Four days later, the magic convoy finally returned to the foot of Golden Crown Mountain.
Although Golden Crown Mountain had not changed much, all the wizards were clearly immersed in an atmosphere of joy. The difference could be seen from the few rudimentary wizard markets and Wizard Towns at the mountain's base.
Even Golden Crown Mountain, which was accustomed to constant bustle, seemed to have finally slowed down a little. Celebratory decorations hung outside the doors throughout Wizard Town.
The magic carriage stopped at the foot of Golden Crown Mountain. As Locke stepped down, he sensed a familiar Magic Pressure. He got out and saw Williams, whose Magic Pressure had reached 1,100, and Gregor, whose Magic Pressure had already reached 800.
The two seemed to have been waiting at the mountain's base for some time. Someone had likely told them that he and Golden Crown Mountain's school team would return today.
When Williams saw Locke step down from the carriage, delight flashed through her eyes. "Teacher..."
She was about to speak when she suddenly froze in place.
Locke looked at Williams and nodded slightly, his gaze full of approval. "Williams, you've become a Formal Wizard. Congratulations."
"On the long road of seeking truth, you have finally taken your first step."
Becoming a Formal Wizard was merely the beginning of the long road toward truth.
Wizard Apprentices were still only at the stage of learning and applying knowledge. They did not amount to much.
Locke praised her. "Your progress has been very fast. You became a Formal Wizard less than a year after coming to study under me."
"You truly are a genius."
Locke sincerely felt that way.
Williams truly deserved her title as Golden Crown Mountain's Child of the Element. Her talent, comprehension, diligence, and way of thinking were all