noveltune Chapter 67: Exit, The Path of Truth That Could Not Be Upheld
Chapter 67: Exit, The Path of Truth That Could Not Be Upheld
Upon hearing this, Leo's mind was immediately filled with memories of his early days at sea.
He had already anticipated that one day, the knights like Carella would come to him in person to inquire about Eiffel and the others.
Leo remained calm and said, "I killed Knight Eiffel and the others."
Carrera's expression changed, but he didn't dare ask Leo why he killed Eiffel and the others. He lowered his head and said, "Yes, I understand. Eiffel and the others must have offended you, Wizard Leo, to be killed by you. I won't ask any further questions."
Seeing Carrie's timid expression, as if she had stepped on a taboo, Leo said, "They didn't offend me. The truth is..."
"After you left, Eiffel and the others were once again afflicted by the siren's song. However, there were no first-class wizard apprentices on board who could remove this bloodline power for them, so I had no choice but to kill them. Believe it or not, this is the truth."
Leo spoke very frankly.
That's just how things are, after all.
Upon hearing this, Carrera did something that Leo hadn't expected.
Carrera slapped her thigh and said excitedly, "I knew it! Wizard Leo, you're a kind wizard, you wouldn't want to cause bloodshed. Since we were affected by the siren's song, we had no choice but to kill Eiffel and the others. It's just that Eiffel and the others were really unlucky."
Leo was speechless.
Carrie's attitude towards the wizard was truly obsequious.
Leo sensed that Carella was even more agitated than he was after learning that he had been forced to kill, as if she was afraid of defaming him.
"I understand the situation. Then I won't bother you any longer, Wizard Leo."
After Carrie left, Leo returned to the room and poured a glass of water for Jasmine and Chris.
Leo asked, "Jasmine, when did you get back?"
Jasmine held the cup, drank it all in one gulp, put the cup down, and wiped her mouth with her hand, a rather bold gesture.
Jasmine said, "This is my second time back."
"I came back the day after my first voyage, then I went again, and this time I just got back today."
Leo asked, "How was the harvest?"
"Hehe." After these two voyages, the shy girl seemed to have become bolder, her previous timidity gone. She said, "I earned twenty magic stones. Now I'm confident I can continue studying at the Tower of Dawn."
"That's good."
Leo was pleased to see his colleague change for the better.
Leo noticed that Jasmine's right hand was bandaged and asked, "Jasmine, did you injure your right hand while hunting the sea monster?"
"Yes. It was during my first hunt." Jasmine's eyes flashed with reminiscence as she said, "I was so nervous back then. When I saw the sea monster charging at me, I didn't dare to move at all. I was saved by the knights who were with me. But it was also thanks to this experience that I was able to get used to fighting sea monsters."
Leo asked, "I have a potion that can heal your injuries; I can sell it to you at a discount."
Jasmine shook her head and said, "No need, I'm still short of magic stones."
"Alright." Leo then looked at Chris and asked, "Chris, you're carrying a bag. Are you planning to go hunting too? But have you mastered mental radiation? Without it, it might be difficult to hunt sea monsters."
After Leo finished speaking, Chris looked embarrassed. He shook his head and said, "Actually, I came today to say goodbye, Leo. I'm going back to my hometown."
After Chris finished speaking, both Leo and Jasmine showed expressions of surprise.
Jasmine was clearly hearing this for the first time as well. She stood up and asked, "Hey, Chris, aren't you going to become a wizard anymore?"
Chris sighed and said, "Yes, I give up."
His skin was dark, and the worry on his face at that moment resembled a sky covered with dark clouds.
After his initial surprise, Leo quickly regained his composure. He lightly tapped his water glass with his index finger and reminded him, "Chris, once you leave the Tower of Dawn, you may never be able to become a wizard again."
"I know, I've actually thought about this for a long time," Chris said with a wry smile. "You know my performance all too well. I not only struggle with words, but I also lack the courage to take on the knights' hunting missions like Jasmine did. As for wizardry, my talent is limited, and I haven't achieved much."
"Besides, life here isn't right for me. I prefer a relaxed, leisurely life, one where I don't have to deal with tons of writing."
"The reason I became a wizard was that I hoped to live a more relaxed life, like a nobleman. But the life of a wizard is too tiring. Every day I have to study, study, and study some more."
"But I always oversimplify things."
"I wanted an easy and wealthy life, so I became a wizard."
"When I saw the pretty saleswoman at the Woodpecker's Hut, I wanted to pursue her. I was thinking of surpassing a genius wizard like Nova."
"After going to the research lab with Leo, I felt like I could write data reports too."
"As it turned out, my wizarding talent was mediocre. I couldn't even pay my first year's tuition, and I couldn't write any data reports. I wasted my resume."
"Someone like me, who can't read large amounts of text and lacks the courage to fight, is simply not suited to be a wizard."
"Compared to the life of a wizard, I can still accept the life of a fisherman much better. Although it was busy, it was fulfilling, and I was happy when I caught something. I didn't have to face a lot of texts or study this and that every day."
"However, even if I don't become a wizard, I have learned the spell Hand of Magic. When I go back, I will live a more prosperous life with what I have learned."
Chris reached out, made a fist, and gently punched Leo's chest, saying, "Although I'm going back, I will always remember these two months. It's enough for me to brag about to others for the rest of my life."
Leo nodded and said, "Since you've already made up your mind, I won't try to persuade you anymore."
To be honest, Leo felt that Chris gave up too soon.
With his level 3 mental strength talent, as long as he can make it through the first year's tuition, becoming a wizard is a sure thing.
As for Chris's complaints about not being able to do this or that, or lacking talent, Leo felt that these things could be changed.
Chris has the potential, but he's unwilling to change himself.
However, since Chris had already made his decision, Leo wouldn't try to persuade him otherwise.
Leo said, "Have a safe trip."
"Um."
Jasmine first looked at Leo, then at Chris, before saying, "Goodbye, Chris."
"Okay, Jasmine, goodbye."
Chris left the room with his large suitcase.
On his way back, he needs to return all the magic stones he has obtained in order to get a ticket back.
Every wizard who gives up halfway faces this outcome.
After a long silence in the room, Jasmine finally said, "This year, only the two of us are left."