Wizard Continent! Arrival!

The seawater was drawn together, forming a swirling, converging mass. Vast Water Elemental Particle Energy poured from the Wizardry Scroll and merged into it.

Within the twenty-meter area it enveloped, water pressure like that of the deep sea took shape. It was not merely the body that would be crushed—the internal organs would suffer severe damage as well.

Hiss! Hiss!

The seawater gradually changed, becoming saturated with corrosiveness. The Azure Spirit Thousand-Eyed Jellyfish churned the waves, unable to endure such a drastic shift in its surroundings.

The eyeballs floating on the surface shut their eyes, and it even began to let out agonized screeches.

One tentacle after another stretched up from beneath the water, lashing at the surface in an attempt to break this extreme, harsh environment.

As time passed, the corrosive liquid would continue to increase. Only after the particle energy within this area had completely dissipated would the high-pressure and corrosive effects vanish.

Wang Ya knew it was time to leave. Though this wizardry was powerful, it was still not enough to kill the Azure Spirit Thousand-Eyed Jellyfish. It was more of a binding, enemy-trapping type of wizardry.

His right hand slowly rose. A black shadow circled down from above, and Wang Ya grabbed Harak's right talon, easily allowing himself to be lifted into the air and carried away from the area.

Although he had lost a Mid-level Wizardry Scroll, Wang Ya had gained something more important: he had regained his Wizard Heart.

How many wizards had gained power only to lose themselves within it, ending in utter ruin?

After returning to the Wizard Ship, Wang Ya's thoughts grew increasingly rational. He quickly crossed the deck and entered the cabin.

He felt he could be bolder. There was no need to continue participating in Sea Beast Hunts; Harak's hunting was more than enough to cover his daily needs.

There was no question of exposure. Entering Umbral Wizard Academy and becoming an official freshman required Supernatural Nurturing wizardry as proof in the first place.

The Wizard Ship was about to pass through its final few sea regions. The Wizard Continent was no longer far away.

In this final stretch of time, cultivating the Wizard Meditation Method and mastering Wizard Knowledge were more important than continuing to waste time on unnecessary Sea Beast Hunts.

The more he strengthened his own foundation and power, the more calmly he would be able to face everything the outside world threw at him.

After the Azure Spirit Thousand-Eyed Jellyfish incident, his way of thinking had changed considerably.

No one could avoid making mistakes forever, but one could correct them in advance and achieve a perfection without regrets.

For now, Wang Ya would not study the Aegis Secret Record. Priority had to be given to the Legacy Wizardry Book first.

He lacked foundational Supernatural Knowledge, making him ill-suited to study the unfamiliar Supernatural Knowledge of Battle Body Wizards.

When it came to weighing gains and losses, making choices, he saw things very clearly.

Notice: Parsing the third rune of the Vast Sea Meditation Method. Estimated time: ten days.

Compared with the second Wizard Rune, the difficulty had increased further.

Over the following days, Wang Ya immersed himself completely in Wizard Knowledge.

Harak was entrusted with obtaining the food needed for daily life.

He was no longer seen at Sea Beast Hunts, nor did he visit the Automated Restaurant again.

Naturally, the Wizard Freshmen paid no attention to someone drifting outside the group. The Wizard Exchange Meeting continued as usual, cups raised and exchanged amid merriment and delight.

Anna, with her fiery red hair like a blooming rose, confidently accepted praise and flattery. Yet there was little joy on her face; her expression remained calm.

Of course, Gray, who had likewise chosen Supernatural Nurturing wizardry, came knocking on Wang Ya's door.

"I haven't seen hide nor hair of you for seven days. I even thought something had happened to you—like Arthur before. You nearly scared me to death."

When he saw Wang Ya after the door opened, neatly dressed and in excellent spirits, he still could not stop himself from shouting.

Then his tone abruptly rose into a cry of surprise. "No way, Wang Ya—your Nurtured Creature can actually catch its own food outside? And it even brings it back for you?"

Harak fluttered in through the window, flapping its wings, and tossed several plump White Scale Fish onto the floor.

Gray's eyes widened as though he had witnessed something utterly unbelievable.

That fat Lizard he served like an ancestor only knew how to lounge lazily on the floor all day, opening its mouth when food arrived and shitting wherever it pleased. His gaze instantly turned resentful. Why was the difference so enormous?

Gray asked uncertainly, "Could it be that your nurturing wizardry has already reached fifty percent completion?"

The black speckled sheen on Harak's feathers could render it invisible and block the perception of Low-level Wizards.

Without waiting for Wang Ya to answer, Gray continued, "My Kobik's nurturing wizardry is only around one-third complete. Your Harak doesn't look much different in size or appearance, so I can't really tell—but it feels a lot smarter."

"No, I need to properly train Kobik too. I'll make it catch fish for me."

This small interruption did not disturb Wang Ya much. After closing the door, a thoughtful expression appeared on his face.

He had always felt that Gray, the only person on the ship he could count as a friend, was not as simple as he appeared.

Fine blue glimmers flashed through his pupils.

The other man's particle energy and physical strength had grown somewhat too quickly. It did not match the rate at which Wizard Aptitude should improve.

He shook his head, clearing away those thoughts. It had nothing to do with him. Everyone had their own opportunities.

What mattered most now was mastering the final wizardry, Scarlet Heat.

Once the meditative construction of the third Wizard Rune was complete, it would at least raise his particle energy to the point where it could support casting two spells, greatly increasing his strength.

The former represented the completion of the first part of the Legacy Wizardry, allowing him to unlock the subsequent advanced sections of wizardry knowledge.

Time flowed by, and a month passed in the blink of an eye.

Amid a rumbling roar, the Wizard Ship gradually came to a stop.

The Wizard Freshmen emerged from the cabins and stepped onto the deck, staring in awe at the vast Wizard Continent in the distance. It stretched boundlessly beyond sight, their faces filled with excitement and fervor.

Through his room's window, Wang Ya gazed at the Wizard Continent, anticipation in his eyes.

The Wizard Continent—arrival!