Transaction with a Formal Wizard

"However, I have a requirement for the improved Flying Pumpkin variety you research: you must develop an improved Flying Pumpkin variety that can bring the Pumpkin Carriage Spell to at least the same level as the Bird Wing Spell."

Leo asked, "Wizard Plaisey, what if I can't do it?"

Plaisey said, "Then you'll need to compensate me with one million Magic Stones."

Thought after thought flashed through Leo's mind.

Plaisey's proposal held tremendous benefits for Leo.

The five unrestricted research projects granted by the Genius Wizard Title would be of great help to Leo.

Secondly, although it was difficult, Plaisey had set very lenient terms, allowing a full three years.

An improved Flying Pumpkin variety might be extremely difficult for others.

But for Leo, he only needed to find the direction of an improved Flying Pumpkin variety that suited him among the failed varieties. Once he obtained the Codex, he was highly confident he could successfully research one.

Even if he ultimately failed and had to pay compensation—

Although one million Magic Stones was a great deal, Leo might not necessarily be unable to afford it by then.

Still, there was one thing Leo could not understand.

Leo said, "Wizard Plaisey, your expectations of my research abilities are truly too high. I'm honestly flattered."

Plaisey smiled and said, "No need to be modest. I truly have high expectations for your research abilities. Or rather, judging from your performance so far, I believe you possess an exceptionally special talent in magical plants, especially in the research of Flying Pumpkins."

"I have kept an eye on all Flying Pumpkin research within the Tower of Dawn. Among all these Wizard Apprentices, your performance has been the most outstanding."

"I think highly of you, and I am also willing to tilt resources in your