The most powerful wizard in the magic world

"Today's experiment will only disrupt my plans." He said to himself, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, but he couldn't help but pursed them.

At this time, he noticed that there were several people chatting in the cafe in front of him, and their voices were sometimes high and sometimes low. It seemed that they were several young apprentices and several teachers, and their conversation was mixed with laughter. Gerling couldn't help but stop and look at this corner.

"Have you heard? There is a new discovery in today's experiment!" A thin apprentice said mysteriously, with excitement flashing in his eyes.

"What new discovery?" another apprentice asked curiously, holding a cup of steaming coffee in his hand.

“I heard that using new chemical reagents can improve our work efficiency and even support more complex conversions.” The apprentice couldn’t wait to share, his voice tinged with pride.

"Wow, is this true? Will this be another failed attempt?" The teacher in charge of the experiment asked half-doubtfully while drinking coffee.

"I dare to bet this time! If it is really as they say, our work will become a lot easier." The thin apprentice's eyes revealed strong expectations.

At this moment, Gerling's heart suddenly tightened. He learned that the experiment was closely related to his own secret plan. Amid the excited discussion, his heart was filled with mixed emotions. No matter how well he disguised himself, such information would eventually expose him at some point.

At this moment, the apprentices' conversation was interrupted by the sound of hurried footsteps. A serious-looking lecturer walked in from the door. There was a rare hint of anger on his face, and he was obviously dissatisfied with the playfulness of these young people.

"What is the purpose of discussing experiments here? Don't you remember that science is a serious matter, not just idle chat after dinner!" The lecturer's voice hovered in the space, instantly suppressing the liveliness in the cafe.

Gerlin frowned slightly, thinking that the arrival of this lecturer was exactly the reason why he needed to leave as soon as possible. He turned his head and walked towards the exit, but unexpectedly bumped into an apprentice.

"Hey, Gellin? Why are you here today?" The apprentice's gaze instantly turned over, causing Gellin's panicked heart to instantly tighten.

"Oh, I'm just passing by, nothing special." Gerling tried to stay calm and smiled faintly.

"Passing by? Aren't you going to join our discussion? This new discovery is truly amazing!" The apprentice became interested, his voice as enthusiastic as fire.

"I..." Gerling thought quickly, the alarm bells in his heart rang, and he said casually, "I have other projects to work on. I definitely don't have time."

"What a pity! I thought you would be interested in this topic." The apprentice's voice was a little disappointed, but he soon regained his interest. "You must come next time. When we make some achievements, you will be surprised!"

"Okay, let's discuss this together next time we have a chance." Gerlin smiled, feeling very annoyed. He said goodbye to the apprentice and hurried out of the cafe.

The fresh air outside seemed to wash away his nervousness. Walking on the cobblestone street, Gellin thought to himself. Although his disguise was successful, the news of the experiment made him hesitate. The unpredictable situation threatened his little secret, and greater challenges were still to come.

Just as he was about to turn a corner, a clear voice called out from behind him. "Gerlin! Wait a minute!"

He stopped and felt his heart sink. Could it be the apprentice again? He touched his short blond hair unconsciously and turned around to see a woman wearing a blue robe with her hair draped over her shoulders. It was Almina, a famous female chemistry student in the academy. The two had known each other for many years. Although they didn't communicate much, they had established a wonderful trusting relationship.

"What are you doing here?" Almina smiled slightly, with a questioning look in her eyes. Her smile was like a breeze, and the tension in Gerlin's heart was slightly relieved.

"I . . . just went out for a walk and enjoyed the sunshine," Gerling answered, trying to sound natural.

"Take a walk? I thought you were conducting your experiment secretly." Almina's eyes flickered, as if she had noticed something from his facial expression.

"How could that be!" Gerlin smiled helplessly, but he was secretly anxious in his heart.

Almina frowned slightly, seemingly unconvinced. She looked past him in the direction of the cafe and said softly, "Then you have to be careful. There are rumors in the academy recently that some people are secretly adjusting the experimental data." She turned around, her eyes full of concern, "If you need any help, just tell me."

He felt a surge of warmth and gratitude in his heart. He instinctively wanted to tell her about his troubles, but he swallowed it back.

"Thank you, Almina. I'll pay attention." After he finished speaking, he felt a little panic in his heart, and then he wanted to change the subject, "By the way, how is your latest project going?"

"Not bad. I've been researching a new type of catalyst recently, and the effect is surprisingly good." Almina was in high spirits, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "I heard that it can greatly increase the reaction rate. I really want to apply it to experiments as soon as possible!"

Hearing her words, Gerling's heart was slightly shocked. Although he did not say it explicitly, he knew in his heart that if he could obtain such a catalyst, his experiment might be successful.

"That's right, Almina. If you need help, maybe I can give you some ideas." Gerlin said half-believingly.

"Of course, you're welcome to help." Almina responded with a smile, and then asked curiously: "What do you think of the new findings of the experiment?"

"Well... I think the world is changing too fast, and many things always make me feel a little worried." There was anxiety hidden in Gerling's words, and he tried hard to control his tone.

"No matter what, stay calm and respond rationally. Moreover, science is a process of continuous exploration. There is no need to demand perfection in one go." Almina's voice was calm and firm, as if to give him a little courage.

"You're right." Gerlin nodded, but his heart was still heavy. Looking at her determined eyes, he secretly wondered how he could better deal with the upcoming challenges.