"Among you, only the outstanding ones can become my students!"
"This time, I will only take three students. First come, first served."
Before a group of wizard apprentices who had just finished their trial, a third-circle grand wizard was giving a speech.
Besides him, there were quite a few other third-circle grand wizards present, including Charles.
This time, the Trial Plane had been overseen by Sage Webster.
Therefore, in theory, aside from apprentices who already had teachers, all the other apprentices would be assigned to his faction.
Charles and the other third-circle grand wizards had come to select students.
Not every grand wizard was good at, or enjoyed, teaching students.
Some grand wizards were rather reclusive and disliked teaching students. Many matters were handled through servants instead.
Charles had once been recruited in this manner as well, but back then, he had directly become a wizard and had Anderson as his teacher, so he skipped this stage.
These wizard apprentices would basically become wizards soon, making this the perfect opportunity for Charles to recruit people.
The other grand wizards had greater seniority, so they spoke first.
Then, it was finally Charles's turn.
Charles slowly stepped onto the stage.
This time, his ambitions were great. No matter how many students came, he would not fear taking them in, so he planned to display his strength.
He stood on the stage, looking down at the apprentices below.
Then, his form rapidly changed as he transformed into the bloodline of a powerful Balor.
Dark scales and armor, Abyssal flames that burned without cease.
The Fear Radiance was confined within the range of his body and was not imposed upon the apprentices.
Yet that savage demon form still left many apprentices staring in stunned fascination.
"Balor!"
"How could this kid possess such a demon