The group was close in age, all young people. Once their initial reserve dissipated, the atmosphere gradually livened up.
"I plan to accumulate knowledge in these six years, increase my Cultivation, and then break through to become an Advanced Wizard Apprentice," Hibell said, full of fighting spirit.
"This is a rare opportunity!"
"With the Black Swamp providing resources, who knows, I might even have a shot at becoming an Official Wizard," Lawson nodded in agreement.
"Cultivating in the Black Swamp allows for faster progress, and you can even exchange points for the experience of the elders."
"Hibell, you've also received the tutor's legacy; you have enough Magic Stones, so surely your Cultivation will grow rapidly."
He silently calculated, then said, "It would take me at least ten years to become an Advanced Wizard Apprentice!"
"Advanced Wizard Apprentice..." Heidi shrugged, "I've given up on that."
She only had a fourth-level Wizard Talent and lacked Potions and Magic Stones; at most, she'd be an Intermediate Wizard Apprentice in this lifetime.
Unless her tutor suddenly... No, no!
"Carl, what about you?" Heidi's face turned red, and she looked over.
"I'm going for broke," Carl said seriously.
"The tutor's legacy ensures I don't lack Magic Stones, and I can purchase some witchcraft Potions to aid my Cultivation."
"In these six years, I will work hard to become an Intermediate Wizard Apprentice!"
Hmm. Actually, an Advanced Wizard Apprentice. And, at the same time, raise my Knight Level to Great Knight. If possible, I'll find a suitable Legendary Creature, analyze its Bloodline, and solidify my foundation as a Bloodline Wizard. Thinking this way... time is pressing!
She couldn't have imagined Carl having such strong ambition, given his limited prospects with a fourth-level Wizard Talent.
No wonder he hadn't shown his face all day; turns out he was engrossed in solitary Cultivation.
It seems my constant visits to disturb him weren't right either, she thought, her face flushing red again.
By the time they left the island, the skies had darkened.
Lawson summoned a current of wind to propel the wooden boat forward and asked casually, "What do you think?"
"Carl and Hibell?" Heidi touched her smooth chin, her beautiful eyes flickering. "Hibell has newly built a house and even set up Witchcraft Traps between her place and Carl's."
"The relationship between the two of them isn't intimate enough for mutual trust."
"Yes!" Lawson nodded. "You could tell from their conversation. They are just fellow apprentices who studied under the same tutor, with no other relationship."
"How could this be!" Heidi said, her face full of regret. "Carl risked his life to save Hibell; I thought they'd become a loving couple."
"It's so disappointing!"
"No," Lawson said with a smile. "I, on the other hand, find Carl's character even more admirable. This shows he didn't help Hibell because of any special relationship, but purely out of the sense of justice in his heart."
"Isn't such a person worthy of respect?"
"..." Heidi opened her mouth. "Maybe you're right!"
All in all, today's visit was a letdown for her. The 'brave' and 'righteous' Knight Carl was ordinary-looking, and their relationship wasn't romantic. It's nothing like the stories at all!
Carl stopped his work and looked at the scene before him, nodding in satisfaction.
"The witchcraft testing ground is finally complete!"
Apart from a study, every Wizard will have a place to verify their witchcraft. Adolf also had one set up, but perhaps due to time constraints, it was very crude.
After these few days of Carl's modifications, it has already begun to take shape.
Magic Instrument—Energy Detector!
These were the two most crucial items. Any energy fluctuations at the Wizard Apprentice level could be detected and analyzed by them.
spiritual power: 2.06
Occupation: Knight, Intermediate Wizard Apprentice
A lion uses its full strength even when hunting a rabbit. To ensure there were no mistakes when facing Tim, Carl had previously invested all his Source Material into his Constitution.
This brought his Constitution close to the 3-point mark.
However, the progress of his spiritual power was very slow.