54: Chapter 54 The Storm Is Brewing

Dylan did not keep Byron wondering for too long before he spoke frankly.

"We have actually considered what you said, but the uncertain factors are too high and the risks are too great; we cannot take that chance."

"Because after the origin crystal essence leaves its original plane, it can only exist for twelve hours. After twelve hours, it will become waste and have no further use."

"Moreover, after obtaining the origin crystal essence, we will inevitably be targeted by other guys who are also Limit Wizard Apprentices. They will surely try every means to seize it in order to get their hands on it."

"Therefore, the longer this thing stays out in the open, the greater the risk of it being lost. We have no choice but to refine it into potions as soon as possible and distribute them."

Byron understood the subtext in Dylan's words and realized why Dylan had to ask him to help with the Potion Making, even at the risk of failure.

Because even though the origin crystal essence would not lose its effect within the plane, no one would feel at ease with it in anyone else's hands, fearing it might be embezzled or snatched away by other Wizard Apprentices.

Not only does the person holding it have to bear immense pressure, but the others do as well.

Therefore, it must be refined into potions as quickly as possible and distributed to everyone for safekeeping.

This way, even if something happens to the potion, it would be their own problem and would not concern the person who held it.

This method is the safest for them, but that is not the case for Byron.

Because after it is refined into a potion, he would be unable to consume this potion in the short term.

And this would inevitably be coveted by others, which would certainly cause him inconvenience.

Byron fell into silence, contemplating whether he should wade into these muddy waters.

Seeing Byron like this, neither Dylan nor Loris spoke to urge him, waiting for his answer.

But the next moment, Byron suddenly raised his head to look at Dylan.

"President, I agree. Let me know once you are ready; I will take you in and assist you in finding the brood nest."

"And afterward, once you successfully obtain the origin crystal essence, you can bring it to me, and I will be responsible for the Potion Making."

Hearing this, a look of joyful smiles appeared on both Dylan and Loris's faces.

Given Byron's temperament, they had assumed he would need a long time to think, or might even refuse.

But they didn't expect him to agree so readily; it was truly beyond their expectations.

Dylan laughed out loud: "Good! Byron, I really didn't misjudge you. I will keep my word; as long as you successfully complete the Potion Making, I will definitely give you a share!"

Loris, who had been silent, also spoke up at this moment: "That's right, Elena and I are good friends, and Elena is also here, so we will definitely keep our word!"

Byron first nodded with a smile, then spoke again:

"However, President, let's agree on this beforehand: I am responsible for finding the brood nest and Potion Making. As for other matters, like attacking the brood nest or anything of that sort, I'm afraid I cannot help."

"Furthermore, when I am engaged in Potion Making, I need a safe and quiet place. Otherwise, if I am suddenly disturbed while refining the potion, well, heh heh..."

Byron did not say the rest, but the meaning behind his words was very clear.

Byron's worry was not without reason; although causing trouble is not allowed within the Wizard Settlement, no strict rule can stop those blinded by greed.

And there will never be a shortage of people willing to take risks in this world.

Dylan nodded with a smile: "Rest assured, we only want you to lead the way and handle the Potion Making. After all, if you were to meet with an accident during the battle, wouldn't we regret it to death?"

"So, even if you wanted to fight, we wouldn't allow it."

"As for the latter point, you can also rest easy. When you are performing Potion Making, we will certainly be guarding outside and will not let anyone disturb you."

"After all, this is not just your business, it is our business as well."

Hearing this, Byron finally felt completely at ease.

Afterward, they chatted happily for a while longer before taking their leave. They needed to inform the other participating members and make some necessary preparations.

Even though this first trip is only for scouting and not a direct attack, the corresponding preparations still need to be made.

After stepping out of the residence, Dylan's gaze suddenly turned icy, and he glanced at the various corners of the street.

Loris showed Evil Qi on her face: "Dylan, do you want me to clean up these pests?! They are truly too annoying."

Elena also noticed the anomaly, and her mood became extremely poor because of it.

Because she is not only a member of the Fallen Sun Council but also Byron's senior sister.

However, Dylan shook his head with a smile: "No need to worry about these shady rats; they will pay the price when the time comes."

When saying this, the smile on the corner of Dylan's mouth was incredibly cold.

Hearing this, Loris and the other person fell silent and said no more.

Standing at the door watching the three leave, Byron's expression became dark and difficult to decipher.

His action was undoubtedly taking a huge risk; it was very likely that he would be targeted by other students who, like Dylan, were also Limit Wizard Apprentices.

His peaceful life thereafter might very well be broken because of this.

Or rather, it has already been broken now.

Byron's peripheral vision swept across the street outside his residence, toward a blind spot in the shadows.

At this moment, it was empty, without a single figure.

If he remembered correctly, there should have been someone there before.

Now they are gone; it seems they went to report the news.

There are at least three or four such spots on this street.

But at this moment, they are all empty.

This situation had been occurring ever since Byron refused the visits from those organizations that sent people to see him.

It seems a fierce storm is about to make landfall.

However, knowing that the risk was so great, why did Byron still agree?

Because he understood in his heart that if he did not seize this opportunity, then by the time he became a Limit Wizard Apprentice, he would surely regret missing this chance.

Although he did not know how much time it would take to become an Official Wizard, or how many more conditions needed to be met, he understood one principle.

"Those who do not plan for the ages are not fit to plan for the moment; those who do not plan for the whole are not fit to plan for a part."

If he did not start planning now, was he supposed to wait until he became a Limit Wizard Apprentice to plan? That would be too late.

He had not forgotten that he was still bound by an agreement with the academy, which had a twenty-year time limit.

If he did not become an Official Wizard within these twenty years, he would inevitably have to fulfill the agreement, work for the academy, and perform manual labor.

He might even be thrown into the plane conquest battlefield, trapped in an endless war.

Even becoming a Limit Wizard Apprentice would be useless if he had to re-sign the agreement.

Because after re-signing the agreement, he would certainly still have to work for the academy; it would just be a matter of better or worse treatment, and it could not be waived.

Because the period for students to study at the academy is twenty years, and Byron had been in the academy for so long, he had never seen an apprentice who exceeded the time limit still remaining in the academy.

This could also be perceived from Dylan and the others.

If this were not the case, why would they be so anxious, willing to concede profits to Byron rather than delay?

Dylan is the president of the Fallen Sun Council, and he surely knows more information than Byron does.

Even he is like this; it is hard not to feel chilled by what this implies.

Furthermore, he only wanted a smooth transition to reduce the occurrence of accidents.

But that does not mean he is timid or cowardly; when it is time to act, he will certainly not hesitate.

Otherwise, if he kept shrinking into his shell, he would truly become a turtle.

Now that it is determined that he must wade into these muddy waters, he should prepare well, whether it is against the Worm Race or other Wizard Apprentices.

Byron paced back to his residence and closed the door, leaving only the Magic Array emitting a faint glow.

At the same time, organizations located in various parts of the Wizard Settlement received the news, and their reactions were different; some were watching, while others were acting...