Obtain the Advanced Meditation Method

Ten days later.

Inside Francis's office in the Senior Advisors' area of the First-Ring Wizard zone of Lilith's Cottage, Locke walked in.

The Academy's organizational structure seemed rather flat, but there were seven Senior Advisors within Lilith's Cottage.

These seven Senior Advisors were each responsible for different Formal Wizards and their students, as well as the various departments and public facilities within Lilith's Cottage.

The vice deans and dean of Lilith's Cottage Academy were responsible for these seven Senior Advisors.

In a sense, Senior Advisor Francis was one of Lilith's Cottage's higher-ups.

However, authorizing the Advanced Meditation Method required the signatures and approval of all the Senior Advisors of Lilith's Cottage, as well as confirmation from at least one dean.

Senior Advisor Francis raised his head and looked at Locke. In Locke's eyes, he was an amiable old man with a white beard, dressed in a white wizard's robe and wearing a black Wizard Hat. His gaze was somewhat sharp, and for a moment, it seemed as if he were sizing Locke up. However, before Locke could confirm it, that sharp gaze had turned into a warm smile.

Locke remained vigilant inside, then bowed to Francis and said, "Good day, Mentor Francis."

"I am Locke Augustine."

"Teacher Sophia asked me to come and collect the Advanced Meditation Method."

Senior Advisor Francis turned his right palm upward and gestured toward the seat. "Sit."

After Locke sat down, he smiled and said, "This is our first time meeting, isn't it? Locke, have you been happy living at our Lilith's Cottage?"

Locke froze for a moment. He had not expected an Academy higher-up to suddenly ask him this question. Maintaining his caution, he said, "Yes. Lilith's Cottage possesses vast stores of magical knowledge, which has allowed me to improve rapidly."

Francis narrowed his