20demayo Chapter 202 Kieran's Approval, The First Wizard, Gwen's 'Ingratiation'!
Chapter 202 Kieran's Approval, The First Wizard, Gwen's 'Ingratiation'!
Chapter 202 Kieran's Approval, The First Wizard, Gwen's 'Ingratiation'!
We have returned to the City of Elements.
Ian, however, had a different feeling.
"Even more rushed!"
Walking along the road, Ian looked at the crowds flowing on both sides, noting a noticeable increase in haste compared to a year ago.
This is because, over the past year, camps have been established in the eastern part of the City of Elements.
This pioneering spirit brought new vitality as well as new competition.
There has been no shortage of conflict, whether it's the struggle for resources or the friction with the Crimson Eyes.
This is naturally an opportunity for ordinary wizards.
But Ian knew very well why this was the case and what might happen next.
"Sigh, I really just want to improve my talent and strength in a peaceful and stable way!"
Ian sighed.
Therefore, he could only strive to climb to the upper echelons of the academy in order to have a chance to survive in the war and a greater possibility of living a stable life.
He didn't even want to participate in a real war.
All of this is clearly beyond the capabilities of a single formal member of the academy.
Therefore, he needs to obtain scholarships and even more opportunities to showcase his abilities.
Travel through the City of Elements.
He entered the Elemental Mountains region.
Then head directly to the area of the Four Symbols Courtyard, heading straight for the largest castle on the mountaintop, which is also where Kieran often stays.
This time, he went straight to Kiran to pass the test.
There's no need to showcase it at the monthly performance review meeting; he doesn't like that kind of environment.
"Lord Ian, please wait a moment. Lord Kiran is selecting a new batch of prospective students. You may have to wait three hours."
A servant stepped forward and spoke to Ian.
New prospective students?
Ian was taken aback, only then realizing that it had been more than two years since he entered the academy.
The college conducts assessments every two and a half years, so this one is relatively late, but it also feels like it's happened so fast.
So Ian waited there.
An hour later.
Ian was summoned.
After walking through a long corridor, he arrived at the testing ground from last time and saw Kieran again, but this time he was accompanied by a rather docile-looking witch.
She had long, light pink hair and bright eyes, like a little rabbit, and was looking at Ian with curiosity.
"This is Gwen, my newly accepted protégé. Ian, what brings you here?"
Kieran gave a brief introduction.
"Teacher, I have already met your requirements for the first level of the Four Symbols Resonance Meditation Method."
Ian said, looking down.
"Did it reach that point?"
Kieran raised his eyebrows, his eyes widening in surprise, and his gaze toward Ian changed once again.
To be honest, this was the most difficult goal he had ever set.
Even if Ian fails, he won't be expelled immediately; he might give him a second chance.
But to my surprise, it actually succeeded.
"Let me experience it," Kieran said.
Ian didn't waste any words and directly showed it to Zilean by demonstrating the runes.
"Can."
Kieran was extremely satisfied; this was definitely not a recent achievement, but rather something that had been going on for some time.
Ian's magical talent is indeed quite good.
"As agreed, I will borrow the Firepattern Stone Walls for you. However, I am curious about what use these stone walls have for you. Many of these stone walls are ones that even the wizards of the Molten Core Academy find too lazy to analyze, and they don't provide any direct boost to combat power," Kieran asked curiously.
"Teacher, I have learned a lot of knowledge, but most of it has been instilled into me in a systematic way. It is neat and efficient, but it has lost a certain kind of original edge."
Within those fire runes, I touched upon the state of knowledge at its inception—chaotic and vague, yet containing within it a possibility closer to its essence. I don't want to be merely a transmitter of knowledge, but a repeater of it; I implore you, teacher, give me this opportunity.
Ian looked at Kieran and said.
Aside from a slight desire to contribute points, this was his true thought.
"good!"
Upon hearing Ian's explanation, Kieran exclaimed "Good!" with admiration in his eyes.
It can be said.
If Ian had only met his expectations before, this time he had genuinely come to appreciate Ian to some extent.
"Whether you mean it sincerely or not, this is what a true wizard should be like, and this is the original concept behind the creation of wizards."
"Do you know how wizards are described in the world today?" Kieran asked.
Ian quickly recalled the scene in the plaza when he first arrived in this world, where Victor had said to them, "To grasp the truth and wield the extraordinary through spiritual power—that is what makes a wizard!"
Ian repeated it.
Kieran nodded and sighed.
"But in the beginning, anyone who dared to explore the unknown and seek the truth of the world was called a wizard. This was the definition given by the first wizard, Metatron." However, as time passed, the definition was gradually changed and became more straightforward. Many people like the current description, but I prefer the old one.
Wizards should never be so superficial.
The first wizard... Metatron!
Ian narrowed his eyes and quickly retrieved various keywords from his memory.
The First Wizard... Pioneer of Truth... Disseminator of Knowledge...
It is said that the breadth of his knowledge was unmatched even by wizards of later generations, and his steps measured the breadth and depth of wizardry.
Many wizarding factions today were created by him, such as elemental wizards and body-refining wizards...
"It's good that you understand that a wizard's power comes from knowledge. Here's what we'll do: that old guy Huo Yan seems to have researched this when he was at the first level. Although he eventually gave up, he should still have some notes. I'll go borrow a copy for you."
Kieran said calmly.
"Thank you, teacher."
Ian was immediately overjoyed.
"You should thank yourself; a wizard who is loyal to knowledge will be loyal to knowledge in return," Kieran said with a smile.
"Take Gwen with you to Castle Number Three while you're at it."
"Okay, teacher."
Ian nodded.
He nodded to the girl, then turned and walked towards the door, with Gwen quickly following.
And then, almost without realizing it, they started walking forward.
In her eyes, Ian was now a senior who had been recognized by Kieran and who could even help her borrow notes.
"I overheard your conversation with the teacher just now, and you seem really amazing! Could you tell me about the Shishouin Academy?"
She tilted her head slightly up to look at Ian, and as she spoke, her body unconsciously leaned slightly towards Ian as if to listen.
"The Four Symbols Institute..."
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Ian gave her a brief introduction.
And on the rest of the journey, she encountered one problem after another.
The seemingly nervous and bewildered newcomers asked questions, but many of them were actually seeking advice, but more importantly, they wanted to build rapport.
She even took out a crystal-like gem from her small bag and handed it to Ian, her cheeks slightly flushed: "This is a little thing from my family called a calming stone. It's not anything valuable, but carrying it with you can help calm your mind and reduce elemental agitation."
Please accept this, senior, as a token of gratitude for guiding me.
Gwendo.
Ian glanced at it and saw that it seemed to be a first-tier material, so he accepted it without hesitation.
Gwen had a smile on her face.
They weren't heartbroken about losing a resource; on the contrary, they were very happy, as if they had caught a big fish.
soon.
Ian escorted him to Castle Number Three and then slowly left.
After leaving.
It's still about procuring resources.
Two days later, he returned to the Shishoin Temple to participate in the next monthly assessment.