East Capital East Blade City, Ivan had returned to Rapid Wood Tower after nearly a year away.
Randall heard the news and rushed over immediately, only to learn that his mentor had advanced ahead of him, becoming a Level 2 Sorcerer capable of dominating Moon Pincer Peninsula.
“It seems fortune has favored both of us, mentor and apprentice, as neither of us encountered any mishaps and smoothly completed our advancement,” Ivan said with a smile. Experience new stories on My Virtual Library Empire
“Though that’s true, my successful advancement owes much to the insights you provided from the Black Beard Chapter. Otherwise, it wouldn’t have been so smooth,” Randall replied, his gaze filled with gratitude.
With the complex experiences from Black God Society, along with the insights from the meditation methods and other factors, he had managed to successfully advance.
To his statement, Ivan did not feign modesty. Ding was ding, and mao was mao; the insights he provided were indeed of significant value.
“Mentor, now that you’re a Level 2 Sorcerer, what are your plans for the future?”
“I’ve thought about it for a while. Once I saw you returned safely, I planned to return to Moon Pincer Peninsula, to become the Dean of Mongna Ant Land Cottage, and see who would dare say that the path of Insect Control has no future.”
Wealth without returning home is like wearing brocade in the night, Randall’s thoughts had already drifted back to Moon Pincer Peninsula. If not for waiting for Ivan, he would have left East Capital long ago.
His return was not just to show off but also to fulfill a long-standing regret and revitalize the line of Insect Control Masters.
Now that his line boasted not only a Level 2 Sorcerer but also the presence of a Level 3 Sorcerer, their achievements were considerable, and there was nothing to worry about revitalizing it.
“That makes sense,” Ivan nodded in understanding.
“Ivan, will you go back for a visit?” Randall asked.
“As for me—I should go back for a visit. It’s been quite a long time since I’ve been to Tidal Island, though I haven’t decided when exactly,” Ivan pondered for a moment before responding.
Suddenly, he thought of Tidal Island beyond Moon Pincer Peninsula, as well as Flying Fish Port, and the territory of Mulberry Valley.
Perhaps, he needed to go back to see those long-missed family members.
Sorcerers and ordinary people belong to two different worlds. As his level and strength continued to grow, the chances of appearing before those people became increasingly slim.
It’s not that they couldn’t meet, but there was no need to.
The higher the level of a sorcerer, every action has an influence on the surroundings. Even just standing there, ordinary people’s bodies and consciousness would involuntarily undergo subtle changes.
Once he became a Level 4 Sorcerer, even if he merely sat there doing nothing, due to the disparity in life hierarchy, his father Leider, his sister Peggy, and others might not even be able to stand in his presence, possibly having to lie prostrate on the ground.
In such circumstances, was there still a need to meet?
Taking advantage of the situation before it reached that stage, Ivan planned to go back for one last look.
“You do you. I can’t wait to go back, so I won’t wait for you,” Randall, unaware of his extensive thoughts and not particularly concerned about his decision, said.
“Mentor, is there anything I can help with regarding your appearance?” Ivan asked another question.
“No need, I’ve thought it through. Walking the path of an Insect Master simply means I cannot avoid insectification. I should accept it positively, not try to hide or escape from it.”
Randall shook his head, having thoroughly come to terms with his insectified appearance during these days; it was best to let nature take its course.
Hearing this, Ivan didn’t interfere further.
Randall was a man of decisive action. The very next morning, he took the Space Ring Ivan had given him, left Black Ant Tower, and embarked on his journey home.
This departure, he estimated it might be a long time before he returned to East Capital.
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In fact, as soon as Ivan returned, in a place as secure as the Enchanters Guild, the sudden presence of a Level 3 Sorcerer could hardly escape the notice of the guild’s upper echelons.
Since Rapid Wood Tower was situated on the territory of the School of Space, Vice President Angus was naturally the first to find out.
It was also on the day of his return, shortly after Randall had come over, that Angus followed his senses to Rapid Wood Tower, a thought involuntarily popping into his mind.
“Sorcerer Ivan—you—” As guess turned into reality and he actually saw Ivan, he momentarily didn’t know what to say.
“Don’t recognize me, or didn’t expect it? Vice President Angus,” Ivan said with a smile, seeing this side of him for the first time.
“I didn’t expect you to advance so quickly, almost as if I merely took a nap here, and you became a Level 3 Sorcerer without anyone noticing,” Angus, not an ordinary person, quickly recovered, still somewhat shocked.
“It’s simple, when the opportunity came, I naturally chose to advance and then succeeded,” Ivan said.
“Congratulations Ivan, you’re now a Level 3 Sorcerer, truly an Enchantment Master,” Angus didn’t pay attention to his Versailles talk and sincerely congratulated him.
According to the rules of the Enchanters Guild, one must first be a Level 3 Sorcerer, and if the level of Enchantment is high enough to gain the recognition of other Enchantment Masters, only then can one be designated as an ‘Enchantment Master.’
Unlike before when ‘master’ was just a title of respect given by apprentices, it should not be taken literally.
Coming from Angus, this acknowledgment directly validated his skills in Enchantment, suggesting that Ivan had only lacked the power level previously.
“Er—does determining the rank of Enchantment Master not require an examination?” Ivan asked, surprised.
“No need, also considering who you are. With achievements like ‘Black Magic Wind Fire Array’ and ‘Pure White Eyes,’ extraordinary in their merit, your name alone suffices. Which Enchantment Master would object?” Angus said decisively.
“If an exam is needed, I can try it.”
“No need, I’ve spoken, let them come to me if they disagree.”
Ivan felt somewhat overwhelmed by this honor, but let it be. If someone raised an objection, they would deal with it then. They couldn’t really make Angus stand up for it.
It turned out Ivan had worried unnecessarily.
Regarding his becoming an Enchantment Master, there were no objections from other vice presidents in East Capital, and none from the divisions in West Capital, South Capital, and North Capital either.
These vice presidents unanimously agreed, confirming his title as a great Enchantment Master.
Within a few days, news spread across the four major divisions in Chanay Continent, announcing that the Enchanters Guild had gained a new Enchantment Master.
Seeing that familiar name on the announcement, many sorcerers and apprentices were elated, especially the special group of apprentices secretly gathering strength. Whether overtly or discreetly, they celebrated for Master Marichadon.
From then on, Ivan became a celebrated true master.
As a direct Enchantment Master of the Enchanters Guild, according to the rules, he should have had an official post like Angus’s ‘Vice President.’
However, Angus relayed that the President wanted to meet him personally, so everything would wait until after that meeting.