The Necromancer in the Wizarding World

Faced with his parents' worries, Matthews took a deep breath and began to narrate in detail the whole incident with the most sincere attitude, as well as his and Hunter's plan to follow Archduke Leo to the Byron Empire.

The Count and Countess were shocked to hear this, having never expected that their son would be involved in such an incredible thing.

The Earl looked worried, frowned, and spoke anxiously, "Matthews, wizards have always been a symbol of mystery and illusion. Do you really believe that they really exist? Is there any hidden secret?"

Matthews understood his parents' unfamiliarity and doubts about the wizarding world. He patiently explained to them, "Father, Mother, wizards do exist. I am sure of that. In fact, the man in gray robes who accompanied His Highness Williams on his last visit was a real wizard."

After hearing this, the Earl immediately believed it. Recalling the scene at that time, he nodded and said, "So that's why. No wonder the prince showed such respect to the gray-robed man and even revealed a trace of indescribable fear."

The Countess' voice revealed an unconcealed worry: "Matthews, are you really going to the Byron Empire to participate in the apprentice selection?"

Matthews answered without hesitation:

"Mother, I have made my decision, and I will pursue my dream with determination. Hunter, Archduke Leo, and I have reached a consensus, and this opportunity means a lot to me. Please rest assured that I will always remain vigilant and ensure my own safety." His voice was full of determination and confidence.

The Earl nodded slightly and looked at his son deeply: "Matthews, if you can really pass this wizard apprentice selection..."

Matthews knew that this question would come sooner or later, so he took a deep breath and decided to be honest with his parents. He explained in detail to the Earl and Countess the possible situations and arrangements after passing the wizard apprentice selection.

Upon hearing this, the countess's face suddenly changed, and her shock was evident in her words: "What? You are going to the Wizarding Continent, and you will be gone for sixty years and never come back?"

The Earl was also very emotional and could not calm down:

"Matthews, have you really thought it through? You are our youngest son, and we have never forced you to pursue any great achievements. We just hope that you can stay with us and enjoy the little good things in life. Although you cannot inherit the title of earl, we promise to do our best to let you live a carefree, luxurious and comfortable life. We will do our best to satisfy you with everything you want."

Matthews gazed affectionately at the worry and reluctance on his parents' faces, his heart filled with endless gratitude and firm belief.

He knew that if there were no magic and miracles in this world, he might indulge in the comfortable life described by his father.

However, the world is like a dream, unpredictable, and the happiness within reach may not be what he wants. When he was in another world, he was obsessed with fantasy and loved ancient martial arts. Now, in this world full of unknowns and fantasy, he is more eager to follow his heart, to see a wider fantasy world, and to explore the extraordinary meaning hidden behind the ordinary.

Matthews' eyes were as sharp as a falcon's. He looked at his father fearlessly. His voice was firm and powerful, revealing his determination:

"Father, mother, you can give me endless wealth and glory, but this is not what I pursue. You may think that I am young and do not understand how precious these are to ordinary people, but I know in my heart that if I give up this opportunity because of my desire for comfort, I will deeply regret my weakness and short-sightedness, and I will spend the rest of my life in regret and pain."

The Earl and Countess were deeply shocked by Matthews' words. They had never thought that their son had such a firm will. They felt Matthews' determination and knew that this was not something that could be easily changed.

As parents, they were even more unwilling to see their son's future spent in regret and pain, so they chose to remain silent and quietly support Matthews to pursue his true dream.

The Earl said in a deep voice: "Matthews, since you have made up your mind, your mother and I will naturally not stop you. But you must be prepared for not being able to pass the apprentice selection. Although I don't know what the wizard qualifications are, I know that it is definitely not something that everyone can have."

Matthews nodded, with a determined light flashing in his eyes:

"Father, I understand how hard it is to become a wizard, and I have prepared for the worst. Also, I have one more thing to tell you. I have reached an agreement with Grand Duke Leo. If I fail to pass the apprentice selection, he will marry one of his granddaughters to me and help me acquire a new territory."

The Earl and the Countess looked at each other, their hearts filled with shock. They had never expected that Archduke Leo would value his son so much that he would even use marriage and territory as bargaining chips.

At this moment, they deeply realized that their son had quietly grown up to be so outstanding. They felt sincerely proud and a little emotional.

They can't help but reflect on the past, maybe they have been too protective of Matthews, restricting his growth. Now, it's time to let him go and fly freely.

The Earl sighed deeply, his eyes revealing a trace of relief and determination: "Matthews, you are right. We should fully support you instead of becoming an obstacle on your way forward. Your future should be determined by you."

The countess stroked Matthews' hair gently, her eyes full of maternal love and expectation: "Matthews, what help do you need? Just tell us, whether it is spiritual encouragement or material support, your father and I will do our best to satisfy you."

On his way back, Matthews had carefully planned all matters concerning his return to the territory.

The first priority is to learn from Butler Vincent about the common language, cultural customs and political system of the Byron Empire.

Secondly, he plans to further perfect his acupressure and acupuncture skills with Teacher Lieben, just in case the need arises.

Matthews longed to take Instructor Lieben with him to the Wizarding World. He knew clearly that in this world where force was respected, it was hard to find research talents like Instructor Lieben. However, the limitations of reality forced him to embark on an unknown journey alone.

Finally, Matthews will make a series of preparations for this long journey. He will collect some rare medicinal herbs, formulate effective insect prevention measures, and prepare some food spices to ensure survival needs in the wizard continent.

In addition, Matthews is well aware of the preciousness and value of Cordyceps, so he must be cautious in handling matters related to Cordyceps. He intends to maximize the use of Cordyceps to enhance his strength in order to cope with unknown challenges.

At the same time, Matthews felt that he had a deep sense of responsibility to tell his father the secret of Cordyceps to express his gratitude for his parents' upbringing. However, before revealing this secret to his father, he needed to fully communicate with Teacher Lieben and seek his understanding and support.