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Chapter 71: Letters and Preparation for the Assessment
Chapter 71: Letters and Preparation for the Assessment
His mind raced, comparing this world to the real world’s Industry Certification system. In his original world, one earned a title after gaining basic professional competence, then accumulated experience through practice to become a senior expert.
This world’s career system worked in reverse. One had to first reach the skill level of a seasoned veteran before ascending to the corresponding professional rank.
"It’s practically the reverse operation of boarding the train before purchasing the ticket", Luo En muttered, finally understanding its mechanism.
However, after obtaining the School’s certification, he could sign a formal cooperation agreement to supply potions for the School, earning corresponding rewards and resources.
For him, this was currently the best option. Becoming a Professional Potion Master would not only provide a more stable income but also grant access to higher-grade materials.
"Additionally, Professional Potion Masters are exempt from certain apprentice duties like menial chores and guard shifts."
Madame Ellen continued, "After all, the School will value your potion-brewing abilities far more than your guard duty skills. This allows you more time to focus on your cultivation and research."
Luo En nodded slightly, his plan already forming. "I’ll apply for the Potionist Certification tomorrow. Thank you for your advice, madam."
She waved him off. "Don’t thank me yet. The Certification Examination isn’t child’s play. They’ll randomly select three advanced potions for you to brew on-site. A single failure means disqualification."
"I’m confident." Luo En’s eyes gleamed with determination.
"Of course you are", the old woman huffed, her gaze carrying quiet pride, "I never take untalented students."
"If I pass the Potionist Certification, I can apply for a Workshop allocation from the School. Recently, I’ve noticed you searching for new housing within the School. With your potential, securing a residence with a Workshop should be no problem."
At this, Luo En’s eyes lit up.
Housing had been his recent headache. Solving this issue alongside certification would be killing two birds with one stone.
"Will I really be able to obtain an independent Workshop?"
He hadn’t expected the School to be so generous. Even geniuses like Cui Xi had to sign service contracts to gain resource allocations.
"Of course", Madame Ellen nodded. "The School always values promising young apprentices. And with my recommendation on your application, your chances will increase significantly."
Her words clearly implied more than advice—she was offering her support.
Just then, the shop’s wind chime jingled. A Messenger in formal School uniform stood at the door, scanning the room.
"Is Apprentice Luo En Lalf here?" the Messenger asked, looking around.
"That’s me." Luo En stepped forward, puzzled.
The Messenger retrieved an envelope sealed with a royal insignia and a small parcel from his waist pouch. "This letter arrived from Falu Ke’s capital. Please acknowledge receipt."
Luo En accepted the letter, recognizing the familiar seal—the symbol of the Falu Ke royal family. He already had a rough idea of its contents.
"If there’s a reply, please deliver it to the communication office at the School’s Central Hall within three days."
With a bow, the Messenger departed.
"You’ve received important news", Madame Ellen remarked casually.
"Open it quickly. Your work here is nearly done—you can return early to prepare for the Certification Examination."
Luo En nodded, carefully tearing open the envelope.
The letter contained nothing unexpected—standard royal flattery with no substantive meaning.
The second letter was a family update from his father, Lalf Earl, concise and formal as always, briefly summarizing recent clan affairs.
The gold coins and assets he’d previously arranged for the clan had indeed arrived, resolving one major concern.
Attached was a small bundle containing twenty newly-forged Mana Shard Fragments, their surfaces gleaming with pure energy.
"Good news?" Madame Ellen asked, curiosity piqued.
Luo En explained briefly, "Matters from the Commoner Realm. I hadn’t expected the royal family to maintain such attention."
"This is normal", Madame Ellen shrugged, as if accustomed to it. "In this world, transcendent power is the ultimate currency. From Sixth Class Star to your current state, you’ve already proven your potential. The royal family’s investment in you is merely future planning."
Luo En nodded in agreement. In a world dominated by transcendent power, a promising Wizard Apprentice held far more value than even the wealthiest noble landowner.
After safely storing the letter and Mana Shard Fragments, he prepared to take his leave.
Madame Ellen glanced at him, "If that’s all, return and prepare properly. Remember—stay calm, trust your skills, and don’t be intimidated by the examiners."
"Thank you, madam. I won’t disappoint you."
He deeply bowed to his mentor before exiting the Herbal Medicine Shop.
...
The following morning, officially graduated from Madame Ellen’s tutelage, Luo En headed to the Central Hall to apply for the Potion Master Certification Examination.
Such assessments were typically scheduled a week later to allow sufficient preparation.
Stepping onto the stone steps outside the Central Hall, Luo En gazed upward. The Black Mist Jungle loomed under its perpetually gloomy sky.
Early morning sunlight pierced the clouds, casting dappled shadows on the ground—a rare touch of vitality in this eerie place.
"A week is enough time for full preparation", he murmured, already calculating the materials he needed to purchase.
Flipping open his notebook, he scanned the dense inventory records of potion ingredients.
The recent order for Cui Xi had depleted many rare resources, compounded by weeks of experiments and practice. His reserves were now dangerously low.
"I should visit the market to restock—especially Velvet Pollen and Moonwort. They’re likely candidates for the exam. Better practice beforehand."
As he walked toward the Market District, Luo En reflected on his progress.
Since breaking through to Elementary Apprentice over a month ago, his status had improved significantly.
Yet in a place like the Black Mist Jungle, rapid advancement drew dangerous attention.
"Though my spiritual energy now matches that of a mid-level apprentice, revealing this too soon isn’t wise", he mused. "First, obtain the Potionist Certification as an Elementary Apprentice. After half a year, once I’ve solidified my position in the School, I’ll pursue the mid-level apprentice examination."
(End of Chapter)
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