"Master Leo, it was our fault for concealing important information. I apologize for our concealment."
"Actually, our academy will be facing an attack soon, expected in about ten years. The opponents will be two academies. I won't go into the cause of the war, it's nothing more than some trivial matters and old grudges, something that happens every hundred years or so."
"We don't expect the master to take the initiative for us; we just hope he can stay in the academy and help protect the apprentices."
"We believe that with the master's abilities, protecting some apprentices should not be a problem."
Dean Roderick first apologized for the previous concealment, and then explained the cause and effect.
"So the scale of your war will affect the academy itself, is that right?" Leo found the key point in Roderick's words.
"Yes, that's what makes us different from the Elemental Wizard School," Roderick said.
"Okay." Leo's lips twitched, and Yaoyao on his shoulder couldn't bear to look at him after hearing the news.
It's truly impressive how some Body Refinement Wizard have integrated combat into their very being. What was merely a regular tournament held by Elemental Wizard to select qualified Wizard Apprentice has turned into an all-out war between academies here.
This isn't just screening for Apprentice Level; it's a comprehensive screening for everyone below level three!
How many wizards would die from this?
"In the past, it was always one academy against another, and our Undying Body Wizard Academy has maintained a perfect record. We wouldn't normally need outside help this time, but due to special circumstances, we're facing two wizard academies. To minimize unnecessary casualties, therefore..."
"So you secretly found outside help? Since you've already decided to find outside help, why not find more?" Leo asked suspiciously.
"Finding one foreign player is one reason, but if you find too many, it won't have a good impact," Roderick explained somewhat embarrassedly.
Leo understood that finding an outside helper, or even a contracted teacher, was just like what Gru did at the Purple Flame Wizard Academy.
However, if too many are sought out, not only will the original meaning of the battle be lost, but it will also be easy to be ridiculed by other wizarding academies.
In this territory of Body Refinement Wizard where might makes right, it's certainly not a glorious thing for any family to seek outside help.
Moreover, the Undying Body Academy is an academy for Level-Six Stigmata Great Wizard; if he were to seek a large number of outside help, he would be even more likely to be ridiculed.
In fact, Leo guessed correctly. If Leo hadn't suddenly contacted the Indestructible Body Stigmata Great Wizard because of the Stone of Indestructibility, they really wouldn't have considered seeking outside help. After all, finding outside help isn't easy; they couldn't find someone as obviously powerful as a Level 3 cultivator, nor could they be too weak.
Leo, with his level two strength and incredible power, is the most suitable candidate.
It can only be said that they didn't actively seek them out; Leo took the initiative to come to them.
"In other words, I only need to hold out until your war ends to conclude this deal, without having to wait until the next expedition begins."
"Yes."
"I need some detailed intelligence for reference, most importantly the proportion of wizards in your three academies, and more information about the properties of the Stone of Indestructibility, so that I can be sure that my involvement in your war will be rewarded sufficiently," Leo said without hesitation.
Now that all the issues have been clarified, Leo won't refuse outright; he'll assess the difficulty level first.
"These are not problems." Roderick simply took out a large amount of materials and piled them in front of Leo, as if he had been prepared for a long time.
At the same time, a crystal ball reappeared in front of Leo.
Leo ignored the materials and instead pressed his palm against the crystal ball. Inside, there was no data on its properties, only a single sentence.
But with just that one sentence, Leo's Godslaying Wizard Robe seemed to be instantly billowed up by a gust of air.
Leo opened his eyes but didn't speak. Instead, he quickly scanned the materials that Roderick had placed in front of him.
This document contains a detailed summary of the combat strength of the three academies, with clear records of the number of Level 1 and Level 3 members, along with detailed introductions to the names and past achievements of these wizards.
Even events, big and small, that have occurred since the establishment of the academy are recorded.
This is no longer intelligence; it's practically historical record.
Looking at the detailed information before him, Leo glanced at the burly Roderick. These seemingly rough-around-the-edges Body Refinement Wizard possessed the same delicate hearts as the Elemental Wizard.
These detailed records alone demonstrate that they could persevere for thousands of years without slackening in their efforts to collect information.
Their observational skills, insight, and willpower to persist for thousands of years are unmatched by ordinary creatures.
After reviewing all the materials, Leo didn't immediately state his decision, but instead pondered it carefully.
If the information provided by Roderick is correct, then the Undying Body Wizard Academy is only slightly weaker than these two academies, not by much, and the probability of being attacked and having its interior breached is even lower.
Most importantly, in terms of level three combat power, the Undying Body Academy not only did not have fewer level three combat power than the other two academies, but actually had one more.
Level 3 combatants held the advantage; the rest were merely level 1 or 2 wizards.
Leo is invincible among his peers, what does he have to fear?
"I'll take this task."
"Excellent! With the master's addition, victory in this war is sure to be ours," Roderick said happily.
"However, there is one more condition,"
"Please speak, Master."
"Besides all the data and knowledge about the Stone of Indestructibility, and fifty energy crystals per year, I also need unrestricted access to the library. I can browse the entire academy's library at will." Leo looked at the mountain-like, Indestructible Body Stigmata Great Wizard.
Although Leo couldn't see anything clearly and still didn't know what this top-tier Stigmata Great Wizard looked like, Leo believed that he must be watching him.
"Master, your terms far exceed your value. You're not even worth our library access rights. We're getting a huge loss."
If we were to say what is most valuable in an academy, the first thing would undoubtedly be the founder, the Stigmata Wizard, and the second thing would certainly be the library, which is the foundation for the normal development and survival of the entire academy.
Ignoring Roderick, Leo fixed his gaze on the Indestructible Body Stigmata Great Wizard. Leo knew that the decision was not in Roderick's hands, but in the hands of the Stigmata Great Wizard before him.
"Sure, you're worth the money, but the reading period only lasts until the war ends."
The voice of the Indestructible Body Stigmata Great Wizard rang out, and at the same time, a contract appeared in front of Leo.
Leo read it carefully. It stated that he needed to do his utmost to protect the Undying Body Wizard Academy during the upcoming Three Academies War as an external Elemental Wizard. For this, the academy would provide Leo with three forms of compensation.
The first is unlimited library access until the end of the war; the second is an annual salary of fifty energy crystals; the third is all the data and knowledge about the Stone of Indestructibility that Leo can obtain after the war ends.
If Leo fails to fulfill his duty to protect the academy during the war, or if the academy is ultimately breached, then Leo will not only lose the final data on the Stone of Indestructibility, but will also have to pay the Undying Body Wizard Academy 40,000 energy crystals as compensation for rebuilding the academy.
If Leo cannot produce 40,000 energy crystals, then he will serve the Undying Body Academy for another two hundred years.
The contract also states that if Leo dies in the war, all of Leo's property will be compensated to the Undying Body Academy.
After reading it, Leo felt a surge of admiration. Wizards who live long lives are all old monsters. This contract was written flawlessly, and he managed to reap all the benefits.
Regardless of whether Leo wins or loses, the ultimate winner will be this top-tier, level-six Stigmata Great Wizard standing before him.
Yaoyao tapped Leo's earlobe with her little paws, reminding Leo to be careful.
However, Leo ignored Yaoyao's warning and directly wrote down his name. This transaction, seemingly extremely dangerous, was indeed fraught with peril.
But the fact that he had unlimited access to the library was enough to force Leo to sign his name.
You couldn't find a better deal anywhere than having all the wizarding books in the academy at your disposal.
"Welcome, Master. From today onwards, you are our contracted Elemental Wizard. To avoid any unnecessary trouble, please put away these three medals for now. From now on, you will be just an ordinary Elemental Wizard within the academy."
Leo looked at Roderick, who was smiling. This guy was also a veteran at playing dumb to fool others.
Turning a top-tier Level Two Wizard like himself into an ordinary Level Two Wizard is something that anyone who isn't careful will definitely suffer a great loss.
However, Leo likes it.
Anyone who truly sees themselves as an ordinary Elemental Wizard will surely have a happy ending.
He simply removed the three medals he was wearing on his chest and placed them in the Shadow Space. Under the cover of the aura of the Godslaying Wizard Robe, Leo looked like the most ordinary Elemental Wizard in the Wizard World, as if he could be killed with a single blow.
"Great, Undying Body Stigmata Wizard, we shall take our leave now."
"Go forth, I look forward to your performance in the Academy War."
After leaving the demiplane and returning to the Wizarding Academy via the teleportation array, Dean Roderick quickly arranged accommodation for Leo and explained the subsequent courses.
To make the performance convincing and prevent outside wizards from finding fault, Leo needed to teach three classes a week, at any time, even if he had to teach all three classes in one go.
You can talk about anything you want, even if Leo doesn't say anything at all. Of course, Roderick still wants to talk more, because it might help these young apprentices learn more about the path of wizards from outside.