Wizard: My career panel has no upper limit

Chapter 377 Negative Consequences

The images on the screen began to travel back to a much earlier era.

A woman with long, blood-red hair appeared in the video.

"The human form of the 'Lady of Blood'..."

Ron recognized the legendary figure as Aiden's ancestor and one of the key founders of bloodline studies after Lance.

The King of Illusions' voice softened, and a look of nostalgia appeared in his eyes:

“Little Selna was once one of my students.”

The images depict Selna's research life.

Her focused figure working in the laboratory, her calm expression as she treated the injured wizard, and her bowing posture in the Fairy Village Hall...

"But Aiden... that pathetic clown corrupted by desire..."

The King of Illusions' voice turned cold, and the surrounding temperature seemed to drop several degrees:

"He not only desecrated little Selna's research results, but also murdered his ancestor in the most cruel way and seized the power that did not originally belong to him."

The horrific scene appeared on the screen:
Aiden stood in the pool of blood, holding a fragment of Selna's ethereal remains in his hand, a maniacal and triumphant smile on his face.

Within the illusory remains in his hand, the once kind face of Selna was faintly reflected, now only filled with shock and disappointment.

"From that moment on, I decided to make him put on the most absurd drama ever..."

Ron listened quietly to this story, and began to understand the deeper logic behind the entire scheme.

"So Euphemia..."

"It is a key piece we have laid out."

The King of Illusions nodded in confirmation:

"The technical support Aiden received in the process of creating her, including help from Cassandra, was all driven by us behind the scenes."

"Even Cassandra the Tower Master is involved?"

This information surprised Ron, who had assumed that the leaders of the Conquest faction were acting independently.

“Cassandra didn’t know the full plan; she just received some ‘timely’ information at the appropriate time.”

The King of Illusions explained:
"For example, some information about bloodline isolation technology, and some hints about cooperation with the Abyss Apostles."

She thought it was all due to her own wisdom and luck, but in reality, it was the result of our careful planning.

Ron began to realize the terrifying scale of the conspiracy.

If even a top wizard like Cassandra has unknowingly become a pawn.

So how many seemingly "accidental" events are actually intentionally arranged?
"Then I..."

He asked tentatively, a sense of unease rising within him.

"You are a special being, my child."

The King of Illusions' eyes deepened:
"Your appearance certainly exceeded our original expectations, but that's not a bad thing."

Instead, you've provided a completely new possibility for this plan.

She waved, and the surrounding screens began to display more complex charts.

It was a huge network diagram of relationships, with countless lines connecting different people and forces.

At the center of the chart, Ron's portrait is radiating a special glow.

"The original plan was for Euphemia to betray Aiden at a crucial moment."

The King of Illusions explained in detail:

"But her growth rate and influence are limited."

"Your appearance provides us with a more efficient option, and you can also gain many valuable benefits from it."

"What are the specific benefits?"

Ron asked directly, knowing that a transaction of this level must involve huge profits.

"First and foremost, is knowledge."

The Queen of Illusions begins to show her cards:
"Once you reach the Moon Rank, I will teach you the forbidden technique of 'Spell Reversal'."

This is an ultimate technique that can reverse the effects of any harmful spell or contract, applying them back to the caster.

A diagram illustrating the basic principles of spell reversal appeared on the screen.

The complex rune structures and energy flow diagrams dazzled Ron.

The value of this technology is immeasurable; it can almost be said to be the ultimate nemesis of all contract-based spells.

“With this technology, Euphemia will be able to turn the tables and use the bloodline lock and curse mark that Aiden left on her.”

The King of Illusions continued to explain:

"Not only can it break free from control, but it can even steal some of Aiden's power in return."

"Secondly, it's about guidance."

Her voice became even more seductive:

"Once you become a Dark Sun-level wizard and condense the nascent form of a Void, I may consider becoming your mentor on your next path."

At my level, the guidance I can offer you far surpasses that of any grand wizard.

This suggestion made Ron's heart race.

Given the power and status of the Queen of Illusions, her guidance is indeed of immeasurable value.

However, his disagreements with Mrs. Allen also made him deeply wary of this mentor-student relationship.

Finally, there is opportunity.

"Participating in this program will expose you to a lot of secret knowledge and valuable resources that you wouldn't normally have access to."

She paused for a moment, her tone becoming even more serious:

"In this world, pure power is merely the foundation."

What truly determines one's fate is how one uses power, how one builds alliances, and how one finds one's place in complex situations.

Ron listened quietly to these temptations, analyzing them in his mind.

From a profit perspective, the King of Illusions' proposal is indeed extremely attractive.

But he was also keenly aware of the risks involved.

“Your proposal is indeed very attractive,” he said slowly.
"But I need to know more details."

For example, what are the specific principles behind this spell reversal technique? Are there any risks or limitations to its use?

"Smart question."

The King of Illusions nodded approvingly:
"The core principle of spell reversal is 'causal reversal.' Through special rune structures and mental manipulation, the causal relationship between the caster and the recipient can be reversed."

She waved her hand, summoning a three-dimensional demonstration model:

"Simply put, if someone casts a binding spell on you, the binding will be transferred to the caster through spell reversal."

If someone tries to steal your power, you can use magic to reverse it, and what is stolen will become the other person's power.

"But this technology does have limitations."

Her expression turned serious:

"First of all, the user must have extremely high mental control ability. Once the operation is wrong, the backlash effect will be terrible."

Secondly, for spellcasters who are too powerful, the reversal effect may be detected.

Finally, each use will cause some damage to the user's soul, so it cannot be used frequently.

This honest explanation made Ron feel a little more at ease.

At least the other party did not conceal the risks, but truthfully informed them of the limitations of the technology.

However, its authenticity and value still need to be carefully verified.

"I need time to consider this proposal."

He ultimately gave a cautious answer:

"I am very interested in the technique of reversing spells."

Regarding the mentor-mentee relationship, I also hope to gain a more detailed understanding through divination or other means.

"Of course, this is a wise choice."

The King of Illusions showed no dissatisfaction; on the contrary, he seemed somewhat approving.
"Impulsive decisions often lead to disastrous consequences; careful consideration is the attitude of a wise person."

She paused for a moment, her tone becoming gentler:

"There's still plenty of time; you can take your time to consider it."

Furthermore, even if you ultimately decide against the mentorship relationship, other collaborations between us can still proceed.

"However, regarding Euphemia's question..."

Her expression turned serious:

"It's best not to delay this decision for too long."

Aiden's patience is limited, and if he finds Euphemia unable to complete her mission for an extended period, he may resort to more drastic measures.

"what do you mean?"

“Directly dispatch more vampire creations, or personally descend upon the main world to intervene.”

The King of Illusions' voice carried a warning:

"Although the success rate of such an operation is not high given his current condition, the damage it would cause would be enormous."

This information made Ron realize the urgency of the situation.

I will make a decision as soon as possible.

He made a relatively clear commitment:

"If you decide to participate, what are the specific cooperation methods?"

"It's very simple."

The King of Illusions smiled with satisfaction:
"You just need to build a relationship of trust with Euphemia, and then teach her the spell reversal technique at the right time."

The specific timing and method are entirely up to you to judge and control.

"I will not interfere with your specific interactions, nor will I ask you to act according to my intentions."

Her voice was sincere:

"All I need is the result; the process is entirely up to you."

This level of autonomy surprised Ron.

He anticipated that this level of transaction would be accompanied by more constraints and restrictions.

"Of course, as a basis for cooperation..." the King of Illusions continued:
"Before I teach you the techniques, I will first give you the basic theoretical framework of spell reversal in the same way as before."

This ensures your complete understanding of the technology and provides a foundation of trust for our partnership.

"Thank you so much for your generous sharing."

Ron was naturally more than happy to accept it:

"As a researcher, I naturally hope to thoroughly understand the principles of this forbidden art."

"last question……"

He recalled Euphemia's performance at the observatory:
"How would she react if she knew her true identity and mission?"

"That's a very good question..."

The King of Illusions slowed his speech at this point, as if he were deep in thought:
"Although Euphemia's personality was artificially constructed, her emotions and self-awareness were real."

When she learns the truth, she may go through stages of anger, confusion, or even despair.

"But in the end..."

Her voice deepened:

“She will be on our side. Because she knows very well that only by completely ending Aiden can she gain true freedom.”

"And this mentality is the key to the success of our plan."

"What if she ultimately perishes along with Aiden because of the cursed seal?"

He proposed a possible extreme scenario.

"That's an acceptable outcome," the King of Illusions calmly replied.

"Aiden's disappearance was one of our main objectives. As for Euphemia's fate..."

She paused for a moment:
"To be honest, she was destined for tragedy from the moment she was created."

All we can do is make her existence meaningful.

The dream began to show signs of ending, and the surrounding scenery began to become blurry.

"It's almost time..."

The King of Illusions revoked the crystal projection, preparing to end this exchange:
"Remember what we discussed today and carefully consider your choices."

Whatever decision you make, I will respect it.

"But please remember..."

Her voice gradually faded into the distance:

Opportunities are often fleeting.

If you miss it, you may never have another chance.

With those words, the dream vanished completely.

Ron opened his eyes abruptly and found himself still lying on his bed in the isolation room.

"Spell reversal, mentor-mentee relationship, the truth about Euphemia, Aiden's conspiracy..."

He sat up and began to process the massive amount of information he had just received:
"Each one is a crucial factor that can change the course of one's destiny."

As a rational researcher, he began to analyze the authenticity and credibility of this information.

Although the Queen of Illusions is powerful, she also has her own stance and purpose.

The information she provides may be true, but it may also be biased or misleading.

"Verification needs to be done through other channels..."

Ron was mentally formulating his next course of action:
"The deep-seated grudges between Selna, Aiden, and the two Witch Kings can be verified through future historical research."

Euphemia's identity can be analyzed by observing her behavioral patterns.

Regarding the techniques of spell reversal, one can first study the relevant theoretical foundations.

He got out of bed and walked to the center of the room.

Although the isolation room was closed, it did not restrict his meditation and thinking.

"correct……"

He recalled the divination that had already given him two important insights:
"Perhaps we should explore the future direction of these choices through divination."

With that in mind, Ron took out a divination mirror from his storage bag.

This time he will use another advanced divination technique—deep reflection.

This is a rather dangerous method of divination.

By mapping consciousness to a deeper level, one can gain vague revelations about the future.

He lit three candles of different colors, each representing a different possibility for the future.

Red represents active participation, blue represents passive observation, and black represents complete withdrawal.

As the candle burned, a strange fragrance began to fill the air.

In this state, the diviner is more likely to receive inspiration.

"Using chaos as a mirror and time as a guide, we reveal the truth of destiny..."

As the incantation was chanted, the obsidian mirror began to undergo strange changes.

The darkness on the surface was no longer still; it began to ripple like liquid.

These ripples have no fixed shape and are constantly changing, like living ink flowing on glass.

The first image was so blurry that it was almost unrecognizable.

Ron saw a distorted shadow, tightly bound by countless thin threads.

These fine lines come from all directions, each connecting to a different source.

The shadow struggles, trying to break free from these constraints, but each struggle only tightens the bonds.

"This is...my current situation?"

He tried to decipher this abstract image.

The shadows represent oneself, while the thin lines represent various complex relationships and obligations.

Mrs. Allen's mentorship, Cassandra's influence, Yutel's protection, Nari's family ties...

Every seemingly independent relationship actually forms part of a huge network.

The mirrored image began to differentiate, showing three different development paths.

In the scene corresponding to the red candle, the shadows cease their struggle and begin to actively utilize the thin lines.

It became more powerful and even began to weave its own network.

But the cost is taking on more risks and getting involved in more complex conflicts.

In the scene corresponding to the blue candle, the shadow attempts to remain still, neither struggling nor taking initiative.

But this passivity did not bring safety; instead, it was gradually assimilated by those fine lines and eventually lost its own shape.

What chilled him to the bone was the imagery associated with the black candle.

The shadow struggled with all its might to break free from all the threads and gained apparent freedom.

But having lost its support, it began to drift aimlessly in the void, eventually dissipating into the darkness.

"really……"

Ron calmly analyzed these abstract images:
"I am now completely at the center of this complex network, and it is no longer possible to remain unaffected."

The mirror continued to reveal more details.

In his active participation, he saw himself standing side by side with a white-haired woman.

Behind the two was a burning battlefield, and in front of them was a huge figure surrounded by blood-red light.

This is clearly a prophetic scene depicting Euphemia cooperating with Aiden to fight against him.

However, the outcome of the battle remains unclear.

Sometimes it's victory, sometimes it's defeat, and more often it's a complex state in between.

In his path of passive observation, he saw himself standing alone on a high tower, watching the distant flames of war.

It appears safe on the surface, but the foundation of the tower is slowly cracking.

Ultimately, the entire tower will collapse, burying the observer along with it.

The screen is darkest during the complete exit path.

He saw himself wandering alone in some desolate space, with no allies or enemies around him.

While conflict was avoided, the opportunity for rapid growth was also lost.

Ultimately, when the real danger arrived, he was isolated and helpless, and could only become a victim to be devoured.

"The choice is already clear."

Ron put away the divination mirror, a slight sigh escaping his lips.

“Active participation carries the greatest risk, but it is also the only path to real gains.”

He recalled the words of the King of Illusions:

In a world of constant change, not choosing is itself the most passive choice.

Passivity and avoidance, compared to taking initiative, can sometimes lead to more terrible results.

"The technique of spell reversal is indeed worth studying in depth."

Ron began to formulate a specific action plan in his mind:
"It can not only be used to help Euphemia, but also to provide myself with additional protection."

He imagined the various applications of this technology.

Anyone who attempts to apply controlling spells to him will find themselves becoming the victim instead.

This ability to "fight fire with fire" is the ultimate insurance for survival in complex environments.

"Moreover, establishing a deep cooperative relationship with Euphemia through this matter is also in the long-term interest."

He recalled various pieces of information about this Blood Moon Clan genius.

If she could be freed from Aiden's control, the value of gaining such a powerful ally would be immeasurable.

As night deepened, only the faint light from the magic crystal lamp remained in the isolation room.

Ron packed up his divination tools and leaned back in his chair, lost in thought.

His quarantine period will end tomorrow, and he will be able to formally report the results of this exploration to Yutel.

Then he applied to return to the Central Lands to begin implementing his new plan.

(End of this chapter)