Wizards begin with Occlumency.

Chapter 61 Clarification and Reconciliation

Should we go or not?

This is not a problem.

If someone invites you, then go.

Moreover, they arranged to meet in a public place like a library.

Link was also quite curious about what kind of trouble Mina Haveczek was up to this time.

But that happened at noon, so let's not worry about it now.

He gestured to Jasmine not to get distracted and to focus on her reading.

Link himself also pulled out his notebook, pondering the possibility of "double casting" or even "multiple casting".

This is the real business; everything else is secondary.

Compared to pseudo-natal magic, "double casting" or "multiple casting" is undoubtedly easier to achieve.

The former is a difference between having and not having, a breakthrough from 0 to 1; the latter two are a difference between how much, growth from 1 to 100.

The difficulty lies in seizing the right moment.

The nesting must be done precisely, neither too fast nor too slow.

(1 si = 0.864 seconds, 1 hu = 0.0864 seconds)

If you're too fast or too slow, you won't be able to achieve "double casting" or "multiple casting," and it will become "parallel casting."

This means that one water shield is placed inside another water shield to enhance defense, resulting in two water shields appearing simultaneously and fighting side by side.

Link currently has two options:

First, both water shield techniques were performed in the form of pseudo-natal sorcery;

Secondly, first construct the Water Shield spell model normally, and then cast the spell simultaneously in the form of a pseudo-natal spell to link the two Water Shield spells.

If the first solution can be implemented, it will undoubtedly be more convenient and efficient.

However, it is difficult and prone to errors.

The second option is slightly more complicated, but easier to implement.

Once you get used to it, there won't be any inconvenience.

After much deliberation, Link decided to try the second option first.

Now is neither a good time nor a good place, so Link could only suppress his thoughts and wait until he returned to his dormitory to practice that evening.

The morning classes concluded smoothly.

Despite the many strange looks they received, Link and Jasmine ate lunch rather uncomfortably in the cafeteria.

Along the way, during mealtimes, the number of people on the road increased, and Jasmine had long since stopped glaring back.

The main problem is that my eyes get sore from staring at the screen too much.

Seeing Link's indifferent attitude, Jasmine simply ignored them as well.

If the person in the eye of the storm can remain calm, why can't she?

Calm down, calm down!

Clang...

Jasmine threw her plate on the recycling table, much more violently than usual.

Plates and dishes jumped around, and knives and forks flew everywhere.

Link tidied up the plates, dishes, cutlery, and other utensils, then left the cafeteria.

library.

Mina Havček had been waiting in the lobby for a long time.

As soon as Link and Jasmine approached, she gestured for them to go to the second-floor skybridge.

There are seats there for people to rest and chat.

"I didn't spread those rumors on the 'forum'."

Once the three were seated, Mina Havercze got straight to the point, immediately clarifying one thing, "including the part about Rivers and Enrique."

She panicked!

"and then?"

Link remained expressionless, showing no surprise whatsoever.

"I was worried you would blame all of this on me, so I'm explaining it to you specifically."

Mina Haveczek continued, her expression slightly embarrassed.

This statement undoubtedly reveals his incompetence.

This reveals her apprehension, even fear, of Link.

"Um."

Link nodded, sparing with words and with a cool demeanor.

Anyway, it was Mina Haveczek who extended the invitation.

It was Mina Havelchick who was eager to explain and distance herself, not Link Grand.

The advantage lies with me!

Mina Haveczek saw that Link was unresponsive to her pleas.

Molly Kidman, standing to the side, had a stern face from the moment they met and refused to say a word.

They knew that they wouldn't achieve their goal without releasing some bombshell information.

She bit her lip, a troubled look flashing across her face, then steeled herself and said:

"Enrique did get some information out of me, related to you, but I really didn't know he wanted to kill you."

"Yeah?"

A hint of sarcasm appeared on Link's lips. "You really don't know?"

A severely injured and disabled person, someone you described as shouting for revenge during treatment, and you say you didn't know he actually wanted to kill someone?

Are you trying to fool a three-year-old?

Do you not know, or do you know but are happy to see it happen?

Whether Enrique succeeds or not, you've gotten rid of a major threat, right?

Link muttered to himself, then continued to apply pressure, hoping to squeeze out some oil.

"Okay, I understand."

Mina Haveczek had been mentally prepared for a showdown, so she simply admitted it, and then offered her explanation.

"But so what? He threatened me with my life, what could I do? I could only deal with him first, and then notify you."

"Um."

Link nodded again, but offered no comment on the remarks.

There weren't many positive reviews either.

You can't see into someone's heart, and Link couldn't be sure what Mina Havercze was really thinking.

However, the malice I sensed earlier was real.

"I don't expect your understanding."

Having said that much, Mina Havček relaxed a bit, leaning back in her chair and speaking fluently.

"I'll offer you some information, especially about you, Link Grand, in exchange for a reconciliation between us."

From now on, I will no longer target you.

You are not allowed to retaliate against me!

"I have always been a peace-loving person."

Link shrugged, dodging the question, "I never fight or argue with anyone."

I won't say anything definitive; as for the specifics, it depends on how substantial the information you reveal is.

Mina Haveczek wasn't annoyed at not receiving a promise beforehand, and went straight to the point: "The initial thing that was done was by Antoine Hilton, the president of the New Blood Mutual Aid Association, who ordered the spread of information about you on the 'Forum'."

"And then?"

Link showed a slight interest.

He was indeed interested.

"Later, another person stirred things up, trying to distort your image and make you a public enemy."

Mina Haveczek stopped talking at this point.

Link knew what she was waiting for, so he stopped playing along and simply said, "From now on, we'll go our separate ways. As long as you don't provoke me, I won't target you."

"Is it a deal?"

"It's a deal!"

Hearing Link's words, Mina Haveczek finally felt relieved.

I felt completely relaxed and no longer needed to force myself to stay strong.

Without hesitation, she dropped a bombshell:

"I found out that there's a guy named Harold Andrews in your class who's been asking around about you lately, and he even bought a smart device on the black market that can contact people anonymously."

According to reliable sources, he anonymously contacted five people, who were the very five people who made the rumors about you on the forum even more sensational.

In addition, he volunteered to visit Rivers in Antoine Hilton's place.

"Harold Andrews?"

Link knew the name; it was the "warrior" who was the first to try something new.

Thank you.

Having obtained the information he wanted, Link, unwilling to linger, got up and left.

Before leaving, he made a promise:

"Let bygones be bygones!"

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(End of this chapter)