Clinging to the Witcher world to become a god of martial arts

In the end, Lorne sold all twelve 'Protection' runes, and the middle-aged woman didn't let him lose out, giving him a high-grade magic crystal.

Normally, a single 'Protection' rune costs five low-grade magic crystals, but the price has increased due to the war.

On his way back to his lodgings, Lorne was still pondering in what form this war would affect the apprentice level.

Overhearing conversations among passersby on the street, it seemed that the process involved recruitment.

Just then, the apprentice badge worn on his chest emitted a slight fluctuation, transmitting a message:

"announcement

From this day forward, all registered wizard apprentices within the Black Tower will be required to respond to a monthly summons, ranging from Level 3 to Level 1.

Related matters will be communicated via apprentice badge.

For wizard apprentices, going directly to the front lines is highly unlikely, as the gap between apprentices and formal wizards is significant.

Their role in war is negligible; a single powerful spell from a sorcerer can wipe out a large number of people and cannot determine the course of a war.

Human wave tactics don't work in this world.

Lorne guessed that the purpose of the recruitment was definitely to have a weak, formally trained wizard lead a group of apprentices to cause some minor sabotage behind enemy lines.

Moreover, even a junior wizard apprentice can't do much.

If we were to send a group of apprentices to the battlefield to fight the enemy, we should think about how to escape the Black Sun Tower.

Lorne doesn't feel much of a sense of belonging to the Black Sun Tower; he only sees it as a temporary refuge. Once the threat from the Forest of Fireflies is eliminated and he becomes stronger, it will be time for him to leave.

Saying things like "we'll live and die with the Black Tower" is just empty talk...

After leaving the exchange and arriving at his residence, Lorne headed towards the training grounds.

The Apprentice Badge has only one function: message delivery. It is available to all wizard apprentices, and Theodore must have received the same message.

The matter of conscription definitely needs to be discussed with him.

Arrived at the training ground.

There weren't many people around at the training ground; most of the guys were still crammed into the market.

On the edge of the open space, five or six figures stood conspicuously.

"Lorne!" One of the curly-haired boys turned to him and greeted him warmly.

As Lorne approached, Theodore introduced him to the group, saying, "This is my good friend I mentioned earlier, and he's one of us."

Lorne nodded in response to the group's unanimous gaze.

A skinny man with a small braid and sunken cheeks looked him over with a scrutinizing gaze: "A first-level wizard apprentice? Not bad."

The girl in the short skirt next to him, with a somewhat flamboyant face, looked indifferent, clearly not caring much about the addition of a first-level apprentice.

These two were unfamiliar faces, but Lorne had seen the other two before: Lily, who had taken him to meet Theodore, and... Dante.

Lorne's gaze swept calmly over Dante, who sullenly withdrew his eyes.

"Lorne, Dante has also opened his spiritual sea and advanced to wizard apprentice! Surprised, aren't you?" Seeing the atmosphere was a bit quiet, Theodore quickly started a conversation.

"To be honest, I didn't expect Dante to open his mental sea so quickly. He hadn't even mastered meditation before, and he kept asking me for tips on casting spells..."

Theodore laughed heartily, treating it as an amusing anecdote and recounting it with great relish.

A wizard's apprentice? A barely perceptible hint of murderous intent flashed in Lorne's eyes, and a series of guesses surfaced in his mind.

It's just speculation, without any concrete evidence or indication.

Dante laughed awkwardly, scratching his head repeatedly: "That's all in the past."

After teasing Dante, Theodore turned to Lorne and introduced the remaining people.

"Lily, you've met her before."

The sweet-looking girl with a single ponytail bowed slightly to Lorne: "We meet again, Lord Lorne."

"You flatter me," Lorne bowed in return.

"This is Herber, a second-level apprentice."

"This is Grena, also a second-level apprentice," Theodore continued, introducing the skinny man and the girl in the short skirt.

Lorne was surprised that Theodore had managed to gather two second-level wizard apprentices together.

Including himself, the overall strength of this small group is not to be underestimated among the apprentices.

This kid is improving faster and faster...

Compared to himself, who had no social skills and was still a first-level wizard apprentice, Theodore had drifted further and further away from the path of wizardry.

He even displayed a leader-like demeanor.

Theodore looked at the group seriously: "Everyone has heard about the conscription. According to the information provided by Lorne, it is very likely that a war will break out between the two major wizarding forces, the Black Sun Tower and the Firefly Forest."

When war truly reaches the apprentice level, many problems become unavoidable, and even lives are threatened.

Everyone understood the principle that many hands make light work, and going to the recruitment together was better than going it alone, at least they could help each other out.

Lily doesn't seem to have become a wizard apprentice yet. Does she, as a mortal, also have to answer the call? This is what Lorne is wondering about.

The group got into a discussion, mostly about the specifics of the conscription and how to respond.

Lorne and Lily watched the four of them discuss in silence.

Lily wasn't even a wizard apprentice, so naturally she didn't have much say.

Lorne was unfamiliar with the group and had nothing to talk about, so he simply remained silent.

Dante was unusually active in this discussion, participating extensively in Theodore's conversation with the two second-level apprentices.

However, none of them were encountering conscription for the first time, and they had no experience or even any understanding of it.

Theodore, who initiated the temporary session, didn't have a good way to deal with this situation either.

The ultimate goal is to ensure a higher survival rate.

The war came suddenly, and only Lorne and Theodore knew about it in advance; the other four were completely unprepared.

For the past two weeks, Lorne has been making the most of his precious time to improve his strength, but manpower is limited after all.

Upon careful review, despite all his efforts, he only managed to advance to the rank of wizard apprentice, learn a few simple spells, and grasp the basics of the Heavenly River True Qi.

Aside from war, there are many other potential threats that have no solution until they are fully developed.

It's incredibly disheartening.

But burying your head in complaints and constantly worrying and being anxious will not help at all.

Let's do everything we can to fight for even the slightest chance of survival.

Lorne only regretted that there wasn't enough time; if only he had more time, more preparation...

Fortunately, Theodore's fate was quite different in comparison.

Lorne looked with satisfaction at the curly-haired boy, who was dressed solemnly and passionately discussing something with the others.

There's a sense of accomplishment, like hoping your son will become a dragon.

With exceptional talent, he leaped from a mortal to a third-level wizard apprentice in just one month.

Even if they don't become the White-Robed Witch's student in the end, it's only a matter of time before they are valued by other formal wizards.

With a certified wizard backing you up, why worry about anything else?