Wizard: Unlimited Profession Slots

Chapter 1224: Chapter 496: Little Mare (Part 2)

"In the ordinary environment of the outside world, with my current vast magic power and the special requirements of the Core of Contradiction, achieving a twenty-fold compression is likely to take hundreds of years."

This calculation filled him with deep anxiety.

A hundred years might not be too long for an ordinary Wizard.

But for him, facing the threat of the era’s restart, it was an unbearable luxury.

However, here with Nari, this time could be greatly reduced.

The special chaotic environment could provide a "lubricant" for magic power compression, making the originally painful and slow process relatively smooth.

"Mom..."

Ron looked at Nari, his voice carrying a sense of probing:

"If I focus on cultivation here, how long would it take to achieve twenty-fold magic power compression?"

Nari’s eyes lit up, sensing the hint in Ron’s words:

"With your current magic power and the cultivation environment here with me... about ten to fifteen years."

Her tentacles waved excitedly in the water:

"Sweetie, do you want to cultivate here with mom for a long time? Mom is so happy!"

Ten to fifteen years, though still a long time span, was an acceptable choice compared to the hundred years outside.

Plus, considering the increased compression difficulty brought by the Core of Contradiction, a conservative estimate was about twenty years.

Furthermore, this was only the basic requirement to reach the level of a Great Wizard.

If he wanted a higher safety margin, reaching the magic power compression level of the Wizard King, the time would extend accordingly.

"But..."

Although Ron seemed visibly moved, he still mentioned his next plans:

"I have some external commitments to fulfill. I promised Great Wizard Vinard to assist in research at his Otherworld base within half a year."

Upon mentioning Vinard, Nari’s excitement noticeably cooled.

Of course, she knew Vinard’s significance.

Refusing such an invitation from a Great Wizard would be unwise for Ron’s future development.

"Besides..."

Ron continued explaining his thoughts:

"Exploration of the Otherworld holds significant importance for me. There are many unique resources and knowledge there that can’t be found in the Main World or the Abyss."

"If I can achieve some key breakthroughs in the Otherworld, it might provide new ideas and methods for my cultivation."

This rational analysis was something Nari could certainly understand; she knew better than anyone the importance of diversified development.

But understanding was one thing; the emotional reluctance was unavoidable.

"Then... how long do you plan to be away, my sweetie?"

Nari’s voice became cautious:

"Mom has waited so long to see you again, it’s hard to part so soon..."

Her tentacles drifted unconsciously toward Ron, wanting to touch but not daring to get too close:

"Since we last parted, mom has been counting the days each day, calculating when you would come back to see mom..."

This straightforward expression of emotion filled Ron with a warmth and a heavy sense of responsibility.

Though Nari possessed terrifying power enough to shake the Abyss, she still longed for love like a child when it came to emotional matters.

"I’ll try to keep this trip short."

Ron could only make a somewhat uncertain promise:

"Once I go back, I should be able to handle all external matters at once. Then, I’ll focus on magic power compression cultivation with you."

This promise made Nari’s eyes light up again.

"Really? You’re not deceiving mom, are you, sweetie?"

"Of course not."

Ron nodded firmly:

"Time is too precious for me, I can’t waste it on irrelevant social activities.

Focusing on cultivation and enhancing my strength as quickly as possible is most important."

Hearing this assurance, Nari’s mood finally stabilized.

Though still reluctant, she could understand Ron’s choice and was willing to endure the temporary pain of separation for the sake of her child’s future.

"Then... mom will wait again."

She tried to make her voice sound stronger:

"Sweetie, go take a walk outside, mom will prepare a better cultivation environment for you here."

When Ron walked out of the palace, he noticed Nari’s domain undergoing remarkable transformations as she gained rationality.

What was once a barren chaotic seabed now presented a strange yet harmonious vitality.

In a corner of the garden, he saw several "Newborn Beasts."

These once timid transparent creatures were now leisurely swimming in the water.

Their eyes no longer held fear, replaced instead by a serene contentment.

These Newborn Beasts even seemed to gather periodically around a specially designed collection device, voluntarily shedding purification tears.

Those tears were collected and refined into incense with calming effects.

"Voluntary offering..."

Ron observed this ingenious symbiotic system:

"Nari didn’t force them, but altered the environment to make them feel safe and content.

In such a state, they naturally wish to provide the necessary materials."

This method is more efficient than forced plunder and more sustainable.

Beside the collection device, a familiar figure was busy at work.

It was the "Explorer One" golem he had once crafted on a whim.

Having played a role in the battles at the Chaos Arena, it seemed Nari had refurbished it again.

"Master."