Wizards begin with Occlumency.

Why return to the Zerg world?

A task is a task. Since it has been issued and accepted, there must be an explanation.

Completion, failure, or appeal are all acceptable.

For some reason, Ms. Lissandra only expelled the intruding Zerg from the Tier 3 Zerg world, without completely eliminating that Tier 3 Zerg world.

No appeal was filed with the Supreme Council or a ruling was sought in the name of Rivoss College afterward.

This means that even with Link's incomplete report, Sandra's mission was not actually completed.

After such a long delay, Sandra finally managed to coordinate everyone's schedule.

This return to the Zerg world is to complete the unfinished mission.

The cockpit of the "Cloud and Rainbow".

After the "Cloudy Neon" entered sub-light speed cruise mode, Sandra summoned 11 members of the micro legion and announced:

"Our goal this time is simple: to investigate the current ecological structure of this level 3 Zerg world, the abnormal changes that have occurred, and the reasons for the mutations."

After a pause, Sandra emphasized, "There are only these three targets."

After experiencing a "shocking lesson" from Ms. Lisandra, and with some subsequent events, Sandra underwent some changes.

For example, stop being unrealistic and thinking that there's nothing you can't do.

For example, not setting a high bar before even starting something.

Therefore, this return is only for the three original objectives set forth by the Supreme Council.

The three additional targets from last time were not mentioned at all.

It seems they have given up completely.

After announcing the objective, Sandra assigned tasks to the members of the miniature legion in a manner similar to the last time.

Eight people were assigned to reconnaissance and combat, while four were assigned to research and testing.

Link was transferred to the reconnaissance and combat team to fill the vacancy left by the round-faced fat man.

Jasmine took Link's place.

This time, however, the four people in charge of the research were not divided into groups and did not need to compete.

After the brief meeting ended, Tiffany Colonna approached Link and said, "Are you aware of what's been happening here recently?"

"What is it?"

For the past two months, immersed in further studies, research, and experiments, Link really hasn't had the energy to pay attention to local affairs.

I haven't logged into several forums that I used to frequent.

They completely let go of "freedom to do whatever they want" and the Grand Pharmacy, ignoring them entirely.

Tiffany didn't keep them in suspense and said directly, "The University of Mesopotamia has backed down and handed over the core members of the Lucia family. Sage Cody represented the academy in taking them over and killed many members of the Lucia family on the spot. However, the Lucia family patriarch and Wizard Soren were not among them."

"I see."

Link wasn't surprised by this.

The moment he saw the mixed legion of the Rukia family in the rear camp of the desolate world, he knew that the Rukia family's defection was definitely not a real defection.

In this incident, the college has its own interests, the University of Mesopotamia has its own interests, and the Lucia family, having paid such a high price, has even greater interests to seek.

Now that all three parties' requests have been fulfilled, the Rukia family will naturally return to the academy.

Whether she continues to exist under the name Rukia or changes her identity and develops elsewhere is possible.

Before coming to the main campus for further studies, Link tried to get some information from Dean Forrest, but was met with a reprimand.

Therefore, Link has temporarily given up any thoughts of taking revenge on the Rukia family or on Sauron Rukia.

Unless things take a turn for the better, the academy is giving Link a chance.

Just like how Soren Lucia and the Lucia family, under the pressure of Dean Forrest, endured humiliation and reconciled with Link and the then-Cody Wizard-Paro Sage lineage;

It's as if Soren Lucia, acting on Lady Lysander's orders, brazenly attacked Link.

Unfortunately, Sauron failed to seize the opportunity and eliminate his thorn in his side.

Link decided to learn from this experience and, if he ever got the chance, he would strike hard and kill Soren Lucia.

Seeing Link's lack of interest, Tiffany immediately realized that there must be pressure and restrictions from the academy that forced Link to give up his desire for revenge.

Now, I'm too lazy to even pay attention to the Rukia family anymore.

She didn't continue the topic, but instead asked, "Will we do the same thing this time, like last time?"

"Can."

Link nodded in agreement, then sought clarification, "Why are you so eager to get closer to me?"

The Colonna family has one Level 5 Sage and three Level 4 Sages, making them stronger than the Lionel family.

If they can help this Level 5 Sage advance to the next level, the Colonna family will naturally be able to move into the academy's main campus.

This is the right way; there's absolutely no need to try to get on Sandra's good side like Lanny did.

Ultimately, Sandra is backed by Ms. Lissandra, not a powerful figure like Dean Forrest!

Even if the Colonna family wanted to achieve better development, there was absolutely no need for them to do this.

Tiffany knew what Link was wondering about. After a moment of silence, she sighed softly, "It's not for the family, it's for myself."

Every family has its own troubles.

None of the four wise men of the Colonna family were witches!

In fact, there isn't a single woman in the Colonna family's decision-making team!

So what if Tiffany has the best qualifications and works the hardest?

After completing her advanced studies and graduating from the prestigious college, the family didn't care too much about Tiffany's future.

Even Iris Clark was assigned to the Clark family army for training, while Tiffany remained unemployed at home.

The ultimate fate awaiting Tiffany is to form a marriage alliance with other families in exchange for collaborative projects and resources.

Before becoming a second-level wizard, all the family benefits Tiffany enjoyed were obtained by "selling" her marriage.

It was under these circumstances that Sandra's summons reached Tiffany.

At that moment, Tiffany knew that if she wanted to truly make a name for herself, the only person she could rely on for the time being was Sandra.

And Ms. Lissandra behind Sandra.

Family is completely unreliable!

Even her family has become an obstacle for Tiffany.

Link sensed a hint of sadness in Tiffany's brief words.

After thinking for a moment, Link asked sincerely, "Would you be willing to join 'Freedom to Do Anything'?"

This wasn't a whim or something I did on a whim.

If a company that claims to be "free to do whatever it wants" wants to grow stronger, it certainly can't just rely on developing new blood.

Link has been trying to slowly extend his reach into the western part of Rivosos City, extracting some of the lower-class residents as the outermost periphery.

But the waters in the West Side are too deep, and Link is afraid that if things go wrong, he might drown himself.

So, it just slowly, little by little, seeps in.

Link originally intended to target local apprentices from less affluent families with the next step of developing their membership.

Not all local apprentices at the North Campus of Junior College come from prominent families.

There are also many middle-class families from the East End and proletarian families from the South End.

This also represents a tremendous potential.

If operated well, "freedom to do anything" can be quickly enhanced.

Next, they recruited some unappreciated wizards from half-blood and pure-blood families.

Now that Link has the opportunity to directly develop into a pure-blooded genius and become a member who is "free to do whatever he wants," he certainly can't miss it.

As for having ulterior motives after joining, that's perfectly normal.

Link welcomes anyone who isn't there to undermine or destroy the "freedom to do anything" philosophy.

"I don't know if Tiffany would like it, but I would."

Lanny Taylor walked over at that moment and abruptly interrupted.

His tone, expression, and attitude were all very serious, not like he was joking.

"Will the sorceress Sandra release them?"

Link immediately became interested and raised an eyebrow to ask a question.

Lanny laughed and asked, "Is there a conflict?"

She was familiar with the very relaxed and unrestrained rules of "being free to do whatever you want".

"Freedom to do anything" adheres to the principle of strict entry and lenient exit.

The entry barrier is high, but the exit procedure is very simple.

Just write a note and get approval.

They won't be fooled by Link.

"There's no conflict, but..."

Link replied frankly, "You should ask Sandra for her permission first."

"No."

Sandra listened to their conversation from the captain's seat. Her voice came through the AI ​​speaker: "If you dare to agree, I can also join 'Freedom to Do Anything'."

Suddenly, Link's "freedom to do anything" became a hot commodity.

One by one, they sang that they wanted to join in.

"Has something happened that I don't know about?"

Link turned to look at Jasmine, who had remained silent, and asked her a question.

"First place in the two district competitions for first graders, and also a member of our 'Freedom to Do Anything' group."

Jasmine replied casually.

The word "again" is used brilliantly.

Including Link, "Freedom to Do Anything" has won first place in the two district competitions for first-year students three times in just a few years.

As for the two-district competition for grades two, three, and four, their performance was even more outstanding.

Anyone with eyes can see that as long as Link, this leader who is "free to do whatever he wants," doesn't fall behind.

"Freedom to do whatever you want" will remain the most dynamic and promising small organization within the Rivoss Institute for the next ten to twenty years.

Not to mention, Link, the leader, has already brought his girlfriend, a third-tier wizard, to the main campus for further studies.

Such performance makes it a truly outstanding stock.

If you don't bet on this now, when will you?

Within the Rivoss Academy, wizards are never prohibited from developing their own personal power.

Not only is it not prohibited, but it is even strongly encouraged.

The major families of this headquarters, the pure-blood families and half-blood families of the homeland, and the sage legions led by the sages who are born into the Storm Sea all developed in this way.

Many saw in Link the potential for the rise of yet another level six sage-level faction.

Especially after Iris Clark's unique "outsider" status was confirmed.

Being able to accompany a special "strange guest" into the trial, even if he only participated in the first round of the trial, makes Link Grand a figure in the entire wizarding world.

As his thoughts raced, Link came to a realization and remembered something Dean Forrest had once said.

That was before Link was ambushed by Soren Lucia.

Dean Forrest told Link, "Remember, you are no longer a nobody who can be manipulated at will."

This moment, that moment.

At that time, in Dean Forrest's eyes, Link should have shown some courage and broadened his horizons.

In dealing with people and things, we should no longer be restrained and complacent, but rather magnanimous and bold.

Needless to say, this is a very different story.

Dean Forrest took Link to see the Great Sages of Revor and Soth to register him.

"I see."

Having figured all this out, Link straightened up, exuding an aura of dominance, and said to himself, "Come on! Anyone who wants to join, come on over."

In any case, the top-level design of "freedom to do whatever you want" means that "freedom to do whatever you want" cannot belong to Link alone forever.

Those who join the group must contribute to it in order to benefit from it.

Although Link is selective and strives for excellence, he will not refuse any talented people who are willing to join him; on the contrary, the more the merrier.

"You really dare to agree?"

This time it was Sandra's turn to be surprised.

Not only Sandra was surprised, but her six friends, Lanny, Tiffany, and Fried, except for Molly, all looked at Link with disbelief.

Sandra is the great-granddaughter of two great sages.

Her mother was the only woman in the third generation of the Diormand family, and she herself was the only woman in the fourth generation of the Diormand family.

Both of them were deeply loved and were truly the darlings of heaven.

What does "freedom to do anything" even mean now?

At most, it's just a small sapling on the ground with a promising future.

"What's there to be afraid of?"

Link countered with a frank question.

Upon hearing this, everyone was even more shocked.

Upon further reflection, it seems to make some sense.

After all, it was Sandra herself who suggested joining, not Link who extended the invitation.

"Okay! I'll join!"

Provoked by Link's attitude, Sandra suddenly felt, for some reason, that joining "Freedom to Do Anything" might give her the upper hand in the ideological conflict between her and Ms. Lisandra.

"welcome."

Link said with a smile, "Jasmine, send our newly revised 'Freedom to Do Anything' charter to the wizard Sandra."

As he spoke, Link turned to Lanny and Tiffany: "What about you two? Are you sure you want to join? If you are, Jasmine, send them a copy of the charter as well."

The six members of the academy's main family looked at Link, whose entire demeanor had suddenly changed from calm and reserved to arrogant and domineering, as if they were looking at a madman.

If this matter gets back to the main campus, it will definitely cause a huge uproar.

There were already many scions of powerful families who disliked Link Grand.

Why did Sage Forrest repeatedly and publicly praise a newcomer from the Storm Sea as the academy's "most talented person in six hundred years"?

So many scions of prominent families at the academy headquarters, so many talented young men, yet not one of them could catch the eye of Sage Forrest?

Nobody believed it!

If it weren't for the two great sages giving Lin a special audience, someone would have come to cause trouble long ago.

Now, Link has brought Sandra, whom countless young people admire, under his wing, giving her "freedom to do whatever she wants," which is tantamount to kidnapping their little princess.

Such behavior is bound to provoke public condemnation and outrage.

The six seemed to have already foreseen the scene of Link Grand being besieged by an angry mob after returning to the academy headquarters.

"Warning! Warning!"

Just as the six were lost in thought, the "Cloud and Rainbow" lit up a red light, and the tower spirit issued an emergency alert.

"An unidentified fleet is approaching! An unidentified fleet is approaching!"

Sandra immediately assumed the role of captain and issued a series of orders:

"Everyone back in their positions."

"Full-power defense, full-power reconnaissance of enemy positions."

"Prepare for attack."

"Prepare for emergency evacuation."

Tower Spirit: "Understood."

Soon, the huge screen in front of the cockpit showed the interstellar fleet approaching the "Cloudy" from the left and right.

Both fleets' flagships displayed their hull numbers and the insignia of their respective organizations to the "Cloudy Neon" without reservation.

On the left is the Flame and Metal Merchant Guild, and on the right is the White Tower Alliance.

Judging from the arrogant demeanor of the two fleets, their intentions are clearly hostile.

They're clearly here to get revenge! (End of Chapter)