The Wizard: Starting with Infinite Part-Time Jobs

For some reason, from the moment he appeared, Aiden felt that this guy was hostile towards him, and casually said, "I have no family, I'm a commoner."

As a time traveler from the 21st century, Aiden didn't care about the diverse social statuses in this world, nor did he act like an ordinary commoner, meekly like a mouse before a cat when he saw nobles who represented the rulers.

"So he was just a commoner." Calvin didn't say anything more, and started eating the lamb leg himself.

"Calvin's father was a pillar of the empire, the Duke of Tulips, and the empire's only Grand Knight."

"That's just how he is, he speaks rudely, don't take it to heart," Bondi comforted him.

"I don't care," Aiden smiled.

Calvin snorted coldly.

The atmosphere was a little awkward.

As the only lady present, Galatea finished her meal and turned her beautiful eyes toward Aiden.

"Mr. Aiden's departure was most likely due to Mr. Ford's recommendation; he was the wisest elder I've ever met."

"I am Galatea, it's nice to meet you."

Aiden greeted him with a smile, feeling flattered to be talked to by the Empire's most dazzling rising star.

Just then, a gray-robed apprentice rushed into the restaurant, trembling and looking quite disheveled.

He found his companion and cried out in despair, "Oh my god, why?! I can't even remember the color blocks. I had an initial mental strength of 1.4. I even used the meditation pod, and all I got was a rumbling stomach."

His words caused a huge stir, and most people in the restaurant looked at him with pity.

"I don't remember either," someone said, both amused and exasperated.

"Don't panic, me too," someone reassured them.

"Outrageous, how could you not remember a single one of them?" Aiden frowned.

He thought his initial mental strength was low enough, so it was understandable that he remembered things slowly.

These guys all seemed to have much higher mental strength than him, yet he couldn't remember a single one of them.

"Lord Aiden must have memorized quite a few color blocks by now," Galatea said, looking somewhat curious.

"Very few, only 35 dollars," Aiden shrugged.

Galatea: "..."

"Pfft. I think Mr. Ford's recommendation is probably a waste." Calvin spat out a mouthful of noodles.

"Calvin, that's enough," Bondi defended.

"According to my estimate, about half of the people are completely unable to memorize the meditation method," Galatea said, as if to comfort Aiden.

"It's alright. Miss Galatea, how many color blocks do you remember?" Aiden asked curiously.

"498 pieces."

Aiden gasped.

Damn, I only have 35 yuan, and I got completely wiped out. The difference is just too big.

He could feel Bondi tremble, and Calvin stopped eating.

Clearly, all three of them were rendered speechless.

"The first time you use the memory meditation method, the speed will always be faster, but it will become more and more difficult as you go on."

"Lord Aiden, please do your best for Mr. Ford," Galatea said calmly, then turned and left.

"I'm leaving too. My new meditation pod arrives tomorrow." Bondi's face was flushed as he patted Aiden on the shoulder.

The three of them soon dispersed one after another. Apart from the inexplicable Calvin, Aiden also made a few companions.

on the way.

Aiden's face darkened: "If the speed of memorization decreases, then I may not be able to become a formal apprentice before I run out of 20 magic stones."

"I have no choice but to give it my all. If I work harder in my daily life, maybe one day I'll have a breakthrough."

……

Three months later.

Aiden's life revolved around two points: remembering, resting, and eating, and he almost never slacked off.

I ran into Bondi a few times at the restaurant during that time.

He told me that a wizard apprentice, unable to master the art of memory meditation, went mad and was dragged out of the Forbidden Forest by animal servants; his fate remains unknown.

Galatea had encountered them once; the two nodded politely and then did not communicate further.

As for Calvin, they treated each other like air. Aiden didn't know what was going on in that guy's head; he was always subtly targeting him.

"During this period, I memorized more than two thousand pieces of material. Even with the meditation chamber, the rate of memorization started to decline every day."

"My head hurts..."

Aiden climbed out of the meditation pod, somewhat helplessly.

No matter how good his mindset was, or how much he tried to comfort himself, he couldn't help but feel a little irritated when he saw his magic stone bag dwindling.

"At this rate, it will be difficult to memorize the meditation technique before the magic stones are exhausted."

"I need to find a way to earn some magic stones to extend my stay in the Forbidden Forest and use the meditation chamber. That's the easiest way."

"This meditation pod is indeed a good thing."

Crunch!

The faint sound of wood cracking came from the meditation pod, which Aiden detected with remarkable keenness.

"What's going on?"

"I hope this thing isn't broken. Please don't."

Aiden pressed his ear close and could indeed hear the clanging sound of a wooden spring inside the meditation pod.

Just then, a line of text appeared in front of me.

"【Carpentry Assistant】Occupation, Resolution (10%)"

"The progress has finally increased?!"

Aiden looked uneasy.

He's been figuring out how to learn the job of a "carpentry assistant" for the past few months, and now he's finally making progress.

"I guess I'll have to dismantle this meditation chamber to find out its internal structure before I can max out the resolution."

"But this meditation pod is too expensive. I need it to improve my meditation efficiency, so I can't dismantle it, at least not now."

"Unless I have 50 magic stones, I can afford to pay for the damage even if I dismantle it."

"But where can I conjure up so many magic stones?"

Aiden had learned from Bondi that magic stones were extremely precious.

Even as an imperial prince, he only carried a hundred magic stones. After spending 30 magic stones to upgrade his meditation chamber, he had to use them sparingly.

dong dong!

There was a knock on the door, followed by Bondi's shouts.

"Aiden, you're not dead, are you?"

"Your Highness Bondi, I'm still alive," Aiden said irritably as he opened the door.

"I'll say it again, just call me by my name. Come on, want to go out for a walk? Don't get too bored." Bondi grinned. "It's on me, let's go to a pub to relax."

"A tavern?" Aiden asked curiously.

He's out of touch with the world and doesn't usually feel like going out.

"Of course there's wine in this forbidden forest, right in the commercial district. You don't usually leave the house, so you wouldn't know."

"Today is my birthday, and I've invited Galatea and Calvin to celebrate."

……

At this moment, the tavern was filled with aspiring wizards dressed in gray robes.

Some were drinking alone, while others were exchanging thoughts with their companions.

Several fox-like waiters were constantly busy at the bar.

Aiden, Bondi, and the other three found a corner, ordered some sweet wine and snacks, and chatted casually.

"Aiden, how's your memory coming along? Another kid from the Lance Empire went mad yesterday. I heard he hadn't memorized any new color blocks for days and just hanged himself in his room." Bondi popped a berry into his mouth and shook his head.