Nova shook his head and said, "Leo, your current level is actually quite good already. Even among First-Rank Wizard Apprentices, there probably aren't many Wizards who have mastered more spells than you."
"The number of spells you've mastered is already about the same as mine."
Leo was startled inwardly.
He had not expected Nova to see through him so clearly. As expected of the Tower of Dawn's star Wizard.
Leo said, "Speaking of which, I failed to complete your previous commission. I'm sorry about that. Since I was going to compete with you, I didn't have time to apologize in order to avoid suspicion."
Nova smiled and said, "It's fine. You've already repaid that favor. Although the ruin exploration failed, my mission was to ensure Fried returned safely. Under your reasonable judgment, Fried did indeed come back unharmed."
A dangerous glint began to flicker in Nova's eyes as he said, "That concludes our private conversation."
As soon as Nova finished speaking, his feet turned into a cloud of smoke and floated into the air.
Seeing this, two small gray pumpkins appeared beneath Leo's feet, carrying his body into the air as well.
"Is that the Pumpkin Carriage Spell?"
"Isn't that a spell from the magical plant field?"
"Did Leo lose right from the start?"
The Formal Wizards began discussing the sight before them.
Jindeli even leaped to his feet excitedly, believing victory was already in hand.
But the next moment, the Formal Wizards realized something was wrong.
"Look, his Pumpkin Carriage Spell is different. Those Flying Pumpkins seem to have formed undead beings beneath his feet."
While the Formal Wizards were discussing it.
The Tower Master's voice rang out. "That magical plant is a product of Necromancy. Spells cast through that magical plant may be judged as Necromancy spells."
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