Chapter 99: With a Clear Goal, His Thoughts Unhindered
After leaving Hyde's home.
Ian's mood had completely changed.
If he had been somewhat relaxed before, now all he felt was how desperately short on time he was.
It could even be said that every single moment felt unbearably urgent.
"Within seven months, I must break through to Third-Rank Wizard Apprentice!"
Ian's gaze was firm.
As he walked, he pondered the conditions required to break through to a Third-Rank Wizard Apprentice.
The first was naturally the complete condensation of runes.
The Spirit Wind Rune and Tide Rune had already been fully condensed.
Before leaving the School, his Cornerstone Rune had been at 15 progress. But after a month, he had raised it to 25 at the mine.
There was still nearly 75 progress remaining.
Previously, even at full capacity, he could only raise it by 20 a month. Even if he maximized his resources and everything else, at most he could increase that to 25.
That would still take three months.
But he also had a Furnace Rune.
Ian's mouth twitched. That was absolutely impossible.
"No, it isn't impossible."
Ian's eyes flickered.
His talent was now at 500 points. If he could raise it to 600 and elevate it to first-class talent—
"Judging by the change from third-class to second-class, there may be great hope."
Ian's expression suddenly turned grave.
But could he raise his talent to 600 within four or five months?
He opened the panel—Skills.
```text [Skills: Zero-ring Lower Grade: Faint Glimmer (Master Level), Guidance Technique (Master Level), Wind of Traction (Master Level), Lionheart Knight Method (Expert 150/400))...
Zero-ring Middle Grade: Elemental Veins (Master Level), Wind Pressure (Master Level), Water Curtain Barrier (Master Level), Water Snake Bite (Master Level), Tornado Impact (Master Level), Chain Wind Blade (Master Level), Radiant