When Nova said this, Leo's pupils suddenly dilated. "Wizard Nova, in your current physical condition, can you still continue attempting your advancement a month from now?"
"It shouldn't be a problem. My condition is a little poor now, but after a month of recuperation, I should more or less recover. Besides, I've accumulated quite a few Combination Spells myself. Constructing a Spell Pyramid won't be difficult for me."
"A month..."
A glint flashed through Leo's eyes.
The one month Nova mentioned stirred certain thoughts in Leo's heart.
After bidding Nova farewell, Leo went to find Anthony.
Compared to Nova, Anthony was in much better condition.
Although Anthony's complexion was not very good, his body had not grown as frail as Nova's. He was still more or less the same as before.
"Anthony, you seem to be doing quite well."
Anthony said with a bitter smile, "Compared to most First-Rank Wizard Apprentices who failed their advancement, I am indeed doing quite well. But although my condition is not bad, I have completely lost the possibility of becoming a Formal Wizard."
"After failing an advancement, the Spell Casket completely dissipates. Ink Gold must be found again."
Anthony let out a long breath. "Still, this failed advancement can be considered the end of an obsession of mine."
"Perhaps living steadily as an ordinary First-Rank Wizard Apprentice from now on would not be so bad."
"Are you willing to accept that, Wizard Anthony?"
Leo suddenly asked.
There was a hint of temptation in Leo's voice.
"Wizard Anthony, you should understand better than anyone the difference in status between a First-Rank Wizard Apprentice and a Formal Wizard."
"It is a tremendous transformation—from a weak insect into a mighty dragon."
"Even among Wizard Apprentices, First-Rank Wizard Apprentices have considerable influence. But compared with Formal Wizards, they