Wizards begin with Occlumency.

Chapter 111 Three to five people, seven or eight guns

The guide was completed quickly.

Link glanced through the guide to make sure there were no omissions, then took it and headed out.

canteen.

The two sat facing each other, eating quietly.

After finishing their meal, they cleared away the dishes and left the cafeteria. Link handed the guide to Jasmine and then told her to go to the laboratory building on her own.

One night's rest is enough!

Even the donkeys in the production team dare not rest like this.

Jasmine was prepared and had become someone who loved to strive, so she didn't reject the arrangement.

I grabbed the guide, glanced at it quickly, and felt a surge of joy.

Meditation, witchcraft, research, and experiments have taken up a large part of her energy.

If you also want to focus on pharmacology, it will be very troublesome without this guide, and it may even disrupt your established habits and rhythm.

But if you follow the instructions, there shouldn't be any problems.

It's very simple; anyone with hands can do it.

Link went to the witchcraft trading center alone.

Tina's words about opportunity reminded Link.

The importance of the two-district competition was repeatedly emphasized to Link.

It started as just a prize for first place in the competition: the right to use a large laboratory for one year.

Later, he became involved in the bet between the wizard Paro and the wizard Peter Lionel;

Now, they learn that the academy has arranged two important opportunities in the spring semesters of the third and fourth years, which can greatly increase the probability of wizard apprentices becoming full wizards.

All of this made Link take the two-district competition even more seriously.

Preparations should naturally be made more thorough.

The first priority is to increase the reserves of level 0 sorcery as quickly as possible.

Even if you don't use it often, as long as it has some functionality, you should get it.

In order to prepare for the possible exploration of secret realms and survival in desperate situations that may arise during the major competition between the two regions.

Anyway, I have money and free time now, so I can just invest some time to practice and reach the mastery level.

As for Jasmine, once she's promoted to a second-class wizard apprentice, we'll let her shift her focus back to witchcraft.

With a large amount of magic stones in his pocket, Link entered the sorcery trading center.

In one fell swoop, 100 standard level 1 magic stones were swallowed by the Wizardry Trading Center, which then spat out 20 wizardry model scrolls.

There are 10 water-type level 0 spells and 10 wood-type level 0 spells, which is enough for Link to study for quite a long time.

After leaving the witchcraft trading center, Link immediately went to the experimental building.

The laboratory is located on the third basement level.

After setting the parameters of the intelligent simulation device, Jasmine put on her glasses and gloves and began the simulation training.

Medicine making is not something you can master overnight. Wasting raw materials is secondary; the real danger is making mistakes without realizing it, which can lead to bad habits.

First, practice using simulations, adjusting and correcting your operations based on real-time prompts. Once you are familiar with the refining process, it's not too late to start hands-on practice.

Link glanced at it, then stopped paying attention.

He began to study the 20 newly purchased level 0 spells and rank them.

Practice 0-level sorcery first, without spending time figuring out the rules and runes. Learn 0-level sorcery only if you thoroughly understand the rules and runes.

Progress gradually from easy to difficult.

……

With the spring semester about to begin, the college is bustling with activity again.

Those working part-time in Rivosos, those traveling and exploring, and those studying in the library all began to socialize.

On the lakeside lawn, both the south and north sides, several groups of people were having picnics and gatherings.

The various entertainment venues within the college were also packed with people.

Small groups began to move around.

The forum was bustling with activity.

Many people discussed the murder cases that occurred during the holiday while gathering, having fun, chatting on forums, or just relaxing.

Harold Andrews, Antoine Hilton, and Rivers Francis were not the only ones who died outside the academy;

It wasn't just the new blood in the Storm Sea; several native wizard apprentices in the North District also had accidents.

This has left many people feeling quite saddened.

The outside world is cool, but it's also cruel.

If you're not careful, an accident could happen and you could lose your life on the spot.

Most people only have one life, and once they die, there is no chance of being reborn.

However, human joys and sorrows are not shared.

These murder cases only garnered attention for a short period of time, and those who had close ties with the victims or had any past conflicts of interest are still being followed and discussed.

Everyone else started talking about the inter-district competition that was to be held in two months.

One rumor after another about the competition between the two districts was released, making it difficult to distinguish between truth and falsehood.

Meanwhile, some things are being done discreetly.

South District, the headquarters of the "New Blood Mutual Aid Association".

The election for president and vice president is about to be held, and several people who are expected to sit on the president's seat are campaigning for votes.

Two third-year freshmen who had accompanied the wizard Paro to the arena, Robin Graham and Eugene de la Rosa, were among them, and they had the best chance of winning.

The other two freshmen, Fargo Gavin and Tucker Jones, aim for the vice president position.

"Fago, you support me, right?"

Robin Graham walked up to Fargo Gavin, whom he knew well, and asked him a question.

"certainly."

Fargo Gavin's answer was affirmative.

In exchange for favors, once Robin Graham takes the chairman's seat, he will naturally support Fargo Gavin's appointment as vice chairman.

Their interests had long been intertwined.

Unless Eugene de la Rosa or other presidential candidates offer more generous terms.

Otherwise, Fargo Gavin wouldn't be so foolish as to suddenly switch sides.

Eugene de la Rosa was also chatting casually with Tucker Jones.

They reached an alliance to advance and retreat together.

As more and more members of the "New Blood Mutual Aid Association" arrived at the base, they found their own circles and integrated into them.

Robin Graham and Eugene de la Rosa were surrounded by circles of people.

This created a balance of power between the two sides.

The other candidates for president had differing opinions upon seeing this situation.

After careful consideration, some decided to withdraw from the race and instead support Robin Graham or Eugene de la Rosa.

Some still want to give it a try, hoping for the best.

However, judging from all indications, the probability is even lower than one in ten thousand.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the current leadership contest for the "New Blood Mutual Aid Society" will be between Robin Graham and Eugene de la Rosa.

Since none of them have managed to gain an absolute advantage, it is very likely that the matter will escalate to the point where all members will vote anonymously.

However, accidents always happen.

Just as the election meeting for the president was about to begin, Wizard Ella led Lanny Taylor, whose face was veiled, into the headquarters of the "New Blood Mutual Aid Society".

Ella the Wizard was the first two presidents.

Everyone present had seen her photo and biography, so of course they would recognize her.

"Hello, Wizard Ella."

"I have met the sorceress Ella."

"Good morning, Wizard Ella."

The second and third-year wizarding apprentices rushed to greet him, afraid that they would be late and leave a bad impression.

"Um."

Wizard Ella responded casually, without any warmth or approachability, but with a stern face and cold glint in her eyes.

An invisible aura emanated from her.

The wizard apprentices present all felt a chilling coldness creeping into their bones, freezing them bit by bit.

Everyone felt as if they had fallen into a cold cave, their bodies trembling and their hearts filled with unease.

Who angered the sorceress Ella?

Such a big temper?

"The election for president and vice president has been postponed and will not be held for the time being."

Seated on the high chair reserved for the president of the "New Blood Mutual Aid Association," Wizard Ella solemnly commanded, "Two months from now, whoever achieves a good ranking in the two-district competition will have a chance to become the president or vice president. Everything else is out of the question."

"I've finished speaking."

"Who agrees?"

"Who objects?"

Wizard Ella looked around at the group of second and third-year freshmen who were like quails under her imposing aura, and felt extremely disappointed.

At the same time, she also felt a little regretful that she had supported Antoine Hilton to become vice president before entering the Advanced Academy.

A once-thriving "New Blood Mutual Aid Association" has degenerated to such a state in just over two years, less than three years.

Those present were all key members, yet not one of them could withstand the pressure from Link Grande like Link Grande did.

very disappointed!

That's fine.

Ella, the wizard, lost interest and had no desire to reprimand him. She coldly ordered, "Register Lanny Taylor for membership and send Molly Kidman an invitation to rejoin the association."

Furthermore, don't let me hear even a whisper of your reckless behavior.

otherwise……"

With a gentle pat on the president's seat, Wizard Ella got up and left.

Once the oppressive aura she left behind completely dissipated, the group of second- and third-year freshmen, who had been trembling with fear, finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Perhaps because too many people were exhaling at the same time, the air fluctuations were too great, and the high chair, which was the president's seat, shattered into a pile of wood chips in an instant.

The group, who had just relaxed, immediately became tense and fearful again.

The witch Ella's warning was deeply etched into everyone's hearts.

Messing around and acting recklessly?

It might end up looking like a pile of sawdust.

A moment later, Eugene de la Rosa was the first to come to his senses, and he darted to Lani Taylor, who was wearing a veil: "Junior Taylor, I'm here to register you for membership."

Robin Graham then realized what was happening and quickly stepped in front of Lanny Taylor, urging her to do it: "Let me handle it for my junior."

And so an argument ensued.

Lanny Taylor watched coldly.

Beneath the veil, her exquisitely beautiful face remained serene, her heart utterly unmoved.

If it weren't for Wizard Ella personally stepping in, representing Wizard Paro to extend the invitation, and offering tangible resources and support...

Lanny Taylor had no interest in dealing with these murky apprenticeship organizations.

……

North District, the stronghold of "Pureblood Will".

The situation here is not as chaotic as the "New Blood Mutual Aid Association"; everything is in good order.

In the conference room.

The five managers gathered together and sat around a conference table.

Seated at the head of the table is Tiffany Colonna, the current president of the "Pureblood Will" and a third-year, third-class wizarding apprentice.

Four vice presidents sat on either side of Tiffany Colonna.

Tiffany Colonna was tall and beautiful, yet possessed an air of authority. She spoke calmly, "Let's discuss the competition between the two districts. There are instructions from above that if there's an opportunity, there's one person we must find a way to kill."

"Link Grande."

Upon receiving the signal, the number one ranked vice president, Hawke Lucia, took over the conversation, saying, "This person has had a conflict with one of our Lucia family members, so I know a little about him."

Born in the Storm Sea, he is the third freshman to be reported to the academy for promotion to a first-class wizard apprentice, and his wizarding aptitude is at the fourth level.

This person is intelligent, shrewd, resourceful, vengeful, and has a tendency towards violence.

In just one fall semester and holiday, three people died at his hands.

In addition, this person has a talent for academic research, botany, and pharmacy, and a very high level of talent.

Currently, four papers have been published and four patents have been obtained.

Economically, this person has already fallen out of the category of new blood;

In terms of knowledge, this person worked part-time at Celine Wizard's Apothecary during the holidays, so he can't be considered very knowledgeable, but he is far more knowledgeable than the average newcomer from Stormsea.

In conclusion, I believe we should take this matter seriously.

After he finished speaking, the conference room fell silent for a short while.

As local apprentices, those of you here have always looked down on the new blood of Stormsea.

Even though there are many high-ranking wizards from the Storm Sea, this is still the case.

Because most of the descendants of high-ranking wizards consider themselves local apprentices and look down on the country bumpkins from the Storm Sea.

Therefore, whenever a new genius emerges in the South District, they will face suppression from the local apprentices in the North District, whether overtly or covertly.

This time, the "Pureblood Will" achieved a unified understanding early on.

Others, like Lanny Taylor, can be set aside for now; we must concentrate our firepower on killing Link Grand.

"How should we arrange it?"

Henry Jensen, the vice president ranked second, asked, "The format of the two regional competitions is random. It's fine if it's one-on-one battles or exploration of secret realms, but what if it's a solo survival challenge or even a research project?"

This is indeed a problem.

Not to mention them, even the families behind them couldn't influence the format of the competition between the two districts.

It's impossible to obtain the competition format and content in advance.

Merck Percival, ranked third, and Bobby Smith, ranked fourth, also had similar doubts and looked to Tiffany Colonel at the top of the table, waiting for an explanation.

In response to their questions, Tiffany Colonna said calmly, "There's no particular plan. First, convey this message to the first-year members of the two-district competition. Hmm... start with those who are strong in combat and have excellent academic research abilities. We'll talk about the others before the two-district competition begins."

"Okay, I'll take responsibility for this."

Hawke Lucia was very proactive, taking on tasks on her own initiative.

Although his relationship with Sophie Lucia was not close, and they could even be considered competitors for resources within their tribe, he genuinely did not want to deal with the trouble she caused.

But this task was ordered by Soren Lucia, the third-level wizard who has been the most promising candidate for the sage title in the Lucia family in recent years.

Hawke Lucia has no choice but to do it, and she has to do it actively.

Even if I can't win Soren Lucia's favor, I can't afford to offend her.

The other three vice presidents, Henry Jensen, Merck Percyville, and Bobby Smith, couldn't be happier to have one less problem.

That matter is now settled.

The meeting moved on to the next topic.

……

Laboratory building.

Link arranged the 20 level 0 spells in order, selected 7 level 0 spells that no longer required studying the rule runes, and opened the scrolls one by one to familiarize himself with the spell models.

After that, he told Jasmine and went up to the seventh floor.

More than two hours have passed.

With his own aptitude and talent in spellcasting, Link successfully mastered seven level-0 spells.

Link also took the opportunity to practice the 12 spells he had already mastered.

He had a strong premonition that the opportunity to break through the Lesser Mist Rain, Water Shield, and Thorn Entanglement spells to "innovation" was about to arrive.

Therefore, in the three days before the start of the spring semester, don't rush to do anything else; prioritize practicing witchcraft.

Go downstairs and call Jasmine, who is engrossed in practicing the brewing of the Li Xuancao series of potions, and go to the cafeteria for lunch.

People are iron, and rice is steel, so you panic if you don't eat a meal.

No matter how much you want to improve or how hard you strive, you can't neglect your sleep and meals.

Health is the foundation of everything.

In the cafeteria, the five guys eagerly awaited Link and Jasmine's usual spot, and were very excited to finally see Link.

"What's up?"

Link put down his plate and asked casually.

"Boss..."

The seemingly leader of the group wore a sorrowful expression. "Boss, you've never even asked our names, have you? Do we really have that little standing in your eyes?"

The other four guys also started to joke around, almost simultaneously showing expressions of utter heartbreak.

What a bunch of clowns!

Link sighed inwardly, then said, "I know your names."

"I don't believe it!"

The apparent leader, visibly agitated, unconsciously raised his voice, "Unless the big boss calls on us!"

Before the meal even officially started, Link decided to play a game with the five guys, jokingly throwing out a joke only he knew: "If I shout, would you dare to answer?"

"certainly!"

On the surface, the leader didn't know why Link would ask that question, but he answered very decisively.

The other four gentlemen nodded vigorously, as if pounding garlic.

A flicker of sadness, unnoticed even by Jasmine, flashed in Link's eyes. He quickly composed himself and called out, "Dalton Coron."

"Hey, I'm here."

One of the men raised his right hand high, as if it were an unparalleled honor for Link to call him by name.

"Ezio Leakey".

"Here it is, here it is!"

"DieJie Finley".

"Boss, please feel free to ask me anything."

"Lynn Hewitt."

"Greetings, sir. I look forward to meeting you. Please take care of me."

After calling out the names of his four buddies, Link deliberately teased the seemingly leader, who then fell silent.

This made the seemingly powerful leader extremely anxious, like an ant on a hot pan, yet he dared not utter a sound to urge them on.

"Alright, Link, stop teasing him."

Even Jasmine, sitting opposite Link, couldn't stand it anymore and interrupted Link's wicked quirks.

"Thank you, sir..."

On the surface, the boss was extremely grateful for Jasmine's "righteous words" and was about to shower her with compliments.

Link gave him a glare, which startled the seemingly powerful leader so much that he quickly swallowed back the address he was about to utter.

The seemingly leader was quick-witted and immediately changed his tune: "Thank you, boss, thank you, boss."

Seeing that the boss seemed to know what was good for him, Link didn't make a fuss.

Whether it was a slip of the tongue or a deliberate act, it's all trivial.

Ultimately, it was only after a long period of careful consideration and comparison that the five gentlemen genuinely wanted to pledge allegiance to Link, which is why they wanted to show their closeness to him.

Some things that happened during the holiday made Link change some of his thoughts.

He felt that perhaps it would be a good thing to take in these five men, not as subordinates, but as partners who could be cultivated and grown together.

A single tree cannot make a forest.

Even a genius like Paro Wizard needs to closely unite with partners like Celine Wizard and Cody Wizard.

Even a wizard with a privileged family background like Peter Lionel wanted to win over Soren Lucia.

Link's mind raced, and he said seriously, "Buck Watt, I have a general idea of ​​why you're waiting for me here today, but let me make it clear beforehand, I don't accept subordinates."

Even the seemingly powerful Buck Watt couldn't help but feel anxious upon hearing this.

Before Buck Watt could express his true feelings, Link raised his right hand, stopping Buck Watt from speaking, and continued:

"If you think highly of me, Link Grand, and want to grow together with me as partners, then I welcome you."

If you still want to put me on a pedestal, make me the boss, and have me fight on the front lines while you cheer from behind and take all the benefits, then you should give up on that idea as soon as possible.

To avoid us turning on each other and killing each other in the future!

Link calmly drew his line, then began to eat, remaining silent throughout the meal.

Give the five gentlemen time to consider.

The five gentlemen were very perceptive and did not disturb Link and Jasmine while they were having their meal.

They waited until Link put down his knife and fork and wiped his mouth with a napkin before shouting in unison, "Boss, we're with you!"

Link nodded, without saying anything further.

He doesn't believe in oaths or vows.

Lu Yao knows horsepower and sees people's hearts over time.

And after traveling together for a period of time, let's see if they are truly sincere through their actions.

However, having new friends before the new semester begins is indeed a very happy thing.

After all, a new journey is about to begin.

(End of this chapter)