Chapter 39 Risk, Decision
Therefore, taking on a long-term assignment was actually a "good job" for Lucian. Only when he was away from the attention of other official wizards could he really start his activities.
If he could be promoted to an official wizard in one go, then after returning to the academy, not only would he be able to rise directly to the top, but he would also no longer need to be secretive about his behavior.
Although there seems to be only a thin line between a third-level wizard apprentice and a formal wizard, the reality is that the difference between them is clouds and mud.
One is a wizard! One is an apprentice!
And at least within the Academy of Ashes, no one dares or will delve into the secrets of an official wizard. Even the dean, who is sitting high in the clouds, treats official wizards mainly by trying to win over them.
This is particularly tempting to Lucian.
After all, he is really not the kind of guy with great ambitions. Maybe it is not unacceptable to be a local emperor in Ashbone Academy, teasing and teasing students, or just lying around in the laboratory and living until eternity.
From this perspective, as long as the dangers in this mission can be avoided, overall, the benefits of this outing will outweigh the disadvantages for Lucian.
Thinking of this, Lucian looked at Carly, who was still a little anxious at this time, and smiled softly, "Okay, don't think too much, relax..."
"Teacher Lucian...I, I want to go with you!" Carly held it in for a long time, and finally she could only say this dry sentence.
Lucian smiled.
"I...I am very strong now!" Carly puffed up her small chest and waved her bow and arrow twice, but her tone of voice was somewhat lacking in confidence.
"Just, if there is an enemy, I... I will go over with one arrow!" Carly looked at the smile on Lucian's face, her face slowly lowered, and her little face was a little anxious.
At this moment, Carly belatedly remembered that these abilities of hers were all taught by her mentor Lucian.
Instructor Lucian knows very well how much he weighs.
"Okay, let's suspend the potion experiments for today. Don't forget to practice and meditate every day after you go back!" Lucian warned Carly.
He also needs to make some preparations for this mission.
"I..." Carly opened her mouth, wanting to say something else.
"Pack your things by the way. If we leave this time, it may take a long time to come back." Lucian looked at Carly and added.
Carly blinked.
After reacting, Carly raised her head and looked a little excited. It seemed that she was not going to follow Lucian on a dangerous mandatory mission, but was getting an opportunity to go out for fun.
"Yes! Thank you, Tutor Lucian!" Carly responded angrily.
[Your student Carly admires you deeply, her admiration value +20]
Lucian:? ? ? Looking at little Carly who had disappeared in a flash, Lucian couldn't help but shake his head.
After gently closing the door and activating the warning witch formation, Lucian sat back in his seat and tapped his fingers on the table, thinking about some details about this mission. His brows could not help but frown slightly, and then he sighed softly. .
"It would have been better if this mission had come half a year later, no, three months later."
At this time, Lucian really felt like he had met the right person at the wrong time. Mainly because of his current strength, it was a bit embarrassing to take on this task, but if it gave him three or four more months to practice, he would Able to calmly deal with possible dangers in tasks.
After all, the dangers that may exist on Kosai Island are not particularly exaggerated.
According to the currently known information, the other party was very careful when the Academy of Ashes sent out official wizards to investigate. Not only did they hibernate at that time, but they also took the initiative to clean up their own traces.
From this point of view, the opponent's strength should not be considered too strong. He may be able to reach the level of an official wizard, but he plays the role of a gatekeeper among the official wizards. His strength is still much lower than that of a real official wizard.
If the opponent really has real formal wizard combat power, it can stand up openly instead of hiding its head and tail like now. On the other hand, Ashes Academy will warmly invite it to join the forces of the academy. By then, let alone a few small apprentices, it will probably give it the entire Kosai Island as its territory. Ashes Academy will Bian will be willing to give up.
And looking at the other party's cautious appearance, fearing that he would be caught by the official wizard sent by the academy, it is obvious that he lacks a certain degree of confidence in his own strength.
It's just that the other party's lack of confidence is aimed at the official wizard, not the power of a third-level wizard apprentice like Lucian.
"All fear comes from insufficient firepower." Lucian couldn't help but shook his head in self-deprecation.
He has only solidified 94 spiritual runes now. According to the progress of Ash Bone Meditation Method II, he is even a second-level wizard apprentice.
If he can increase his mental power to 180 spiritual runes or more, according to the progress in the meditation method, he will have reached the third-level wizard apprentice state in the improved meditation method. By that time, his spiritual sea will still be It will be further expanded, and the quality of mental power will also be greatly improved.
According to Lucian's estimation, if he solidified 180 spiritual runes, his strength would probably reach the level of an official wizard goalkeeper, which would make the danger hidden behind this mission worth it.
Even if he only solidifies 140-160 spiritual runes, his strength will be greatly improved compared to now, and at least he will still have some confidence in self-protection.
But the problem now is that Lucian doesn't have much time.
After all, according to the regulations of the academy, after an apprentice receives a mandatory task, the longest preparation period is only one month.
"Using conventional methods to enhance mental power, I can solidify up to 100~105 mental runes before departure, but it is still too reluctant to deal with the possible risks on Kosai Island."
"As for the two third-level wizard apprentices who performed the mission together? It's already good that they didn't hold back during the mission."
Lucian narrowed his eyes. He knew very well the flexible bottom line of the wizards. If there was no strong contract to bind them, the wizards would not "sacrifice their lives" for the so-called friendship of teammates. They are more likely to be in danger. Sneak away quickly, and even hope that some unlucky person will buy them enough time to escape.
"I can't control that much anymore!" After just a moment of hesitation, Lucian's eyes showed a hint of determination.
Originally, he wanted to slow down the pace and improve gradually to avoid unnecessary attention. But now, Lucian has no choice. He must use a large amount of potions to assist his meditation in order to achieve a rapid improvement in strength in a short period of time.
(End of chapter)