disdain.
He paused for a moment, as if gathering his thoughts, before continuing.
"Void Star operates from the Obsidian Keep,
"They have their own hierarchy and their own set of objectives, often conflicting with those of the Tower of the Black Sun."
"The members of Void Star are ruthless and ambitious. They seek to harness the power of the Void, the soul, and the chaotic energy that lies beyond our realm."
"They believe that by tapping into this forbidden force, they can achieve unimaginable power and reshape the world according to their will."
Archvel nodded.
"It seems like Aldar and Ally are not as simple and dangerous as they look."
Archvel thought about and understood Jareth's perspective.
It made sense that contacting Aldar and Ally first would be a wise move, considering their potential knowledge and insights into the investigation.
Archvel trusted Jareth's judgment and respected his decision to maintain a distance from the two mages.
"Understood, I will be in contact with them but will keep you out of it," Archvel replied.
Jareth nodded in agreement.
"Excellent. Keep me informed of any progress or significant findings. Remember, our primary objective is to kill the necromancer responsible for Elliot Ken's death."
Archvel acknowledged Jareth's words,
He was determined to bring justice to Elliot Ken and uncover the truth behind his murder.
Working with Aldar and Ally seemed like the fastest path.
As Archvel bid farewell to Jareth,
One hour later,
Archvel sat down with Aldar and Ally, sharing the information he had gathered about the corpse of Elliot Ken.
As he relayed the details, both mages listened.
The fact that they both understand Jareth, who is an official mage from the Tower of Black Sun, to be not too involved with themselves is normal and expected.
After some time, Ally turned to Aldar and nodded.
"I think you know what I mean, Aldar; from the details, it can be that kind of a spell."
Aldar thought a little and rubbed his chin as he started to speak.
"So, you suspect that the murderer used a spell called 'Soul Sickle'?"
Aldar interjected, his voice thoughtful.
"That would explain the peculiar damage inflicted on the soul of the victim."
Ally nodded in agreement, acknowledging Aldar's words.
"Indeed, based on the evidence, it seems highly likely that the perpetrator employed a similar ability, such as soul sickle."
"The distinct marks on Elliot Ken's soul indicate a deliberate and targeted attack."