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Back at the academy, Daniel was busy catching up with his friends, completely occupied.
After finally finding a moment of free time, before he could even rest, he received a message from Maxwell Mentor, asking him to come to the Wizard Tower. Daniel had no choice but to drag his exhausted body to the Wizard Tower.
To his surprise, not only was his mentor Maxwell there, but also the dean Cleveland. He hurriedly greeted them, "Mentor, Dean."
"You're here, good. I heard you've started learning the twentieth Meditation Rune. How's it going?" Cleveland asked.
"I just learned it, but I'm not very skilled at meditating yet; sometimes I end up collapsing on my own," Daniel replied.
Cleveland almost choked on his breath. He had just heard from Maxwell that Daniel was learning the twentieth Meditation Rune and had casually asked about it, not expecting him to have actually learned it. Come on, how long has it been? You’ve only been back for three days at most.
Learning the twentieth Meditation Rune in such a short time would be embarrassing if others found out.
They had spent an enormous amount of time and energy just to learn a single rune, suffering so much that they felt like banging their heads against the wall, and even then, it wasn't guaranteed they would succeed.
Moreover, those were relatively easier runes to learn; as for the twentieth rune, it was not much easier than reading a book. For someone less capable, just taking a glance might cause injury.
"Then meditate for a bit and let me see what it's like," Cleveland said.
The reason he came was also to hand over the remaining four runes to Daniel. It wasn't that others couldn't give them to him, but the last four runes were not ordinary runes; they had already begun to communicate with the laws. If one's ability wasn't sufficient, forcing meditation could lead to injury.
He needed to personally assess Daniel and analyze whether he could learn the remaining four runes to prevent any issues.
Hearing this, Daniel sat down and began meditating on the twentieth rune.
Cleveland could tell through observation that indeed, as Daniel said, he had already learned how to meditate on the twentieth rune; he just wasn't very skilled yet, giving off a clumsy impression. But he had indeed learned it.
Considering that he had only been a Wizard Apprentice for three years now, it was incredibly fast and solidified Cleveland's determination.
"Not bad. In just three years you’ve become a Third-Level Wizard Apprentice. Are you interested in finding another mentor?" Cleveland suggested.
Daniel was taken aback and glanced at Maxwell beside him before saying, "I already have a mentor and I'm not planning to change."
Maxwell felt touched. The relationship between him and Daniel was more about mutual benefit; he taught Daniel to become a wizard while Daniel brought him benefits in return. There was nothing more than that. There were no close ties between them at all.
But just like that, Daniel unexpectedly said such words, how could he not be moved?
Cleveland shook his head and said, "I'm afraid you don't understand."
"I understand."
Daniel straightforwardly interrupted him, his voice carrying a tone of decisiveness.
There is a saying in the past: "Once a teacher, always a father." Although the Wizarding Continent does not emphasize this, Daniel did not intend to adhere to it. However, Maxwell was present. In front of him, if someone asked you to take another master, you had to show some acknowledgment.
Otherwise, if someone casually spoke a word of betrayal, even the new mentor would probably look down upon you.
When Daniel interrupted him like this, Cleveland was not angry; instead, he felt gratified. Whether it was subordinates or apprentices, loyalty was essential. Those who could betray casually would never be respected.
This further confirmed for him that seeking out Daniel was a good idea.
"Let me finish. Your mentor relationship with Maxwell cannot last. Once you become a Formal Wizard, there will be nothing left for him to teach you.
Therefore, this kind of relationship is not recognized by any Formal Wizard. Once you become a Formal Wizard, the two of you may become closer, but there won't be any real relationship.
And when I refer to my teacher, I mean the mentor you will have after becoming a Formal Wizard. Do you understand?"
"I see. Please explain it to me, Dean."
"There's no rush on that. First, tell me what you've learned at the academy and what your plans are for the future."
Daniel began counting on his fingers.
"I primarily studied Fire Magic and Pharmacology. I've already learned these two quite well; I dare say no one among the apprentices can compare with me, but there are definitely not many who can surpass me.
So for future considerations and also to pass the time, I plan to study Alchemy first and then thoroughly research my current assignments.
Recently, I've been studying the relationships between various elements, such as how metal, wood, water, fire, and earth interact with each other. The transformations of the four elements: Elemental Fire, Earth, Wind, Water. The relationship between water and ice and mist—why they can transform into one another..."
This is probably where the difference lies between traversers and natives. Daniel had experienced quite a lot in his past life; he had seen everything on the internet and had a lively mind.
The theory of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth interacting is an Eastern concept. Since he traversed back here, he has also conducted research and found that it holds true here as well. However, there are no higher-level transformations from the East; it is impossible for the five elements to evolve into all things.
The four elements, Elemental Fire, Earth, Wind, and Water, are the principles of the Wizarding Continent. It is believed that these elements interact and influence each other, ultimately forming the world.
Listening to Daniel's words, the two looked at each other, unsure of how to respond.
These concepts were hardly something a Wizard Apprentice needed to study. Even they had not researched them extensively; instead, they focused on mastering their own areas of expertise.
Especially Cleveland, who had come to find Daniel with the intention of taking him as his apprentice. However, after hearing about Daniel's research, he felt somewhat ashamed and questioned whether he could truly be a qualified mentor.
Instead, he thought his own mentor would be more suitable.
He smiled and said, "Well, I happen to know a great person—my mentor Richard. He is a Third-Rank Archmage, proficient in Earth, Fire, Wind, and Water Elements, and is a well-known figure in the entire Wizard Alliance.
Most importantly, our ancestral master, the Elemental Controller Basaromu, is a Fifth Level Rule Wizard known for mastering all elements. His research is quite similar to yours. If you could become Richard's apprentice, you would also receive guidance from our ancestor."
This was the first time Daniel had heard about Cleveland's background and was quite surprised; it was indeed very impressive.
Richard, the Third-Rank Archmage, may seem like just a Third-Rank Wizard, which is not particularly high in the hierarchy of wizards divided into nine levels. However, there is a significant distinction with the word "Great" in between. In the Wizarding World, there are certain rules; the term "Great" should not be used lightly.
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