Sorcerer: I want to be an Academic Prodigy

Chapter 635: Chapter 627: Black Star and the Star Bandits_2 Chapter 635: Chapter 627: Black Star and the Star Bandits_2 And thus, the battle came to an end.

In the midst of the Star Realm River, space pirates were as abundant as the hair on an ox, and the Flying Ancestor exploration team was just one of many. Without exception, these pirates all fell into the hands of the people aboard the Black Star.

For this reason, along the way, the Black Star Legion actually grew stronger, gaining a number of capable members.

Yun Tun, a high-level realm lord, had a body like flowing, flexible foam, exceptionally swift in movement. When in danger, it could completely vaporize its body to evade enemy attacks, and it could also split into parts, demonstrating impressive resilience.

The creature, driven by hunger, single-handedly attacked the Black Star.

It took Ivan himself to subdue Yun Tun, discovering that the creature actually feared high-intensity flames.

Seeing Yun Tun’s notable abilities, he incorporated it into the Black Star Legion, having it replace Saiwolf and Banbula in dragging the ship. However, Yun Tun’s method was different – it carried the battleship on its back.

Thousand Eyes, whose true name was ‘Qiantong’, looked like a gigantic eyeball with extraordinary vision.

Sharp-Hearing Ear, whose true name was ‘Boyer’, appeared in peculiar human form, short in stature with an unusually large head, which was adorned on both sides and the back with countless tiny ears, endowing it with astonishing hearing power.

Both of them operated at the pseudo realm lord level and belonged to the same pirate team. They were bold enough to target the Black Star, and the outcome was predictable.

Impressed by their abilities, Ivan decided to keep the two, integrating them into the Black Star Legion. He casually mentioned that the two resembled ‘Thousand Eyes’ and ‘Sharp-Hearing Ear’, and they joyfully accepted the titles granted by their lord.

Since joining the Black Star Legion, Ivan had provided them with many tips, advising them to further develop their abilities.

Now, Yun Tun, Thousand Eyes, and Sharp-Hearing Ear had become the Legion’s capable lieutenants.

In addition to these three, there were six other new recruits, each with their own impressive traits, and the addition of many new members made the Black Star Legion even stronger.

“Have we won?”

“Reporting to the lord, they were just a bunch of minor thieves, hardly worth mentioning.”

“Not bad, not bad. The battles are becoming more structured and deserve to be praised.”

After the battle, the surviving thieves were all brought before Ivan to be dealt with.

Ivan nodded slightly, not stingy with his praise. Then, his gaze fell on the leader of the pirates, the Twelve-Winged Flying Shark, which had its wings stripped and bloody wings scattered beside it.

He glanced at the twelve pieces of wings that were over a hundred meters in length and initially didn’t take much notice. However, he unexpectedly discovered that they were made of a naturally occurring spatial material with decent properties.

“What is your name?”

“Grandpa Feizu—Ah!”

“Answer the lord’s question properly.”

The defiance was still evident on the Flying Shark’s face, and it promptly received punishment.

“Would you like to submit to me?”

“Don’t even think about it!”

The Flying Shark got smarter this time; upon hearing Ivan’s question, it didn’t speak out of turn. However, it obviously wasn’t going to submit easily and didn’t show any sign of goodwill towards Ivan.

“Can your wings grow back after being plucked?” Ivan continued to inquire without being phased by its demeanor.

“——” Facing the man with profound eyes, the Flying Shark felt a shiver in its heart.

“Cough cough, you’ve just experienced their precious artifacts, right? I customized them. Your wings are quite good, suitable for creating your own precious artifact. If you join my Black Star Legion, it will also help you improve your strength. There are plenty of benefits.”

Ivan advised earnestly, and while speaking, he gestured with his hand, calling over a flag that appeared from nowhere – the Black Star Legion’s Black Star Battleship flag.

This Black Star Banner was modified and refined from the original Crimson War Banner.

It was only after obtaining the Crimson War Banner that he learned the ‘Three Create All Things’ Secret Technique, which required a soul’s carrying capacity to induct people into the Black Star Legion – one couldn’t recruit indefinitely.

However, the war banner could ameliorate this situation.

Ivan’s soul carrying capacity was sufficient for now, but that didn’t prevent him from researching the banner in advance, preparing for the future expansion of the legion, and besides, the banner could manifest the amplifying effects of the legion.

Just like how he was demonstrating it to the Flying Shark at the moment.

“This is the legion’s battle flag; how does it feel?”

“Think you can deceive me? Wishful thinking.”

The Black Star Banner unfurled a radiance, giving the Flying Shark a marvelous sensation, but it still chose to refuse.

Witnessing this scene, Sylphwolf couldn’t sit still anymore.

“Master, it seems this dumb shark hasn’t learned its lesson well enough. How about I give it some more discipline and make sure it becomes obedient in no time?”

“My lord, your humble Daph has an important matter to report.”

Before Ivan could give an order, Daph kneeled and spoke up.

Feishark’s heart skipped a beat; suddenly, he had a bad premonition.

“Take it away for a beating; I’ll listen to what this little one has to report.”

Ivan casually made the arrangements. In his eyes, Daph, who looked like a considerably larger Flower Fairy, had pitch-black wings—an indication of her demonic nature.

He could sense that she was a very young creature with mixed blood, and her strength was at the Level 2 tier.

“I have an important artefact to offer to the lord.” Thanks to her low strength, Daph was bound; gritting her teeth, she continued.

“Bring it forth.” Ivan commanded, incontrovertibly.

“You’ll need to retrieve it personally, lord; it’s deeply hidden inside my body. I swear I wouldn’t dare deceive you. It’s the treasured relic of my Fragrance Charm tribe, sealed within me by my elders before our tribe was destroyed.

I only have one request: that you avenge the extermination of my tribe and kill that evil shark.”

Daph dared not conceal anything and quickly revealed the location of the artefact and her purpose.

Her petite frame was kept straight, as if trying to convey her sincerity to bolster the persuasiveness of her words.

“Little wretch, I generously spared your life, but you dare to do this over and over again—-Ah!”

“Who said you could talk?”

This remark caused the nearby Feishark to fly into a rage, but Sylphwolf quickly silenced him, leaving only intermittent cries of pain.

“Fragrance Charm tribe? Have you ever heard of it?”

Ivan thought for a moment and asked his subordinates.

Spots and others looked at each other blankly; though they were good at fighting, other matters were a challenge for them, and they remained silent.

“I know. There are many types of demons in the Abyss Plane, and succubi are one of them. Among succubi, there are several branches, one of which is known as ‘Charm Fairies.’ The Charm Fairy tribe once received the Goddess’ favor.

It is said that the Charm Fairy tribe has been annihilated, and her Fragrance Charm tribe clearly has a significant connection to the Charm Fairies.”

Accompanied by a gentle voice, Mavis walked out of the room.

“I see. It seems the sacred relic of the Fragrance Charm tribe could be quite remarkable.” Ivan had not expected such extensive connections, especially linking to the succubi of the Abyss Plane, no wonder the little one looked so pitiful.

“It’s very likely related to the Goddess of Luck.”

“If you’re interested, I’ll leave it to you to handle.”

“Thank you.”

Mavis did not put on airs; she emerged because she sensed something useful, potentially greatly beneficial to the liberation of her own body.

She swiftly approached, and her divine light shone upon Daph’s body for a while. After some time passed, with a flash of divine light, a glazed mirror appeared.

“It indeed relates to the Goddess of Luck.”

“Sylphwolf, make it quick.”

“Master, I surrender, I am willing to join the Black Star Legion, at your command—-”
As Mavis’s sigh lingered, the fate of Feishark on the other side was sealed. Ivan often adhered to the principle of equivalent exchange, no matter how Feishark begged for mercy, he had no intention of changing his decision and avenged the little one’s tribe annihilation.

Although not numerous, the lords of Black Star Legion were also not few; losing a Feishark was of little consequence.

In a short while, Sylphwolf arrived with a corpse to report back, and seeing this, Daph cried tears of joy and repeatedly thanked Ivan; to Ivan, it was but a trivial matter.

“I heard of a Luck Compass, capable of pointing to the object one desires in one’s heart; this mirror—-” Mavis caressed the glazed mirror, her tone hesitating.

“I’ve already said I’ll leave it to you to handle.”

Ivan waved his hand dismissively, and the body and the wings were transformed into streaks of light and vanished.

Mavis stared at him silently for several seconds, then nodded mutely.

The Star Realm River has always been a brutally merciless place, and in the end, only one member of the original raiding band survived—the Fragrance Charm tribe survivor, Daph, who was temporarily staying aboard the Black Star Battleship.