Wizard: My career panel has no upper limit

Chapter 520 Immediate results
The oval-shaped arena is surrounded by a transparent force field barrier, which protects the safety of the audience without obstructing their view.

The ground is covered with specially made metal plates that can withstand magical attacks and display visual patterns of magical fluctuations in real time.

"Fellow apprentices, the rules for today's sparring match are as follows:"

Each match is limited to ten minutes, and players are allowed to freely use zero-ring spells and effect rune enhancements.

The host, Ella, floated to the center of the arena, her voice amplified and resounding throughout the entire arena:

"But I need to remind everyone again that enchanting is the most advanced of the three arts."

What you currently possess are only the most basic effect runes.

She raised a practice sword in her hand, its blade shimmering with pale blue runes:

"These runes only provide a brief, temporary boost, usually lasting no more than five minutes."

If the battle drags on for too long, the rune's effect will inevitably gradually weaken until it becomes ineffective.

"Therefore, how to allocate magic power reasonably within a limited time is crucial."

Maintaining spellcasting while ensuring rune bonuses is a true test of your combined abilities.

The first round of matches begins.

The first to take the stage were two senior apprentices.

The contestant on the left activated the "Sharp Rune" on his longsword, and the blade immediately emitted a sharp whistling sound as it cut through the air.

The player on the right had "Sturdy Runes" engraved on his shield, giving it a metallic sheen.

Zero-ring rocket technique

The swordsman launched the first attack, unleashing a beam of orange-red flame from his palm, which shot towards his opponent like an arrow.

The shieldbearer immediately raised his shield to block, and the flames exploded upon impact with the shield, but the enhancement from the sturdy rune left the shield unharmed.

——Zero-ring frost rays
The shield bearer immediately retaliated, unleashing a blue-white beam of light from his fingertips.

After dodging, the swordsman swung his sword at close range, slashing fiercely, so much so that the shield-bearer could only roll over in fright.

His shield had withstood one fire spell, but if it were to take another attack imbued with the Sharpness Rune, it might not be able to hold out.

The ensuing battle was back and forth, quite exciting, but overall, the shield bearers who opted for a conservative tactic ended up in a more difficult situation.

But just three minutes into the battle, a dramatic scene unfolded.

The swordsman's sharp runes began to flicker, the rune lines dimmed, and the cutting power noticeably decreased.

"Sure enough, the rune's effect is starting to weaken!"

A knowledgeable person in the audience pointed out:

"His magic power allocation was not reasonable. In the early stages, he focused solely on attacking his opponent, which led to excessive consumption of his magic power!"

As expected, once the sharp runes completely failed, the swordsman lost his main advantage and was ultimately defeated by a more stable opponent.

After the first round of competition, Ron summarized the performance of each apprentice he had observed.

Apart from a few more adventurous individuals, most apprentices opted for a conservative reinforcement strategy.

Engrave standard sharpness runes, sturdiness runes, or lightweight runes on weapons.

These are classic applications from textbooks; although they lack creativity, they are reliable and dependable.

This is also due to the overall atmosphere at the Vinard base.

The practice matches, however, use an elimination system, where each participant must fight continuously until they are defeated.

Pulling his thoughts back to the competition of his students, Lila was the first to take the stage.

As a second-year apprentice, and with the fact that the Three-Eyed Clan's innate abilities do not provide her with a significant boost to her combat power, Lila's past performance has not been outstanding.

She is usually eliminated in the first round, occasionally getting lucky to make it to the second round, but has never surpassed this result.

Lila's first opponent this time is a third-year apprentice who is skilled in earth magic.

Before the match began, Lila carefully inscribed the "Perception Amplification Rune" on her staff.

This rune can improve the accuracy of her predictions.

The third-year apprentices inscribed "Solid Rock Runes" on their staffs, which enhanced the defensive capabilities of earth-based spells.

"start!"

The third-year apprentice immediately cast the Stone Wall spell, erecting an earthen and stone barrier in front of himself, and then began chanting a more powerful spell.

But Lila's third eye suddenly opened, flashing with silver light!
She clearly "saw" her opponent's spellcasting trajectory and the direction of mana flow.

It was anticipated that the third-year apprentices would use the [Earth Spike Assault].

Zero-ring energy missile
Lila raised her staff, and three purple energy orbs shot out in a triangular formation.

Instead of attacking the stone wall itself, the goal is to precisely strike its weakest points.

With a loud crash, the stone wall collapsed, forcing the third-year apprentice's spell to a halt.

"This kind of precision strike."

Someone in the audience exclaimed:

"She completely saw through the structural weaknesses of earth magic!"

Taking advantage of her opponent's imbalance, Lila unleashed [Binding Spell] and [Flash Spell] in succession, successfully securing the first victory.

The second opponent is Carly, a third-year student and a speed-type wind mage.

Kali's tactics are simple—use [Swiftness] to increase movement speed and use [Wind Blade] for hit-and-run attacks.

In the past, when facing such fast-moving opponents, Lila's third eye would often be overwhelmed by a large amount of movement trajectory information, leading to misjudgments.

But this time it's different.

Lila took a deep breath and, following Professor Ron's method, adjusted her perception depth to the most suitable level.

She no longer tried to track her opponent's every move, but instead focused on predicting where Carly's attacks would land.

As Carly sprinted around the field like a whirlwind, Lila stood quietly in the center, her third eye slowly turning.

Zero Ring Wind Blade Technique

Carly suddenly attacked from the side, sharp wind blades whistling through the air.

But Lila was prepared; she gracefully shifted her body to the side, narrowly avoiding a fatal blow.

——Zero-ring frost rays
The counterattack came swiftly and precisely, with a blue-white beam of light aimed at Carly's inevitable path.

Carly had to stop moving to dodge, and her speed advantage vanished instantly.

After three minutes of fighting, Kali's Swiftness rune effect began to weaken, and her movement speed decreased significantly.

Lila seized the opportunity and used [Frost Ray] to restrict her opponent's movements, ultimately securing victory.

The third round of battle entered into a high-intensity confrontation from the very beginning.

Instead of rushing to attack, the enemy first used [Mage Armor] to build up protection before unleashing more powerful spells.

Lila's perception amplification runes had been exhausted in the previous battles, but her third eye remained functioning steadily.

This amazed the mentors in the audience.

"She has learned precise control without relying on runes!"

Ella said with some pride from the audience.

The battle was extremely fierce.

Although Lila was able to predict the trajectory of the attacks, the difference in her physical condition and magical power made it increasingly difficult for her to hold on.

By the eighth minute, Lila's magic was nearly depleted, while her opponent remained unscathed.

Ultimately, Lila was unable to mount any effective counterattack and was forced to admit defeat.

But the entire audience gave her a warm round of applause.

"Lila has won two consecutive matches and entered the third round, achieving her personal best result!"

The referee's voice was filled with admiration when he announced the result:

"The use of the third eye has gone from chaotic to precise, tactical awareness has greatly improved, and the performance is nothing short of perfect!"

Lila's progress is remarkable, from being eliminated in the first round to defeating two older opponents in a row.

In addition, she remained calm and focused throughout the process, and did not experience the information overload she had experienced before.

West Germany displayed astonishing energy conversion skills during the battle.

He was no longer limited to light and heat energy, but successfully converted the cold energy of his opponent's [Frost Ray] into life energy to heal himself during the battle.

"This ability to instantly transform skills is already approaching the level of an advanced apprentice!"

One tutor commented with some surprise.

Although Alfred's flames did not increase in temperature significantly, their stability improved dramatically.

In addition to his explosive attacks, his Fireball spell has begun to allow for precise control over the burning time and blast radius.

In his close combat with his opponent, he used the technique of "delayed detonation," allowing the fireball to unleash its power at a specific moment, thus securing victory in one fell swoop.

When it was Garen's turn, he chose a heavy two-handed sword.

This weapon is well-suited to leveraging the strength of his metal arm, but it also demands a high level of skill.

"Garren, remember what we said during practice."

Ron gave him a final reminder before he went on the field:

"Don't command it, listen to it."

Garen nodded and walked to the center of the arena.

His opponent was an upperclassman who was among the best in his age group.

Garen did not immediately inscribe runes on the sword; he simply closed his eyes quietly.

He submerged his consciousness deep within the metal arm, attempting to establish a connection with the "memories" within, following Professor Ron's method. Initially, he still sensed those chaotic emotional fluctuations.

Anger, pain, and resentment—these are the hallmarks of a soldier's final moments.

But this time, Garrean did not resist these emotions; instead, he tried to understand their meaning.

Gradually, the emotional turmoil began to subside, and something deeper surfaced.

That was muscle memory from countless sword swings, a fighting instinct honed in life-or-death situations.

More importantly, he felt a complex and profound emotion.

That was a father's silent love for his son.

Garrenne recalled what Ron had repeatedly emphasized during his personal coaching sessions:

"Your father left you with the most precious thing, not just this arm, but all his wisdom and experience as a warrior."

This kind of inheritance is more precious than any bloodline talent.

"He places his hopes on you, hoping that you can become a stronger and wiser warrior than him."

When Garen reopened his eyes, he felt a gentle response from the metal arm.

He raised his two-handed sword, but did not use any runes to enhance it.

Instead, he lets the "memory" of the metal arm guide his body's movements.

When his opponent launched an attack, Garen completely abandoned the standard sword techniques taught by the academy professors, instead displaying a completely different fighting style.

The sweeping, powerful attack trajectories were filled with the atmosphere of a fierce battle.

Every block was perfectly timed, and every counterattack was powerful and heavy.

This is a true skill honed through countless life-or-death trials.

In less than two minutes, his opponent was knocked to the ground by Garen.

Throughout the entire process, Garen's expression remained calm, as if this battle was easy and natural for him.

But when the battle was completely over, he stared blankly at his hands.

"This is not me fighting."

Confused, he turned to Ron for help:
"I feel like my body is being guided by another person, but it is definitely my own consciousness."

A lively discussion erupted from the audience.

The apprentices and mentors were all stunned by this unprecedented phenomenon.

"He didn't use any runes to enhance his abilities, yet his combat power has undergone a qualitative leap."

A veteran mentor exclaimed in amazement:

"This way of passing on skills has completely overturned our understanding."

Vinard's ethereal projection became more solid, his silver eyes fixed intently on Garen.

"Resonance technology."

He pondered this concept repeatedly in his mind:

"I see. It's not just about improved control, but also about awakening historical memories."

"That kid Ralph really gave me a huge surprise."

Ella also turned to Ron and nodded in satisfaction:
"Your theory is more profound than we imagined."

It turns out that 'resonance' is not just about connecting with the present moment, but also about awakening the history and memories hidden within it.

Ron only politely replied with a thank you, but he wasn't particularly happy.

He was certainly pleased with Garrean's breakthrough, but at the same time he realized that there were deeper problems hidden behind this phenomenon.

The metal arm contains not only skill memories, but also fragments of the warrior's complete personality.

If not handled properly, it may lead to confusion about identity or even personality split.

“Garren needs more in-depth guidance to learn how to live in harmony with this ‘legacy’.”

He silently planned the focus of his next lesson:

"The power of resonance is indeed strong, but it also contains risks."

This victory also completely changed the other apprentices' perception of Ron's teaching methods.

The initial doubts and dissatisfaction have transformed into eager anticipation.

Everyone wanted to know if this amazing "resonance" technology could produce similar miracles in them.

Ron, however, faces an even greater challenge.

He must ensure that each apprentice can safely master this power while maintaining the effectiveness of the teaching.

After all, awakening historical memory is a double-edged sword; if used improperly, it can lead to disastrous consequences.

………………

The evening after the competition ended, Ron found Lila in the Academy's meditation garden.

The three-eyed mixed-race girl was sitting alone under a glowing plant, her third eye on her forehead tightly closed.

"Can we sit down and talk?"

Ron sat down on the stone bench next to her:

You look like you have something on your mind.

Lila raised her head, a clear look of wariness flashing in her eyes:

“Mentor, I… I’m not sure if I’m suited to continue my studies.”

"Why do you think so?"

"Although I have made significant progress under your guidance recently, I still feel that my abilities are a bit too dangerous."

Her voice was very soft, almost as if she were talking to herself:

“Every time I open my third eye, I can see things that others don’t want to be seen.”

Their fear, jealousy, and anger surged through me like a tidal wave, making me feel like an intruder.

"Moreover, I can't control what I see. Sometimes it's a beautiful memory, and sometimes it's a painful secret."

Lila's voice began to tremble:
"After the second round of matches yesterday, I was surprised to see the resentment my opponent harbored towards me. The malice was so intense that I couldn't sleep all night."

Ron listened quietly without offering any immediate advice.

He can understand this kind of distress.

For a sensitive young girl, passively receiving the negative emotions of others is indeed a huge psychological burden.

"Lila, have you ever considered that perhaps the problem isn't what you see, but how you perceive what you see?"

"What's the meaning?"

"You just said that seeing other people's resentment makes you suffer."

But have you ever considered why that opponent harbored such resentment?

Ron's tone was very gentle:

"Perhaps she also has her own troubles, perhaps she is also distressed by her inability to control her abilities."

That resentment is probably more anger at one's own powerlessness than malice towards you personally.

This angle made Lila fall into deep thought.

"True understanding means not judging whether the emotions you see are good or bad, but also thinking about the reasons behind these emotions."

Ron continued to guide:

"When you learn to empathize with others' situations, those negative emotions are no longer painful intrusions, but precious opportunities to understand others."

"But the mentor."

Lila's voice remained uncertain:

"How do I know my judgment is correct? What if I misunderstand someone's thoughts, or unintentionally hurt them?"

This worry revealed her deep-seated insecurity.

As a mixed-race individual, Lila has faced identity struggles since childhood, making her exceptionally sensitive and cautious in her interpersonal relationships.

“The fear of making mistakes is itself a sign of wisdom.” Ron’s answer is thought-provoking:

Only a fool would think he is always right.

True wisdom lies in acknowledging that you may make mistakes and being willing to continuously learn and correct them.

“Your abilities are indeed powerful, and indeed dangerous. But that is not a reason to run away, but rather a motivation to use them cautiously.”

He looked at Lila's tightly closed third eye:

"Perhaps we can try a different way of practicing. Instead of looking at the emotions of living people, let's feel the echoes of history."

"An echo of history?"

“Every place retains traces of emotions that once occurred, like an echo.”

These historical sentiments are relatively mild and won't have a direct impact on you, but they can still train your perception and comprehension skills.

This suggestion caught Lila's eye:
"Are you saying that I can learn to understand the nature of emotions by perceiving past emotions?"

"exactly."

Ron nodded in confirmation:

"Moreover, this kind of exercise has an additional value—you can help others recover lost memories and understand what happened in the past."

In this way, your abilities will no longer be a burden, but a precious gift for helping others.

(End of this chapter)