Wizards begin with Occlumency.

Chapter 114 Preparations

The next day.

The college disclosed the format of this year's competition between the two districts well in advance.

This will give everyone participating in the two-district competition more than a day to prepare.

Link took out his personal smart device to check, and was somewhat surprised.

This year, the academy introduced a new twist to the competition between the two districts, blending elements of exploration, survival, treasure hunting, and faction warfare to create a new format called "Otherworldly Frontier".

The name is very common and straightforward, but the scale of the operation is quite large.

The academy specially designated several small worlds on the verge of destruction as the venue for the grand competition.

Those who participate, whether they are newcomers from the Storm Sea in the South or local apprentices from the North, will face some difficult choices after entering the small world.

Afterwards, the AI ​​that monitors the entire competition process will divide the participants into camps based on the combined tendencies of each person's many choices.

The main mission of faction A is to save the small world from destruction, while the main mission of faction B is to completely destroy the small world.

People in the same faction can choose not to cooperate, but they cannot attack each other.

Different factions can freely attack and kill each other.

The academy has a special measure that can teleport a participant out of the small world the instant they are about to be killed.

With the academy's medical expertise, even if someone loses vital signs, as long as their soul hasn't dissipated, they can be brought back to life.

In the annual competition between the two districts, almost none of the participants actually died.

almost!

In addition to the main quest, the academy has also set up some side quests.

This involves another round of consideration and a new choice.

If the main quest fails, no matter how many or how well you complete the side quests, it will all be in vain.

Once the main quest is completed and the faction achieves victory, it's time for the "rewards for meritorious service" segment.

At this point, the more side quests you complete, the higher your ranking will be.

The academy only disclosed some of the details and did not reveal all the rules, yet it contained so much information.

After reading it, Link felt the situation was very serious.

Whether considering their own interests or the bet with the wizard Paro, the format of this year's inter-district competition is very unfavorable to the South District.

With too few participants from the South District and internal conflicts preventing them from forming a cohesive team, achieving final victory in this factional competition will be extremely difficult.

What Link could see, so could the wizard Paro.

Not long after, another summons was sent.

The meeting was scheduled to take place at the headquarters of the "New Blood Mutual Aid Association".

If he could refuse, Link really wouldn't want to go.

Ten minutes later.

The headquarters of the "New Blood Mutual Aid Association".

All participants from grades one, two, three, and four who were involved in the bet with Wizard Paro were present.

Before long, the wizards Paro, Celine, Cody, Locken, and Ella entered.

He walks with a confident stride, exudes a powerful aura, and has a serious and imposing presence.

The participants, who were originally scattered and formed small circles, immediately lined up in four rows according to their grade and height.

"You've seen the format of the competition, what do you think? Are you confident?"

The wizard Paro looked around at everyone and asked calmly.

At this point, Link fell silent.

In terms of status, he is not considered a direct subordinate or a key member; he is a member of the "New Blood Mutual Aid Association."

Disappointingly, no one from the "New Blood Mutual Aid Association" stepped forward to express their opinion.

Especially the fourth-grade members.

As seniors, they should have set a good example for the younger generation.

However, in order to secure his re-election, Antoine Hilton ousted those capable and responsible individuals one by one.

A good horse doesn't eat the grass it has already grazed.

Even with the intervention of Wizard Ella and the re-establishment of the Paro Wizard's banner, very few people choose to return to the "New Blood Mutual Aid Society".

The fourth-year new members who returned to the "New Blood Mutual Aid Society" had all lost their fighting spirit in the struggle against Antoine Hilton and were no longer willing to stand up for themselves.

Robin Graham and Eugene de la Rosa, who were originally planning to run for student council president in the third year, somehow ended up staying in the group.

The situation immediately became awkward.

Lanny Taylor, whose face was veiled and who hadn't removed it even when summoned alone by the wizard Paro, broke the silence.

She took a step forward, stepping out from the crowd, and with a voice as clear as a nightingale's, declared resolutely: "I will give it my all and strive for first place!"

Either don't do it at all, or do it drastically.

Since Lani Taylor has decided to join the "New Blood Mutual Aid Society," she is not content to remain just an ordinary member.

The promotion path from core member to vice president to president is still too long and a waste of time.

Lanny Taylor naturally wanted to seize the opportunity to become president in one fell swoop.

As for how to manage the upperclassmen from a lowerclassman's perspective after becoming the student council president, there's not much difficulty.

The senior members are third-class wizard apprentices, and she will also be a third-class wizard apprentice at that time!

There is no difference in either rank or strength.

Without differences in rank or strength, there are naturally no other problems.

"it is good."

The wizard Paro's expression finally softened. "I hope you can keep your word."

"Absolutely, definitely!"

Lani Taylor continued to make her stance clear, as if she had made a solemn pledge, leaving no room for negotiation.

The wizard Paro nodded, quite satisfied with Lanny Taylor's mental state.

Lanny Taylor was quite perceptive; instead of remaining isolated, she promptly rejoined the first-year group.

"Next, Wizard Cody, Wizard Celine, Wizard Locken, and Wizard Ella will impart their experience in pioneering in another world to you."

With a casual remark, the wizard Paro handed the reins to his companions.

The new blood of the first year belongs to Wizard Ella, the new blood of the second year belongs to Wizard Loken, the new blood of the third year belongs to Wizard Celine, and the new blood of the fourth year belongs to Wizard Cody.

The four grades were separated and each went to different places to receive instruction in pioneering experiences in another world.

Link is very interested in this.

Wizard Ella begins by explaining the definition of pioneering in another world, providing detailed and comprehensive information.

She also interspersed some of her personal experiences and insights, explaining the common dilemmas, strategies, and tactics of pioneering in another world in a simple and easy-to-understand way.

After listening, Link felt that a gap in his knowledge had been filled.

This information cannot be found in the advanced literature database or the "credit" redemption page.

If it weren't for the fact that these two competitions were in the form of interdimensional exploration, the only way to access information in this area would be during the "internship" period of the year after graduating from the junior academy and before entering the advanced academy for further studies.

"During the pioneering process, the danger of going solo is far greater than that of going in a team."

Finally, Wizard Ella concluded, "Therefore, once you enter another world, the most important thing is always to find your companions as soon as possible after ensuring your safety."

Lin Ke deeply agreed and kept those words firmly in mind.

The wizard Paro was in action, and Peter Lionel was not far behind.

This bet was a compromise that the two of them had to make under pressure from the group of old men at the academy.

Both of them gained some advantage.

It is an indisputable fact that the overall quality of the "Pureblood Will" members is higher than that of the "New Blood Mutual Aid Association" members.

In the past years' competitions between the two regions, "Pureblood Will" has consistently outperformed "New Blood Mutual Aid Association" by a significant margin, which is an indisputable fact.

Knowing this, why did the wizard Parro agree to bet with Peter Lionel on the results of the two district competitions?

The key lies in the two-district competition across the four grades. For any participant belonging to the Paro Wizards, who wins first place in any grade, the Paro Wizards will be considered the winners.

Those who belong to Peter Lionel Wizards are not required to be number one; as long as their grades in all four grades are better than their opponents, they win.

Therefore, Peter Lionel is far from being able to rest easy.

Accompanied by Soren Lucia and Henry Percyville, he arrived at the North District's "Pureblood Will" headquarters.

There were simply too many people vying for the "Pureblood Will" title, and Peter Lionel didn't have the time to meet with them all, so he only notified the current president and four vice presidents.

"How are the preparations going?"

Peter Lionel asked Tiffany Colonna in a chorus.

This is his old friend's daughter, his niece, one of his own, not some beast of burden to be ordered around at will.

Your attitude should be better, of course.

Tiffany Colonna replied seriously, "Everything else is fine, and all the personnel have been notified. The only problem is that we're unsure if the methods we used to bypass the academy's restrictions will still work."

The so-called method to break through the academy's restrictions is to delay the connection between the soul and the body, allowing the academy to first remove a corpse, and then remove the soul.

To bring back the dead would require a great deal of resources, and we would need the help of a great sage.

Generally speaking, the academy would not spend such a large sum on a wizard apprentice.

In this way, the person would actually be killed!

The academy will punish murderers severely.

However, as long as the murderer is not executed, everything is worthwhile.

The academy doesn't have the concept of the death penalty. The person behind it just needs to bleed a little more and pay a fee, and the matter will be settled!

Peter Lionel believes that Tiffany Colonna's concerns are worth taking seriously.

He turned to his friend Henry Perciville, an expert in soul magic, and asked, "Henry, could you perhaps follow up on this matter?"

"no problem."

Henry Percyville readily agreed, "It's just a matter of making slight improvements."

"Thank you for your hard work, Henry."

Having resolved the issue, Peter Lionel turned to his close companion and asked, "Soren, what would you like to say?"

"it is good."

Soren Lucia stepped out from a step behind Peter Lionel and approached Tiffany Colonna, Hawke Lucia, Henry Jansen, Merck Percyville, and Bobby Smith.

With a stern face and expressionless demeanor, he said in a deep voice, "You all know the goal of our 'Pureblood Will' in this competition between the two regions, so I won't emphasize it further."

I will only say two things:

Firstly, it is a manifestation of pure-blooded will, which is to constantly acquire glory!

Secondly, it is a manifestation of pure-blooded will, which means ruthlessly striking at the enemy!

After a pause, Soren Lucia's tone took on a chilling edge: "Ahead of us, there are absolutely no rivals!"

"We are invincible ahead!"

Upon hearing this, Tiffany Colonna and the other four immediately became excited, their necks turning red, and they shouted slogans at the top of their lungs.

The short slogan, like a shot of adrenaline, instantly boosted morale.

Soren Lucia was very satisfied with the five people's performance.

With such high morale and far superior overall quality, how could the "Pure Blood Will" not succeed?

The "New Blood Mutual Aid Association" will be crushed in an instant, just like in previous years, like a clay chicken or a clay dog.

The outcome is now decided!

Soren Lucia then gave Hawk Lucia a closer look.

He didn't say anything, but the meaning was clear.

You better not mess up, kid. I said I'd kill that Link Grand during the tournament, and I mean it.

Hawke Lucia understood and nodded vigorously, full of confidence.

He didn't waste these two months; he had already made very comprehensive arrangements.

In order to avoid being bothered by those old men in the college who would nag endlessly.

After finishing their respective business, Paro and his group, along with Peter Lionel and his group, quickly left the headquarters of the "New Blood Mutual Aid Society" and the "Pureblood Will".

The apprentices should be left to handle their own affairs.

Two level-three wizards getting involved—what kind of behavior is that?

Right?

(End of this chapter)