Chapter 443: Infernal Demon Hephaestus - Blazing Star
“Welcome to the White Tower, my dear junior brothers and sisters.”
Pages fluttered, characters danced.
As all the strange noises subsided, a man with medium-length reddish-brown hair, deep-set features, a strong and tall physique, bare-chested, wearing an exaggerated silver necklace around his neck, and loose cotton harem pants on his lower body, walked barefoot out of a red-covered book.
The moment he emerged, an overwhelming burning sensation, like a wave of fire, emanated from him.
It made everyone present feel as if they were being roasted over charcoal—especially Jia Na, who possessed Plant-based magic, felt her breathing become increasingly difficult.
Compared to Jia Na's discomfort, the Wizard Apprentices with fire element talent appeared much calmer.
Louis Tor-Turan, in particular, who possessed the Phoenix bloodline, remained composed when faced with the sudden surge of High Temperature, even showing a hint of enjoyment in his eyes.
“I am Hephaestus—Blazing Star, a third-year student of the White Tower. Of course, you can also call me Infernal Demon.”
Upon hearing the title “Infernal Demon,” Jia Na also realized the other party’s identity.
Hephaestus—Blazing Star was one of the strongest young wizards in the contemporary White Tower and, so far, the record holder for the fastest breakthrough from Wizard Apprentice to Formal Wizard.
The laws he mastered were mainly fire element laws, such as High Temperature, Burning, and Lava. In addition, he also mastered laws strongly related to ancient crafts, such as Forging and Carving. “This year, I will be responsible for being your ‘guide.’ Therefore, every word I say next will be crucial for you.”
Hearing this, Jia Na also reined in her slightly wandering thoughts and began to listen carefully to Hephaestus—Blazing Star’s next words.
“First, I want to officially congratulate you all. Due to changes in the White Tower’s rules, you do not need to participate in a trial this year to directly join the White Tower—”
Although Jia Na had heard about it, upon learning the final result, she couldn't help but feel happy.
“Secondly, I also want to remind you that in half a year, all Wizard Apprentices who have mastered Law Fragment will undergo a ‘Law Trial’ concerning future resource allocation, and this is your true trial under the White Tower’s new rules—”
Law Trial?
After hearing Hephaestus—Blazing Star’s second paragraph, Jia Na realized that their trial had not been canceled, but merely postponed for half a year.
“Sure enough, no matter where you go, there’s always an exam—”
Just as Jia Na was complaining inwardly, Hephaestus—Blazing Star continued, “Your leading wizard should have told you that the White Tower is a high-level organization specifically for training Formal Wizards. Here, you can learn the most advanced wizard knowledge, and at the same time, you can enjoy any resources you wish to obtain. Even things you can’t imagine are available here.”
“And the resources required to cultivate a Formal Wizard are enormous. Besides some free support, the resources within the White Tower also need to be acquired by yourselves through contribution points for equivalent exchange.”
“Of course, if you want to purchase them with jin sule, that’s perfectly fine too.”
More contribution points needed? Hearing Hephaestus—Blazing Star’s lengthy introduction about the White Tower, Jia Na sighed inwardly.
“It seems I’ll have to work harder on earning money in the future.”
After all, based on Jia Na’s learning experience at White Coral Academy, if she wanted to study several advanced courses, she would inevitably not have time to do the White Tower’s tasks. “You absolutely don’t need to worry about time management.”
As if hearing Jia Na’s thoughts, Hephaestus—Blazing Star also specifically explained regarding time management:
“I know that many of you simultaneously pursue several courses during your apprenticeship, leaving no time to perform the White Tower’s tasks. Regarding this, I want to emphasize something—”
“All White Tower courses will be conducted in the Book World, where the time flow rate is generally maintained at a ratio of one to twenty with the outside world…”
One to twenty!?
Upon hearing Hephaestus—Blazing Star’s explanation, a glint of surprise flashed in Jia Na’s eyes.
If that were the case, Jia Na’s biggest concern—not having time for other things due to an overly heavy course load—would be easily resolved.
“Whether it’s studying courses or practicing wizardry, you can do it in the Book World. So, you absolutely don’t need to worry about not having time for tasks.”
When he said the word “tasks,” Hephaestus—Blazing Star specifically emphasized his tone.
What kind of tasks exactly? Hearing Hephaestus—Blazing Star repeatedly emphasize the word “tasks,” not only Jia Na but also the other Third-level Wizard Apprentices present had the same question.
“Lord Hephaestus, may I ask if the White Tower’s tasks are mandatory?”
Sure enough, after a moment of silence, Louis Tor-Turan, one of the few present unaffected by the High Temperature, suddenly raised his hand and asked.
“Apprentice, this is not the time for questions.”
Hephaestus—Blazing Star’s eyebrow involuntarily twitched at Louis Tor-Turan’s abrupt question, and his tone of voice was no longer as gentle as before.
“Sorry, Lord Hephaestus, I won’t do it again.”
Seeing Hephaestus—Blazing Star’s slightly changed expression, Louis Tor-Turan quickly lowered his hand and apologized swiftly.
“None of the White Tower’s tasks are mandatory, but the rewards for some tasks are something none of you can refuse.”
Unrefusable rewards?
Hearing Hephaestus—Blazing Star’s words, Jia Na couldn't help but become curious.
However, Hephaestus—Blazing Star did not intend to elaborate on the task rewards.
“As one of the top wizard forces in the Primary Material World, the White Tower has so far been able to coordinate and lock onto tens of thousands of independent planes—”
“Among these planes, the vast majority are masterless planes without even a plane will, with only a small portion being subordinate planes that possess a plane will and a relatively complete Law Consciousness Cluster.”
“And one of the tasks the White Tower assigns to Wizard Apprentices is to assist Formal Wizards who possess Law Plane in protecting the subordinate planes of the Primary Material World from the invasion of evil demons from outside realms.”
