After all, he was Level Two Wizard at the time, and a holder of Second-Class Wizard Medal. He couldn't even remember the number of Wizard Apprentice who died at his hands.
It was only because the Purple Flame Academy did everything in its power to protect Leo that he had even a slight impression of Leo.
The second time was during the expedition to the Black Tomb World. Leo, wearing Third-Class Wizard Medal, sat with him on the third deck of the starship. He greeted Leo amicably as a senior, and that's when he remembered Leo's name.
But how many years has passed? One hundred and fifty years, right?
How did this young Wizard Apprentice, who had almost died at his own hands, grow into Legendary Wizard wearing three wizarding medals in such a short time?
Even more terrifying is that the First-Class Wizard Medal... was actually real.
The badge he wore on his chest was his most prized possession: the Second-Class Wizard Medal. Countless times, this Second-Class Wizard Medal had made him the most dazzling presence wherever he went.
But now, in front of Leo, his Second-Class Wizard Medal was as dim and lackluster as a star under the sun!
Ordinary wizards have no concept of wizard medals, only knowing that medals represent their achievements. But only wizards who have received medals know that behind each medal lies absolute power.
Only he knows the immense sacrifice he made to earn the Second-Class Wizard Medal, plus a bit of luck; otherwise, he wouldn't be alive today.
Knowing the difficulties involved, he couldn't imagine what Leo had done to earn three medals.
When did wizarding medals become cheap items?
"Is this the etiquette you should show when meeting someone holding a First-Class Wizard Medal and two Third-Class Wizard Medal?"
"Or is it that the wizards of your Black Skull Academy choose to merely stare at Legendary Wizard because you've already lost your hands at home?"
Faced with the silent, stunned wizards from the Black Skull Academy, Yaoyao was the first to become unhappy. Everyone greeted Leo with a bow and salutation before discussing matters.
How come these wizards from the Black Skull Academy don't even know basic manners?
He had prepared his entrance pose for a long time, but all these wizards did was stare at Leo with wide eyes, as if they weren't afraid their eyeballs would pop out.
Faced with Yao Yao's Yaoyao outburst, Nox's face turned pale and then red, forcing him to bow to the wizard he had once looked down upon...
His arm was stiff and unable to bend, as if it were in a cast. When had he ever bowed to a wizard who was inferior to him?
"Greetings, Master Leo."
Nox didn't bow, but the other wizards couldn't withstand the pressure from the depths of their souls. After realizing what was happening, they immediately bowed respectfully to Leo. As long as they were wizards, they had to abide by the rules of wizards.
Leo and Yaoyao remained silent, not allowing the wizards to rise, and instead stared directly at Nox was still frozen in place not far away.
Leo was not a moral gentleman who could forgive and forget. He truly remembered the grudge that Nox had almost killed him years ago.
Nox must bow to him today.
It's about bullying him, it's about getting revenge for the time he was almost killed!
The wizards from the Purple Flame Academy behind Leo were all watching Nox, whose expression was changing rapidly and whose movements were becoming uncoordinated.
Many wizards wore mocking smiles. Nox was incredibly arrogant when facing them, killing whoever he wanted without hesitation. It always took the intervention of Level Three Great Wizard to make him back down.
But now, facing Leo, he felt utterly helpless and struggled, yet he still had to bow his noble back.
Such a scene is a once-in-a-millennium event.
"Greetings... Master Leo."
The sound of Nox gritting his teeth so hard he seemed about to crush them was forced out of his mouth; one can imagine how furious Nox was.
"Alright, get up, everyone."
Only then did Leo allow them to straighten up.
"Master Leo, you are not a wizard from the Purple Flame Academy, so it's best if you don't interfere in the affairs between our two academies. Otherwise, it wouldn't look good for anyone if you accidentally got injured."
Nox, his face ashen, stood up, unwilling to fight a wizard like Leo.
Although he couldn't sense Leo's aura and couldn't determine Leo's level, there were generally two possibilities: either Leo's level was far higher than his, or Leo had used a magical artifact or spell to conceal his aura.
The first possibility is absolutely impossible. Nox knows that Leo has only been First-Level Wizard for over two hundred years. At this point, even if his progress is fast, he would only be at the mid-stage of Level 1. Even if Leo is exceptionally talented and has accumulated a wealth of knowledge, he would at most be at the peak of Level 1.
Therefore, Leo's method of concealing his aura was nothing more than the use of a magical artifact or witchcraft.
Under the current circumstances, Leo's strength is negligible; at most, one or two Level Two Wizard can be used to restrain Leo's level-three slaves.
Their remaining wizards still hold an overwhelming advantage!
His only concern was the badge on Leo's chest. He wouldn't be afraid if it were one or even two Third-Class Wizard Medal. As long as Leo dared to step forward, he would dare to injure Leo and let Leo know the consequences of offending a high-level wizard.
But Leo now possesses not only two Third-Class Wizard Medal, but also a First-Class Wizard Medal!
The First-Class Wizard Medal isn't just about the 6000-point protective shield; the most important thing is the Wizard Will it represents. Not to mention them, even the Black Skull Stigmata Wizard would have to give Leo some face if he were here.
You cannot hurt Leo without a good reason!
This is the protection of the Wizard Will for the holder of the wizard's medal!
What if I say no?
Leo remained expressionless, the Godslaying Staff in his hand flashing with arcs of electricity, creating a faint crackling sound in the air.
"Master Leo, we can offer you a certain price to leave this place. What do you say?"
Nox's chest heaved violently. He really didn't have a good way to deal with a wizard like Leo. He would try to resolve things with words as much as possible, and only resort to physical force as a last resort.
He... could accept paying Leo to leave.
"I signed a protection contract with the previous city lord. What price do you think you'd have to pay for me to break the contract and defy the Wizard Will?"
Leo sneered. Did he think he was short of money?
Did you know that we receive a subsidy of 240 energy crystals every year?
Did you know that you get a 50% discount when you buy things yourself?
What are your thoughts on trying to bribe a wealthy person?
"Then there's nothing to discuss."
Nox's voice turned cold. He had retreated again and again, but he still couldn't satisfy Leo, which meant that Leo had no intention of leaving.
"Hehehe, are you only finding out now?"
Yaoyao laughed loudly, looking at Nox and the others as if they were a group of monkeys in a circus.
Leo was looking for someone to vent his frustrations about what had happened, and these Black Skull Academy wizards who had run into him were the perfect targets. Leo wouldn't let them get away with it no matter what.
"Then Master Leo, please don't blame us."
Nox raised his staff, and his aura began to gather.
Seeing this, the other wizards behind them immediately cooperated, waving their staffs one by one, and in an instant, elemental energy in the air surged up like a tide.
The orders came from the academy, from the Stigmata Wizard —even if Legendary Wizard like Leo stood at the forefront, they had to carry them out!
"Master Leo, we're here to help you."
Tuyasi, a Level Two Wizard, was practically staring at Leo with envy. Obtaining a medal was every wizard's dream, and Leo, who had earned three medals in just two hundred years, was an unattainable legend that they wouldn't even dare to dream of.
"None of you move. Let Leo handle these wizards alone. He's looking for some opponents to practice against."
Yaoyao immediately shouted to stop the Purple Flame Academy wizards who wanted to cooperate with Leo in battle. If these people went on the field, they would not only fail to help Leo, but would also hinder Leo.
The intention was good, but it didn't actually help!
"But..."
Tuyasi was about to speak when Leo's voice rang out.
"You don't need to lift a finger. Just protect Tiyama City from the outside. If any wizards try to break through my defenses, you can handle them."
While speaking to Tuyasi, Leo glanced at Benji beside him out of the corner of his eye. As Leo's longest-serving combat partner, Leo understood what Leo was going to do with just a look.
He nodded silently, indicating that he understood.
Benji immediately flew downwards, hovering directly above Tiyama City to ensure that the aftershocks of the battle would not reach the Tiyama City.
After explaining Tuyasi and the others, Leo gave Nox and the others a strange smile and said, "If you can defeat me, I'd rather bear the punishment for breaking my oath than interfere in what's happening here."
So... good luck to you all!
"Hmph, then Master Leo, you'd better be careful. If you get hurt or something happens to you by accident, it won't be our problem."
Nox completely disregarded Leo's words. Anyone can talk big. You, a Level One Lesser Wizard, think you can take on twenty wizards? That's wishful thinking!
Even if you obtain three medals, the absolute level suppression is a gap as vast as the sky that three medals cannot bridge.
"If you happen to accidentally kill me, I would be more than happy to do so."
Leo wore a smile that was three parts indifference, three parts mockery, and four parts disdain. Ants dared to try to understand the strength of a tree, and lower life forms dared to try to understand the meaning of existence of higher life forms. Their worldview was still stuck at a basic level, like frogs at the bottom of a well who had no idea of the blue sky outside.
The words spoken by such a pitiful life truly reveal a nameless sorrow!
A small black ball floated out from between Leo's fingers. He flicked his finger at Nox and the others, and the black ball disappeared instantly.