Death Wizard Diary.

Chapter 73 First Impressions of Career Development Planning

Having just witnessed the Death Swing, Thor really wanted to shake his head. He couldn't understand why he had suddenly become so popular today.

How valuable is a soul talent that would make Anze and Rum extend an olive branch upon their first meeting?

However, considering that the Great One—who should now be called Tower Master Gorsa—seemed to value him primarily because of his soul talent, Thor calmed down considerably.

He would not easily switch sides, especially since he had killed Sid, Rum's former right-hand man.

Who knows if they'll be held accountable for past grievances once they're no longer of any use to them?

But Rum's invitation seemed much more sincere than Anze's.

Seeing that Saul did not answer, he reached behind his back and took out a few sheets of paper, staring at the words on them.

"Actually, before Katz brought you here, I had already checked your file and asked the person who tested you back then."

With a strange smile, Rum shook the paper in his hand, then held it between two slender fingers and showed it to Thor.

"Your test results are very strange."

Thor looked at the words in front of him:

Thor (family unknown, most likely not)

Age: twelve

Mental perception: Low to medium (dispersive) Recommended major: Darkness, Light

Mental strength: High (specific level to be further determined)

Magic Power: Low probability (cannot be tested due to fainting; based on high mental strength, no further testing is needed).

Overall assessment: Qualification is low to medium, no (crossed out) potential for development, may be competent in some special tasks, approved.

In order to pass the test, Thor risked exhausting himself by letting himself pass out.

He didn't know if it would work, but the diary said that doing so would help him survive.

It was his turn, and he didn't have time, so this was the only option he could make.

Thor never really understood how he passed the test.

It now seems that the person who wrote the judgment for me initially did not intend to pass me, but for some reason, changed their mind.

Seeing that Saul looked thoughtful after reading the words on the paper, Rum smiled and twirled the paper in his hand.

The paper in front fell down, revealing the paper behind.

That piece of paper was also a test evaluation.

And... it's also Thor's:

Thor (family unknown, most likely not)

Age: 10

Mental perception: Low to medium (dispersive) Suggested majors: Light, Earth

Mental Strength: Medium

Magic: Low

Overall assessment: The candidate's qualifications are low, with little potential for further development; therefore, the assessment is unsuccessful. Demotion to a servant is recommended.

Saul's eyes widened as the paper was moved aside, revealing Rum's large face close to his.

"Then, can you explain why, in just two years, a servant's mental talent improved from intermediate to advanced?"

Thor, being stared at by Rum, felt as if something was binding his brain, making even his thinking stiff.

He unconsciously opened his mouth, swallowing and exhaling air for a long time...

"I have no idea."

Rum: ?

After uttering his first words, Saul felt much clearer-headed.

He shook his head and looked at Rum with an innocent expression.

"Professor Rum, I really don't know, was there a mistake in the test back then?"

Rum's expression froze, and he glared at Saul.

Saul said, "Actually, it's like this. I once accidentally offended your apprentice, Senior Sid."

It was really by accident that I found West Germany looking for something in the library.

"He beat me to a pulp."

They were all beaten to death, how could it not be beaten to death?

"Then a lot of blood flowed from his head."

The person is gone.

"When I woke up again, apart from some common sense, I couldn't remember many things from before."

He traveled through time.

So I really... don't know.

This is the truth.

Saul's sincere tone made Rum fall into deep thought.

He wondered if the human brain could truly evolve after injury. Was it necessary to verify this through experiments?

Thor stared with innocent eyes, wondering to himself, "Is my surge in mental power due to my transmigration?"

"I remember reading an explanation in a novel that said a time traveler's soul becomes incredibly powerful after traversing time and space. So, is mental strength actually related to the soul?"

Yu Guangzhong: The red hardcover book floated slowly on Saul's shoulder.

"Is it still thanks to the diary?"

Thor hasn't yet figured out this blind spot in his knowledge, so he has to give up guessing.

Rum, who was opposite him, seemed to have figured things out, and threw the last piece of paper in his hand to the ground.

"Okay, that's not really important." Rum leaned back and placed his hands on his large belly.

Swaying, swaying.

"Judging from the two test results, the attribute you should really focus on is light." Rum tapped his chest with his finger. "And the witchcraft I'm good at is water and light magic."

It turns out that the element he perceives most strongly is light.

Thor then realized that the word "light" that the other senior had seemingly written down casually during the test was actually the elemental attribute that Thor perceived most strongly.

But... Thor clenched his left fist.

After the transformation of his body, he was able to use the plastic bone skin on his left hand to amplify his perception of dark-attribute particles.

If he were to conduct another test now, he would probably have the strongest perception of the dark attribute.

He has already embarked on this path.

Rum seemed to sense Thor's concerns and hesitation, and tapped Thor's left hand with his fingertip.

"I can see that after the body modification, your perception of the dark attribute has become much stronger."

Thor looked down at his light gray fingertips.

Her fingertips trembled slightly, and she pulled them back into her sleeve.

Rum continued, "It's fine for you to continue focusing on dark elemental magic, but there's one thing you need to understand. A wizard's chosen major not only determines the type of magic they primarily learn, but also their future research direction."

"If you choose darkness, you will spend a long time with corpses and ghosts; if you choose light, you will study energy and spirits more."

"You are only a first-level apprentice now, which is the most basic and initial stage on the path of wizarding. Don't rush to make life-altering decisions based on your current achievements."

"Just make your decision before you choose the locator. Of course, there are wizards who change their main element at other stages, but it's only more difficult."

Rum's detailed persuasion deeply moved Saul, and even made him feel a little more at ease.

But then Saul heard the word "locator".

Loosening stance turned into firm resolve.

With the Death Wizard's Diary existing, how could he possibly choose anything else as his locator?

The attributes of The Death Wizard's Diary are undoubtedly dark!

However, Thor didn't immediately reveal his thoughts. Instead, he asked his mentor, Rum, with a troubled expression, "Why... weren't you just blaming me for killing your assistant?"

Rum gave a slightly chilly smile.

"Because the vast majority of wizards value worth more than relationships and feelings."

"Sol, you have passed my test, and even exceeded my expectations. This is far more important than revenge or simply venting your anger."

Thor looked at his mentor, Rum, who calmly returned his gaze.

He shouldn't, or has no need to, lie to himself.

"Professor Rum, may I ask, what exactly is a locator?"

"A locator?" Rum folded his slender hands over his chest, fingers touching, as if he was thinking about how to answer.

"Locator technology is knowledge that should only be accessible to second-level apprentices. However, since your mental strength is already sufficient, I'll give you an example to explain it simply."

Rum held up one finger and pointed to the other side of the room.

Saul looked back and saw that his mentor Rum was pointing to the only window in the "room".

The sun was still shining, quiet and warm.

"You were quite excited to see the sunlight outside. First-level apprentices rarely have the opportunity to go out, so take this opportunity to enjoy it."

(End of this chapter)