"Therefore, even though I had mastered a large number of spells, I still failed to successfully cast any Combination Spells I could use."
"I had thought that the reason I couldn't obtain Combination Spells was because these spells had already been combined by others, but in truth, it was also related to my aptitude."
"But there should be a way to test aptitude... otherwise, Second-Rank Wizard Apprentices like Kyle wouldn't be able to master Combination Spells."
"...As for that method, I'm afraid only Formal Wizards can do it. Or rather, only Formal Wizards can help me."
Leo pondered slightly and said, "You should ask Wizard Sally and Wizard Tesla. They are also First-Rank Wizard Apprentices, so perhaps they know the specific testing method."
Leo arrived at his mentor's office.
Tesla was not there, while Wizard Sally had her head buried in the pile of documents before her.
"Leo, what is it?"
"Wizard Sally, I ran into a little difficulty while researching Combination Spells."
Leo went straight to the point. "When it comes to Combination Spells, I don't know which discipline I'm better suited for."
Hearing this, Sally looked at Leo and instinctively frowned. "Leo, how much Magical Pressure do you have now... again?"
"1003."
Sally's eyes widened. "You're a First-Rank Wizard Apprentice now?"
"That's right."
Sally let out a long breath. "So fast. I originally thought it would take you another year or two to become a First-Rank Wizard Apprentice. I never expected it to happen this quickly. At this rate, you're nearly catching up to Wizard Nova."
"As for the discipline issue you mentioned, I'm sorry, but I don't know either."
Sally hesitated before saying, "More precisely, I encountered a similar problem myself. But Mentor Esmond was present at the time, and Mentor Esmond was the one who tested