[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-wizard-unlimited-profession-slots":3,"chapter-wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-chapter-89":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},226702,494,"Chapter 89 - 87: Who Is the Prey?","wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-chapter-89",89,"\u003Cp>\"I just forgot something, came back to get it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leia’s gaze fell on a notebook on the podium, then she walked forward to pick it up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The skinny apprentice noticed Aaron maintaining a strange posture and quickly went up to support him: \"Aaron, what’s wrong? Don’t say anything unnecessary to Lady Leia.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He grabbed Aaron’s arm with force, only to find that Aaron’s entire body was stiff and couldn’t even speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’ll... we’ll leave first.\" The skinny apprentice and another companion quickly helped Aaron and left the classroom in a hurry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron watched their embarrassed retreat, a bit envious of the absolute status of an Advanced Apprentice — she didn’t even need words or actions, her mere presence was enough to scare off these cowardly bullies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just after leaving the crowded area, Aaron suddenly coughed violently, spitting out a mouthful of black blood, his entire body as if struck by a heavy hammer, with his insides seemingly displaced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aaron!\" The skinny apprentice’s face changed drastically and, recalling Ron’s casual gesture earlier, couldn’t help but shiver: \"How could it...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That guy... is not...\" Aaron struggled to utter a few words, his face pale as paper: \"Don’t touch... him...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The few exchanged glances, cold sweat streaming down their backs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they really tricked this guy into the wilderness, it was uncertain who would be the prey then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.........\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leia picked up the notebook, turned to leave, and suddenly seemed to remember something, looking at Ron:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Apprentice Ralph, I’ve heard Holt mention you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron was a bit surprised: \"Lady Leia, do you also know Master Holt?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He said you signed up for the Alchemist certification exam.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leia’s tone carried a rare trace of concern: \"As someone who has been through it, I want to remind you: don’t aim too high.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression turned serious: \"Magic Potion Making is one of the subjects most reliant on practical experience. Even with high talent, without sufficient accumulation, it’s very difficult to pass the certification. I suggest you accumulate more experience for a few years before trying.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron thought inwardly, the dissemination speed of information within the school is truly astounding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, it might be that Holt learned of his registration information in advance through some internal connection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for the reminder, Lady Leia.\" Ron politely responded: \"I will seriously consider it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The school has special provisions for internal apprentices,\" Leia continued: \"If you change your mind, you can withdraw at any time before entering the exam room, and the registration fee will be fully refunded.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tone was not coercive, more like a reminder:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Holt seems to have great confidence in you, but personally, I think rushing often leads to failure. Alright, I have to go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, she turned and left, her tall figure quickly disappearing down the hallway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The few apprentices left around showed strange expressions in their eyes; they had obviously overheard Ron registering for the Alchemist certification.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In these apprentices’ view, a Professional Alchemist is an unattainable existence, with overall value and status even surpassing many Advanced Apprentices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An Elementary Apprentice who just got promoted dared to challenge such a certification, it was simply daydreaming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, it was unrelated to them, everyone was busy; who cared if he really went for some Alchemist qualification certification.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving the classroom, Ron reflected on the knowledge and skills he learned today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The paid courses, though complex with harsh progression conditions, indeed accelerated the learning process and significantly helped improve strengths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Magic Construction (Introductory) Experience Points +2]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Spiritual Interference (Introductory) Experience Points +2]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both skills showed obvious improvement, much more efficient than his own solitary practice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The closed self-study method, although safe, was far less efficient than systematic guidance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I must seize this opportunity to accelerate progress,\" Ron thought inwardly: \"I can’t keep working behind closed doors.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, I’ve heard that many one-on-one consultation opportunities with masters are only available to apprentices who have taken their advanced courses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the sake of those paid consultation opportunities, he must complete all these courses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving the teaching area, the night of Black Mist Jungle already enveloped the surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the distance, a faint beastly howl could be heard, sending a chill down the spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron quickened his pace, heading toward the dormitory area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.........\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the day of the Professional Alchemist exam, as the first ray of dawn pierced through the canopy of Black Mist Jungle, Ron had already gotten up and prepared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He repeatedly checked his tools, with the Silver Wing Separator being particularly important, as it could extract the purest essence of herbs in the shortest time during refining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Allen often said a phrase to herself, still echoing in her ears:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Remember, the value of an Alchemist lies not in how many recipes one knows, but in how to make every drop of potion exert its greatest effect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everything is ready, it’s time to set off.\" Ron tidied up his attire and the items to bring, took a deep breath, and walked out of the dormitory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strolling in the morning light of the Black Mist Jungle, his mood was slightly tense but full of anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The semi-annual Alchemist certification examination was a rare opportunity for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he missed this time, he would have to wait another six months, and his planned schedule simply couldn’t afford any delays.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arriving at the Central Hall, more than twenty people had already gathered in front of the steps, with hardly any familiar faces for Ron.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some of the people wore tattered robes, carrying the air of travel;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some were dressed finely yet looked exhausted, as if having come from a long journey;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some even wrapped themselves so tightly like mummies, vaguely revealing exotic limbs beneath their robes...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Alchemist certification exam is indeed quite special.\" Ron thought to himself: \"Even the wandering apprentices and aliens outside the Black Mist Jungle are drawn here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next, please hurry!\" On the duty desk, a middle-aged female apprentice, looking somewhat annoyed, loudly called out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When it was Ron’s turn, he stepped forward and submitted the application form and a registration fee of fifteen Magic Stone Fragments. It was said that those outside the School had to pay double fees to participate in the Alchemist certification.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The duty officer—a female apprentice nearing forty, glanced at the form and immediately showed obvious surprise on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ron Ralph? Just became an Elementary Apprentice?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She raised her head, carefully examining Ron up and down, with a hint of scrutiny in her eyes: \"Young fellow, are you sure you want to participate in the Alchemist certification examination?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron nodded, his expression calm: \"Yes, I am ready.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The duty officer snorted softly, casually placing his application form aside:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young man, do you know how low the pass rate for this exam is? Even those old apprentices who have studied Alchemy for decades mostly barely pass.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She lowered her voice, with a tone almost of pity, intending to hand back the bag of Magic Stone Fragments directly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll give you a suggestion—there’s still time to withdraw. If you voluntarily give up, I can use my authority as a duty officer to refund your registration fee in full, a special privilege only available to apprentices within our School.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron smiled slightly, knowing she meant well, politely repeating his request: \"Thank you very much for your kindness, but I wish to continue participating in the exam.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, young people... never listen to advice. You’ll settle down after suffering a loss.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his insistence, the duty officer could only shrug, took the form placed aside, and stamped it with a Magic Seal that took immediate effect: \"Don’t blame me for not warning you then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After bidding farewell to the duty officer, he received the exam identifier, led into the waiting area by the deliberately arranged Light Element Guide in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Already sitting there were over a dozen participants, each with varying degrees of tension and anxiety on their faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron scanned the room and found that most of the examinees seemed much older than him:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An elderly man with white hair was absorbed in reading a Magic Potion Notes, his fingers darkened from years of contact with potions;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An aged Lizardman with two short horns on his head sat in a corner, his eyes full of fatigue and hope;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And several middle-aged people, appearing in their thirties or forties, quietly conversing about something, occasionally casting curious glances at Ron.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although a few noticed this young examinee, their eyes flash with surprise and doubt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, most soon withdrew their gaze, focusing on their preparations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this critical moment, wasting energy on envy or doubting others is foolish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of them had experienced many failures and had long learned to concentrate all their attention on the exam itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only one short and stout middle-aged man couldn’t help but quietly say to his companion:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These young ones always think Alchemy is something that can be mastered by talent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why bother caring?\" His companion responded with a calmness almost numbing:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve taken this exam five times in the last thirty years, and every time I see some confident young faces, and what happens?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two exchanged bitter smiles and said no more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This conversation quickly drowned in the tense atmosphere of the exam venue, as Ron focused solely on his final preparations, not hearing this idle chatter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Attention all examinees!\" An apprentice in a standard gray robe from the School walked in: \"The exam is about to begin, please follow me to the exam hall.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The exam hall was a spacious circular room, with dozens of luminous stones embedded in the walls, providing bright and stable lighting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the center of the room was a semicircular long table, with three examiners seated behind it.\u003C\u002Fp>",1622,"2026-05-29T14:43:43.887Z","2026-06-01T04:29:33.427Z",1,"novelbin.me","14463be3127adde2e048382740b84207ef54683e9510d662d3b91970cd760638","wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-chapter-90","wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-chapter-88",911,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwizard-unlimited-profession-slots-cover.jpg"]