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Chapter 93 Promotion Rewards
Without realizing it, I have become the person I once aspired to be.

"It really is……"

Zellier couldn't help but chuckle softly, a feeling of indescribable emotion welling up inside him.

"It feels like a lifetime ago..."

The cheers continued until mentor Marvin waved to signal them to quiet down and gradually disperse.

"Alright, come with me, Zellir." Instructor Marvin led Zellir away from the training ground.

Along the way, almost every mage who passed by would turn their gaze toward Zelier, making him a 100% head-turner.

After the initial surge of heroic ambition faded, Zellier still felt somewhat unaccustomed to the new scene.

"You'll have to get used to it."

Walking along the quiet, tree-lined path in the guild, Marvin noticed Zelil's condition.

"A sixteen-year-old lower-level mage, at this pace, is already comparable to that genius Kane from the capital. It's normal for him to attract attention."

"I think it's better to keep a low profile," Zellier said with a somewhat helpless smile.

"Your talent is far from being low-key."

Ma Wenxiao said, "Sometimes, being a little sharp isn't necessarily a bad thing."

The two entered the General Affairs Office together, and Mentor Marvin went straight to the counter and asked the always sleepy old mage to upgrade Zeril's badge.

“Zelil…”

The old mage picked up the white badge that Zelier had previously possessed, carefully examined the information on it, and frowned.

“Marvin, are you mistaken? He was promoted to magic apprentice just last month.”

“He has just been promoted to a lower-level mage again. I personally assessed him,” Marvin said calmly.

Upon hearing this, the old monk's sleepy eyes widened slightly.

He sat up, peered behind Marvin at Zelil, and looked on with an incredulous expression.

"There are more and more geniuses these days..." the old mage muttered, then sat back down.

He busied himself behind the counter for a while, then placed a money bag and a new badge on the counter.

The badge of a magic apprentice is a small white jade plaque, while the badge of a junior mage is also made of jade, but it has a faint purple halo, making it look more elegant and sophisticated.

With the twenty gold coins in his pocket, Zellir felt extremely satisfied.

He now has seventy-five gold coins in savings.

After this month, I can receive a subsidy of 20 gold coins. By doing some tasks, I can easily accumulate 100 gold coins.

"correct……"

Zell suddenly remembered something. "Instructor Marvin, I'd like to ask... what are the assessment criteria for intermediate mages?"

Marvin stared at Zelil for a moment, then smiled.

I was laughing very happily, and for some reason, I had a feeling of "I really can't do anything with you".

"I think you're more concerned about how much subsidy a mid-level mage gets each month, right?"

"It's not quite right to say that, I care about everything..." Zellier said.

Mentor Marvin led Zelil to the quiet room.

"Becoming a junior mage from a magic apprentice can be considered the entry-level process, so the focus should be on the skill and speed of manipulating magic."

"Intermediate mages are different; they must develop comprehensively, improving both their magical power and their magical manipulation skills."

"The first criterion is that the magic strength meets the standard."

As he spoke, Instructor Marvin placed his hand on the crystal pillar that had been used to test the strength of magic.

The once-silent crystal pillar suddenly lit up with a blue light, which then began to surge upwards rapidly, quickly exceeding two meters in height, and continuing to rise.

Then, the blue light gradually changed, becoming deeper and deeper, turning into a profound purple.

"A mid-level mage's magical power must reach this level to be considered qualified." Marvin withdrew his hand, pointing to the lingering purple light. Zellir looked up and estimated its strength.

This height... must be at least three meters, right?
The height has increased by almost double compared to my previous test.

"Secondly."

Mentor Marvin held up one finger, "That means you've mastered one level four magic."

“Level four magic? That doesn’t seem too difficult,” Zellier said.

After all, he already possesses three fourth-level spells, so wouldn't he only need to focus on increasing his magic power?

“It’s a level four, multi-layered spell structure magic,” Marvin smiled.

Upon hearing this word, Zellier paused slightly.

Multi-layered spell structure magic...

Yes, all the magic I've encountered so far, whether it's a simple fireball or a complex mist spell, has been a single-layered spell structure.

I've never seen a multi-layered magical structure before.

The structure of the technique, which is made up of many surfaces, has an extremely complex circuit, and the difficulty of performing it increases exponentially. If one's intelligence is not up to standard, it is very difficult to perform.

"at last."

Mentor Marvin smiled slightly and said what Zelier cared about most: "Passing the intermediate mage exam will earn you a subsidy of one hundred gold coins per month."

This award filled Zellir with awe.

He once again gained a profound understanding of the immense financial power of the Mage's Guild.

One hundred gold coins...

We need to step up our efforts to upgrade.

"So? Are you motivated now?" asked Professor Marvin.

“Very motivated,” Zellier replied.

"Humph"

Marvin smiled and said, "This is just the most basic reward. The benefits of advancing to the intermediate mage level are far more than this."

"Are there any other benefits?" Zellier asked in surprise.

"Of course, once you become an intermediate mage, you can enter the secret chamber and choose an item you like."

"A secret chamber?" Zellier asked curiously.

"Yes."

Marvin's tone was persuasive and encouraging.

"You can think of it as the Blackrock Town branch's own treasure trove. It contains magical items that the guild has accumulated over the years through various channels, and each one is extremely valuable."

"For example...?" Zellier's appetite was completely whetted.

"For example, some memory crystals contain the complete mental image of a previous elemental master casting an advanced multi-layered spell structure. Those are priceless treasures that can greatly improve learning progress."

"Or an Eagle Eye Ring crafted by ancient elves. Wearing it will give you eyesight and motion detection abilities comparable to the best rangers, making it impossible for those who want to ambush you to hide."

"A small bottle of the Fountain of Magic, made with extremely rare materials. Its effect is simple: it can permanently increase the upper limit of magic stored in the sea of ​​consciousness."

"There are also cat's eye pendants that can enhance the wearer's memory and comprehension abilities, making it easier for you to study the structure of magical formulas."

"of course."

Marvin shrugged.

"If you don't like these functional items, there are also various simple and straightforward options available."

"There are so many kinds of things, such as high-level magic cores or precious materials that have long been extinct on the market. You won't have trouble finding what you want. You'll just be overwhelmed by the choices."

(End of this chapter)