Wizarding Age: I can analyze everything

Chapter 83 Battle of Two Cities

Although he had secured a spot in the Realm of Truth, Pei Ze did not relax.

The next morning, he went out to search for heretics as usual.

Since it's a rare opportunity to earn merit points, we shouldn't waste it; we should try to get as many as possible.

Su Ya and Peng Yan were waiting at the door early as always.

Upon seeing Pei Ze emerge, the two immediately came forward to greet him respectfully.

"grown ups."

Pei Ze nodded to the two men and then walked out of the building.

The camp was much livelier than usual today. Along the way, you could see groups of people gathered in twos and threes, seemingly discussing something.

The appearance of Pei Ze and his two companions immediately attracted everyone's attention.

"Look, it's Pei Ze!"

"Is he going out again today?"

"No way, they just killed two legendary knight-level powerhouses last night, and they still have the energy to go out and search for heretics today?"

"I heard that Pei Ze came back last night without any injuries."

"Wow, really? Does that mean he can crush a legendary knight?"

"incredible."

Exclamations of amazement rose and fell.

When the operation first began and Huo Nan openly targeted Pei Ze, many people secretly pitied Pei Ze or gloated over his misfortune.

Who would have thought that just a few days later, Pei Ze would turn the tables and kill Huo Nan.

This is truly baffling!

No one cared about or dared to investigate what secrets were hidden behind this matter.

They were more concerned with the strength Pei Ze displayed in this matter.

To be able to kill two legendary knight-level powerhouses in a direct battle, such strength would definitely place him among the top few of the tens of thousands of level three wizard apprentices in Dawn City.

It probably won't be long before the Tower Academy has another student who will advance to the wizard class before graduation.

In the wizarding world, the strong are respected.

Pei Ze's strength has undoubtedly earned him the respect of almost everyone.

At this moment, the majority of the gazes cast upon him were filled with awe and reverence.

Even in the gazes directed at Su Ya and Peng Yan, there were many eyes filled with envy and jealousy.

Many knight cadets were secretly regretting that if they had known Pei Ze was so powerful, they should have been more shameless and tried harder back then. Perhaps they would be the ones standing behind Pei Ze now, enjoying the spotlight.

Noticing the gazes of those around them, Su Ya and Peng Yan instinctively straightened their backs, feeling a sense of pride.

In the following days, Pei Ze spent his days searching for heretics and his nights meditating and practicing breathing techniques, leading a very fulfilling life.

Unfortunately, this kind of life didn't last long.

Four days later, the sweep was declared over.

With this, the operation to eliminate Abep's forces, the Hand of Deep Resentment, officially came to an end.

After this battle, Abep's followers in Dawn City were basically wiped out.

There may be a few that slipped through the net, but they are no longer worth mentioning.

Abep's forces will not recover for at least the next few decades.

"Facts have proven that no heretical sect can withstand the power of the authorities; the key is whether the authorities are willing to take strong measures to crack down on it."

Pei Ze casually tossed the battle report aside, a thoughtful expression on his face.

Logically speaking, with the power wielded by the Dawn Council, it shouldn't be difficult to completely wipe out the heretical forces in the entire Dawn City.

But why do they still allow heretics to operate in the shadows?

If Abep's followers hadn't provoked the Tower Academy this time, they would probably have only faced some suppression, no matter how much they jumped around, instead of being uprooted like they are now.

After pondering for a moment without success, Pei Ze shook his head and gave up thinking.

Whatever the motives behind this, that's a matter for those in power, not something a wizard apprentice like him should worry about.

The most important thing right now is to advance to the level of a wizard as soon as possible.

Pei Ze got up, stretched, and went out into the corridor.

Wuyu was standing on the corridor railing, basking in the sun.

The warm sunlight shone on its dark body, reflecting a faint metallic sheen that gave it a noble and mysterious feel.

Su Ya stood to the side, holding a plate of ferocious beast meat. She carefully picked up a small piece and brought it to Wu Yu's lips.

Her respectful demeanor made an uninformed person think she was serving a member of royalty.

Peng Yan stood a little further away, watching this scene with longing, seemingly envious that Su Ya could have such close contact with Wu Yu.

Since that night's battle, Su Ya and Peng Yan's attitude towards Wu Yu has undergone a complete change. They no longer regard it as an ordinary pet, but as a powerful being.

Not only were they extremely respectful on ordinary days, but when Pei Ze was unavailable, the two would also go out of their way to find ferocious beast meatballs, which were said to be very popular with crow demon pets, for Wu Yu to enjoy.

In terms of the care and attention given to Wu Yu, even Pei Ze, the master, can't compare to the two of them now.

Of course, Pei Ze was happy to see this change.

He certainly wouldn't refuse if someone took care of Wuyu for him.

The only one who was unhappy about this was Xiao Yi.

The little guy was sitting not far away, arms crossed, looking at Su Ya and Peng Yan with a huff.

Those two clueless idiots!

They are both partners of the Great Demon King, so why are they so respectful to Wu Yu but indifferent to her?

Is it just because Wuyu is strong?

Although she is weak, she can make honey from a thousand flowers and help refine potions. The Great Demon King has praised her for her abilities many times. Why should she look down on fairies?

That's too much of a bullying for fairies!

Pei Ze watched this unfold, secretly shaking his head and chuckling. He didn't intend to interfere, and after saying goodbye to Su Ya, he headed straight for the exchange hall.

As soon as the operation ended, the exchange hall was packed with wizard apprentices who came to exchange for resources.

When Pei Ze entered the hall, all he could see was a sea of ​​heads.

"It's Pei Ze!" someone suddenly shouted.

People in front turned their heads to look, and when they saw it was Pei Ze, they actually made way for him.

In the blink of an eye, a road opened up in front of Pei Ze.

Pei Ze didn't stand on ceremony. He nodded to everyone and walked straight through the crowd to the registration desk, where he placed the record ring on the table.

In the past few days, he has gradually gained more than twenty merit points.

In the end, he had a total of 2023 merit points.

The staff quickly completed the registration and looked up to ask, "A total of 2023 merit points. What would you like to exchange them for?"

As soon as he finished speaking, a collective gasp filled the hall.

2023 Merit Points!

This number is more than ten times theirs!

Comparing yourself to others is truly infuriating!

"Exchange for a spot in the Realm of Truth, and two Dark Stones. Exchange the rest for Magic Stone Coins."

Pei Ze felt a little regretful.

After redeeming all the spots in the Realm of Truth, the remaining merit points were insufficient to redeem the Evil Illusion Potion.

The only option left was to exchange it for Dark Stones.

"Oh well, I can just buy the hallucinogenic potion from the teacher when I get back," Pei Ze thought to himself.

That's the advantage of having a pharmacist teacher; you won't have to worry about finding a way to purchase the high-level potions you need.

"Okay, one spot in the Realm of Truth, two Dark Stones, and three Magic Stone Coins."

The staff member quickly took out the item and placed it in front of Pei Ze.

"Your spot in the Realm of Truth has been added to your apprentice badge. Just go there to register on the open day."

"Everything else is here; please take inventory."

"Thanks."

Pei Ze glanced at the items, put them all into his dimensional bag, and then turned and left.

Only after he walked out of the hall did the crowd suddenly erupt in a buzz of discussion.

"A spot in the Realm of Truth! I'm so envious, I want one too."

"Just think about it and forget it. This thing is meant to be displayed for people to see. Only a monster like Pei Ze could get his hands on it."

"Speaking of which, this is the second time Pei Ze has obtained a spot in the Realm of Truth, right?"

"Hiss, now that you mention it, it's true. No one in the academy has ever been able to enter the Realm of Truth twice in a row. Pei Ze has set a precedent!"

The murmurs from the crowd immediately grew louder.

Just after leaving the exchange hall, Pei Ze ran into Gu Lin.

When the girl saw him, she paused, pouted, and then walked over, took out a memory crystal ball, and stuffed it into his arms.

"Here you go, take it."

"What is this?" Pei Ze asked knowingly.

"Hey, don't act all innocent after getting the benefit!" Gu Lin put her hands on her hips, glaring at Pei Ze with her beautiful eyes wide open. "Just because you won the bet doesn't mean you're all that. You're just... just that..."

Gu Lin wanted to say that Pei Ze was just lucky, but the words wouldn't come out.

Honestly, if she had encountered a heavy drinker, she wouldn't have been able to get those 1000 merit points either.

To say that Pei Ze was lucky would be a lie.

Pei Ze didn't say anything, just looked at her with a smile.

Gu Lin finally couldn't stand his gaze any longer, and in a fit of despair, he raised his hand and said, "Fine, fine, I know you're amazing, are you satisfied now?"

Pei Ze smiled and nodded, saying, "A good quality is to accept the consequences of a bet."

Seeing Gu Lin's wide, beautiful eyes, Pei Ze didn't give her a chance to lash out, and changed the subject, saying, "Speaking of which, it's been more than half a month since we left the academy. Has anything happened at the academy recently?"

Although she knew Pei Ze was changing the subject, Gu Lin gave him a reproachful glare before continuing, "There are a few things, one of which is that you killed the Mad Drinker and Huo Nan."

"This matter has spread throughout the entire college. Now it's not just the first-year students who are famous; you're also very well-known among the upperclassmen. Several people have already asked me about you."

"What about the others?"

"The second thing is also related to you." Gu Lin paused slightly, a hint of surprise in his eyes, "Just three days ago, Senior Sister Yin Xue successfully advanced to the rank of Wizard."

Pei Ze was first startled, then overjoyed.

My senior has become a wizard!

This is undoubtedly good news.

Putting aside his own feelings for his senior, just considering their senior-junior relationship, his senior's advancement to wizard would also benefit him.

"Not long after the news of the promotion spread, the Silver Light Legion extended an invitation to Senior Sister Yin Xue, and it is said that they even offered her the position of squad leader in the Witch Hunter Squad." Gu Lin's tone was somewhat envious.

Witch Hunter Force!

Pei Ze's eyes flickered slightly.

He had heard of this unit.

It is said that the Witch Hunters are composed entirely of wizards and are the strongest force in the Silver Legion. They are responsible for dealing with troublesome enemies in the interdimensional wars, which is commonly known as decapitation operations.

Don't underestimate the position of a squad leader. Even the commander of the city guards treats the squad leaders of the Witch Hunter Division with utmost respect.

Pei Ze sighed inwardly, but was not surprised.

After all, the senior student was a wizard who advanced using the highest level of advanced meditation techniques. She only needed to spend a few months consolidating her strength to surpass most level one wizards.

He has no problem serving as a squad leader in the Witch Hunters.

After regaining his composure, Pei Ze asked, "Is there anything else?"

"There's one more thing," Gu Lin nodded, "Have you heard about the ceasefire negotiations between Dawn City and Crimson Lotus City?"

Pei Ze's expression shifted, and he asked, "Has the negotiation result been released?"

"I guess I'm out now."

Gu Lin shrugged.

"The final result of the negotiations between the two parliaments was to determine the distribution ratio of the profits from the development of the plane through a competition. The winning side could take 70% of the profits, while the losing side would not only have to contribute half of the effort to the development of the plane, but would also only receive 30% of the profits."

Pei Ze was somewhat surprised upon hearing this.

Unexpectedly, after the two wizarding cities made peace, they are preparing for another kind of war between the two cities.

Coming to his senses, he asked curiously, "What kind of competition is it?"

"The specific format is still unclear, but it is said that there are three rounds of competition, each involving wizards of different levels."

At this point, Gu Lin paused, a strange look appearing on his face, before continuing:

"It is said that one round of the competition may involve several wizard apprentices."

A wizard's apprentice?

Pei Ze was truly taken aback.

Is it too frivolous to determine the allocation ratio of a plane's resources through a competition between wizard apprentices—even if it's only a partial one?

"What exactly are the people up there thinking?" Pei Ze was completely baffled.

Gu Lin shrugged and said, "Who knows? Maybe they want to see which city's younger generation is more outstanding."

She paused suddenly and gave Pei Ze a deep look.

"But if the rumors are true, with your skills, you could definitely compete for a spot on the field!"

Pei Ze's heart skipped a beat, but he remained silent.

To be honest, he was somewhat tempted for a moment.

If this is true, then once they secure a spot, the Dawn Council will undoubtedly spare no expense in strengthening their combat capabilities to increase their chances of winning.

That alone is incredibly appealing.

Not to mention that if you win representing Dawn City, you'll definitely receive a substantial reward.

That's what he said, but Pei Ze didn't take it too seriously.

After all, it's not certain whether this matter is true or false.

Even if it's true, there must be quite a few wizard apprentices who want a spot, so the competition will inevitably be fierce.

Dawn City is full of hidden talents, and Pei Ze doesn't think he can defeat the legendary knight, who is the strongest among the third-level wizard apprentices.

Putting aside other things, among those third-level wizard apprentices who have cultivated advanced meditation techniques and have been stuck at the threshold of becoming wizards for a long time, there are quite a few with exceptional strength.

In terms of qualifications, they may be somewhat lacking.

In terms of strength, they have spent many years at the level of third-level wizard apprentice, mastering a large number of spells and accumulating a lot of trump cards and backup plans. If it really comes down to a fight, even two or three legendary knights working together would probably not be a match for them.

As the final hurdle before becoming a wizard, the power limits of a third-level wizard apprentice are even greater than the gap between a second-level wizard apprentice and an ordinary person.

(End of this chapter)