In the evening, at Halen Vera's office in the First Circle wizard residential area of the academy, Halen Vera was originally speaking expressionlessly with Anglon.

Anglon was reporting to Halen Vera that he had just published an A-grade article with a score of 80 points.

Anglon appeared very nervous, while Halen Vera's eyes were cold.

But just as Locke entered the office, upon seeing that it was Locke, Halen Vera immediately smiled at the corners of his eyes and actively interrupted Anglon's report. Instead, he turned his head and smiled at Locke, "If it isn't our super breeding genius. Locke, you're coming to see me so late, is there something?"

"You have so many projects on hand, if it wasn't for something important, you definitely wouldn't be willing to put down your projects to come see me."

"I've been quite busy lately too, many students want to consult with me, but for you, I can still spare the necessary time."

Locke bowed to Halen Vera, "Teacher, I came mainly to ask you about matters concerning the First Circle permanent defensive force field."

Halen Vera paused for a moment, "That's right."

"Your mana is already close to 800, you should indeed start considering the construction of your First Circle permanent defensive force field." Halen Vera became serious. "My greatest advice to you is to think carefully about your First Circle permanent defensive force field."

"Once the First Circle permanent defensive force field is inscribed on the soul's magic pressure structure level, it cannot be modified and will greatly affect your future." Halen Vera said, "Moreover, when inscribing the permanent defensive force field, you shouldn't just consider its power, it's best to prioritize considering its defensive capability."

"The First Circle permanent defensive force field relates to, after you successfully inscribe it, being able to improve your soul's defensive level, enhance your magic pressure quality, and also being able to constantly deploy a permanent defensive force field. If you choose to inscribe an attack-type magic, then you'll lose many advantages."

Halen Vera said, "How about this, I'll write a reading list for you. You can take it to the public library to borrow these materials. I think you should be able to gain much inspiration from them."

"However, I would prioritize recommending that you reference the First Circle plant-type defensive magic Life Force Field and the First Circle plant defensive magic Oak Armor."

Halen Vera said, "I believe these are two very balanced First Circle botanical defensive magics. But inscribing the First Circle permanent defensive force field involves your own accumulation and understanding of magic, and this precisely requires a wizard to comprehend and experience it personally."

"So, this is a relatively private matter. What others can help you with is very limited."

Halen Vera said, "Especially, I don't want to disrupt the thinking process of a genius like you."

Locke bowed to Halen Vera, while inwardly smiling bitterly.

What Halen Vera meant was that he thought he was very talented and was afraid that teaching him randomly would instead limit him and confuse his magical path.

If it were an ordinary wizard, they could completely proceed step by step, directly attempting to learn a certain First Circle permanent defensive force field, then slightly modify that spell model to adapt to their soul's magic pressure level structure.

Perhaps it was because the several projects he had presented before had left too deep an impression on Halen Vera that Halen Vera's confidence in him had risen straight up.

Only Locke smiled bitterly to himself, he didn't have that much confidence in himself.

Locke received the reading list that Halen Vera handed over. He glanced at it briefly and found that half were names of various magic books, while the other half were various A-grade or higher articles.

Locke just scanned through it once, and looking at the names of these articles, he generated many ideas.

Indeed, in Lilith's Cottage's plant magic system, the two most balanced First Circle defensive magics were Oak Armor and Life Force Field.

He could read some articles discussing these two major First Circle magics to improve his understanding of them, use them as references, and perhaps even eventually inscribe one of these defensive magics on his soul level's magic pressure structure.

Locke thanked Halen Vera, "Thank you, Teacher."

Halen Vera smiled, "By the way, you have three opportunities to enter the wizard secret realm. Whether you want to obtain magical resources or want to gain knowledge about the First Circle permanent defensive force field, I recommend you go to the wizard secret realm."

"There, you might be able to further understand what a First Circle permanent defensive force field is."

Locke asked doubtfully, "Teacher, isn't the wizard secret realm mainly for providing magical resources? If I go in, I can also obtain knowledge about the First Circle permanent defensive force field?"

Halen Vera smiled, "Of course."

"To be precise, it's 'receiving' the sharing of that part of knowledge."

"Locke, you'll know once you go in. That you haven't casually entered the wizard secret realm before and wasted opportunities was the correct choice. Now is the best time for you to go in."

"The most valuable thing in the wizard secret realm isn't those few magical resources, can't those be purchased in the outside market too!"

"The precious aspect of the wizard secret realm isn't in that. Let me see..." Halen Vera retrieved a map from his astral ring.

"I would prioritize recommending that you enter the ordinary wizard secret realm, the Twilight Garden."

"Go experience first what a wizard secret realm is. This is the Twilight Garden with the danger points and resource points I've marked. You can go there."

Locke accepted the magical painting map. "Thank you, Teacher."

Halen Vera smiled warmly at Locke, "Locke, since you're planning to enter the Twilight Garden recently, and the Twilight Garden requires at least two first-class wizard apprentices to enter together before it will open, do me a favor and take Zoina in with you."

"Of course, if you're unwilling, that's fine too. Hahaha..."

Locke nodded slightly.

Zoina was a Child of Elements that Halen Vera had taken as a student from the overseas mortal world five years ago. She was a pure plant-type wizard who didn't follow the path of breeder or potion master. He had even seen her at the previous banquet.

She was quite a shy little girl.

Clearly, Zoina also wanted to enter the Twilight Garden, and Halen Vera wanted him to protect this junior who had little combat experience and hadn't been through much when the time came.

After all, wizard secret realms were quite dangerous.

That wasn't a place for playing house.

The reason Locke agreed was because he had received help from Halen Vera's network, so naturally, he was also part of this network and definitely needed to give back.

Like providing such a minor bit of help to his junior.

From an overall perspective, he was undoubtedly the person who had gained the most benefits within this network.

Seeing Locke agree without hesitation, the smile on Halen Vera's face grew even wider.

Although even if Locke had refused, he wouldn't have minded, but undoubtedly Locke's style of clearly being willing to reciprocate made Halen Vera feel even happier.

Locke said, "Teacher, I'll be going."

Halen Vera smiled, "Alright, you go busy yourself. Locke, you're always the one who gives me the least worry."

Anglon on the side, watching Locke and Halen Vera, teacher and student, so harmonious together, was almost bursting with anger.

Before Locke's arrival, he was clearly the one enjoying this treatment but in less than two weeks since Locke came, he had become completely overshadowed.

Compared to Locke who brought so many projects, he seemed like nothing.

Even Teacher Halen Vera, who used to smile at him, now often looked at him expressionlessly, even with scrutinizing eyes.

This was all because that detestable Locke came. Ever since he arrived, Halen Vera's gaze toward him no longer held any trace of a smile.

'Why did I have to encounter such a genius?' Anglon's heart was full of jealousy. 'Damn it. The wizard secret realm is so dangerous, it would be great if Locke died in there.'

'But his combat power is so formidable, even I can't beat him, so he definitely won't die in there either.'

'Damn it.'

'How the hell can I deal with him?' Anglon felt despair. He seemed completely no match for Locke.

Going hard, he couldn't beat him.

Going soft, with Halen Vera around, the one suffering losses would definitely be him.

Before leaving, Locke glanced at Anglon, his eyes containing coldness, because the Omen Mandrake Vines had just turned red. Although it was only for an instant and the red color disappeared again, Anglon had undoubtedly felt hostility toward him for a moment.

And he had never shown mercy to enemies.

It was just that Anglon was still a white wizard. He could casually kill black wizards, but if he casually killed white wizards, he himself would become a black wizard.

Locke turned and left Halen Vera's office.

Anglon looked at the cold gaze Locke gave before leaving, and he suddenly felt somewhat afraid, even taking half a step back.

That gaze just now...

Anglon thought fearfully and uneasily.

Halen Vera turned his head to look at the silent Anglon, displeasure flashing through his eyes, his fingers impatiently tapping the table. "Anglon, weren't you going to report your article to me? Talk about it now."

"Hmm? What are you spacing out about? I'm very busy, Anglon."