163 - Progressive Faction

Lynn's inability to advance to Grand Wizard left Phillip somewhat regretful, but he quickly adjusted. After all, it was only a matter of time before Lynn's talent would lead to his promotion.

Moreover, in recent days, with the spread of the Law of Universal Gravitation, the Iyeta Academy has gained immense popularity. During this time, Lynn received over a hundred invitations to banquets and academic conferences, many of which were from top-notch schools.

Unfortunately, Lynn, with his dedication to researching new magic, had to postpone all of them.

"Do you know how people outside refer to you now?" Phillip asked jokingly.

Lynn shook his head. These past few days, he hadn't even stepped outside, let alone cared about what people were calling him.

"They're calling you the Twin Stars of Greenville" Phillip exclaimed.

The other half of the "Twin Stars," of course, referred to Ogest, the most gifted wizard in the history of the Wizard's Land. He started practising magic at the age of twelve, became an official wizard at sixteen, and ascended to Grand Wizard at twenty-four. His rapid rise was nothing short of a miracle, earning him the title of the "Star of Magic."

This also meant that, in the eyes of most, Lynn had been elevated to a level equal to Ogest.

Jenny, Elok, and Pierce gazed at Professor Lynn with admiration.

Lynn furrowed his brow. Such excessive praise wasn't a good sign. He wondered if someone was deliberately spreading this kind of news.

Just as they were discussing, there was a knock at the door.

"Professor, there's someone outside looking for you," Lydia's head popped in through the door, looking lively. "It's Master Ogest!"

Everyone in the room was momentarily stunned. They had just been talking about the great wizard, and now he was paying them a visit. Could it be a trouble?

Lynn and Phillip exchanged a glance but had no intention of turning away their unexpected guest. Instead, they asked Lydia to lead the Star of Magic to the guest room.

Three minutes later, Lynn, now dressed differently, arrived at the guest room with Phillip, Jenny, and Elok.

"Welcome to my humble abode, Master Ogest!" Lynn approached him with a smile. "I just heard from Lydia that you have something important to discuss with me?"

"Indeed," Ogest nodded, and there was a hint of a smile on his face, as if the recent rumors hadn't affected him at all.

Ogest's friendly demeanor eased Phillip's tension. While Lynn had gained significant fame and earned the appreciation of the legendary wizard Harof, they didn't want to start a conflict with Ogest, who was, after all, the Star of Magic and held considerable influence in the Wizard's Land.

"I've heard from Rol that you arrived at Iyeta Harbor from the Sekas Empire just three months ago," Ogest adjusted his expression and inquired, "I wonder how you've been observing the development in the Wizard's Land during this time?"

"In general, the academic atmosphere here is quite impressive, and in many aspects, it's much better than the Sekas Empire," Lynn pondered for a moment, drawing from his previous life's memories. He was quite sure of his answer.

Compared to Earth in his previous life, the Wizard's Land was undoubtedly still in a relatively primitive state. However, compared to the Sekas Empire, which was stuck in the late Middle Ages in terms of science, culture, and quality of life, the Wizard's Land was far more advanced.

"Is the Misty Sea really as desolate as the rumors say?" Ogest asked curiously.

"Not really," Lynn replied with a hint of sarcasm. "At least the nobles and clergy live in castles and luxurious estates. The convenience brought by divine magic is no less than that of wizardry. However, it's a privilege enjoyed by very few."

"By the way, Master Ogest, why are you suddenly asking about this?" Lynn inquired.

"Looks like you're not well-versed in the recent developments in the Wizard's Land," Ogest shook his head and explained. Due to Lynn's propositions and his actions at the academic conference, many conservative wizards who clung to their old beliefs were now more inclined to explore the world beyond the Wizard's Land, giving the previously weaker progressive faction the upper hand.

The Council had been troubled by this situation.

"So, you're here on behalf of the Council, then?" Lynn asked.

"No, I'm just here for a personal inquiry," Ogest shook his head and then calmly added, "Personally, I support the idea of opening up the Wizard's Land."

While the Wizard's Land was a massive island capable of housing over six hundred thousand people, as the number of wizards increased, resources available to each person decreased, leading to internal conflicts and intense competition.

Rol, looking forward to the conversation, turned his gaze towards Lynn. As a young and talented wizard, he was naturally part of the progressive faction, believing that wizards should be the ones to rule the world.

Remaining hidden in this small Wizard's Land was an act of weakness and timidity.

Rol believed that if Lynn and his teacher, Ogest, stood on the same side, they might influence the Council's final decision.

"How much do you know about the Holy See, our enemy?" Lynn suddenly asked.

Rol hesitated for a moment, then spoke somewhat indignantly. "The Wizard's Land has been established and developed for hundreds of years. We've researched countless extraordinary magics, capable of freezing the sea and turning mountains into plains. We've even created many invincible golems to defeat any enemy!"

Ogest, inquisitive, then asked, "What about you, Lynn? You came from beyond the Misty Sea, so you should have a better understanding than any of us."

"Unfortunately, my knowledge of the Holy See is very limited," Lynn shook his head, then continued before the impatient Rol could speak, "In my daily life, I've only interacted with bishops, which are roughly equivalent to official wizards..."

Rol's face showed his disappointment, but he allowed Lynn to finish.

"But," Lynn added, "I believe that the leaders of the Council may have a clearer understanding of the kind of enemy we're up against."