[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-wizard-unlimited-profession-slots":3,"chapter-wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-chapter-267":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},226430,494,"Chapter 267 - 179: When the Dust Settles (Part 3)","wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-chapter-267",267,"\u003Cp>Currently, Lilya is still raising funds, and Ron has been paying her an assistant’s salary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She already has a little treasury with over two hundred Magic Stone Fragments, but it’s still far from the basic Meditation Technique needed for advancement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, Lady Allen helped her resolve it directly?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, stop standing there stupidly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elderly woman resumed her usual sharp tone:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quickly take these things back to that brat. Remember, don’t let anyone see the box, and definitely don’t let anyone touch it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, madam.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilya bowed deeply, carefully placing several items into her bag: \"Thank you for all your help.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When leaving the Herb Store, the girl’s mood was complex and heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dark clouds gathered in the sky, seeming like it was going to rain again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilya quickened her pace; the rain in Black Mist Jungle always carried a strange smell and prolonged exposure would make the skin itch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Passing through the marketplace, she habitually looked around\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carrying such important items now, she had to be extra cautious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as she was about to leave the market area, a figure suddenly entered her sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Ogg Keynes, an Intermediate Apprentice with past ill intent towards her, standing by the roadside with a few companions, laughing and chatting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilya instinctively wanted to avoid him, but then calmed down, walking past them expressionlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was no longer that isolated Candidate Apprentice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keynes noticed her, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But soon returned to normal, even nodding slightly in greeting, his eyes seemingly carrying a hint of... respect?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He certainly wasn’t afraid of her, but of Ron standing behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A rapidly rising Advanced Apprentice, who had gained widespread attention from the upper ranks of the School, a genius with dazzling achievements in various fields.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clouds in the sky grew heavier, and distant thunder faintly resounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher will be very glad to receive these.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She whispered to herself, fingers grazed the wooden box tucked close, a smile surfaced on her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl quickened her steps back, her mind held only one thought—return to the workshop, to the place which had truly become her home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.........\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, the conference hall at the Black Mist School Central Tower was exceptionally solemn and majestic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beneath the high dome, circular long tables were arranged in sequence, each seat had a nameplate engraved with a number.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the center of the hall, a giant three-dimensional projection slowly rotated, displaying a complex pyramid-shaped structure—the Bloodline Altar’s three-dimensional model.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron wore a neat apprentice robe, adorned with the double emblem of Advanced Apprentice and Professional Alchemist on his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, he arrived early at the venue, sitting quietly in his seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fourteenth seat, this was his position after the last evaluation meeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though it was already a quite good ranking, the gap with those higher seats at the front of the hall was still apparent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People began arriving one after another, Chief Holt remained calm and steady as usual, nodding to Ron upon arrival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other sequence members arrived subsequently, each person’s face showing varying degrees of anticipation or nervousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the appointed time arrived, Vice President Hayek’s voice echoed in the hall:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that everyone is here, let’s start the evaluation meeting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wore a deep purple robe, his chest decorated with a complex badge of office, looking stern and unapproachable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First, let’s confirm the two main topics of this meeting: the allocation of Bloodline Altar slots opening in a month, and filling the vacant seats following Oliver and Cynthia’s defection.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The whispering in the conference hall instantly fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Bloodline Altar and rank shifts, these topics were enough to make any sequence member hold their breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Regarding the Bloodline Altar,\" Hayek continued:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As per official notification from the Crystal Tower, we, Black Mist School, have five slots as usual. Considering the altar’s traits and risks, participants must possess sufficient strength and compatibility.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze swept over each of the sequence members present, lingering a bit longer on some.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes seemed to assess everyone, as though evaluating something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First, let’s address some necessary procedural issues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regarding Oliver West and Cynthia Novik’s defection, the School has established a special investigation team, now formally announcing their removal from the Candidate Wizard sequence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A murmur rose in the hall, but soon quieted down again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hayek continued: \"The vacant sequence seats will be filled based on the latest evaluation. Now, let’s move on to the main topic—the adjustment of sequence rankings.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gestured, the Crystal Ball in the center of the hall emitted a gentle light, projecting a transparent ranking list.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The list displayed each member’s name, current ranking, and various evaluation indicators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Based on this quarter’s comprehensive performance, the top five positions in the sequence remain unchanged:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holt Elvin remains in the first place, Herbert Levin and Caitlin Gardner maintain second and third places respectively.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The result was expected, Holt’s strength had always been far ahead in the entire sequence, no one questioned his chief position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the subsequent ranking adjustments drew the entire room’s attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Due to recent performance and achievements, Ron Ralph will be promoted from the fourteenth to the sixth position, directly taking over the original seat of the defector Oliver.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",871,"2026-05-29T14:43:43.888Z","2026-06-01T04:29:33.427Z",1,"novelbin.me","406af61ff3f7a57135a0b75a8a088478e6523a1e35c4d99e4b7aae79390e95cb","wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-chapter-268","wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-chapter-266",911,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwizard-unlimited-profession-slots-cover.jpg"]