Wizard: I can predict the future

Day three.

Nord stood in front of the three stone furnaces and nodded in satisfaction.

These three stone furnaces were forged by him using rocks from the mountain and some alchemical materials.

After a simple enchantment, its melting point has already exceeded its original value, reaching an astonishing 3,300 degrees Celsius.

This was precisely what he had prepared for the steel refining process after he seized the fish-scaled tribe's mines.

Today, the number of people at this outpost is close to forty.

However, there are only eight level-two wizard apprentices, the rest are level-three wizard apprentices, and there are even three reserve candidates who have not yet built a mental power model.

When the final large-scale battle arrives, they may face a counterattack from the entire other world.

Even with Nord's power and the replenishment of magic potions, it would be impossible for him to fight for an extended period of time.

Not to mention those third-level wizard apprentices.

In such situations, the importance of siege equipment and alchemy tools is magnified.

They may not be much more powerful than ordinary siege weapons, but they can save a lot of magic power in the early stages of a war, allowing lower-level apprentices to continue fighting even when their magic power is exhausted.

Nord looked at Hall, who was standing to the side, and handed him a few drawings.

"These are the blueprints for my improved siege crossbows, breaching machines, catapults, and ballista magazines."

"You and the other apprentices specializing in construction should study this first."

"Once we secure the mines, we need to get these things made as quickly as possible."

These blueprints were modified from his memories of his previous life when he was still in the White Moon Kingdom.

Although it is not a metalworking tool, fortunately, the only material required is the simplest steel.

Hall took the blueprints, glanced at them a few times, and then lost interest when he realized they weren't alchemy blueprints.

"Understood, Captain."

Nord looked at him and shook his head.

"Don't be fooled by how simple these blueprints seem; they'll be invaluable on the battlefield."

"Their power is no less than yours."

Just then, a series of slightly hurried footsteps came from outside.

"team leader."

Helena walked over quickly.

Nord turned to look at her, his brows furrowing slightly.

"Didn't I already say that?"

"If any more apprentices come looking for you, you will be responsible for registering and placing them."

Helena flicked a strand of hair from the corner of her eye.

"Captain, this time is different."

There are twenty-three of them in total.

"Most importantly, the person in charge on the other side is Dominic Valentine."

Seemingly worried that Nord might not know the name, Helena immediately explained:

"Dominic is a student in the next grade."

"Sixth-tier wizard talent."

"I had already reached the level of a first-level wizard apprentice two years ago."

"He is quite famous among the elemental apprentices, and it is said that he has mastered at least four zero-ring first-order sorcery spells."

Hall's expression changed slightly upon hearing the name.

"Dominic Valentine?"

"That genius specializing in fire element?"

Nord's eyes flickered slightly.

First-level wizard apprentice.

Twenty-three people.

Moreover, he is a renowned genius from the previous level.

This is no longer an ordinary group of wandering apprentices.

If not handled properly, this stronghold could become someone else's dowry.

Nord paused for a moment, then handed the remaining blueprints to Hall.

"Continue the research."

"I'll go take a look."

After saying that, he led Helena toward the camp entrance.

Soon, Nord spotted the team at the rendezvous point outside the stronghold.

More than twenty Ash Academy apprentices stood in a clearing in the woods.

Most of them were fully clothed, unlike the other teams who were in a sorry state.

Judging from the excitement in their eyes and the bloodstains on some of the apprentices, they had clearly been in a battle.

I'm just unsure if we've ever encountered the Fish-Scaled Clan.

Nord looked at the person in the lead.

He was a tall boy, who looked to be seventeen or eighteen years old.

He was wearing a dark red wizard's robe, with the words "First-Class Wizard Apprentice" clearly engraved on the nameplate on his chest.

Dominic saw Nord come out, his gaze sweeping over Nord's armor and longsword.

After a moment, he said arrogantly:

"Are you the leader of this stronghold?"

"The arrangement is quite nice."

"However, this mini-test is ultimately about ability; everything else is secondary."

As he spoke, his tone became increasingly matter-of-fact.

"From now on, I will take over this outpost."

"Since you still have some ability, you will continue to stay by my side as my deputy."

The surroundings fell silent instantly.

Baruch's face darkened, and Helena's eyes widened in disbelief, almost thinking she had misheard.

This outpost was built by them, bit by bit.

Suddenly, a man appeared and said that this place belonged to him.

If Dominic hadn't been so strong, he would have even wanted to rush up and argue with him.

Nord looked at Dominic, his expression unchanged.

"It's yours?"

"Who do you think you are!"

Upon hearing this, Dominic's smile gradually faded.

He seemed never to have imagined that someone would humiliate him like this during a college quiz.

In his view, he was a first-level wizard apprentice with sixth-level wizard talent, and one of the strongest in this academy's preliminary exam.

The other party was merely a second-level wizard apprentice.

Although I heard that the other party had once concocted a potion recipe, he was ultimately only a second-rate wizard.

Dominic's eyes turned cold.

"Nord Blank"

"I'm giving you the opportunity to be my deputy because I think highly of you."

"Don't push your luck."

"Otherwise, once I make my move, you'll see what the difference truly is."

Nord glanced at him calmly, his voice utterly indifferent.

"I'll give you a chance too."

"Now take your people and leave."

"Otherwise, I'll make you understand why this stronghold belongs to me."

At the same time, Pandora slowly unfolds, switching to the form of a judgment beam.

Dominic was so angry he laughed.

"You really think that just because the academy forbids infighting, I won't dare to make a move?"

"Or is your reliance solely on that magical artifact beside you?"

As soon as he finished speaking, a dark red flame suddenly rose from his palm.

The scorching heatwave spread outwards, instantly curling and blackening the leaves of nearby trees.

The twenty-odd apprentices behind him also gripped their staffs and magical artifacts, causing the magical energy in the air to become chaotic.

Nord did not back down.

Even his gaze didn't change.

He simply said:

"You can give it a try."

The next moment, the muzzle of the Pandora cannon rose slightly.

The pitch-black muzzle was aimed directly at Dominic.

Immediately afterwards, a massive amount of magical power began to gather within Pandora.

Dominic felt the magical fluctuations and his heart sank.

His hand paused subconsciously.

He looked at the magical artifact beside Nord with some shock, and a chill inexplicably rose in his heart.

This magical artifact is actually able to gather such a massive amount of magical power.

If that blow were to actually land on me...

Dominic's face finally turned ugly.

But at this crucial moment, he could not back down.

The twenty-odd apprentices behind him were all watching him.

He just said he wanted to take over this stronghold, and he also publicly made Nord his deputy.

If he were to turn away now simply because of a magical artifact that has not yet been used, how would he then gain the respect of his followers?

But if you don't return it.

Faced with such a massive surge of magical energy, he was not confident that he could withstand Pandora's attack head-on.