Chapter 74

Chapter 74 Second in the Same Period

Chapter 74: At the same time,

in the office of the second witch Sophia.

Witch Sophia raised her eyebrows in surprise. “You mean, the apprentice wizard from the Blood Curse Court killed you on your way back to the academy?”

Locke nodded. “Yes, teacher.”

Witch Sophia frowned. “That’s a very complicated problem. If they were able to intercept you in advance, they must have known about the demonic plant investigation mission you’d accepted. That’s how they could calculate how long it would take you to return.”

“But this is a mission given directly by Counselor Francis through me.”

“That’s not right. This mission was given by Consultant Francis through his assistants, so there’s still a possibility of information leaks.”

Witch Sophia said, “The Blood Curse Court must have a deeply hidden spy network targeting Lilith’s Hut. I will report this matter to the higher-ups at the academy.”

“Locke, please don’t leave the school headquarters during this period.”

“I will apply to the higher-ups at the academy for special asylum for you. During the period of special asylum, you won’t have to perform your compulsory work at the academy.”

“You were recently assassinated, and now you are a first-class wizard apprentice. The academy will attach great importance to you, so you should be able to pass.”

“You have just become a first-class wizard apprentice. You need to spend time to enrich your spells.”

Witch Sophia tossed a piece of information to Locke. “During this time, you can spend your magic stones on private lessons to learn the next three spells in the Vine Frenzy series.”

“As for the magic, you can learn it as you like.”

“Since you have the Rotten Earth Amorphophallus and Clivia, I recommend you spend your magic stones to purchase private lessons and learn the model tricks [Mayfly Fireworks] and [Brush and Trees See Enemies].”

“I will have enough time on Wednesday of next week to tell you the path after becoming a first-class wizard apprentice—the path to becoming a formal wizard.”

Witch Sophia said, “At your current stage, magic is no longer your focus.”

“In a few days, the academy will sign a new contract with you.”

She pointed at the information and said, “Since you are a first-class wizard apprentice, you can help me deal with this batch of [Shadow Leeches].”

“You can try making a batch of shadow leech blood separation potions yourself, and then use the mana centrifugal extraction method to separate the blood of this worm.”

“Remember to come to me the day after tomorrow. Those new wizard seedlings will come the day after tomorrow. One of them is from overseas like you, and the others are all local civilians.”

Locke has been receiving assistant-level instruction in potions from witch Sophia for nearly two years, so he can try to do this level of work.

However, the shadow leech itself is a very dangerous magical insect. If one is not careful, the eggs hatched by this insect will easily parasitize the body of the wizard apprentice who handles it, and it is extremely difficult to treat.

A large amount of magical biological materials currently used by Witch Sophia are so dangerous.

Therefore, Witch Sophia had never let Locke try to independently refine the special blood separation potion for magical creatures.

It was just a relatively simple task for Locke to use the magic centrifugal extraction method to produce the purest essence of the blood of magical creatures.

But obviously, Witch Sophia now trusts Locke several levels higher than before.

Locke took the information and took a look at it. This was something that a potion master’s assistant must know, so it was a chance for him to practice.

This batch of shadow leeches would cost thousands of magic stones.

“Shadow leeches are commonly used in antidote potions for shadow-related curses. They’re a common ingredient in potion-grade medicines.” Locke recalled his knowledge and said, “Okay, teacher. I’ll try to make it within a week and send it to your laboratory.”

After Locke left Witch Sophia’s office, he crossed the port city and headed to the public class classroom.

He decided to listen to Witch Sophia and sign up for private lessons on the two spell models.

Witch Sophia’s knowledge is far beyond my current level. Since she wants me to learn, it must be of great benefit to me.

Locke walked into the private office of the dark elf Sassari, knocked lightly on the door, and walked in after Sassari allowed him to go in.

Locke said to Sassari, “Senior Sassari, I want to sign up for the courses [Ephemeral Fireworks] and [Seeing Enemies in Every Tree and Grass].”

The dark elf Sassari frowned, because these two private lessons were not group lessons for multiple people, so basically only a few people could learn them, and they were extremely complex and dangerous.

When a class is taught at one time, there are usually only a few students, and often there is only one student.

Most importantly, both courses are at the first-class wizard apprentice level.

It was only then that the dark elf Sassari noticed the demonic pressure emanating from Locke.

Unlike Sophia, who was only slightly stunned, Sassari’s mouth dropped open in astonishment. “This is magical pressure, Locke! You’ve become a first-class wizard apprentice!”

“No, it’s only been a short time. You became a second-class wizard apprentice just last year, right?”

“Among your fellow wizards, those with level 6 qualifications have not yet become first-class wizard apprentices. Only one Elemental Son with level 7 qualifications became a first-class wizard apprentice half a month ago and has received great attention from the top management of Lilith Academy.”

Sassari stood up from behind his desk. When he realized that Locke was a first-class wizard apprentice, he was shocked, but he didn’t dare to show off anymore, so he simply stood up.

Locke said to Sassari, “Senior, my teacher, Witch Sophia, said that the wizard qualification test is not perfect, so the qualification classification done during admission cannot determine everything.”

“My talent is probably just beyond the reach of mainstream detection methods.”

The dark elf Sassari recovered from his shock, a wry smile appearing on his face. “What difference does that make? All I know is that you possess a talent equal to that of an Elemental Child.”

“Those who slip through the net like you are even rarer than the Sons of Element.”

“It’s not worth counting.”

Sassari spoke to Locke in a more peer-like tone. “Congratulations, Augustine.”

“The academy will sign a contract with you in a few days. First-class wizard apprentices are the backbone of the academy and are the reserve force for official wizards, so there will be new contracts and new benefits. You may also take on some teaching, research, and combat tasks.”

“You can also register your level and claim your rewards. The academy is very committed to supporting talented individuals like you.”

The dark elf Sassari thought for a moment and said to Locke, “You’ll probably be the only one attending the Mayfly Fireworks in the next few months, so you can sign up right away. But everyone is worried about you. Your classmate is also going to attend soon, but she won’t be available for another week, so you’ll have to wait a week.”

“We’ll give this class to both of you at the same time.”

“This kind of private lesson is basically one-on-one, so the fee is relatively expensive.”

“Not counting materials and other miscellaneous expenses, the basic course fee is 550 magic stones per course. Is that okay, Locke?”

Locke nodded. “Of course, Senior.”

Sassari had already produced two application forms and signed his name on them. “These two courses, besides being expensive, also have a level restriction that requires you to be a first-class wizard apprentice to enroll.”

“Once you’ve mastered it, you might be teaching the two advanced magic model courses, Mayfly Fireworks and Bushes See Enemies, in the public classroom.”

(End of this chapter)