Again 3

A ninth-level apprentice at White Rock Woodland had to be capable of mastering and casting at least four zero-level spells, while also thoroughly mastering a wide range of languages and foundational subjects.

Thus, naturally, after multiple assessments, this young lady named Aurora had unwillingly stalled at fifth-level apprentice, where she had remained ever since.

Yes, more than half a year had passed, and she had made no progress at all. Her mana growth was also extremely slow. Although this had made Aurora increasingly irritable, it was all to no avail.

This was not her family's territory. The old mages of the organization could not be bothered with her at all. She had only been allowed to remain because her family donated tens of thousands of gold coins to the woodland every month without compensation.

"Isn't it just ninth-level apprentice? It won't take me long—next year! I'll definitely make it next year!" Aurora declared fiercely.

Just as the old mage onstage was issuing insignias to the ninth-level apprentices, a burst of enthusiastic applause came from the Mage Advancement Hall to one side.

"Congratulations."

"Congratulations, Mafaria."

"Advancing to a third-level mage at your age—you are the pride of all White Rock Woodland!"

"To celebrate my student's successful advancement, everyone attending the ceremony gets a treat! I'm paying for tonight's forest banquet!" Dora's hearty voice drifted over from the other hall.

"Welcome to the threshold of the intermediate ranks, Mafaria. From this day onward, many of the woodland's benefits and channels will gradually open to you. We look forward to your joining us."

One solemn and steady mage after another happily congratulated Lin Sheng on his successful advancement.

As the voices carried into the Apprentice Hall, many apprentices immediately turned to look in that direction.

"Hey, Aurora. That sounds like Mage Mafaria advancing