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Chapter 336: The Decision
Chapter 336: The Decision
Viper Academy.
Each building, a blend of European architecture, was nestled within the lush greenery of the forest.
Every structure represented a Tier 2 Wizard or a specific school of Wizardry, each unique in its own way.
The buildings were connected by narrow pathways, and one could easily get lost here without a proper understanding of the layout.
Linen, clad in a pristine white Wizard's robe, walked barefoot on the rock-paved streets, heading towards the Subterranean Hall.
His body seemed enveloped in an invisible force field, his feet untouched by dust and his robe unruffled by the gentle breeze.
His demeanor stood in stark contrast to the hurried Apprentice Wizards passing by.
"Becoming a full-fledged Wizard allows you to register with the Academy, and you'll receive a monthly allowance from them," Natalie explained as she walked alongside him.
"The Serpent Cavern is the residence of Tier 3 Wizard Aksha, and it's also the heart of our Academy. Apart from the great founder, Wizard Aksha, there's at least one Tier 3 Astral Plane Creature residing within."
"So..."
"It would've been quite troublesome if you weren't Linen."
"Of course, I am," Linen shrugged, "You've already confirmed that, haven't you?"
He was merely a fragment of a thought from his true self, 'Karl', but his body was entirely that of Linen.
Not even a Tier 4 or Tier 5 Wizard could see through this disguise.
Natasha pursed her lips.
"I believe you are Linen, but..."
"How many people do you think would believe that just a few months ago, you weren't even an Intermediate Apprentice Wizard, and now you've become a full-fledged Wizard? It's quite a tale, isn't it?"
Linen sighed softly, "It's just a matter of coincidence."
"By the way, how's Angus doing?"
"Dead," Natalie lowered her voice, "You were right. Angus did die in his own home, and he was indeed casting a spell before his death. He had already been a full Wizard, but he just never showed it."
"Angus tried to kill you with his spell, but then he encountered Kito, who wanted your bloodline. Their duel ended with one dead and one injured, and you took advantage of the situation."
Linen remained silent.
"Although the process sounds unbelievable, it's the most reasonable explanation."
The death of the two hostile full Wizards had inadvertently paved the way for Linen's recognition as a full Wizard.
The sequence of events was...
Well, it left one speechless.
Linen chuckled.
The truth was not that simple. Calculations were required to ensure Angus chose the right moment and to keep Kito in the dark.
Without the various means left by his true self, it would have been impossible.
...
As they entered the Subterranean Hall, the first sight that greeted them was a hall resembling a 'Mercenary Service Desk'.
"Quack... Quack..."
A three-eyed Snowy Crow hopped out from behind the counter, its eyes blinking as it landed on Natalie.
"Oh!"
"Look who's here?"
The crow cawed, "The Viper Academy's most outstanding Apprentice Wizard in the past hundred years, the thirteenth exceptional disciple to become a full Wizard before the age of twenty, Miss Natalie, we meet again."
"Senior Crow," Natalie bowed slightly towards the crow and then gestured to Linen, "This friend of mine has just advanced to a full Wizard, and we're here to register."
"Oh!" The crow tilted its head, its three eyes blinking rapidly, as several inconspicuous psychic power waves swept over them. Its voice turned sharp, "A sixteen-year-old full Wizard!"
"It's hard to believe that in over seven hundred years of the Academy's history, you're only the second sixteen-year-old to become a full Wizard."
"Senior Crow," Linen took a step forward and bowed his head, "My advancement to Wizardry has a special reason."
"Of course," the crow hopped on the table, flapping its wings and chattering, "Everyone has a special reason to become a Wizard, especially at such a young age..."
"Linen?"
"Oh my, you didn't even pass the Academy's assessment a few months ago, and I'm starting to wonder."
It seemed to access some information, its voice growing more urgent, and a layer of white light appeared on its body.
Linen instinctively took a step back.
"Don't worry."
Senior Crow's eyes flickered:
"Your matter has been reported, and according to the rules, you should drop a drop of blood on your Academy ID card."
Speaking, it flapped its wings and handed over a token.
Drop blood?
Linen frowned subconsciously.
For a Wizard, every part of the body is a secret and should not be easily exposed.
Especially fresh blood.
If it falls into the hands of a Wizard with ulterior motives, they can easily use the blood to assassinate him.
Just like Angus...
"You don't want to?"
Senior Crow's voice rose:
"Linen, the specific cause of your mentor's death is still unclear, and the Academy does not fully trust you."
"If you don't want to drop blood, then you won't receive Kito's inheritance and will be expelled from..."
"I can." Linen spoke up:
"I can drop blood."
He extended his finger, and a drop of blood appeared at its tip, dripping onto the token and seeping into it until it disappeared.
"Good!"
Senior Crow nodded:
"I believe Kito's death has nothing to do with you, but..."
"Wait a moment."
It flapped its wings, and its body suddenly vanished from its original spot, unnoticed even by Linen.
This is...
"It went to the Astral Plane."
Natalie spoke softly:
"The Academy's true core is in the Astral Plane, where several Tier 2 Wizards and Senior Aksha reside."
Linen nodded slowly.
He had heard similar rumors.
Viper Academy is divided into the Inner and Outer Academies. The Outer Academy is where ordinary Wizard Apprentices live and study, while only those who pass the assessment can enter the Inner Academy.
Additionally,
There is the true Viper Academy, located somewhere in the Astral Plane, where Tier 3 Wizard Aksha resides.
However, only a Tier 4 Wizard can enter the Astral Plane at will; even a Tier 3 Wizard cannot achieve this.
Senior Crow can do this because of its unique bloodline and the Academy's reasons.
Leaving the Academy, he believed, would make this impossible.
"You need to drop blood on the Academy ID card, but it's usually done privately, not under the watchful eye of Senior Crow."
Natalie continued:
"It seems the Academy still doesn't fully trust you."
"But by choosing to drop blood, you've demonstrated loyalty to the Academy, so there shouldn't be any issues."
"Sigh!" Linen sighed softly:
"I hope so."
They didn't wait long, about ten minutes, before Senior Crow's figure reappeared above the counter.
It tossed the ID card to Linen and said:
"The Academy won't punish a Wizard without reason, nor will it ignore the deaths of its Wizards, especially when there are two of them."
Kito!
Angus! Although Angus hadn't confirmed his Wizard identity, his cultivation had reached the same level, making him a fellow Academy Wizard.
"Linen, Wizard Patrick has ordered you to follow the Academy Wizards to the Abyssal Cottage to suppress the Abyssal Creatures."
Linen's expression froze slightly.
"You have half a month to prepare." Senior Crow flapped its wings, and its mouth made a 'quack quack' sound:
"To be honest, I admire you. It's a fact that you've become a Wizard in such a short time, no matter what methods you used. Moreover, you've dealt with two unfriendly Wizards and completed a desperate counterattack."
"So..."
"I believe you'll be fine."
It reached out with its beak and plucked a feather from its wing, tossing it to Linen.
"Young man, I'm giving this to you. It might save you from a crisis at a critical moment."
A Tier 2 Creature's feather? Linen took the feather, deep in thought:
"Thank you, Senior Crow."
(End of Chapter)
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