Wizard: I Can Refine Everything-Chapter 338 - 54 The Dean’s Investment

Then, taking a deep breath and with utmost care, Richard placed the arm inside the box within the force field.

Once the box was closed, Richard let out a slight sigh of relief before carefully taking the box out with both hands.

However, the moment the box left the force field, Richard’s body was instantly gripped by extreme panic.

His limbs wouldn’t heed his commands, and his body began to tremble uncontrollably.

Thud.

Richard lost his balance and crashed stiffly onto the Black Stone Platform.

The instinctual fear quickly spread from his body to his soul, but a white light emerged deep within Richard’s soul, protecting his spirit.

The Courage Badge prevented Richard’s spirit from being overwhelmed by fear.

The box was heavy, not just because of its own weight but primarily due to the withered arm inside.

As his body plunged into sheer terror, the box quickly fell to the ground.

Richard’s spirit moved, and a Magic Hand appeared out of thin air, grasping the box and then placing it into the Magic Pocket.

The moment the box entered the Magic Pocket, the fear overshadowing Richard’s heart dissipated instantly.

Richard breathed a sigh of relief, collapsing on the ground, gasping for air in big gulps.

In those brief ten seconds or so, Richard felt like he had become a water man, his sweat-soaked undershirt nearly wringable.

“Is this what a true World Master’s body looks like, such a big difference from the flesh fragments I collected before?”

Richard mopped the sweat from his forehead, his voice laced with a mix of relief and delight.

The greater the pressure this arm had given him, the higher its value would be.

Back then, when he had acquired the Flesh Tentacles, their essence had been completely devoured by the World Guardian. What was left held no intimidation for him as an Apprentice.

Nevertheless, the Flesh Tentacles were still a treasure Richard could ill afford to lose.

Now with this arm imposing such a strong pressure, its value was sure to far exceed that of the tentacles he had obtained in the past.

“Hopefully, this arm will bring me a surprise.”

After resting a while, Richard stood up and continued to explore the warehouse.

The Black Tower Great Wizard’s collection was eclectic, ranging from ores to Alien corpses to oddities and some Alien crafts, truly a collection that encompassed everything.

Richard roamed for a long time, almost dazzled by the warehouse’s offerings.

However, he still adhered to the principle that if it could be bought outside, he would resolutely not choose it.

Soon, the three hours were up, and the wizards in the warehouse were instantaneously transported away.

In that instant, Richard felt the world spin around him, his surroundings dissolving into large blocks of color.

As his vision returned to normal, the first thing that caught his eye was the face of the Black Tower Great Wizard.

“Kid, you got lucky,” the Black Tower Great Wizard said through gritted teeth, staring at Richard.

Richard stiffened, reviewing the three items he chose before locking his gaze onto the arm of the World Master.

Over the years, the Black Tower Great Wizard had fought many battles north and south, encountering no small number of World Masters.

An arm that he had specially collected must hold unique value.

“Uh… should I go back and pick another?” Richard asked tentatively.

“That won’t be necessary,” the Black Tower Great Wizard said, a bit deflated. “I said you could take whatever you want, so you can take whatever you want. If I, as the head of the Academy, don’t keep my word, who will work for me in the future?”

Richard swallowed hard, unsure whether to keep or leave the arm.

It seemed he had chosen the headmaster’s favorite.

“If I remember correctly, you’re an Alchemy Wizard, aren’t you? Little Ali’s Magic Wand was made by you,” the Black Tower Great Wizard said.

Richard nodded: “You’re right, headmaster.”

“It’s easier if you’re an Alchemy Wizard.” The Black Tower Great Wizard snapped his fingers, and two little sprites suddenly appeared out of nowhere, taking a thin booklet from the bookshelf and handing it to Richard.

“Take this. It’s some preliminary research I did on that arm.”

Then, the Black Tower Great Wizard’s face lit up with enthusiasm as he began to explain the origin of the arm to Richard.

“This arm was my first prize from a solo expedition after becoming a Great Wizard.

I encountered a four-armed Beastman who was very strong, not only did he have an extremely high physique, but each of his four arms could release Four Elements Magic.

That battle was hard-fought, and I nearly died there.”

The Black Tower Great Wizard’s face showed a trace of nostalgia.

“That was a good rival, his combat skills were exquisite, and the combination of spells and physical combat techniques was refreshing.

Although we were engaged in a life-and-death struggle, we both had a great time.

After defeating him, I cremated his body and scattered his ashes over the grasslands where he lived. And his four arms were cut off by me, kept as trophies.

Out of these, three I gave away to return favors.

This is the last one, and today, you kid took it.”

The Black Tower Great Wizard seemed to sigh with a smile, then turned to Richard and asked, “I remember giving you a piece of the Secret Realm, didn’t I?”

“Yes, back during the bloody exams, you gave me a piece of the Secret Realm,” Richard answered.

The Black Tower Great Wizard nodded and said, “Then this is simple.”

With that, the Black Tower Great Wizard took some Crystal Balls out of his pocket and floated them in the air.

These Crystal Balls each contained a sealed, hazy glow.

“According to the report Susanna gave me, your contributions were highlighted, and she asked me to give you more rewards.

Ah, that child really doesn’t know the value of what’s being given away.

But I’ve just checked, and to my surprise, the Magic Support Vehicles that the White Wizard Army has been buying were actually designed by you.

You truly deserve my investment.

I didn’t even know that a big shot like you had come from my Academy. I’ve really failed as a director.”

Richard replied with some trepidation, “Director, you jest. What big shot am I? A small wizard like me isn’t worth your concern.”

The Black Tower Great Wizard waved his hand, indicating Richard need not be so modest.

“You are indeed exceptional, there is no doubt about that, and you don’t need to be humble.”

After saying that, he pointed towards the Crystal Balls floating in the air.

“Some of these Crystal Balls contain pieces of the Secret Realm, while others are small Secret Realms. These fragments are left over from when I was assembling Secret Realms; the small realms are of somewhat low quality that I couldn’t be bothered to assemble.

All these things added up should amount to about twenty-something square kilometers, though the quality is a bit inconsistent.

You may find Secret Realms quite exotic, but for people like us, except for some special realms, they’re nothing extraordinary.

I’m giving these to you, but I won’t help you assemble them.

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There are many Wizard Commerce branches that offer services to assemble Secret Realms; you could spend a bit of money and have them do it for you. It’s a bit expensive, but you can afford it.”

Richard nodded repeatedly upon hearing this, taking careful note of these things.

The Black Tower Great Wizard continued, “You have good potential and luck, on par with me in my younger days. But if you want to become a Great Wizard, I suggest you let your teacher manage your business ventures.

Resources are indeed important, but knowledge is even more so.

In the Great Wizard Trial battlefield, even Great Wizards fall, not to mention Three Rings Wizards who participate in the trials.

So you’d best focus your energy on exploring knowledge.”

Having said this and without waiting for Richard’s response, the Black Tower Great Wizard snapped his fingers and transported Richard to the outside of his study.

Outside the study, Alex and Susanna were both waiting for Richard.

Other wizards who went into the storage were directly transported to the 300th floor, while only Richard entered the study.

“Kid, what did you gain?” Susanna asked.

Richard bowed slightly to Susanna, “Thank you, Master. The director gave me quite a generous amount this time.

I feel somewhat undeserving.”

“You’ve earned it,” Susanna waved her hand, “Besides, I suspect the director didn’t give you any good stuff, probably just some Secret Realm Fragments.

To a wizard of his level, those are as trivial as Magic Essence to us.”

“I think, if you feel undeserving, you could also donate to the Academy,” Alex suddenly joined the conversation.

Both turned to look at Alex, and Susanna asked with curiosity, “Didn’t the director fund the Academy?”

Alex sighed and spoke gloomily, “You don’t run the house, so you don’t know.

The commission alone for this war cost us over eighty million Magic Essence, and with the cost of rebuilding the Academy and the wizards’ compensations, we lost nearly a billion Magic Essence.

And the world the director conquered last time is a Slave World with little resource output and long returns.

It’s been over two hundred years, and we’ve only earned back one-third of what was spent on the last war.

Although the Academy’s funds are still sufficient for turnover, I think it’s better to save where we can.”

Richard was indeed unaware of the Academy’s financial situation. But regardless of whether it was as Alex described, since he had spoken, Richard decided to donate money.

“One hundred thousand Magic Essence,” Richard said. “I will donate one hundred thousand Magic Essence to the Academy.”

“Deal!”

Alex’s expression instantly changed from gloom to joy.

He walked over to Richard, patted him on the back, and said with a beaming smile, “That’s the spirit, Richard. Jolod, that old miser, hesitated for ages before deciding to donate fifty thousand Magic Essence.

Don’t worry, this money won’t be wasted. If you run into any problems in the future, just come to the Academy.

With so many years behind it and so many wizards graduated, it’s bound to help you somewhat.”

Richard nodded, “Thank you, Master.”

Afterward, the three parted ways to attend to their own affairs.

Richard returned to the room on the 56th floor where he lived as an Apprentice and immediately opened the Secret Realm Rift.

Holding the Crystal Balls sealed with Secret Realm Fragments, Richard entered the Secret Realm and shouted joyously toward the World Mushroom:

“World Mushroom, look at the great things I’ve brought you!”