The Wizard's Secret Journey

Chapter 263 Ouroboros
The search by the rescue shuttle officially ended the following evening.

Besides Lynn and Aria, eight other wizards survived the gray wind, from three different squads.

The rescue shuttle searched an area containing eight teams and 32 wizards. That means nearly a third of the wizards survived, which is quite a lot.

This seems like a good thing for Lynn at first glance.

But according to his inquiries, all eight surviving wizards escaped the gray wind by digging holes in the ground, and he was the only wizard who hid in the ruins.

All things considered, the situation is actually quite unfavorable.

"For now, I'm afraid the only option is to see if there's any chance of contacting the academic school or Lord Horsens... Otherwise, we can only take it one step at a time."

In the lounge, Lynn watched the approaching Silver Ring Fortress outside the window and let out a soft sigh.

A few minutes later, the shuttle slowly came to a stop.

Selse's voice came through the shuttle's loudspeaker: "We've arrived. Please disembark."

"It's finally over." Aliya, looking refreshed, strode forward.

Several other wizards who were also in the lounge followed closely behind. Lynn silently stood up and followed them.

As Lynn walked down the corridor, he saw Searles standing in front of the hatch, calmly surveying them.
Whether it was psychological or not, Lynn felt that Selse's gaze lingered on him for a moment longer.

Lynn kept his eyes straight ahead, brushing past Selse, and stepped off the shuttle with the other wizards.

hum-

The shuttle door behind me made a dull thud as it closed.

Lynn turned around without making a sound and found that Selse had not gotten off the shuttle.

"Gentlemen, come here for the final inspection." A calm command came from the platform.

At this point in time, only Lynn's shuttle returned; the entire docking platform was empty except for two wizards standing not far away.

The two, a man and a woman, were both first-tier wizards. The male wizard had shoulder-length brown curly hair, while the female wizard had short red hair. Their expressions were as cold as if they were cut from the same mold.

The command was issued by the male wizard.

The two of them were clearly not far from the platform, but they had no intention of welcoming Lynn and the others. They simply stood there waiting for them to come over.

Lynn and the other wizards weren't surprised, but Aria pouted and complained, "So impressive..."

Most of the wizards in charge of the third ring area of ​​the Greywood Ruins came from the allied schools of the Silver Ring Academy. They had long heard about the domineering style of the Silver Ring Academy wizards, but Aria's reaction made them somewhat surprised.

Regardless, all the wizards had come here and no longer cared about the final examination. They only wanted to gain their freedom as soon as possible, so they walked very fast and soon lined up in front of the two wizards.

Lynn was only half a beat slower, so he could only be second to last in line.

As for last place... it's definitely Aria. This witch is unhurried and seems to be intentionally walking last.

The review process was quick, taking only a few dozen seconds for each wizard. The checks were limited to identity, which was quite unexpected for Lynn.

With Selse not coming along, he felt a little relieved.

But when it was Lynn's turn, the long-haired wizard's sudden smile made Lynn's heart sink.

As expected, the wizard slowly spoke:

“Lynn Kent, your case is somewhat special and requires a more thorough examination. Come with me.”

Lynn's expression turned serious, and he asked in a deep voice, "How come I didn't know my situation was special? Besides, what kind of examination can't be conducted here?"

Without a doubt, Lynn knew that this male wizard was acting on the orders of Celes... No wonder the second-tier wizard didn't come down with him; it turned out that he had already made arrangements.

The wizard's expression immediately turned cold, and he sneered, "If you want to be examined here, then I have no problem with that."

He winked at the witch beside him, signaling her to send Alia, who was at the very back, away first, then looked back at Lynn and said calmly:
"Relax, I'll examine you right away."

Relax your mind... There is only one type of examination that requires a wizard to relax their mind, and that is an invasive examination that directly probes the body with mental power!
The insult of this inspection goes without saying; even Lynn's face changed color, and he said coldly:

"Are you sure you want to do this?" "Intrusive examination... if I remember correctly, this method is generally only used on criminals."

Before the wizard could answer, Aria, who was standing next to him, frowned and said, "How can you treat an ally wizard from the academy like this?"

Hearing Aria's words, the red-haired witch, who was about to give her a quick check and let her leave, chuckled. She stared at the badge on Aria's chest and shook her head, saying:

“My friend, as a fellow alumnus, I advise you not to get involved in this matter… See the passage behind me? Go straight up, and you will be free.”

"What if I don't?" Aliya retorted, letting out a cold snort.

The curly-haired wizard sneered, "You're asking for it! I think you're in the same boat and need an intrusion check!"

Lynn raised an eyebrow, immediately relaxed, and curled up his lips, looking like he was watching a good show.

The curly-haired wizard, oblivious to everything, glared fiercely at Lynn and said in a cold voice, "What are you laughing at? Relax!"

“Ross…Ross…” The witch’s trembling voice suddenly came from beside her.

The curly-haired wizard was slightly taken aback. He turned his head and saw that Aria had a stern face and a unique, dazzling badge in her raised palm.

This badge is similar to a regular silver ring badge, but it is more exquisite in appearance and is inlaid with precious magical gems.

Rosne quickly realized what was happening, his face turning pale and cold sweat pouring down his back. He hurriedly bowed and said in a hoarse voice, "Greetings, Ouroboros Wizard!"

"Greetings, Ouroboros Wizard!" the witch replied, her body trembling uncontrollably.

Now it was Lynn's turn to be surprised.

'Aria is actually an Ouroboros wizard!'

When he was commended by the Silver Ring Wizard for his Purple Moon Magic Resistance Gear, Horsens tried his best to use it to get him into the Last Order.

But the Silver Ring Wizard ultimately refused, instead awarding him a year's worth of free access to first-tier knowledge.

Such power is only a part of the power possessed by the Herald Wizards.

A first-tier wizard in the final class is almost equivalent to an ordinary second-tier wizard in terms of status.

Moreover, Ouroboros Wizard and Ouroboros Class Wizard are not the same concept.

Ouroboros wizards are the best among ouroboros wizards, each possessing more than 50% potential to advance to the third rank, and their status is slightly higher than that of ordinary second-rank wizards.

That is why the two Silver Ring Academy wizards in front of them were so out of control.

"What's going on?" Selse appeared beside them without them noticing.

The wizard's usual coldness had been replaced by a gentle smile. He looked at Aria and greeted her, "I didn't expect you to be an Ouroboros wizard. Please forgive me if I have been negligent before."

"It's alright, after all, it was my fault for not revealing my identity." Aliya waved her hand magnanimously.

Sels smiled, then looked at the two first-tier wizards beside him and asked, "Are you having some kind of problem and need my help?"

Aliya recounted what had just happened. Throughout the entire process, the two first-tier wizards remained silent, their heads bowed.

"Such a thing is true." After hearing this, Seles's face darkened, and he glared at the two first-tier wizards. He then said, "Lady Aria and Lynn, you have finally escaped with your lives. You must be exhausted. Why don't you go up and rest? I will handle things here."

“Alright, then I’ll trouble you, Lord Cels,” Aliya said with a smile.

Sail looked at Lynn again.

Lynn's gaze remained calm as he smiled and said, "Thank you for your hard work, Lord Selse."

“It’s not hard work.” Selston smiled immediately.

Lynn followed Aliya forward, his smile quickly fading and his eyes flashing.

'Sales...'

(End of this chapter)