Chapter 3

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Michael stuffed the low-level sorcerer’s stone into the man’s hand and said emotionally, “Ah. I know you’ve been worried about this year’s annual assessment. This low-level sorcerer’s stone was something I accidentally refined just now. No one knows. Quickly accept it and use it to strengthen your weapon. This way, you can pass this year’s assessment smoothly.”

Mr. Royce was dumbfounded, and his pupils trembled on the spot!

He had thought that he would definitely fail this year’s annual assessment. In the previous year’s annual assessment, he barely passed because he had clung onto Michael’s thigh. This year’s annual assessment required a single-person assessment. He had even written his will and planned to send it to his sister by owl.

Who would have thought that Michael would actually be able to craft such a precious low-level sorcerer’s stone? He thought to himself, Michael is indeed my good brother. He actually gave me a low-level sorcerer’s stone!

This thing was a treasure to low-level apprentices and most people in the Magic World.

Not to mention anything else, no academy could produce that many low-level sorcerer’s stones every year. This year, the Demir Academy, known as the number one academy in the entire Tyre Continent, had produced less than five. They gave all of them to the most powerful teachers every day. Apprentices like them could not even be seen.

In the outside world, if one were to spend money to buy it, it would cost at least 10,000 Spiritual Jade. It was not something that could be bought anywhere.

An ordinary outer sect disciple could not afford it without eight to ten years of frugality!

Mr. Royce was touched but did not immediately take the low-level sorcerer’s stone.

Instead, he asked with some curiosity, “Michael, you’re much more talented than me. If you use this low-level sorcerer’s stone yourself, the effect will be much better than letting me use it. Actually, if you don’t give it to me, I might not be sent to the Dark Forest even if I beg Master. Maybe I’ll be sent home?”

Michael had expected this question and had already prepared a draft.

“Ah… Err, you don’t know, but I’ve just refined a better potion. After consuming it, I’ll be able to level up a lot. This stone won’t be of much use to me.

“Moreover… We grew up together in the village. How could I watch you be thrown into the Dark Forest? I still hope that I can help you.”

As he spoke, Michael waved the potion in his hand, indicating for the other party to take a look.

“Senior apprentice, you and I are good brothers. Using this treasure on you is the best way to get it. When you become stronger in the future, we will have to form a team to sweep across the continent of Tyre and become the strongest team.”

Michael thought for a moment and put on a serious expression.

Mr. Royce became even more excited after hearing that. He secretly sighed that he had not crossed brothers.

He gave him a low-level sorcerer’s stone without asking for anything in return. As long as he installed this stone on his staff, he would not have to worry about the annual assessment this year.

This Sorcerer’s Stone… Accept or not?

After hesitating for a while, Mr. Royce made up his mind.

He reached out and took the low-level sorcerer’s stone from Michael. “I’ll accept this!”

“Don’t worry, Junior Brother. I will definitely repay your kindness today in the future! Blade Mountain Flaming Sea Guild only needs one word from you! From now on, we are best brothers.”

After saying this, Mr. Lys no longer hesitated and put away the low-level sorcerer’s stone.

After the others left the alchemy practice room, he removed his willow staff and strengthened it.

Michael looked at Mr. Royce’s busy figure, his heart filled with anticipation.

The bat’s voice rang out.

[Congratulations, Michael, on your successful investment! You will soon be promoted to a tier 3 mage!]

“Your speed isn’t bad.” The little bat flew onto Michael’s shoulder and stopped.

The two mechanical voices excited Michael, and he ignored the system’s ridicule.

He first drank the potion in his hand, and then a majestic magic power crazily surged into Michael’s body.

Intermediate Apprentice

Tier 1 Mage

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His Mana surged like a flood of ferocious beasts as he advanced to become a Tier 3 Mage. Only then did the mana stop flowing into his body.

After becoming a Tier 3 Mage, Michael suddenly felt his entire body transform tremendously!

Not only did the magic power in his body change from the previous layer of the road to the current thick fog.

Even the strength of his physical body could not be mentioned in the same breath!

It was as if his entire body was filled with inexhaustible strength. Michael felt as if he could shatter a small mountain with a single punch!

A layer of magic power circulated around his body before slowly seeping in.

Michael stretched out his hand and chanted a spell. A huge magic ball was instantly born, condensing into a small ball that seemed to have substance. This small ball was many times larger compared to the weak magic ball when he was an apprentice.

Even the Demon Spirit Bats following them seemed to have doubled in size.

Michael took out his magic staff and gently poured his mana into it. A white ray of mana surrounded the staff. Not long after, the staff began to level up and became even heavier.

Michael examined the staff in his hand and realized that his originally ordinary tier 6 staff had actually been upgraded to a normal tier 2 staff. It was even more effective than using a sorcerer’s stone.

This was simply a huge profit. Michael thought to himself as he reached out to touch the little bat. “You’re quite soft. It feels warm.” Michael thought that this thing might even be used as a hand warmer. It was warm and cute.

“Then can you deliver letters like an owl? Are there any other functions? What if you lose it?” Michael was a little puzzled. Although he had heard of Mo Ling before, this was the first time he had seen one, so he was still slightly puzzled.

“I transformed into a bat to make it easier for me to move.” Little Bat replied, “Of course, I can do what normal spiritual pets can do. If I am too far away from you, you can communicate with me in your mind, or you can remotely open the treasury space or invest. Of course, I can also transfer it to your side at any time.”

So that was how it was. After hearing that the demon spirit would not be lost, Michael finally relaxed. Otherwise, if the Demon Spirit he had painstakingly found was lost, wouldn’t he be in big trouble?

After becoming a mage, Michael then thought of the bonus he would receive when refining medicinal ingredients. He wondered if he could refine better medicinal ingredients. Although he had already passed the test, he still wanted to try refining it. Wouldn’t it be better if he could refine even more powerful potions and materials?

With this thought in mind, Michael lit a fire under the cauldron.