Wizards: Starting with the Refined Meditation Technique Guide

Chapter 21 Knight's Breathing Technique, The Noble Who Flee from the Wizarding World

However, a tall man next to him looked at the badge on Leo's chest with a hint of awe in his eyes.

Being among the top ten wizarding prodigies means having a high chance of becoming a wizard.

Wizards, on the other hand, are beings they need to look up to.

The tall knight said, "John, they're calling you. Could it be your friends from the Tower of Dawn?"

"Captain Eiffel, you're joking. They're just some strangers; they've mistaken me for someone else," John said, shaking his head.

Eiffel said solemnly, "John, you were introduced by Wizard Ryan, which means you have the talent to be a knight. You might even surpass me in the future. But please remember, no matter how strong a knight is, he is nothing in front of a wizard."

Hearing Eiffel say this, John's face was filled with regret, pain, and resentment.

He thought that if he hadn't focused on the social interactions of the nobility, even if he couldn't shine as brightly as Leo, he might still have a chance to become a wizard.

But he threw away this opportunity himself.

Eiffel said earnestly, "John, I and Wizard Ryan were once in the same cohort of wizard budding students brought to the Tower of Dawn."

"Later, I was unable to become a wizard, so I settled for being a knight. Even so, I still have the friendship with Wizard Ryan from our school days."

"The friendships among wizards are invaluable, and I hope you will cherish them. Don't abandon these bonds of friendship for the sake of temporary 'face' or 'dignity'."

Upon hearing this, John gritted his teeth and said, "I understand, Captain Eiffel."

Eiffel said, "Another purpose of our trip is to find a wizard who can help us hunt sea monsters."

"If they are your friends in the Tower of Dawn, then introduce them to me, and I will try to persuade them."

"...Okay, Captain Eiffel."

A flicker of struggle crossed John's eyes. Finally, he took a deep breath and walked toward Leo and the others.

"Danville, Chris, hello."

Chris had noticed John earlier. He went up to John, put his arm around John's shoulder, and said affectionately, "John, how have you been since you joined the Uriel Gathering?"

Upon hearing this, John's expression became complicated. He said, "Assistant Instructor Ryan recommended me to the Knights. Now I am no longer a student of the Uriel Assembly, but a glorious member of the Knights."

Upon hearing this, Chris's eyes widened, and he asked, "What is the Knights Order?"

Leo didn't know what the Knights were either.

John said, "The Knights are an organization similar to the Tower of Dawn."

"Although it can't compare to the Tower of Dawn, some of its excellent knights are just as powerful as the wizards of the Tower of Dawn."

"Isn't that great?" Chris scratched his head, unsure of what John meant by his stammering.

Leo listened, shaking his head inwardly.

John is a proud man. If he had really joined some powerful organization, he would definitely have publicized it everywhere. The fact that he's being so hesitant now suggests that he joined this order because he couldn't make it as a wizard.

However, Leo didn't dare to voice his guess. He said, "John, we still need to buy herbs. We'll talk to you another time."

"Um... wait a moment," John said. "Actually, our team's captain, Eiffel, has something to discuss with you."

John had barely finished speaking when Eiffel's voice rang out from behind him.

"Hello, John's friend. My name is Eiffel, and I'm a squad leader in the Knights of Glory." Eiffel appeared behind John without anyone noticing.

Eiffel was very tall, and standing there, John looked like a child.

However, compared to Leo, he is still somewhat inferior.

"Hello, Mr. Eiffel."

Eiffel's gaze was mainly focused on Leo, and he made no attempt to hide his awe of Leo, saying:

"My esteemed wizards, I'll keep it brief. Our knightly order is currently hiring wizards to hunt sea monsters with us. Upon successful completion, we will offer a reward of 50 magic stones. Would you two be interested in taking on this mission?"

Eiffel looked at Leo and the other two, her eyes filled with anticipation.

Leo frowned slightly and looked at Chris.

Chris is a fisherman, so he might have some experience with sea monsters.

As a result, Chris's dark face turned pale with fright.

Chris stammered, "Hunting sea monsters? I'm not going. Leo, let's hurry to the shop, or it might be closed."

Chris pulled Leo along and headed towards the herb shop next door.

Seeing Leo and the others leave, a hint of regret flashed in Eiffel's eyes.

"What a pity, John. It seems we'll have to find someone else."

At that moment, John seemed oblivious as a voice rang in his ear.

The voice had a seductive quality to it.

"John, honesty is a virtue of chivalry, and you should follow your heart. You are no longer that useless little wizarding seedling who could never become a wizard."

"You've mastered the Knight's Breathing Technique and become as powerful as a wizard."

"Your former wizard classmates are now as insignificant as ants before you."

"You don't need to feel inferior. You should follow your truest feelings...and let those former wizard classmates witness your current strength."

The voice was like the whisper of a demon.

The murmurs were not of knightly justice, but of savage violence.

John's eyes hardened.

That lingering regret, resentment, and helplessness transformed into madness.

"Danville, Chris, Jasmine, Prince Sonno, I will prove to them that I didn't run away from the path of wizardry; I simply chose a path more suited to me!"

"I am a nobleman. Compared to the petty profession of wizard, it is obvious that the excellent and glamorous profession of knight is more suitable for me."

Once they had some distance from Eiffel and the others, Leo asked, "Chris, judging from your reaction, have you seen a sea monster?"

"I haven't seen it with my own eyes. However, sea monsters are definitely dangerous creatures that should not be provoked." Chris said solemnly, "I encountered a sea monster attack when I was in our territory before. Many fishermen died at that time, and later the lord sent warriors to fight it, but more than a dozen warriors were killed."

"What's worse is yet to come. Our lord summoned a wizard. Although they eventually managed to defeat the sea monster, the wizard was also seriously injured and had to recuperate for a while before leaving."

"It's best if we don't touch those terrifying creatures, sea monsters. No matter how many magic stones we have, we still need to be alive to get them. Those are monsters that can severely injure even wizards."

Leo said, "Let's go back and ask Sally the Wizard for her opinion."

Leo is still quite short of magic stones.

Magic stones are the materials needed to craft the Deadwood Potion.

1000 magic stones that have undergone a second appraisal.

If Leo could get 50 magic stones, he could at least buy more materials for the Deadwood Potion, and the margin for error in making the Deadwood Potion would be greatly increased.

"Go if you want, but I'm definitely not going this time," Chris said firmly. Judging from his demeanor, it was clear how much psychological trauma the sea monster had inflicted on him.

A wizard was seriously injured; this was definitely the scariest thing Chris had ever seen.

When Leo and Chris entered the pharmacy, Chris became shy, dazed, and clumsy again after seeing the elf.

The elf smiled and said, "Welcome back, esteemed wizards. What would you like to buy this time?"

Chris tugged at Leo's clothes and said, "Leo, she remembers me, she remembers me."