Mentor

Chapter 50 Mentor

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When light and sound returned to the Green Confinement Space, Green, having already experienced this once, quickly covered his eyes with his sleeve and waited for his eyes to adjust before checking his surroundings again.

This time, both the wizard Xinluwu and Yunli had left. Standing next to Mina was the fat man who had signed the seventh-ring contract with Grin on the first floor of Black Tower.

The fat man said with a bitter face, "Green, the trouble you've caused me this time is much bigger than the trouble I've caused you before. This interrogation room is no joke. We're even now."

Green just managed a weak smile, unsure of what to say.

"Green, it has been confirmed that you did indeed obtain the magic stones by selling incense. This was a way of profiting through your own wisdom, therefore the magic stones you obtained comply with the newcomer regulations, and the source of the magic stones used to purchase the masked sorcerer's artifact has been thoroughly explained."

In the direction of the Dark Realm Academy, the wizard who had initially interrogated Grimm spoke in a more gentle tone, no longer as sinister, cruel, and stern as before.

Hearing the wizard's words, Green felt a little relieved.

In this interrogation room, Green was truly terrified.

"However, you must clearly explain the origin, process, magical knowledge involved, and inspiration for inventing and creating Venus, the goddess of love, to confirm that no one is truly funding you with knowledge. If you prove your innocence, the six academies will provide appropriate compensation for this unwarranted detention."

In fact, all the wizards present knew very well that the possibility of a wizard funding Green through knowledge was almost zero; this was merely a formality.

"Yes."

Green was overjoyed. Had they finally reached the final step?

This time, Green paused almost without hesitation. From his accidental acquisition of the "Hunter's Nose Modification and Scent Atlas" in Bisel City on the Eastern Coral Island, to his unwavering belief in researching it, to wasting two years after entering the academy upon seeing the phrase "Give me endless knowledge, and I will use myself as a fulcrum to leverage endless worlds," and then...

Green glanced discreetly in the direction of the Black Tower Wizarding Academy, at the wizard with a black cat perched on his shoulder.

"Um?"

The wizard snorted.

Without hesitation, Green quickly replied, "Later, in order to use the high-powered microscope and to raise enough magic stones to bribe your disciple Varo and this black cat... well, this black-haired gentleman, I suddenly thought of using my knowledge of scents to invent and sell perfumes. I only intended to earn twenty magic stones, but for some reason, these perfumes sold exceptionally well. Then, because of the Ripple Wizard incident, I signed that seventh-ring contract with Degan."

The fat man kept nodding outside the barrier.

"That's how it is! Because I had to make some achievements in the family trial, I accidentally discovered the wonder of this goddess Venus, who can awaken the feeling of first love in my memory, so I immediately signed this seven-ring contract."

Listening to the fat man's explanation, the wizard with the black cat perched on his shoulder slowly turned his head to look at the creature lying on his shoulder.

Although Green couldn't see the wizard's face clearly, he could imagine that the wizard must be asking questions with a murderous look on his face.

The black cat, however, seemed fearless, even sticking out its tongue in a human-like manner, and chuckled awkwardly, "Hehe, you don't use that microscope often anyway, it's just for show. It's better to let me and that kid Varo earn some extra money. You know, someone like me, a lazy black cat, can't earn magic stones like those wizard apprentices. Ah, but I'm so greedy..."

Although the black cat spoke so nonchalantly, it was inwardly roaring with near madness.

"Damn it, Varo! The last few times he clearly paid twenty magic stones, but he told me he paid ten and only gave me five! You bastard, you're finished!"

After the black cat spoke, only silence remained in the hall, a deathly stillness.

Mina, the Son of the Sun, stood outside the barrier, staring at Green in disbelief. At that moment, she felt as if she were in a dream.

This wizard apprentice, who stole his own trial rewards like a rat, actually found a unique way to earn magic stones and became a "pseudo-desperate one" in the trial.

This guy is much stronger than those three from Black Sota, especially that arrogant little blonde girl!

For a moment, Mina felt a strange sense of admiration for the seemingly helpless man in the barrier, as if she had seen an opponent of equal standing, and felt a sense of kinship and a strange sense of respect.

Suddenly, an uncontrollable, absurd feeling arose in Mina's heart, causing her eyes to burst forth with an astonishingly fiery light, and an uncontainable despair erupted.

I must have this man; he is mine!

Yes! That's it!

"good!"

A loud shout came from Mina's teacher, the Undying Fire Soul.

With a whoosh, the Undying Fire Soul's robes were instantly reduced to ashes by the raging flames, revealing a tall figure clad in crimson armor. A thick beard covered his face, making him look like a hairy primitive man.

The Undying Fire Soul looked at Green with admiration and shouted, "Haha, good lad! A mere little brat without a mentor was able to defeat Mina by relying on his own wisdom and luck. Mina lost the reward I left for her in this trial, which is her punishment for her arrogance."

After saying that, the Undying Fire Soul thought for a moment, then took out a crimson stone and threw it to Green.

"This Crimson Flame Stone is my compensation for this illegal detention."

Crimson Flame Stone?

Green thought about it for a moment, but he didn't know what the material was for. However, he instinctively sensed its value and happily put it away.

"It has been confirmed that the wizard apprentice Grimm, through his own wisdom, obtained the magic stone and purchased the wizarding artifact Pale Mask to participate in the trial. On behalf of the Labyrinth Wizarding Academy, I hereby declare him innocent and released."

"Ivory Castle confirmed..."

……

After a series of statements declaring Green innocent and releasing him, the six-star magic circle that had been binding Green's feet disappeared.

This made Green feel as if he had been transported to another world. His body felt light, and he slumped weakly into a chair, looking towards the wizard in the direction of the Black Tower Wizarding Academy.

Without experiencing an interrogation room of this caliber, a wizarding apprentice would never understand the agonizing oppression it evokes.

After all, there were twelve wizards conducting the interrogation from above!

"Green..."

The wizard from Black Tower Academy spoke softly, which made Green's heart clench. His relaxed body tensed up again as he nervously watched the mysterious wizard.

However, at this moment, the black cat suddenly jumped in front of Green and stood up in a human-like manner.

"Meow, old man, let me speak for you. Ahem, Grin, one of the three great deans of the prestigious Blacksota Wizarding Academy, the third-level archmage Peranos, is willing to take you as his disciple. Are you willing?"

"puff……"

Green's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets. The Dean of Blacksorta Wizarding Academy!

Level 3 Archmage!

He accepted me as his disciple!

A series of explosive pieces of information almost left Green speechless. He had learned the benefits of having a mentor personally guide him in wizarding knowledge during the novice trials. Now, with such a great level three wizard willing to take him as a disciple, Green had no time to hesitate. In his panic and excitement, he hurriedly performed the wizarding ritual.

"Mentor Peranos."

The black cat wagged its tail and jumped onto Peranos's shoulder again, saying triumphantly, "It's done."

"well!"

As Peranos's cloak, which concealed his body, slowly fell away, a face that Grimm would never forget came into view.

This……

It was as if all the organs had been stitched together with the crudest technique, leaving behind terrible scars that made the head on this aged face look like a ball about to explode.

What caught Green's attention even more was a snake-like tongue that would occasionally dart out of Peranos's mouth and then retract, as if observing the world with an unusual sense, just like Green's hunting nose.

Behind Peranos, another Black Tower wizard slowly said, "Little fellow, now that you've been accepted as a disciple by Dean Peranos, hurry up and make up for the three years you lost, and write your name in this Holy Tower Battle."

The wizard made no attempt to reveal his true identity and followed the other wizards from the academy as they slowly left the interrogation room.

A moment later, only Green, Peranos, and a black cat remained in the hall.

Peranos's stitched, grotesque face revealed an incredibly ugly smile; Green could even vaguely see the old wizard's teeth through the seams.

"Green, you are my third disciple. Your eldest sister, Youquan, is not on the Wizarding Continent for the time being, but you will meet her later. Your second senior brother is Varo, the one on the seventh floor of Black Tower. That kid is very interested in specimens of strange and unusual creatures from other worlds. I hope you can carry forward our lineage of witchcraft."

Green was overjoyed and quickly replied, "This disciple will do his utmost."

Peranos nodded in satisfaction.

"No rush. I'll give you seven days to go back to the academy and take care of your own affairs. Let me think about it... Which should I have you learn first: Dual-Force Magic, Poison Body Tempering, or the Endless Eye? By the way, Green, how are your knowledge of life sciences and anatomy?"

anatomy!?

Green looked fearfully at his mentor Peranos's ferocious face and cautiously said, "I have done some research in anatomy, and my research in life sciences is quite in-depth."

At this moment, the black cat interjected, "Let him learn the mixed poison body tempering first. The fish in the fish tank are almost ready, so they can be used as a catalyst. A young wizard like him should enjoy some good times. Hehe, after all, whether it's the dual-force repulsion magic or the Endless Eye modification, it will have some indelible effects on the body."

The black cat spoke meaningfully, seemingly implying that Green should enjoy his good looks as soon as possible.

(End of this chapter)