Wizard: Starts with Advanced Meditation

"The ratio of silverleaf grass to moonflower isn't 1:1.5, it's actually 1:1.52. This ratio has the biggest impact on the antidote's effectiveness," Serafina told Hughes.

This ratio was discovered by Serafina after she entered the recipe for the low-level antidote into her crystal ball. She forgot to change it afterward and usually just kept it in her head. She only remembered it today when Hughes asked her about it.

Hughes understood. In fact, he had already discovered the problem of the ratio of silverleaf grass to moonflower during the previous refining process, and it had taken him a long time to solve this problem.

Then, Hughes successfully concocted a qualified low-grade antidote according to the correct proportions.

Serafina picked it up and looked at it, then said with satisfaction, "The quality of this low-grade antidote is already very close to that of a high-grade one. It's clear that your refining technique is quite skilled."

After saying that, Serafina suddenly smiled slyly. Hughes looked at his teacher, who was so different from usual, and suddenly his heart skipped a beat, and a bad premonition surged into his heart.

"Then starting the month after next, you will have to help your teacher complete 25% of the mandatory tasks for 3 years."

"Yes, teacher," Hughes replied reluctantly, after all, this was an equivalent exchange.

Once a wizarding apprentice at Everfrost Spire becomes a full wizard, the academy will give you two options: one is to stay at the academy as a staff member, and if you choose this option, in addition to a series of benefits, you will also have to complete a mandatory task every year.

Some institutions have a standard of taking on at least a few apprentices every few years, which varies depending on the profession and attribute; another is to leave school and sign a contract prohibiting the transfer of knowledge learned from the academy to others.

Most wizards choose to stay, especially commoner wizards without powerful families behind them, since wizarding academies are among the most resource-rich places, and they also have level two wizards in charge.

Serafina Canningt was one of them. In fact, the mandatory tasks were not difficult for formal wizards, but Serafina was a potion maker, so the academy's mandatory tasks were definitely to make potions.

Although the reward is generous, it would be a waste of time for potion masters like her to concoct large quantities of potions they already know by heart. They need time to study advanced potions and explore wizarding knowledge.

In order to reduce the workload, and since apprentices were needed, many wizards came up with this method, not just potion masters.

After class, Serafina suddenly remembered something and said to Hughes:

"By the way, your senior sister should be back by now."

Upon hearing this, Hughes remembered that his elder sister had written a few days ago saying she was coming back today, and he wondered if she was in the same group.

As soon as Hughes stepped out of the treehouse, he bumped into a young girl with long, fiery red hair that was smooth and thick, cascading down her shoulders and back like a waterfall. Her eyes were clear and gave off a kind and gentle feeling.

She was tall and well-proportioned, wearing a loose red robe embroidered with exquisite gold patterns, and a wizard's robe over it indicating that she was a third-class wizard apprentice.

Upon seeing Hughes, the girl spoke first:

"You must be Hughes. I've heard Nora mention you; you're an excellent junior brother. Let's get acquainted. My name is Lily Avira, and I'm a friend of your sister. It's a pleasure to meet you." With that, she gave a wizard's salute.

Hughes returned the wizard's salute: "Hughes Craig, I look forward to your guidance, senior sister."

The wizard's bow is a way of greeting among wizards, and the gestures for men and women are different.

After saying hello, Lily hurried into the treehouse, seemingly having urgent business with Serafina. It appears she had gained a lot from this exploration.

Back in his dormitory, Hughes took out the formula for Shadow Breath Liquid to study. He had used the second bottle of Ouroboros Spirit the day before yesterday, but the effect was not as good as the first time.

He suspected that his body had developed some drug resistance, but Hughes successfully meditated on the 8th rune, and made some progress on the 9th rune as well.

As he was studying the matter, a knock came at the door. Without a doubt, Hughes guessed who it was. He opened the door and a familiar figure appeared before him—his elder sister Nora Craig, whom he hadn't seen for many years.

She had the same silver, center-parted long hair I remembered, with two tufts of hair peeking out from behind her ears and falling to her fair collarbone. The difference was that her hair was now tied up in a bun at the back, instead of falling smoothly down to her waist.

Nora's features were strikingly handsome, but she showed a rare tenderness when she looked at Hughes. In addition to the academy's wizard robes, she was also wearing a set of light rune leather armor underneath, which made her figure appear light and graceful.

The siblings gave each other a light hug as soon as they met.

"I never expected my little follower to become a potion master." Nora raised an eyebrow.

"You haven't changed much, Nora," Hughes said.

"You've grown so tall and handsome too."

……

The siblings chatted for a while, reminiscing about fun times from their childhood; it was a rare moment of peace and quiet…

The siblings arrived at the Illusionary Pattern Banquet Hall, a high-end restaurant.

They booked a private room and had a lavish dinner there, which included various kinds of specially prepared magical beast meat and special pastries made by flower fairies. As for who paid for the magic stones? Of course, it was Hughes.

Ever since Nora learned from the letter that Hughes had become a potion master, she had been eyeing Hughes for a while, and today, as soon as she returned, she went straight to Hughes's room.

There was nothing Nora could do; ever since she made this set of rune leather armor, she had become completely broke.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have accepted such a long mission to a place with scarce wizard resources. However, it was precisely this light armor that saved her life during this exploration of the ruins.

"What ruins are you exploring this time?" Hughes asked curiously, taking a sip of fairy honey wine.

"Not bad, the remains of a formal wizard and potion master. Lily found a potion recipe inside, and we all copied it down." With that, Nora gave the recipe to Hughes.

"I'm so touched, Nora."

"Give me a copy once it's successfully refined. Don't worry, I'll provide the materials."

……

After leaving the restaurant, Nora had to leave first. She had obtained quite a few good things from that ruin and was probably starting to prepare for her attempt to become a third-class wizard apprentice.