Even though he had decided to leave, even if Chen Heng wanted to leave, he could not immediately do so.
Right now, he was no longer by himself.
He had many businesses in the academy that he had to keep an eye on. Now that he was about to leave, he needed to make some adjustments.
As for Charlie, he needed to give him some instructions.
After all, as Chen Heng continued to grow, he had truly joined Charlie's experiments, and he could be said to be an indispensable assistant in the experiments.
Because of this, if he wanted to leave, he had to let Charlie know.
Otherwise, it would not be good.
Chen Heng spent some time dealing with these matters.
As for Charlie, it was fine.
Because of how much he valued Chen Heng, Charlie did not put on any airs in front of Chen Heng. He was very calm towards Chen Heng's request, and he easily agreed to it.
"It's not bad that you want to leave for a while."
Looking at Chen Heng, Charlie smiled, "The situation has been quite chaotic recently, so leaving right now might not be a bad choice.
"Come to think of it, even if you don't want to leave, you will have to leave after a while."
"Hm?"
Hearing Charlie's words, Chen Heng could not help but feel surprised.
Looking at him like this, Charlie did not say much and directly explained, "It's because of the academy."
"Recently, because of the war, a large number of apprentices have left the academy."
"Because of the lack of Apprentices, many places in the academy have stopped operating.
"So, some time ago, Ariel specially called for a meeting, preparing to repatriate all the remaining acolytes in the academy and temporarily seal the academy."
"In other words, even if you don't leave now, you will have to leave after the academy is sealed.
"I see …"
Hearing this, Chen Heng nodded, understanding what Charlie was saying.
Even though the war had not reached here yet, the effects were already quite evident.
Many Apprentices were afraid of the upcoming war, so they had left this region.
The departure of many Apprentices affected the academy's operations.
After all, under normal circumstances, many of the academy's businesses required a large number of Apprentices to operate.
But now, as apprentices fled the academy one after another, preparing to return to their hometowns, the daily operations of the academy were also affected.
Perhaps it was because of this that Ariel and the other higher-ups of the academy decided to temporarily close the academy for a period of time. They would only resume the operations of the academy after the storm of war was over.
After all, without a large number of Third Rank Apprentices, the academy's recruitment plans would be affected.
Or rather, even if he managed to recruit students, there wouldn't be enough apprentices to teach them.
Rather than that, it was better to temporarily seal off the city and wait for the war to end and everything to return to normal before resuming operations.
This might also be a way to avoid war.
After all, at the current stage, with the constant flow of news from the Northwest, even if it did not affect the South for the time being, the future was uncertain.
In order to prevent the Hunter's House from being dragged into this, it would be a good idea to lock down the Hunter's House.
Chen Heng immediately understood what they were thinking and realized some things.
With the lockdown of the academy, many things that could be easily obtained in the academy in the past would be difficult to obtain in the future.
This was an inevitable trend.
After all, without the academy, where many Sorcerers gathered, even if many Sorcerers wanted something, they would not be able to find it.
As for some things that could only be obtained in the academy, they would not be able to find them for a long time.
Many thoughts flashed through Chen Heng's mind before he looked at Charlie.
"In another month, the academy will announce this news. When that time comes, all of the apprentices will leave even faster."
Looking at Chen Heng, Charlie nodded and smiled, "Ed, if there's anything you need to prepare, go and do it now.
If there's anything that you can't deal with normally, you can come to me for help. "
He said this with a hint.
Chen Heng nodded and quickly understood, "I understand."
Within Charlie's laboratory, Chen Heng talked with Charlie for a long time before leaving this region.
After walking out, Chen Heng did not hesitate and went to the square from before.
The square that had been set up for the Apprentice Exchange was still there, but as most of the apprentices left, it had become quite cold and quiet, and the lively scene before had disappeared.
However, it was still alright.
The news of the academy being sealed had not spread yet, and there were still many apprentices here, which was why this place was not completely deserted.
Some apprentices walked through this region, looking quite hurried.
Because he had often taught classes over the past two years, he had met many people he was familiar with.
For example, there was a middle-aged man who was still setting up a stall not too far away.
The middle-aged man wore gray leather armor and was tall and well-built. He looked quite mighty and did not look like an ordinary Sorcerer but a Knight.
He had a bitter look on his face as he sat in front of a stall, waiting for business to come to him.
This was Yarman, the material vendor in this region.
Back then, when Chen Heng had made magic artifacts, he had bought the magic iron metal from him.
In the blink of an eye, two years had passed, and he was still setting up his stall here. It seemed that his business had become much worse.
This was not surprising.
After all, as news of the impending war had spread, there were far fewer apprentices, and the value of some materials had greatly fallen.
As a material vendor, his days were not very good; this was quite normal.
Chen Heng walked over to Yarman.
"Long time no see."
Seeing Chen Heng, Yarman's eyes lit up. The bitter look on his face disappeared and was replaced with warmth, "My dear Ed, how have you been?"
"Not bad."
Looking at Yarman, Chen Heng smiled and said softly, "What else do you have here?"
"Just like before, some magic iron metal."
Jarman said, "However, there are many things that have been demonized.
He looked at Chen Heng as he added.
Chen Heng nodded, "Not bad."
He had cooperated with Yalman many times over the years.
Yarman now had a good understanding of Chen Heng's habits.
Chen Heng did not like to enchant materials himself, and he instead liked to hire other apprentices and have them do this for him.
As time went by, Yarman decided to do this himself. Every time he sold the materials, he would first deal with them.
It was the same this time.
However, from the looks of it, his business wasn't doing very well in the near future.
Chen Heng looked around his shelves.
There were not many things on Yarman's shelves, but they had the basics.
Things like magic iron and metals were not rare here.
"What do you want?"
Looking at Chen Heng, Yarman said, "The price is negotiable."
"Have any apprentices come to buy things recently?"
Chen Heng asked as he looked around.
"None."
Yarman shook his head and did not hide anything, "Basically, none of these things are selling anymore.
"Many apprentices have left. Some of the materials are not wanted at all."
After all, not everyone is like you, Ed, and has the ability to create magic items. "
There was a trace of envy in his tone.
Indeed, even within the Sorcerer community, there were very few Sorcerers who could create magic items.
Most Wizards would also use materials like magic iron, but the things they made could not be called magic artifacts at all. They could only be considered inferior products.
Sorcerers like Chen Heng, who could create magic artifacts, were rare in the Sorcerer community.
"So it's like that."
Chen Heng nodded and sighed, but he did not say anything else.
Due to the departure of a large number of Wizards, the prices of things in Jalman had become very low.
Chen Heng picked out many things before leaving, and he prepared to go to the next place.
Before leaving, Chen Heng wanted to know what Yarman planned to do next.
"I'll stay in the academy for a few more days."
Jarman did not hesitate and directly said, "After I sell off the things I have, I plan to leave the academy and live somewhere else."
Evidently, like the other apprentices, he was also preparing to leave the academy and go to a remote place.
"Let's keep in touch."
Chen Heng nodded and did not say anything else. He only kept Yarman's contact information and where he planned to go.
Communication in this world was quite poor, but as Sorcerers, they naturally had special methods to keep in touch. It was just that it was a bit troublesome.
After chatting with Yarman, Chen Heng left and went to do some shopping.
Because he had been selling magic items before, he had accumulated a large number of magic stones.
These magic stones were not very useful to Chen Heng, and they could only be used as raw materials for setting up Sorcerer Formations.
Now, he could use them all to buy some materials.
Within the Hunter's House, there were many things that could not be found in the outside world.
Taking advantage of this time, Chen Heng planned to buy some more things.
Otherwise, after he left the academy, it would be very difficult for him to obtain more.
With that thought, he went through the entire place.
Apart from a large number of materials and potions, Chen Heng also went to the academy's library and bought a few magic skill templates.
In terms of magic skills, Chen Heng did not have much need for them.
After all, he had Charlie, a true Sorcerer, as well as the Legacy Stone that Yana had given him, so he did not have much need for magic skills.
Just what Charlie had given him and the contents of the Legacy Stone were enough for him to study for a long time.
As such, he did not have much need for magic skills.
After walking in a circle and using up most of his Demonification, Chen Heng turned and left this place.
In the next few days, he did not do much and just silently stayed in his room.
During this period of time, he had already done what he needed to do.
He had already given Charlie some instructions, and his tutoring classes were basically over.
As for the ship that he would need to leave, Charlie had already arranged for it. It was one of the earliest flights.
A few days later, Chen Heng carried his luggage and left the academy.
When he left, Charlie walked out of the laboratory and personally saw him off.
"I never thought that Lord Charlie would care about others so much."
Outside the Hunter's House, Lange looked at Charlie and then at Chen Heng and could not help but feel quite envious.
"To be treated like this by Lord Charlie, Ed, you really make one envious."
Hearing this, Chen Heng smiled and asked, "What are your plans from now on?"
"I don't have any plans."
Lange shook his head and looked in the direction that Charlie had left in before saying in a low voice, "The academy is about to close, but we can't just leave people behind.
When that time comes, I will stay here and guard the academy's gates. "
He seemed to already know what the academy's next plan was, as he spoke.
"Stay?"
Looking at Lange, Chen Heng nodded and thought to himself.
"That's right."
Lange smiled as he said, "In actuality, it's not just me.
"Ordo, Mike, and the others will also stay behind and guard the academy with me."
Even though the academy was about to close, they could not lack people to watch over it.
Otherwise, even though the Hunter's House had many Sorcerer Formations, without Sorcerers to watch over it, it would not be safe.
Without Sorcerers to watch over it, there would be many problems with the Sorcerer Formations.
This was why Lange and the others had to stay behind to watch over it.
"I wish you good luck."
Looking at Lange, Chen Heng nodded and left.
Lan Ge also smiled and waved at Chen Heng.
After walking out of the academy's gates, there were many carriages waiting outside. It seemed that they were waiting for someone.
On the way, Chen Heng often saw some Apprentices walking out, preparing to leave the academy.
"It's come to this in the end."
The bustling academy had become much more deserted in the blink of an eye. Apart from a few Apprentices, there were not many people left.
As time passed and the academy announced its closure, the situation inside would only worsen.
Sensing these changes, Chen Heng's expression was calm, but he inwardly sighed.
However, it was still alright.
The academy was only temporarily closed. After the battle ended and the situation in the Hemu region became clear, the academy would gather the Apprentices and call them back.
The deserted atmosphere was only temporary.
To Chen Heng and the other Apprentices, their departure was only temporary and was not a big deal.
After walking for a while, some of the other Apprentices recognized Chen Heng.
It was an Apprentice who had come to listen to Chen Heng's lectures in the past, and he was a First Rank Apprentice.
He recognized Chen Heng and enthusiastically invited him to go to the port.
Chen Heng agreed, and they went to the port together in his carriage.
After arriving at the port, the ship was already waiting. Once all of the Apprentices arrived, it would officially set sail.
"We'll be leaving tomorrow."
After coming to the ship and putting down his luggage, Chen Heng asked around and received this result.
After hearing the reply, he did not ask any more questions and silently went to his room. He put down his luggage and silently rested in his room while meditating.
During this period of time, there were some small incidents.
On this ship, most of the people were Apprentices or their family and friends.
Because of the region, there were many Apprentices from the Hunter's House, and many of them were familiar faces to Chen Heng.
As such, Chen Heng met many familiar people on this ship, including some Apprentices who had come to the Hunter's House with him.
For example, Zana.
Zana was also preparing to return home, and she happened to be on this ship.
After two or so years, she was now a First Rank Apprentice and had magic energy, which was quite good.
Even though her progress could not compare to Chen Heng's, compared to ordinary Apprentices, it was already quite fast.
Chen Heng could sense that her magic energy aura was not weak, and it was not something that ordinary First Rank Apprentices could compare to.
However, from how he saw it, it was only so-so.
Meeting on the ship, the two of them felt quite surprised and began to reminisce about the past.
At that moment, a sound came from outside.
"Victory belongs to us!"
A low roar sounded out from outside.
Standing on the deck, Chen Heng turned and felt magic energy ripples coming from that direction.
Large amounts of magic energy ripples came from that place, and it was not just one or two.
There were Third Rank Apprentices fighting there, and they were using magic skills.
Many people on the ship had ugly expressions on their faces when they saw this.
Only after a while did the magic energy ripples disappear, and the ship became calm again.
Following this, a black-robed middle-aged Apprentice walked onto the ship with an ashen expression and explained to the other Apprentices, "It's the Moke Sect's people. For some reason, they suddenly attacked."
After explaining to the other Apprentices, he hurriedly left, leaving the other Apprentices to think.
"The Moke Sect seems to be a small organization …"
Standing on the deck, Chen Heng sank into his thoughts, "So they've also appeared this time?"
From the looks of it, as the war continued to develop and expand, more and more Magus organisations were gradually affected, and more or less joined in the chaos.
As for what would happen next, Chen Heng did not know.
However, no matter what, it had nothing to do with Chen Heng and the others.
The next day, the ship set sail.
Looking at the port in the distance, Chen Heng's expression was calm as he silently turned.
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