SORCERER: I WANT TO BE AN ACADEMIC PRODIGY

Chapter 476: Chapter 475: First Return to the City

Time flowed like water, and many days had passed in the blink of an eye.

Sky Flow Valley welcomed a special day that drew a large number of sorcerers out of their laboratories, slowly making their way toward the exploration zone. In a short while, over a hundred sorcerers had gathered, with more still on their way.

“Greetings to you, esteemed President Doradoli.”

Doradoli appeared in a flash, and everyone hurriedly offered their greetings.

“I know the purpose of your visit; follow me, today I permit everyone to enter the exploration zone together.”

“Thank you, President, for your indulgence.”

…

Following these words from President Doradoli, a gleam lit in everyone’s eyes, and they all bowed in gratitude. They quickly followed the President, stepping into the mysterious exploration zone.

Behind the crowd, a few sorcerers new to Sky Flow Valley just happened to arrive and entered as well.

“Being early doesn’t beat coming at the right time.”

“Something isn’t right. Let’s wait and see how it plays out.”

“We know our limits; we won’t cause trouble in Sky Flow Valley. But rest assured, we will definitely take our people back, and we won’t cause trouble for the Gardner Family.”

Rather than attributing their timely arrival to coincidence, it was more appropriate to say they had specifically targeted this time to reach Sky Flow Valley. They had been lingering nearby the previous two days without showing themselves.

Because they had definite information that the person they were there to retrieve was hiding inside.

They could take advantage of the current opportunity to probe the truth behind the so-called research project and locate the person they were seeking without a big commotion.

Bustling and hustling, the crowd quickly arrived at the designated area of the exploration zone.

At this moment, the once widely-discussed research project lay unobstructed before everyone’s eyes. In the center of the area, a multitude of strange towers, both large and many small, stood scattered like stars across the sky.

The entire site seemed somewhat peculiar.

In the blink of an eye, another distinguished figure appeared — an Arcane Wizard, Humor Selum.

The crowd rushed to offer their greetings, including acknowledging Hotis Tassen, who was already present, along with President Doradoli. Now all three Arcane Wizards in Sky Flow Valley had arrived.

This showed the significance of the “teleportation array”.

In front of the three Arcane Wizards, many silently braced themselves, closing their mouths, not wanting to make any sound.

In secret, a few took delight in the others’ misfortune, wondering how the situation would unfold. They feared that the individuals would embarrass themselves in front of the entire sorcerer world — so much for being esteemed academics.

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Ivan stepped forward and asked the Arcane Wizards for their preference.

“Exalted ones, should we demonstrate first or introduce first?”

“Ivan, demonstrate first. We will explain afterward.”

“Very well.”

Doradoli casually gestured for him to quickly arrange the demonstration of the results.

Seeing this, Ivan bowed deeply and gestured toward another side.

At his signal, some immediately stepped out of formation to enter the central large tower; others who were to demonstrate the results dispersed around the entire facility, standing in position.

He himself did not go far but stayed close to the Arcane Wizards.

By now, the first version of the “Town Recall Scroll” had been declared complete. He had done what he could, and there was no need for him to handle everything personally.

“Begin!”

Without any pomp or ceremony, the sorcerers standing around the facility, upon hearing his voice, activated the “Return City Orders” they were holding. Their figures were swiftly enveloped in a shield barely taller than an individual.

The next second, the shield, with the person inside, flew a short distance away.

The air in front of them shimmered, and those sorcerers vanished without a trace.

In the blink of an eye, the central tower sprang to life, and the figures of sorcerers flashed into appearance — those who had just disappeared. They each stepped out of the central tower unharmed and without disarray.

“The demonstration is complete,” Ivan announced.

As the saying goes, “The layman enjoys the show; the expert admires the technique.” Such a demonstration did not offer much spectacle, the whole process taking but a few dozen seconds.

For those in the know, however, there was indeed technique to be observed, such as the nearly imperceptible traces of spatial passages.

“May this sorcerer try it out?” Doradoli asked with anticipation.

“I’m afraid that won’t be possible. The Central Tower contains only a small elements pool, and the energy supply is far from sufficient. The conversion efficiency is average, and we must continuously insert Space Crystal Stones for support.

Currently, even pairing this energy supply with a Level 3 Sorcerer is proving to be barely adequate, needless to say it’s even less suitable for someone of your caliber.”

To the surprise of many, Ivan straightforwardly declined without a second thought.

“Sorcerer Ivan, that’s a bit of a dampener on the President’s enthusiasm,” Humor chuckled.

“Exalted one, this is only the most basic version, and I can only speak the truth,” Ivan replied, his expression unchanged.

“Alright, then let’s have someone else give it a try,” Doradoli said, not taking offense, and commanded to the sorcerers on the outside: “Those of you who are interested may step forward now. Both Level 2 and Level 3 Sorcerers are acceptable.”

“Thank you, Exalted one.”

After a chorus of nearly uniform thanks, some sorcerers moved forward, while others chose to watch quietly without a stir.

Ivan was well-prepared for this. At his signal, team members began to greet these individuals, guiding each one to predetermined positions. These spots were scattered both far and near but all within a fixed diameter.

Next, they distributed Return City Tokens, instructed them on how to use them, and provided necessary precautions.

Whether they were Level 3 or Level 2 Sorcerers, one by one they achieved a short-range ‘teleportation,’ leaving everyone in awe.

This certainly differed from what most had imagined, but given the presence of three Arcane Wizards, no one rashly jumped out to question anything.

“What is the maximum teleportation distance?” After a while, Doradoli asked again.

“Neither far nor near, exactly one thousand meters,” Ivan answered without exaggeration or understatement.

At these words, whether intentionally or not, a sound came from the crowd, as if mocking or questioning something, and Doradoli’s gaze swiftly locked onto a certain sorcerer.

Tuya Hancheman, the source of the noise, had repeatedly been advised by Greni beside him, but to no avail as he persisted.

“Sorcerer Tuya, please come forward if you have something to say.”

“My apologies, President. I have been disrespectful.”

“Speak.”

“I just feel that one thousand meters is too short; such a distance doesn’t hold much significance.”

In the presence of three Arcane Wizards, Tuya naturally did not dare to be reckless and simply voiced his opinion. To him, a teleportation range of one thousand meters seemed trivial.

For a Level 3 Sorcerer, a distance of one thousand meters could be covered in less time than such ‘teleportation.’

His view garnered agreement from many, as a teleportation distance of one thousand meters was hard to accept.

This result was undoubtedly dismissed as insignificant. Such a touted academic had merely wasted everyone’s time and Sky Flow Valley’s resources.

Among the crowd, with sly smiles exchanged, Tipu and Beiluo seemed to be suggesting that there was indeed a spectacle to watch.

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