Wizard Contracts and Emotional Constraints

The information Gray had revealed made Wang Ya frown slightly as he pondered it.

His plan was to seek out Wizard Yis for an Admission Ticket and enter Umbral Wizard Academy after mastering that portion of Basic Supernatural Knowledge. The prerequisite was that these changes could not affect his plan.

Gray stuck a finger into his nostril, picked his nose, and wiped the booger along the underside of the table. "The reason for the disappearances is unclear. Quite a few people have even been missing for two or three days. It'd be much easier if there were witnesses."

He said seriously, "No matter how strict Wizard Yis is, I believe he'll investigate and deal with it."

Wang Ya did not speak to dampen Gray's spirits. Recalling the middle-aged man in the Purple Wizard Robe—cold as ice and unapproachable—anyone would have found him difficult to deal with, rigid, and indifferent.

Even Wizard Tuta's somewhat horrifying face seemed a little friendlier by comparison.

That was only if such incidents had happened on Ancient Forest Mountain. If the rules had not been violated, Wizard Yis would only turn a blind eye. Wang Ya also could not understand why, when these Wizard Freshmen were all fresh blood of The Umbral Expanse, they were simply left unattended after they might have come to harm. As long as he investigated, it should not have been any secret to Wizard Yis.

"Next time, I'll introduce you to two friends," Gray said as he left.

Wang Ya gave a casual acknowledgment, his mind still considering whether these changes would affect him. There were still two days until the Eye of Truth finished analyzing the Vast Sea Meditation Method. After that, he would use the Eye of Truth to assist in mastering that Basic Supernatural Knowledge and speed up his progress.

No matter what, he should make some preparations in advance. For some reason, he had a premonition that the disappearance cases would not end so quickly.

"Lady Anna, are we really going to establish the Wizard Mutual Aid Association? Right now, all the freshmen on Ancient Forest Mountain are on edge because of those inexplicable disappearances."

Lafayette wore a somewhat hesitant expression as he and several Wizard Freshmen followed the graceful figure ahead of them along a pebble path.

Anna frowned. She had heard about the disappearances, and those who had vanished were even freshmen with Top Aptitude. She had worried about herself before, until Moxi came to her door and suggested they weather the crisis together. As long as there were enough people, the black hand behind the scenes would not be able to strike at them.

Their first meeting at the Welcome Party had led, after they got to know one another, to a budding ambiguity as naturally as water flowing into a channel. She had also come to understand the terror of the Bailin Wizard Family—their foundation was exceptionally profound, and they even had several Third-level Wizard Apprentices.

In Ancient Forest Wizard City, the Three Great Wizard Families stood at the upper levels of the Pyramid, controlling the flow of immensely vast Supernatural Resources.

Anna wanted to establish the Wizard Mutual Aid Association not only because of her cooperation with Moxi, but also for her own sake. On one hand, it would help deal with the current situation; there was safety in numbers, after all. On the other hand, the two sides were unequal. With no foundation whatsoever, could she truly take root deep within Moxi's heart like Arthur had? That remained a question.

She was clever. She could see that the Wizard Mutual Aid Association would be of considerable use to Moxi. If she became the president of the Wizard Mutual Aid Association, one of its leaders, she should have enough bargaining chips to stand on equal footing with Moxi. Some of the Bailin Family's resources might even be poured into her.

This was also one of her primary goals. Whether it was wizardry experience or Supernatural Knowledge, she needed it all.

No matter how high one's Wizard Aptitude was, resources were still needed as support.

This troubled her greatly. The difficulty of Fire Sun Star Wizardry had exceeded even her understanding.

Even the easiest Mid-level Wizardry was still Mid-level Wizardry.

Her weak foundation in Basic Supernatural Knowledge simply could not support her continued mastery of this wizardry.

Naturally, Anna had never read the books on the bookshelves in the wizard residence. In fact, since arriving at Ancient Forest Mountain, she had spent scarcely any days living in the wizard residence, throwing herself heart and soul into the game of winning Moxi's affection.

In her understanding, as long as she had the support of a Wizard Family's resources, she would certainly be able to master and cast 'Fire Sun Star' Wizardry and pass the assessment.

"Lafayette, that is precisely why we need the Wizard Mutual Aid Association." Anna's gentle voice echoed out. "Of course, the Wizard Mutual Aid Association cannot do without all of you either. Some freshmen from Wizard Families will join the Wizard Mutual Aid Association, and even the Wizard Families behind them will pour resources into the association."

The several Wizard Freshmen immediately grew excited, praising Anna for her outstanding ability and profound wisdom.

Lafayette's face flushed red. "I definitely won't disappoint your trust, Lady Anna!!"

Quite a few Wizard Freshmen had gathered at Ancient Forest Pavilion. They had come as promised to join the Wizard Mutual Aid Association. Moxi and several other freshmen from Wizard Families watched the red-haired girl at the center of the crowd as she lobbied with effortless ease. The establishment of the Wizard Mutual Aid Association was probably already a foregone conclusion.

A family freshman with a head full of blue hair smiled and said, "Moxi, your luck with women isn't bad. This woman seems quite capable too."

The corners of Moxi's lips curved upward as he chuckled. "Perhaps. But with her handling things for us, she might even do better than we would ourselves. Isn't that a good thing?"

Yet as he looked at Anna's back, there was a trace of mockery in his eyes. As a Direct Lineage Member of the Bailin Family, what he had encountered and experienced was beyond the imagination of this insignificant woman. This so-called game of affection could only have continued because he wanted to play along with her.

Between Wizards, there were no feelings—only interests.

Still, this woman was truly useful, and easy to satisfy. He had effortlessly coaxed plenty of information out of her.

As for this ambiguous relationship sustained by feelings, Moxi could not help wanting to laugh even now. Too stupid—stupid beyond measure. Without paying any resources or benefits at all, he had tricked her into becoming free labor. Even that swan-like neck of hers was about to bow down; he merely needed to apply a little more force.

In Ancient Forest Wizard City, even a slightly higher-end courtesan with the background of a Wizard descendant would cost no less than one Magic Stone.

The amusement in Moxi's eyes deepened. Island natives were foolish and backward. They probably had never even heard of something like a Wizard Contract.

When Wizards dealt with one another, without the guarantee of a Wizard Contract, no matter how much was said or how many promises were made, it was all useless.

"Moxi, haven't we made this a little too big? There wasn't even a precedent for a Wizard Mutual Aid Association among the previous batch of apprentices." The Blue-Haired Youth hesitated, but ultimately spoke.

Moxi was unconcerned. "Cardi 'The Purple Gold Flower,' you're really becoming more cowardly with age. Are you afraid of Wizard Yis? We haven't violated any rules, have we?"

Moxi smiled broadly. Besides, the Three Great Wizard Families were united, and the Antun Family in particular even had influence in The Umbral Expanse. Wizard Yis had merely been parachuted in. As long as they did not break the rules, he could not suppress the local snakes.

That had always been the convention!