Wizard: My career panel has no upper limit

Chapter 350 The Three Apostles
"Three, two, one..."

As the counting ends, the neural connections begin to break.

Rex's eyelids twitched slightly, then he slowly opened his eyes.

He sat up from his chair, his face still bearing the afterglow of the fierce battle.

"My God..."

He wiped the sweat from his forehead, his voice filled with disbelief:

"I almost thought I was really in the abyss... The sense of oppression, the fear, and the adrenaline rush during the battle... it was a completely real experience!"

"Are you feeling unwell?" Captain Miller asked with concern.

"Headache, nausea, or other strange sensations?"

“Absolutely not.” Rex stretched his limbs, carefully examining his body.

"On the contrary, I felt particularly focused and remembered every detail clearly."

I think... I think if I were to actually go to the Abyss now, my reaction time would definitely be much faster than before.

This positive feedback excited the explorers at the scene.

"I want to try it too!"

Is this training really that effective?

"When can we all experience it?"

Despite the explorers' enthusiasm, Ron maintained the necessary caution:
"Today's verification is just the initial stage. We need to collect more data and conduct a more comprehensive security assessment."

But on the other side of the audience, the researchers' reactions were much more complex.

Wayne's face grew even paler, and he gripped the clipboard tightly, his knuckles turning white.
"This level of mind control... is unimaginable..."

His colleague next to him asked in a low voice, "Do you think there might be any problems?"

“I don’t know.” Wayne shook his head. “Let’s wait and see. New things always have an adjustment period.”

Yutel's phantom slowly drifted around the device, his silver eyes carefully observing every technical detail.

His expression was complex, showing both admiration for the technological achievement and concern for the unknown consequences:
“Ron, this level of realism simulation is approaching certain… dangerous boundaries.”

The old professor's voice was tinged with worry: "Some doors, once opened, can never be closed again."

"But I must also admit that the value of this technology is undeniable."

He continued, "If used properly, it can indeed significantly reduce the mortality rate of explorers."

Ron nodded in understanding:

"This is precisely why we need to be extra cautious. Any new technology comes with risks; the key is how to keep those risks within an acceptable range."

After the test ended, the audience began to disperse.

But it left a deep impression on everyone, and this groundbreaking technological breakthrough is destined to have a profound impact on deep-sea exploration.

The explorers excitedly discussed the possibilities of this new training method;
The researchers, meanwhile, were concerned about the potential risks;
Management has begun considering how to incorporate this technology into the formal training system.

Behind all these reactions, a deeper change is quietly taking place.

Through this successful demonstration, Ron proved his technical prowess and established a new image of authority within the observatory.

From today onwards, no one will question his ability and status.

………………

Meanwhile, deep within the Sea of ​​No Light, Nari's enormous body anxiously swam through the treasure vault.

Its tentacles twitched nervously, each movement stirring up turbulent undercurrents that sent the entire treasure vault trembling with unease.

The countless eyes on the wall sensed their owner's emotions and all showed expressions of worry.

Some of the smaller eyes even began to weep, and those tears condensed into precious abyssal essence, but Nari had no interest in these treasures at this moment.

"No, no... this can't go on..."

Nari's voice echoed in the realm of consciousness, carrying the anxiety and urgency unique to a young mother:

"My little baby is growing so fast, and his appetite is getting better and better..."

It swam to the almost empty storage room and gently stroked the remaining containers with its tentacles.

What was once abundant with precious ingredients is now reduced to a few ordinary-quality stock.

The truly nutritious abyssal creatures had already been fed to its beloved "treasures".

Nari turned and swam toward the center of the vault, gazing at the specially made sac containing the substitute puppet.

The puppet's growth rate was truly astonishing; the network of runes on its surface became more complex and brighter, and the waves of blessing it emitted grew stronger.

Whenever Nari feels that warm and pure energy, an irrepressible maternal protective instinct wells up within her.

"Mommy's little angel..."

It murmured softly, its voice full of tenderness and affection:
"You are Mommy's most precious baby, Mommy absolutely cannot let you go hungry..."

But the reality is cruel.

The hunting territories of the Abyss are divided extremely strictly, which is the basic rule for maintaining a fragile balance among the various apostles.

Each apostle has its own designated hunting territory. Hunting outside of this territory is not only considered a provocation, but could also trigger a bloody territorial war.

Nari may be naive, but she is not stupid.

It knew perfectly well that, given its strength and status, it absolutely could not afford the consequences of conflict with the other apostles.

"But... but I can't let my baby go hungry..."

Nari struggled with the decision internally, but finally mustered the courage to ask Chaye for help.

After all, he had previously stated that he would consider expanding hunting privileges, and now is the time to fulfill that promise.

"Lord Chaye..."

Nari cautiously initiated the communication, her voice filled with the timidity and anticipation typical of a little girl:
"I...I need your help with something..."

Deep within the magma sea of ​​the ninth layer of the abyss, Cha Ye continues his brutal self-training.

His massive body endured temperatures and pressures high enough to melt mountains.

All three faces were contorted, enduring pain that is unimaginable to ordinary people.

But this kind of suffering is exactly what he seeks.

Only under extreme conditions can one continue to push the already near-peak physical strength.

You can imagine how he felt being abruptly interrupted by Nari:

"you again……"

Cha Ye's voice was as violent as an eruption of magma, but it was quickly suppressed.

After all, Nari might bring valuable information, so it's not advisable to completely sever ties yet.
"What's the matter? Tell me now."

"It's...it's about my baby..."

Nari's voice became even more timid:

"It's growing too fast, and my current reserves aren't enough for it to eat..."

It paused for a moment, then mustered its courage and continued:
“You mentioned last time that you could consider expanding my hunting privileges if needed…”

Chaye's three brains began to function simultaneously.

This is indeed a golden opportunity.

Expanding Nari's sphere of activity would clearly be better able to promote the changes and growth of that mysterious puppet.

Moreover, this arrangement required him to pay almost no substantial price.

The dragon-headed demon had already considered the substitute puppet as his own.

After all, he was the second Supreme Apostle who was able to hold his own against the "Void Spider" Magus.

How can someone like Nari, who doesn't even understand his own territory, possibly resist him?

"So this is ah……"

Cha Ye's tone began to become "friendly":
"It seems your 'treasure' does have great potential. However, cross-regional hunting is no small matter..."

He paused deliberately, allowing Nari's tension to build up fully:

Which specific places do you want to go to?

"The territory of the Blood and Tears Duke..."

Nari said eagerly, her voice filled with the longing unique to a little girl:

“I’ve heard that there are many rare flowers of emotion and pure crystals of despair there… These will be very helpful for my baby’s growth…”

"And then there's the territory of the Mad Bite, where the mutated prey is of very high quality, rich in protein..."

It became more and more excited as it spoke, its greed seemingly without any limit:
"Oh, and the dream essence from the Nightmare Queen, I think my baby might need this special kind of nutrition..."

Cha Ye sneered inwardly.

Nari's choices reveal its true nature; it selects only the most valuable resource areas.

"This is indeed...very challenging."

He pretended to be embarrassed:

“You know, Asmond, Mogron, and Selena aren’t easy to get along with. Getting them to agree to open up hunting permissions…”

"Please!"

Nari's voice trembled with tears:

"I really have no other choice! I can't let my baby go hungry! He's the most important thing in my life!"

Hearing such a sincere expression of emotion, Cha Ye frowned, somewhat speechless.

Is this still the "Eye of the Abyss," the living calamity that outside explorers describe as devouring countless fifth-level beings every time it awakens?

"Alright alright."

He finally "reluctantly" agreed, his voice tinged with tolerance:

"Since you've taken such good care of me, I can step in and mediate. But you have to agree to a few conditions."

"What are your conditions? I agree to everything!"

Nari was so excited she almost fainted:
"I'll accept any condition as long as it helps my baby!"

"First, you must regularly report to me on the hunting situation and the changes in your 'baby'."

Cha Ye's tone became serious:
"I need to make sure that this arrangement does not cause any unnecessary problems."

"Secondly, when hunting in the territories of other apostles, you must keep a low profile. Do not cause conflict, and do not reveal the special nature of your 'treasure'."

"Finally, if anything changes unexpectedly, you must notify me immediately." "Okay, okay! I understand!"

Nari excitedly assured him, "I'll be careful and I definitely won't cause you any trouble!"

After the communication ended, Chad immediately began contacting the other apostles.

As one of the thirteen Supreme Apostles, he possesses the authority to coordinate affairs of the Abyss.

However, he only had the power to coordinate, not the power to directly manage, since each apostle was an absolute king within his own territory.

Therefore, exercising such authority also requires strategy and skill.

The first person contacted was Asmond, the "Grand Duke of Blood and Tears".

The cunning young apostle is handling affairs in his crimson palace.

He was surrounded by dozens of vampire descendants, and several beautiful women were busy serving their ancestor.

"Lord Chaye?"

Asmond gestured for the woman beneath him to stop, his voice tinged with alertness:

"I am truly flattered that you would take the initiative to contact me..."

He elegantly toyed with the crimson rose in his hand:
"Let me guess... it's definitely not something good."

"It concerns the hunting rights of 'Eye of the Abyss' Nari."

Cha Ye stated bluntly:
“It’s currently developing a special project that requires more high-quality resources. I would like you to grant hunting permissions in some areas.”

"Nari?"

Asmond let out a contemptuous laugh:

"That useless company can't even manage to train a single subordinate? What special projects could it possibly have? Don't tell me it's found some 'perfect conversion target' again."

His tone was full of sarcasm:

"It said the same thing last time, and what happened? That poor Moon-level wizard was turned into an idiot by it."

Cha Ye remained patient:

“This time is different. I can’t reveal the specific details, but I can guarantee that it will be beneficial to the overall stability of the fifth floor.”

Asmond stopped fiddling with the flowers, a shrewd glint in his eyes.

"Dragon-headed Demon" Cha Ye is not the mindless madman that wizards have rumored.

On the contrary, he was very clear-headed and never did anything meaningless.

Since Chazelle stepped forward for Nari, it means that the seemingly useless natural apostle did indeed discover something of value.

"That is indeed a bit strange..."

Asmond quickly analyzed the deeper meaning of this request in his mind:
"That old guy Chaye is suddenly showing so much concern for Nari, he must be getting something out of it."

He dismissed his attendants and walked to the palace's huge French windows.

Through the glass, one can see the strange and beautiful sights within their own territory.

A garden nurtured by emotions, rare birds and beasts that feed on despair, and springs of tears that are forever weeping.

“Since it is Lord Cha Ye’s order, I can grant hunting permission to the southwest region.”

He ultimately made a decision:
"But I have one condition: Nari must be accompanied by my family in all his activities in my territory."

I need to... make sure it doesn't disrupt the ecological balance I've carefully maintained.

The true intention behind this condition is quite clear: Asmond wants to observe Nari's unusual behavior up close.

"This one……"

Cha Ye pretended to hesitate for a moment:
“Alright, this condition is acceptable. But your family members cannot interfere with Nari’s normal hunting activities.”

"Of course, my people are just observers."

Asmond smiled elegantly, but there was a dangerous undertone to his smile.

Next up is "Crazy Bite" Mogroon.

This apostle, known for his cruelty and tyranny, is watching his subordinates fight in his own arena.

Bloodshed and violence are his greatest passions and the source of his power.

“Chaye?” Mogron’s roar was as brutal as a wild beast: “You’d better have something important to say, I’m in a bad mood right now.”

He was indeed in a bad mood.

A thrilling battle was ruined by a cowardly gladiator.

That guy actually chose to surrender instead of die fighting at the crucial moment.

"Mad Bit" Mogrom is one of the oldest apostles.

Therefore, Cha Ye had become accustomed to his rude attitude.

"I've come to talk to you about Nari."

Chaye patiently explained, "It needs to conduct some hunting activities in your territory..."

"Let that piece of trash into my territory?"

Mogroon's roar nearly shook the gladiatorial arena's stands to their core.

"Are you kidding me! It lost a test subject here last time, and it still hasn't found it!"

In a fit of rage, he slammed his fist into a nearby stone pillar, instantly reducing the entire pillar to dust.

"That idiot can't even properly look after a half-dead experimental subject, and you expect him to run rampant in my territory?"

"That was just an accident," Cha Ye continued to persuade.
"Besides, Nari is much more stable now than before. It won't cause you any trouble."

“Stable?” Mogroon sneered. “How stable can a naturally occurring chaos be? Unless…”

It suddenly stopped talking, a sly look appearing in its eyes.

As one of the most senior apostles, Mogroon keenly sensed the anomaly.

If Nari's mental state is more stable than before, this change could not have happened naturally.

"Unless, it has indeed found something that can stabilize reason."

Mogron chuckled sinisterly twice: "In that case, I'm starting to get interested."

Chaye inwardly cursed Moglong's keenness, but outwardly remained calm:

"In short, this arrangement is beneficial to everyone, don't you think?"

"Alright then, since you're the one who asked, I'll give you face."

Mogroon finally agreed, but a dangerous red glint flashed in his eyes:
"But I have a condition: if I discover anything of value in Nari, I want a share."

His tone became threatening:

"Moreover, if that idiot causes any more trouble with me, I'll tear him to shreds."

"This... can be considered."

Cha Ye gave a vague response, already calculating in his mind how to deal with the possible complicated situation.

Finally, there's "Nightmare Queen" Selena.

This mysterious apostle rarely participates in the specific affairs of the Abyss, and her Dream Palace is a strange space that is difficult for outsiders to understand.

"Lord Chaye..."

Selena's voice was as smooth as silk, but it contained a rather obvious implication:
“You seem to be very busy today. First Asmond, then Mogroon, and now me. All because of that poor Nari?”

Her voice carried an air of omniscience:
"Let me guess...did it encounter some special circumstances?"

"Have you been listening to our conversations?" Cha Ye's tone turned dangerous.

“It’s not eavesdropping, Your Excellency,” Selena chuckled.
"It's perception; the emotional fluctuations of the entire fifth layer and part of the sixth layer are all within my perception range."

Nari's recent condition is indeed...peculiar.

Her voice became even more mysterious:

"That pure maternal love and protectiveness, and the strange vibrations emanating from its 'baby'... do you think I wouldn't have noticed?"

Chaye realized that he had completely underestimated Selena's abilities.

This Nightmare Queen not only noticed Nari's abnormality, but she even sensed the presence of the puppet.

There's no point in hiding it now.

"So what's your attitude?" Cha Ye asked directly.

“Of course I’ll grant hunting privileges.” Selena’s voice became even more alluring:
"But in exchange, I request to have a close look at Nari's 'treasure' at an appropriate time."

She paused for a moment:
"That kind of pure emotional fluctuation is very valuable to my research."

I'm very curious, what could possibly give a Chaos being such stable maternal feelings?

"Alright," Cha Ye reluctantly agreed.

After a round of negotiations, he found that not only had he not gained the advantage he had imagined, but the other apostles had also noticed Nari's unusual behavior.

Now, all the apostles on the fifth floor have begun to pay attention to Nari and his "treasure".

"They're all old foxes who've lived for who knows how many years, sigh..." he sighed inwardly.

Those who can become apostles, apart from those born into chaos like Nari, are indeed not easy to get along with.

"Never mind, at least it's still under control for now."

Cha Ye comforted himself in his heart:
"Moreover, with so many apostles watching, the true value of that puppet can be assessed more comprehensively."

Meanwhile, deep within the Sea of ​​No Light, Nari was excitedly tumbling around in the treasure vault.

When it received the good news from Chaye, the joy almost overwhelmed its reason.

"Great! Great!"

It circled wildly around the vesicle containing the puppet, its voice filled with excitement:

"My little darling, Mommy has secured the best hunting ground for you!"

"From now on, I can prepare more varied and nutritious food for you!"

The puppet seemed to sense Nari's emotional change, and the runes on its surface began to flash even brighter.

"You're happy for Mom too, aren't you?"

Nari gently stroked the surface of the vesicle, her voice filled with love and contentment:
"Don't worry, Mom will protect you and make sure you grow up safely and healthily."

Behind this innocent joy, a storm is slowly brewing.

(End of this chapter)