Wizard: I Can Refine Everything

Chapter 341: Chapter 57: Inter-Domain Travel

Although the Balancing Hand Wand project was beautiful, putting it into practice met with considerable difficulties.

First and foremost was the challenge of overcoming the oppressive aura of the World Master on the Earth Hand. Richard’s plan was to seal part of it with a Sealing Skill, and then through extended training, adapt himself to this pressure.

Next was the issue of production.

The strength of this arm was astonishing, and it could also hinder the use of Alchemy. This meant that if one wanted to engrave runes on it, it would be a long process.

Then there was the problem with the Light of Balance.

The Light of Balance obtained from the collector didn’t achieve the effect Richard wanted. In other words, if Richard wanted to perfect this wand, he would have to make a trip to the Balance Dimension.

Or alternatively, exchange the Light of Balance with a creature from the Balance Dimension through some ceremony.

This was also a difficult matter.

However, there is nothing difficult in the world, only those who lack determination.

These difficulties were not insurmountable, so as long as Richard persisted, this plan would definitely be realized.

And what Wizards, above all, possessed was patience.

Having gathered the materials needed to produce the Balancing Hand Wand, Richard once again left the Secret Realm and returned to his room in the Central Black Tower.

Richard didn’t proceed to research, instead he lay on the bed, smiling as he gazed at the ceiling.

The harvest of that day had been so vast that he felt almost dreamlike.

After a long while, he sat up from the bed, rubbed his cheeks, and went to his desk.

The excitement had passed, and it was time to deal with serious matters.

In this Academy War, the greatest beneficiary was probably him.

Over eight hundred Wizards’ Magic Pockets, of which just the experimental notes numbered over five hundred. Besides that, he had also acquired a vast amount of Magic Equipment and Magic Stones.

Richard had made a rough estimate in the Mirror World, he had earned nearly thirty thousand Magic Essence just from that, and those pieces of Magic Equipment could probably fetch over fifty thousand Magic Essence when sold.

After all, most of the captured Wizards were One Ring Wizards, and the financial condition of One Ring Wizards was quite poor. A considerable portion of One Ring Wizards couldn’t even afford to live permanently in the Tower of Truth.

Moreover, the vast majority of One Ring Wizards from the Meteor Star Academy were still cadet soldiers, having hardly any substantial assets.

However, Richard wasn’t very concerned about the profits from the Magic Stones.

Right now, as long as he didn’t embark on any particularly costly projects, like creating a dozen sets of Mechanic Type One Single Soldier Armor, he had basically achieved financial freedom with Magic Essence.

What he valued more were the experimental notes of these Wizards, as well as the Magic Models from the Magic Equipment and Alchemy Techniques.

Richard took out several dozen experimental notes from his pocket, a hint of excitement flashing across his eyes, and he muttered to himself:

“Let’s see what surprises you can bring me.”

…

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, three years had passed.

During these three years, Richard spent most of his time in his room, studying the knowledge gleaned from spoils of war. The remaining time was spent customizing a suit of Magic Equipment for Magic Dwarf, helping Jolod set up Magic Arrays in the Academy, and spending time with Ali.

Ali was about to be promoted to a Second Ring Wizard.

It had been over four hundred years since Ali became a One Ring Wizard, and her spiritual power had long reached the pinnacle of One Ring.

The reason she hadn’t rushed to break through was because the Soul Darkness posed a considerable test to a Wizard’s will.

Countless Wizards had fallen during the advancement, becoming living corpses devoid of spirit.

And now, Ali felt her will was sufficient. She had also obtained the promotion ritual to become a Second Ring Wizard from Susanna.

What was left was only to practice it.

…

Central Black Tower’s third sublevel.

The third sublevel was the promotion area specially prepared by the Black Tower Wizard Academy for the Wizards within the academy.

Its internal promotion chambers, even if the Central Black Tower were to collapse, would not be affected, and could be called the safest place in the entire Academy.

Jolod had been promoted to the rank of Three Rings Wizard in one of the chambers in the third sublevel.

Standing in front of the promotion room door, Richard asked Ali,

“Are you ready?”

“I’m ready,” Ali responded with a sigh, “My love, this is the tenth time you’ve asked me this hour.”

Richard scratched his head awkwardly, responding vaguely, “As long as you’re ready.”

Richard couldn’t quite describe how he felt at the moment, even at his own promotion, his emotions hadn’t been as complex as they were today.

He and Ali had been together since their Apprentice days without any major hurdles, and although their feelings seemed somewhat muted due to the passage of time,

Now, faced with a situation that could separate them in life and death, a fear sprouted within Richard’s heart.

People always neglect the beauty they have until they are about to lose it.

Tap tap tap…

A crisp series of footsteps came from behind Richard. He turned around to see a woman Wizard in a black robe stepping out from a Teleportation Gate at the end of the hallway and quickly approaching them.

The person was Ali’s mentor, Susanna.

She came up to Ali, gently hugged her student.

“Ali, from here on, you must walk the path alone.”

The two parted, and Ali smiled, “Don’t worry, teacher, I’m sure I can succeed.”

Susanna smiled, stroked Ali’s cheek, and said nothing more.

She stepped past Ali, opened the large doors of the promotion room, and handed a Magic Pocket to Ali.

“Go on, the materials for the ritual are all in the bag. If there’s anything missing, use the Communication Crystal inside to let me know.”

Ali took the bag and hugged Susanna one more time. She then came up to Richard, stood on her toes, and gave him a parting kiss.

“I’m going in, see you in a few decades.”

As the door closed, Richard’s heart sank into sudden panic. He touched his chest, inside which his heart was thumping wildly.

“Don’t panic, Richard.”

Richard turned towards the suddenly speaking Susanna, who at this moment looked very calm.

“Advancement is an inevitable affair for any Wizard. In your long life, this is an experience you will face many times.”

Success, failure, you will encounter them all, and you must learn to adapt.

Moreover, whether a promotion is successful or not is not something we can influence. Do not trouble yourself needlessly, focus your mind on important matters instead.”

Susanna’s words gave Richard the feeling of being lectured, but Susanna indeed had the authority to lecture him.

Richard strove to calm himself and slightly bowed to Susanna,

“Master, you are right.”

Seeing Richard recover so quickly, Susanna couldn’t help but feel more admiration for him.

Rationality is one of the most precious qualities of a Wizard.

“Go back, if Ali successfully promotes, I will notify you immediately.”

Having returned to the ground, the sky was azure, and the clouds shone brightly.

Wearing black robes, Wizard Apprentices flew slowly around the Academy, while the Academy Inspector landed by the roadside, monitoring every corner of the Academy.

The Black Tower Wizard Academy, after three years of reconstruction, had nearly returned to its former state.

Richard touched the heart in his chest that was still pounding and sighed with some helplessness.

“Well, I need to find some serious matters to distract myself. Under these circumstances, it’s difficult to be calm enough for research.”

Returning to the Central Black Tower, Richard headed straight for Jolod’s laboratory.

He pushed the door open; Jolod was leisurely reading a Magic Book.

He glanced up at Richard and said,

“Has the promotion started?”

“Yes.”

“Go out for a walk, clear your mind, broaden your horizons. Your strength is no longer matching your knowledge.”

“That’s exactly why I’m here. Teacher, I’ll be taking the Magic Dwarves with me.”

“Take them, but remember to register them at the Judicial Department.”

“Yes, I will.”

Once he had given his instructions, Richard turned and descended the stairs.

The Magic Dwarves also resided on the fifty-sixth floor of the Central Black Tower; they had settled down there after the reconstruction of the Academy.

Now, it was time to take them back to their ancestral lands.

Knock, Knock, Knock!

Bruto, holding a book and wearing glasses, opened the door.

He adjusted the glasses on the bridge of his nose, and upon seeing who was knocking, he hastily performed a somewhat clumsy Wizard’s Salute.

“Sir, what can I do for you?”

Richard stepped past Bruto, taking in the layout of his room.

Numerous books piled up on the desk and draft papers covered with architectural sketches were plastered across the walls.

This Magic Dwarf seemed to be self-studying architecture.

“Nothing much, I plan to take you back to your ancestral land. I’m just here to inform you.”

Bruto was startled, a trace of joy flashed across his face.

“Thank you, sir. When do we leave?”

Richard pulled out his pocket watch to check the current time.

“Half-past ten… I’ll give you half an hour to prepare, and in half an hour, we’ll meet at the Airship field.”

With that, Richard paused, then added,

“You know where the Airship field is, right?”

“Don’t worry, sir, we know—we built it!”

…

The ancestral land of the Magic Dwarves was located in the central part of the Wizard Continent, having separated from the territory of the Tower of Truth where Richard resided.

Therefore, to transport these Magic Dwarves to their ancestral land, Richard had to undertake an inter-dimensional journey—

From the Four Rings Tower of Truth where Richard resided to the One Ring Tower of Truth located in the central part of the Wizard Continent.

And the first stop of this inter-dimensional journey was the city of ecstasy.

In the Airship field, Bob had arrived early, waiting for Richard.

Airships continuously ascended and descended around him, and several people recognized Bob and greeted him with some trepidation, but Bob paid no attention to them.

The crowd speculated that Chairman Bob was waiting for a distinguished guest, but they couldn’t figure out what kind of guest would warrant the Nine Star Chamber of Commerce’s chairman to personally greet.

A Magic Airship descended from the sky.

This Airship looked unremarkable, but its arrival instantly invigorated Bob.

As the Airship landed and the hatch opened,

A Wizard in a black robe stepped out and embraced Bob.

“It’s been over fifty years, Bob, you’ve gotten thinner; managing the chamber must be tough.”

Bob wore a smile, yet feigned a sigh.

“Ah, don’t mention it. I’m losing hair daily; my head is almost bald. I really wish I could give up this chairman position.

Being a chairman is too hard.”

Richard playfully punched him, and the two burst out laughing.

After a while, Richard brought up his own matters.

“Bob, the matter I mentioned to you earlier, you’ve taken care of it?”

Bob, somewhat pleased with himself, said, “Could there be any problem with something so minor? It’s just an inter-dimensional travel; our Nine Stars Chamber of Commerce has routes.

No matter which Tower of Truth you want to go to, I can get you there.”