Wizard: I want to be a top student

Before leaving the Hobson manor, Ivan had received the certificate of becoming a noble - the title iron scroll, which looked like a plain iron plate. The front side was engraved with the oath of the noble alliance, and the other side was blank, leaving it for the family crest and motto to be engraved later.

He is only a trainee baron now, because he has not yet been recognized by the Grand Duke of Xiangmai. It will take about one or two years of observation to let the Grand Duke see his ability to govern the territory.

In fact, as long as there is no large-scale rebellion by the people of the territory, as long as he, as a baron, does not do something big that angers the heavens and the people, and does not die suddenly, he will most likely receive the noble brocade book issued by the Grand Duke, become a hereditary baron, and turn Sanggu into the permanent territory of the Marichat family.

Ivan guessed that the earl had another intention, to bring the limelight to him, so that when Toins or other wizards pursued the responsibility, he would definitely have to bear more.

"Congratulations, Lord Baron Marichatton."

"Thank you for your congratulations, I'm very happy."

In the carriage leaving the manor, Pernie, who had changed her clothes, teased him.

Evan looked indifferent. He estimated that Pernie's words were indispensable. Only Pernie's words could make Earl Hobson take a fancy to him and choose to invest in advance and make a big bet.

Jiusti was also in the carriage, staring at Evan with her beautiful eyes from time to time.

Evan asked curiously: "What is Sanggu?"

Pernie replied: "You will know when you go there. There is a place for you to display your talents."

Evan understood that it seemed to be a territory in very poor condition. This was not unexpected to him. Basically, every territory outside the mansion was like this. It needed the nobles to slowly manage it to develop and prosper.

At this moment, they were on their way to visit the two strange wizards. There was not much strangeness on the faces of the three of them, but they were hiding a lot of anxiety in their hearts.

After a while, the carriage arrived in front of a house, which was the residence of the wizard Ange.

The attendant went in to report, and the three waited anxiously.

"My lords, Lord Ang wants you to come in."

Following the attendant, the three came to the small garden in the backyard of the house, where a tall figure in a wizard robe stood.

He turned around and looked less than 30 years old.

"Are you Toins' apprentices?"

"Yes."

Without waiting for the three to greet him, the wizard asked directly, and the three did not dare to neglect it, so they could only nod and say yes.

Ang asked again: "Briefly tell me about your qualifications."

"Third class, wood, fire, and water affinity."

"Fourth class, earth, water, and wind."

"Second class, water, thunder, and earth."

Hearing the answers of the three, wizard Ang paid special attention to Penny, who had a fourth-class talent.

Then he asked them about the island, asked them to talk about their experiences, and listened to them from beginning to end without giving any opinions.

Ang seemed to be asking them routinely, and sent them out of the house after the questioning.

The three of them came to another house nearby, where was the wizard Bernardson who was from the same academy as Toins. The three of them needed to be more careful with this wizard.

In the hall, there was also a young wizard who met the three of them.

Bernardson said: "You are all apprentices of Toins, right? From the root, you also belong to the 'Mona Ant Land Hut', and you are all from the same academy. There is no need to be nervous."

Compared with the wizard Anger, his attitude was more intimate.

The three of them dared not be nervous: "Yes, Lord Bernardson."

Bernardson continued: "We went to that island. Except for the elemental creatures and chaotic elemental particles that made trouble, there is no one else alive. Wizard Toins should be dead."

This means that the other apprentices and followers are dead.

Hearing this, the three looked at each other and were glad that they left early, otherwise they would definitely become one of them.

With Toins dead, they were much relieved of the pressure in their hearts.

If Toins didn't die, it would be a hurdle they couldn't overcome. They would always worry about him coming to them, or suddenly transferring the curse power to them. Death would be the best outcome.

Billel actually did this.

A trace of sadness and shame flashed in the depths of Penny's eyes, and finally turned into a heavy sigh.

Bernardson said: "Toins may leave a difficult problem for the academy, causing the death of many apprentices, including all his former students. As his current student, I need you to explain this issue clearly."

"I'll tell you, I know more details."

This question is the most core question. Ivan didn't expect to fool around. He took the initiative to explain everything from meditation to branding the curse to the rune sacrifice array, but he concealed the things he had comprehended in the sacrifice array.

When he finished speaking, the three people revealed the curse pattern.

Bernardson glanced at it, waved his hand unhappily to signal them to put it away, and directly ignored the eager expectations in the eyes of the three people.

Bernardson thought with regret that it was a pity for an apprentice with a fifth-level talent. A fifth-level talent has an 80% to 90% chance of becoming a formal wizard. This is a recognized fact in the wizarding world. Otherwise, he could bring back a general for the patrol team.

"We will stay in Flying Fish Harbor for a month. After a month, follow me back to the academy. Remember to bring 10 lower-level magic stones as tuition."

Wizards advocate equal exchange. Pernie is not surprised about the tuition, but Ivan feels bad. He wants to see if he can use potions instead.

Jiusiti asked a question carefully: "My lord, can I not go?"

The other two looked at her in surprise, not knowing what she meant.

Seeing the wizard's displeasure, she quickly added: "I don't want to go to the wizard academy, I just want to stay in Xiangmai Principality. I really need to take care of my mother. I only have second-class talent and I am destined not to become a formal wizard."

Bernardson saw an apprentice who was unwilling to go to the wizard academy for the first time. Hearing that her talent was only second-class and she was timid, he immediately took out a test crystal rod and tested Jiusiti's wizard qualifications.

"Remember, you are not allowed to join other academies."

"I must remember, I won't go anywhere."

Her second-class talent became an advantage, not to mention that she was a second-class talent apprentice with a curse, and she had not yet practiced the academy's meditation method. Going to the academy would be a waste of resources. Bernardson agreed after considering it.

Coming out of the house, the two couldn't help but look at Jiusiti.

"I have never been good at fighting. Wizard training is too dangerous. I don't think it's suitable for me." Jiusiti said frankly. She was frightened by the various situations on the island. She escaped back after a narrow escape. She didn't want to face the same danger again.

So, how to solve the curse problem?

"This is a choice, it's good if it suits you."

"Jiusi, I wish you good luck."

Both knew that she had a big hidden danger, but this was Jiusi's personal problem. She had made a decision and must have her own considerations.

Looking at the two people in front of her, Jiusi suddenly felt that she was a little out of place, and she couldn't help but feel a little regretful and uncomfortable.

She left in a hurry, and the remaining two were speechless.

"Where are you going?"

"Government Office."

"That's right, you need to understand your territory, and just ask if you need help."

"I'll remember what you said."

Perni sent him to the government office.

Ivan needs to go through the formal procedures here, register as a noble, receive the territory boundary map, and confirm the specific scope of the territory.

In the government office, he inquired about some information about 'Sanggu', which is a remote territory next to the Black Mist Forest. There is a large mulberry forest in the territory, and silkworm breeding and silk production are the pillar industries.

But in recent years, mulberry trees have died in large numbers, and silkworms can no longer be raised well, so a lord is urgently needed to take charge of the situation.

Ivan did not believe all of this, but it was not difficult for him to guess that there was a big problem that needed to be solved in Sanggu Territory.