Wizards begin with Occlumency.

Chapter 227 A Pitfall!

Link had been observing.

From the moment we arrived at the rear camp.

He was observing people, their expressions, their way of thinking, and their methods of doing things.

Observe the objects; observe which are high-end items you've heard of but never seen, and which are unknown items you've never even heard of, let alone seen.

After the mission began, Link kept a close eye on Sandra's decision-making and command.

He discovered that Sandra had a mysterious self-confidence.

They believed that her tiny legion of 12 people, with the highest-ranking senior level 2 wizard and four level 1 wizards "dragging their feet," could easily conquer this insectoid world with a maximum level 3 supernatural life form.

The civilization levels of all the heavens and myriad worlds are divided into four levels:

A low-level civilization world, capable of accommodating up to level 3 extraordinary life forms;

A world of intermediate civilization, capable of accommodating up to level 6 extraordinary life forms;

The advanced civilization can accommodate up to level 9 extraordinary life forms.

A world of super-civilization, with no limit to its capacity.

However, there are subtle differences within the classification standards of the wizarding world.

This refers to the difference between the fairy world, which can accommodate level 5 extraordinary beings, and the tree spirit world, which can accommodate level 5 sages, within the context of a moderately civilized world.

Why are the fifth-level sages in the wizarding world, who are also fifth-level extraordinary beings in all the worlds, so special?

Because a Level 5 extraordinary life form has only undergone two leaps in its life essence.

The fifth-level sage, in addition to undergoing two leaps in the essence of life, also comprehended the rules and resonated with the will of the world.

The difference lies in the distinction between "the Way" and "the Technique".

However, in lower-level civilizations, there is little difference between level 1-3 extraordinary beings and level 1-3 wizards.

Sandra is only a senior level 2 wizard. No matter how powerful her background, how rich her wealth, or how abundant her magical artifact reserves are, she is not strong enough to conquer a level 3 insectoid world with just 11 people.

No matter how much the Zerg have declined, their ancestors were once powerful.

In a world of less advanced civilizations, the Zerg are undoubtedly the dominant species.

They are a relatively strong race, not a weak race that can be easily manipulated.

The Zerg rely on sheer numbers; they can overwhelm this miniature wizard army no matter what.

Therefore, Link concluded that Sandra must have something else to rely on.

Thinking about it, it seems quite normal.

How could the great-granddaughter of two great sages not have one or more protectors following her when she goes out to adventure and gain experience?

Perhaps all the movements of the micro legion are being watched remotely by the big shots who care about Sandra.

Regardless of the possibility, Link firmly believed that he would not encounter any real danger on this trip.

At most, we should take good care of our personal protection and prepare for any potential emergencies.

"Take a break."

Within the "Mind Link," Sandra gave the order.

No matter how strong a wizard's stamina or how firm his willpower, he cannot withstand prolonged high-speed riding.

A balance between work and rest, and proper rest to restore physical strength, can actually help you reach your destination quickly.

After several marches, studies, and relocations, the miniature legions have developed a certain level of tacit understanding.

Seven members of prominent families from the main campus of the academy took on the task of guarding the area.

The two research teams, Link and Tiffany, took the initiative to use their rest time to work overtime and analyze the data from the previous two experiments.

These data all come from the first two survey sites.

This mission has three original objectives and three additional objectives.

The Supreme Council, which issued the mission, specified two locations that must be inspected on-site.

There must be a certain relationship between the three original targets and the two survey sites.

The answers to the three original objectives—investigating ecological structure, abnormal changes, and the causes of these changes—lies in the data that Link and Tiffany possess.

If there is anything lacking, just search elsewhere to supplement it.

Link took out his AI and began writing a report.

The main content is to use the test results of various samples such as soil, water, air, and humus to argue that the ecological structure of the insect race has not changed significantly, which is consistent with the results of routine monitoring by the Supreme Council's subordinate agencies.

Then, starting from various details and arguments, he elaborated on his idea that one or more external factors could influence the Zerg and promote individual evolution.

Finally, based on the autopsy findings, physiological examination results, and the detection results of the dead insect eggs, it was inferred that the suspected unknown external source was some kind of "light radiation".

Yes, Link has made a preliminary discovery about the truth behind the Zerg's unusual changes and mutations.

Even the "multi-threaded thinking" state wasn't activated.

The moment Flandre stepped into this level 3 Zerg world, both Flandre and "Little World" simultaneously alerted Link.

The hint from "small world" is a vague, throbbing feeling.

Flandre exclaimed repeatedly, "Master, Master, the lighting here is so strange! 'The Little World' gives me this contradictory feeling of wanting to eat something but not daring to."

After receiving the prompting, Link began to carefully perceive the light that Flandre called "strange".

After sensing it, Link discovered that there was an extremely subtle special "radiation" in the light.

The radiation was very weak and had been blocked by the protective biohazard suits, so no one else noticed it.

Afterwards, Link continued to carefully perceive the effects of this radiation during operations.

It wasn't until after dissecting the four Zerg corpses and examining the dead Zerg eggs beside the breeding tank that Link was able to determine the effect of the radiation:

This induces genetic mutations in the Zerg, causing them to evolve into a higher level of life form.

Similar to the biochemical modification of fairies and Christina's gestation, this process involving the evolution of life forms requires a large amount of life force.

If the body's own vitality is insufficient, it will become deformed or die.

The Zerg have strong resistance to aberrations, after all, they were a race that could carry out short-distance interstellar travel by physical means at their peak.

With so many rays in the universe, the Zerg dare to expose themselves directly without fear of distortion.

This demonstrates just how powerful the Zerg's resistance to mutations is.

The super-strong anti-aberration ability has ironically backfired on the Zerg this time.

This causes them to continue to evolve under the influence of "light radiation" after undergoing mutations, until their vitality is exhausted and they die completely.

These are all reasonable inferences that Link made based on the known answers.

Link also understood the reason for the bewildered excitement of the "small world" and the reason why it wanted to eat but dared not.

The previous stage of the "small world" is the "seed," which is the world origin of a broken world.

That world's origin was once parasitized by a deity that possessed an insect for over 1,600 years.

Later, under the rules of a certain high-ranking wizard, the world's origin of the broken world devoured everything it could, including insect gods, to replenish its energy and evolved into "seeds".

Forces act in pairs.

Some of the insect deities' nature was naturally inherited by the former "seed," now the "small world."

The desire to consume this special kind of radiation is precisely the wicked nature of the insect deity at work.

The reason they dare not eat it is because of a naive but correct understanding of development.

After figuring this out, Link, while writing his report with peace of mind, asked Flandre, who was a "spirit," to help the "small world" eliminate the evil nature of the insect deities.

And check if there are any other potential risks.

Sandra noticed Link's movement in the corner and walked over, asking telepathically via "mind link," "Is there any result?"

"I was just about to report and make an application to you."

Link stopped using his mental powers and the AI ​​chain to output his thoughts and answered Sandra's question, "I have a preliminary deduction, and there is some evidence to support this deduction, but it is not strong enough. If possible, I would like to dissect a few living Zerg bodies for comparison."

"Tell me your preliminary conclusions."

Sandra did not immediately grant Link's request, but instead focused on the deductions he made.

Link then explained to Sandra in simple terms the series of inferences he had made based on "light radiation".

"I see."

After listening to Link's story, Sandra seemed thoughtful.

After thinking for a moment, she took out a handheld detection device directly from her spatial storage artifact.

A comprehensive and detailed examination of the light was conducted.

The underground craters dug by the Zerg are famous throughout the myriad worlds.

Their tunnels are able to receive starlight in a special way, thus providing ample illumination to the craters and allowing them to sense changes in time.

In this way, the Zerg, living underground, also have a day-night cycle and a normal daily routine.

A few beeps.

The handheld detection device completed the detection of light in the pit.

"There is indeed very subtle radiation, and according to records, this radiation has been used extensively by the Zerg in the past to induce the evolution of individual Zerg."

Sandra said this after reviewing the test results.

As she spoke, she frowned slightly, muttering to herself in confusion, "Why didn't the Supreme Council detect such an obvious phenomenon during their routine monitoring?"

There's a reason why Sandra never considered conducting tests on the surface after landing on this planet.

An agency under the High Council conducts detailed long-range monitoring of various Zerg worlds every year.

Upon discovering an anomaly in this level 3 Zerg world, the on-site reconnaissance mission was issued along with nearly three years of monitoring records.

The monitoring record concludes that everything on the surface is normal, including sunlight.

The problem only occurred in the underground pit.

So as soon as Sandra arrived, she led her team straight to the underground pit.

"Could it be that the distance is too far, making the monitoring insensitive?"

Sandra subconsciously ruled out one guess and took the initiative to exonerate the High Council.

Well……

Let alone the fact that she is only the great-granddaughter of the two great sages, even the two great sages themselves would not dare to directly question the Supreme Council.

Even the subordinate agencies of the Supreme Council.

Unless the two great sages have concrete evidence, strong support, and their actions do not offend the five saints of the Supreme Council, they will not dare to question the subordinate institutions of the Supreme Council.

It is an inquiry, not a questioning, a challenge, or an accountability.

Shaking her head, trying to ignore these things beyond her control, Sandra held out her hand to Link: "Let me see the report."

"Hold on."

Link reconnected his mental energy to the AI, took a minute to output the last paragraph, and then handed the AI ​​to Sandra.

Sandra was very satisfied after reading the report from beginning to end, seeing its clear inferences, detailed data, and meticulous logic.

This time, the recruitment of Link Grande was not a waste of a spot.

Even if they ultimately fail to recruit him, the academy headquarters still needs to consider the wishes of Sage Paro.

That's okay.

There's plenty of time ahead, and there will be many opportunities to use it again.

After all, no matter how fast or well Link Grand develops, he will always still be a part of Rivoss Academy.

They were all doing work for her family!

"Is one hour enough for you?"

Sandra returned the AI ​​to Link and asked a question.

"Okay, but I need Tiffany's help."

Link replied in this way.

When Tiffany took the initiative to approach him, the two already had a tacit understanding.

At least during this mission, the distinction between purebloods and new blood, and any minor conflicts, must be set aside.

They don't have to form alliances, but they should support each other and work together to gain a position and voice within the micro-legion.

Tiffany's ideas were similar to Lanny's.

Link's response was exactly the same.

So now, when Link proactively asks Tiffany for help, he is genuinely trying to do Tiffany a favor.

"A smart approach."

Sandra looked at Link with a half-smile and said meaningfully, "It was a real mistake for Sage Paro not to recruit you into his 'New Blood Mutual Aid Society' back then."

After saying that, Sandra turned and left without caring what Link was thinking: "I agree, let's hurry."

What could Link be thinking?

He never thought his motives could be hidden from Sandra; he had always been upfront about them.

"Let's begin."

Link calmly responded to Tiffany and Fried's slightly complicated gazes and began working first.

He took out a dissection table and dissection tools from the "small world" and then took four Zerg from a member of a large family from the main campus of the academy.

A cruel and bloody live human experiment unfolded quietly.

Under the influence of the silencing artifact, the Zerg's cries could not be heard at all.

the other side.

Sandra walked over to the gaunt, cold-faced youth who had previously argued with the round-faced boy and instructed, "Be vigilant; we'll be staying for another hour."

"Um."

The thin young man, who was in charge of the combat team, nodded in agreement and then asked, "Have you discovered anything?"

Sandra didn't hide anything: "The three original objectives of this mission are about to be completed."

"So fast?"

The thin young man gasped in surprise, somewhat incredulous.

"That was fast!"

Sandra's resolute affirmation completely dispelled the thin young man's doubts.

Then, Sandra looked directly into the thin young man's eyes and said seriously, "Think about it carefully. If you were doing the work Link Grand did, how long would it take you to figure these things out?"

The thin young man pondered for a moment, then said in a complicated tone, "It might take me at least three days. I really don't know how he did it so quickly."

Unless you're extremely lucky, normal biochemical research always involves screening through several, a dozen, or even dozens of different directions, followed by detailed and in-depth investigations.

There aren't that many top experts who can accurately identify a research direction right away and then conduct targeted experiments.

Do you still think my ideas are naive?

Sandra asked seriously.

The thin young man murmured a few times, but did not answer.

Sandra has always wanted to prove to her childhood friends that native wizards are becoming increasingly better than those from the region.

Especially in the last fifty years, the development in the local area has become more and more dynamic than that in the headquarters.

The thin young man was initially skeptical, but after seeing some of the data Sandra presented, he became doubtful before finally agreeing to join this miniature legion and participate in the mission.

As the great-granddaughter of two great sages, Sandra grew up with more than seven members of her extended family.

There are more than 70 people.

However, Sandra ultimately only selected seven friends whom she felt would be easier to unify their thoughts.

Now is the perfect time to give everyone a shock lesson, using Link Grand as an example.

Sandra used a "Mind Link" to pull seven friends into a group chat.

"A large Zerg army has been detected, and they are surrounding us from four directions."

Unfortunately, the connection had just been established when the scouts reported bad news.

The cunning Zerg had to choose this moment to disturb Sandra's enjoyment.

That's like lighting a lantern in the toilet—it's suicidal.

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(End of this chapter)