The most powerful wizard in the magic world

The old stone walls in the courtyard glowed golden in the sunset, and the dead leaves swayed among the treetops. The atmosphere of the academy exuded a sense of mystery and nostalgia, as if every brick and tile was whispering about the legends of wizards.

"Gerlin, you're back!" A clear voice sounded behind him. Gerlin turned around and saw his good friend, Liana, walking towards him with a happy smile on her face.

"I heard that you were exploring some extraordinary witchcraft outside. How was the work?" Liana said in a light tone, but in contrast to her smile, there was a hint of worry in her eyes.

"Well, the world outside is very exciting, but I still have to come back to deal with this promotion," Gellin sighed, frowning slightly, "The standard of mental power, the defensive witchcraft model, and the mysterious Gellin Water, it seems that this is really a big challenge."

Liana was slightly startled, then whispered, "It is said that the water is made of a strange essence in a narrow waterway, and can only be found on the nights with the brightest moonlight. What are your plans?"

"I plan to take a look at the waterway later. I heard some legends about it when I was outside before." Gerlin said slowly, with a hint of determination in his eyes, "But I need your help."

"Of course, I'm willing to go with you." Liana said without hesitation, as if she had expected this proposal. "But first we have to find out the key elements of the defensive witchcraft model." She came back to her senses and her expression became focused.

At night, the two young wizards gathered in a secluded corner of the academy. It was quiet all around, and the moonlight cast mottled shadows through the leaves, as if time had stopped at this moment. Gerlin was flipping through a thick ancient book with yellowed pages, and the dense text on it recorded the secrets of defensive witchcraft. Liana sat beside him, looking serious, and looked up from time to time to pay attention to Gerlin's progress.

"The model we need must be based on mental power. In theory, defensive magic will change with the caster's thoughts," Gellin whispered to himself, his fingers sliding across the pages of the book. "I mentioned a spell called 'Thinking Ring' here, which connects our imagination with reality."

Liana responded immediately: "It sounds good. This method allows us to build a defensive wall in an instant to resist the opponent's attack. However, we must ensure that our mental strength is strong enough, otherwise it will backfire."

"Indeed." Gerling sighed and closed the book, but his eyes were staring at the moonlight outside the window. "We still need more practice."

Time passed in a flash, and the next morning, sunlight shone through the windows, waking up every corner of the academy. They decided to head towards the waterway. Along the way, the students in the academy were busy with their own affairs, but Gerlin and Liana seemed particularly focused, as if they were completely immersed in the exploration they were about to undertake.

"It is said that there are many secrets hidden deep in the waterway," Liana's voice lingered in the streets and alleys, easing the tense atmosphere. "Some wizards say that the water of Gerlin can enhance spiritual power and even double the energy of the caster."

"But there are also rumors warning us not to try to challenge its absolute power." Gerlin nodded, and some scary scenes emerged in his mind: "Many wizards who were looking for the Water of Gerlin eventually got lost in the water."

"I know we have to be careful." Liana's voice was low but firm, "But if we really find it, maybe we can break all these shackles."

The sun rose higher, illuminating the road ahead. As they walked, they came to a small river surrounded by trees. The water flowed slowly and was clear to the bottom. Under the sunlight, the river water was shimmering with golden light.

"Is this the waterway?" Liana whispered in wonder, the fragrance of herbs drifting in the wind. She gently approached the river and observed every inch of the waves in the water.

"I think the real water of Gerling is hidden deep in the waterway." Gerling frowned slightly, his eyes showing a desire and fear for exploration. He touched the water surface with his finger, and the ripples beside it surged, as if responding to his arrival.

Suddenly, a low roar sounded in the woods, breaking the quiet atmosphere. Liana looked around in fear: "What's that sound?"

"We may not be the only ones looking for the Water of Gerlin." Gerlin said word by word, with vigilance and determination in his eyes. "Look around again. Better be careful."

Just then, several blurry figures appeared in front of them. They were several wizards shrouded in shadows, walking towards the waterway with serious expressions, and the atmosphere seemed extremely tense.

"Look, that wizard seems to be carrying a model of defensive magic." Liana whispered, "They should be looking for something, maybe the Water of Gerlin." Her eyes wandered between several wizards, and she already had a plan in mind.

"We can't get close rashly. If we are discovered, we will be in danger." Gerling analyzed with a thoughtful look on his face.

They quietly hid behind a big tree and observed silently. Not far away, several wizards surrounded an ancient stone tablet. The runes around the stone tablet emitted a faint light, which seemed to be emitting a mysterious charm.

"This is the entrance to the waterway. What secret are they looking for?" Gerlin muttered to himself, with a thoughtful gleam in his eyes.

Liana reminded in a low voice: "We need time to collect more information. Perhaps this can also help us understand the mystery of the Gerlin Water."

However, at this moment, something unexpected happened. A wizard in white unexpectedly looked up, as if he had noticed the two people's presence. "Is anyone there?" he asked in a cold voice, and the wizards around him immediately turned around, their eyes fixed on the two young apprentices.