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"Wrong answer, I am Jessalita, Jim's distant cousin," the red-eyed gray rabbit corrected sternly.
Freya shrugged nonchalantly; all these Rabbit Guardians looked the same, who could tell one from another?
Moreover, each apprentice's information was well known to these Rabbit Guardians, so knowing her name was not surprising. Their earlier conversation was merely a form of authentication.
"According to Aelgreen Wizard Academy, Article 123 of the Apprentice Code, you should currently be stationed in Katia City. The time has not yet arrived, and without a special pardon, you have no right to..."
"This is a special application from the Katia Outpost Supervisor." Without waiting for it to finish, Freya handed over a white envelope.
On the envelope was a delicate green circular leaf, so finely crafted that one could almost see the veins of the leaf.
The gray rabbit named Jessalita did not get angry at Freya's impolite interruption.
It took the envelope, sniffed it lightly, and then extended its pink tongue to lick the leaf. After considering for a moment, it surprisingly swallowed it whole.
The sound of crunching echoed.
Freya watched its actions with an expressionless face for a long while.
"The authenticity of the application has been confirmed; you may enter."
It mumbled indistinctly while swallowing the paper.
Freya nodded, but just as she was about to pull on the reins to drive the carriage forward, the gray rabbit standing on the horse's back suddenly jumped into the driver's seat beside her.
It stretched out its nose and carefully sniffed her chest.
The gray ears swayed back and forth in front of her eyes, causing her to frown slightly.
"Is there anything else?"
"Um..." The rabbit withdrew its head, glanced back and forth at Freya, and moved its long ears lightly as it said, "You smell really nice, I like it, but there's also a bit of a stinky smell. Maybe you should visit your teacher."
"What?" Hearing the rabbit's words, Freya curiously sniffed herself but detected no scent at all.
Just as she was about to ask for clarification, the rabbit jumped off the carriage and quickly disappeared into the grass by the roadside.
"..."
Thoughtfully watching the direction in which the rabbit vanished, Freya paused for a moment before pulling on the reins, and the carriage slowly moved forward.
An hour later.
The Black Carriage gradually approached the academy gates after traversing the dark forest.
Ten minutes later.
Having tidied up her belongings, Freya, dressed in a Gray Robe, followed the signs towards the All Things Studies and Positive Energy System teaching buildings.
At this time, if nothing unexpected happened, Master Lisa would usually be in her office.
The large academy, with its dark tones, felt much quieter compared to when she left; after walking for a while, she only encountered a few apprentices, and they were merely the lowest rank.
She did not see a single Official Wizard.
A gentle breeze passed by. Freya faintly caught a whiff of a light iron-blood scent in the air.
She looked up at the clock tower of the academy, feeling a vague sense of unease in her heart.
Five minutes later.
In front of a long corridor, Freya looked at the large door at the end, adjusted her apprentice Gray Robe, lightly straightened her Maple Leaf Brooch, and then strode forward.
She reached out and knocked on the wooden door. After a moment, Lisa's familiar voice came from inside.
"Please come in."
Freya gently pushed the door open and walked in.
Seeing Freya enter, Lisa put down her Feather Pen and showed a puzzled expression. "Oh, you're back so soon?"
"Yes, teacher." Freya slightly bowed. "It's because there was a terrorist attack by other wizard factions at the outpost, I..."
As she explained, Lisa waved her hand with a faint smile. "It's okay, as long as you returned safely at this time. The higher-ups of the academy are already aware of the situation at the outpost and have made a decision."
"This time?" Freya caught the hidden meaning in Lisa's words and looked at her in confusion.
"Oh, right, you wouldn't know yet. The academy has recently been engaged in a war with an underground emerging faction called Earthbound Star, located near the Maid Mountain Range. It happens to be in the opposite direction of your return route, so it's somewhat fortunate for you," Lisa explained. "Moreover, most of the Third-Rank Apprentices and Official Wizards in the academy have already been summoned to participate in the war."
"Summoned?" Hearing Lisa's words, Freya was taken aback; after all, she was also a Third-Rank Apprentice but had received no notification.
"Yes, however, most of those summoned are apprentices with family backgrounds. If you want to go, you can head to the Mission Area to accept War Missions. The rewards are mission points, and those with high mission points also have a chance to obtain Nightmare Sand or other precious promotion materials," Lisa said, her gaze fixed on Freya with a hint of persuasion.
"Promotion materials?" Upon hearing Lisa's words, Freya's eyes lit up but then she shook her head.
"Forget it," she refused.
It wasn't that her current strength had greatly diminished, but with her status as a Third-Rank Apprentice and no background, she would definitely be sent to the front lines as cannon fodder. Even if there was a chance to obtain promotion materials, she needed to survive first.
However, from Lisa's words, she deduced that the academy must have promotion materials, and there might be quite a few of them; otherwise, they wouldn't be given out as mission rewards.
"Hehe, so what brings you to me?" Lisa smiled and lightly tapped the wooden table, seemingly unconcerned about Freya's refusal.
"It was the Gray Rabbit Guard from the academy who suggested I come," Freya honestly replied, putting aside her thoughts.
"Oh? Those rabbits?"
Upon hearing Freya's words, Lisa gradually withdrew her smile and began to scrutinize Freya seriously. When she noticed the area around Freya's chest, she suddenly froze for a moment before smiling again.
"So that's it? Did you pass through an area like the Cursed Land on your way here?"
"Yes..." Freya nodded, sensing from Lisa's expression that she had guessed something similar.
"Alright, I see. Then..."
With that, she reached out her hand towards Freya's chest.
Suddenly, Freya heard a tearing scream emanating from Lisa's hand.
A faint Black Smoke began to waft from her chest.
'Puff!'
A strange muffled sound.
Lisa withdrew her hand, and in it was a writhing, howling Face.
"This is Ghost Face, a creature formed from malevolent thoughts and curses, most active in the Cursed Land," Lisa explained with a smile while holding the Face. "This thing won't cause you any physical harm. However, it will gradually weaken your constitution and tilt your soul towards the Shadow Realm, eventually leading you to only be able to advance as a Shadow Sorcerer and become its host. Do you want to take it back?"
"Uh... no." Looking at the bizarrely twisted Face, Freya quickly declined.
This thing was indeed brought from Berg Town.
"Hehe. Although this thing is harmful to most people, it serves as a mental supplement for apprentices of the Shadow System. Since you don't want it, I'll take it," Lisa said lightly as she stuffed the ghostly face into a glass bottle and corked it shut.
"Alright, your issue is resolved. Now, please pay five Low-Level Magic Stones as purification fees. Is that alright?"
"…No problem." Hearing Lisa's words, Freya paused slightly but nodded nonetheless. She took out a Magic Stone from her waist pouch.
Wizards adhere to the principle of Equivalent Exchange, and Freya was merely a student under Lisa's name, not a true disciple, so receiving such treatment was quite normal.
Watching Lisa satisfactorily accept the Magic Stone, Freya took a small step back.
"Since it's resolved, I shall take my leave."
Freya said respectfully.
"Mm, go ahead." She waved her hand.
"Wait a moment."
As Freya was about to turn and leave, Lisa suddenly thought of something and called her back.
"I noticed that your Energy Particles are out of balance. I have something here that can resolve it quickly. Do you want it?"
"…………"
Ten minutes later.
Freya walked out of Lisa's office, somewhat speechless, holding a half-meter-long metal rod.
This seemingly ordinary metal rod cost her ten Magic Stones; if she had spent that much on Spell Models, she could have bought two very high-quality Models.
"Although it accelerates recovery, it will still take a month. However, this is much faster than the slow grind Saradin mentioned."
From this, she could see the difference in standards between the base and the academy; they were absolutely two different concepts.
Some problems that were difficult to solve at Saradin's side could be easily cracked here. This was not just a matter of knowledge level but also related to perspective.
She tucked the metal rod into her waist and walked out of the teaching building.
At this moment, the vast Black Academy appeared extremely empty. Only a few apprentices with thick books passed through the square.
Freya wandered around the academy for a bit, thought for a moment, and decided to head to the Trading Area first.
It was important to note that there was currently turmoil in the academy, and some precious resources might be put up for sale as a result. Although Lisa's Promotion Array materials could be obtained through tasks similar to Merit points, who knew if there would be anything available in the Trading Area?
Moreover, besides promotion materials, she also needed to purchase a Defensive Spell Model engraved in her mind.
As she was making her plans, suddenly, a few hoarse bird calls echoed through the air.
To her surprise, several large black birds slowly glided across the sky above the academy.
These birds were entirely black, but around their necks and chests, they were strangely tied with a circle of red string.
Freya lifted her head and squinted slightly.
She vaguely saw that on the backs of these birds, there seemed to be a red High-Back Chair tied, and sitting in the chairs were individuals dressed in black Robes, enveloped in thick Black Smoke, who were Official Wizards.
"These are wizards from the Necromancy Department..."
Looking at the distinctive smoke and black robes, Freya immediately recognized their identities.
"It seems that the war within the academy is about to fully erupt."
She gently shook her head and withdrew her gaze. Although she was currently a member of Elgreen Academy, if the academy were to be defeated, her connection to it would not matter much.
For now, her priority was to advance to Official Wizard first, and then consider other matters. (To be continued)
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