The Attacked Wizard Ship

Wizard Nova looked at the result and fell silent for a long while before saying, "It seems things truly are as you said."

"But even if it really is as you say, I'm afraid I still can't change the outcome."

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

"Thus, they judge whether these people are qualified according to their own standards."

Leo frowned despite himself upon hearing this. He felt utterly unlucky to have run into a wizard like Lane.

But then Leo thought of something crucial. "Wizard, could you perhaps 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 cannot. 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 cause enmity between Lane and me."

Nova calmly stated a cruel fact. "I do not believe you have that value."

"However, a Wizard Seedling with Level 3 Mental Power Talent is still a decent seedling to the Tower of Dawn. Moreover, you have displayed a talent for Potionology that others can acknowledge. It would be somewhat regrettable to simply send you back to the continent."

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

Leo felt as if he were riding a roller coaster.

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

Leo bowed. "Thank you for your help, Wizard."

Nova glanced at Leo's silver, tousled hair. "However, Mr. Leo Danville, I must remind you that quite a few wizards in the Tower of Dawn hold hostility and disgust toward Prossians."

Leo asked in astonishment, "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 should have counted for nothing before wizards, shouldn't it?

Nova said, "There were once many Prossians who went to the Tower of Dawn, but many of them ultimately left the Tower of Dawn. Some even became enemies of the Tower of Dawn."

"Compared to the Tower of Dawn's fervent atmosphere of learning, Prossians are more enthusiastic about battle, slaughter, destruction, and plunder."

Leo was speechless.

Based on the memories of his previous body, Leo felt that this truly suited the way Prossians thought, just like the Prossian youth Wizard Lane had killed.

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

The small boat soon reached the dock.

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

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

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

As Nova finished speaking, the hull swayed slightly.

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

"W-What is that?!"

Leo was shocked. This was the second time he had witnessed a display of a wizard's extraordinary power.

Nova said, "It is merely an insignificant Wizard Apprentice spell."

Driven by those enormous bird 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 slowly descended.

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

A faint sheen of sweat still covered Leo's forehead.

Nova's Wizard Apprentice spell, coupled with the mental stimulation of flying at high altitude, had kept Leo tense the entire way.

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

In Leo's eyes, the place looked much like an ordinary harbor, except people in white robes could be seen everywhere.

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

"No." Nova smiled as he explained, "Many of them are students who have yet to become wizards. But 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.

Many people dressed in different fashions were gathered there.

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

It seems this is the gathering place for wizard ships returning.

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 an almost imperceptible expression of disgust.

Nova said, "Lane, on the small boat earlier, I discovered a Level 3 Mental Power Talent seedling who had been mistakenly tested. So I brought him back. 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 take him as my student."

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

Afterward, Nova led Leo toward the other wizard ships.

Lane watched Leo's departing back, his gaze turning 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, "Our wizard ship actually has one extra student with Level 3 Mental Power Talent. Since we already have enough students, I wanted to ask whether you would be willing to accept him."

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

"Very well."

After that, Nova took Leo around to ask 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 silver, tousled hair.

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

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

Nova said, "Whether it is your Level 3 Mental Power Talent or your talent in Potionology, both carry considerable potential from a wizard's perspective. You may regard the help I gave you today as an investment in your future."

"Of course, that is assuming someone is willing to take you as a student afterward."

Leo's expression turned bitter. He had never expected the Prossian appearance he had gained after transmigrating to be nearly like a rat crossing the street, hated by everyone, in the eyes of the Tower of Dawn's wizards.

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

When Nova led Leo to the final wizard ship, he frowned slightly.

This wizard ship had suffered considerable damage.

Beside it stood only two or three Wizard Seedlings, along with a female wizard in a white robe.

"Wizard Sally."

"Senior Nova."

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

Nova asked, "I wish to see your mentor."

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

Sally spoke with a bitter expression.

Nova frowned upon hearing this, then said, "The truth is, we have a Wizard Seedling with Level 3 Mental Power Talent who has not yet found a mentor."

Sally looked Leo over. She did not seem particularly bothered by his Prossian identity, and said with delight, "Lord Nova, many Wizard Seedlings on our side were taken away during the battle. We are indeed severely lacking talented Wizard Seedlings now."

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

"However..." Sally's voice suddenly lowered, as though she were somewhat embarrassed. "Before my mentor returns, I can only guide him temporarily."

Nova asked, "Leo, Sally only became a wizard not long ago. 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.