The Time for Promotion

So sleepy...

Using high-intensity magic also consumes a lot of mental energy.

Actually, I've been wandering around the town of Rayne almost all day since around 6 AM.

Then in the afternoon, I concentrated my energy and spent a lot of time cramming common knowledge from books.

And then in the evening, I practiced magic like crazy.

I should have been exhausted by now.

But in reality... Lu Cang actually felt okay so far.

I'm definitely very sleepy.

But I don't feel mentally exhausted.

Is this the improvement brought by being a Mage?

I'm already a Mage now.

It's only natural that my mental strength has improved.

But... I'm really sleepy, the kind of sleepy where I can just fall into a comfortable sleep.

The Advancement Hall wasn't open at night. Although Kumiloni could also preside over advancements, knocking on someone's door in the middle of the night would be too rude.

I'm certainly looking forward to becoming a Level 2 Mage.

But it's not something that has to happen right now.

In any case, I'll sleep first.

I'll deal with things after waking up.

After sleeping for a while.

Everything was calm.

Nothing unexpected happened, which made Lu Cang slightly relieved after waking up.

I've watched quite a few movies and read a lot of novels in my past life.

When there are unfinished matters, there's always a feeling that unexpected complications will arise.

It seems my worries were unnecessary.

It's been five days since I arrived in this world. Today, after getting out of bed again, I finally feel like I've integrated into this world.

Lu Cang looked in the mirror, flashed a confident smile, and silently encouraged himself, "Level 2 Mage, huh."

"Excellent!"

After washing up and tidying my clothes, I went downstairs.

Izpalut was in the hall again.

It seems like he always refreshes in the hall whenever I go out.

What a fixed NPC?

"Yo, Iz! Morning!"

Iz's breakfast today was pomegranate...

A strange breakfast.

But everyone in this world has different dietary habits, and Lu Cang respected that.

Lu Cang himself chose soy milk and biscuits.

There are no youtiao in this world...

So Lu Cang chose to substitute them with biscuits.

"Are you going to the Advancement Hall today?"

Kumiloni appeared from somewhere and joined the table very naturally.

Hmm...

Level 5 Healer -- Life Recreator.

After cramming common knowledge, Lu Cang also gained a deeper understanding of different professions.

"Haha, kid, you're actually going to level up to Level 2 so quickly!"

"Faster than Iz!"

Chicheng also popped out from somewhere.

He clearly wasn't here just now.

And this guy, sitting right next to me, acting completely familiar.

He drank someone else's alcohol, and then only showed up the next morning to say hello?

Kumiloni: "If Lu Cang is going to advance, I should go with him."

Chicheng enthusiastically chimed in: "Oh, oh, Kumiloni, are you personally presiding over the ceremony?"

Kumiloni spread her hands slightly: "After all, it can only be me."

"Kid, you're really lucky!" Chicheng said, patting Lu Cang on the back.

The force of the pat was so great that Lu Cang spat out the cookie he had just swallowed.

But suddenly, Chicheng froze.

"Wait... if you two are going with him for his advancement today, who's going to fight the Dark Wyrm?"

Kumiloni and Izpalut looked at Chicheng in unspoken agreement.

Chicheng blinked.

He sighed, then rolled up his sleeves again.

"Alright, alright, it seems only I, the invincible War Emperor, can go solo against the Dark Wyrm."

Kumiloni gave a faint, wry smile: "It's not exactly a solo mission, though. Obades will be going with you."

"With Obades there, there shouldn't be any problems."

Level 5 Warrior -- War Emperor.

Generally, the strongest warrior in a kingdom is Level 5.

As for Level 6 War Saints, there might not even be one in an entire continent.

The setup of this party was indeed unexpectedly luxurious.

Chicheng complained: "Speaking of which, you guys didn't show up yesterday when we agreed to go kill the Sky Wyrm together."

Kumiloni picked at her cheek, her gaze drifting, a look of apology on her face.

Oh~

Lu Cang observed their expressions.

So, Kumiloni, helping the old lady with her crops is more important than killing the Sky Wyrm in your eyes?

Speaking of which...

This warrior named Chicheng is looking for wyrms to kill every day.

"Never mind that Kumiloni didn't come, Iz didn't come either!"

"That was a Sky Wyrm! The kind that flies in the sky! You're letting one warrior go fight a wyrm that flies in the sky?"

As Chicheng spoke, his expression grew increasingly arrogant.

As if he had found some leverage, he leaned on the table and questioned the two of them.

Iz's gaze also began to drift...

"Magic, I've made a new discovery..."

"Huh?"

"A very important discovery..."

Lu Cang bit into a cookie soaked in soy milk, watching it all calmly.

Iz, even an 8-year-old kid like me can tell you're lying.

It's obvious you stood them up for something completely unimportant.

I never thought you were that kind of person, Iz.

"Alright, if it's an important discovery, then there's nothing we can do."

Huh?

He actually got away with it?

Chicheng! This guy is lying! His eyes aren't even looking at you!

He definitely wasn't researching magic yesterday!

"Fine, then I'll go kill the Dark Wyrm alone today."

No, there's also Obades.

Even though it never speaks and has no presence, it's still a member of your party.

Lu Cang really wanted to say it out loud.

But in the end, he just watched Chicheng's departing back, keeping his words to himself.

Lu Cang: "Um..."

"It's fine, Obades will go with him, you don't need to worry about him."

"Even though he's an idiot, he's still very strong."

"If it's just the Dark Wyrm, he'll be fine even if he's alone."

"Huh... is he that strong?"

"But I don't know how strong the Dark Wyrm is either."

"Let's go."

"The promotion hall should be open by now."

Lu Cang only then noticed that they had already finished eating.

They eat so fast.

Lu Cang quickly finished his soy milk and followed them.

[Promotion Hall]

It was also unexpectedly crowded.

"Is that Izpalut?"

"No way? He's here at the promotion hall?"

"Could he be about to be promoted to a Level 6 Mage?"

"Magic Saint?"

"Izpalut is going to be promoted to Magic Saint?!"

Izpalut's arrival was met with screams from the people around.

It seemed that Izpalut's promotion to Magic Saint would be a terrifying event.

"No... the promotion hall here shouldn't have the conditions for Iz to be promoted to Level 6."

"It might not be him being promoted."

"But he's with Kumiloni."

"Uh..."

The person who had just said it might not be Izpalut being promoted paused for a moment, then shouted in horror, "Holy crap! Izpalut is going to be promoted to a Level 6 Magic Saint!"

Izpalut, you really are famous...

Iz gave Lu Cang a helpless smile.

Iz led Lu Cang to the ritual personnel.

The ritual personnel nervously rubbed their hands, appearing somewhat awestruck by Izpalut's arrival.

"Please prepare the promotion ceremony for a Level 2 Mage for this child beside me."

The person speaking to Iz was an old man, who seemed to be the highest-ranking person here.

But he still appeared somewhat intimidated in front of Iz.

"You mean..."

"Him?"

The old man looked at Lu Cang.

"Yes, him."

The old man trembled, seeming to relax slightly, but also appearing to be regretful.

Perhaps he regretted losing the opportunity to preside over Izpalut's promotion ceremony to Magic Saint.

"Please come this way..."

When the surrounding crowd heard it wasn't Iz being promoted, they all seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, but Lu Cang could also feel a lot of disappointment from those around him.

Is Iz's promotion that terrifying?

Lu Cang followed the old man to a glowing crystal ball.

"Place your hand on it."

Hmm... as soon as I saw this crystal ball, I could guess that I would have to put my hand on it.

As expected.

Lu Cang did as he was told. After placing his hand on it, the crystal ball reflected a verdant color.

The elder, however, took a deep breath.

He looked at Iz and asked, "When did he get promoted to a Level 1 Mage?"

Iz: "The day before yesterday."

The day before yesterday?

You're saying this child is going to be promoted to Level 2 in just 3 days?