Why me?

Chapter 16: Why Me?

Zhao Xu's expression remained calm, as if this situation hadn't exceeded his expectations.

But inside, his heart was in turmoil as he continued to ponder.

Potential Points?

This seemingly extra bonus gift for the account was what the person in front of him truly valued?

"Can you explain?" Zhao Xu asked.

The forums in his previous life covered everything, but Zhao Xu had never seen any mention of Potential Points.

Even after transmigrating, he hadn't heard anyone utter the term.

Otherwise, how could a Level 5 Warrior like Zhao Xu know the names of various Level 9 spells?

It was only when people on Earth were bored, chatting and bragging about their experiences.

"It's actually a special talent. Its possessor gains Potential Points with each level-up. By consuming these points, they can recover spell slots and the usage count of some class abilities."

Zhao Xu listened, confused. Recovering spell slots was indeed remarkable, and increasing the usage count of class abilities was even more so.

At least he didn't know of any other way to achieve this.

But no matter how earth-shattering it was, it couldn't change the fact that it was only a few Potential Points per level.

A person before reaching Legendary, at Level 20, even with 5 points per level, would have at most 100 points. How far could that go?

"I've noticed you're like someone from our world, very sensitive to the significance of these numbers," Antinoa suddenly said.

"If it's only a few points per level, then yes. Therefore, those with Potential Points were very obscure in the past. At most, they just had a few more tricks than other adventurers."

"Until a certain Legendary Mage researched a spell to gain additional Potential Points, and it was only a Level 5 spell, everything changed."

Zhao Xu immediately understood: gaining additional Potential Points?

Wouldn't that be equivalent to infinite spell slots?

Infinite uses of class abilities?

Zhao Xu could barely imagine how terrifying a mage would be if they could fight and escape, had ways to deal with various situations, possessed various trigger methods, and had infinite sustain.

Just the simplest tactic of opening a portal to come over, fight a wave, use up their spells, and then use the portal to escape could wear down most opponents.

Arthur's HP didn't regenerate automatically. It required long rests, healing, or inherent rapid healing abilities, even for monsters.

Everyone played by the rules.

Zhao Xu suddenly understood.

The organization, the Final Scroll, needed people like him, who possessed Potential Points, to become a sharp, infinitely mobile blade.

"It's just that I'm too low-level right now," Zhao Xu said, rubbing his head.

In his heart, he harbored secret anticipation.

If divine artifacts that directly granted levels upon reading existed, even if not elsewhere, an organization like the Final Scroll would surely have them.

He hoped he could read eight of them and directly level up to Level 9, allowing him to cast Level 5 spells.

"Don't worry, as long as you join us, we will naturally provide you with ample means to ensure you can level up to become a Legendary Mage," Antinoa said.

Although Zhao Xu told himself to remain calm, his heart couldn't help but beat faster uncontrollably.

"As for the organization's other requirements, they are quite distant for you, and rights and obligations correspond. Therefore, I'll explain them to you slowly when you reach a higher level," Antinoa said, unfazed that she sounded like a recruiter for an underground organization.

"Did you decide to accept me before I walked into the portal?" Zhao Xu asked.

"Strictly speaking, it was the moment you stepped out of the portal."

Zhao Xu's pupils widened slightly.

The moment he stepped out of the portal was precisely when he changed his faith to the Goddess of Magic.

He had initially thought his possession of Potential Points had been discovered early, and the black-robed mage was the greeter.

It seemed he had underestimated the situation.

How could they possibly let him into the Final Scroll organization before his faith was clearly established?

Even so, Zhao Xu was amazed by the speed of the Final Scroll.

From bringing him out of the portal to the dormitory, the entire process took less than 15 minutes.

Within this time, the Final Scroll had completed the paperwork, directly intervened in the basic management of the Mage Association, and assigned Antinoa, a member of the Final Scroll, as his mentor.

Zhao Xu had no doubt that the immensely mysterious organization, the Final Scroll, could accomplish all of this.

But completing it in 20 minutes was completely beyond the realm of reason.

Even in Earth's information age, hiring someone might not even involve completing an interview in 20 minutes.

No.

Zhao Xu suddenly realized.

It wasn't that the organization's efficiency was too high, but rather—

The Goddess of Magic had been watching him all along.

Or rather, the moment he switched his faith to the Goddess of Magic, her gaze fell upon him once more.

He, who was originally a piece that needed further observation, was immediately placed on the chessboard.

Only by the will of the Goddess of Magic, without any discussion, was he selected.

Risk and opportunity existed side-by-side; this was Zhao Xu's current reality.

Joining the organization would undoubtedly draw him into the schemes of countless factions, which conflicted with his idea of self-preservation.

However, only with the care of such a large organization could he receive the strongest and most powerful resource support.

Zhao Xu knew very clearly how much he struggled just to learn a powerful Feat when he was a Warrior.

Hoarding skills was not exclusive to Earth.

It was even more so for Mage Feats; to learn them, one needed to be in an organization.

Otherwise, why would the vast majority of Mages bother joining an organization?

Especially since Feats expired if not learned.

"Mentor, what should I do next?"

Once Zhao Xu made up his mind, he obediently began to follow his superior's arrangements.

"You don't need to do anything. We won't need you until you reach level 9."

"However, your career path and all the Feats you learn will be planned by us," Antinoa said.

"No problem. But can you tell me about my future arrangements?" Zhao Xu asked with a grin, revealing his teeth.

Players might still think this was an NPC infringing on their right to choose.

But Zhao Xu, who knew the truth, wished they would arrange the entire set of equipment for him.

"Very good. After you complete your training here and become a level 1 Mage, go downstairs and complete the Priest training as well. Then, when you can level up, come back here, and I'll tell you how to become a Scroll Scholar at level 2. From then on, all your divine caster classes will advance along the Scroll Scholar path."

"As for your advancement, we'll talk about that when you reach level 5,"

Antinoa said, word by word.