Wizard: I devour the stars with swarms of insects.

"Respected Vice Dean Toltai, I have chosen the 'Stationary' mission and wish to be stationed at the Molten Core Outpost!"

At this moment, among the four people, a tall young man with a sharp look between his brows spoke first.

Wayne knew his name.

During the roll call, his name was Garrett, and he came from the "Elemental Manipulation" Wizard Tower.

"Mentor Gellert has made arrangements. Once I arrive at Molten Core Outpost, I can keep my fellow disciple Julian company."

"Furthermore, the active fire elemental environment within that lava sea is also helpful for my meditative fire elemental magic!"

The man named Garrett spoke up.

"Alright, it seems that Gellert is always very reliable. Since everything has been arranged in advance, then you can go to Molten Core Outpost to guard it as Vice Dean Gellert wishes."

"I am a vice-president," Toltai said with a smile.

The three people around him were somewhat surprised to hear Toltai's address.

Gellert... the vice-principal?

I never expected that this guy's mentor would also be at the vice dean level.

"Elemental manipulation... A powerful school of thought within the academy renowned for its research into offensive elemental magic, it is second to none among the many wizard towers and has consistently held the top position for many years."

"I've heard that the number of first-class wizard apprentices graduating from here each year is the largest, not to mention the number of second- and third-class wizard apprentices."

"I never expected that even the instructors inside would be at the vice-dean level. No wonder it's the most powerful wizard tower in the Black Forest!"

People behind them whispered among themselves.

"I chose the 'breeding' task, and I want to become a 'breeding assistant' at the Magic Botanical Garden in Gloomy Valley."

At this moment, another one of the four spoke up.

She is a woman named Melissa.

She has a sweet and beautiful appearance.

"As an apprentice from the 'Dawn Apothecary' wizard tower, potion cultivation is closely related to our path of witchcraft, and I have no reason not to choose this."

Melissa said.

"A wise choice, child," Vice Dean Toltai replied with a smile. "Very well, you will go to the Magic Manor in Gloomy Valley to serve as Mr. Bode's breeding assistant."

"Old Bod of 'Glowing Valley' is an eccentric but knowledgeable botanist. You'll learn a lot from him. Go, your application is approved."

"And you?"

Next, Vice Dean Toltai asked Wayne, who was still alive, and another first-class wizard apprentice.

"Vice Dean, what are the differences between these tasks?"

The first-class wizard apprentice named Duncan asked, seemingly indicating that the wizarding tower he came from wasn't particularly powerful.

I only have a superficial understanding of these things and don't know enough about them, so I'm asking out of curiosity.

"The patrol mission involves regular patrols and guarding outside the city of Black Forest, and the main area we are responsible for is actually the area surrounding Black Forest."

"That's what Vice Dean Toltai said."

"The City of the Black Forest was built in the Black Forest. At ordinary times, dangerous magical beasts and monsters may emerge from the depths of the forest."

"The patrol team's mission is to regularly patrol and guard the outer areas of the forest. If they encounter any monsters or magical beasts, they need to drive them back into the depths of the Black Forest or kill them on the spot."

"After all, there are many second- and third-class wizard apprentices who may go to the outer areas of the Black Forest to collect materials. If they encounter those roaming magical beasts and monsters, it will be very dangerous. As senior brothers of higher rank, you have the responsibility to protect the safety of your juniors and prevent those roaming magical beasts from threatening the nearby mortal villages and people."

"That's what Vice Dean Toltai said."

"As for 'hunting,' it's a function in the literal sense. You need to join the hunting team in the academy and go to the Black Forest or other places to hunt certain animals or resources needed by the academy. Of course, the targets of the hunt may be magical beasts, or some kind of subterranean race with the bloodline of ancient species, such as harpies, sea creatures, or tree spirits."

"The second type of 'garrison' is similar to the place that this young man Garrett just went to. The Academy has set up wizard outposts in some places, where they guard certain minerals or treasures, such as resource points, outposts, or entrances to ancient ruins. These are very valuable strategic locations for the Academy."

"The last one is 'Anomaly Handling,' which is when an emergency occurs in a certain place, such as a plague, disease, disaster, an attack by an underground race, or an attack by a black wizard. Members of the Anomaly Handling team need to go to investigate and handle the situation."

"That's what Vice Dean Toltai said."

Now, upon hearing the vice dean mention "abnormal handling," Wayne's mind stirred.

For some reason, I was reminded of what happened in Holman's family territory.

At that time, a plague of "drought" had broken out in his family's territory.

Morse's mentor requested that the Emergency Situation Investigation Department go to his family's territory to provide assistance.

Later, for some reason, it seems that he was rejected, and he even had a very unpleasant argument with the academic committee because of this.

Then, Vice President Toltai introduced several other functional tasks.

Finally, Duncan, from the Starshine Wizarding Tower, thought for a moment and said...

"Dear Vice Dean, I wish to become a member of the 'Anomaly Handling' team. Certain regional anomalies may be related to subtle disturbances in the stellar force field. I hope to join the 'Anomaly Handling' team to try applying astronomical observation knowledge to field investigations, which may provide a different perspective."

"Okay, no problem." After saying that, Vice Dean Toltai wrote down Duncan's corresponding job assignment in a booklet next to him.

"So, young man from the Natural Symbiosis Wizard Tower, what about you?" Now that only Wayne remained, Vice Dean Toltai asked.

Wayne pondered for a moment, thought for a moment, and then said.

"Vice Dean, I choose to join the Black Forest's 'Patrol Team'!"

This was something I had actually planned out in advance, before I even came here this morning.

For others, possessing the ability to control insect swarms might be a dark forest filled with danger and unexpected events.

However, for oneself, it is actually the safest option.

Because it can deploy hundreds or thousands of "eyes" in the forest for early warning, reconnaissance, and vigilance.

Furthermore, if needed, one can also go to the Black Forest, to Isabel's Knight's Domain... ah, no, it should now be called the Baron's Domain, which is now known as the Lady Isabel's Domain.

It's also very convenient to conduct experiments there.

So last night, when Professor Morse told me that I would have to choose the academic profession I would pursue and hold during the robe-giving ceremony...

After careful consideration last night, I have already made my choice.

However, the reason I spoke last was to see what positions the other newly promoted first-class wizard apprentices had chosen.

However, it must be said that the "Elemental Manipulation" wizard tower from which Garrett came was indeed the most prestigious and powerful among the many wizard towers in the Black Forest City.

The disciples under its command have already been assigned their respective tasks in advance. This is the advantage of having a powerful backer and choosing to be the "tail of the phoenix".

After all, you can't have it both ways; there are always trade-offs. Choosing between being the "head of the chicken" and the "tail of the phoenix" each has its own advantages and disadvantages.

However, I don't like the kind of path where everything is arranged for me.

As someone who possesses the [Honeycomb] smart key, the most suitable path for me is one I choose myself and take control of!

"Alright, now that you four little ones have all chosen your tasks, the robe-awarding ceremony is officially over."

Next, Vice Dean Toltai waved his hand and said.

"Alright, now you may leave. May the doors of the wizarding world open to you in the future!"