Chapter 229: The Reason
In the square of New Noren Academy Branch, David, like a giant of steel, exchanged greetings with the upright Benjamin.
There was no excessive small talk, nor any unnecessary politeness.
At their level, time and efficiency mattered far more than hollow formalities.
A meeting of gazes and a confirmation of soul auras were enough to convey all necessary information.
Afterward, neither said anything more. They simply nodded in tacit understanding.
Their bodies transformed into two streaks of light at the same time, shooting up from the ground and instantly tearing through the azure canopy of the Eloria Plane. They flew off together, leaving the Academy, which was still under construction.
They sped toward the location where the "Illegal Wizard" had last appeared according to the mission intelligence.
The high-altitude currents were easily pushed aside by the energy shields surrounding them, producing sharp howls.
The ground rapidly receded beneath their feet, blurring into patches of color.
Along the way, they compared the intelligence on their terminals while exchanging their respective findings.
During this process, Benjamin grew curious and asked, "David, why did you come to take this mission?"
"Logically speaking, for Wizards like us who have only just advanced, the best choice should be to remain at our respective bases, carefully consolidate our realms, and accumulate knowledge."
Benjamin's words were not without basis.
This was the common understanding among Wizards of the Logistics Department, and indeed among the vast majority of Wizards with even a little ambition.
A stable foundation was far more important than rash exploration.
Moreover, a Wizard's power came from wisdom and knowledge. Advancement did not necessarily mean an increase in power, and recklessly going out on missions could easily end in disaster. From Benjamin's current perspective, if circumstances allowed, a newly advanced Level