Wizards begin with Occlumency.

Chapter 80 Part-time Job Introduction (Waiting)

Good news doesn't travel far.

Bad news travels fast.

While this isn't exactly a bad thing, it's certainly not a good thing either.

The news also spread at different levels and at different speeds.

Those who received the news quickly grasped the general outline of the incident.

Link had just stepped out of the academy's law enforcement office and hadn't even gone downstairs when he was summoned by Wizard Paro.

Going upstairs, Link quickly arrived at the "thesis" review office on the fifth floor. After knocking on the door to let them know, he went inside.

When the relationship is not close enough, it is best to knock on the door and wait for the other person's permission before entering the office of someone of higher status.

Whether the relationship is strong enough or slightly lacking, you can choose to knock and wait for permission or go straight in, depending on the situation.

Depending on the person and the task, their personality and work style will differ, so the choices should naturally be more flexible.

Link had come several times and always found the door to the wizard Paro's office open. This time, however, he was less reserved and chose to knock before going in.

As expected, the wizard Paro did not demand superficial respect and absolute obedience from his subordinates.

"sit."

With a glance towards the chair in front of his desk, Wizard Paro cut to the chase and asked directly, "Have the beginning and end been settled?"

Good guy!

Such a strong question right after arriving?

Could it be that all the official wizards at the junior academy already know that I killed Harold Andrews?

Link sat down in the chair, mentally grumbling to himself.

Of course, he didn't dare to leave the wizard Paro hanging, and immediately replied, "No mistakes were made. Everything that should have been done was done, and nothing that shouldn't have been done was done."

This statement is a classic example of "those who know, know; those who don't, don't need to know."

This both responded to the wizard Paro and left no room for anyone with ulterior motives to exploit the situation.

"Okay, that's good."

The wizard Paro nodded, then revealed something Link should never have known.

"I even made a bet with a few close friends about this, betting on whether you could resolve this problem during the holiday, and within what timeframe."

Link was quite surprised to hear this, and his thoughts began to wander.

So, even the wizard Paro enjoys following the gossip on the "forum."

You're still betting on this?

Your circle is pretty savvy.

Link mentally scoffed, trying to relieve the pressure he felt involuntarily when facing the wizard Paro.

But since the bigwigs have already started the conversation, we can't let it fall silent.

Link then picked up the conversation, replying, "So, I wonder if the result satisfied Wizard Paro and your friends?"

"Ha ha……"

A rare smile appeared on Paro Wizard's face. He waved his hand and laughed, "They all thought you'd be able to resolve the trouble in the middle or later part of the holiday, but I'm the only one who's certain you'll get it sorted out at the very beginning of the holiday."

"Thank you for your high regard, Wizard Paro!"

Link immediately became serious and replied earnestly, "I'm also very fortunate that I didn't disappoint Wizard Paro."

When Paro heard this, even though he knew Link was flattering him and going along with him, he couldn't help but feel a little pleased.

Who doesn't like to hear nice things said, right?

After laughing for a short while, the wizard Paro's smile faded, and he got down to the important matter of summoning Link, asking, "You went to Rivosos City on the first day of your vacation, what are your plans?"

Having already invested, and with the investment target demonstrating qualities worthy of further investment, the Wizard of Paro was naturally willing to increase his investment further.

What is a drop in the ocean for him is an immense weight for Link Grand.

Link replied honestly, "I plan to find a part-time job in the city so I can work and learn about the outside world. I can't stay cooped up in the academy forever."

"part time?"

The wizard Paro pondered for a moment, then said, "I do know a few places that are hiring part-time workers, but I don't know which area you'd like to work in."

"I've been studying pharmacology on my own lately, if I don't cause any trouble for Wizard Paro..."

How could Link let such a great opportunity slip by and miss out on the benefits that were practically handed to him? He immediately said, "I want to try to find some part-time work related to pharmacy."

"Pharmaceutics related?"

The wizard Paro muttered to himself again, lost in thought.

The answer came quickly. He said, "I have a good friend who was assigned by the academy to teach Alchemy Pharmacy to third-year students in the North District, but she quit. She just opened a pharmacy in the East District and is short of full-time or part-time staff. If you are confident that you can handle it, you can give it a try."

"Thank you, Wizard Paro!"

Link was overjoyed and quickly expressed his gratitude.

It has been revealed on the forum that it is extremely difficult for first-year Stormsea freshmen to find a suitable part-time job in Rivosos City.

Those property owners, bosses, and operations staff don't trust your knowledge and professional skills.

The learning time is too short, and the hands-on skills cannot keep up with the work requirements. These are all common problems among the first-year students of Storm Sea.

Even if Link claims to be the top student in his grade, it's all for naught.

In the end, you might end up doing jobs like carrying bags or delivering food—jobs that require no skill and can be easily replaced by intelligent robots.

No need to thank me yet.

Paro the Wizard waved his hand dismissively and said, "Whether you can get the job or not depends on your own abilities and whether you can impress Celine the Wizard."

"That's enough, thank you very much."

Link didn't care about anything else, he just kept thanking them.

When someone in a superior's position is being humble and polite, don't take it seriously, and don't use it as a basis for your words or actions.

Even if someone genuinely believes that way, you shouldn't think that way.

You have to have some sense of what's going on, right?

"Alright, that's settled then."

After finishing his business and making additional investments, the wizard Paro didn't linger with Link Grand, even though he had to say all sorts of nice things and flattering words.

Link did as he was told, performed all the proper courtesies, and got up to leave.

Upon reaching the door, the wizard Paro, just like last time, murmured, "You have good combat talent; don't waste it."

As Link walked out of the administration building, his smile gradually faded, and he realized that his back was soaked with sweat, just like last time.

That last sentence really startled Link.

They've been targeted!

After taking several deep breaths to calm himself down, Link headed towards his dormitory.

In the distance, Link spotted a familiar figure.

It's Jasmine Kidman.

The girl sat on the lawn in front of the dormitory building, her arms wrapped around her knees, her head tilted to the side, resting on the back of her right hand which was draped over her left arm, gazing in the direction of the college gate.

Link quickened his pace, gently tapped Jasmine's head, and asked, "Why are you sitting here? When did you arrive?"

"ah!"

Jasmine suddenly heard Link's voice, jumped up, and exclaimed in surprise, "You're back!"

As soon as she finished speaking, perhaps because she jumped too fast and landed too hard, her stomach was irritated, and Jasmine's stomach made a gurgling sound.

This is a bit awkward.

"Why did it take you so long to get back?"

Jasmine blushed, rubbed her stomach with her right hand, and said aggrievedly:

"I'm starving!"

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