Nova Selection

At first glance, the Flying Pumpkin and the Accelerated Flying Pumpkin looked identical.

But someone who knew Flying Pumpkins well enough could spot the differences on closer inspection.

As the special envoy overseeing the Arcane Botany research labs, Ulala was no novice. She was a Third-Level Arcane Botany Wizard.

Third-Level Arcane Botany Wizards were rare in the Tower of Dawn.

Even among First-Rank Wizard Apprentices, only a few held a Level Three Wizard profession.

A Third-Level Arcane Botany Wizard had extensive experience and a broad base of knowledge.

Ulala quickly picked out the subtle details that confirmed it was indeed an Accelerated Flying Pumpkin.

"This really is an Accelerated Flying Pumpkin," Ulala said. "And it's been cultivated very well."

"Once it matures, it should be a high-quality Accelerated Flying Pumpkin at this rate."

Pella looked surprised. "Cultivating Accelerated Flying Pumpkins on a large scale is one of the hardest problems among the improved Flying Pumpkin varieties."

"I wonder whether Leo solved that problem or simply happened to grow a high-quality Accelerated Flying Pumpkin."

Ulala's expression turned thoughtful. "I think Leo solved the cultivation problem."

"Look at how the arcane plants are arranged in this field."

"It's different from the way Flying Pumpkins are usually cultivated."

"It looks more like an arrangement designed to solve the difficulties of cultivating Accelerated Flying Pumpkins."

At that, Pella's eyes flickered.

Leo was now a member of her lab. Could she turn this into an achievement for the lab?

Ulala suddenly said, "Wizard Pella, Leo cultivated this Flying Pumpkin variety outside his research projects at the Pella Research Lab, didn't he?"

It sounded less like a question than a warning.

Pella hurriedly put the idea out of her mind. "Yes, Special Envoy Ulala. This is research Leo conducted outside his assigned work."

Ulala nodded in