Chapter 87: Help

The man nodded, seeming unconcerned by Robin's explanation: "Anyway, you're already caught up in this turmoil. The Wizard Council needs your cooperation."

Robin fell silent for a moment, then asked, "What if I don't cooperate?"

The man's smile faded, his tone turning cold: "Then you'll face a double hunt by the Wizard Council and the Black Wizard. Do you think you can escape?"

Robin's heart sank, knowing he had no other choice. He took a deep breath and whispered, "I understand."

The man nodded with satisfaction: "Very well. From now on, you're a member of the Wizard Council. We'll protect your safety, but you must also serve us."

Robin gave no reply, his mind filled with conflicting emotions. He knew he could never turn back.

Whether for survival or to uncover the truth, he could only keep moving forward.

Robin was taken back to the Tutan Gate's Si Tan Fu Xueyuan, becoming a student there as a trainee.

Aside from the various procedural hassles on the first day, he could spend the rest of the time only in the dormitory cultivating.

【Name】: Robin

【Profession】: Knight/Wizard

【Rank】: Mid-level Knight Second-tier Apprentice Wizard

【Skills】:

Second-tier Swordsmanship: sword attacks gain 20% power, Experience: 1458/20000

Second-tier Hand-to-Hand Combat: close combat attacks gain 10% power, Experience: 1358/20000

Second-tier Archery: arrow attacks gain 20%, Experience: 1085/20000

Third-tier Forging: can craft all weapon and armor types, with roughly 50% chance to produce low-quality gear, about 30% chance for medium-quality gear, and roughly 20% chance for common gear.

Archery Skill: Earth Explosion Arrow (concentrates Earth Primordial Force Archery, explodes on impact, consumes heavily)

Earth Dragon Breathing Method (Advanced Knight Level): basic Life Force recovery, Knight Level Experience: 4528/10000

Spirit Snake Breathing Method (Knight Apprentice Level): basic agility, greatly increased bodily flexibility, Knight Apprentice Level Experience: 1524/10000

Dragon Devouring Breathing Method (????): can be practiced alongside other breathing methods, devouring the Life Force of those methods to aid one's own breakthrough.

Knight Apprentice Level Experience: 4082/10000 (Can also practice Breathing Method: 1/1)

Giant Rock Basic Meditation Method (Entry Level): basic spirit, basic Earth element perception, First Apprentice Wizard Experience: 1245/10000

【Equipment】: Great Horse Leather Warrior Steel Tang Sword, Pulley Composite Bow

Global Experience: 521

Robin sat in the Si Tan Fu Xueyuan dormitory, gazing at the sky outside the window, his heart filled with complex emotions.

Although outwardly he had become a member of the academy, he knew clearly that he was merely a "prisoner" confined here.

The Wizard Council never truly intended to train him; they treated him as a pawn, ready to use him against the Black Wizard at any time.

"What a hassle!" Robin muttered softly, a flash of resolve in his eyes.

He couldn't sit and wait for death. Though the academy restricted his freedom, this was still Wizard Council territory, rich in resources, a perfect chance for him to strengthen himself.

Even if the Wizard Council didn't intend to truly cultivate him, he could still break through his current bottleneck through his own effort.

Robin opened his Attribute Panel, carefully reviewing his various skills and experience values.

Although he had reached the Second-level Wizard Apprentice level, his lack of genuine spell knowledge severely reduced his combat effectiveness.

He would start learning from the most basic magic, gradually raising his strength.

"Giant Rock Basic Meditation Method…" Robin whispered. It was the only meditation he currently mastered; though merely entry level, it already gave him a rudimentary sense of the Earth element.

He decided to continue delving into this meditation, striving to break through to higher tiers soon.

In the days that followed, Robin would spend most of his time on meditation and cultivation.

He used the academy's resources to secretly study some basic spell knowledge.

Although the Wizard Council gave him no official spell textbooks, he gradually grasped some simple spell techniques through interaction with other trainees.

One evening, Robin was meditating in his dormitory when a faint footstep sounded outside the door.

He quickly opened his eyes, watching the doorway warily.

"Who?" Robin asked softly.

The door was gently pushed open, and a small, thin figure slipped in. Robin stared and realized the newcomer was Hui Shu, the one who had previously changed his identity.

"How did you get here?" Robin asked in surprise.

Hui Shu smiled faintly and whispered, "Lao Mao sent me. He knows you're confined here and specifically asked me to help you."

Robin felt a warmth in his heart but remained cautious: "How did you get in? This is Wizard Council territory."

Hui Shu waved a hand: "Don't worry, I have my ways. Lao Mao asked me to tell you that the struggle between the Wizard Council and the Black Wizard is far more complex than you imagine. Your current situation is dangerous; you must quickly boost your strength to protect yourself."

Robin nodded and whispered, "Does Lao Mao have a plan?"

Hui Shu pulled a thin Booklet from his coat and handed it to Robin: "Lao Mao asked me to give this to you. It records some basic spell knowledge and cultivation techniques; though not profound, it should be very helpful for your current level."

Robin took the Booklet, his heart racing with excitement. He knew Lao Mao was covertly aiding him, giving him a chance to break free from the Wizard Council's control.

"Thank you," Robin said solemnly.

Hui Shu smiled again, then pulled a tiny Talisman from his coat and gave it to Robin: "This is a Talisman Lao Mao specially prepared for you; it can conceal your Magic Wave, preventing the Wizard Council from detecting your secret cultivation."

Robin took the Talisman, feeling a faint Magic Wave.

The Talisman was crucial for him, allowing him to improve his strength right under the Wizard Council's nose.

"Lao Mao also asked me to tell you not to trust the Wizard Council people lightly. Their motives aren't simple; you must be careful," Hui Shu whispered.

Robin nodded, his caution growing.

The Wizard Council presses with sheer force, while Lao Mao plays the emotional card; both share the same goal, and he must never place blind trust in either side.

After Hui Shu left, Robin quickly opened the Booklet and began studying the spell knowledge inside.

Although the content wasn't profound, it was immensely valuable to him.

He absorbed the knowledge ravenously, gradually mastering some basic spell techniques.

With the passage of time, Robin's strength gradually increased.

His Magic Manipulation Ability grew stronger, and he could even cast some simple earth-element spells.

Although the power of these spells was limited, for him it was already a huge progress.

(End of chapter)