"Power 8.0(2.8)(2.3)(2.1), Agility 7.1(1.7)(1.2)(2), Constitution 8.8(3.4)(3.5), Spirit 18.6."
"Summing it up, the numbers are: Power 15.2, Agility 12, Constitution 15.7, Spirit 18.6."
Herag calculated that if he enhanced himself with all the beneficial magics, he would end up with these body stats.
With these stats, he could almost outmatch all Third Class Wizard Apprentices, unless the opponent had some special means.
After finishing the spell model construction for these magics, Herag returned to a peaceful life of meditation, studying, and working.
The talisman stone lit up, and when Herag opened it, he found a message from Larry: "Come see me; I have something to tell you."
Upon seeing the message, Herag quickly left for Larry’s place.
Upon seeing Herag, Larry spoke, "Today’s matter is related to your promotion to Official Wizard. Have you thought about your plans afterward?"
"Official Wizard? What exactly do you mean by plans after that?" Herag asked.
Larry: "Stay in the Moonlight Forest or leave?"
Herag understood that upon being promoted to an Official Wizard, the current contract would automatically become void, and he would need to sign a new one.
Once promoted to an Official Wizard, if he didn’t continue to sign a contract with the Moonlight Forest, he probably wouldn’t be able to stay here.
If he couldn’t stay in the Moonlight Forest, it would be less convenient for Herag to obtain resources like magic potion materials and casting materials.
However, conversely, if he stayed in the Moonlight Forest, he would need to sign a new contract.
The contract for an Official Wizard would definitely be more powerful than that of a Wizard Apprentice, with more constraints.
As merely a Third-Class Wizard Apprentice, he must accept tasks assigned by the Moonlight Forest.
Once he’s an Official Wizard and signs a contract, everything will be tied to the Moonlight Forest, and by then, there will undoubtedly be many uncontrollable situations.
Herag, being someone who naturally loves freedom, is unwilling to be overly constrained or have his destiny controlled by others.
He isn’t like Larry, a famous Master of Magic Potions, who can sign an equal employment contract with the Moonlight Forest.
"If I stay in the Moonlight Forest, what will be the costs?" Herag wanted to understand the specifics of the contract.
Larry took a sip of coffee and said, "One hundred years, you must stay in the Moonlight Forest for at least one hundred years."
"One hundred years?" Herag lost all intention of staying in the Moonlight Forest.
Larry nodded, "Actually, many wizard organizations are . Official Wizards have to serve the organization for about one hundred to one hundred and fifty years before they can leave freely. Because the resources needed by Official Wizards are substantial, the organizations invest a lot as well, so this condition can be considered a fair exchange."
One hundred years is one-third of the lifespan of most Level 1 Wizards; it’s not really that long.
For ordinary newly promoted Official Wizards without any background, staying in the Moonlight Forest is a fairly reasonable choice, at least with no concerns about resources.
A normal Level 1 Wizard takes a long time to advance to Level 2, and many Level 1 Wizards never make it to Level 2 Wizard in their lifetime.
Even powerful Level 1 Wizards like Dino and Malcolm, after so many years of training, are only nearing the threshold of advancing to Level 2 Wizard.
But for Herag, things are a bit different; with Shenlan within him, his advancement rate is certainly faster than ordinary wizards.
For normal wizards, learning and constructing spell models consume a lot of time, but Shenlan can save Herag that time.
Spending one hundred years in the Moonlight Forest could very likely slow down his cultivation speed.
More importantly, once the contract is signed, life and death would be in someone else’s hands.
Not knowing this upon entering the Moonlight Forest was one thing, but since Herag now knows it, he doesn’t want to sign such a contract again.
Fate must be in one’s own hands.
"Mr. Larry, I probably won’t choose to stay in the Moonlight Forest," Herag replied.
Larry nodded and said, "Hmm, I guessed as much. Actually, the Moonlight Forest had me ask you this. If you agree to stay in the future, they will provide you with a free Ancient Magic Potion and an Amanda’s Potion."
"Yes, for ordinary wizard apprentices, saving up magic stones for an Ancient Magic Potion takes a long time. And, it’s crucial to advance to Official Wizard as soon as possible, which can’t afford delays. So, this offer from the Moonlight Forest is highly tempting for ordinary wizard apprentices."
"But your situation is different; you have enough magic stones to buy them outright."
Larry smiled, having not disclosed much about Herag to the Moonlight Forest.
He’s just working here too, not very close with them.
This offer from the Moonlight Forest is almost irresistible to ordinary wizard apprentices, especially those without a background.
An Ancient Magic Potion along with an Amanda’s Potion costs over a thousand magic stones, and earning such an amount is extremely hard for ordinary wizard apprentices.
Herag asked, "Mr. Larry, can you acquire the Ancient Magic Potion and Amanda’s Potion?"
He felt the need to prepare in advance in case something went awry with the Moonlight Forest.
The Ancient Magic Potion and Amanda’s Potion differ from the Dawn and Dusk Potion, as they have a very long shelf life, remaining stable for decades.
Larry understood his meaning and nodded, "I can, but I’d recommend only preparing three of Amanda’s Potion. You’re young, and the limit you might need is three. However, I don’t have them in stock; come and get them in a few days. I’ll give you a discount off the market price, totaling 1,200 magic stones."
"Thank you, Mr. Larry!" Herag expressed his gratitude.
"I’ll mention to them that you haven’t considered this issue yet and will discuss it closer to your promotion."
Larry worried that if he directly said Herag wouldn’t stay in the Moonlight Forest, it might cause him trouble.
After all, he’s still a Third Class Wizard Apprentice, and it’s impossible to refuse tasks assigned to him.
After leaving Larry’s place, Herag continued pondering his plans.
Since he decided not to stay in the Moonlight Forest, he needed to gather more information about the Kala Continent to decide his next steps.
Shortly after returning home, the talisman stone lit up again, with a message from Bessie: "Can we talk? I’ve been injured, so it’s inconvenient for me to move. Would you mind coming to my place?" New ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄhapters are published on novel⚑fire.net
Herag replied, "Sure, when and where?"
He didn’t know where Bessie lived; she was one of the few familiar faces still around.
"Today is fine, I live in Northern Forest Area K District No. 16, not far from you."