[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-wizard-unlimited-profession-slots":3,"chapter-wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-chapter-640":6,"glossary-terms-494":24},{"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},226914,494,"Chapter 640 - 308: Undercurrents (Part 2)","wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-chapter-640",640,"\u003Cp>In the depths of the mist, he saw a familiar figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Trish, but she looked in an extremely terrible state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her whole being seemed like a semi-transparent ghost, her body constantly oscillating between reality and void, as if she might completely fade away at any moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She seemed to sense the gaze, turning her head in Ron’s direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those eyes, once filled with vitality, now held only deep despair and a silent plea for help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her lips moved silently as if she was saying something, but no sound could be heard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron tried to enhance the energy output of the crystal orb, hoping to establish a more stable connection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the image soon began to fracture, like a piece of paper being torn apart by an invisible giant hand, eventually fading completely into the void.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crystal orb returned to tranquility, though its surface glow became even fainter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They are still alive... in a sense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron gazed intently at the crystal orb in his hand and began a calm analysis:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But they are trapped in some kind of forgotten space, liable to vanish at any time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tried to use the orb to trace the exact location of the alternate space, but the information was extremely limited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could only determine that it was a far-off other plane, likely the internal space of some Hall of Oblivion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his current capabilities, there was no possibility of attempting a rescue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even a Moonlight Level Mage, in the face of the Land of Oblivion, can mostly only flee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To effectively counteract such \"existence erasure\" forces, it would require at least Dark Sun level power, specialized defensive measures, and ample preparation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron quietly stared at the crystal orb, conducting a precise cost-benefit analysis in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From a purely rational perspective, the lives of Trish and Corina were indeed of limited relevance to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although they had maintained a good relationship during their time at the Black Mist School, it was far from life-or-death depth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Undertaking enormous risks to save them didn’t make sense from a profit-maximizing standpoint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, even if he did attempt a rescue recklessly, the probability of success was minuscule.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The horrors of the Land of Oblivion require even experienced Great Wizards to act cautiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Acting rashly would only jeopardize himself in the same danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other hand, Trish was one of his few friends from the Black Mist School.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though not a deep friendship, at least it was a memorable bond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If conditions permitted, attempting a rescue could be considered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The key lies in the words \"if conditions permit\".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When I have enough strength, I will consider the possibility of rescue.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron finally decided, carefully placing the crystal orb back into its protective case:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Until then, they’ll just have to continue waiting. If during this time they completely fade away... then it can only be said to be a twist of fate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This cold calculation might seem ruthless, but it’s Ron’s usual way of operating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never makes irrational decisions out of emotional impulse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every choice must be based on objective risk assessment and benefit analysis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such rationality is not cold-blooded, but a kind of deep wisdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knows clearly that only by becoming strong enough can he truly protect those worth protecting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blind sacrifices and impulsive actions would only perpetuate the tragedy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After resealing the orb, Ron devoted himself entirely to his own growth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only by becoming stronger can he face the myriad challenges of the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether it’s the threat of the Conquest Faction, the allure of the Abyss, or those old friends awaiting rescue...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All require a stronger foundation of power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the East Wing of the Crystal Tower, the last rays of the setting sun cast through the stained glass window onto the stone lectern inside the Enchantment classroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frederick Levin slowly put away the rune pen used for teaching, his gaze sweeping over the empty classroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The seats that had been full just moments ago now had only a few scattered apprentices tidying their notes and tools; most had left in a hurry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As an experienced enchanter with decades of teaching under his belt, Frederick was long accustomed to this phenomenon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enchantment was never a popular course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the practicality of Magic Potion Making and the directness of Alchemy, Enchantment requires an extremely high degree of precision in spiritual power control and a deep understanding of the rune system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most apprentices quit after a few months due to slow progress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Again, it’s like this...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frederick sighed inwardly, feeling the minuscule feedback of favor within himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An entire month of intensive teaching, thirty-two meticulously prepared hours, yielded such meager returns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The number of students who truly understood the core principles he imparted was probably less than a tenth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could feel the feedback coming from the students: confusion, frustration, annoyance, and complaints about the course’s difficulty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These negative emotions pricked at his heart like needles, reminding him that the teaching outcomes were less than satisfactory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Blockheads, a bunch of blockheads.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frederick shook his head with a bitter smile, beginning to tidy up the scattered teaching tools on the lectern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The carefully crafted rune models, the example tools prepared with great effort, all seemed like dull decorations in the eyes of the students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he knew too that it wasn’t the students’ fault.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enchantment is indeed one of the most demanding disciplines in wizardry.\u003C\u002Fp>",903,"2026-05-29T14:43:58.134Z","2026-06-01T04:29:33.427Z",1,"novelbin.me","060e35a0e0c6559e29f83a3cd7b3cc3c67e0119da25d17f5d4382c188a4c9f30","wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-chapter-641","wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-chapter-639",911,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwizard-unlimited-profession-slots-cover.jpg",{"terms":25},[]]