A mage's journey begins with a battle mage.

Chapter 256 Napamela's Admonition

Katniss was quite conflicted. Jiang Shuzhou's contract offered excellent benefits, and apart from numerous confidentiality clauses, it had no major drawbacks. However, the fact that the workplace was in the North made her somewhat hesitant.

"What's wrong? Is there a problem?"

Seeing Katniss's hesitation, Jiang Shuzhou asked.

"Professor, my family is in the West, and the North is a bit far."

"Then you can bring them all over here, and I'll add a policy for you."

Anyway, Hamlet territory is under Jiang Shuzhou's control, and arranging someone for him is not a simple matter.

"Don't hesitate, Katniss. You're not still thinking of talking to your parents, are you?"

Seeing that Katniss was still hesitant, Jiang Shuzhou decided to give her a push.

"I've seen your file. Your family members are all ordinary people, except for your father, who was a soldier, right?"

Katniss nodded.

"Then why do you care so much about their opinions?"

"Katnis, you need to understand that from the moment you became a mage, you became the head of the household. You are the one who calls the shots in this household."

"I allow you to negotiate with me for the sake of your family and to fight for their welfare; this is a manifestation of your responsibility."

"But I won't allow you to lack your own opinions and be swayed by your family."

"I'll give you three minutes. If you still can't make up your mind, then leave."

Although Katniss is talented and strong-willed, Jiang Shuzhou would never use her if she lacked her own opinions.

In a family where the parents are capable, the children should naturally listen to them and follow the path they have laid out for them, just like Jayce.

He followed the arrangement and became the King of Scrolls, eventually becoming a mid-level alchemist. But later on, all his decisions came from his own perspective, and his parents never interfered again.

After all, Jess got into Melver through his own efforts; his parents didn't have the means to know the inside story.

Whether someone is an adult or not is not determined by age, but by whether they are independent and autonomous.

Take Jiang Shuzhou, for example. He became independent in his teens. After all, both his parents had passed away, and his grandparents were bedridden. He had no one to rely on.

"I...I agree."

Katniss understood something and resolutely signed the contract.

"That's good. Your parents will be happy to see you grow up."

After offering a word of comfort, Jiang Shuzhou smiled and accepted the contract.

Immediately afterwards, Jiang Shuzhou took out a bank card.

"This is your salary card. It's 10,000 gold coins a month. It will be deposited into your account now. You'll receive 50,000 gold coins upon joining the company."

"Don't think it's too little. After all, you're still in school. If your family wants, they can go to the territory now, and someone will take care of them."

"Once you officially join the company, your salary will be based on your abilities; the stronger your abilities, the higher your salary will be."

As was his habit, Jiang Shuzhou made a pie in the sky and left, leaving Katniss completely stunned.

That's way too extravagant!

Before even starting the official job, I already have 1 gold coins a month.

When it comes to the actual time to take office...

"So, we're colleagues now?"

Booker's voice rang out.

"Mr. Booker."

"Hey, we're colleagues. By the way, did you sign the contract?"

"Signed."

Whether it was her imagination or not, Katniss could see that the corners of Mr. Booker's mouth on his obviously weathered book cover seemed to be curving upwards a few times.

"It's good that you signed it, young lady. You've got this for life now."

After saying something cryptic, Booker coughed and continued.

"Let's go, it's time for class."

After leaving the academy, Jiang Shuzhou headed towards the Alchemy Guild.

It must be said that alchemists are incredibly efficient; they received their medals shortly after publishing their papers.

Jiang Shuzhou had a lot of magic power, so he simply teleported over there. Anyway, Melvo didn't restrict spatial abilities, otherwise walking over there would have been a bit beneath him.

Out of respect, Jiang Shuzhou obediently went inside when he reached the door.

Melvo's Alchemy Guild wasn't as sophisticated as Akamia's; it had a very simple Starry Sky Dome. This was probably Pamela's favorite thing, so any large Alchemy Guild would definitely have one.

Actually, it's really unsophisticated. It doesn't look as good or be as practical as wriggling flesh and blood, which you can eat when you're hungry.

However, compared to the ordinary promotions in the Mage Guild, the Alchemy Guild was much more lively.

A large number of high-level alchemists and mages, as well as a whole bunch of high-level mages, made the scene incredibly lively.

There was also a platform set up above, where an old man sat.

That looks like a projection of Pamela.

Isn't this a huge extravagance?

"Young man, come here quickly."

When Pamela saw Jiang Shuzhou arrive, she greeted him with a smile.

Then, Jiang Shuzhou was teleported there.

"Sigh, if only I had discovered your talent sooner."

Napamela sighed, seemingly regretting that she hadn't taken Jiang Shuzhou as her apprentice.

"Haha, as for that matter, I just happened to have some inspiration and happened to produce some results."

Jiang Shuzhou said modestly, as was his habit.

"It's not easy for a place like that to produce a genius like you."

Napamela remarked.

"What do you mean?"

Jiang Shuzhou sensed something was amiss.

"You're what you call a player, right?"

"..."

WC, box!

Jiang Shuzhou dared not speak.

"Look how scared you are! You're just a visitor from another world. Do you know that I'm not from the main plane either?"

"Back then, I was unexpectedly swept into the main plane by a spatial storm. At that time, it was a near-death experience..."

Napamela's eyes were filled with memories.

"Back then, before the Second Magic War, I was a magic network mage. I could only cast a few spells each day, and every night I would think about how to arrange the spell slots for the next day."

"Back then, I was so worried that I was losing my hair. There were never enough spell slots, and I also had to copy spell scrolls to make money."

"Later, Roland came and revealed the technique of casting spells offline, which freed me from this anxiety."

"Later, I fought in the Second Magic War and eventually became a legend."

"The moment I became a legend, I opened the Astral Gate to find my homeland."

"And what happened? By the time I found my hometown, my family was long gone. Hundreds of years had passed, and all my relatives and friends were gone."

"Sigh, you've never experienced that kind of situation."

"So after saying all this, I still want to tell you to cherish your time, and also, don't forget your family. After all, they may be the only warmth on your path to seeking truth."

Napamela began to persuade her.

Jiang Shuzhou remained silent.

"You don't need to hide the fact that you're a player. It's nothing new. I guarantee you'll be fine."