Wizard: Starting from Escaping Another World to Pioneering

Chapter 137 Integrating Runes into Witchcraft

At this moment, Earl Blackwater spoke first, "No problem, distinguished guest."

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"There is a manor on the outskirts of my territory."

"I assure you that no one will disturb your experiment."

After saying that, Earl Blackwater gave the guard a wink.

Soon Matthew left Blackwater Castle under the guidance of the guards.

Only three people remained in the hall at this moment.

Count Blackwater's expression improved considerably, and not just because of Todd's return.

Instead, he seemed to have found a way to resolve the crisis of the Earl of the Golden Lion coveting his territory.

Earl Blackwater quickly recounted the whole story to Todd.

"So, it seems Earl Golden Lion has a high-ranking apprentice behind him..."

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Count Blackwater nodded. "That's indeed the case, according to the intelligence we gathered."

Upon hearing this, Todd's expression also became quite solemn.

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He has a clear understanding of his own abilities.

Ever since he witnessed the brutality and bloodshed of the Winter Realm, his spirit has been completely extinguished.

Although he later returned to the wizarding world, his mental strength grew at a very slow rate, and he didn't know many spells.

Without Matthew's help, he estimated that even the school's mission would have been difficult to complete.

He knew very well that he was no match for a senior apprentice with his own abilities.

Even if the other party is just a wild wizard.

Todd confided his concerns to Count Blackwater.

"This, this..." Count Blackwater's initial joy vanished instantly.

Although he was not a wizard, as a nobleman he knew a great deal about the subject.

The gap between a high-ranking wizard and a low-ranking wizard is much greater than the gap between a legendary knight and a mortal.

"Sigh," Jason paced anxiously in the hall again.

Suddenly, he thought of something and turned to Todd to ask him.

"Todd, how capable is your friend?"

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When Matthew was mentioned, Todd's face lit up with excitement, and he began to recount Matthew's deeds at length.

He was even more excited than when he recounted his experiences.

When Count Blackwater heard about the apocalyptic vision caused by the 1700-degree witchcraft, his pupils constricted.

"Is this what a wizard is...?"

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"The first apprentice of this school..."

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"I'm about to become a full-fledged wizard..."

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Matthew's deeds left Earl Blackwater speechless with astonishment.

As the thought raced through his mind, his eyes suddenly brightened.

Seeing the other person's expression, Todd nervously reminded him.

"Father, Matthew is my friend!"

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He still has a lot of things to take care of, so don't bother him!

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As a shrewd and experienced nobleman, Earl Blackwater would naturally not squander the friendship between Todd and Matthew.

"Todd, don't worry."

"I have my own way, and I definitely won't bother your friend!"

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"I hope so."

After exchanging a few more words with Count Blackwater, Todd returned to his bedroom to rest.

Time flies, and two weeks have passed in the blink of an eye.

Kingdom of Orn, Golden Lion Castle.

At this moment, the golden-haired Earl of the Golden Lion was sitting behind an exquisite long table.

He tapped incessantly on the table in front of him and asked a knight in front of him.

"You're saying that Earl Blackwater's son, Todd, has returned?"

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"Reporting to the Earl, this is absolutely true."

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"According to the intelligence reports, Todd also brought back another wizard apprentice."

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Earl Golden Lion was in a bad mood, as he was about to take over Earl Blackwater's territory.

Unexpectedly, another accident occurred.

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He pressed the knight for an answer.

"How strong are these two?"

"According to the intelligence from last time, Todd was sent to that so-called Winter Realm to pioneer.

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"Those are usually tasks that only the lowest-ranking apprentices would receive, so I don't think this person is a threat."

As for the other apprentice...

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The great knight paused for a moment, then spoke again.

"I apologize for my incompetence; I was unable to obtain more effective information."

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All we know is that he seems to have gone to a manor on the outskirts of the Blackwater Territory and hasn't been seen since.

Earl Golden Lion remained silent, his expression shifting between light and shadow.

At this moment, the great knight continued to speak.

"I believe that the apprentice might just be a false rumor spread by Earl Blackwater."

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"After all, that person hasn't shown up for two weeks..."

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"And even if that apprentice really exists, don't we still have Lord Jax?"

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"As a senior apprentice, Lord Jax should be able to handle those two with ease."

Earl of the Golden Lion broke out in a cold sweat as he recalled the terrifying methods Jax had displayed.

However, he waved his hand to interrupt, saying, "Let's hold back for now."

"Let's observe for a while longer before making any plans."

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Inside a room at the Blackwater Earl's suburban manor.

Matthew was writing runes rapidly on a piece of parchment.

Once the last spell was written, the improved [Burning Hand] formed a magical loop.

"It's done!"

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After two weeks of trying, Matthew finally managed to integrate the translated eerie eye rune into the [Burning Hand].

He quickly scanned the spell model on the parchment to confirm that there were no problems.

"The rest can simply be left to system optimization."

Just as he opened the system to optimize the witchcraft, there was a sudden knock on the door.

"Um?

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Matthew knew that unless it was something urgent, Todd would never bother him.

He put down the parchment in his hand, quickly stepped forward, and opened the door.

"Todd, what's wrong?"

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"Matthew, I'm so sorry to have disturbed your research..."

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"I've come here today to tell you something."

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Todd's expression was somewhat unnatural, or more accurately, somewhat shy.

"Oh, what is it?"

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"Actually, actually..."

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I'm getting married in two weeks.

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I hope you can attend my wedding.

"Huh, getting married?" Matthew was stunned upon hearing this.

"Didn't you just get back? How come you're getting married so soon?"

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Todd scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly.

"Most marriages among the nobility were political alliances."

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"My fiancée is the daughter of the Earl of the Snow Mountain."

"Two wizard apprentices also appeared in their family in the past."

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"My father wants to form an alliance with Earl of Snow Mountain, so he wants me to marry his daughter."

"So I agreed—"

"You know I'm simply not cut out to be a wizard."

"It would be better to settle down and start a family early, and live a carefree life as an aristocrat."

Matthew could tell that Todd was genuinely tired of the precarious life of a wizard.

However, everyone has their own ambitions, so he didn't say much, just smiled and replied.

"Okay, Todd."

I will definitely attend your wedding on time.

Based on the arrival time of the magic cruise ship at Pearl Harbor, Todd's wedding would not delay his schedule.

Todd was one of Matthew's few friends. After leaving the West Coast of Gold this time, the next time he came back, Todd might have already turned to dust.

Since he had been invited, Matthew naturally couldn't possibly miss the wedding.

After saying goodbye to Todd, Matthew returned to his bedroom.

He reopened the system to scan the witchcraft on the parchment.

"System, optimize!"

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