Chapter 182: Enrollment

Helag pondered, “Why only formal wizards under sixty? Wouldn’t recruiting crystallized wizards enhance combat strength more?”

Formal wizards under sixty are typically at the liquefaction stage, with few crystallized wizards at that age.

This requirement effectively excludes all crystallized wizards from the Barrens.

Crystallized wizards are much stronger than gaseous or liquefied wizards.

For an invasion of the Elven Plane, the stronger the participants, the better.

The Land of Dawn’s restriction seemed odd.

Brack explained, “Crystallized wizards like me are usually high-ranking. If we leave, many organizations in the Barrens would lose key members.”

“Moreover, the Land of Dawn is planning long-term. Wizards under sixty are young enough to be developed. Older wizards have little potential left.”

Helag questioned, “Wasn’t it strictly forbidden for Barrens wizards to enter the Land of Dawn? Why the exception now? Is there something fishy?”

Helag recalled the Death Swamp Ruins, where the Land of Dawn used Barrens wizards as tools, as seen with the planar rift’s sealing array.

Invasion of the Elven Plane requires many people, but also presents huge opportunities.

An entire plane’s resources are unimaginably rich; such a boon wouldn’t likely fall to Barrens wizards.

Helag was skeptical, doubting the Land of Dawn’s goodwill.

Brack nodded, “It’s strange, but the temptation is too great. Many will go, even knowing the risks.”

Helag fell silent.

Brack was right; Barrens wizards knew there were risks.

But joining the Land of Dawn was an irresistible lure.

Joining meant no longer being stuck at the crystallization stage, with a chance to become a second-level wizard.

Joining posed some risk, but formal wizards had faced many risks in life.

For them, it was worth the gamble.

It might be their only chance to join the Land of Dawn.

With the Land of Dawn opening the Elven Plane, they needed many people.

Once they fully conquered the Elven Plane, the gap between the Land of Dawn and the Barrens would widen.

Then, there might never be another chance to join the Land of Dawn.

“Are many enrolling?” Helag asked.

“Yes, nearly everyone eligible has enrolled,” Brack replied.

Helag’s mind raced with thoughts, asking, “Is it just under sixty? No other conditions?”

He was puzzled; the Land of Dawn had always restricted Barrens entry.

Every wizard organization had many formal wizards under sixty.

If that was all it took, becoming a formal wizard meant joining the Land of Dawn.

Who would stay in Barrens wizard organizations? Everyone would leave.

Brack said, “Enrollment isn’t direct entry. There’s identity verification and testing.”

“Testing? What kind?” Helag asked.

Brack shook his head, “Details haven’t been revealed. We just got the news, and Augustus Academy hasn’t said.”

“With such few conditions, the test must be tough,” Helag concluded.

He was sure the Land of Dawn wouldn’t let so many Barrens wizards join.

But the enrollment conditions were simple, with few restrictions.

The selection would happen during testing.

The test would be difficult, eliminating many.

Brack nodded, “We think so too. I came to ask if you want to enroll. If you do, the Terchy family can help. With us, your identity check won’t be an issue.”

Helag said, “Sign me up.”

Like others, Helag couldn’t pass up the opportunity.

Despite knowing the risks and complexity.

Helag knew joining the Land of Dawn was the best way to grow stronger quickly.

Previously, he had no way into the Land of Dawn.

With this chance, Helag wouldn’t miss it.

Moreover, Helag knew the Death Swamp Ruins had a hidden danger.

Time was short; he had to grow stronger fast.

If the planar rift had issues and he was still struggling as a first-level wizard, he’d lack self-preservation.

Helag guessed the test would be hard but not designed to kill Barrens wizards.

Those enrolling were young Barrens wizards; the Land of Dawn had no reason to eliminate them.

The Land of Dawn aimed to control Barrens stability.

If young wizards died, the Barrens would lack manpower for a long time.

Barrens wizard organizations needed new blood to function.

The Death Swamp Ruins required sacrifices every decade; without people, the array couldn’t operate.

So the test would be hard, but not to kill them.

Helag’s thoughts raced, concluding the test wouldn’t be fatal.

If not fatal, he had hope of passing, so he decided to enroll.

Brack sighed, “I knew you wouldn’t miss this chance. I wasn’t sure if telling you was good.”

Helag smiled, “Don’t worry, Mr. Brack, I’ll be cautious.”

“Yes, if you join, the Terchy family will rely on you,” Brack said.

Helag nodded, “If I join, I’ll help however I can.”

The Terchy family hoped Helag would join the Land of Dawn.

If Helag entered, the Terchy family would have a connection to the Land of Dawn.

That alone was invaluable.

The Terchy family’s concern was if Helag died during testing, their investment would be wasted.

tln : nobody is trustworthy.