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Although these two individuals exuded the aura of Third-Rank Apprentices, their Mental Fields had yet to coalesce, suggesting they had recently advanced. Moreover, Freya had no intention of befriending anyone regarding this matter, as she was the one who had gotten Thomas involved.
The two did not seem dissatisfied with Freya's demeanor; they merely smiled and nodded before engaging in conversation with Thomas.
Within a few minutes of their arrival, the restaurant's main door opened once more.
This time, a man and a woman entered, heading directly toward them.
Both were dressed in Gray Robes. The man had an ordinary appearance but carried a faintly chaotic energy about him, suggesting he possessed numerous Cursed Items. The woman behind him kept her head down in silence, her long black hair obscuring most of her face, revealing nothing particularly noteworthy.
Yet, both of them also radiated the aura of Third-Rank Apprentices.
"Thomas, is everyone here?" the leading male asked as soon as he entered, his tone carrying a subtle command.
"Everyone is here," Thomas replied immediately, standing up and nodding upon seeing the newcomers.
Freya, sitting across from them, furrowed her brow slightly as she observed the approaching pair, particularly the woman behind the man. As soon as she entered, Freya felt a faint sense of danger, as if there was something about the woman that posed a threat to her.
Perhaps Freya's gaze was too obvious; the woman looked up at Freya and paused for a moment, seemingly recalling something. She gently nodded at Freya before lowering her head again.
However, Freya continued to watch the two with a meaningful expression as they approached.
The pair sat down directly across from her.
The apprentice named James scanned Freya and the other two twin brothers before clearing his throat and formally speaking.
The dull study sessions of over forty hours had nearly made her forget about the matters hanging in the Mission Hall. If it weren't for the message that came through at that moment, she would have likely finished learning the other two first-level Defensive Spells before dealing with the last promotion material.
However, unexpectedly, things turned out to be quite surprising.
Calming her somewhat excited emotions, Freya connected her mental energy to the Communication Ring. After a pause, she spoke in a flat tone, "Hello, Lord Thomas. If your lead on the Demon Eye Grass is genuine, I am available at any time."
"Of course, the chances of its authenticity are quite high. If it's convenient for you, we can set the meeting for tomorrow at three in the afternoon at Lina Restaurant next to the Spellcasting Department Teaching Building. What do you think?" His deep voice carried a tone of negotiation.
Hearing him readily provide the time and location, Freya narrowed her eyes slightly.
"That works."
"Then it's settled. See you tomorrow."
"Yes, see you tomorrow."
With a 'click,' the mental connection was severed, and the glow of the Communication Ring slowly dimmed.
Freya gently touched the black ring in her hand, a thoughtful light appearing in her azure eyes.
Demon Eye Grass was one of the three irreplaceable resources for the Promotion Array and was extremely important to every Wizard Organization. Besides being difficult to cultivate, it was also an object of contention among some Wandering Wizards or apprentices. Its preciousness was immensely significant for apprentices without any background.
Now this person named Thomas actually had leads on it. Moreover, from the information conveyed through the Communication Ring, Freya could deduce that this Thomas was also a Third-Rank Apprentice.
"It seems that this lead on Demon Eye Grass isn't going to be easy to obtain. However, just as well; my aftereffects have mostly subsided now." She raised her head and glanced over the weapon rack in the room, lost in thought.
In the afternoon, the sky remained gloomy due to the academy's defensive Force Field.
Freya, dressed in a simple Gray Robe, walked calmly along the path leading to the Spell Department building.
The collar of her Gray Robe was slightly open, revealing a red Leather Armor underneath. A regular Cross Longsword hung at her waist.
Her golden hair was casually tied back. The Ice Blue Earrings by her ears reflected a faint blue light as she moved.
A subtle Mental Field surrounded her, causing the lower-ranked apprentices she passed to step aside, displaying a hint of respectful expression—a mark only a Third-Rank Apprentice possessed.
Soon, the Spell Department building came into view.
Without pausing, Freya walked straight into a nearby restaurant.
At that moment, the restaurant was not very crowded. Only two or three people were present, and at the front sat a couple of Apprentice Wizards enjoying red tea and chatting.
Glancing past the couple, Freya's gaze landed on a somewhat burly Gray Robed Apprentice in the corner of the restaurant with dark skin.
Ding ding ding.
Just then, the clock in the restaurant chimed clearly, indicating three o'clock.
The burly apprentice noticed Freya's arrival and raised his Communication Ring, smiling and nodding at her.
Freya smiled and nodded, then walked towards him.
Seeing her approach, the apprentice stood up from his seat and said solemnly, "Hello, Lady Freya. It's a pleasure to meet you. Allow me to introduce myself again; I am Thomas William from the Quictor Family."
Listening to Thomas's introduction again, Freya immediately understood that he was an external member of the academy family, just like Kaidy.
However, this had nothing to do with their transaction.
"Hello." She lightly nodded and took a seat, glancing at the couple in front of the restaurant, she asked curiously, "So are you planning to tell me that clue here?"
"Of course. This Lina Restaurant is owned by the Quictor Family. As for confidentiality measures, please rest assured; they cannot hear our conversation." The burly Thomas had an unexpectedly humble demeanor, which contrasted with his tall appearance.
"I see." Nodding again, Freya calmly looked at Thomas. "In that case, please tell me about the clue regarding the Demon Eye Grass. If you can confirm that this clue is genuine, I will pay you the full amount in Magic Stones."
"I can guarantee its authenticity in the name of the Quictor Family; it is indeed real. However, I cannot disclose the clue to you right now," Thomas said with a somewhat apologetic smile.
"Hmm?" Freya frowned and replied somewhat displeased, "Why not? Is it because there aren't enough Magic Stones? How much do you want?"
"No, you misunderstand." Seeing Freya's expression turn cold, Thomas quickly waved his hands. "I won't be asking for your Magic Stones; it's just that this matter is quite special. We need to wait for a few others to arrive together, and I do not hold ownership of this clue."
"A special matter?" Freya vaguely grasped the key point in his words.
"You'll know shortly," he said with another apologetic smile. "Of course, if you prefer not to share this clue information, you are free to leave."
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Without responding, Freya slightly squinted her eyes. From his tone, it was clear that this clue was not easy to obtain and might involve certain dangers. However, if she missed this opportunity, it could be a long time before another clue about the Demon Eye Grass appeared. After a brief consideration, she chose to stay.
After all, she had absolute confidence in her current strength; even as a newly promoted Official Wizard, she had the capability to fight.
She was just a bit annoyed by Thomas's repeated hesitations, especially since he hadn't mentioned any additional conditions yesterday.
Seeing that Freya had no intention of leaving, Thomas's gaze towards him became somewhat colder. In the end, he merely smiled and said nothing.
Time passed minute by minute. During this period, Thomas ordered two cups of black tea from the restaurant staff, and both of them tacitly remained silent, simply closing their eyes and waiting quietly.
After a while, a pair of apprentice couples exited the restaurant, and at the same time, two tall and slender Gray Robed Apprentices walked in.
The two apprentices seemed to be twins, both with flaxen short hair and hooked noses. The only difference was their eye colors—one had light blue eyes while the other had deep green ones. Both exuded the aura of Third-Rank Apprentices.
As soon as they entered the restaurant, they walked directly towards Thomas's table with an unspoken understanding.
Upon seeing them, Thomas nodded familiarly and said, "You’re here. Now we just need one more person besides James to have everyone."
"Is James's information accurate this time? If it doesn't contain what we want, we won't let him off easily," said the light blue-eyed apprentice. His gaze curiously lingered on Freya, who was sitting beside him with her eyes closed. His keen sense of smell detected a strong scent of blood emanating from the seemingly petite girl in front of him.
"Of course, this information is indeed reliable. By the way, this is Freya Green. She is also part of this operation. These are the Will Brothers, fellow apprentices from the Shadow System."
He introduced the two to each other while Freya opened her eyes and glanced at the twins. She merely nodded slightly but did not speak.
"Well, since everyone is here and we have two new members, let's introduce ourselves and get familiar with each other. I am James Quicto from the Necromancy Department."
"I am Thomas from the Spell Department."
"I am Ellen Will from the Shadow System."
"I am Edward Will, also from the Shadow System."
"Freya Green from the Positive Energy System."
When Freya introduced her department, everyone looked at her with a hint of curiosity. After all, there are very few apprentices who choose the Positive Energy System in Elgreen, so it was surprising to encounter one here.
The twin brothers frowned slightly, their expressions showing disbelief.
Ignoring the gazes of others, Freya finished her introduction and directly looked at the last girl. (To be continued)
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