Moon Witch, embark on the journey!

Then she pulled it upwards, from the calf to the knee, and then to the somewhat plump thigh. The end of the stockings slightly pressed into the white and tender skin, making a slight "snap" sound.

She rubbed her legs together a little, somewhat enjoying the feeling.

"All right!"

The girl's graceful and youthful legs were particularly attractive when wrapped in black stockings, but they were soon mostly covered by the wide wizard robe, leaving only half of her calves exposed.

It had been a long time since the vampires left, so Luna no longer had to dress in the suspicious way she had before. But after that, she still kept some of her little habits, which was to wear close-fitting silk items.

It can give her a strange sense of security.

Putting on her leather boots and carrying her backpack, Luna left her room.

......

Walking in the headquarters of the Dark Ring, Luna felt a little emotional as she saw the obviously fewer people coming.

Although they won, the losses after the war were still quite staggering. A large number of apprentices and even formal wizards died in the war, causing impacts in all aspects.

Including the elite apprentices have been completely replaced.

Claire had already been promoted to a formal wizard. After two or three months, William and Winnie, who had recovered from their injuries, also became formal wizards of the new generation.

It seemed that Winnie had achieved the sign of materialization of her spiritual power during the battle with Kadiel.

Few people knew about the deeds of their team, but their achievements were already quite astonishing. In particular, several members were promoted to official wizards, which was equivalent to directly becoming the middle level of the organization and the family.

And in this war, many other apprentices also emerged.

It is said that there are apprentices whose bloodline has been awakened, killing several pure-blooded vampires in one go. There are also apprentices who have developed special items for vampires, which shine in local battlefields.

The overall number of apprentices has been reduced by more than half, but the number of elite apprentices has rarely exceeded double digits.

Luna is also one of the new generation of elite apprentices, but her achievements are only at the level of the Baron vampires, and she is not very famous among the apprentices.

“I’m really in an awkward period right now.”

Several elite apprentices have become official wizards and entered a new level. Others, such as Jie Li and Senna, are still preparing for the breakthrough of high-level apprentices. Currently, Luna is not on either side.

She has almost prepared everything she needs to become a formal wizard, and her future is bright, but she still lacks some time to hone her skills.

But after that, he had been practicing alone for four months, and he was either making medicine or meditating all day. To be honest, Luna was a little fed up with it, so she came out to relax.

"If my apprentices knew about my troubles, they would definitely despise me."

Becoming a formal wizard by following the procedures is a dream that many apprentices cannot achieve in their lifetime. But now Luna just feels a little bored.

As she went along, the number of apprentices around her gradually became fewer and fewer, while the number of formal wizards began to increase.

Half of the Dark Ring is a large cold glacier, and the other half is also very dark and cold, but it is not a glacier but a deep valley rift.

Places where dark elements are enriched are often underground.

Luna, fully equipped, moved on her own, traveling through the valleys, and soon arrived at a palace that exuded a dark atmosphere. She pinned her badge on her wizard robe and blended into the sparse crowd.

There was a huge teleportation array deep in the hall, and two official wizards were guarding it. When enough wizards gathered around the teleportation array, they would speak as usual:

"The secret Shadow Lake. Apprentices need 100 magic stones to enter each time, and formal wizards need 1,000 magic stones to enter each time. Don't cause trouble, don't trespass into the forbidden area, and don't try to sneak across..."

119. Shadow Lake

Although it is the same entrance and teleportation array, the apprentices and official wizards who come here are clearly distinguished.

The two official wizards in charge of reception and guarding received two groups of people respectively. The one who received the official wizard was very enthusiastic and greeted the wizards from time to time.

The other person who was receiving the apprentice had a cold face from beginning to end, as if he was owed money.

The shallowest level of the secret realm requires at least high-level apprentices to explore. But facing the "strong" among these apprentices, the official wizard still felt a little unmotivated. He was stern in this chore and said in a stern tone:

"Don't push around, line up properly. Anyone who dares to disrupt the order will be kicked out!"

Official wizards can enter when there are three or five of them, but the entrance for apprentices can only be opened when there are more than ten of them.

"One hundred magic stones, I don't know if I can make back the money."

Several apprentices were talking in low voices, with expressions of hesitation and expectation on their faces.

There are all kinds of strange products in the secret realm, and there are also mysterious relics. From time to time, it is reported that an apprentice has made huge profits and accumulated a huge fortune in one go, laying the foundation for becoming a formal wizard in the future.

Likewise, the danger is quite great, and the entrance fee alone is enough to make the apprentice feel painful.

Luna didn't see anyone she knew among the seven apprentices. In fact, she didn't pay much attention to the famous members among the apprentices. Many of the outstanding apprentices at the Dark Ring headquarters reached high ranks in their late twenties or thirties. They were already rare outside, but they were somewhat inconspicuous here.

"If you can't afford it, don't go. If you don't even have this little courage, how can you expect to become a formal wizard?"

The wizard who was watching over them probably heard the apprentices' discussion, and spoke loudly, half mockingly and half reminding them to quiet down immediately.

No one objected, and the wizard snorted in boredom.

It wasn't until Luna came closer that he let out a surprised "eh" and his expression became much better:

"Elite apprentice?"

"Well, I heard there's a discount for this badge?"

Luna asked curiously, "This is my first time here."

"Yes, according to the organization's regulations, the entry and exit fees can be discounted by 20%, and you only need to pay 80 magic stones."

"Ah, I'm just asking. My mentor is Anissa... ah..."

The wizard guarding the gate was stunned, and then his expression became much gentler:

"Lady Thousand-Faced Witch is the guardian elder of the secret realm. She has been stationed in the secret realm recently. If you want to visit her, you can enter for free."

He did not do any verification. The elite apprentices of the organization did not need to take advantage of such a small advantage. They were all preparing to be formal wizards. If they were exposed, they would be embarrassed.

"But according to the rules, we still have to wait for everyone to arrive. The entrance can only be opened after ten apprentices have arrived."

"Thank you. Actually, this is my first time here, and I still have some questions—"

Luna nodded in satisfaction and asked some more questions. The official wizard also explained very patiently, attracting a group of high-level apprentices to quietly move over to eavesdrop.

"The biggest danger in the secret realm is naturally the Shadow Lake, but opportunities are also there... It is best not to get close to it when you are an apprentice. The secret realm is rich in dark elements, and there are many magical beasts and various medicinal herbs and rare items..."

After a few words, they had a general understanding. Luna didn't want to disturb them too much, so she walked aside and waited like the other apprentices.

She vaguely heard some voices coming from her side:

"...Have any of you seen that young lady?"

"Does anyone know her and go say hello to her?"

Luna looked up and saw several apprentices turned their heads away and didn't dare to look at her. There was also a young male apprentice who blushed and wanted to say something but didn't dare to speak.

She was a little emotional. She still remembered that when she first came to the Dark Ring, her appearance also attracted the attention of some apprentices, but in the end, no one respected her because of her low strength.

Now, among a group of high-level apprentices, she has become the flower of the mountain that no one dares to talk to.

Luna didn't want to cause trouble for others, so she picked up an alchemy book and read it in a corner. After a while, another pair of apprentices arrived, making a total of ten people.

After entering the teleportation array, Luna heard the wizard muttering to himself:

"People came quite quickly this time. It seems that after the war, there are many more high-level apprentices, and we are much richer... In the past, it took two or three days to gather enough people."

After a dizzying moment, a brand new world appeared before my eyes.

Yes, this place is different from the miniature secret realm on the other side of the Dark Cliff. At a glance, there is no end in sight. Because of the abundance of dark elements, the atmosphere is a bit gloomy. Luna felt a familiar power and looked up.

There is a silver moon hanging in the sky.

"It's the same thing again. But this time it's daytime outside."

In the Shadow Lake Secret Realm, it is always night all year round. As soon as Luna entered, she felt the blessing of the moonlight and her whole body became comfortable.

There is no doubt that this place is half her home ground.

At the same time, the apprentices around her also reacted.

"Well, it's a bit uncomfortable."

"Why is the environment here... so depressing?"

Unlike her, most of the apprentices seemed to feel unwell after entering. Some even lay on the ground and vomited without any image.

"Hey! Stop making the floor dirty, clean it up yourselves!"

An impatient voice came from the side. There was also a formal wizard stationed at the entrance and exit on this side. It seemed that he was used to the reactions of these apprentices. He didn't care whether they were listening or not, and said to himself:

"The environment in the secret realm is different from the outside. You must return within seven days, otherwise you will bear the consequences. Also, apprentices, do not enter the deep areas without permission!"

Luna took out the map she had bought a long time ago. As one of the two secret places where the organization was founded, the shallow area of ​​Shadow Lake had been almost fully explored.

Theoretically, the first-level magic beasts in the peripheral areas have been cleared out, and the formal wizards must go deeper. There are only some magic beasts or materials that the formal wizards don't like in the periphery.

"Well, let's decide where to go first."

Visiting Enissa was just a superficial reason. To be honest, it was no different from seeking death for Luna to go to the area where the top wizards were. Anyway, it didn't cost any magic stones to go in and out, and she didn't have any obsession to make back the money.

These apprentices each have their own goals, and Luna is probably the only one who comes here to travel and broaden her horizons.

She quickly left the entrance area.

"After all, there are quite a few rare magical beasts and medicinal herbs, so it would be nice to collect some of them."

The entire Shadow Lake region is quite large, no less than a country. It is rich in resources and dark elements. If they can stay here for a long time, many wizards from various organizations may choose to live here directly.

But that is impossible.

All wizards who stayed for more than a certain time died.

120. Elvina

The organization allows apprentices and formal wizard members to stay for a period of one week to one month respectively.

If you don't return to the entrance for a long time, you will be considered dead in the secret realm. Those wizards who stay in the secret realm for a long time also need to change guards every once in a while and can only enter again after having enough rest outside.

Some say it is the environmental factors of the secret realm, some say it is the curse of the deepest evil demon, and some say it is the resentment of the fallen legendary wizard.

"I won't be staying long anyway, I just want to take a look."

Perhaps it was the blessing of the moonlight, Luna did not feel the discomfort that most wizards felt when they first entered.

It is said that wizards will feel a little uncomfortable when they enter normally, but as time goes by and the "time limit" is reached, outsiders will feel strangely comfortable and unwilling to leave. Until they completely lose their minds and are unwilling to leave even if they die.

The impact on wizards of different physiques and levels is different, and some wizards have longer endurance. But basically, as long as you follow the experience summarized by the Dark Ring from the sacrifices of past generations, that is, seven days and one month as the deadline, there will be no problem.

Just as Luna was concentrating on thinking about the map, a voice came from behind her.

"Um--the lady in front, can you wait?"

It was a female voice. She turned around and saw a strange female apprentice calling her.

The person had a gorgeous face, her lips were radiant with luster, and she wore light eyeshadow. She had long dark golden wavy hair. Although she was in a secret place, she was wearing a purple and black long dress, and her smooth calves were covered with luxurious high heels.

His whole person exudes a noble and calm temperament, and he doesn't look like someone who is here to explore a secret place.

Even Luna, who just wanted to go shopping, brought enough potions and various equipment and sundries, but she was completely empty-handed. The rings on her fair fingers had an extraordinary aura.

She also looks like a high-level apprentice.

"What do you find me for?"

Luna became a little alert. She had never seen such a conspicuous guy among her previous apprentices.

The female apprentice walked over without noticing her guard. She raised her white and tender hand, with a silver-rimmed badge between her fingers.

"I am also an elite apprentice, like you?"

Luna's badge was still on her chest. She tore it off and put it in her pocket, and asked with some confusion:

"Is that why?"

"That's why!"

She walked to Luna's side with a scent. She looked at her carefully and sniffed. She quickly stopped and said:

"Team up with me, the others are too boring."

"what?"