Wizards begin with Occlumency.

Chapter 120 Frank Madness

Making enemies was not Link's intention.

Although a man's ambition is to be able to bend and stretch.

But having been given a second chance at life, Link doesn't want to live a life of misery again.

He can choose to live a life of ignominy, but he cannot be forced to kneel.

Therefore, Link did not back down in the face of Enrique Bernalis's threat.

If he had simply distanced himself from Molly Kidman back then, none of this would have happened.

Therefore, Link did not back down in the face of Sophie Lucia's academic plagiarism and immediately reported it.

If he had chosen to swallow his anger and let his academic achievements be seized by others, none of the subsequent events would have occurred.

Therefore, Link is not prepared to back down this time when faced with the "pureblood will" attack.

Kill one if one comes, kill two if two come.

Just go against them.

Gou is not kneeling.

Link insisted on standing still, and he even managed to become a wizard!

Even with anger simmering within him, Link remained calm and cautious in his actions.

This journey went very smoothly.

After all, there were two reconnaissance magical artifacts in the sky—a bionic eagle and a round flying saucer—and four reconnaissance puppets around the perimeter.

Not only did they not encounter anyone with "pure blood will", but several waves of wild beasts also avoided them from a distance.

There's no need to fight unnecessary battles.

Not only is there no benefit, but it also increases losses.

As the two traveled forward, they did some side quests, collecting water and soil samples and making various specimens.

Even without side quests, Link will still collect samples and preserve specimens when faced with an unfamiliar ecosystem and a group of unfamiliar plants, animals, and microorganisms.

This is a researcher's instinct.

After walking for a long time, Link estimated that it had taken at least another two hours.

The "sun" in the sky still hangs high in the center.

"take a break."

Link spoke up, calling out to Iris Clark, whose enthusiasm had turned into listlessness.

They planned to take a break and then resume their conversation, which had been prepared but was interrupted by the pureblood trio just as they were getting into the mood.

Let's have a deeper conversation and get to know each other better.

In this way, even temporary teammates can cooperate better.

"Give me some water, I'm dying of thirst."

Iris Clark took a small stool out of her bag, sat down, and called out to Link with a wronged expression.

Actually, she wasn't thirsty; she could make her own water if she wanted to.

He was just venting his temper.

So boring, so incredibly boring.

They had walked for so long without seeing a single other person, and when they tried to kill the two strangely shaped wild beasts, they were stopped.

All they knew was how to take samples, prepare specimens, and observe the ecosystem.

Brother, someone wants to kill you!

Could you act a little more nervous, a little more flustered?

Can you please stop leisurely "strolling" and instead have the mind to think about the competition and the bet?

Iris Clark was inwardly grumbling.

She was actually already ill, experiencing intermittent seizures, just like Harley Quinn.

It's just that it's much better than before; I can barely control my temper.

They weren't too willful or capricious, acting on impulse and doing whatever they wanted.

Link observed Iris Clark's constantly changing personality and behavior, and secretly made a mental note of it.

On the surface, he appeared indifferent and unconcerned about Iris Clark's resentment.

He took out two cups, cast a Lesser Mist Rain spell followed by a Purifying Water spell, and made two cups of purified water.

Link handed her the glass that Iris Clark had drunk from, and changed the subject:

"Judging from the fact that the 'sun' has not moved at all, this small world is either in a state of polar day or there is no change between day and night."

This is a phenomenon that deserves attention and study.

"You noticed, didn't you?"

Iris Clark took a small sip of water, still weak, and said slowly, "There's nothing to research about this; it's already been settled."

This is a small world on the verge of destruction.

Generally speaking, the rules of time can last until the very end, and then they will fall silent along with the origin of the world.

The rules of time in this world are now in disarray.

Even if we spend a year, two years, or even three years in this world, it might only be a day in the wizarding world.

After a pause, Iris Clark added,

"Without special methods of nourishment, we will instantly and permanently lose a portion of our vitality upon leaving this world."

Even if the academy doesn't take away our vitality, the psychological changes are still worth noting.

Therefore, it's best to complete the main quest as soon as possible and get out of here.

To know what you know, and to not know what you don't know.

Link had never learned about this before, so he listened quietly and remembered it deeply.

After listening, Link couldn't help but sigh.

This is the advantage of having a family business.

Even a casual suggestion or two contains information and knowledge that people of humble origins cannot find anywhere else.

However, Link did not wallow in self-pity; instead, his ambition only grew stronger.

The conversation has started and the atmosphere is suitable.

Link immediately said, "Iris, I have a few questions, and I hope you can answer them seriously."

His expression was serious, his tone earnest, and he seemed to be taking it very seriously.

"Ask away. I will tell you everything I can, without hiding anything or lying."

Iris Clark's personality returned to normal; she spoke with more tact and revealed genuine sincerity.

"My first question is, why does your personality fluctuate so much? If this involves your secrets or sad stories, please pretend I didn't ask, and I apologize."

Link considered his words carefully, but in the end he just asked directly.

As a stranger, Linkben had no right to ask about this.

However, as a teammate, even a temporary one, Link needs to understand them a little in order to deal with them and adjust their way of getting along and command strategies.

"There's nothing to hide about this; it's not a secret, nor is it something to be ashamed of."

Iris Clark chuckled nonchalantly and said, "I was born on the front lines of the multiverse battlefield. I experienced some trauma at birth, which is why I was born with this personality—unpredictable and erratic. However, as I've grown older and my meditation has improved, I've gradually gained control."

He waved his hand, indicating to Link that he didn't need to hold back: "Any other questions? Ask them all at once. Just ask!"

"Why do you want to team up with me?"

Seeing this, Link didn't hold back and asked the question he most wanted answered.

Well, there are too many reasons.

Iris Clark stuck out the tip of her tongue, pursed her lips, and seemed slightly troubled, unsure of where to begin.

Tell me more.

Link wouldn't let this golden opportunity slip by.

He desperately wanted to know why Iris Clark had her eye on him.

Iris Clark then began to explain in detail:

"Hey, first of all, my sister and the witch Celine are best friends. During the holidays, they often get together to chat, and they've mentioned your title of 'friend of the witch' several times."

I was quite interested, so I had someone investigate you.

Hey, I've found you to be quite interesting!

Born in the Storm Sea, her talent wasn't particularly high, yet she performed even better than Lanny Taylor, the only first-year student in the South District with a fifth-level superior talent.

Not only did they tie for first place in academic performance, but they also achieved the highest wizard level.

Well……

I didn't find out the wizard levels myself; my sister told me.

In addition, I am very interested in your real relationship with Molly Kidman.

The witch Celine said that you are quite mature, unlike our peers, you are more like an adult.

I just want to find out if you are indeed the "porcelain smelting cancer" patient mentioned on the "forum."

"What if that's the case?"

Link's expression turned slightly cold as he interrupted Iris Clark's long-winded speech, forcefully cutting in.

Harold Andrews deserves to die.

The rumors he spread have greatly tarnished Link's image and affected how others perceive him.

It's too lenient of him not to grind him to dust.

"If so..."

A glint flashed in Iris Clark's eyes, a wicked smile playing on her lips. Her gaze slowly drifted towards Link's groin as she said menacingly, "I'm going to castrate you!"

"Okay, thank goodness I'm not."

Link felt a chill run down his spine.

Horrible, a madwoman like Harley Quinn is indeed terrifying.

"Hmph, scared now?"

Iris Clark raised an eyebrow, looking smug.

It felt like a great sense of accomplishment to scare Link Grand.

"I'm scared."

Link shrugged, decisively admitting defeat, and then said, "What other reasons are there? Go on."

"And also, the more I investigated, the more curious I became about you as a person."

Iris, Clark pursed her lips slightly, somewhat dissatisfied with Link's perfunctory response, but didn't dwell on it, and continued to answer, "That's just how I am, if I'm curious about a person or thing, I have to find out."

"Find out what? What's there about me that's worth being curious about?"

"Quite a lot."

"for example?"

"For example, how did you figure out the system of experiments, 'papers,' and 'patents' without receiving any relevant education or guidance?"

For example, where did you learn the method for germinating silver star flower seeds when you first started researching it?

That method clearly has an internal logic and comes from a well-established scientific research system.

For example, what makes you think you can act so dignified and respectful in front of the wizard Paro?

For example, how dare you cross the line of the academy and forcefully kill Harold Andrews?

For example, why would you think of women's love of beauty? This idea can be incorporated into the development of pharmaceuticals.

For example, why did you take in Buck Watt and Ezio Leigh?

for example……"

"Okay, so how do you feel now?"

Seeing that Iris Clark was talking non-stop and seemed determined to keep going, Link quickly interrupted and asked a question.

"Now? I feel like you're a paranoid person, always suspecting this and that. I bet you're still suspicious of me, so you keep testing me."

Iris Clark wasn't annoyed; she had been deliberately using the "for example" approach, and her answer to the question had subtly mocked Link.

"really."

Link readily admitted that there was nothing to be ashamed of in something so obvious.

"Ugh!"

Iris Clark sighed. "My entrance was terrible. Once the seed of doubt is planted, it's bound to sprout."

Link didn't follow up on the topic of suspicion and doubt, choosing instead to change the subject, asking, "I'm puzzled. Even if your sister and the sorceress Celine are friends, why are you helping me deal with 'Pureblood Will'?"

Iris Clark retorted, "Do you understand the North District? Do you understand 'Pureblood Will'?"

Link replied, "I don't know much about the North District, but I know a little about 'Pureblood Will'."

Know yourself and the enemy, a hundred battles will never end.

Since Link had become involved in the bet between the wizards Paro and Peter Lionel, he couldn't possibly turn a blind eye and not gather information about the "Pureblood Will."

"Did you know that within the 'Pureblood Will,' people are divided into three categories: new blood, half-blood, and pureblood?"

Iris Clark asked again.

"I've heard about it."

Link had indeed seen news about this.

According to the classification of "pure-blood will", wizard apprentices like Link, Molly, and Lanny Taylor, who come directly from the various islands of the Storm Sea, are called new blood;

They settled on the main continent, multiplied and grew, but did not exceed six generations; their people are collectively known as half-bloods.

Only members of wizarding families who have continued their bloodline in the Rivosos region since the founding of Rivosos Academy are qualified to be called "purebloods".

Link instinctively abhorred this idea and this division.

However, Link didn't reveal this because the academy officially referred to him as "New Blood of the Storm Sea."

Iris Clark looked at Link's changing expression and said indifferently, "You should be able to guess by now that I, who come from the Clark family, am what they consider to be half-blood."

New blood and half-blood are natural allies!

Why can the South District only produce the top 30 students from each grade in the two-district competition?

The reason why the overall quality of new recruits in the South District is lower than that in the North District.

Furthermore, the North District itself is highly divided!

The conflict between purebloods and half-bloods is extremely serious!

As she spoke, Iris Clark became agitated, and her personality underwent a drastic change, becoming somewhat erratic.

She deliberately let her hair down, shook her head, and cackled:

Why should I help you deal with 'Pureblood Will'?

Because I wanted to deal with it myself.

They call me a madwoman, a lunatic, a crazy woman.

I'm going to become a madwoman, a crazy person, a madwoman, and then kill them one by one.

Iris Clark stood up in front of Link, lowered her head, and stared into Link's eyes through the gaps in her hair. Her tone was manic yet serious as she asked:

"Link Grand, would you like to team up with this madwoman, this crazy woman?"

Kill all those pure-blooded scum!

Perhaps because she was looking down, Iris Clark's eyes were rolled upwards, revealing a large expanse of white.

Her hair was messy and disheveled.

If it weren't for her pale blonde hair, Iris Clark would look exactly like Sadako crawling out of the TV, or Aunt Chu who likes to lean on other people's shoulders.

Link wasn't frightened by Iris Clark's sudden outburst. He calmly said, "Sit down, calm down, and don't go to extremes."

After a pause, Link saw that Iris Clark's eyes were gradually returning to normal and her gaze was becoming clearer, and continued, "Every wrong has its perpetrator, and every debt has its debtor. 'Pureblood Will' belongs to 'Pureblood Will,' and pureblood belongs to pureblood."

"For now, I'm only targeting 'Pureblood Will'!"

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(End of this chapter)