49: Chapter 49 The Key to the Qualitative Change in Mental Power

Afterward, just as Byron had expected, various organizations came knocking one after another, such as the Hand of Shadows, the Bloodsail Alliance, and so on.

However, upon hearing that Byron had already joined the Sun-Fallen Wizard Apprentice Council, these organizations did not say anything more and turned to leave.

As yet another organization left, Byron waited for a while longer. After confirming that no one else would come knocking, he locked the door tightly and began to rest.

...

Elsewhere.

In the hall of the Fallen Sun Council, the dozen or so people who had previously discussed countermeasures had long since left, leaving only three people waiting for news from Elena and the other.

Among them were the rugged-looking youth, the red-haired girl who had made the first proposal, and a youth shrouded in robes from head to toe.

"Ivan, do you think Elena can complete the mission?" the rugged-looking youth suddenly asked.

The youth whose face could not be seen slowly shook his head: "Dylan, I don't know Byron's personality, so I cannot calculate the success rate."

Dylan smiled bitterly: "What is your gut feeling?"

Ivan still shook his head: "Such judgments are distorted. Even if I came up with one, it would be useless, so it's better not to think about it."

Hearing their conversation, the red-haired girl sitting to the side, Loris, couldn't help but interject: "Alright, Ivan, Dylan, can you two be quiet for a moment?"

"Since you know you're so worried now, why didn't you go and negotiate yourself earlier? What's the point of saying these things now?!"

After Dylan and Ivan exchanged glances, neither said anything more.

They dared not say much to this little firecracker who was good sisters with Elena.

Although she appeared very rational during the previous meeting, those who knew her understood that it was just her state when facing problems and conducting experimental research.

In everyday life, she was a little firecracker that would explode at the slightest touch, and this also had a certain connection to the Wizard path she had chosen.

"I'm back! Rejoice, for under my persuasion, Byron has agreed to join our Sun-Fallen Wizard Apprentice Council!"

Just then, a shout filled with excitement rang out from outside the hall.

The three of them, including Loris, turned their heads toward the door almost simultaneously.

At this moment, Elena was walking in from outside with Colin, looking very excited.

As she walked, Elena kept shouting about how difficult it had been and how hard she had worked, and that Byron had finally agreed due to her efforts.

After listening to Elena's account, as the president of the Fallen Sun Council, Dylan naturally smiled and praised Elena, expressed appreciation for her hard work, and promised that he would not forget her contribution later.

After saying this, Dylan's expression became solemn. He looked at the people present and spoke in a steady voice.

"Since Byron has agreed to join our Sun-Fallen Wizard Apprentice Council, it means he has agreed to exchange the information he possesses regarding the Desert Forbidden Zone."

"Therefore, we must now carefully consider how to deal with the Desert Mother Nest and what preparations we should make."

Hearing these words from Dylan, Elena frowned and waved her hand with a look of disdain.

"It's better for you three Limit Wizard Apprentices to discuss these things; I won't get involved. My head hurts just thinking about it."

Upon hearing this, Loris immediately stood up with her hands on her hips: "Elena, this thing is also for you..."

"Alright, alright, Loris, you know me, so don't try to persuade me. Just give orders if there's anything to do. I'll be leaving first."

Saying this, Elena pulled Colin along and walked out.

Loris wanted to say something more upon seeing this, but was stopped by a wave of Dylan's hand.

"Loris, we have known Elena for so long, and you are her close friend, so you should understand her nature. Just let her go."

Just then, Elena seemed to have remembered something, suddenly stopped, turned around, and shouted.

"Dylan, I forgot to tell you all. Byron is my junior, and also a student of Mentor Isolde. He can already independently perform Potion Making and has gained the mentor's regard. You know what I'm talking about, right?"

This time it was Dylan's turn to be anxious. He quickly shouted: "Elena, stop right there and explain yourself clearly!"

But Elena would never pay attention to Dylan. She laughed cheerfully and walked out of the hall, her steps not slowing down in the slightest.

At this moment, seeing Dylan's annoyed face, Loris and Ivan laughed quite unkindly.

Seeing this, Dylan wasn't angry, but just reached up and scratched his thick long hair.

"I should have kept Elena here just now. Leaving half a sentence unsaid is really annoying."

Upon hearing Dylan talk about Elena, Loris became unhappy: "Dylan, Elena has done enough. You still want her to work? You've really had enough."

"Don't forget, although this matter is important to other members, for the three of us, it is the most important, and it absolutely cannot fail!"

Dylan smiled bitterly and nodded: "Loris, I certainly understand what you are saying, but the origin crystal essence is related to whether we can make our Mental Energy reach a qualitative change. We absolutely cannot fail!"

"Moreover, Elena's junior, Byron, has become even more important to us now. Not only can he take us to the Desert Mother Nest..."

"...he can also help us expand our gains by processing the Materials that were originally only available for our use into more portions of potions. Do you know what this means?"

Loris nodded: "I certainly understand. Being able to refine the crystal essence into potions means that more members will join this operation and contribute more effort."

"Expanding the benefits that originally belonged only to us to all members!"

Ivan also spoke at this time: "The future is bright, but there is still one problem now: whether Byron's Potionology knowledge is sufficient for him to refine that kind of potion."

"What price should we pay to make him willing to take us to the Desert Mother Nest and help us refine the potions..."

"These are all things we need to think about carefully."

Dylan shook his head: "This matter really needs to be thought through carefully. If this matter is not resolved, then everything is just an illusion to us and has no meaning."

Loris also spoke at this time: "Not only that, conquering the Desert Mother Nest will certainly be a very difficult task, so preparations must be made well."

The three of them fell into silence almost simultaneously, not knowing what they were thinking.

And from this moment on, in the time that followed, the lights in the hall never went out, and sounds of argument could be heard from time to time.

...

The next day, at Byron's residence.

Byron looked at his entire residence, which was now shrouded by the Magic Array he had brought back from the workshop, and nodded with satisfaction.

Although the Wizard Settlement had strict orders prohibiting Wizard Apprentices from fighting or causing destruction within it.

However, he would likely stay in this house for the next three months, so for the sake of safety, Byron had purchased a Magic Array to use for protection.

A Magic Array is the use of countless runes combined into a concrete "Wizardry" that can satisfy the needs of a Wizard.

However, this kind of "Wizardry" is vastly different from the Wizardry that a Wizard can use at any time.

One is inscribed in reality and solidified in reality, while the other is solidified in the Wizard's Mental Sea.

And for a Magic Array and Wizardry at the same level, the energy they can leverage is vastly different.

Just like the circle that transported Byron and the others earlier, that was a kind of Magic Array, a solidified "Wizardry".

If a Wizard were to cast this "Wizardry" alone to transport so many people at once, they would certainly be drained dry, and it would not be possible to succeed.

But when several people inscribe the Magic Array in reality and concretize it, and with an independent energy supply, there is no such risk.

And the most important thing about Byron setting up this Magic Array is that it can prevent outsiders from disturbing him while he is conducting experiments, which would cause the experiments to fail.

Now that he had furnished his residence, he truly understood the benefits of the academy.

The dormitory was not only large but also had complete facilities, with a Meditation room, a Laboratory... all available.

And most importantly, it didn't cost any money.

Thinking of this, Byron wanted to curse.

Just for this bungalow he was living in, the monthly rent actually required ten Magic Stones or two points, which really shocked Byron!