" Nigel just contacted me, hoping I could help him get in touch with Wizard Leo. He said you and his father had an agreement that you would help Nigel if he encountered any difficulties."
"I wonder if such a thing is true?" Gavarci asked.
As a wizard on the verge of death, he wouldn't even leave the tower unless it was something extremely important. If Nigel hadn't been carrying his old classmate's belongings, he wouldn't have contacted Leo this time.
Leo's thoughts drifted back to his past memories. He remembered how he had been troubled because no one had taught him about elemental knowledge. Although Gru didn't stop him from learning, he wasn't an expert and couldn't help him.
During his most difficult time, it was Samatchi Wizard Apprentice at the time, who offered to teach him the basics of elemental magic, on the condition that Leo would have to help his son Nigel when he encountered difficulties.
If Gavarci it up, Leo would have almost forgotten about it.
"That's true. It was a promise I made in exchange for knowledge. Under the witness of the Wizard Will, I signed a contract with him."
"That's good. Tiyama City is currently facing a crisis that Nigel can't resolve, which is why he asked me to ask you for help," Gavarci said.
"Master, do you know what difficulties Tiyama City is facing? It's just an ordinary town inhabited by natives. Even if Nigel, as Wizard Apprentice, can't solve it, the Purple Flame Wizard Academy won't just stand by and do nothing, will they?"
To be honest, Leo was at a crucial moment in his research, and he really didn't want to leave unless it was something extremely difficult.
What seemed like an insurmountable difficulty to a Wizard Apprentice was nothing to Leo now.
He wouldn't break his promises, but if Nigel had to use up the agreement with him over a small difficulty, Leo thought Nigel had been taken advantage of.
The value of Leo's promise is self-evident; any wizard who has witnessed Leo firsthand would understand. A promise of one First-Level Wizard Medal and two Level Three Wizard medals is even more precious than the promise of Level Three Great Wizard.
"I've also inquired, and they said the academy's wizards have already gone there. Not only have many apprentices gone, but also several powerful First-Level Wizard. Not only did they fail to resolve the problem, but I heard that two Official Wizard died."
"As far as I know, all the academy's teachers have been dispatched on missions, and there's no other force supporting Tiyama City. That's because Nigel wants to find you to fulfill the promise he made back then."
Two First-Level Wizard have died?
Leo's brows furrowed even deeper; it looked as if even a fly landing on them would be crushed to death.
From my time as an apprentice, there have been Official Wizard killed in action at the Purple Flame Academy, to the later Gru wizard, and now I've heard of more wizards dying.
In the Wizard World, such frequent wizard deaths are definitely a significant and abnormal occurrence.
This isn't during an expedition, so how could so many First-Level Wizard have died?
Is this a prelude to another Wizard Apprentice elimination tournament?
"Please Gavarci to tell Nigel that I will keep my promise and arrive within three months at the latest. During these three months, please tell him to protect himself."
Since things were so complicated, Leo set off immediately. He was definitely not the kind of person who would sit idly by and watch Nigel die without having to fulfill his obligations.
He had signed a formal contract with Samatchi, and if he didn't wholeheartedly help protect Nigel, he would suffer the backlash of the Wizard Will.
He reached out and grabbed Yaoyao, who was nowhere to be seen. "Stop playing around, we need to go to the Purple Flame Academy."
Are you going to find Alice?
Yaoyao was taken aback when she heard this from the Purple Flame Academy, and immediately asked.
"No, it was a promise I made during my apprenticeship to protect a junior apprentice."
"Okay, got it. We'll set off now. I'll go tell Benji to get ready to drive."
Yaoyao gave Leo a strange salute, then disappeared. Soon after, Yaoyao's loud commands could be heard outside the wizard tower.
By the time Leo had packed what he needed, Benji had already revealed his true form. His over fifty-meter-tall figure was swaying in the wind, and the raging energy of the Tower of Elements was like a docile kitten in front of the level three Benji.
As Leo drew his sword, the Shadow Walking had already settled on Benji's back.
He said to the remaining level one and two Gulu Beast, as well as the fourth-generation baby Gulu Beast that hadn't yet reached adulthood, "Stay home and guard the house. We'll be back soon."
"Respectfully seeing off Lord Leo, Lord Yaoyao, and Ancestor." All the Gulu Beast bowed respectfully.
"I hope that when we return, you'll have given birth to a whole wizard tower full of little Gulu Beast." Facing all the Gulu Beast, Yaoyao let out a strange laugh.
In the hearts of the Gulu Beast, Yaoyao was simply the most terrifying creature in the world. Ask them, who among them hadn't been bullied by Yaoyao to the point of tears when they were young?
Before the Gulu Beast below could even change its expression in fright at Yaoyao, Leo patted Benji, Benji instantly increased its speed to the maximum, disappearing from sight in a few breaths.
After two months of rapid flight, we arrived at the central part of the Wizard World, and then used the teleportation array there to reach the Purple Flame Wizard Academy.
Time seemed to have left no trace on the Purple Flame Wizard Academy. Towering towers stood tall, patrols of Fire Elemental Spirit roamed, and a new batch of apprentices hurried about, whether for the next lesson or the upcoming exam, it was unclear.
Leo only attended the day school for three months and didn't have a deep understanding of what life was like for the apprentices. She had no classmates, and apart from Alice, she didn't know any other apprentices.
Leo paused briefly and glanced at the small courtyard on the edge of the academy. There was now a life force inside. Sensing the aura, he knew it was a Level One Body Refinement Wizard, probably a teacher invited by the Purple Flame Academy.
In this academy, I can no longer find any trace of my own.
Before the Fire Elemental Spirit of the Purple Flame Stigmata Wizard could react, Benji's figure disappeared once again within the Purple Flame Academy.
With his current identity, he'll cause trouble wherever he goes; it's best for him to avoid crowds.
Tiyama City, City Lord's Mansion
Leo had also been here before, except that the one sitting in the main seat back then was Gru, the seemingly rough but incredibly sensitive Level Two Body Refinement Wizard.
Now seated above is a black-robed wizard, with a Wizard Apprentice standing beside him. The apprentice bears a resemblance to the former Samatchi and is none other than the current city lord, Nigel.
As for the two sides below, there were only two Official Wizard, and their auras were low and weak, indicating that they had both suffered serious injuries.
The other ten were all Wizard Apprentice, and only two of them were top-level apprentices; the others were merely advanced-level apprentices.
This level of strength is completely incomparable to what it was before!
" Nigel, when will the wizard you invited arrive?"
The Official Wizard sitting on the right-hand side stared blankly at Nigel was standing there, with his almond-yellow eyes.
"Master Qiwituo, Master Gavarci sent word that it will take three months. The wizard in question is one my father had a contract with before his death. He lives in the Tower of Elements, and only two months have passed so far. We still need to wait another month for him to arrive."
Nigel had said the same thing countless times, and all the wizards present knew it, but they still asked it every day.
This isn't because they've all developed amnesia; rather, they're forced by circumstances to urgently need outside help, even if it's just a First-Level Wizard.
After all, the Purple Flame Wizard Academy has already drawn all its Official Wizard, and drawing more wizards would disrupt its normal operations.
Without reinforcements, every minute felt like a brush with death.
"Ahem, there's still a month left..."
The wizard sitting opposite me clutched his chest, and before he spoke, a heart-wrenching cough sounded as if he were about to cough up his lungs.
They were counting down the Heavenly Capital, and without reinforcements, the three of them couldn't possibly hold out for more than a month.
Of the three First-Level Wizard, one is seriously injured, one is slightly injured, and only one still has full combat strength. But considering the strength of the opposing wizard, even if all three wizards maintained their peak strength, they would not be able to shake the opponent in the slightest.
As for the ten Wizard Apprentice, well, let's not talk about them.
If it weren't for protecting them, a Official Wizard wouldn't have been injured.
"Everyone is aware of the current situation. Feel free to share any ideas you have. As long as the mission is completed, I will report it to the academy and reward you handsomely."
The black-robed wizard, seated in the main seat, spoke, and the atmosphere in the hall instantly became eerie.
Everyone was looking at each other, their complex eye contact like waves of radio signals clashing in the air.
A Wizard Apprentice stepped forward. "Masters, I have something to say."
"Speak," the black-robed wizard said coldly, raising his eyelids.
"The disparity in strength between the two sides is now enormous. We have no reinforcements, and continuing the stalemate will only increase casualties. The fates of Masters Yehe Mali and Fenmi Duotu have already shown us that continuing the stalemate will only lead to total annihilation."
"Therefore, I suggest we abandon the mission and return to the academy. I think the Dean will understand."
As soon as the Wizard Apprentice finished speaking, the atmosphere in the hall became even more eerie, and all ten Wizard Apprentice focused their gazes on the black-robed wizard in the main seat.
The same was true for the two injured Official Wizard.
The twelve gazes were perfectly synchronized, even the emotional fluctuations they contained were identical; they were practically ready to flee together.
Nigel wanted to speak, but looking at the room full of wizards who had already reached a consensus, he knew it would be pointless to say anything now.
After all, the chances of dying if they stay are too high; it's better to abandon the mission and return to the academy to receive their punishment.
Putting himself in his shoes, if he weren't the city lord but an ordinary Wizard Apprentice, he would have made the same choice in this situation.
"Since everyone agrees, then I..."