The most powerful wizard in the magic world

As night fell, the aura of hostile forces quietly surged in the depths of the forest. The moonlight cast a faint silver glow through the treetops. Gerlin sat quietly on a boulder, thinking about the situation at hand. The enemy's recent movements made him feel stressed, especially the naivety and ignorance of those apprentices, as if they really believed that they could exchange "Gerlin Water" for contribution points and obtain the powerful power he possessed.

"Lord Gerlin, what do you think of these apprentices' ideas?" A thin apprentice was holding a tattered book. Although he did not fully understand the contents of the book, he could not wait to express his views.

"Al." Gerlin's voice was low and majestic. "What do you think these apprentices are thinking? Do they really understand what 'Gerlin Water' means?"

Al looked up, trying to find the answer from Gerlin's eyes. "They think that as long as they gather enough contribution points, they can gain power. I don't think this is groundless."

"You are wrong. They only see the temptation on the surface and are not aware of the danger at all." Gerlin frowned slightly and looked into the distance at the dark jungle. "Real power can never be exchanged for chips."

Another apprentice nearby, named Rick, who was young but quite aggressive, interrupted and said, "But, Lord Gerling, if we don't meet their needs, will they become angry and even attack us in return?"

"Angry? What can they use to fight back?" Gerlin sneered, his eyes sharp. "They don't even know the true power of 'Gerlin Water', how can they defeat me?"

Al hesitated for a moment before finally speaking: "My Lord, perhaps we can use this innocence to channel the energy of our apprentices and make them work for us?"

"Guide? Do you mean to turn their power into our umbrella of protection?" Gerlin's expression was a little complicated. "No, it's to let them be used by the strongest, which will eventually hurt themselves."

"But if we don't do this, they may try other means, leading to unnecessary conflicts." Rick was a little uneasy. After all, in his heart, Garlin was an unshakable existence, but the threat of the enemy was also always there.

As expected, the apprentices' desire for the "Gerlin Water" did not diminish, but intensified under the instigation of hostile forces. A few days later, the apprentices quietly gathered together and tried to find a way to gain their own power.

"We need to find alternative resources and gather enough contribution points as soon as possible!" An apprentice named Keel gritted his teeth, his eyes flashing with desire, "Otherwise we will be put in a weak position!"

"But I heard that the power of those white wizards is terrible. If our intentions are exposed, wouldn't we be seeking our own death?" another apprentice asked timidly.

"Stupid fellow!" Kiel seemed to be enraged. "Although they are powerful, they should be looked down upon just because of our pursuit. We can't just sit there and wait for death!"

At this time, Al sneaked in secretly, wanting to understand their true thoughts. He had a deep respect for Gerling in his heart and would never let these apprentices die. "I understand your thoughts, but this road is full of thorns." Al tried to give them guidance.

"If you're scared, then don't get involved!" Kil curled his lips, obviously not wanting to accept Al's advice.

"Al, why do you always come to persuade us? We are fighting for our future!" another apprentice responded angrily.

"I'm not advising you to give up, but I'm reminding you of the danger of this road! 'Water of Gerlin' is not that simple, have you thought about the consequences?" Al's voice became louder as he became increasingly agitated.

"Consequences? It seems that our current situation is good, right?" Keel's eyes were red, and he exuded a challenging aura. "We have no choice!"

The conflict intensified, and the surrounding apprentices began to respond, and the atmosphere became more tense. Suddenly, a silver figure flashed out from the trees. It was Gerlin, and his appearance brought all the arguments to an abrupt end.

"Your arguments disappoint me." Gerling's voice was as loud as thunder in the night sky, and his eyes were as sharp as a hawk, making people dare not look directly at him. "There is nothing wrong with pursuing power, but if you let others use it for your own benefit, you will be courting death."

"You will give us strength, Lord Gerling, we just want to find a path!" Kil tried to argue, but his voice was uneasy.

"Do you truly have a desire for power in your hearts, or are you simply afraid of the unknown?" Gerlin's eyes were like a lamp, illuminating everyone in the darkness.

"I..." Kiel stammered, completely speechless.

"Stop talking, Kiel." Rick advised calmly, "Lord Gerling certainly has his considerations. If we continue to remain in ignorance, the result will only be more tragic."

"The title of ignorance is important." Gerling suddenly became gentle, his eyes like lightning, "If you continue to pursue blindly, I will not let anyone get the power. Only after going through the test can you find your true self in the power."

"What is our test?" Kiel's face showed anticipation and anxiety, a face intertwined with desire and fear.

"It's about whether you can break free from the shackles of your values ​​and whether you can bravely face the real enemy - that is not me, but the fear in your heart." Gelling crossed the invisible obstacle and approached the apprentices.

"But we are just a group of apprentices!" a voice protested.

"That's why I'm here, teaching you to tap your potential. Power belongs to the brave." Gerlin's tone began to soften, and his eyes seemed to hold a hint of expectation.

"We are willing to accept the test!" Al was the first to raise his hand, and his firm voice spread to everyone's ears.

"We are willing to do so too! As long as we can gain strength, we will do it even if it means going through numerous hardships and dangers!" Apprentices responded one after another. The fear and confusion they once had suddenly disappeared, replaced by confidence and determination.

"Very good." Gerling smiled slightly, like a flower that finally saw the sun. He extended his hand, as if lighting a candle of hope for these young hearts, "Then, from today on, you are my apprentices, real apprentices!"