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Chapter 89 Promotion
While the group was talking, Kaden stood silently to the side.

His eyes were lifeless, his expression blank, and he looked like he had lost his soul.

Throughout the day, Kaden's mood was like a rollercoaster, fluctuating wildly.

Yesterday, he was having a long talk with his friends in the tavern, talking about becoming the number one adventurer team in Blackrock Town and dreaming about how he would spend the bounty.

Today, all his companions died in the filthy mud, their bodies still warm.

Just as he was on the verge of collapse and despair, the terrifying monster was easily killed by other adventurers.

Kaden no longer knew what expression to wear to face reality; his mind was completely blank.

"Is the adventurer profession... really right for me?"

Kaden stared down at his palm, utterly bewildered.

Just as he was lost in thought, a hand patted his shoulder.

Kaden looked up and saw the mage named Zelier.

"Take it."

Zellier slipped a handful of silver coins to Kaden.

"I'm not the kind of person who likes to lecture... but you shouldn't make this mistake again. Consider this your reward. Think about what you should do next."

After saying that, Zellier didn't linger. He greeted Marcus and the others and then left the Adventurers' Guild.

Kaden couldn't say a word; he just slowly squatted down against the counter.

He clutched the coins tightly, tears welling up in his eyes again.

……

Back at the Nightflower Inn, Zellier wasn't in a hurry. He enjoyed a large meal as usual before returning to his room.

The room was quiet; the noise outside seemed to be isolated in another world.

Zellier bolted the door, sat cross-legged on the bed, and the moonlight made the room feel cold and quiet.

He first engaged in a light meditation to calm down the fatigue and excitement brought on by the day's battle.

Zellier must embrace the upcoming transformation with the most perfect and tranquil mindset.

After finishing her light meditation, the sky outside the window was filled with stars, and Zellier's state of mind was as calm and peaceful as an ancient well without ripples.

It's time to take the final step.

Promoted to Junior Mage!

Zellier closed his eyes, calmed his mind, and immersed his consciousness in the vast sea of ​​consciousness.

The source seed, which had been steadily radiating light, began to pulsate at a peculiar frequency, each tremor stronger than the last.

An indescribable, immense power, centered on the Seed of Origin, spread out like a supernova explosion.

His entire sea of ​​consciousness was in turmoil.

The magic that once flowed like a tranquil stream has now transformed into a roaring, raging river.

Zellir could clearly sense that the speed at which the magic power circulated within his body was rapidly increasing, which meant that his speed in outlining the structure of spells would undergo a qualitative leap.

The light emanating from the Source Seed was no longer gentle; it became increasingly dazzling, meaning that every wisp of magic born from it had become more refined and concentrated.

Even the speed at which the Source Seed itself generates magic power has increased significantly during this sublimation.

This is just the beginning.

Under the violent and powerful pulsation of the Source Seed, the sea of ​​consciousness carrying magic power also began to gradually expand, evolving from a pool into a lake, directly increasing Zellir's upper limit of magic power storage.

This comprehensive improvement brings an irresistible sense of comfort.

A warm current spread through his limbs and bones, washing over Zellier's nerves, and every cell in his body was groaning with satisfaction.

His eyelids grew heavier and heavier, and the whole world seemed to float and sway in Zellier's eyes, as if drifting on clouds.

Finally, Zellir could no longer hold on. He lay back and fell into a deep sleep. Within him, a magnificent transformation was unfolding.

……

The first rays of sunlight pierced through the clouds, illuminating the dimness in the room.

It's already daybreak.

Zellier's eyelids twitched a few times, and his consciousness seemed to rise from the deepest part of the sea. At first, it was a blurry chaos, and then it gradually became clear.

Zell opened his eyes, slowly sat up, stared blankly for a moment, and touched his face with his fingers.

I... fell asleep during my promotion.

So, was it a success?

With a slight thought, the data panel appeared, and Zelier's eyes widened upon seeing his attribute values.

Power: 65
Agility: 61
Constitution: 68
Spirit: 71-91
Intelligence: 94-114
Perception: 30-32
Charm: 52-54
Luck: 41-46
Talent skills:
1. Techniques of Evolution.

2. To be selected.

Successfully promoted to Junior Mage!

"My magic power has been comprehensively enhanced..."

Zellier sighed softly.

After surpassing the advancement threshold for lower-level mages, the power gushing from the Seed of Origin directly increased his Spirit and Intelligence by 20 points.

Perception and Charm also increased by 2 points, which is a small boost.

But what surprised Zellir the most was luck.

This ultimate attribute, which requires four points to upgrade once, actually gained five points at once.

At the normal pace, I'd need to spend twenty points to level up five times to gain that much...

The average luck score is 15, but I have 46...

I wonder if lying down in the middle of the road now, the carriage that was about to crash into me will somehow lose control and veer off to the side of the road... Zellier couldn't help but ponder.

In the Talent Skills section, the previously unlocked Source Overload and Magic Contract are now available for selection.

Zellier lowered his eyes and pondered for a moment before finally making up his mind about his choice.

So……

You are the one!

Magical Contract!

Overload is indeed very strong, a powerful magic amplification buff without side effects, but in Zelier's opinion, it is ultimately not as good as a solid and reliable stat distribution.

By choosing the Magic Energy Contract, you can focus on strengthening your mental abilities that you fell behind in the early stages when you level up, and you can also improve your physical attributes at the same time.

A mage who cannot protect himself is destined to be the team's weak link, a weak point in the eyes of the enemy, and a delicate porcelain that may break at any moment.

Only by living can we produce results!
The talent skill "Magic Contract" has been unlocked.

The original attribute panel has changed again!
Strength: 65-88
Agility: 61-84
Physical condition: 68-91
Spirit: 91
Intelligence: 114
Perception: 32
Charisma: 54
Luck: 46
Talent skills:
Techniques and Evolution
Magic Contract
The three attributes of Strength, Agility, and Constitution received a huge boost instantly, with Constitution even surging to the same level as Spirit.

After the upgrade, there were no other changes to the data panel.

"It seems this percentage increase won't trigger the related mechanisms between strength and agility," Zellier thought.

While pondering, Zellier suddenly felt a change coming from inside his body.

Unlike the immense magical power I felt during my previous promotion, this was a unique energy brimming with vitality.

It gushed directly from the Fountain Seed, then combined with its own magic, producing a truly wondrous transformation!

(End of this chapter)