Wizard: Starting With Synthesized Gems - Chapter 328

Chapter 326: The Path of a Formal Wizard

Harlan Vera shook his head slightly. “No, I don’t have any advanced meditation methods, and there are probably very few of them in the entire Southeast Corner. Meditation methods have always been one of the most important resources, and they are artificially monopolized. The distribution method is completely controlled by local associations. But it may not be unavailable in the Southeast Corner.”

“After all, there are second-ring wizards in the southeastern region, and some are even quite powerful among them. So it’s not that there are no special methods to obtain it, but the chance is really too small.”

“It’s a question of probability,” Harlan Villar said.

“The difficulty of becoming a second-ring wizard in the Southeast Corner is completely different from the difficulty of becoming a second-ring wizard in the Sun Shadow Peninsula and the difficulty of becoming a second-ring wizard in the Star Domain Sea.”

“Although all three regions have second-ring wizards and advanced meditation techniques, in the southeastern region, second-ring wizards can almost serve as one of the association’s main managers. In the Sun Shadow Peninsula, second-ring wizards are merely senior wizard mentors and chief wizard mentors, which are relatively high-level wizard mentor positions.”

“Over there, the three-ring wizards are at the pinnacle of power.”

“And in the Star Region Sea… a second-ring wizard isn’t considered a special talent.” Harlan Vera’s eyes and tone revealed awe when he mentioned the Star Region Sea. “The Star Region Sea attracts talent from wizarding lands all over. Countless official wizards want to pursue their dreams there. The number of official wizards from outside the region is even as large as the local population.”

“Over there, it is said that even a three-ring wizard is only considered an outstanding talent.”

“There, you can even see the shadows of fourth- and fifth-ring wizards. Even the legendary sixth-ring wizards exist. Of course, these are just hearsay.”

“Of course, this is also because teaching positions in the Star Sea are the most difficult to obtain. Even Sophia waited three years before passing the assessment, and there were many unexpected events and coincidences along the way. Furthermore, because she taught you, an outstanding student, she found a way to join the Thousand Towers City [Parthenos], which happened to be in need of a wizard mentor skilled in teaching students, and became a contracted lecturer there.”

Harlan Vera said calmly, “Witch Sophia got that position purely out of luck. One of Madam Morgana’s second-ring wizard students had some connections and was able to help her get information about a third-ring wizard in Parthinus’s research group who needed a first-ring wizard to help teach his students.”

“Otherwise she will have to wait for several more years, or even forever.”

Locke didn’t expect that there were so many twists and turns.

He couldn’t help but gasp. It was easy to imagine how difficult it would be for him to go to the Star Sea.

But the Star Sea, where many heroes gather, is a major center of the wizarding world. If you want to develop, explore the truth, and know more, you have to go there.

It is indeed as Teacher Harun Vera said, in a region where second-ring wizards are everywhere and are like straw dogs, and in a region where second-ring wizards are like dragons that are nowhere to be found, the difficulty of obtaining advanced meditation methods is completely different.

Locke asked in confusion, “Teacher, what is a contract lecturer?”

Harun Vera nodded slightly and explained, “Small places have their advantages, and large places have their advantages. Both also have their disadvantages, so the choice depends entirely on personal circumstances.”

“In a place like the Star Sea, a First Ring wizard isn’t considered a significant resource. He’s just one of countless replaceable options. So even if you get a teaching position there, it’s not lifelong, and it won’t be recorded in the White Wizard Association’s files.”

“You need to continuously produce results and advance through the ranks to prove your ability before you’re eligible to stay. This is the contract system. The academy will sign contracts with you to ensure that your growth and contribution at each stage meet the academy’s expectations.”

“But in the southeastern region, first-ring wizards are the most valuable resource. The academy is overjoyed to have one more first-ring wizard. If you hold it in your mouth, you’re afraid it will melt. If you hold it in your hand, you’re afraid it will break.”

“You are so precious, how could we bear to let you go? That’s why it’s a lifelong membership, allowing you to enjoy the many resources of the academy. Even if you do nothing and just play slacking, you can still obtain resources from the White Wizard Association and the wizarding organizations.”

Locke understood and nodded slightly.

Therefore, for a wizard who knows that he has no hope of advancement, it would be more comfortable to stay in a small place. Going to a big place would bring huge survival pressure and life danger. It is better to choose to stay in a small place and live freely.

Moreover, a small place does not mean that there is no hope of moving forward. What if you are gifted or mutated?

What if you were lucky enough to obtain some precious resources in a small place and continue to break through?
Moreover, in Locke’s opinion, if this were the case, there would actually be many places where bugs could be stuck. For example, if a place has good resources but few talents, then it would be better for some wizards to go there instead of the Star Domain Sea.

You can go to the Star Sea after you have grown stronger, which is easier and better than going there directly to develop at the bottom level.

Harlan Vera said, “If you want to become a second-ring wizard in the future, in addition to obtaining advanced meditation techniques, you must also obtain many resources related to second-ring wizards. Almost every one of these resources in the southeast corner is owned by someone, or even if you find them, they will soon become owned by someone else.”

“But that’s not necessarily the case in other regions.”

“Also…” Harun Vera tapped the table with his fingers and said, “Actually, thinking about this is a bit far-fetched. For example, the more down-to-earth thing is that you need to quickly transform your mental power into liquid form, and then into crystal form.”

“This process requires a huge amount of resources. These resources are also relatively precious in the southeast corner and extremely difficult to obtain.”

Harlan Vera said, “It was relatively easy for me to get one. A teaching position signifies your status in a wizarding land and your window to access resources. The higher your teaching position in a wizarding land, the higher your status and the more channels you have to obtain resources.”

“So, for me right now, the resources at this stage are actually much easier to obtain than those at places like the Sun Shadow Peninsula.”

Harlan Vera said, “I’m just giving you an example so you can understand the logical relationship.”

“But if you want to get a teaching position, you need to put a lot of time into it. It’s not something you can get overnight.”

“My teaching position in the Southeast Corner Region was also earned through years of hard work.”

Locke nodded slightly. “I understand, Mr. Harlan.”

Harlan Vera nodded. “Well, I’m glad you understand. Once you become a formal wizard, you actually have many choices. It’s no longer like the apprentice stage, where you only have a few options.”

“Just seeking a teaching position, you have many options. The more outstanding the wizard, the more options he has.”

“Besides that, you have many other options. Although many resources are monopolized by the association and the wizarding academy, the way to obtain them is highly tied to teaching positions. Almost all formal wizards who want to be promoted must pursue higher teaching positions.”

“But since your first teaching position can so decisively determine your future success, many people don’t settle for anything less and instead begin applying year after year. Just like Sophia the Witch once did, though she was considered one of the luckier and more capable, and her wait wasn’t long.”

Harlan Vera said: “Compared to the long lifespan of a first-ring wizard.”

“Anyway, if you don’t want to lower the standards of your teaching job search for the time being, you can do something else first. There are many options here.”

Locke listened and nodded, the world of wizards was wider and more far-reaching, and there were more ways in it.

But it also proved that he was no longer the same as the wizard apprentice.

(End of this chapter)