Wizard: Unlimited Profession Slots Chapter 1184 - 484: Settling the "Debt"_2

Edwin, Laku, and Patty quickly stepped aside upon hearing this, waiting at a sufficiently distant location.

They are smart people and can sense that this conversation is not suitable for outsiders to hear.

At the same time, they are reassessing Ron’s true status within the Conquest Faction.

"To make the Tower Master pay such a price for a rescue..."

Edwin pondered to himself:

"It seems Ralph’s value far exceeds our previous understanding."

Laku recalled some rumors his Master Salamanda had mentioned:

"It’s said that the cost of activating the Teleportation Array of the Crown Clan just once is enough to bankrupt a great family..."

Although the three were quite far away, they could all feel the heavy atmosphere emanating from the core area of the conversation.

"Moreover, the fact that you fell into such danger was due to your own choices."

Cassandra’s tone became sharper, cutting to the core of the issue:

"No one forced you to participate in this Elemental Night, no one made you take risks beyond your capabilities."

A hint of disappointment showed in her eyes:

"As a Wizard, you should understand the importance of risk assessment."

This criticism weighed far heavier than any angry roar.

Ron understood that Cassandra’s words were entirely true.

Although he came to the Quicksand Lands for the Bloodline Awakening, participating in this competition was indeed his own decision.

Moreover, after noticing the abnormality of the ceremony, he had the opportunity to retreat but chose to press on.

"I understand, Tower Master."

He said sincerely, with no trace of equivocation or excuse in his voice:

"This time, it was indeed my oversight, and I’ve caused you trouble."

"Trouble?" Cassandra sneered:

"If it were just trouble, I wouldn’t have intervened at all."

She turned and looked at the battlefield debris, her eyes sweeping over the scattered Dragon Bone Fragments and twisted Elemental Crystals:

"You are the core figure of our plans, Ron.

Your safety is crucial to the future strategic layout of the Conquest Faction, and involves the life and death of countless people."

"We need to settle our accounts."

Saying this, she turned back, her gaze sharp.

"So, how do you need me to compensate for this cost?"

Ron raised his head, meeting Cassandra’s eyes directly.

Since Cassandra chose to openly discuss the cost, he should respond with the same candor.

Cassandra nodded, clearly approving of his reaction:

"Good, it seems you’ve learned something important tonight."

She lightly caressed her chin:

"Remember what I said after treating Eve before?

Besides allowing you to select treasures from the Crown Clan’s treasury, I also promised to repay you when the opportunity arose."

Ron nodded, he certainly remembered that conversation.

"This rescue operation has just offset that personal debt."

Cassandra said calmly: "From now on, let’s consider that aspect settled between us."

For Wizards, owing a personal debt is often more burdensome than owing a Magic Stone.

Because the standard for repaying personal debts is often vague and tends to appreciate over time.

"Additionally."

Her tone became more serious:

"In the upcoming ’peaceful transformation’ plan, you must cooperate fully.

Not as repayment for this rescue, but as a reasonable return on my investment this time."

Saying this, the Witch’s voice took on an undeniable authority:

"The various risks I assumed to protect you need to be balanced by your technical contributions.

This is an investment, and I expect to see corresponding returns."

Although Cassandra’s cold demeanor was oppressive, this clear interest relationship was more reliable than false warmth.

At least in this system, Ron knew his position, knew the other’s expectations, and knew how to maintain this collaborative relationship.

In the distance, Dean Salamanda hurried over with a team from the Sand Sea School.

"Tower Master." He respectfully greeted Cassandra:

"Thank you very much for your timely support, without your intervention, the consequences would have been unimaginable."

"It was within the scope of my duties." Cassandra’s response was succinct:

"Ron is an important researcher of the Conquest Faction, ensuring his safety aligns with our overall interests."

"The Elemental Night is hereby concluded." She announced:

"The follow-up tasks are left to you, including site cleaning, treatment of the wounded, and related report writing."

"Understood, Tower Master." Salamanda immediately stated:

"I will arrange a dedicated investigation team to make a detailed record of this incident."

"Especially focus on documenting the violations by the Life Tree School." Cassandra’s tone turned stern:

"Their use of academic exchange as a guise for large-scale human experiments gravely violates the basic rules of the Wizard World."

"I want to see a complete evidence document within a week, which will serve as our crucial basis for prosecuting them in the Court of Truth."

After handling administrative matters, Cassandra turned to Ron, her expression becoming more focused.

"Your Bloodline Awakening seems quite successful." She commented succinctly:

"In some sense, this is the only satisfactory gain from this chaotic action."

Ron could hear the undertones of her words.

Though they successfully stopped the large-scale ceremony of the Life Tree School, the actual gains for the Conquest Faction from this incident were rather limited.

A massive amount of resources were expended for support, but the return was primarily in the form of intelligence value and research samples.