Kairila's words made John's expression turn somewhat ugly.
He had originally wanted to hear Kairila harshly criticize Leo, but he had not expected her to suddenly turn her criticism on ordinary knights like them.
Hughes had not spoken the entire time. His face was still youthful as he swayed his head from side to side, curiously looking around.
"Wizard Danville, please have a seat."
As Leo found a seat and sat down, John beside him showed a flash of conflicted emotion.
A month ago, John and Leo had still been fellow Wizard Seedlings.
Yet now, one month later, John had become a knight whose status was inferior to that of a Wizard.
Just look at the seating arrangements.
John had to stand, while Leo could sit.
However, a flame of fighting spirit still burned within John's heart.
It was like a voice constantly echoing in his ears.
That voice kept telling John that although he had become a knight, he could still trample Leo beneath his feet.
He was a noble, superior to commoners.
The Tower of Dawn not needing him was a mistake.
One day, he would return to the Tower of Dawn as a powerful figure.
The voice was deeply bewitching, speaking words that unsettled John's mind.
After Leo sat down, Aifel said, "Wizard Danville, Wizard Hughes, let us begin by discussing the target of this mission."
Aifel placed a sheet of white paper on the table and said, "This is a portrait of the sea monster drawn by a Wizard we commissioned."
An image was displayed on the white paper.
The image was lifelike.
There was even a storm that made one feel as though they were right there.
Amid the storm was a huge fish covered in gray Stonefish scales.
Leo was somewhat surprised by the sight.
He had not expected Wizards to possess such abilities.
Aifel said, "This is the sea monster we are hunting on this trip—the Stonefish."
"This Stonefish has a Magical Pressure of 11, and its Bloodline Ability is unknown. However, its body is extremely tough. Even when we use the Knight Breathing Technique to strengthen our bodies and weapons, we still cannot leave a mark on the Stonefish's body."
Aifel spoke with a grave expression.
Leo had never heard the terms Magical Pressure and Bloodline Ability.
Things he did not understand needed to be clarified.
Leo asked, "Excuse me, Knight Aifel, what do you mean by Magical Pressure and Bloodline Ability?"
Upon hearing that, Kairila slapped the table and said, "Aifel, I told you long ago that these Wizard Seedlings are useless. Look, they do not even know this most basic common knowledge!"
Seeing that Leo was completely inexperienced, Aifel felt somewhat disappointed as well. Still, he gave a bitter smile and explained, "Wizard Danville, some creatures are born able to use spiritual energy, and we determine their specific capabilities based on the amount of spiritual energy they possess."
"Magical Pressure is the numerical value of the spiritual energy we can perceive."
"For Wizards who have condensed a Spiritual Seed, their Magical Pressure is uniformly 10 points."
"Bloodline Abilities are the special abilities these creatures can use."
Leo nodded slightly, understanding.
Magical Pressure was spiritual energy, while Bloodline Abilities were spells.
This Stonefish had a Magical Pressure of 11. Did that mean it could rival a Wizard who had condensed a Spiritual Seed?
That thought first arose in Leo's mind.
But then he felt that something was off.
If this Stonefish truly rivaled a Wizard who had condensed a Spiritual Seed, then knights like Aifel would not have sought out Wizard Seedlings like Leo and Hughes. They should have sought Wizards who had condensed Spiritual Seeds instead.
Kairila slapped the table and said, "Aifel, you are wasting too much time explaining. Let me put it this way. In this operation, our knight order will be responsible for suppressing it, while the two of you Wizard Seedlings only need to use Arcane Hand to break through its defenses while we have it suppressed. Do not get in the way at any other time."
Hearing this, Hughes asked, "My Arcane Hand can only condense a shield. I'm afraid I can't..."
Before Hughes could finish, Kairila interrupted, "Aifel, that is why I said these Wizard Seedlings are utterly useless. They have not even learned Mental Radiation."
Aifel also shook his head with a bitter smile upon hearing this. "Sorry, Kairila. This time, it was my mistake. Wizard Nova and the others urged us to set sail, so I did not screen those who accepted the mission."
Aifel asked, "Wizard Hughes, Wizard Danville, do either of you know what Mental Radiation is?"
Hughes shook his head. "I'm sorry, I don't."
Aifel was somewhat disappointed. Then, looking at the badge on Leo's chest, a trace of anticipation rose within him as he asked, "Wizard Danville, what about you?"
The badge on Leo's chest was proof of his abilities.
The badge on Hughes's chest was ranked 55th, while the badge on Leo's chest was ranked 7th.
At that moment, Leo began recalling and pondering the term Mental Radiation.
However, he truly had never heard of it before.
Of course, although Leo had never heard of it, he felt that he might understand the principle behind this Mental Radiation.
Something Wizard Seedlings could understand... Mental Radiation... highly destructive...
Putting all that together, it was probably...
Leo stretched out his hand and placed his palm on the table.
He covered his hand with an Arcane Hand glove.
The glove released that wave of spiritual energy.
At once, a handprint was corroded into the surface of the table.
Leo asked, "Is this what you mean?"
Seeing this, Hughes looked shocked, while Aifel smiled. Even Kairila's expression softened considerably.
Kairila said, "That's right. This is exactly what we need. It seems you are much better than those Wizard Seedlings who only look impressive."
Although her words were rough, Kairila had acknowledged Leo.
Leo's expression did not change. His fingertips lightly tapped the table, though he felt somewhat surprised inside.
The effect of this Mental Radiation far exceeded Leo's expectations.
He had thought quite a few Wizard Seedlings should know this technique, but it now seemed that those who could learn it were actually a minority.
Aifel also looked delighted and said, "Wizard Danville, when the time comes, you will use Mental Radiation to break through the Stonefish's defenses. Then we will kill it."
As for Hughes, Aifel had already ignored him.
Without Mental Radiation, Hughes could not break through the Stonefish's defenses. He was of less use than the knights.
Seeing Leo receive so much attention, John unconsciously felt a trace of jealousy.
The voice in his mind that drove him mad grew stronger and stronger.
Leo nodded. "No problem."
Kairila said, "Aifel, just saying that is not enough. Listen carefully, Wizard Seedling. What you need to do is wait until we determine the timing is right, then use Mental Radiation to break through its defenses. Do not try to kill it yourself. You do not have that ability."
"We will decide the timing. Once the Stonefish's defenses are broken, we will kill it."
"Before the time comes, you only need to stand by and do nothing."
"I have worked with many Wizard Seedlings before. They especially like acting impulsively and disrupting our rhythm, causing us to miss the chance to use Mental Radiation."
"Especially you Prossians. In battle, you love nothing more than making your own decisions."
"When the time comes, you only need to remember one thing. You act only when we tell you to act. If we do not tell you to act, then stand there obediently and do nothing."
Leo raised an eyebrow and said, "Sorry, but the condition under which I agreed to come here was that I would make my own judgments. If I judge that it is not the right time, then I will not act."
Leo would not hand over his judgment in battle to a group of strangers.
"What did you say?!" Kairila slapped the table, her expression furious.
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