yasinovel Chapter 11: Solidification Completed and the New Apprentices
Chapter 11: Solidification Completed and the New Apprentices
"Understood! Boss Hick, is there anything else you need us to do?" Kurt and the other two immediately bowed and replied respectfully.
"No need, everyone can leave. Remember, start delivering from tomorrow." Hick's tone was indifferent, as if he were just casually instructing someone on a trivial matter.
The three of them responded in unison again, then quietly left the room and gently closed the door behind them.
As the footsteps faded into the distance, Hick slowly closed his eyes, his brows furrowing slightly.
Hidden danger!
The huge leap in strength is itself the biggest flaw!
He was critically injured and on the verge of death, but when he woke up, he had become a mid-level third-grade apprentice?
His physical strength, magical reserves, and mental power have all undergone a qualitative transformation!
This miraculous performance, in the eyes of a wizard like Professor Perot, who was keen on finding experimental subjects, was nothing short of a lighthouse in the darkness—
Too dazzling, and too dangerous!
He instinctively touched his chest.
The fused first-level biological heart was beating strongly and steadily at this moment, each contraction bringing a surge of power.
However, this source of power now filled him with mixed feelings, a mixture of joy and sorrow.
Just then, the cold, precise notification sound from the depths of my consciousness rang out again:
[Results have been solidified!]
【Core Feature: Modifiable】(All significant features and energy fluctuations attributed to the solidified results can be adjusted, hidden, or disguised)
Current remaining points: 185
[Preview of the solidified result: A perfect heart transplant from a first-level wizard!] (Insufficient points to solidify.)
"Features can be modified..."
Hick's heart skipped a beat, and then an indescribable joy and relief instantly swept away all his worries!
These four words are the ultimate key to resolving all his concerns!
What does this mean?
This means the terrifying physique brought by the heart of a first-level organism, the immense magical power far exceeding that of others of the same level, and even the unusual fluctuations that may remain after a breakthrough in spiritual power...
All these anomalies arising from the solidification of results can be perfectly hidden!
He can disguise himself as an ordinary, newly-broken-level three-year apprentice, or even weaker!
But true power is like a dormant volcano, ready to erupt at any moment when needed!
"call--"
A long, slightly trembling breath escaped from Hick's mouth.
This was not just a sigh of relief, but more like the removal of a heavy boulder from one's heart.
My tense nerves finally relaxed, and a sense of control arose spontaneously.
The biggest flaw has been quietly covered up.
As long as this "modifiable feature" is used properly, no one will be able to easily discover his secrets and his trump cards.
"Now the question is how long it will take before I can demonstrate my Level 3 apprentice level, and also..."
Hick turned his head and looked at the bottle of life potion on the table.
"I need to drink this potion when I go out to avoid arousing suspicion as much as possible."
After all, with such severe injuries, even as a third-level apprentice, I shouldn't have been able to heal to this extent on my own.
"All we can do now is wait!"
Thinking back on everything that happened after he came into this world, Hick still feels like he's in a dream.
The events of one day were more dangerous and exciting than anything I had ever experienced in my entire life.
The news that Hick was aiming for the third-level apprenticeship had spread throughout the Wizard Tower in the past few days.
Since the establishment of the Wizard Tower, the fastest time for someone without magic to become a third-level apprentice is five years, while Hick has only been a third-level apprentice for a full three years.
Although this speed cannot compare to that of apprentices who have taken courses and possess magical abilities before entering the wizard's tower.
But those with magical powers all have to become third-level apprentices before entering the wizard tower.
Many apprentices passing by Hick's room looked at the tightly closed door with envy, but not jealousy.
After several days of news, most of the apprentices had a general understanding of the incident and realized that Hick had risked his life for it.
Although Hick himself was forced into it.
Just as the Wizard Tower was abuzz with news of Hick's exploits, a few days later, Hick was also getting to know himself better.
At the edge of the silent forest, a group of weary carriages arrived.
"Wow! This is the Silent Forest? It's so...so big!" A girl with braids clung to the car window, her eyes wide with amazement.
"Finally here! My bones are about to fall apart!" A slightly chubby boy next to me complained, rubbing his butt.
"Look at those trees! The leaves are all black!" another curious voice rang out.
A dozen or so teenagers crowded around the car, pointing and gesturing at the vast and mysterious forest before them, their voices filled with the excitement of newcomers and innocent wonder.
Looking at this group of chattering new blood, the gray-robed apprentices leading the group exchanged meaningful glances, and an enigmatic smile appeared on their lips.
"The journey has been incredibly smooth; we haven't encountered a single decent problem," one of them said in a low voice.
"Well, it went more smoothly than expected."
Another person chimed in, his gaze sweeping over the excited freshmen, his tone carrying a hint of barely perceptible amusement.
"I wonder... if the other classmates were just as 'lucky'."
The word "good" was pronounced with an unusually light touch, carrying a hint of schadenfreude.
"quiet!"
A clear, cold voice suddenly rang out, drowning out all the discussions.
Belon, the third-level apprentice leading the group, stood at the front of the convoy, his gaze sweeping over everyone.
"Everyone! Get on the bus immediately! Destination—Wizard's Tower! We must arrive before sunset!"
The order was like a mountain; the boys and girls immediately stopped their playful antics and scrambled back to the carriage in a flurry.
The wheels rolled along the forest path, heading towards the legendary tower deep in the forest.
Inside the carriage, an apprentice accompanying him leaned close to Belon, unable to hide his delight: "Senior Belon, the number of heads you brought back this time is considerable, the reward... should be a larger share, right?"
Belon leaned back on the soft cushions, a rare smile of satisfaction on his face: "Well, according to the rules, there should be an extra ten or twenty percent."
"Great! I knew following Senior Belon would be the right choice!" another apprentice immediately flattered.
"Yes, yes," another person quickly chimed in, their face beaming with smiles.
"The fact that this mission went so smoothly shows that Senior Belon must have put a lot of thought and effort into choosing the route and planning!"
Perón narrowed his eyes slightly, listening to the compliments around him, leaning back in his chair, his posture becoming increasingly composed.
He was clearly pleased with the results and praise that came with this success.
In a corner of a slightly crowded carriage behind, a young boy stood out starkly against the excited yet apprehensive new apprentices around him, appearing completely out of place.
His arrogance and confidence were not concealed in the slightest.
Feeling the ring on my finger, I thought about what was inside.
The slight unease he had felt about the Wizard Tower quickly vanished, replaced by an even more pronounced arrogance and confidence.
"A formal wizard?"
A faint, yet undeniably confident smile curved Clara's lips, silently declaring to herself:
"That was merely the starting point for me, Krall, to reach the pinnacle!"