A New Mission

"Exchange students???"

Zhang Yang's eyes widened, his face full of confusion.

He had long known this world was dangerous. He had known it ever since he learned, after transmigrating, that this world had Metropolis and Stark Industries.

But he had never expected the sacred land of magic, Kamar-Taj, to have changed as well.

They even had exchange students?

And... exchange students from those famous places?

Hogwarts, a legendary European school of magic. It was home to the legendary wizard Albus Dumbledore and the terrifying Dark Lord Voldemort. But what it was most famous for was undoubtedly the Killing Curse—Avada Kedavra...

Atlantis, the legendary underwater city. Its ruler wielded the Trident of Neptune and was revered by all creatures as the Sea King. His water magic was unfathomable, and even their technological development had focused on applying magic to everyday life.

Asgard, the current ruler of the Nine Realms. Its use of light energy had reached unparalleled heights, while its queen was a renowned master of magic throughout the Nine Realms, especially skilled in Illusion Magic. Her son Loki, whom she had taught, was known as the God of Trajectories.

All three places had their own unique qualities, yet they had come to Asgard as exchange students... Kamar-Taj truly deserved its reputation as a sacred land of magic.

"The exchange students' classroom will be elsewhere. I'll submit an application to the higher-ups."

Mage Hamill patted Zhang Yang on the shoulder. "They... are monsters too. I believe you'll get along well."

"Thank you, Mage Hamill."

Zhang Yang gave a mage's salute and began looking forward to tomorrow.

At midnight, the Ancient One's Sanctum was brightly lit.

The Sorcerer Supreme, the Ancient One, sat at the head of the table. Below her sat her two most accomplished disciples, the two strongest mages in Kamar-Taj at present.

One was Kaecilius, once a genius mage. He had already reached the peak of the Temple Mage realm and was just one step away from crossing the threshold into the Sorcerer Supreme realm!

The other was the disciple who had followed the Ancient One the longest. Although his talent fell short of Kaecilius's, he too had reached the peak of the Temple Mage realm.

Below them were Temple Mage-level figures from the various Sanctums, such as Wang, formerly of the Hong Kong Sanctum; Daniel, who guarded London; Drumm, who guarded New York; and Mage Hamill, whose strength had greatly declined due to his missing limbs.

"That's the situation."

Mage Hamill recounted Zhang Yang's performance from that day, his tone filled with emotion. "I have never seen such a gifted young man. As long as he is given time, he will eventually cross the threshold of a Temple Mage and enter the realm of the Sorcerer Supreme."

"Hmph."

Hamill's words displeased Kaecilius, who was also a genius. He snorted coldly and was about to speak when the Ancient One tapped the table, cutting him off. "So you suggest that he join the exchange student class?"

Hamill said, "Yes. I have nothing left to teach him."

The Ancient One looked at the others. "What do you think?"

"I agree."

Mordo was the first to speak. "Zhang Yang is simply too monstrous. In the future, he will surely become a powerful force against invasions from other dimensions. The stronger he becomes, the better."

"I object."

After Mordo spoke, Kaecilius also opened his mouth. His eyes were full of displeasure. "He has merely mastered Kamar-Taj's spells. We still cannot be certain how effective he will be in actual combat. Letting him learn other types of magic may lead to him biting off more than he can chew."

"I agree."

Wang spoke. "Everyone knows Mage Hamill's character. He has always been meticulous. Since he says Zhang Yang has mastered Kamar-Taj's spells, then that should be the truth. It would be too wasteful to continue with the curriculum we originally prepared for someone like him."

"I have a suggestion."

Mage Daniel of the London Sanctum spoke. "The Dark Dimension wormhole suppressed by the London Sanctum has shown some unusual activity. We can have Zhang Yang join the students who are about to graduate and those applying for early graduation. We can use the early graduation mission as an assessment to see whether he truly qualifies to join Kamar-Taj's most special monster class."

Mage Drumm, who guarded the New York Sanctum, spoke. "I agree with Daniel."

Wang said, "Seconded."

Hamill said, "Seconded."

Mordo said, "Seconded."

After thinking for a moment, Kaecilius also said, "Seconded."

The Ancient One tapped the table. "Since everyone agrees, Mage Hamill will notify Zhang Yang and see whether he is willing to participate."

Mage Hamill nodded. "Yes."

"Good. Let us proceed to the next matter."

"..."

Zhang Yang's matter was merely an appetizer. It was not worth the Ancient One summoning everyone for a meeting. The meeting lasted a long time and did not end until the sun rose the next day.

From that day onward, the Three Sanctums entered a state of combat readiness.

Of course, this had little to do with the Mage Apprentices who had just entered Kamar-Taj. Kamar-Taj continued operating as it had before.

Before morning class even began, Zhang Yang was stopped by Mage Hamill.

After telling Zhang Yang about what had been discussed the previous day, Mage Hamill said, "That is the situation. The graduation assessment is dangerous. If you are unwilling to take part, I can understand."

"Ding, mission triggered."

"1: A real man never compromises in the face of danger. Take the assessment and see whether those so-called monsters are qualified to be mentioned in the same breath as the host. After completing the assessment and joining the Special Class, reward: Multicast!"

"2: A person should know how to protect himself, develop quietly, and stun the world with a single brilliant feat in the end. Do not take the assessment. Reward: [Quiet Development] title. (Title effect: reduces the host's presence by 30%.)"

To be honest, both mission rewards were quite good in their own ways.

There was no need to mention Multicast. Given Zhang Yang's current situation, as long as he did not exceed his body's limit, casting magic any number of times would cost him nothing.

The [Quiet Development] title was also appearing as a mission reward for the first time. Zhang Yang had many ideas about its effect, but to him, it was not particularly important.

Most importantly, this world was filled with danger. Sooner or later, he had to learn to adapt to it rather than run away from it.

Running away could not change the consequences of the Snap.

Running away would only make a person cowardly, afraid to resist.

Zhang Yang was not afraid of danger. Having lived two lives, he understood that some things could not be solved by running away. He had to learn to face them.

Therefore, Zhang Yang nodded firmly at Mage Hamill. "When?"

"Today."

Mage Hamill nodded. "Gather at the teleportation hall at three in the afternoon."

"Don't be late."

"Don't worry."