## Chapter 197: Remote Teleportation
On the morning of the fourth day after the Meeting, I packed the large and small bags Velas had prepared for me. Under her and Little Sarah's tearful and reluctant gaze, I gritted my teeth and took my first steps. I vaguely felt that even though I had left their figures behind, until they disappeared into the morning mist, the two strands of inseparable affection still tightly wrapped around me, making me want to turn back immediately.
I went to Charsi's place to pick up the Equipment she had just finished repairing, then circled around the West District, bought some essential items, and finally returned to the Mage Guild. Led by a Middle-aged Mage, I entered a Small Tent where Akara and the other three were sitting and chatting.
"Sorry, I'm late again."
Seeing the four pairs of eyes fixed squarely on me, what could I do but lower my head and apologize?
"It's alright, it's alright, the timing is just right."
Fara motioned for me to sit down. Without any visible Movement, a steaming cup of Spirit-Clearing Water appeared before me.
"Is this really okay? Going to Lut Gholein without defeating Andariel first."
I was still a little uneasy.
"Wu, perhaps you don't know, but after the last Monster Attack and Belial's appearance, the four of us discussed it and decided to include defeating Belial as a Quest for advancing to Lut Gholein. This can also temporarily resolve the issue of over a dozen Parties waiting for Andariel's Resurrection. The slight difference is that because Belial's mental Attack is too great a threat to low-Level Adventurers, we have also placed some restrictions on challenging Belial. First, the Party must consist of four or more people, and second, there must be a Sorceress in the Party..."
Akara blinked her pale eyes and explained to me.
"Therefore, you, who defeated Belial in the last Attack, have sufficient Excuse to head to Lut Gholein, even setting aside your Status as an Elder. Besides, if we don't say anything and you don't say anything, as long as you keep a low profile in Lut Gholein, who would know that our Lord Wu Fan has already gone to Lut Gholein? Hehe~~"
Akara, rarely showing a cunning side, chuckled.
"Since you've all made the arrangements, I have no problem with it."
I nodded. This Quest could also be considered a Trial. I had absolute Confidence in Akara's meticulousness; just seeing how well she managed the vast Rogue Encampment was proof enough. I figured they wouldn't let me encounter any Danger.
"This is a handwritten Letter. Take it as Proof and give it to the Representative of the Mage Guild in Lut Gholein—Talen Eliah."
Akara handed me a Beast Skin Scroll. I briefly unfolded it and saw it was densely filled with a Letter of Introduction.
"Also, this is your Proof as an Elder. Don't lose it."
Akara then handed me a golden Scroll. As soon as I unfolded it, a dazzling golden Glow suddenly shot out, like a projector. A rotating golden Magic Array appeared about a palm's Distance above the Scroll.
"This is a unique Proof for Elders, and this Magic Pattern will only appear when you personally open it."
Fara added from the side, looking smug, as if saying, 'See, this is what our Mage Guild has researched.'
Seeing me silently put away the two Scrolls, Akara nodded.
"Finally, there's one more thing. If you want to use the Remote Teleportation function in Lut Gholein, besides needing the consent of the Mage Guild Representative there, Talen Eliah, you must also obtain the approval of Lut Gholein's Champion—Jerhyn. After all, he is the ruler of Lut Gholein, and most of the funds for the Mage Guild there are provided by him free of charge. If you don't get consent from both of them, you can only hitch a ride back with Warriv."
"So, after arriving in Lut Gholein, don't rush to complete the Quest. Meet Talen first; he is Fara's disciple. For the sake of us old folks' Face/Reputation, there shouldn't be any problem. As for Jerhyn..."
Speaking of this, Akara hesitated for a moment, seeming somewhat unsure.
"If it's him, he might give you some Trials to prove that you are indeed qualified to use Remote Teleportation."
"If that's the case, I don't think there will be any problem."
I said with full Confidence. I was confident in my own Strength/Power. I figured that Jerhyn wouldn't give me too outrageous Trials.
"Right, what if that Jerhyn guy just Refuses?"
I asked on a whim, feeling that ever since I came to Sanctuary, my luck hasn't been great. What if that Jerhyn sees that I'm better looking than him and stronger than him, and ignores me?
"Then you'll have to act according to the situation. You can ask Elder Cain's cousin, Ryan, for advice. Perhaps you can get some Suggestions from him..."
Originally, I just asked casually, expecting the answer to be "impossible." I didn't expect Akara to answer my question in such detail. Seeing her serious Appearance, it was as if this situation was truly possible.
"Don't underestimate the position of Rogue Elder. The so-called Rogue Elder is actually one of the Elders of the group composed of Adventurers from the entire Sanctuary. There are definitely no more than a few in the First World. Although I can't say they can command all Adventurers in the entire Sanctuary, most Adventurers will still give them some Face/Reputation. Once you go out, you will know the importance of the Elder position. You must also strive a little and not let people look down on us."
Cain patted my shoulder meaningfully.
*Sweat*, so the Elder position actually held such great Power, commanding most Adventurers? I carefully Pondered the weight of this "most." With Cain's personality, he would only be humble and would never deliberately exaggerate. It was clear how significant this "most" was.
I felt deeply ashamed about this. I used to think that an Elder was just a manual laborer, even more pitiful than the Aunties and Uncles selling vegetables on the street...
Everything that needed to be explained had been explained. Led by Fara, our group arrived at the inner room of the Tent. Fara chanted some inexplicable Incantations. Before long, the bookshelf opposite emitted several blue Glows and then slowly recessed, revealing a deep Opening before us.
There won't be any problems, right? I muttered softly. The shadow from the last time in the Cathedral still lingered in my heart.
The four of us followed Fara inside one after another. It wasn't like the basement of the Cathedral, which only had a spiral Stairs. Instead, it was like an ant nest, filled with many branching passages.
"This is actually the true foundation of our Mage Guild."
Fara said without turning her Head, leading us through the dizzying branching passages with practiced ease. From time to time, we would see a few Sorceresses coming from the opposite direction. Seeing that it was us coming down, they quickly made way and Saluted.
This underground base was quite large. According to my estimate, there were at least over a hundred Secret Rooms.
After walking for about a few dozen minutes, we finally arrived at a rather large underground room. Unlike what I had expected, this underground room didn't have Tables and Chairs or similar things. The Great Hall was empty, with only a Magic Array about five meters in diameter carved in the very center.
*Sweat*. How is this so similar to the underground room where Alexander was trapped? I was speechless again.
Coming back to my senses, I found that at the Pentagram points of the central Magic Array, each point was occupied by an old Sorceress wearing a black Mage Robe. Their solemn Appearance made one feel the mysterious and strange Magic Aura filling the place. There were a total of four Black-robed Mages, and one point was empty, presumably for Fara to take her place.
"Have you contacted the Mage Guild over in Lut Gholein?"
Upon arriving at the Secret Room, Fara immediately asked a Black-robed Mage beside her.
"Lord Fara, we have already contacted them. They are also ready, and the Teleportation Magic can be activated at any time."
The Black-robed Mage nodded in response.
"That's good." Fara turned around to face me.
"Wu, are you ready?"
"If you have nothing else to tell me, then I'm ready."
At Fara's signal, I stepped onto the center of the Magic Array. This Remote Magic Array was not like the large-scale Teleportation Magic Array in the center of Rogue Camp, which Adventurers could use freely with just a Single Point of Energy. Remote Magic Teleportation required a special Magic Array, plus the assistance of 10 Sorceresses. It consumed a large amount of Magic to complete. Besides the five Sorceresses standing around me, including Fara, there must also be five Mages at the Destination. The ten Sorceresses at the two Teleportation points must combine their efforts to complete one Remote Magic Teleportation.
Therefore, every time Remote Magic Teleportation is used, the Mage Guild at the Destination must be notified in advance so they can make full preparations. Such a large Consumption and complicated procedures are also the reasons why Remote Magic Teleportation has not been opened to ordinary Adventurers to this day.
Standing in the center of the Magic Array, led by Fara, the other four Sorceresses slowly began chanting the Incantations. Five white points of light, originating from the Pentagram points where the five Sorceresses stood, extended along the engraved Magic Array Engravings in a regular pattern, like lit fuses. Finally, the five points of light converged in the center, and every single Engraving of the entire Magic Array was just right to be lit up. The instant the five points of light gathered, the Magic Array suddenly lit up.
Although I didn't know the situation in Lut Gholein, they should also be doing similar things. After all, if only we acted here, Remote Teleportation would be impossible to succeed.
"Wu, take care." Through the dazzling White Light, Akara's kind smile appeared before my eyes.
"Have a smooth journey." Leaning on her Cane with one hand, Cain gently waved his other hand at me.
"It seems you'll arrive a step earlier than that girl. Don't forget to give her a good scare when you get there, and then remember her embarrassed state to tell me."
Needless to say, this was definitely Kashya's Voice. However, this Suggestion seems quite interesting. I wonder what kind of Expression Older Sister will show when she arrives in Lut Gholein and discovers that I arrived nearly a month earlier than her? (Don't even think about it, she will definitely beat you up.)
"Wu, wish you good luck."
Fara, who had completed the Incantation, smiled at me with a relaxed expression, while the other four Sorceresses were covered in sweat, their breathing slightly hurried, looking tired.
"Well then, are you ready? It's about to begin!!" Finally, Fara said.
"Ready." I nodded firmly.
"Okay, everyone get ready." Fara shouted loudly. The five Sorceresses, holding five Staffs in their hands, gently waved them towards me standing inside from the direction of the Pentagram, and then placed the Staffs on the five points.
The White Light on the Magic Array suddenly became blindingly bright. The Surroundings were filled with White Light, and I could no longer see the figures of the people outside.
As the White Light shone to its brightest, I only felt a ringing in my ears and dizziness, somewhat similar to the discomfort of riding an elevator. However, this feeling was instantaneous.
The next moment, the White Light gradually dimmed. I opened my eyes. It was the same Magic Array, the same five points, but standing there were not the original five people including Fara, but five unfamiliar faces. The architectural style of the Surroundings was also greatly different, giving me a sense of time displacement. If I hadn't known in advance, I would have thought I had Transmigrated again.
"I, Talen Eliah, Representative of the Mage Guild in Lut Gholein, represent all Sorceresses in welcoming your arrival, Elder Wu Fan."