Wizard: I'm leveling up by AFK in another world

"Then I'll be your lab assistant for a year," Julian replied immediately, clearly having already made up his mind.

These words immediately caused an uproar among those around them.

In the academy, it is common for junior apprentices to serve as experimental assistants for senior apprentices.

The latter can help the former reduce their workload, while the former can rely on the latter to increase their potion-making experience, a win-win situation.

However, as Julian pointed out, instances of peers serving as experimental assistants are extremely rare.

After all, in this situation, the assistant put in a lot of effort but got nothing in return; it was all for nothing.

Moreover, making a proud and arrogant young master of a wealthy family work as a laborer for someone he looks down on is probably worse than killing him.

Julian's willingness to take this gamble, even with his absolute confidence, is still somewhat unbelievable.

Is it really necessary to go to such lengths for someone with a seventh-level talent?

"I accept your conditions," Claire said. "However, I have one more thing to add: neither of us can take any kind of potion or similar substance to increase our mental strength."

"Of course, thank you for your addition." Julian turned to the podium. "Professor Heller, would you mind giving your testimony?"

Heller, who had been wearing a gloomy expression, now revealed a playful smile, seemingly very satisfied with the situation before him.

"Competition is essential for growth. Since both of you are willing, I am naturally happy to be a witness."

Heller stretched out his pale finger and drew a rune in the air.

"Remember the conditions you agreed to. Now, the bet is settled."

The rune split in two in mid-air, disappearing into the foreheads of Claire and Rhodes respectively.

"Alright, I suppose none of you are in the mood to continue the lesson." Heller withdrew his hand. "Well then, see you next week."

……

……

Stepping out of the tower, the sun was still shining brightly, but Rod's mood was like a rollercoaster, going up and down.

"Claire, you've really gone too far this time!" He grabbed the tuft of red hair again. "Although Julian's game score is far lower than yours, you can see that his mental control is much stronger, right?"

"And another thing, he's the young master of the Charles family, his house must have a very luxurious meditation room! You made a promise with him not to take potions, how could you forget that?"

"Don't panic." Claire patted his shoulder, about to explain, when she saw a beautiful figure standing in the corridor not far away.

Elena wore a light blue court dress, her long golden hair fluttering gently in the breeze.

When she saw the two of them come out, a gentle smile appeared on her face, and she quickly went to greet them.

"Hey, Claire, Rod! I've finally waited for you guys to finish class."

"Miss Elena?" Rhodes' eyes lit up instantly, his worried expression vanishing. "What are you doing here? Did you wait for us?"

"I have good news for you." Elena winked mysteriously, "But there are too many people around here, it's not the place to talk. Haven't had lunch yet? My treat."

"What a coincidence! I also have good news to share!" Rod seemed to have forgotten what he had just said and began to recount everything that had happened in class with great enthusiasm.

"How many?" Elena stopped, a rare look of surprise crossing her elegant face. "Over three thousand points?"

"Yeah! The whole class was dumbfounded! Even Professor Heller was stunned!" Rod said smugly.

Elena turned her head and looked at Claire with a curious gaze.

"Claire, you really surprise me," she said softly. "My brother also let me play with that elemental balancer. I played it for several days, but I couldn't break a thousand points."

"It's just a game, it doesn't prove anything." Claire smiled. "I was just lucky and quickly found the right approach."

"No, this is more than just a game." Elena's expression turned serious. "Claire, getting such a high score on your first try means you really have the talent of a potion master!"

"Once you advance to intermediate apprentice and confirm your elemental affinity, your long-buried talents will be revealed."

"Hehe, speaking of intermediate apprentices, there's something even more exciting."

Rhodes then chimed in, immediately revealing the bet Claire and Julian had made.

"...So now Claire must be promoted to intermediate apprentice within a month, or she will be expelled from Potions class."

Upon hearing the name "Julian," Elena frowned slightly, a hint of disgust flashing in her eyes.

"It's their family again," Elena said coldly. "Regarding the attack on the farm, my brother said that it was their family members who were the most vocal at the company meeting, eager to hold my brother accountable."

She looked at Claire, her eyes hardening. "Since it's him, we can't afford to lose. Claire, what kind of help do you need? Magic stones? Potions?"

"Forget about potions." Claire shook her head. "Julian and I have an agreement that I can't take potions."

"Then I'll lend you my meditation room," Elena said without room for argument. "It's inscribed with a high-level spirit-gathering array, making meditation twice as efficient as outside. And it's absolutely quiet; no one will disturb you."

"This is too valuable..."

"Compared to you saving my life, this is nothing," Elena smiled. "Besides, I'd love to see that jerk Julian washing your test tubes. It's a deal then!"

As they chatted, the three of them arrived at a restaurant located in a rooftop garden.

The walls here are made of transparent crystal. Sitting by the window, you can see the rolling sea of ​​clouds and the azure sea in the distance. The scenery is absolutely stunning.

Elena was clearly a regular here, as she skillfully ordered a large table of dishes.

Soon, one after another, exquisite dishes, each as beautiful as a work of art, were served.

"This is a Frostfire Lobster," Elena said, pointing to the enormous lobster on the plate, its body entirely crimson and surrounded by a chilling aura. "It comes from volcanic fissures in the icy sea. Its flesh has both the heat of fire and the crispness of frost, making for a very unique taste."

Claire took a bite, and sure enough, the first sensation was a scalding hot and fresh aroma, followed by a burst of cool chill on her tongue.

The two extreme textures blend perfectly, transforming into pure energy that slides into the stomach, leaving a warm and comforting feeling.

"And this, Canary Tongue Soup, is a soup made with thirty kinds of rare spiritual plants. It is very beneficial for restoring mental strength."

Rod had long since forgotten about talking. With a lobster claw in his left hand and a glass of amber wine in his right, he was eating with his mouth full of oil, completely disregarding his image.

Although Claire ate rather politely, she was surprisingly fast with her fork. The meal was not only delicious, but more importantly, the ingredients themselves were highly nutritious.

After a few rounds of drinks, Elena put down her silver fork and elegantly wiped her mouth.

"Alright, now it's time for my good news."

She looked at the two of them, her eyes sparkling with joy: "Late last night, we received definite news from the family. My brother has been declared innocent by the Blue Ocean City Hall."