Chapter 273: Chapter 273: Arcane Master Association

Duke organized three thick stacks of parchment. The content inside included “Starlight Meditation Potion (Improved Version) Optimization Plan”, “Water Shield Technique (Energy Absorption Characteristic Version) Magic Model Reconstruction Analysis”, and “Whispering Echo Potion’s Magic Amplification Improvement Plan”.

He carefully placed these three documents into a specially crafted leather folder with anti-peep and moisture-proof features, then left Black Sail for Harbor City.

The Harbor City branch of the Arcane Master Association was a grand and majestic stone structure, blending classical arch structures with rune arrays shimmering with arcane brilliance, highlighting the weight of knowledge and the mystery of power.

Beneath the massive archway, wizards dressed in various robes and adorned with different levels of badges were coming and going, with the air filled with the faint scent unique to parchment and ink.

Duke adjusted his plain black wizard’s robe and walked inside; the hall was spacious, the lofty dome suspended high with gentle light pouring down from the dome embedded with glowing crystals.

In the center was a huge circular consultation desk, behind which sat several staff members clad in standard gray robes of the Arcane Master Association.

Duke approached a middle-aged female staff member who seemed relatively free.

“Hello, may I submit new arcane research results for certification and points application here?” Duke’s voice was calm and clear.

“Yes, young wizard sir,” the staff member smiled, “If this is your first visit, you’ll need to provide some identity verification for registration, then specify the type of research results you’re submitting.”

Duke then presented his Black Sail Badge, which was something that could directly verify his identity.

The staff member, upon seeing the Black Sail emblem, took out a crystal-made device and recorded Duke’s identity information before proceeding to register his identity information.

Any wizard could register at the Arcane Master Association, and after accumulating a hundred arcane master points, they could apply to become a Level 1 Arcanist.

By passing the arcane master certification meeting, one could become a true Level 1 Arcanist.

The arcane master certification meeting was set up to prevent anyone from using someone else’s research results to gain arcane master points and then directly become an arcanist just because they had enough points.

Adding a certification meeting phase could prevent such situations to some extent; if the results were not their own research, a few questions at the certification meeting would expose them.

After waiting for over ten minutes, Duke’s identity registration was completed, and he received his own arcane master badge.

The arcane master badge bore the emblem of a book, with its cover still bare, signifying that Duke was not yet even a Level 1 Arcanist.

If it were a Level 1 Arcanist, there would be a star on the cover, two stars for Level 2 Arcanist, and so on.

The type of badge Duke held was possessed by many wizards and was not unusual; having at least one star was necessary to be considered a true arcanist.

After confirming the information, the staff member asked, “Mr. Duke, what research results would you like to submit?”

“Three results,” Duke placed the document bag on the counter. “Firstly, a comprehensive improvement plan for the Secondary Potion, Starlight Meditation Potion, involving core formula optimization and refining process innovation, with significantly enhanced effects, and I believe the improvement is substantial enough to establish a new, superior standard for Secondary Potions. Secondly, a modified model of the Secondary Spell, Water Shield Technique, which adds and solidifies the energy absorption characteristic, significantly enhancing its defense efficiency.”

“The last one is the Whispering Echo Potion, which I have significantly optimized and improved, greatly enhancing its magic amplification effect.”

The staff member was momentarily stunned by Duke’s account, then began writing continuously on a document, mainly recording the types and directions of these materials.

She then wrote three seals, each seal containing relevant information for each document, which she affixed to the corresponding document bag.

“Mr. Duke, I will submit these materials for review; you can leave your Wizard’s Mark, and once we have the results, our Arcane Master Association will have someone contact you through the Wizard’s Mark,” the staff member said.

She was not responsible for subsequent contact, but only for registration, registration, and other such tasks.

Duke nodded and left his Wizard’s Mark on a blank marking engraving slab.

The staff member then placed this slab into a separate document bag, wrote much information on it, and put it together with the other documents.

Following this, all Duke needed to do was wait for news.

The review process for these research results involves a series of procedures and takes some time, which is variable.

Duke wasn’t impatient; after completing these tasks, he returned to Black Sail to continue leveling up the mastery of curse magic.

…

Five days later.

[Illusion Technique level up, free attribute points +1]

[Illusion Technique: LV5 (Characteristic: Shifting Form and Position)]

[Shifting Form and Position: Can swap positions with your illusion at any time]

Duke stood in an open area on the deserted island, in front of him was someone identical to himself, an illusion conjured through his curse magic, Illusion Technique.

The illusion itself has no physical form, merely appearing identical to the real person.

After grinding this secondary spell to maximum level, he gained the Shifting Form and Position characteristic. With a thought, his physical body was already at the position of the illusion, and where he originally stood had now transformed into the illusion.

From an external perspective, the process was invisible; all that is seen are two individuals facing off, with seemingly nothing happening.

The illusion could be manipulated by Duke at will; unless others specifically deciphered it with their Spiritual Power, it was difficult to differentiate.

However, Duke didn’t particularly care about this spell; its practicality was limited, and it was just a means to acquire free attribute points.

Upon maxing out Illusion Technique, the remaining five curse magics were also maxed, and the free attribute points accumulated to seven.

Meanwhile, Duke’s Wizard’s Mark received some news; a wizard named Caroline requested to add his Wizard’s Mark.

After approval, the other party messaged, “Mr. Duke, the results of your submitted research at the Arcane Master Association are now available; you may visit the Arcane Master Association to complete the procedures.”

After conversing with her, Duke discovered that Caroline was a wizard specifically responsible for liaison at the Arcane Master Association.

He hadn’t expected the results from the Arcane Master Association’s side to be available in just a few days; their efficiency was much faster than anticipated, seemingly indicating high work efficiency.

Duke then once again left Black Sail for the Arcane Master Association in Harbor City.

He once again crossed through the grand arch of the Harbor City Arcane Master Association, proceeding familiarly toward the central consultation desk.

As he was about to inquire about Caroline’s location, a clear and pleasant voice came from his side:

“Mr. Duke?”

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