The Attacked Wizard Ship

Wizard Nova stared at the result in silence for quite a while before saying, "It seems things really are as you said."

"But even if things truly are as you said, I'm afraid I still can't change the outcome."

Wizard Nova shook his head. "In truth, the wizards aboard every wizard ship regard the wizard seedlings on board as their future students."

"Therefore, they use their own standards to determine whether those people are qualified."

Hearing this, Leo could not help frowning. He felt utterly unlucky to have run into a wizard like Lane.

But then Leo thought of a crucial point. "Wizard, may I ask whether you could take me as your student?"

According to Nova, he should have been able to accept students as well.

Meeting Leo's expectant gaze, Nova said, "I'm sorry, but I can't. I already have enough students. I only came this time to go through the motions. Lane is the only one here to take students. Besides..."

"Since you were eliminated by Lane, I cannot possibly take you as my student. That would make enemies of Lane and me."

Nova calmly stated a cruel fact. "I don't believe you are worth that much."

"However, a wizard seedling with a Level 3 spiritual talent is still a fine seedling for the Tower of Dawn. Moreover, you have shown an admirable talent for potion-making. It would be rather unfortunate to simply send you back to the continent."

"How about this? After I send them back to the continent, come with me to the Tower of Dawn. There, perhaps you can find a wizard willing to accept you as a student."

Leo felt as though his emotions were riding a roller coaster.

Although this outcome was not entirely satisfying, as long as he did not have to return to the continent ruled by the Sogla Empire, it was a good result for Leo.

Leo gave a bow. "Thank you for your help, Wizard."

Nova glanced at Leo's short silver hair before saying, "However, I must remind you, Mr. Leo Danville. Within the Tower of Dawn, quite a few wizards harbor hostility and disgust toward Prossians."

Leo was taken aback. "Why?"

Leo could not quite understand it. Prossians were indeed called barbarians, but they had earned that name because of their powerful physiques.

Yet such physical strength was nothing at all to wizards, was it?

Nova said, "In the past, many Prossians have gone to the Tower of Dawn, but many of them eventually left the Tower of Dawn. Some even became enemies of the Tower of Dawn."

"Compared to the Tower of Dawn's intense enthusiasm for scholarship, Prossians are more passionate about fighting, slaughter, destruction, and plunder."

Leo was speechless.

According to the memories of his previous body, Leo felt that this truly matched the way Prossians thought, just like that Prossian youth whom Wizard Lane had killed.

Even though he clearly knew how powerful wizards were, he still could not resist attacking.

The small boat soon arrived at the dock.

After sending the others away, the small boat set sail again.

Leo asked, "Wizard, are we going to catch up with the wizard ship now?"

Nova shook his head. He first gave a mysterious smile, then said, "Danville, let me show you something interesting next."

As Nova finished speaking, the boat's hull swayed slightly.

Then, a pair of white feathered wings actually grew from the boat.

"Th-This is... what?!"

Leo was greatly astonished. This was the second time he had witnessed the manifestation of a wizard's extraordinary power.

Nova said, "It is merely an insignificant wizard apprentice spell."

Driven by those enormous feathered wings, the small boat seemed to transform into a bird soaring through the sky.

Waves crashed against the reefs.

A medium-sized sailing ship flew through the sky toward the harbor.

The sailing ship gradually descended.

"Danville, welcome to the Tower of Dawn," Wizard Nova said with a smile.

There was still a sheen of sweat on Leo's forehead.

Nova's wizard apprentice spell, along with the mental stimulation brought by flying high in the sky, had kept Leo tense the entire time.

Only after landing at the harbor did Leo recover himself. He looked around and said, "So this is the Tower of Dawn..."

In Leo's eyes, this place was not much different from an ordinary harbor, except people dressed in white robes could be seen everywhere.

Leo asked, "Lord Nova, are all these people in white robes wizards like you?"

"No." Nova smiled as he explained, "Many of them are students who have yet to become wizards. However, the students who come here seem to like the uniform style worn by us wizards."

Nova said, "Follow me."

Leo did not ask any questions and followed behind Nova.

Nova led Leo to the northern side of the harbor.

Quite a few people in various attire were gathered there.

Among them, Leo saw Lane and the people from the wizard ship earlier.

It seems this is where wizard ships gather when they return.

Nova led Leo all the way to Lane.

Upon seeing Nova, Lane gave a slight bow. "Senior Nova."

But when he noticed Leo beside Nova, Lane revealed a nearly imperceptible look of disgust.

Nova said, "Lane, while on the small boat just now, I discovered a seedling with 'Level 3 spiritual talent' who had been wrongly assessed, so I brought him back. You should be more careful next time."

What Nova meant was that he would not report what Lane had done.

Lane said, "Thank you for helping me make up for some of my mistakes."

"However, Senior Nova, I already have enough students on my side. I'm sorry, but I cannot accept him as my student."

"Then that is truly regrettable." Nova said, "I will ask the wizards from the other wizard ships whether they are willing to accept him as a student."

Afterward, Nova led Leo toward the other wizard ships.

Lane watched Leo's departing back, his gaze somewhat cold.

Nova led Leo before a wizard ship.

Nova stepped forward and said, "Greetings, Wizard Almon."

The wizard replied, "Greetings, Wizard Nova."

Nova said, "Actually, there is an extra student with Level 3 spiritual talent on our wizard ship. Since we already have enough students, I wanted to ask whether you would be willing to take him in."

"Level 3 spiritual talent?" The wizard was delighted at first, but when he saw Leo's short silver hair and tall frame, his delight visibly vanished. "I'm sorry, Wizard Nova, but I already have enough students as well."

"Very well."

After that, Nova led Leo around and asked at most of the wizard ships.

Yet not a single wizard was willing to accept Leo.

Most of them rejected him on the spot after seeing his short silver hair.

Nova said, "Danville, only the last wizard remains. If she is unwilling as well, then I can only express my regrets."

Leo quickly said, "Lord Nova, you have already helped me greatly."

Nova said, "Whether it is your Level 3 spiritual talent or your talent in potion-making, both show considerable potential from a wizard's perspective. You may regard the help I have given you today as an investment in your future."

"Of course, that is only if someone is willing to accept you as a student afterward."

Leo's expression turned bitter. He had not expected the Prossian appearance he had gained after transmigrating to be seen by the wizards of the Tower of Dawn as little more than a rat crossing the street, hated by all.

This also made Leo very curious about what those Prossians who had come to the Tower of Dawn before had actually done.

When Nova led Leo to the last wizard ship, his brows furrowed slightly.

This wizard ship had actually suffered considerable damage.

Beside the wizard ship stood only two or three wizard seedlings, along with a female wizard dressed in white robes.

"Wizard Sally."

"Senior Nova."

When Sally saw Nova, she showed him a measure of respect.

Nova asked, "I would like to see your mentor."

"I'm sorry, Senior Nova. We encountered an attack at sea from other wizards, and my mentor's whereabouts became unknown during the battle. May I ask what you need from my mentor?"

Sally spoke with a bitter expression.

Nova frowned upon hearing this, then said, "Actually, we have a wizard seedling with Level 3 spiritual talent who has not yet found a mentor."

Sally examined Leo. She did not seem to mind his Prossian identity, and she said in delight, "Lord Nova, quite a few wizard seedlings on our side were taken away during the battle. We truly lack talented wizard seedlings right now."

"If you are willing, could you hand him over to me?"

"However..." Sally's voice suddenly lowered, as though she felt a little awkward. "Before my mentor returns, I can only guide him temporarily."

Nova asked, "Leo, Sally has only recently become a wizard. Her teaching experience will likely be quite lacking."

Leo hurriedly said, "I have no objections, Lord Nova, Lady Sally!"

Leo could no longer worry about prospects or anything else. As long as someone was willing to take him in and let him remain at the Tower of Dawn, that was enough.