Wizard: Start with Biological Transformation to Grind Experience novel Chapter 6

Chapter 6: 006: Wizard's Road

"So slow..."

Even though Lynch knew that meditation was not easy, seeing the proficiency increase by just 1 point still exceeded his expectations.

To think, over two hours of continuous effort had only yielded a single point of improvement in proficiency.

And this was just Level 0. Based on his previous experience, the higher the level, the more proficiency points would be required.

Moreover, he had no idea how many levels were needed to fully master this Meditation Chapter.

For regular knowledge-based skills like Basic Transformation Technique, there were typically only three levels corresponding to First Tier Introduction, Second Tier Proficiency, and Third-level Mastery.

However, for skills related to cultivation, the number of levels was not fixed. For instance, the prelude of the Meditation Chapter had five levels, which Lynch deduced corresponded to the honing of the five senses necessary for cultivation.

"The Chapter says that Basic Meditation primarily involves the implantation of ten foundational runes through meditation. Based on that, could there be ten levels?"

"Tsk, tsk... It seems the claim that advancing to a wizard takes decades or even centuries wasn't an exaggeration..."

For a low-dimensional life form to transition into a higher-dimensional life form was never easy. According to the records in the books, it took an average of over fifty years for an apprentice to advance to a wizard.

And that was considered fortunate. In reality, the vast majority of apprentices ultimately remained stuck at the apprentice rank, consumed by ignorance, confusion, despair, and eventually giving up altogether—until their life force was completely drained and they died of old age...

Apprentices in this category weren't even recorded in history. The world wouldn't preserve a single trace of their existence.

Of course, there were occasional exceptions—those who could undergo the transformation from apprentice to wizard within just a few decades, or even years. But these were the rare few with extraordinary talent, unrelated to the ordinary masses.

"Come on, keep going!"

Clenching his fists, Lynch silently encouraged himself.

Compared to other apprentices, he considered himself lucky. At least he could see immediate feedback with every cultivation session. Other apprentices had to stumble blindly on an uncertain path, whereas he could clearly see the road beneath his feet.

The rest simply required relentless perseverance and hard work...

...

Lynch chose the Fairy Tavern as the location for his treat.

This was a relatively well-known tavern in the Shadow Land. Built within an enormous oak tree, it was accessible only through a unique, secret passage.

The tavern's hidden owner was a wizard who raised numerous Forest Fairies here, giving the establishment its name—the Fairy Tavern.

The prices here weren't particularly high, and the food was decently flavoured, making it a popular spot for apprentices to gather and dine.

That night, at the Fairy Tavern.

"Three Fairy's Kiss cocktails, an Oak Language dish, one serving of mashed potatoes, a plate of Forest Deer Meat, and some Bizarre Mushrooms... Hmm... That should be enough for now. If it's not, we can order more."

A palm-sized, adorable little figure flapped wings resembling those of a dragonfly as it quickly flew off with the menu. The fairies, who were once highly aggressive creatures, had been thoroughly tamed by the wizard, now serving as competent attendants running the entire tavern.

Leaning back on the sofa, Lynch's gaze followed the fairy's flight, eventually settling on the surrounding scenery.

The tavern was bustling with patrons—most of them slightly older than Lynch, young apprentices of both genders. Under the soft radiance of the Magic Forest's crystal lamps, they chatted, drank, and flirted lightheartedly.

Carl, however, was straightforward, answering decisively: "I just recently fused the Wind Demon Wolf bloodline, and it's going to take me a long time to activate the bloodline's talent. Entering the exam under these conditions leaves me no chance of success."

"Instead of wasting time, I'd rather focus my energy on the next exam. Anyway, it's only a matter of three to five years. By then, my spells should be more developed, just in time to participate in the next round of exams."

Carl's thoughts were shared by many apprentices. After all, their cohort hadn't spent much time at the Tower, and the spells they had learned were still in their infancy. Attempting the exam now with such immature skills made passing unlikely.

"What about you, Lynch? Judging by your expression, are you thinking about joining?" asked Subaru.

Lynch nodded. "Yes, I want to give it a shot."

Subaru pondered for a moment before offering advice: "Hmm... That's a decision only you can make. But if you've decided to go, then start preparing as soon as possible."

"With three months remaining, if you carefully nurture your Fire Dragon Lizard, it should be able to awaken at least one talent. That way, you'll have some basic combat ability, so you're not completely unprepared during the tasks."

"But even that won't be enough. Didn't the Tower reward you with some Magic Stones? You could check out the bookshop to see if you can buy a practical magic model. Though, with only three months left, I wonder if it'll be enough time to master it..."

After pausing briefly, he added a warning: "But no matter what, if you've decided to go, you must be cautious. If you really lack confidence, it's better to withdraw than to push forward recklessly."

"We have plenty of time, so there's no need to rush."

Lynch nodded. "Understood."

"Apprentice Lynch!"

Just as they were talking, a voice called out from behind. Lynch turned his head and saw an apprentice walking toward him.

Judging by the look on their face, it seemed they had something to say...