Wizards with Long Lifespans

"The reason the Uriel Gathering has set its sights on us is because Mentor Esmond has gone missing. If Mentor Esmond returns during this period, the Uriel Gathering's schemes will crumble without a blow."

Leo asked, "In that case, we probably don't need to worry for now about the Uriel Gathering replacing us and becoming a large-scale gathering, right?"

Fia shook her head upon hearing this, disagreeing with Leo's view.

Fia said, "Wizard Leo, that's far too naive. Wizards have long lifespans. To us Wizard Apprentices, three to five years is merely the blink of an eye."

"You should know that a single magical plant research project can take one to three years. If we let down our guard against the Uriel Gathering just like that—"

"They may very well succeed."

"That's true."

Hearing Leo and Fia's conversation, Ilis looked at the two Wizards from the Uriel Gathering with hostility in her eyes.

At that moment, Sono and the other person walked toward Leo's group.

"Hello, Leo."

When Sono saw Leo, he greeted him with a smile. "It's been a while. Your mental energy has risen quite a bit again."

"You're not doing too badly yourself, Sono."

Sono's mental energy had now reached 70.

That rate of growth might not compare to Leo's, but it was already astonishing.

Sono pointed to the girl beside him and introduced her. "This is Milo, a new student of our Uriel Gathering this year. She is also Mentor Uriel's granddaughter."

Leo looked at the girl and said, "Hello, Wizard Milo."

Milo's face was as expressionless as a machine, without the slightest trace of emotion. She said, "Wizard Leo, I have heard your name from my grandfather. For quite a long time to come, you should be my opponent."

"I hope you can display even