Wizard: Max level talent, starting from zero-ring trick.

Chapter 21, The Two Doors, Part 1: Mickey's Unexpected Gift

The results of the witchcraft test were not unexpected for anyone.

This is especially true when it is learned that the test is for the effect of mental power detection rather than its range.

The former tests proficiency, while the latter is somewhat related to mental strength.

Ian easily took first place.

"Ian, are you really not considering a combat division?"

Charles looked at Ian with a regretful expression, still unwilling to give up.

"I'm sorry, sir, but I still prefer the Potions Department for now." Ian shook his head.

"Come find me if you don't get in. The combat department is really good for training wizards, it's perfect for you."

Charles said.

He was aware of the outcome of the college's previous inquiry into his intentions.

Both of the second-class students were interested in the logistics department.

This immediately raised the difficulty of the Potions Club competition to a regional level.

"Still can't compete?"

Looking at the test results, Harman became somewhat calm.

He had gradually come to admit that his talent for witchcraft was inferior to Ian's.

As for the third course!

"First, Ian!"

In the classroom, everyone's eyes instantly turned to Ian.

They had become somewhat numb by this point.

The terrifying progress of meditation courses.

Stability is paramount in witchcraft courses.

At this point, they even got first place in basic pharmacy.

Two out of three courses I got first place.

It can be said that at this point, Ian had already surpassed the three second-class apprentices in all non-core areas.

"It really was Victor!"

Lucy, standing in the distance, felt somewhat dazed.

The first three months of pharmaceutics fundamentals were purely theoretical, and it was almost entirely a competition of who could memorize more.

The test is who has access to books related to reading and memorization.

In this respect, how could they possibly compare to Victor, the genius apothecary of the school?

Failure is normal.

Even Levi and Beck were looking at this boy whose talent was inferior to theirs, but whose fame was almost surpassing theirs.

"Mental strength is the core; these things are secondary."

Li Wei puffed out his burly chest, his voice deep and resonant.

"Ahem!"

Baker was still sickly, coughing twice, seemingly lost in thought.

After class, Victor told Ian to come find him in the teaching area three days later.

Although Ian didn't know what to do, he nodded in agreement.

......

My meeting with Victor is still a few days away.

For Ian, the more important thing was naturally to collect the magic stone.

We arrived at the castle.

On the giant wolf stone sculpture in front of the gate, a huge owl has its eyes closed.

Ian went through the open door.

They quickly claimed the reward.

There are a total of 22 magic stones, and one reward of a redeemed spell.

The young girl in charge of exchanging the items looked at the boy in front of her with curiosity.

She has been here for several years.

Among new apprentices, very few can acquire witchcraft skills for three consecutive months.

He must be a genius wizard, right?

Thinking of this, she pursed her lips, a strange expression flashing in her eyes.

"Do you need to exchange three ordinary-level witchcraft for one excellent-level witchcraft?"

"My lord wizard, if you wish, I can find a place to explain this to you in more detail."

"No need, just exchange three ordinary-level witchcraft spells for me directly."

Ian said.

After three months, there will be no more free witchcraft lessons to learn.

So I'll have to buy it myself.

Excellent witchcraft is certainly good, and its power is definitely greater than that of ordinary witchcraft.

He is currently in the final sprint stage.

What he needs are talent points; even excellent-level witchcraft is unlikely to be more than three times as powerful as ordinary witchcraft.

Let's just exchange for regular witchcraft. At least that will give us a solid nine talent points, and it will also make his witchcraft more well-rounded.

Master-level witchcraft can unleash several times the explosive power.

That's enough.

As for external exchanges.

This is truly a case of having the will but lacking the ability.

Let's wait a few years.

"Okay, this is the redemption voucher. You can redeem three at the library, sir."

The little girl blushed and handed Ian a plaque engraved with the symbol of the Secret Source Academy.

soon.

Ian redeemed three common-level spells.

These are Energy Missile, Lightness Technique, and Elemental Barrier.

This compensates for his lack of combat ability and the absence of movement and defensive magic, making his basic magic skills sufficient.

Of course, learning these skills is for the purpose of protecting oneself in real combat.

Of course, it's best to avoid fighting altogether.

Overwhelm with strength.

The intense and passionate battles are too exciting; it's much more reassuring to easily crush lower-level opponents when you're a high-level player.

This is the direction he is striving for.

"I wonder what Senior Victor asked me to do?"

Ian was still puzzled by Victor's invitation from a few days ago.

Victor usually speaks his mind directly.

But this time it's different.

"What could it be?"

I walked out of the castle gate with doubts in my mind.

"Huh? As a new apprentice, how could he take away 22 magic stones at once?"

The surprised voice brought Ian back to reality.

Ian turned his head and saw that the owl on the giant wolf's back had woken up at some point.

His eyes were glowing green as he looked at Ian.

Ian felt a vague unease.

However, he dared not be negligent, since if the other party ate him, he probably wouldn't be in any danger.

"Mickey-sama."

"Not bad, young man. What's your name again? I remember you used to work with Victor." Mickey looked at him.

"Mickey, you can just call me Ian."

"Little Ian is amazing, with so many magic stones. Unlike me, this old owl has no ability. I haven't seen many magic stones in days, and my magic power is almost exhausted."

Mickey sighed wistfully, wiping his shiny, oily feathers.

Ian's lips twitched.

I remembered what Victor had said before about greed.

as predicted.

Suppressing the heartache, he took out a magic stone.

"Please enjoy this, sir."

"You're much more perceptive than little Victor was back then. I'll protect you from now on."

Mickey swallowed the magic stone whole; the hard magic stone turned into small pieces like sand and he swallowed it.

Ian's throat moved slightly.

The magic stone was sturdy; he had tried magical attacks, but it hadn't caused him any damage whatsoever.

As for the magic stones, just take them.

"Then I'll be leaving, sir."

Ian was preparing to leave.

But just as Ian left, a blackish-gray feather slowly drifted towards him.

Ian looked at him with a puzzled expression.

"This is a feather that fell from my body a long time ago. There is a small rune on it. You can try to brand it. It should be equivalent to an excellent level zero-ring low-grade sorcery."

"I'm not going to take your magic stones for nothing."

Mickey glanced at him and said.

what?

"Thank you, sir."

Ian quickly expressed his gratitude; it was a wonderfully unexpected surprise.

They made a fortune.

Who says Lord Mickey is greedy? He'll fight him to the death.

"Let's go, let's go, the old lady needs to sleep."

Mickey slowly closed his eyes.

It didn't open its eyes until Ian left, but its eyes were filled with shock.

"Goodness, in just three months, three spells have condensed into runes, and even meditation has condensed into runes."

Is this guy even human?

Even young Horton wasn't this exaggerated before; it's a pity he's been asleep again recently, I wonder when he'll wake up.

Mickey was utterly shocked.

This magical ability is simply almost heaven-defying.

So he sent out the rune feather, wanting to see if the kid would also be able to condense runes when they met next time.

"I hope it will be a surprise."

Mickey closed his eyes again.

The last person to give him this kind of surprise was Horton, who invested in Horton, became a full-fledged wizard, and allowed him to live off his wife for a hundred years.

Aside from lacking talent, Ian's performance was far more exaggerated.

Could it be?