[Skill: First Ring: Blazing Flame Grip (Beginner 1/100)]
Looking at the skill displayed on the skill panel, Ian felt a wave of dazed disbelief in his room.
Three months had passed since Ian obtained this sorcery.
"Three months..."
Ian took a deep breath, a headache welling up inside him.
Compared to zero-ring sorcery, first-ring sorcery was still far too difficult—especially the core runes. Even with all his Mental Power, he could only observe them for a few minutes.
This was something only an Official Wizard could study.
"But when advancing to a first-ring wizard, I'll need to imprint a first-ring sorcery. So no matter what, I have to raise it to Proficient, or even Mastery."
Ian felt a pang of melancholy.
He was not particularly short on resources for advancement, but mastery of sorcery was essential.
If he rashly chose to advance without sufficient proficiency, there was a high chance of failure. That was not a price he could afford to pay.
So he had to proceed steadily.
"Still, at least I've reached Beginner. I can improve it gradually."
Ian took a deep breath.
Then he slowly rose to his feet.
Today was the beginning of another month, and he was preparing to head to the Four Symbols Academy.
Very soon.
Following the familiar road, Ian arrived at the familiar Castle No. 3.
Several people had already arrived inside the castle. After nodding to them, Ian waited off to the side.
A while later.
Andre arrived as well, followed by El. She did not so much as glance at Ian and the others.
Soon, the Official Wizards arrived in quick succession, followed by Kieran!
As before, Kieran spoke while everyone else listened.
This time, he mainly discussed the degree of mastery required over first-ring sorcery when advancing to the first