Chapter 325: Inquiry
Chapter 325: Inquiry
The apprentice wizard who appeared was right; more and more apprentices and wizards were rushing towards the Viper Academy from all directions.
Massive magic carpets carried squads of iron-forged puppet soldiers, descending from the sky like dumplings.
These soldiers were immune to the corrupting influence of magical creatures, possessing incredible physical and magical resistance. They fearlessly charged into battle, brandishing their weapons.
Sheep carts and deer carts transported advanced wizard apprentices and full-fledged wizards, joining the fray.
Even more astonishingly, floating wizard towers and Tier 2 wizards appeared, unleashing powerful spells that wreaked havoc on the magical creatures.
After all, Viper Academy was the most prominent wizard faction in the vicinity. Although they were initially caught off guard by the Abyssal monsters, once they regained their composure and organized their forces, they quickly regained control and reasserted dominance over the creatures, reclaiming the upper hand.
"So powerful!"
"Amazing!"
After ensuring their safety, Aesia leaped onto the roof to overlook the town below, where a fierce battle raged. Her eyes gleamed with excitement.
In the Academy, it was rare to witness wizards casting spells, and even when they did, it was usually for demonstrations to apprentices, carefully controlling their power.
But now, things were different.
The wizards held nothing back, freely casting powerful spells as the world filled with chaotic and violent energy.
In front of these wizards, the physically robust magical creatures seemed as fragile as soft tofu or paper dolls, easily destroyed with a single strike.
Observing the wizards in action was beneficial for apprentices like Aesia, who had never witnessed such a scene before. She was momentarily entranced, her mind captivated by the spectacle.
However, Linen remained unmoved.
In his 'memories,' his core had experienced countless battles, and the scene before him was nothing out of the ordinary.
Not to mention unranked magical creatures...
Even third-rank divine servants or demigods, he had slain countless.
Those beings could effortlessly destroy the entire town of Vire with a casual strike, erasing it from the map.
"Linen!"
"Aesia."
Before they could continue their conversation, an apprentice wizard named Colif approached them.
"The wizards of the Academy wish to speak with you."
"Yes."
Both Aesia and Linen acknowledged.
Aesia glanced at Linen, noticing a hint of anxiety in his eyes at the thought of meeting a full-fledged wizard.
However, upon seeing Linen's calm expression, Aesia's heart gradually settled.
No worries!
We haven't done anything wrong.
...
Charles was a full-fledged wizard of Viper Academy, having lived for an impressive one hundred and fifty years.
His face was etched with wrinkles, and his hair had turned completely white. His aura exuded decay, indicating a loss of ambition.
There were many wizards like him in the Academy who had given up on their cultivation, choosing instead to serve the Academy and earn magic stones.
"Aesia, Linen."
As Charles gazed upon the two young individuals before him, sensing the vibrant energy within them, a hint of envy flashed across his eyes.
Youth,
It was something to be envied, especially by an elderly man nearing the end of his days.
"Yes."
They both acknowledged.
"When did you leave the Academy?" Charles set down the spell scroll in his hand and asked slowly:
"Tell me in detail about what happened today."
"Yes."
Knowing that Linen wasn't fond of socializing, Aesia took the initiative and stepped forward, explaining, "Linen and I are apprentices who failed the assessment a few months ago. Today, we went to the town to hand over a task..."
"Wait a moment!" Charles interrupted, furrowing his brows as he looked at them:
"You said you were the Academy's rejected apprentices this year?"
"Well..." Aesia hesitated, then nodded:
"Yes.
"Has the Academy's assessment become so stringent that even an Intermediate Apprentice Wizard cannot pass?" Charles' eyes showed confusion, as he had assumed that the two had only left a few years ago, given their advanced cultivation.
"Neither of you passed the assessment?"
He could understand if it were Aesia, but Linen was a different story.
In Charles' opinion, Aesia's mental fluctuations had just reached the level of an Intermediate Apprentice Wizard, and there was a chance she would be held back by the assessment.
However, Linen was different.
Linen's mental fluctuations were stable and solid, firmly rooted in the Intermediate Apprentice Wizard realm, and advancing to the Advanced Apprentice Wizard realm would not be a problem.
Moreover, even his physical body had been tempered to a remarkable degree. If someone like him couldn't pass the assessment, who could?
"Respected Wizard Charles," Linen took a step forward and bowed slightly, "My previous mental power level was not high, and my cultivation has increased during this time because I underwent a bloodline experiment."
"I was fortunate enough to gain some benefits."
"Ah!" Aesia's eyes widened in surprise and concern, "You underwent a bloodline experiment?"
"Why? If you need magic stones, you can come to me. You should know how low the success rate of the experiment is!"
Not only is the success rate low, but there's also a high chance the subject will die on the spot if the experiment fails.
Even if the experiment succeeds, the subject often becomes distorted, with physical and mental deformities.
That's why wizards would entice apprentices with magic stones to participate in their experiments, adding to their bloodline research experience.
Those who gain benefits without side effects are few and far between.
Even mature bloodline modifications, like Darren's toad bloodline, have side effects when one pays for the experiment.
"A bloodline experiment?"
Charles' eyes flickered, and with a gentle wave of his hand, a soft halo enveloped Linen.
"Hmm..."
"A perfect bloodline modification, as if it were meant to be. There's a noticeable increase in affinity for mental power and flames. It seems your luck is quite good."
Charles' face showed surprise as he asked, "Which wizard performed this modification for you?"
This was no longer a bloodline experiment but a modification, and in his eyes, the modification was close to perfection.
"This..." Linen hesitated for a moment before replying, "I signed a contract with that wizard, and all information about the experiment must remain confidential. I apologize."
"Of course." Charles smiled, "It was my mistake to ask."
It was common knowledge that bloodline experiments often involved the very foundation of one's cultivation, and secrecy was essential.
Charles' thoughts turned, and he refrained from further inquiries. Instead, he asked the two to share their experiences from the day.
Soon, after dismissing the pair, Charles took out a piece of magic paper from his drawer and wrote a line of text on it.
"Kito, my friend, today I met an interesting wizard apprentice who might interest you."
"Tell me more." A line of text appeared on the magic paper.
"An Intermediate Apprentice Wizard with an unknown bloodline modification, possessing a high affinity for flames," Charles smiled and continued writing, "The key is that he practices the same meditation technique as you."
"Ten magic stones." The magic paper displayed the words, "Give me his information."
"Alright." Charles controlled the quill, writing down Linen's details on the magic paper.
"Send the magic stones as soon as possible."
"Don't worry."
In a dark room, a one-ring wizard named Kito stared at the magic paper before him, deep in thought.
"Linen..."
"This name sounds familiar, but where have I heard it before?"
(End of Chapter)
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