The most powerful wizard in the magic world

"Gerlin, what are you researching?" A clear voice suddenly came from behind him, interrupting his thoughts. It was his good friend Meili, with a teasing smile on her face. It seemed that she was here to make trouble again.

"I'm studying wind magic, Meili," Gerlin replied nonchalantly, still concentrating on the book in his hand. "You know, I hope to master those advanced spells as soon as possible."

Meili tilted her head and patted her forehead in surprise. "Wow, you are the most hardworking apprentice I have ever seen! But have you ever thought that you can't truly understand magic just by relying on book knowledge?"

"Of course, I will practice it." Gerlin finally raised his head and looked at Meili. His eyes were firm, as if he was fighting against her doubts. "But this book describes in detail how to guide magic and techniques, which is really helpful."

"You are always like this, obsessed with books. In fact, the secret of magic lies not only in spells and power, but also in the integration of mind and nature." Meili sighed slightly. She walked calmly to Gerlin and pointed to a passage in the book. "Look here. A true wizard knows how to feel the flow of the wind instead of simply casting magic."

Garlin narrowed his eyes, feeling somewhat dissatisfied, but unable to refute. He knew that what Meili said made sense, but his ambition in his heart kept driving him to pursue more extreme power.

"I understand what you mean, Mary. But in this highly competitive environment, I must improve my abilities as quickly as possible in order to gain a foothold in the academy." He said in a firm tone, with a fiery light in his eyes.

Meili looked at Gerlin and couldn't help but feel a little worried. She knew the pressure on his shoulders. As a third-class apprentice, Gerlin not only had to face competition from his peers, but also had to fight for a place in front of his mentor.

"Don't be too impatient, Gerlin. Combining practice with theory is the most effective way to learn." Meili advised softly, "How about I accompany you to the spell practice area?"

Gerlin looked at the book in his hand hesitantly, and finally, he closed the book and nodded. "Well, life is more than just the magic book in front of me. I also need more practical experience."

The two left the basement and walked towards the spell practice area. On the way, Meili trotted as she walked, her voice crisp, "I heard that there will be new apprentices coming to the practice area today. This is a good opportunity to meet new friends!"

Gerlin was slightly stunned. Although he didn't like socializing, he still asked, "New apprentice? Is there anything special about him?"

"Of course! They have all just entered the academy with dreams and passion. Their excitement will make you feel fresh and perhaps inspire you to re-examine your goals." Mary blinked, feeling a little yearning when she thought of those energetic newcomers.

As they approached the practice area, they heard laughter and arguments from afar. Several apprentices gathered together, discussing something with great interest. Meili pulled Gerling's sleeve and said excitedly, "Come on, let's go over and take a look!"

Gerlin slowly let go of his guard and followed Meli. Among the crowd, there was a tall boy with a confident smile on his face who was demonstrating his magic skills, attracting everyone's attention.

"Wow, he's so powerful! What kind of magic is that?" Mary's eyes were shining with admiration.

"It's a fire bomb. He's able to control it skillfully shortly after entering school. It seems he's really talented." While observing, Gerling felt a hint of pressure.

As time went by, more and more people gathered around the boy, but Gerling's mood gradually became heavy. He never longed for praise from the outside world, but the ability shown by the other party made him realize his own shortcomings.

"What level of apprentice do you think he will be?" Mary suddenly asked, her eyes still attracted by the boy.

"That must be... a second-class apprentice." Gerlin answered reluctantly. The more he spoke, the more uncomfortable he felt. He secretly swore in his heart that he would never fall behind next time.

Mary noticed his uneasiness and patted his shoulder. "Don't be discouraged, Gerlin. Talent is important, but hard work is the foundation of magic. You also have your own strengths. Moreover, our goals are different and our efforts are in different directions."

"You're right, I will try my best!" Gerling smiled slightly, his tone revealing a high morale.

"Come on, let's find a place to practice." Mary suddenly took Gerlin's hand and walked to the corner of the practice area.

In a relatively quiet place, they found an open field. Meili encouraged them, "We can start with some simple wind spells. I'll help you."

Gerlin nodded, unable to hide his nervousness. He knew that he needed to overcome not only skills and magic, but also the uneasiness and unwillingness.

"Take a deep breath and feel the flow of the wind." Mary gently reminded him, extending her hands naturally as if embracing the air around her.

"I'll try." Gerling closed his eyes and slowly raised his hand. He tried to sense the airflow around him and tried to gather the flowing power in his palm.

Slowly, the wind whispered in his ears, as if responding to his call. Gerling felt a slight vibration, and with a sense of joy, he increased his strength.

"Don't be anxious, relax!" Mary's voice sounded in his ears, full of encouragement and concern.

A strong airflow gushed out from Gerlin's hand and flew forward, forming a small wind blade. However, it was immediately attracted by the dust floating in the air and disappeared in an instant.

"Very good, it's always like this the first time. But don't be discouraged, keep practicing!" Mary clapped excitedly, the smile on her face as bright as the sun.

"I'll try again." Gerling took a deep breath and refocused. He wanted to prove himself and to show Mary his efforts.

As he repeated his attempts, the wind blade gradually became stable, even leaving a short trail in the air. Gerling's confidence also increased, his heartbeat accelerated, and he seemed to be able to feel the pulse of nature.