In the time that followed, one piece of bad news after another kept coming. Hundreds of Magic Creatures appeared on the outskirts of the residential area, breaking through more than a dozen houses and causing turmoil. And this was only the beginning. Not long after, Legendary Creatures appeared, leading to dozens of fatalities. Cloudwood Hill, one of the three mountain peaks owned by the High Tower, was also hit by the beast tide, and the residents at its foothills suffered heavy losses. Oma received financial support from her tutor, Bella. She acquired the Green Potion and Silence Potion, attempting to break into the Official Wizard Realm. These two potions were costly and had to be repaid. If the breakthrough was successful, repaying the debt wouldn’t be difficult for an Official Wizard. However, if she failed... The consequences would be equally troublesome! 「Half a month later.」 A Second Order Creature appeared at Leipzig Market. After consuming some people, instead of leaving, it made a nest nearby to rest. ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ꜰʀᴏᴍ 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝⟡𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕥⟡𝕟𝕖𝕥 It clearly saw this place as its hunting ground; after all, so much ’food’ was laid out before it. The flesh of Knights was tough and chewy, and the taste of Wizard Apprentices unique—both were considered great nourishment for higher-order creatures. 「A few months later.」 "There are hundreds of thousands of residents in the market, including Official Wizards and Legendary Knights. If we could unite them, we could resist the beast tide even without a Second Circle Wizard." "That’s easier said than done. But without the Cape family, who could unite so many people?" "Our High Tower indeed has such prestige, but we are too few in number, and... our strength is also somewhat lacking. It’s manageable to protect our own, but protecting others is bound to result in casualties. Do you think anyone wants to take on such a task?" "Both Second Circle Wizards from the Cape family are dead?" "Yes! It’s been confirmed!" Today was the day the Star Gate opened. The people inside the High Tower gathered once again, their voices overlapping in a cacophony. Compared to the tense situation outside, their safety under the High Tower’s protection was not a concern. This was one of the benefits of joining a major power. Nancy, whom he hadn’t seen in a long time, raised her hand and waved. "Long time no see. I heard that Oma is trying to break into the Official Wizard Realm?" "Yes," Carl nodded, "You must be close too, right?" Nancy also possessed Second Level Wizard Talent and had advanced to Advanced Wizard Apprentice even earlier than Oma. Theoretically, her foundation should be sufficient. "...Soon." Nancy’s smile was somewhat stiff. "I’ll give it a try next year." "Lost in thought?" Carl glanced at her. "Hodgson’s issue is in the past. You don’t need to dwell on it; focusing on your cultivation is the main thing." "...Yes." Nancy sighed, turning to say, "The Wizards are here." She clearly didn’t want to say more on the matter. A group of people stepped into the High Tower. Daniel, Archie, Bella, Marian... and three other Wizards Carl had not seen before. The High Tower had been operating in the Magic Forest for who knew how many years; it was impossible that it had only four Wizards. As far as Carl knew, counting the Wizards who preferred to stay hidden, the number of Official Wizards should exceed ten. On the Eastern Kingdom Continent, that number would be enough to overturn the entire Black Swamp. These were only the High Tower’s own people. Over the centuries, the High Tower had forged intricate relationships within the Magic Forest, and many Official Wizards had close ties with it. Otherwise, it wouldn’t have been considered a major power. Following the Wizards were Wizard Apprentices carrying their packs, Charlie among them. According to the rules, the Kaliem Continent sent a batch of people over every ten years. These people would return after thirty years, and so the rotation continued. Of course, if one became an Official Wizard within those thirty years, they could also apply to return earlier. Charlie stood in the returning queue, waving at Carl, his expression complex. When he arrived thirty years ago, he was in the prime of a man’s life, in the full flush of youth. In the blink of an eye, thirty years passed. His body was now stooped, his back unable to straighten. White hairs sprouted from his head, and his eyes had grown cloudy. Charlie opened his mouth, tears welling in his eyes. He then let out a silent, soft sigh and stepped onto the staircase. Accompanied by the poignant sighs of his companions, the group walked one by one into the glow emanating from the Star Gate. After the returning disciples were sent off, the Star Gate’s glow suddenly intensified, and ten figures appeared on the scene. These were the people sent from the Kaliem Continent. One of them was a towering, massive figure, like a black bear. His gaze swept over everyone present, and an intangible spiritual pressure made them all bow their heads. "Respected Second Circle Wizard, Vulcan, Controller of Earth, the Magic Forest welcomes your arrival." Due to the ’beast tide,’ this time the Six Rings Tower had directly sent a Second Circle Wizard. It was said that this Second Circle Wizard’s strength was extraordinary, possessing the power to topple mountains and the potential to advance to the Third Ring. Even on the Kaliem Continent, a Second Circle Wizard was considered a formidable power. Third Ring Wizards were among the top masters of the foremost powers. As for Fourth Circle Wizards, even the Six Rings Tower openly acknowledged only a few. As for Five Rings Wizards, they were beings comparable to the Divine. The Kaliem Continent had not seen a trace of a Five-Ring Wizard for over two hundred years. "Hmm." Vulcan was over two and a half meters tall, his arms thicker than a common man’s thighs. He flexed his limbs and asked, "Which ones are from the Eastern Kingdom Continent?" "Since my trip there three hundred years ago, I haven’t seen anyone from that place for hundreds of years." Daniel looked up, his expression somewhat awkward. He then gestured towards Carl and Nancy and said, "Those two are from there, and there’s also a little girl named Oma who is attempting to break into the Official Wizard Realm."