Star Hall.
As the cradle of Second Ring Wizards at Elemental Mysteries Academy, the core area housed an oversized Elemental Pool.
It had reached the Peak Second Ring.
Only core members could apply to use this Elemental Pool, and it was not open to any other Wizards at other times.
Applications for its use also required waiting in line.
But as the number one core member, Ian naturally had the damned privilege of cutting straight to the front.
"My lord, the Elemental Pool has been sealed for three months. The elements inside have reached their peak, and you may use it at any time."
His personal assistant, Beatrice, spoke respectfully to Ian.
Ahead lay a sealed-off area. Several Wizards were activating Witchcraft Artifacts to awaken the Elemental Pool.
Ian looked in that direction.
Beatrice immediately explained from beside him.
"The Academy's Elemental Pool for breakthroughs has been fitted with many auxiliary Wizard Arrays to help Wizards advance. This is also the greatest benefit that only core members of the Academy can enjoy. The Elemental Pool has more than a dozen channels. Generally speaking, ordinary core members can only open a few, but as the First Chief, my lord, all your channels have been opened."
"I see."
Ian had not expected being number one to come with such benefits. It could only be said that status in the Academy determined resources; that was absolutely true.
"My lord, all the Wizard Arrays have been activated. You may enter now."
The Alchemist responsible for inspections ahead came over and said.
"Alright."
Ian nodded, but did not enter immediately. Only after confirming that there were no problems did he walk inside.
"How dense!"
The moment Ian entered the Elemental Pool, his eyes widened.
Before him was an area spanning several hundred square meters, with