Wizard: Start with Biological Transformation to Grind Experience novel Chapter 45

Chapter 45: 012: Rumors and Gossip

Graham handed over a Magic Stone Bag as a meeting gift, but Lynch still didn’t accept it, even though he knew it contained thousands, maybe even tens of thousands of Magic Stones.

The main issue was that this person didn’t seem very reliable.

Lynch thought it best to remain cautious when dealing with unreliable people. Better not to grow too close, lest anything happen in the future and drag him into trouble. After all, people like this were often useless at everything except stirring up trouble.

But Graham seemed determined to befriend him. He looked like someone who wouldn’t leave unless Lynch accepted his gift.

With no other choice, Lynch symbolically selected an item from this small mountain of resources and equipment. It was a Biological Culture Dish, something that could come in handy for experiments. Its price wasn’t particularly high, probably only worth about a hundred Magic Stones, making it an appropriately modest meeting gift.

"Lynch, my brother! From now on, if you encounter any trouble, come to me right away. Cross mountains of blades, dive into boiling oil—Graham guarantees he won’t even flinch!"

Yawn~

Watching Graham, who was pounding his chest so loudly it sounded like fireworks, all Lynch wanted was to send him off quickly and get some sleep.

He was utterly exhausted!

...

The next morning, Shadow Square.

The air was filled with the fresh scent of earth and leaves. Early-rising Fairies had already gone deep into the Forest to gather morning dew. On Shadow Square, a light mist lingered, shrouding the mysterious area in a veil of hazy beauty.

"Yawn~"

Standing in the square, Lynch let out a massive yawn, rubbing his sleepy eyes. Even though he’d slept seven or eight hours the previous night, he still felt inexplicably tired.

It seemed that apart from studying Magic and pursuing Cultivation, he couldn’t muster any energy for anything else.

"Silly boy!"

The plump Subaru appeared out of nowhere behind him, clapping a hand on Lynch’s shoulder and teasing, "Yawning so much this early in the morning—what were you up to last night? If the results come out in a bit and they make you give a speech, won’t it be embarrassing?"

"Hahaha!"

Before Lynch could reply, Carl burst into laughter. "Keep dreaming! Passing the assessment is hard enough, and you think you’ll be chosen as a role model?"

Lynch had never gone into detail about the progress of his task, yet both Carl and Subaru subconsciously lumped him into their group of assumed failures.

After all, in their eyes, the assessment this time was way too difficult. If they didn’t stand a chance, Lynch—who they considered clueless and lucky in his occasional successes—certainly wouldn’t either...

Subaru rolled his eyes. "You jinx! No one’ll think you’re mute if you just keep quiet. You might not want to pass, but some of us actually care!"

Carl sneered, "You, who couldn’t even bring back the essential quest items, think you’ll pass? If someone like you passes the assessment... then... then... then so will I!"

Subaru retorted, "You wish! Picking up scraps and thinking it counts—keep dreaming, fat chance!"

"You damned chubby oaf..."

For some reason, the two began quarreling again. Lynch pinched the bridge of his nose, debating whether to step in and mediate.

However, a voice laced with hostility abruptly called out from behind him.

"Lynch!"

Turning around, Lynch saw a young man walking toward him.

The boy looked about the same age as Lynch, with brown hair and a tall, sturdy frame. His cloak was draped loosely over his shoulders, revealing a brown leather vest and black pants underneath. At his waist hung a Cross Sword, and he wore steady, powerful strides in Deer Leather Short Boots.

Raising an eyebrow, Lynch turned to face him. "What’s the matter, Adam?"

The boy’s name was Adam, a fellow apprentice from the same cohort. Like Yuri, he had been an Apprentice Knight before venturing into the Wizard World, a fact reflected in the aura of a Martial Artist he exuded.

Adam’s expression was ice-cold. His fists were clenched tightly, giving off the impression that he bore a deep grudge against Lynch.

When he reached Lynch, Adam cut straight to the chase: "What exactly happened in the Corrupted Forest? How did Yuri die?"

He paused for a moment, then fixed his eyes on Lynch and growled, "Answer me!"

Lynch froze for a moment. _{freёwebnovel.com}