Wizards begin with Occlumency.

Chapter 90 Performance of Contract

"A clever little fellow."

The witch Celine raised her right index finger once again.

This time, however, he gently tapped Link's forehead and said something quite meaningful.

She eventually accepted the thousand standard level one magic stones, not refusing Link's somewhat rash and probing request.

This made Link feel relieved, then tense.

Song is relieved because the "Defender 3202" set, which focuses on defense and mobility, and the unknown offensive magical artifact have been found.

The tension stems from Celine's words and actions, all of which suggest that Link's premonition is highly likely to be correct.

The wizard Paro has something to entrust to Link to complete soon.

Can Link refuse?

Yes.

As long as Link dares to gamble on Paro Wizard's conscience, on the importance of this matter to Paro Wizard, and on the effectiveness of the Academy's control over Paro Wizard.

Link didn't want to gamble, and he hated it even more, so after having a premonition, he immediately began preparations.

In addition to asking the wizard Celine to purchase the "Defender 3202" set and offensive magical artifacts, Link has other procurement plans.

璃萱草香薰精油全买断850+银星花杂交育种半买断320-给瑟琳巫师代购1000-两套符文物品套装36=134块标準一级魔石。

Link planned to keep 34 magic stones as spares, and use the remaining 100 magic stones to purchase various models of self-destructing fire grenades.

Anyway, a self-destructing fire grenade costs 2 magic stones, and if you buy in bulk, you might be able to negotiate the price.

During his battle with Harold Andrews, Link genuinely developed a liking for the self-destructing fireball.

Easy to use and powerful enough.

If thrown properly, or if a large number are thrown at once, it can be very difficult for a wizard apprentice to dodge or defend against it on his own.

When you're poor, use tactical flanking maneuvers; when you're rich, just bomb me!

It's a fine tradition, it belongs to that category.

With everything prepared, even if Link's premonition comes true and he does participate in the battle, he won't be caught off guard and have no chance of winning.

The wizard Paro couldn't possibly send Link to fight a legitimate wizard.

That's suicide!

However, as long as one is still in the wizard apprentice stage, if Link throws away a large amount of magic stones and the newly upgraded defense system is completely helpless.

The biggest target audience for the "Defender 3202" set is the first-level official wizards who choose to go to the front lines after graduating from the advanced academy!

Taking a deep breath and adjusting his mindset, Link regained his composure.

After changing into his employee uniform, Link began his workday, pre-processing plants and herbs.

The day passed peacefully like this.

Then another peaceful day passed.

Then, peaceful days passed one after another.

Link has been wearing the "Defender 3202" suit for several days now, but he hasn't received a summons from the Wizard of Paro.

As for the two offensive magical artifacts that Celine the Wizard purchased for him, since they were both high-powered consumables, he couldn't try them out. Link simply read the instructions several times.

That's a powerful weapon that's said to have a certain chance of directly killing a level one official wizard.

Link, of course, needed to familiarize himself with the material repeatedly to prevent any mistakes when it came time to use it.

……

The long wait finally ended on the Sunday of the second week of the holiday.

That evening, Link returned to the apothecary from the public library, preparing to go back to the college with Jasmine.

Upon entering the shop, he was surprised to find the wizard Paro sitting inside, chatting and laughing with the wizard Celine.

Sitting next to Paro Wizard was Cody Wizard, an elderly man who had met Link twice before.

Perhaps Paro Wizard did indeed learn the news from Cody Wizard half a month ago.

Antoine Hilton, president of the "New Blood Mutual Aid Society," and four other second- and third-year new blood members stood straight behind the wizard Paro.

When Link entered, the wizard Paro waved to him.

When Link approached, the wizard Paro asked calmly, "You promised to do two things for me within four years, do you still stand by that promise?"

"certainly!"

Link's answer was decisive and without hesitation.

If you take a favor, you have to pay it back.

If you promise something, you must keep it.

Link had this realization when he made that promise that day.

Therefore, Link answered quickly and without any resentment.

"Um."

The wizard Paro nodded. "Then come with me somewhere. Whether or not I need you to do anything, my promise will be fulfilled."

"As you command."

Link responded and then, with great tact, took the initiative to stand behind the wizard Paro.

On his way there, Link noticed that Tina, Salia, Ella, and Molly, the store's employees, were nowhere to be seen, presumably having already left work early.

Just as I was thinking this, my personal AI device vibrated.

He guessed it was Jasmine who sent it, and Link didn't want to bring it up in this situation, so he ignored it.

Fortunately, Jasmine is sensible and didn't keep sending messages.

A short while later, two vehicles stopped in front of the pharmacy.

Paro the Wizard stood up first, followed by Celine the Wizard and Cody the Wizard. The three of them got into the hovercar in front, which had a more advanced appearance and texture.

Link, along with Antoine Hilton, the president of the "New Blood Mutual Aid Society," and a few others, boarded a relatively inexpensive hovercar.

The atmosphere inside the carriage was rather strange.

The main reason was that the other four members of the "New Blood Mutual Aid Society" couldn't help but glance at Link a few times, glancing at him again and again.

So annoying!

Link kept his eyes down, his mind focused, and ignored it.

Antoine Hilton, unable to stand by and watch, stopped his four companions from behaving inappropriately with a look.

Regardless of how Link got involved with the wizard Paro, at least for now, they're all on the same side.

Not long after, the hovercar came to a stop.

The group filed out, with Link lagging behind.

Upon getting out of the car, I discovered it was an underground parking lot near the black market in the western district.

"Keep up, everyone."

The old-looking wizard Cody called out from the front.

The group quickly followed the wizards Paro, Celine, and Cody, entering an inconspicuous opening into an underground tunnel.

After walking for a short while in the dimly lit tunnel, the group entered an elevator and descended deeper underground.

The elevator moves very fast.

The ladder came to a stop, the doors opened, and Link heard a cacophony of voices.

Take a few more steps forward, pass through a door, and you'll find a private room with understated yet luxurious decor and furnishings.

Looking out from the three-meter-high, ten-meter-wide glass window at the front of the private room, the view suddenly opens up.

This place is actually a gladiatorial arena similar to the Colosseum in ancient Rome!

The arena in the very center was as big as three football fields.

There was more than one entrance. A vast number of people, some wearing masks, some with heavy makeup, and some with no inhibitions, poured out from various passages, took their tickets, found their assigned seats, and sat down.

The crowds were huge, and the noise was deafening.

Just as Link was observing the layout of the arena, another group of people entered the box and occupied the left half.

The leader was a man with a slicked-back hairstyle, a resolute face, and a sharp demeanor; his aura was no less than that of the wizard Paro.

Upon entering the private room, the man exuded an aura of power and pressure, standing shoulder to shoulder with the wizard Paro.

Link caught a glimpse of someone he knew out of the corner of his eye.

Sophie Lucia.

(End of this chapter)