"Sir, you have some letters." Chatiya walked into the bedroom holding two letters.

Herag was sitting in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, holding a book and studying it. He turned his head upon hearing the voice: "Just leave them here."

After placing the letters, Chatiya asked softly, "Is there anything else you need, sir?"

"Make me a pot of coffee," Herag said, picking up the letters.

Chatiya immediately went to prepare the coffee. These days, she gradually assumed the responsibilities of a maid, increasingly embodying the role.

Herag looked at the two letters; one was from Bessie, and the other from Lillian.

He first picked up Bessie's letter, which was quite long.

The most important thing was that the magic potion Herag concocted was effective, and her injuries were completely healed.

Bessie had now returned to her regular meditation practice. Her Spiritual Power growth not only resumed but was faster than before.

She wrote that it wouldn't take long for her to meet the Spiritual Power requirements to advance to an Official Wizard.

Herag felt quite gratified upon reading this; Bessie's recovery was naturally the best outcome.

Her talent was great, and losing hope for advancement at such a young age would be truly despairing.

Bessie continued to write about some small events in the Moonlight Forest, which were similar to those before Herag left, with no significant changes.

Every year new people joined, and some were injured or died due to various tasks.

Everything was as usual.

Bessie planned to sign a formal contract with the Moonlight Forest, ensuring direct access to Ancient Magic Potions and Amanda's Potions.

Although she would have to stay in the Moonlight Forest for at least a hundred years after her advancement, for a Wizard Apprentice like Bessie with no background, this was the best and only option.

After reading Bessie's letter, Herag picked up Lillian's letter.

Lillian had already advanced to an Official Wizard, just two months ago.

She spent the past two months stabilizing her Spiritual Power and adjusting her state.

Lillian was much luckier; with Professor Nina by her side, she never lacked resources and didn't face contract restrictions like in the Moonlight Forest.

The most crucial point was Lillian's mention of a possible future opportunity to enter the Land of Dawn.

Augustus Academy, being an administrator established by the Land of Dawn in the Barren Land, naturally had channels to the Land of Dawn.

The rule that Wizards from the Barren Land couldn't enter the Land of Dawn was merely a restriction for those at the bottom.

However, for Augustus Academy, as long as you were exceptional enough, they could admit you to the Land of Dawn.

Of course, the conditions were very stringent.

Even for a promising Wizard like Lillian, it was very difficult; it was just a chance.

Lillian's letter mainly shared some information about the Wizard World with Herag, mostly intelligence exchanges.

After putting down the letter, Herag went to his desk, picked up a quill, and began writing replies, mainly discussing his current situation and experiences.

However, he didn't go into detail about many things and just briefly mentioned them.

For instance, he only briefly noted his recent encounter in Black Rock Valley as an attack.

After finishing the letters, he handed them to Lennon, asking him to make a trip to mail them.

There were still two months before the Death Swamp Ruins opened. Besides his daily practice, Herag also spent time learning more about the Death Swamp Ruins.

The Death Swamp Ruins had existed for over a thousand years, with its exact origin remaining unknown.

It's said that it was once a dimensional rift, often used by other planes as a breach to invade the Wizard Plane.

Later, Wizards mended the rift, but the rules there remained chaotic, filled with unknowns and mysteries.

Correspondingly, due to its unique geographical environment, it also produced many rare materials.

For a long time, the place was a chaos zone, with countless Wizards battling fiercely over its resources.

The unique environment of the Death Swamp Ruins made it difficult to manage, and many Wizards who had committed violations would hide inside to escape enemies' pursuit.

Later on, it eventually became the chaotic City of Chaos, with a considerable population.

After a long passage of time, the Battle of Dawn erupted. Wizard organizations like Moonlight Forest and Green Cottage were defeated and exiled to the Barren Land.

While establishing the Northern Mountains, the Wizards of the Land of Dawn also brought the Death Swamp Ruins under their management.

They couldn't relocate the ruins but could encircle the Death Swamp Ruins, setting restrictions.

They subsequently controlled the opening time of the Death Swamp Ruins, preventing Wizards from entering to seize resources without restraint.

The limitation was set to open every ten years, with restricted entry times and numbers.

The allocation of slots also rested in the hands of the Land of Dawn, and any slots for each Wizard Family or Wizard Organization in the Barren Land required approval from the Land of Dawn.

...

The two months passed quickly. Herag stood at the entrance of Black Rock Valley, together with Blake and a few others.

This time, the Cheqi Family, along with Herag, had a total of seven people heading to the Death Swamp Ruins: two Crystalization Wizards, two Liquidation Wizards, and three Gaseous Wizards.

The operation was led by Blake, with another Crystalization Wizard, an elderly woman named Kallen, whose face resembled dried wood, each wrinkle forming layers.

Old Lady Kallen was a veteran member of the Cheqi Family, more than two hundred years old, strong in power, and a cornerstone figure for the operation.

Her purpose this trip was naturally to seize something with the Power of Rules. Acquiring one would allow her advancement.

For years, Kallen had been stuck at the Crystalization Wizard phase, unable to move forward.

Although she seemed old and on the brink of life's end now, advancing to a Level 2 Wizard would grant her long life again.

But this step was indeed challenging.

Old Lady Kallen had made up her mind to enter the Death Swamp Ruins this time.

If she still couldn't find something containing the Power of Rules this time, she might not have another chance.

Thus, for her, this was an all-or-nothing endeavor.

"We should get going, Herag. Just stay with me once we're inside, don't wander off," Blake advised once more.

Herag nodded, "I understand, Mr. Blake."

Blake nodded, still holding confidence in Herag.

Over the days spent together, Herag gave him a very reliable impression and handled tasks with steadiness.

Herag not only had exceptional talent and adequate strength but also a good mindset.

Blake held higher expectations for Herag than Larry, who only recognized Herag's magic potion talent.

However, with his rich experience, Blake deeply sensed Herag's vast potential, with his magic potion talent almost as an added bonus.

Blake believed that if given enough time and opportunities, Herag might achieve something truly remarkable in the future.

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