Wizarding Age: I can analyze everything

Chapter 21: It's impossible to catch up.

As soon as Shao Hong finished speaking, the others also looked at Pei Ze with curiosity.

Within the Celestial Spirit Society, Pei Ze is arguably the most mysterious and intriguing person.

Mingming's aptitude was only average to below average before, but since he was promoted to a first-level wizard apprentice, his strength has improved by leaps and bounds, even surpassing Shao Hong, who ranked second in the class, and constructing the third will rune faster than the latter.

Now that more than half a month has passed, I wonder how much he has improved?

Is it the fifth or sixth Will Rune that has been constructed?

Pei Ze smiled and was about to speak when he was interrupted by a sudden voice.

"Pei Ze!"

More than ten meters away, a male apprentice walked aggressively toward them.

Shao Hong frowned and said, "It's Qi Meng."

"You recognize him?" Pei Ze turned to look at Shao Hong.

"Qi Meng is from Class 8. He and Qi Shan from our class are twin brothers. They often follow Pei Shaoqi around."

Shao Hong looked puzzled.

Anyone with eyes could see that Qi Meng had ill intentions, but what puzzled him was what connection Qi Meng and Pei Ze could possibly have.

Upon hearing the name Pei Shaoqi, Pei Ze raised an eyebrow slightly.

In my memory, this person had quite a "connection" with him.

As for Qi Meng, without a doubt, he came for Qi Shan.

Sure enough, upon approaching, Qi Meng immediately launched into a tirade:

"Pei Ze, you need to give me an explanation for what happened to my brother!"

Pei Ze remained unmoved, saying calmly, "Oh? What explanation do I need to give you?"

Qi Meng glared at him through gritted teeth, and said hatefully, "You killed my brother, and you think you can get away with it?"

Upon hearing this, Shao Hong, Yuan Wanjun, and the others were all taken aback.

Did Pei Ze kill Qi Shan?

What happened?

"Qi Shan tried to use me as a scapegoat to escape, but I fought back and he died at the hands of the demonized one. He had only himself to blame!"

Pei Ze sneered, his gaze sharp as a sword.

"The enforcement team has already confirmed this!"

"What, are you dissatisfied with the law enforcement team's investigation results? Why don't you go and demand an explanation from them?"

"you"

Qi Meng subconsciously looked away from Pei Ze's sharp gaze, but when he realized what was happening, he was furious and glared at Pei Ze fiercely, looking as if he wanted to devour him.

At this point, Shao Hong and the others finally realized what had happened and looked at Pei Ze with utter shock.

The news of the demonized individuals had already spread throughout the entire academy.

They had certainly heard about it, knowing that two unfortunate apprentices had died at the hands of the demonized ones, but they never expected that one of them was Qi Shan.

However, what they didn't expect was that the legendary first-level wizard apprentice who killed the demonized one was none other than Pei Ze standing right in front of them!

That's a demonized being!

They all possess at least intermediate-level knight strength!

How powerful must Pei Ze be to be able to kill a demon in a direct confrontation?

For a moment, Shao Hong felt a sense of disorientation.

He was just thinking about whether he could surpass Pei Ze, but now he realizes it was a complete joke.

To be able to kill a demonized being, Pei Ze must have already constructed six Will Runes, reaching the peak of a first-level wizard apprentice.

They completely left him far behind.

Just as everyone was at a stalemate, a person walked out of the logistics department building.

It was the skinny apprentice who had just retrieved the scroll of the magic pet contract for Pei Ze.

He glanced at the crowd, frowned, and said, "What are you all doing here? Don't you know that making noise is prohibited here? Get out of here right now!"

Qi Meng glanced at the skinny apprentice, seeing he was just a wizard's apprentice, and ignored him. Pointing at Pei Ze's nose, he coldly said, "Pei Ze, do you dare to come to the dueling arena and fight me!"

Shao Hong had already come to his senses and was startled by what he heard. He quickly leaned close to Pei Ze's ear and whispered, "Don't fall for his provocation. Qi Meng has mastered several powerful spells. It's said that they are weakened versions of first-level spells created by the Qi family wizards specifically for their apprentices. They are much more powerful than ordinary zero-level spells. And he himself is a peak level one wizard apprentice. He is very strong!"

Pei Ze narrowed his eyes slightly.

A weakened version of a first-level spell?

I wonder which is more powerful, his improved spells or his?

Pei Ze's contemplation appeared as fear to Qi Meng. He sneered, his expression contemptuous, and said, "If you're scared, then obediently admit your mistake and make amends, and perhaps I can consider forgiving you!"

Upon hearing this, everyone's gaze towards Qi Meng immediately changed, revealing undisguised contempt.

I thought this guy came to Pei Ze to seek justice for his brother, but I never expected that he came to extort money from me!

But thinking about it, it makes sense. The enforcement team has already made a judgment on Qi Shan's death, which means that the latter did indeed bring it upon himself. Even the Qi family cannot cause trouble for Pei Ze because of this—at least not on the surface!

Qi Meng must know this.

The reason he went to Pei Ze again was probably because he saw that the latter was easy to bully and wanted to take the opportunity to extort some resources.

"Qi Meng, stop making trouble!" Shao Hong said, frowning. "The enforcement team has already made a final decision on this matter. If you have any objections, go and appeal to the enforcement team. Don't bother Pei Ze here!"

Qi Meng glanced at Shao Hong sideways and snorted coldly, "Shao Hong, I advise you not to meddle in other people's business. Or do you want to take Pei Ze's place in the duel arena?"

Shao Hong's expression froze for a moment.

Qi Meng's strength is renowned among the first-year students. Apart from a few second-level wizard apprentices, no one dares to guarantee that they can defeat him.

Just then, a sneer suddenly came from the side.

The skinny apprentice, annoyed by Qi Meng's disregard, glared at him and sneered, "How ridiculous! This is the first time I've ever seen a first-level wizard apprentice challenge a second-level wizard apprentice to a duel. I don't know whether to call you bold or stupid!"

Qi Meng was stunned.

The members of the Celestial Spirit Society were also stunned and stood there in place.

It took Shao Hong a long while to realize what those words meant. He turned sharply to look at Pei Ze and stammered, "You...you've advanced to a level two wizard apprentice?"

"I was just promoted yesterday," Pei Ze readily admitted.

Upon hearing this, Shao Hong's eyes widened in astonishment.

Yuan Wanjun, Guan Ling, and the others were also dumbfounded, their mouths agape, unable to utter a word.

They guessed that Pei Ze must have made great progress in the past two weeks, but they never expected that he would actually be promoted to a second-level wizard apprentice!

On the other side, Qi Meng was equally dumbfounded, his eyes wide with disbelief.

How is that possible?

This guy was just a level one wizard apprentice two days ago, how did he suddenly become a level two wizard apprentice?

While he was still in a daze, he saw Pei Ze looking at him with a half-smile.

"Didn't you say you wanted to duel? Fine, I agree."

Qi Meng's face instantly turned a deep liver color.

The difference between a first-level wizard apprentice and a second-level wizard apprentice is enormous.

Based solely on the ability to manipulate energy particles, a first-level wizard apprentice is no match for a second-level wizard apprentice.

Even if he were extremely confident, he wouldn't think he could defeat a second-level wizard apprentice.

If he were to actually fight Pei Ze, he would definitely be thoroughly humiliated and crushed.

The words he spoke with such confidence just moments ago have now come back to haunt him—it's incredibly ironic!

The others also wore extremely strange expressions.

Guan Ling pursed her lips tightly, trying to hold back her laughter, but finally burst out laughing.

Qi Meng's face instantly turned extremely ugly. He couldn't stay any longer and slunk away.

Once he was out of sight, everyone present could no longer contain themselves and burst into laughter.

"Clown!" The skinny apprentice curled his lip in disdain, then changed his expression and nodded gently to Pei Ze before leaving.

He dared not neglect this genius who even the person in charge treated with special respect.

As soon as the skinny apprentice left, the members of the Star Spirit Society immediately surrounded Pei Ze, their expressions a mixture of envy and admiration.

"Pei Ze, when were you promoted?"

"You're so fast! I've only been building my third rune for a short while!"

"That's amazing!"

Currently, there are only eight known individuals in the entire first year who have advanced to the second level of wizard apprenticeship, and now we will have to add Pei Ze to that list.

Those who become second-level wizard apprentices at this point in time are almost guaranteed to become wizards in the future, barring any unforeseen circumstances!

How can I avoid making others extremely envious?

Looking at Pei Ze, who was surrounded by everyone like a star, Shao Hong sighed inwardly with a complicated expression.

If he had previously harbored any thoughts of competing with Pei Ze, now he has absolutely no such idea.

He was confident he could catch up, even with a difference of just one Willpower Rune.

But a difference of just one level can be enough to make one feel hopeless.

We simply can't catch up!

(End of this chapter)