Chapter 114: Academy Mission
Dispelling the unrealistic thoughts in her mind, Jia Na first opened her character panel before entering meditation.
【Quick Healing】: Accelerates the activity of the epidermis around the wound, quickly healing the wound.
This Witchcraft was the second Witchcraft taught by the Principal today in the 【Elementary Healing】 class, besides 【Shaping Art】. Its principle is to utilize the characteristics of active magic particles, using magical control to attach active magic particles to the surface of the wound, accelerating healing.
Although the principle sounds very simple, it is very strenuous to operate. Because this Witchcraft, unlike other Witchcrafts that only require the use of Mysticism incantations and casting gestures, requires the apprentice to perform micro-control. One slip-up,
and it's very easy to fail.
“No wonder not many people signed up for the 【Medical】 course; just the most basic Witchcraft is so difficult to cast...”
For a Bloodline Side apprentice, wound healing is just a matter of a few breaths. Even an apprentice who hasn't mastered 【Quick Healing】
can stop bleeding and heal wounds with a 【Blood Coagulation Potion】. Although it's not as fast as the 【Quick Healing】 Witchcraft, the efficiency isn't too far off.
“Although the later potential of 【Medical】 is huge, the demanding entry threshold and the difficulty of learning when first starting are quite discouraging.”
After upgrading 【Quick Healing】 to its current level cap, Jia Na closed her character panel, then turned off the bedside lamp.
“Qi Yi... *sigh*...”
The moonlight was slightly cold, and tree shadows danced. Listening to the low chirping of insects outside the window, Jia Na's heart gradually quieted down.
“Summer has finally arrived—”
The next day, early morning.
Due to the arrangement of the academy's mandatory mission, all classes at White Coral Academy were suspended starting today. However, compared to usual, White Coral Academy was exceptionally lively today.
“The academy is really screwing us over. They actually require first-year apprentices to only hunt in the outer areas of the Mist Forest. Black Bone Forest and Mist Tower don't care about this at all.”
“That's why the death rates at those two academies remain high.”
Listening to Vivian's complaints, although Jia Na also wanted to earn more credits through this, the academy's restrictions meant she could only search for small spatial rifts in the outer areas of the forest, and her gains would inevitably not be very high.
“Then when will my new wand finally have a chance to be useful!”
Seeing Vivian looking as if she couldn't wait to rush into a shadow rift and kill everything, Jia Na couldn't help but find it a bit amusing.
“Don't worry, even in the outer areas of the forest, there are quite a few Shadow Creatures hiding. There will definitely be a time for you to show off your skills.”
Besides, it's a sensitive period now. In addition to spatial rifts, there's also the Dark Sun Church.”
Hearing Jia Na's reminder, Vivian nodded reluctantly, acknowledging Jia Na's words.
Early this morning, White Coral Academy issued another notice. The specific content of the notice was the same as described by Hugh-Stone during the meeting at the Bai Wu Xie Club. The mission source was Black Bone Forest Academy, and the specific mission was to find the remnants of the Dark Sun Church and cooperate in their extermination.
Furthermore, according to the information provided by Black Bone Forest, the remnants of the Dark Sun Cultists should all be hiding deep within the Mist Forest, and each of them is severely injured and cursed, with their strength plummeting, significantly reducing the danger level.
Simply by providing specific information and cooperating in the extermination work, Black Bone Forest Academy will reward a top-tier apprentice Witchcraft tool, or other items of equivalent value. It can be said that the reward is very generous.
When she first heard this news, even Vivian, who was never short on money, was tempted. After all, it was a top-tier apprentice Witchcraft tool that was extremely difficult to encounter even in a Level 3 Wizard Gathering Place. If she could get one, she could pretty much walk sideways during the apprentice stage.
Of course, the premise is that this Witchcraft tool is a casting Witchcraft tool used in combat. If it's a daily functional auxiliary type, while still precious, its value is lower compared to general Witchcraft tools like 【Guardian Veil】, or wands, wizard robes, and flying Witchcraft tools, due to technical limitations on the user.
“Forget it, the outer area of the forest is fine. We'll team up then and strive to get first place in the class—”
“Jia Na, good morning.”
Just as Vivian was fantasizing about tomorrow's hunt, a low female voice suddenly sounded behind the two of them.
“Bell, it's you. Good morning.”
“When did you two get so close?”
Seeing that the person who called out to Jia Na was actually Bell-Moonshadow, who had been beaten half to death repeatedly on the dueling stage, Vivian looked at the two suspiciously and whispered in a voice only she and Jia Na could hear.
“During the time you were out on your mission.”
“Out on a mission—Huh? It was only a few days, and you two—got together?”
Although she still maintained her lady-like appearance, Vivian's gaze towards Bell-Moonshadow became wary.
“Don't talk nonsense.”
As Bell-Moonshadow approached, their whispering also stopped.
“Jia Na, have you formed a team?”
“Yes, I'm with Vivian.”
Hearing Jia Na's answer, the fake smile on Vivian's face suddenly became a bit more genuine.
“The academy suggests forming teams of three. If there are only two of you, I'd like to join you.”
“Okay, I have no problem with that, but it also depends on Vivian's opinion.”
Hearing this, Bell-Moonshadow's gaze couldn't help but turn towards Vivian next to Jia Na.
“Vivian, is that okay?”
Looking at the two people who were simultaneously looking at her, Vivian shrugged as if indifferent.
“I'm fine with it, just listen to Jia Na. It's just that I think a team of two is actually enough. After all, there are very few Shadow Creatures encountered in the outer areas of the forest, and with more people, it's harder to distribute the spoils—”
“I can sense the location of shadow rifts.”
Before Vivian could finish speaking, Bell-Moonshadow directly and frankly demonstrated her value to the team.
“With this, am I qualified to join?”
Seeing the arrogant and confident look on Bell-Moonshadow's face, Vivian's expression froze, and she immediately couldn't help but curl her lip.
“Qualified. I agree.”
“Thank you.”
Looking at Vivian, who finally nodded in agreement, Jia Na inexplicably found it amusing.
“In that case, let's form a team of three—”
“Wait a moment.”
Before Jia Na could finish speaking, Bell-Moonshadow directly interrupted her. Then, raising her chin slightly, she looked directly at Vivian next to her with a scrutinizing expression.
“Since I have already proven my value, I wonder if you are qualified to join this team.”
It was still that arrogant and conceited tone, but this time Bell-Moonshadow was not facing Jia Na, but the person next to her, Vivian, whom Bell-Moonshadow had never paid attention to.