CHAPTER 28: CHAPTER 28: LEVEL UP, MICROSCOPE WITCHCRAFT 0.9-RING

"The one on the right is a small witchcraft test site; it’s completely sufficient for you, so no need to worry," Agular slowly introduced.

"The library on the left has a much more comprehensive collection than the one in your dormitory, including some apprentice-level potions, knowledge on magic artifact crafting, and for more advanced knowledge, like those of the first ring, you’ll need to use contribution points to purchase them."

"The magic array inside is the most crucial; it connects all wizard towers across the twelve continents of the Wizard Alliance."

Agular walked to the innermost magic array and pointed to its center.

A thin line of Earth Element directly hit the intricate patterns at the center of the magic array. The next moment, all the patterns of the magic array began to gradually light up.

Soon, a light screen appeared on the magic array, displaying six options:

"Nature," "Bloodline," "Potion," "Magic Artifact," "Announcement," "Allocation."

He released a slight amount of Earth Elemental Energy again, gently brushing over the first column of the light screen.

The light screen changed immediately, and rows of dense text filled it up in an instant.

"Occasionally, new optimized witchcraft, witchcraft models, potions, and magic artifacts and research directions are published in the four major journals: ’Nature,’ ’Bloodline,’ ’Potion,’ and ’Magic Artifact.’

Agular pointed to the text on the screen and said:

"Of course, they only publish a general idea. If you want to know the specific models of the witchcraft, you’ll still have to buy them with contribution points."

"If you’re interested, you can also submit to the four major journals through this magic array, and if accepted, you’ll receive some contribution points as a reward."

"Oh, and remember, this thing isn’t free to use. Every time you submit, whether it’s accepted or not, you must pay a communication fee of 100 contribution points, so use it cautiously."

He paused here and turned to look at Lor.

"Understood, mentor," Lor nodded seriously: "I definitely won’t submit unless I’m absolutely confident."

In fact, if he really wanted to earn contribution points through submissions, Lor could easily churn out a few hundred new papers that would shock the wizards with future advancements.

Like the Mechanical Wizard’s Antimatter Annihilation Technique or the Spatial Mage’s two-dimensional reduction technique, they’d surely terrify the current wizards.

Then he would be proudly turned into a specimen and placed in the highest hall of the Wizard Council, basking in supreme glory.

For these reasons, unless absolutely necessary, he won’t be publishing anything for now.

"Ah." Agular nodded in satisfaction and continued:

"In addition, the Wizard Alliance will announce important news in the ’Announcement’ section."

"Finally, there’s the ’Allocation’ category; this one isn’t connected to all twelve continental wizard towers, only to our Nelson Wizard Tower."

As he spoke, he swiped the screen to the right, bringing up the main page, and pointed at the number 5000 at the top of the ’Allocation’ section:

"As a third-class laboratory, you have the authority to mobilize 5000 contribution points annually."

"You can use these credits as you wish, but you need to produce an acceptable result to earn another 5000 or more contribution points next year."

"That’s about it for the laboratory’s special features. Do you have any questions?"

"None, thank you for your guidance, mentor," Lor bowed in thanks.

This mentor is truly patient with him, explaining everything about the laboratory so clearly, despite being a formidable second ring wizard.

If it were some impatient wizard, they’d probably just throw him the lab key and turn around to leave.

"Alright, if there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave now." Agular nodded and turned, stepping out of the laboratory, before disappearing using the Earth Vein Traveling Technique.

Seeing this, Lor couldn’t help but smirk. He finally has a bit of private space.

These wizards with Earth Meditation structures almost all have the Earth Vein Traveling Technique, appearing and disappearing mysteriously, which can be quite a headache.

"Kateya, let’s go downstairs and move the luggage. I’ll be living here from now on," Lor casually instructed before stepping towards the lab exit.

However, after taking a few steps, he realized Kateya hadn’t followed, so he turned back curiously.

He saw her staring at the light screen, eyes wide, in a daze.

Lor couldn’t help but laugh, shaking his head. He walked back, waving his hand in front of her:

"Wake up, there will be plenty of chances to look at it later!"

"Ah, this..."

Kateya snapped out of her stupor, a bit embarrassed: "Sorry, Lord Lor, I didn’t expect the lab to be like this."

Upon hearing that the light screen connects all wizard towers across the twelve continents, she felt her worldview being turned upside down.

Twelve continents, such a vast distance!

Yet a small magic array could connect them all; it’s simply mind-boggling.

"Mhm, I understand how you feel."

Lor smiled, "Help me move things from the seventh floor first; there will be plenty of time for this later."

"Yes, Lord Lor," Kateya replied joyfully: "Will I be living here in the future too?"

"Of course not!" Lor’s mouth twitched, "There’s only one room here, not enough for two people. I meant you help me move stuff."

He has so many secrets; how could he possibly let someone live with him?

"Alright then." Kateya nodded somewhat disappointedly.

...

PM.

After sending Kateya off, who had helped set up the bedroom, Lor carried a small box out of the bedroom and entered the lab, closing the door behind him.

"Click~"

Opening the small box, a pile of Magic Crystals and dozens of parchment sheets came into view.

Lor placed his hand into the pile of Magic Crystals, and a prompt appeared.

[Detected a chargeable item, charge it?]

"Charge!"

Whoosh~

The Magic Crystals, which nearly filled the small box, vanished without a trace.

"Open the panel," Lor commanded, his heart brimming with excitement.

[Name: Lor Rox

Age: 13

Physique: 2.7+

Spirit: 6.3+

Spiritual Energy: 63+

Witchcraft: Fireball (0.3 ring)+, Rock Wall (0.4 ring)+, Flame Wall (0.7 ring)+, Floating Technique (0.2 ring)+, Sea of Consciousness Microscope (0.3 ring)+

Meditation Talent: Level 5+

Meditation Technique: Fire and Earth Meditation Technique (First-level apprentice)

Charge Points: 5758, 25.11%]

"This is... unprecedented wealth!"

Lor gleefully looked at the charge points, the smile on his face impossible to suppress.

"First, let’s upgrade the microscope to 0.9 ring and test the effect."

He focused on the plus sign next to the Sea of Consciousness Microscope and clicked it six times.

[Sea of Consciousness Microscope (0.3 ring) → Sea of Consciousness Microscope (0.9 ring) (Limit break available, no one-ring Elemental slot, cannot advance)]

[Charge Points: 5758, 25.11% → 5521, 13.94%]

Without hastily adding more points, Lor closed his eyes, sinking his spirit into his Sea of Consciousness, and directly triggered the greatly optimized microscope model.

In the next instant, he found that everything in his Sea of Consciousness had changed form.

The previously small Elemental Domain had transformed into an elemental ocean, vast and boundless.

In this ocean, there stood five continents, representing the Fire and Earth Meditation Technique and the other four witchcrafts.

Vaguely, he could see another layer of reality beneath the surface of the elements, belonging to the world of elemental molecules.

Unfortunately, the current strength of the microscope is still inadequate, unable to see clearly.

As for the limit break, it’s unnecessary for now; it’s too expensive.

The current precision of the microscope is already enough to support him in merging the recursive witchcraft he’s long planned for his apprenticeship.

Once that’s developed, he can invest more charge points in the limit break.

"Hm, I’ll need to wait until I’m a second-level apprentice to learn those two spells; time passes so slowly!"

Lor looked up at the ceiling, eyes filled with anticipation.

"Until then, let’s first enhance Fireball and Rock Wall."

He had not considered upgrading Flame Wall, as he suspected that further enhancement would make it unsustainable for him to cast with his current first-level apprentice’s spiritual power.