Wizard: I devour the stars with swarms of insects.

Chapter 89 utilizes the [Wriggling Scales] to create a "worm armor" for himself.

By using the [Crawling Scales], you can create a "worm armor" for yourself, which will greatly enhance your protective capabilities.

When Wayne last went to Holman's family territory, he remembered that when he fought Nadeer Leeches in the sewers, he was strangled by the leech monster's tentacles.

If it weren't for the enchanted equipment [Kiss of the Mad Serpent] given to him by his mentor Morse, he would have been in serious trouble.

So, with that in mind, Wayne immediately decided to get started.

According to the instructions in the witchcraft books, the first step in cultivating five "scale seeds" is to place the scale material in a solution made of [ossification inducer] and a trace amount of [activated silver powder], and then bless it with witchcraft.

Waiting for the calcium particles and mithril ions in the solution to slowly seep into the depths of the scale structure, I began to use my mental power to guide them and construct a magical circuit within it.

The specific principle is similar to the "circuit" technology in the previous life of Blue Star, which constructs "circuit" (witchcraft) loops internally.

It guides the flow of energy, thereby achieving a union with the physical body, and can be manipulated by the mind.

"Furthermore, during implantation, an activation solution made from hibernating toad serum and trace amounts of dragon's blood grass extract is needed, and then a suitable implantation site is selected."

"Generally speaking, the implantation sites are usually in five places: the scapular region of the back, the deltoid muscles of both shoulders, and the middle of the spine."

"Because this allows for maximum coverage of the entire body, it can more quickly regenerate and extend to the attacked area to provide protection..."

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Now, as the light swept across the detailed contents recorded in the witchcraft book, Wayne muttered to himself.

"Therefore, the first thing I need to do is to prepare all the necessary chemicals and materials for the initial treatment of the 'scaled seeds'."

These materials need to be purchased from the Wizard Market within the academy.

Furthermore, some of the rare materials are not available in the local market and will likely need to be ordered from the black market and transported from other places.

And the price that needs to be paid is naturally quite high.

"It seems that my hope of never having to go to the black market again is going to be dashed again."

Wayne gave a helpless, bitter smile.

"However, these sacrifices are worthwhile for personal strengthening and becoming stronger. After all, magic stones can be earned back, but life is only once!"

So, next, the steps and various medicines and materials needed to cultivate "scale seeds" were recorded in the Hive Intelligence system.

After making a list of plans and finalizing the schedule, Wayne put aside his thoughts and temporarily set aside the matter of [Crawling Scales] until all the materials were collected before officially starting the refining process.

"Judging by the time, it should be time for me to report to the patrol team now..."

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As instructed by my mentor Morse, I need to report to the Black Forest patrol team on time at the designated time.

So, what happens next?

Wayne left the castle.

After exiting the woods, a horse-drawn carriage was waiting at the entrance.

Upon seeing his arrival, the coachman respectfully asked, "Lord Wayne, is there anything I can do for you?"

"Heading to the city of the Black Forest."

Wayne replied calmly.

This carriage was assigned to her by Isabel and was usually used to pick her up for outings.

The coachman was also an old servant who had served Isabelle's count father for a long time.

Even later, Count Isabelle encountered political turmoil, her family declined, and her territory was confiscated.

However, he did not leave and remained loyal to Isabel, working diligently and conscientiously.

After all, when it comes to matters concerning one's daily schedule, it's necessary to entrust these trustworthy "one of our own" to ensure that one's whereabouts can be kept more confidential.

Twenty minutes later, Wayne arrived at the Black Forest patrol camp by carriage.

The Black Forest Patrol's camp is located in the northeast corner of the main academy complex, and the adjacent area is within the Black Forest area.

The patrol team's barracks were scattered along the surrounding tree roots, and were surrounded by low walls made of rough bluestone, about half a person's height.

There were also stables, weapon racks, scarecrows, clotheslines, and other similar items around the area.

Upon entering the barracks, Wayne saw a tent directly in front of him with the words "Patrol Duty Room" written in several wizarding languages.

With a thought, Wayne stepped inside.

Upon entering, one would see several light brown leather scrolls hanging on the walls of the tent, which appeared to be very old.

The map depicts some of the terrain and topography of the nearby Black Forest region.

There are also some red crosses and other symbols whose meanings are unclear, but they are probably used for labeling.

On the table in front of them were two magic crystal lamps.

Behind the long table, a man dressed in a wizard's robe rested his hands on the back of the table, his boots propped up on the table.

When Wayne walked in against the light from outside, the man opposite him seemed to sense it and opened his eyes.

"A newcomer has arrived? Is it Wayne Albert, the first-class wizard apprentice from the Natural Symbiosis Wizarding Tower?"

"That's what the man across from me asked."

"Yes."

Wayne replied.

"Hmm, very good, not bad, finally a new person has arrived!"

The man opposite him sat up and said, seemingly pleased.

"I've been waiting for you for so long, I thought you'd changed your mind and didn't want to come!"

At that moment, by the light of the magic crystal lamp next to him, Wayne noticed an old scar that ran diagonally across the guy's left eyebrow.

"Hello, my name is Cohen, and I'm the vice-captain of the Black Forest patrol. Of course, you can also call me Scarface Cohen; that's what the guys here call me, although I don't really like that title... Come on, make yourself at home; nobody cares about formalities here."

The vice-captain, Cohen, spoke to Wayne.

He then gestured with his eyes for Wayne to find a chair nearby to sit on.

"Well, I believe Vice Dean Toltai has already explained the patrol duties to you, right?"

"The area surrounding the Black Forest, the outer perimeter of the academy, from the ferry crossing of the Misty River in the west to the Twin-Headed Vulture Cliff in the east, and the two arc-shaped buffer zones that extend thirty miles in the north and south, are all our territory."

"On weekdays, there are three shifts, with three groups per shift, consisting of two-person teams, covering different sections and patrolling along predetermined routes."

"If you encounter a dangerous monster that has escaped the warning range, drive it away if you can. If you can't drive it away, kill it on the spot and drag it back as a spoil of war."

"Furthermore, according to the patrol team's rules, if second-class apprentices, third-class apprentices, or even some ordinary people encounter danger while collecting materials at the edge of the forest and send out a distress signal, you must rush over immediately if you are within the patrol area."

"There's no question of whether it's worth it or not, no question of whether it's dangerous or not. This is the mission of our Black Forest patrol team. If we don't pass this on, those villages outside the Black Forest will have long been deserted."

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Cohen said.

Next, Cohen took out a badly worn wooden plaque from a drawer under the table and branded a number on it.

"Storage locker number seventeen contains your patrol supplies: a waterproof cloak, a whistle, three rolls of simple hemostatic bandages, two bottles of purifying dust, and a positioning rune stone."

"Remember, you must carry it on your person when you go out and return it when you return to camp, or unless you are willing to be attacked during patrol, in the worst case scenario, no one will be able to find your body."

"Your first shift starts the day after tomorrow. The shift schedule is already posted on the bulletin board outside. Take a look. Everyone will take turns patrolling. When it's your turn, be attentive. If you're found absent, your magic stones will be deducted."

"Furthermore, if something unexpected happens during patrols due to absence and there's no time to report it, hmph... those old guys on the academic committee will be furious."

"No one knows what it's like to bear the wrath of a vice dean. The last guy who tried to do that, I never saw him again in the Black Forest City. So... always remember your duties and mission."

"And, finally..." Cohen continued, a smile appearing on his face.

"Welcome to the patrol team, newcomer! From now on, we'll be colleagues and comrades-in-arms."

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"Believe me, the friendships you forge here will be far more precious than any other friendships you make within the academy... It's something to believe!"