I am the only one who practices magic: I practice magic in the city

Chapter 534 I can go to your office anytime (5257)

The sea breeze carries the sound of waves from afar, and the foot-high grass sways gently in the wind, looking like emerald waves from a distance.

"Tap tap tap tap tap~"

A giant black horse galloped around the grassy track as if taking a leisurely stroll, its hooves, almost the size of a washbasin, carrying the scent of grass and the fragrance of earth.

The black giant horse had bulging muscles and seemed to walk leisurely, but its speed was by no means slow.

Zac Efron's beach shirt clung tightly to his body as he rode on horseback, forcing him to lower his body to reduce wind resistance.

"Whoa~"

Zac Efron gave the command, gently pulled on the reins, and patted the black horse's neck with his left hand. The enormous black beast, which stood over two and a half meters tall at the shoulder, immediately slowed down and came to a stop.

"One minute and forty-five seconds, Gosh, that's absolutely amazing!"

Zac Efron took a couple of breaths, looked at the numbers on his stopwatch, and had an incredulous expression.

This should be a standard 1600-meter track. How did this heavy horse, of unknown breed, run so fast?
This horse is definitely a giant horse that I have never seen before... no, I have never even heard of it.

It's a whole size bigger than the largest Sharma!
It might even be bigger than Samson, the largest horse in the last century!

Zac Efron himself owns two horses and is not completely ignorant about them, but that is precisely why he is even more surprised.

Its glossy black fur tightly wrapped around its powerful muscles, making it look even more robust than a Renaissance sculpture. Its weight probably exceeds 3500 pounds!
Even if such a giant horse exists in the world, it's impossible for it to run that fast!
As is well known, in sprint races, the fastest horse is the Thoroughbred, the most enduring is the Roman Horse, and the most powerful is the Shire Horse.

Beyond a certain limit, the larger the horse, the slower it runs.

This is the most basic common sense in the equestrian world for hundreds of years.

A 1-minute-45-second lap time on a standard turf track is not considered fast for a Thoroughbred; most excellent short-distance sprint Thoroughbreds can achieve a time of under 1 minute 35 seconds.

But this is an ultra-heavy horse!

Even the fastest Belgian and Shire horses, which are lighter and smaller, would take at least two minutes to run!
Most importantly, judging from the horse's reaction, it clearly didn't exert much effort.

Even after stopping, there was no change in the rhythm of breathing.

If it runs at full speed, could it possibly run in under 1 minute and 35 seconds?
Zac Efron was immediately amused by his own guess.

how is this possible.

Within 1 minute and 40 seconds, it's the thoroughbred's domain; heavy horses simply cannot achieve this time.

I didn't run at full speed just now, probably because of my excessive weight. So this horse can only run at a steady pace. If it had sprinted, the strain on my heart and lungs would have been too great, and I might not have achieved the same result.

Even so, it's already quite astonishing.

“This is a truly amazing horse, Arthur. What’s its name? What breed is it? I’m guessing it might be a cross between a Friesian and a Thoroughbred?”

Zac Efron dismounted, took the reins, and walked over to a middle-aged man who was brushing his horse, asking curiously.

There were indeed few people in Omniburg; the stable had seven or eight horses, but only one stable master.

However, the automation equipment is quite complete, including automatic feeders, water dispensers, and two automatic horse walkers.

"It's called Black Horse 0016."

The middle-aged horse breeder glanced at Zac Efron and replied expressionlessly.

"Hemah? What a nice name."

Zac Efron automatically filled in the blanks in his mind, subconsciously ignoring the number that followed, and nodded in agreement.

Hemah is the wrathful and destructive angel of Shibalah legend, tall and bizarre in appearance, composed of black and red flames.

Zac Efron, being a Jude, immediately found it fitting.

Huh? Could it be that this place also belongs to "us"?

“Good boy.” Zac Efron didn’t think much of it and patted the black horse’s neck on tiptoe.

The black horse tilted its head, snorted, and glanced at Zac Efron.

Whether it was a misperception or not, Zac Efron felt that the horse seemed to be looking at him with a hint of disdain.

Arthur took the reins, put the black horse in the stable, and continued brushing it.

He suddenly noticed that Arthur's brushing of the horse was perfectly precise in every angle, rhythm, and force, and extremely stable.

As the robotic arm started up with a "click-clack" sound, a string of pellet feed fell into the metal trough, and Black Horse 0016 immediately buried its head and began to chew it.

The setting sun cast fine, dazzling spots of light across the Pacific Ocean, and the entire Omniburg seemed to be bathed in a golden halo.

What a nice view.

It's a pity there were so few people here, and I was the only guest. Otherwise, it would be a great place for a vacation and a party.

Zac Efron sighed, took out the rice mix he had just bought yesterday, took a few photos, casually wrote some captions, and posted them on Instagram.

I checked WhatsApp, but still no reply from Daddario.

After swimming a few more laps in the pool and having dinner brought by the maid at the restaurant, Zac Efron lay on the bed, feeling uneasy, and played on his phone for a while, something just didn't feel right.

This place looks normal, but for some reason, there's a strange atmosphere here.

Especially the staff here, not only are there few of them, but they also seem rather strange.

What's strange about it?
The quieter the environment, the more thoughts and clutter a person's mind becomes. Zach Efron tossed and turned in bed for a long time, his thoughts in turmoil.

I can't fall asleep either way, how about I go out for a walk?
As long as I stay within the electronic fence area, is that okay?
Pushing open the bedroom door, Zac Efron breathed a sigh of relief as he carefully examined the mansion known as the Twilight House, seeing the brightly lit hallway outside.

Both the layout and the furnishings look old, exuding a rustic atmosphere, and conservatively estimated to be at least a hundred years old.

Moreover, it seems there were no cameras in the entire Twilight Pavilion?
Even if this is a private residence, there should still be surveillance cameras.

The lobby on the first floor is filled with all kinds of paintings.

Monet, Repin, Picasso, Rembrandt...

Of course, he couldn't tell the difference between what was real and what was fake. He looked around in a daze and unknowingly walked out of the hall and into the courtyard to the east of the hall.

The courtyard is small, with a high cliff behind it. Looking up, the Omni Castle on the mountaintop is faintly visible in the darkness.

Ellie should be up there, right?
Zach Efron looked up at Omni Castle, then his gaze shifted to a brown wooden door.

Huh? What's the purpose of this door?

When the maid named Melty showed me around earlier, she didn't seem to have explained anything about it?

Since it's inside the Twilight Pavilion, it should be within the electronic fence area, right?
This wooden door is lower than the doors of the other rooms, only about 1.5 meters high.

Zach Efron gripped the brass handle, turned it, and found that the door was indeed unlocked.

Zac Efron gently pushed open the door, bent down and crawled inside, then paused in surprise.

The space inside is not large, only about ten square meters, with two rows of long tables and chairs, and a stone altar directly in front.

This is... a chapel?

Zac Efron lost interest immediately; many of these estates had churches, so it wasn't anything special.

He failed to notice the faint holy emblem engraved beneath the stone altar.

Two wavy curves form a large mouth, with a bead inside.

Zac Efron closed the chapel door again and was about to return to the hall when a sudden gust of wind swept through the courtyard, swirling several fallen leaves into the air.

The wind blew for more than ten seconds before gradually stopping, and a woman's shout could be faintly heard from somewhere.

I listened intently, but I couldn't hear anything.

Wait, could it be Ellie?
Zac Efron felt a chill run down his spine, a sense of foreboding creeping over him.

Would you like to go over and take a look?
In a moment of impulsiveness, Zach Efron glanced at the bracelet, his eyes flashing slightly. Seeing that no one was around, he took out his phone, turned on the camera, and looked around to make sure there really wasn't any surveillance. Only then did he quietly take off the bracelet and hang it on a tree branch in the yard.

Then they tiptoed up the cliff face.

Either there are few foreigners, or if it were the people of Da Zhou who realized something was wrong, they would have run away long ago, and they would not have ignored the rules and brought this upon themselves.

Of course, it cannot be ruled out that some brainless individuals who think they have someone to back them up will do some stupid things; there are still a lot of exceptions.

It can only be said that Michael Jackson's horror films still have a mass appeal; art indeed imitates life.

"Mr. Efron, where are you going?"

A calm voice suddenly came from behind Zac Efron.

Zach Efron turned around sharply and found that the maid named Melty was standing a meter behind him!

How did she appear?! I didn't hear a sound at all?
Could she be a ghost?

Zac Efron was instantly terrified, his hair standing on end.

"I regret to inform you in advance, but you still violated the relevant rules. According to the master's regulations, you will be expelled from Omni Castle. You have twenty minutes to leave here." Melty stated calmly, without any change in expression.

"Relax, Melty, there might be some misunderstanding. I just forgot to wear my bracelet and got lost."

Zach Efron's eyes flashed, and he raised his hands, giving Melty a charming, signature smile.

He was confident that, although he was somewhat past his prime, he was still one of the most charming male stars in Hollywood, and no ordinary girl could resist being captivated by his smile.

Sure enough, upon hearing his explanation, Melty seemed to hesitate for a second or two. Zac Efron was overjoyed and couldn't help but reveal a smug look in his eyes.

She's just a maid; I can easily get her.

Once I've won you over, how could I not know the secrets here?
Zac Efron took two steps forward, standing close to Melty. His signature captivating eyes gazed intently into Melty's pupils. His left hand gripped the cliff face, while his right hand slowly reached out to touch Melty's face. "Now it's just the two of us, Melty. Listen to me, you're adorable, I..."

The moment Zac Efron's right hand touched Melty, he felt as if his arm had been clamped by an iron clamp. Then, an unstoppable and immense force surged through him, and Melty threw him over her shoulder, causing his back to slam into the ground with a loud "bang!"
How can it be?

How can this girl have such strength?!
He seems stronger than Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson!
Zac Efron was dizzy from the impact and tried to get up, but as soon as he raised his head, Melty pressed his knee against his neck.

“Your behavior has seriously violated the rules of Omniburg and you will be forcibly expelled.”

Melty remained expressionless, reached out and grabbed Zac Efron by the neck, lifting him up.

Zac Efron, whose fate was gripped by the back of his neck, tried to struggle, but no matter how hard he struggled, it was to no avail; he was unable to break free from Melty's control.

All I could see was Melty carrying herself, running at almost the speed of a 100-meter sprint towards the parking lot several hundred meters away.

Along the way, Zac Efron also saw several staff members from the manor. Zac Efron shouted for help, but no one responded.

Not a single person even glanced in their direction.

I remembered!

I'm trying to figure out what was so weird about it!

These staff members did not communicate with each other at all!

Everyone around him seemed like a normal human being, and interacting with him felt very natural.

But these staff members act as if they can't see each other at all. Even when they are working together, they don't communicate with each other at all, not even with eye contact, but this does not affect the efficiency and accuracy of their cooperation in the slightest!

How is this going! ?
Zach Efron was horrified. Before he could even ask a question, he saw Melty open the door of his Chevrolet Tahoe and shove him inside.

Immediately afterwards, he felt a slight stinging pain in his neck, and within seconds he lost consciousness.
-
"Zack, Zach, wake up."

"Do not kill me!"

Zac Efron sat up abruptly, cold sweat pouring down his face. He opened his eyes and wiped his face, only to realize that he was back in his car, and outside the car the sun was shining brightly, clearly it was already daytime.

Outside the car window stood a bewildered Daddario.

Was I dreaming before?

Zach Efron glanced at the two iron gates with lingering fear, still feeling dizzy.

What exactly happened? Was it a dream?

"Zack, are you alright? I'm sorry, I only saw your message this morning. I thought you left last night. Did you sleep here all night?"

Daddario's expression was strange, his eyes darting around.

Zac Efron shook his head and forced a smile at Daddario.

"I don't know how I fell asleep, Ellie, you..."

"I'm fine, you can go first. I... I still have some things to take care of. Others will take me back. Thank you for your help."

Daddario's gaze flickered, and he smiled slightly.
Seeing Daddario's expression, Zac Efron was stunned.

Ellie's expression and eyes seem a little different?

As his gaze shifted downwards, Zac Efron's pupils narrowed slightly.

He noticed that D'Addario was wearing a black collar around his neck with a small brass lock on it.

This is……

"Okay, I'll go now. Be careful, and call me anytime if you have any problems."

Zac Efron took a deep breath, smiled as naturally as possible, waved to Daddario, and then started the car and slowly drove away.

"Damn! I forgot to turn on the navigation."

After driving several kilometers in a daze, Zac Efron, still distracted, realized he had taken the wrong route and picked up his phone to set up navigation.

Huh? A new notification from IG?

Zac Efron casually clicked on the notification from IG, and after taking a look, his expression changed drastically!

I remember now! Yesterday wasn't a dream! I even posted it on Instagram!
Almost instantly, the events of the previous night flooded his mind like a tidal wave. In his moment of distraction, he failed to notice a large truck coming from the opposite direction and nearly collided with it.

Zach Efron jerked the steering wheel, causing the tall Chevrolet Tahoe to sway violently and nearly overturn.

"Fxxk!"

Zac Efron pulled over with his hazard lights on, holding his phone with a livid expression.

What should we do? Should we call the police?

How should I report it? What should I report? Kidnapping? Unlawful detention? Physical assault?

Even if there's no evidence, there should at least be a defendant, right?
But he didn't even know who the other person was.

Hmm? A private message from Reese Witherspoon?
And private messages between Beyoncé and Jay-Z?
And...Robert Mayer?
Robert Mayer, President of Global?
My God, what on earth happened?! Why would these important figures send me private messages?!
Zach Efron's fingers trembled as he opened Robert Mayer's private messages.

“Nice photos. If you have time, come to my office. I’m very interested in your amazing story.”

A legendary experience? What legendary experiences do I have? A legendary experience of being illegally detained?

Zac Efron twitched his fingers and opened Jay-Z and Beyoncé's private messages again.

"It was a wonderful journey, wasn't it? By the way, congratulations on finding your original home and final resting place."

? ? ? ? ?

What does this mean? Why is everyone talking so mysteriously?

Zach Efron quickly opened Reese Witherspoon's private messages.

This woman has become very powerful in Hollywood recently, and many people are surrounding her, hoping to gain access to some of her resources.

Zach Efron had previously tried to woo Reese Witherspoon, but he refused to take the bait.

"Have you seen the 'Original One'? I knew it. 'He' has always been there. 'He' will not abandon 'His' people. I'm excited that one day you can share 'His' teachings and gospel."

? ? ? ? ? ?
The Primordial?

Zac Efron's expression changed drastically. He didn't bother to check other people's private messages anymore and went back to the Instagram post he had made, carefully examining the details in the photo.

Finally, in the second photo, he spotted a very familiar mark.

This photo captures the small prayer room, with an inconspicuous line marking on the roof depicting a figure holding a bead in its mouth.

Omniscient Society!
That's the territory of the Omniscient Society!
OMG!

No wonder there are no satellite images of this place on Google Maps!

Zach Efron felt his heart pounding in his chest, his breathing rapid, and he trembled violently.

He is not a formal member of the Omniscience Society, but he has previously participated in some of the society's peripheral activities.

It wasn't just him; almost everyone in Hollywood participated in Omniscience Society activities.

The scenes from these activities caused him considerable mental harm. To treat his insomnia and anxiety, he started taking medication on the advice of his doctor, which led him into a vicious cycle of drug abuse.

And yet I brazenly lingered around the headquarters of the Omniscient Society for so long yesterday!
So, Ellie...

Thinking of this, Zac Efron felt a pang of pain in his heart.

"Ding dong."

Just when he was on the verge of a breakdown, IG popped up a new notification at just the right moment.

It's still Robert Mayer.

"Jurassic World, interested?"

Upon seeing this sentence, Zac Efron's pupils dilated.

Jurassic World?
Is that the only major film Universal is currently developing?
Was it Robert Mayer who contacted me?

Zach Efron looked conflicted, his fingers hovering over the screen for a long time before finally typing: "Thanks, Bob. When are you free? I can come to your office anytime."

(End of this chapter)