Chapter 382: Eve of Departure
“Jia Na, can this Fire Vine you cultivated really be immune to even magma?”
During Jia Na’s presentation just now, Vivian also learned that this seemingly ordinary reddish vine could actually survive in volcanic magma.
“Theoretically, yes, but I haven’t truly simulated a magma environment for an experiment yet.”
Because the Fire Vine has extremely strict requirements for a High Temperature Growth environment, after leaving the power of the Growth Law Fragment, the Fire Vine quickly withered when at room temperature, drooping in its flowerpot.
Seeing this, Jia Na directly put the flowerpot into her thorn bracelet to delay the Withering of the Fire Vine.
“The Fire Vine in the flowerpot is still in its seedling stage. When it reaches true maturity, the Fire Vine can grow to about a hundred meters long, which can significantly extend its survival time at room temperature. Moreover, a mature Fire Vine can also possess a certain degree of independent will, similar to an ordinary magical beast.”
“That sounds really good—if the Growth environment problem can be solved, this magical plant would be a very good ‘Guardian Magical Beast’.”
The “Guardian Magical Beast” Vivian referred to is a type of magical beast or magical plant that Wizard Families often keep in their family secret rooms or certain family forbidden areas.
Their purpose is to prevent unauthorized entry.
Just like the Rose Family, where Vivian belongs, the “Guardian Magical Beast” kept in their basement is a snake-like magical beast that transforms into a stone statue during normal times. It is not only difficult to detect but also has low food requirements, making it a very worry-free “Guardian Magical Beast.”
If the Fire Vine could overcome its strict requirements for a Growth environment, then an active magical plant that is not afraid of fire and does not need to eat would be an excellent “Guardian Magical Beast.”
“I wonder if the White Tower’s library has any research reports on ‘Devil’s Vine.’ If I could learn from them, perhaps I could further optimize the Fire Vine.”
While Jia Na was still contemplating improvement plans for the Fire Vine, Mary-Margaret soon called Vivian’s name.
“I’m going.”
“Good luck!”
Jia Na silently mouthed “good luck” to Vivian, and Vivian, quite confidently, walked up to the podium carrying a glass container covered with a black cloth.
“The topic I will be sharing today is: Improving the Success Rate of Ice-Attribute Sealing Art—”
Upon hearing Vivian’s topic, Jia Na, who originally didn’t have high expectations for the academic level of Vivian, who often missed classes, couldn't help but have her eyes light up slightly.
“Hiss, hiss—”
As Vivian uncovered the black cloth on the glass container, a small, snow-white snake was seen coiling inside the container.
“Inside this glass container, there is a temperature regulation array carved, and the current displayed temperature is negative thirty degrees Celsius.”
After speaking, an ice-blue gem appeared on Vivian’s forehead, and with her continuous spellcasting, a hexagonal ice pillar quickly condensed around the white snake inside the glass container. “So that’s how to increase the success rate of Sealing Art.”
Watching Vivian’s continuous operations, Jia Na’s expression changed from initial interest to one of helplessness.
Vivian’s topic was essentially to demonstrate the impact of different temperature environments on the success rate of Ice-Attribute Sealing Art.
The final conclusion was that in a low-temperature environment, the success rate of Ice-Attribute Sealing Art could reach about ninety-five percent, while in a High Temperature environment, the success rate of Ice-Attribute Sealing Art would be greatly reduced, possibly even halved…
“That concludes my presentation.”
After finishing her sharing, Vivian re-covered the glass container with the black cloth and returned to her seat amidst sparse applause.
“How was it? My presentation was pretty good, right?”
Seeing Vivian’s genuine self-satisfied expression, Jia Na also cooperatively nodded.
“Truly wonderful, it completely exceeded my expectations.”
“Haha, I only prepared this topic for two days, and I didn’t expect the results to be quite good…”
Listening to Vivian’s endless sharing of insights, Jia Na could only use her Muscle Control talent to painstakingly maintain a listening smile, so as not to hurt the other party’s self-esteem. The presentations were divided into two days, and each person’s presentation time could not exceed five minutes, so by six in the evening, only half of the class had finished presenting.
“It’s finally over. For those who have already presented their topics, do we still need to come tomorrow?”
“Unless there are extremely special circumstances, everyone should be required to be present.”
“So annoying, tomorrow is Saturday, why couldn’t they finish the exam before Friday? Oh, by the way, are you leaving tomorrow?”
Hearing Vivian’s words, Jia Na nodded while organizing her exam materials.
“That’s right, Professor McGonagall booked our unified steam train tickets for nine o’clock tomorrow morning.”
This Saturday was the day Jia Na and Lilith-Meg had agreed to depart for the Element Soul Wizard Gathering Place to participate in the “Andrew-Gunter Transformation Trial.”
In addition to Jia Na, Gavin-Tuer, who was also participating in the Wizard Invention assessment and review, would also travel to the Element Soul Wizard Gathering Place.
However, up to this point, Jia Na had never encountered Gavin-Tuer within the academy. Therefore, Jia Na speculated that Gavin-Tuer, who had already graduated from the academy, should be temporarily staying in a tavern in Turin City after participating in the pre-assessment.
Without the other party’s address, even if Jia Na wanted to contact them unilaterally through a messenger, there was no way to do so.
“Since you’re not coming, then I won’t come tomorrow either.”
Hearing the news that Jia Na would be leaving tomorrow, Vivian couldn’t help but pout, then said somewhat passively.
“Then have you thought of a reason for absence? If you don’t have a good reason, your usual grades will be deducted—”
“I don’t care anyway. The annual topic presentation is just a formality. Besides you, which second-year apprentice would waste time researching those things—at worst, I’ll ask my father to speak to Professor Mary for me.”
Upon hearing this, Jia Na said nothing more, instead silently walking out of the Magic Tower with Vivian. After the two left the Magic Tower, Jia Na pulled Vivian’s arm back and said softly:
“We agreed yesterday, it’s my treat today. Tell me, what do you want to eat?”
Because Jia Na was leaving tomorrow, Vivian, whose emotions were slightly low, brightened up instantly when she heard that Jia Na was treating her this time, her previously cloudy face clearing up.
“I want to drink! I want to drink the most expensive wine!”
