Wizard Alchemist

Chapter 37 Niya's Choice
The suites where senior apprentices live are spacious and comfortable, far exceeding the residences of ordinary apprentices.

The dark-colored velvet is spread out on the table, illuminated by the soft magic light, making it look even more upscale and elegant.

There were some exquisite fruit plates on the table, filled with fresh fruits and snacks. In front of each person was a fruit juice drink that Roy had made while researching the Dark Orchard.

"Everyone looks good and seems to have had a good rest. How are things going? Do you have any ideas on how to transform and strengthen your wizard bodies?"

Sitting at one end of the long table, Roy looked around at everyone and said with a smile on his face.

This time I came back with a lot of gains, which was equivalent to several high-level tasks.

In the past, it would take a long time and hard work to get it.

"Actually, I've thought about this a long time ago. I'll take this opportunity to buy some physical strengthening potions and raise my strength to that of an intermediate knight!

This is the most basic and comprehensive non-attribute enhancement direction, possessing a physical fitness three times that of an ordinary person."

Renien spoke first.

"And the witch body transformation of the Star Soul Beast's arm that I mentioned earlier can also be carried out simultaneously."

Roy nodded after hearing this and said, "I have some homemade adrenaline and other potions that I can sell to you at a fair price and use as rage potions.

By then, your combat capabilities will reach a whole new level!"

Renien said happily, "That's great! Similar potions sold outside are too expensive. If you can sell me a cheaper one, I can afford it."

Andov casually grabbed the juice on the table and took a sip. It tasted like a mixture of fruit beer and carbonated drink, and the more he drank, the more intoxicated he became. "I want to get myself a magic eye, one with spell-like abilities..."

Although the money on hand is only enough to buy the cheap kind, if it has certain auxiliary functions, it can be comparable to a magical item."

Roy coughed dryly, then immediately agreed with his choice: "I'll keep an eye out for you. Sometimes the things on the third floor are better than those on the second. You can also come and see more often under the guise of looking for me."

Andov didn't want to replace his eyes out of boredom, but someone damaged his eyes and he had to choose to replace them.

He didn't have any magic stones before, and the few hundred he got from the last mission were not enough. He had been saving them and was reluctant to spend them.

Tigro pondered for a moment and said, "I'm looking for an elemental antibody, or one with a strong physique that can withstand spell attacks."

He seemed to be traumatized by the death of his companions, and after witnessing a series of tragedies, he decided to seek some sense of security.

Little did they know, everyone who heard this, secretly praised him in unison: "Such a high level of awareness, a great material for a meat shield!"

Celine said, "I've already been enhanced by Lady Sophia. If I don't continue to improve my mental strength, it will be difficult to make further progress. So, I'd better switch to a magic item."

Roy and others knew that she would cooperate with Sophia to transplant her brain in the future, so they thought this was a good idea.

Roy suggested: "If possible, try to switch to something that can detect from a distance, such as a flying bird puppet or a magical pet."

Celine said, "Okay, I'll try my best."

Then, it was Niya's turn to speak, but she said unexpectedly: "I, I don't plan to strengthen it!"

Seeing the surprised looks of everyone, including Roy, she felt a little guilty and helpless and said, "I plan to use this money to bribe the tower's steward and find a stable and easy position that can exempt me from mandatory tasks.

From now on, be a good butler and don’t go out on adventures anymore…”

Everyone was surprised: "Are you so sure that you have no future development potential and want to live as a deacon?"

"Only the most mediocre old apprentices would make such a choice, but most of them are over 35 years old..."

"You are only 20 years old. If you don't continue to improve, what will happen in the future?"

"In the future...if I have the chance, I might go back to my hometown and seek a small title!"

Niya seemed to have really thought it through maturely and even planned out her future route clearly.

Roy said solemnly, "Niya, are you planning to quit while you're ahead and no longer pursue this extraordinary path to becoming a wizard?"

"Yes, I'm sorry!" Niya avoided his gaze and didn't dare to look at him.

"I'm not afraid of you laughing at me...

I was actually scared by what happened last time. I was in a daze the whole way back, had nightmares at night, and cried secretly several times.

I know I can't go on like this.

The adventure of a wizard apprentice is too dangerous. A mediocre person like me may survive this time, but I am not sure if I can survive the next time."

Roy sighed, but was surprisingly reasonable: "Everyone has their own aspirations. You don't have to apologize to me, or to anyone else."

Niya's body trembled: "Don't you blame me for destroying the team?"

Roy shook his head slightly: "How much selfishness is disguised in the name of the collective."

How could he not be annoyed?

Why did he quit at such a young age? He didn't even say it in private, but chose to say it in public when everyone was gathered together...

If I were more ruthless and used the corpses of my companions as a ladder for promotion, I would immediately make her an example and teach others the consequences of quitting.

But humans are not plants or trees, so who can be heartless?

There is no need to be so extreme.

Moreover, Niya’s withdrawal is not necessarily a bad thing, but rather a good thing.

This gave him a warning that human hearts are unpredictable.

Don't try to grasp something that is illusory and meaningless.

Only by grasping the real key can you become stronger.

What's the key to the wizarding world? Is it strength in numbers?
No, it's witchcraft!
It is a stronger self!

A transcendental being can defeat a hundred or even billions of living beings at once without any problem, and he or she also has a long lifespan.

I may not be able to go very far with this group of apprentices who support each other, so there is no need to spend too much time and energy on them.

So, just let her be.

While Roy was silent, Renien and Andov also remained silent.

They really had nothing to say.

Tigro had even less right to speak. He didn't even know the specific situation, and his familiarity with Roy and others was far less than that of Niya.

So he also became deaf and blind and became a puppet.

Celine, on the other hand, consoled him, saying, "It's good this way. This way, we can be safe and sound."

Roy gave her a strange look.

Aren't you a ruthless person who is willing to risk your life to stay? Why do you envy Niya?

But after thinking about it again, I felt relieved again.

If given a choice, who would be willing to work so hard?

Maybe in the future Niya will really have the opportunity to return to the Old World and live a comfortable life with what she has learned and gained in the Witch Tower.

Celine didn't have that opportunity.

(End of this chapter)