[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-wizard-unlimited-profession-slots":3,"chapter-wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-chapter-189":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Wizard: Unlimited Profession Slots",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},226602,494,"Chapter 189 - 145: Sequence Evaluation and Defection","wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-chapter-189",189,"\u003Cp>The Central Tower Hall is resplendent, with portraits of great pioneers in wizard history hanging on the surrounding walls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ceiling features a beautifully drawn star map, with twinkling stars that seem identical to the real night sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the most solemn place in the Black Mist School, rarely open to ordinary apprentices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, it will host the quarterly evaluation meeting for the candidate wizard sequence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On this day, as Ron was conducting an alchemy experiment in the workshop, a large grey-black parrot flapped its wings and flew through the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ron Apprentice... Ron Apprentice...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The parrot landed on the windowsill, repeatedly calling out sharply:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Griffith asks you to immediately go to the Central Tower meeting room.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron put down the alchemy tools in his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The evaluation meeting for the candidate wizard sequence... is about to begin... You, as the evaluated subject... need to be present...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The parrot mechanically repeated the instructions given to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This must be the letter he received a week ago, notifying him of the sequence ranking evaluation meeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a member who has made significant progress recently, he would naturally be a key subject for discussion as a possible promotion candidate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will go immediately.\" Ron nodded, quickly organizing his attire to ensure he appeared formal and proper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half an hour later, Ron arrived outside the meeting room on the twelfth floor of the Central Tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the door stood two personnel in dark gray uniforms, watching the hallway vigilantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ron Ralph, candidate wizard sequence member, responding to Master Griffith’s summons.\" Ron politely introduced himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The personnel checked the list and nodded, indicating for him to enter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The meeting room was spacious and bright, with a huge round oak table occupying the central position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitting around the table were several individuals in robes of various colors, and Ron immediately recognized Soron and Yuni, among other masters he had seen before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among them was Corina, who seemed like a ghost from a snow field, exuding icy cold from head to toe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She still wore her exquisite white mask, nodded at him upon noticing his gaze, and Ron could only bow slightly in response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On one side of the room stood some young candidate wizard sequence members.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They appeared to be summoned for assessment too, and among them, Ron saw several familiar faces, including Trish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ron, you’re here, just wait over there for now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soron noticed his arrival and nodded slightly, indicating for him to stand in the candidate area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron bowed respectfully to all the masters present, then quietly walked to the designated position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trish gave him a smile, her eyes carrying a hint of kind encouragement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But her expression still maintained that unique indifference, as if deliberately controlling herself not to show too much emotion in public.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After waiting for a while, the appointed time arrived, and everyone stood solemnly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that everyone is here...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vice Dean Hayek, an older gentleman wearing a deep purple robe with complex badges on his chest, opened:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s begin this quarter’s candidate wizard sequence evaluation meeting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze was sharp and authoritative, sweeping over each young apprentice present:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"According to tradition, we will adjust the sequence ranking based on everyone’s recent performance, potential, and master evaluation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron looked around; a huge round table was placed in the center of the hall, surrounded by the school’s high-level members and other candidate wizard sequence members.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following the seating arrangement notice, he found his position—seventeenth seat, corresponding to his current ranking in the sequence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking around, Ron recognized many familiar faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trish was seated at the twelfth seat today, unlike her usual casual self, wearing a formal dark gown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hair was neatly tied and adorned with a jeweled hairpiece, making her appear especially dignified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holt still occupied the first seat, his expression calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the absolute leader in the sequence, his strength and talent were top-notch in the entire school.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fourth to tenth seats were occupied by advanced apprentices Ron had seen in various occasions but wasn’t very familiar with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To Ron’s slight surprise, Oliver was at the fifth seat, having dropped two ranks from his previous position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, Cynthia, who should have been sitting at the ninth seat, was nowhere to be seen, leaving her chair empty, sparking some low murmurs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quiet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vice Dean Hayek’s authoritative voice sounded, and the hall immediately quieted down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Welcome everyone to this quarter’s candidate wizard sequence evaluation meeting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He scanned the crowd, his voice calm and powerful:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As usual, we will first announce this quarter’s ranking changes and then discuss important matters.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a wave of his hand, a giant transparent leaderboard appeared in the air in the center of the hall, clearly displaying the names and rankings of all candidate wizards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First, congratulations to Holt Elvin for maintaining the top position in the sequence, marking his sixth consecutive quarter holding this position.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holt stood up, slightly bowing with gratitude, a modest smile on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Secondly, Herbert Levin and Caitlin Gardner remain in the second and third positions respectively.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vice dean continued to announce, with the rankings of the top three remaining stable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There have been significant changes from the fifth to the tenth positions. Trish Lind has risen from twelfth to tenth position, performing excellently; Oliver West has dropped from fifth to sixth position, needing to put in more effort.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the Daughter of the Hunter, Trish originally had no surname, and Lind is her birthplace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing her name, the brown-haired girl slightly bent down to express gratitude, her expression remaining reserved, with only a faint, barely noticeable trace of pride in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oliver, on the other hand, appeared calm, with only a fleeting shadow passing through his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron keenly noticed that Oliver’s fingers were tapping lightly on the table, clearly indicating that his heart was not as calm as he appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seizing the moment when everyone’s attention was focused on the vice dean’s speech, Ron cautiously activated his \"Extraordinary Recognition\" ability, silently scanning Oliver’s condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, a stream of information flooded into his senses:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Oliver West\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spiritual Talent: Upper Sixth-class Star (Original) \u002F Lower Fourth-class Star (Current)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Current Status: Moderate Spiritual Contamination (Continuously Accumulating)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Special Talent: Living Assimilation (Third Tier)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— Capable of absorbing and integrating parts of other beings’ abilities and memories through special rituals\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— Can integrate targets up to the same power level as oneself\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— Each assimilation exacerbates the accumulation of spiritual contamination]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron’s heart skipped a beat, and he quickly averted his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A special talent of the third tier is extremely rare within the entire school.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, this also explained why Oliver’s ranking was declining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The intense aura of spiritual contamination on him would undoubtedly be noticed by those keen Official Wizards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oliver’s total magic power was indeed higher than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the instability and traces of contamination carried within that magic power caused him to lose the potential for further growth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron quietly observed Oliver, discovering a faint black pattern on his right wrist, like some kind of curse or contamination mark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That contamination seemed to be slowly but steadily spreading upwards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He’s walking a very dangerous shortcut...\" Ron thought to himself, recalling the earlier warning from Lady Allen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evidently, Oliver had opted for some forbidden power source in exchange for a rapid short-term boost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this enhancement came at the cost of long-term potential and health.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vice dean’s next words diverted his attention back:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"... It’s noteworthy that Cynthia Novik, ranked ninth, hasn’t appeared within the school’s range for three weeks. According to the school’s regulations, her sequence qualification is temporarily frozen, pending further investigation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This news sparked more murmurs, as Cynthia, although not particularly strong, was well-known in the sequence for her various abnormal hobbies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her sudden disappearance was undoubtedly a shocking revelation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vice dean paused for a moment, letting the murmurs naturally subside before continuing to announce the subsequent rankings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When announcing the fourteenth position, the vice dean paused and looked at Ron:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This ranking adjustment is based not only on your recent performance and progress but also on the recommendations and evaluations from the Masters.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He picked up several letters, each sealed with a Master’s private stamp:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Particularly noteworthy is Apprentice Ron Ralph, who received strong recommendations from Master Soron, Master Yuni, and Master Corina. Even the semi-retired Master Magnus and Lady Allen wrote letters of recommendation for him, which is extremely rare in the school’s history.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This news caused a noticeable stir in the hall, as both Magnus and Lady Allen were highly respected within the school, rarely endorsing Candidate Apprentices personally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These recommendations account for nearly a third of the school’s Official Wizards...\" an elderly Advanced Apprentice assistant murmured in amazement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vice dean raised his hand to signal silence: \"Considering these factors, as the council, I cast my supporting vote, confirming the promotion of Ron Ralph’s ranking to fourteenth place.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, the Black Mist School, as a subordinate branch of the Crystal Tower, did not have a formal dean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the vice dean, his approval was essentially decisive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a clear gasp of surprise in the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A three-position promotion in the Candidate Wizard sequence was considered rare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially for someone who had joined the sequence for less than half a year and was continuously rising in rank, it was an almost unprecedented achievement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron calmly stood up and bowed to the vice dean and the Wizards: \"Thank you for the school’s recognition. I will continue to work hard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He noticed that Corina, Yuni, and Soron all cast approving looks at him, clearly indicating that his progress was acknowledged by these senior members.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially Corina, whose usually cold eyes now shimmered with a rare tinge of care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other sequence members present reacted differently: some were surprised, some envious, some curious, and a few revealed barely discernible jealousy and exclusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vice dean nodded slightly and continued announcing the remaining ranking changes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all the rankings were announced, he moved on to the next agenda.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next, we will discuss two important matters. First, the investigation into Cynthia Novik’s disappearance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An elderly Advanced Apprentice stood up, one of the main leaders of the Law Enforcement Team, briefly reporting on the investigation:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Based on current clues, Cynthia was last seen three weeks ago at midnight, with someone seeing her entering the Edge Forest, and then she vanished without a trace.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1735,"2026-05-29T14:43:43.887Z","2026-06-01T04:29:33.427Z",1,"novelbin.me","8b771e39ba7c085e2c9f8a45b58e58d1c2bb39c8c99d35a071c089b1318036c5","wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-chapter-190","wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-chapter-188",911,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwizard-unlimited-profession-slots-cover.jpg"]