Nascent Soul Rebirth: Starting as a Wizard

Thunderous applause erupted, mixed with shouts of envy and congratulations.

The three young men were so excited that their cheeks turned red, and they stood up and bowed to the Viscount and the others.

The viscount pressed his hands down to signal for quiet, his gaze sweeping over the other new children.

The tone became gentler, but still carried a clear path forward:

"And the rest of the newly recruited Farlanders, you are all equally outstanding, possessing the minimum qualification of third-class to enter the path of wizardry!"

You will first receive basic meditation techniques, and you can begin to try perception and practice.

If, during this process, you discover that you have a passion and talent for the path of wizardry.

The family will also be generous with their financial support, and there will be opportunities for future studies at the Jade Academy.

He then changed the subject, his tone becoming pragmatic yet persuasive:

"However, my children, I must also tell you frankly."

"The path to becoming a wizard is long and arduous, filled with unknowns and risks. A third-class qualification is merely the minimum requirement for admission to the Emerald Academy throughout history."

Future achievements will require unimaginable effort, along with a considerable amount of luck.

"Therefore," the Viscount's voice was full of understanding and care.

"If any of you, after trying, feel that the path of a wizard is not what you want,

Or if you feel that the road ahead is too difficult, your family has also prepared another glorious path for you, which can also lead to great heights—the path of chivalry!

The third-class wizard qualification not only gives you the possibility of becoming a wizard, but also gives you more opportunities than others to step into the realm of formal knights!

You can participate in the knight training in the territory, learn powerful knight breathing techniques, strengthen your physique, and hone your will!

Just like our valiant knights here, let us use our swords and shields to defend the honor and interests of our families!

Furthermore, I hereby promise that all Franl who successfully ascends to the rank of official knight will be rewarded.

They will all receive the title of knight, and possess their own fiefdom and honor!

His gaze swept over the children who were listening intently, their eyes beginning to sparkle with different kinds of light.

Finally, the gaze fell upon the composed Farn knights at the table, and a satisfied smile appeared on their faces:

"Look, this road is just as glorious! Many pillars of our family have grown up in this way."

The choice is yours, and the family will respect your wishes and provide corresponding support.

Whether you become wizards seeking truth or knights defending your territory, you are all indispensable and invaluable assets to the Fran family!

The banquet reached its climax with the Viscount's words, a mix of kindness and authority, outlining a clear roadmap for promotion.

Applause, cheers, and the clinking of glasses once again filled the hall.

The new "François" members had faces full of anticipation for the future and a weighing of their choices.

And their deep gratitude and loyalty to the family that gave them all this.

Meanwhile, Solo, in the shadows of a corner, slowly drank the last of his juice.

The calmness and depth in his eyes seemed out of place in the enthusiastic and intoxicating atmosphere of the hall.

On the map in his mind, besides the markings of energy channels, there was also the map.

It also clearly and unmistakably illustrates the family's cold yet efficient talent management mechanism.

He understood that in this world, to truly control one's own destiny...

Whether it is seeking "spiritual veins" or acquiring power, one must never rely on anyone's "gift".

After all, as His Excellency the Viscount himself just said, the path of a wizard is cruel and arduous.

There has never been a truly free lunch in the world.

Behind the Fran family’s generous “funding” naturally lie equal or even excessive expectations and demands.

The Viscount's flowery and seemingly caring words actually concealed a hidden agenda.

Solona possessed an exceptionally keen insight honed by his past life experiences and the Eye of Analysis.

A crucial detail was captured, but it was drowned out by the applause and cheers:

When the Viscount mentioned other "François" with third-class qualifications, he gently suggested that they "try meditation."

The option of “if you find it difficult, you can turn to the path of the knight” seems to be full of respect and understanding.

However, for those three young people who were specifically mentioned and whose qualifications were "above the third class or even below the fourth class".

The viscount never gave them even the slightest right to "choose to give up" and embark on the path of wizardry.

Their path, from the moment their qualifications were confirmed, may have started even earlier.

From the moment they were chosen and brought into this mansion, their fate was unilaterally decided by the highest will of the family.

"Sponsorship" is not an option, but a predetermined arrangement; "going to the Emerald Academy" is not an opportunity, but a mission that must be carried out.

Behind those kind inquiries and nods of approval lies undeniable planning and unquestionable commitment.

All of this inevitably expects commensurate, or even lifelong, rewards.

This silent realization allowed Solo to gain a deeper understanding of the implicit rules governing the operation of power in this world.

Beneath the surface of apparent benevolence and freedom of choice lies a trajectory precisely calculated based on individual value.

Qualification here doesn't just mean talent, but also what "obligations" you are allowed to undertake and which pre-set path you enter that serves the interests of the family.

After the banquet, the dishes and cups were scattered, and the noise gradually subsided.

That evening, Solo received a brief but unambiguous message delivered by a servant:

Tomorrow morning, head to the training ground on the west side of the mansion for knight training.

He did a quick calculation and realized that his body was indeed approaching fifteen years old.

However, even the mother of this body probably doesn't remember the exact date of birth clearly, and the records in the household are even more vague.

They simply followed some convention by including these boys and girls of similar age together in the training roster.

This has always been the tradition of the Fran family:

All young men of the clan who are fifteen years of age or older, regardless of whether they are direct or collateral relatives, must participate in basic knight training.

Among them, it is a mandatory course for men, which is related to their potential future military duties and image as protectors of the family.

Women's participation was more symbolic, aiming to learn basic physical fitness and martial arts knowledge, and to maintain the robust temperament that aristocratic women should have.

After all, their ultimate fate was mostly political marriage or marrying other nobles, knights, or even big merchants and landowners within the territory, with no strict requirements on their personal combat ability.

In fact, Solo has not wasted a single month since he arrived here.

During the day, he buried himself in the library, his analytical eye and spiritual AI running at full speed, greedily absorbing knowledge about the world.

And when night falls, or during the brief gaps in the early morning when no one is paying attention, they will do so.

What he truly rediscovered was the foundation that had been sealed deep in his memory but had long been integrated into his soul—the martial arts of the Xuanhuang Great World.

Especially the fundamental method of tempering internal energy.

It is the only "extraordinary" path that Solo can be sure he can try in this world and that is compatible with this flesh and blood body.