Wizards begin with Occlumency.

However, nothing happened.

Wait until the reconnaissance artifact locks onto the source of the expulsion wave.

The micro-legion, which had been on high alert, then discovered that it was a Zerg with only half a head remaining, stubbornly clinging to life and refusing to die.

"Level 5?"

Sandra suddenly exclaimed.

Judging from what she said, it seems that this insectoid creature, which has no body and only half a head, is a Level 5 transcendent being.

This is actually not an unacceptable thing.

After all, the last time a micro-legion was forced to abandon its mission and take a break was a level 5 Mother Nest.

Moreover, the half-headed level 5 Zerg creature that Link felt was very similar to the level 5 Mother Hive Zerg creature.

"Link, the 'God-Eating Worm' cub wants to eat it!"

"Jasmine said to Link in his heart at that moment."

"Speak directly to Sandra."

Link replied as follows.

"Um."

Jasmine responded and then turned to look at Sandra.

"What's up?"

Sensing Jasmine's gaze and recalling Jasmine's earlier request for resources, Sandra took the initiative to ask.

Jasmine didn't keep them in suspense and went straight to the point: "I have a way to kill this level 5 Zerg, but I probably won't leave a corpse behind."

"Understood."

Sandra understood Jasmine's implication and turned to the two members specializing in reconnaissance, saying, "Withdraw all reconnaissance artifacts."

Meanwhile, Sandra ordered the "Cloudy" to conduct reconnaissance only and not to retain images.

The other members accepted these arrangements quite naturally.

Every wizard, to a greater or lesser extent, has secrets or trump cards they don't want others to know.

Jasmine didn't say it explicitly, but everyone knew that she didn't want her method of killing a dying level 5 Zergling to be exposed yet.

This wasn't a lack of trust in them, but rather an instinct of a wizard.

The "God-Eating Insect" larvae were already impatient. Once the miniature army had made adjustments, they immediately amplified their stealth capabilities and entered the mother nest.

Even the "Cloud Neon," with its reconnaissance system operating at maximum power, failed to detect the "God-Eating Worm" larvae.

Of course, if Sandra knew that Jasmine had a "God-Eating Worm" as her companion spirit beast, she could also discover it using a reconnaissance artifact specifically developed for the "God-Eating Worm".

Just as wizards subdue demons, after the wizarding world, in alliance with the abyss world and the undead world, conquers the insectoid world, wizards can also claim that they subdue the insectoids.

How could a wizard who is passionate about various research not conduct corresponding research after capturing so many Zerg prisoners?

The weaknesses of the Zerg, regardless of their species, will be exploited by the wizards!

In less than ten minutes, the "God-Eating Worm" cubs began to express pleasure and a desire to slumber to Jasmine.

Having devoured half of the head of a level 5 Zergling, the "God-Eating Zerg" larva is about to undergo its first evolution since birth.

"alright."

Once the "God-Devouring Worm" cub returned to her sea of ​​consciousness, Jasmine reported to Sandra.

"reconnaissance!"

Sandra nodded, then gave the order to verify, to determine if any danger remained.

Once the two dedicated reconnaissance members reported that the search of the nest had been completed and no other dangers had been found, Sandra ordered the research team to continue the work that had not been completed previously.

This return trip is all for the purpose of completing the mission; how can we let it fall short by just one last hurdle?

When the research team resumed work, Linke fulfilled his duties by patrolling the surrounding area and issuing warnings.

After circling the dilapidated level 3 mother nest several times, examining it carefully, and communicating with Flandre and the "small world," Link confirmed that the "small world" had no desire for the dilapidated mother nest, and that Flandre did not like to take care of the "stinky bug nest," so he gave up on the idea of ​​taking the dilapidated mother nest into the "small world."

However, a sudden inspiration struck, and the "Alchemy Specialization" and "Materials Specialization" talents were triggered simultaneously.

Looking at the Zerg's hive, which they relied on to conquer the heavens, Link changed his mind. This was a natural alchemical material.

After two months of intensive study at the academy's main campus, Link was still a novice in alchemy and didn't know much.

However, they still possess the most basic judgment.

With proper modifications, this dilapidated level 3 mother nest could still become a decent level 3 magical artifact.

The key question is whether Sandra will take away the damaged mother nest.

If you have any doubts, ask immediately.

Link found Sandra and pointed to the ruined mother nest, asking, "What should we do with this?"

"You want it?"

Sandra's reply was equally direct.

"It's not mandatory; it depends on whether the legion or other members require it."

Link said seriously, "If they don't want it, I'll take it."

Sandra thought for a moment and said, "Do you remember my three additional objectives from last time?"

"Remember."

Link nodded slightly.

"Of those three additional targets, only one seems to be related to the Mother Nest, but in fact the latter two are derivatives of those who possess the Mother Nest."

Sandra looked directly into Link's eyes and said in a very serious tone, "After failing to obtain a mother hive on my own, I asked my third uncle to get me one, even just a seed would do. Guess what my third uncle said?"

"How so?"

Link provided a supporting role, like a comedian.

He said,

Sandra's eyes showed a look of reminiscence as she sighed and said, "He said that only Beastmasters and Mech Wizards can perfectly control the Zerg without suffering any backlash. Any elemental wizard who tries to take advantage of the Zerg's fighting power ends up becoming Zerg-men themselves."

After a pause, Sandra asked, "Do you know what an insectoid is?"

"Know."

Link replied solemnly.

The so-called insect people are no different from insect deities.

While seemingly possessing human-like thinking, in many of their living habits, they are beginning to, or have already, become more like, insects.

In the end, he became a humanoid insectoid.

There was a reason why Dean Forrest didn't give the mother hive seeds to Sandra.

Sandra was angry earlier because Dean Forrest also disagreed with her switching to Beast Taming Wizardry, citing the lack of top-tier Beast Taming Wizardry lineages in the academy.

It wasn't until Jasmine explained that her switch majors was out of necessity, not an arrangement by the academy, and that the inheritance she possessed was not obtained from the academy.

Sandra calmed her sudden anger and, in return, deployed shuttles and mining golems to mine and transport the resources Jasmine needed.

Link then solemnly said to Sandra, "I only intend to use it as a material for alchemy."

"You can alchemy?"

Upon hearing this, Sandra instantly forgot about "insect people" and "mother hive".

None of these are as important as Link Grand's alchemy skills.

"Just a little bit, I'm just starting to learn."

Link told the truth frankly, without hiding anything.

The courses he takes at the main campus, as well as the materials and documents he consults in the library, advanced literature database, and "credit" redemption page, can all be recorded.

A simple search will tell you.

Moreover, being able to alchemize gold is not a big deal.

Which wizard wouldn't want to develop one or two secondary professions?

In its registration documents with the Supreme Council, the Rivosos Institute of Biology and Medicine lists biological research and extraordinary medical personnel as its primary training objective.

Conquering the heavens is a secondary duty for all wizards trained by the Rivosos Academy!

Sandra remained silent as she listened to Link's nonchalant tone.

Is alchemy something you can learn just by wanting to?

It requires even more talent than pharmacy!

Without talent, no matter how many magic stones you have, you can at most create a qualified alchemist, with almost no hope of adding the prefix "great".

"Are you an alchemist now, or an alchemist master?"

After a moment of silence, Sandra asked.

The alchemist system differs from the pharmacist system.

In terms of level classification, the pharmacist system is divided into five levels: junior, intermediate, senior, master, and title.

The alchemist system is divided into levels: Alchemist, Master Alchemist, Grand Alchemist, and Title Alchemist.

"Alchemist."

Link told him the truth.

Although he had only studied for two months, with the powerful bonuses from his "Alchemy Specialization" and "Materials Specialization" talents, Link had already become a qualified alchemist.

This marks my official entry into the realm of alchemy!

Sandra fell silent again.

She felt as if she had been dealt a cruel blow!

There is very little information or literature related to alchemy in the courses, materials, and documents of the junior college and the senior college, or even in the entire Rivosos area.

Even if Link Grand had started trying to learn alchemy long ago, he wouldn't have been able to learn anything truly useful.

Only by entering the main campus of the academy can one access a large number of alchemy courses, materials, and documents.

In other words, it's only two months, just two months.

Furthermore, Sandra also knew that Link Grand had to juggle the research work of the Serin Sage's Pharmacy teaching and research group, as well as the research and experiments required for his advanced studies.

"Is this what a true genius is?"

Sandra felt a sense of frustration.

Such extraordinary talent is beyond compare. Not to mention that Lanny Taylor, who has gone from being overshadowed to now being far behind, even Sandra, disregarding her family background, is far inferior.

No wonder my third uncle valued it so much.

No wonder the high-ranking wizards she encountered from a young age all said that aptitude is only important in the initial apprentice stage, and gradually loses its decisive influence when one reaches the formal wizard level.

"You'll have to figure out how to take it yourself."

Sandra waved her hand listlessly, no longer wanting to speak to Link Grand, who had dealt her such a heavy blow.

After saying that, Sandra chose to walk away.

"What did you do to her?"

Just as Link was wondering why Sandra's mood was so volatile, Gerald noticed Sandra's unusual behavior and came over to ask her about it.

"No."

Link replied truthfully, "I was just answering her question and telling her that I had indeed become an alchemist."

"you……"

Gerald glanced at Link, who was clearly confused, with a complicated expression, shook his head, said nothing, and went to a corner to lick his wounds.

Another guy has suffered a heavy blow from Link!

Which member of a powerful family with an abundance of magic stones wouldn't try to learn alchemy?

What if I am that one-in-a-million genius?

Unfortunately, Gerrard wasn't one of them.

Gerald finally understood why Sandra was so distraught.

Seeing the two's reactions, Link's eyes narrowed slightly. He finally had a more intuitive understanding of how difficult it was to learn alchemy.

However, considering the intelligent machines and puppets common in the wizarding world, Link felt something was off.

It seems that alchemy and omnic wizards are not strongly related.

They are two different branches of the same main road!

Suppressing his doubts, Link continued his patrol and vigilance.

Before long, the research team finished all their work, and the miniature legion was ready to return home.

Once all the work is completed, a full report is formed, supported by evidence, and submitted to the Supreme Council.

This arduous mission can now be declared complete.

Under Sandra's command, the micro legion, equipped with all-terrain vehicles, quickly evacuated from the underground core and arrived on the surface.

The shuttle is already waiting at the designated location.

The group switched to the shuttle and quickly returned to the "Cloudy Rainbow".

Disinfection was carried out in the landing module. After removing their protective life support suits and putting on interstellar protective suits, the miniature legion split into two.

The research team went to the medical and experimental modules to collect various examination and testing data of the transported Zerg/eggs, and conducted live studies on the Zerg. Then, they integrated all the data and wrote a report.

Led by Sandra, the reconnaissance and combat team arrived at the cockpit.

"Displays the status of the elderly 'God-Eating Worm'."

Once seated in the captain's chair, Sandra quickly assumed the role of captain and issued commands.

"clear."

The tower spirit responded and immediately displayed a real-time image of the imprisoned elderly "God-Devouring Worm" on the giant screen.

This elderly "God-Eating Worm" seems to be truly waiting to die.

The micro legion looks exactly the same as it did when it was discovered two days ago.

There was no rioting, not even a scramble.

Were any anomalies detected during monitoring?

Sandra observed for a while, then directly questioned the tower spirit.

"No abnormalities found."

The tower spirit gave an answer that did not surprise anyone present.

If the "Cloud and Rainbow" had detected anything unusual during monitoring, the Tower Spirit would have already notified the micro legion to evacuate.

Sandra's question was merely a confirmation of the procedure.

After a moment of silence, Sandra made her decision: to avoid further complications, she would return to the main campus of the academy.

"Return to base."

After reviewing the mission and confirming that nothing had gone wrong, Sandra issued the orders.

"clear."

Upon receiving the order, the Tower immediately changed the orientation of the "Cloud Neon" and activated its conventional engines, reaching sub-light speed in an extremely short time.

After the "Cloud and Rainbow" sailed away from the Level 3 Zerg world and headed towards the Academy headquarters, two figures appeared in the star system where the "Cloud and Rainbow" had once been.

Are you satisfied now?

Dean Forrest turned to Ms. Lisandra beside him and asked her a question.

"Satisfied? Just so-so."

Ms. Lissandra said expressionlessly, "She's still too naive."

Dean Forrest gave a wry smile and said helplessly, "When you and I were Sandra's age, we might not have done as well as she did, especially..."

"Especially what?"

Ms. Lissandra's tone suddenly turned cold and sharp. "Especially what? Just say what you want to say!"

Dean Forrest took a deep breath: "Especially back then, you were completely love-struck!"

"What did you say?"

Ms. Lissandra lowered her voice considerably, "Say that again?"

"Once?"

Dean Forrest sneered, "Don't say it once, I've said it countless times. You were just love-struck back then, not as good as Sandra is now! So, don't force what you think is good onto Sandra. Let her do what she wants. As long as she doesn't die, she'll definitely become stronger in the future."

Ms. Lisandra was completely devastated and furious, but she did not refute or lay a hand on Dean Forrest.

Because what Forrest said is true!

She took a step and disappeared.

Dean Forrest regained his composure and stared at the trap that Ms. Lissandra had deliberately left for Sandra, the imprisoned elderly "God-Eating Worm".

With a light flick of his finger, he covered the elderly "God-Eating Insect," dispelling the illusion of its near-death state and revealing the truth.

A young "God-Devouring Insect" equivalent to a Level 4 transcendent being!

If Sandra had acted rashly and attacked the perceived elderly "God-Eating Worms," ​​the micro-legion might not have suffered heavy losses, but it would definitely have experienced a tough battle.

At that time, the restrictions imposed by Ms. Lissandra will be lifted after the attack.

The young "God-Eating Worm" is able to perfectly utilize its two major characteristics of stealth and precognition, as well as various other abilities.

In a one-on-one fight, only Link can withstand the "God Eater's" attack; everyone else will be injured with just one touch!

Having avoided this pitfall, Sandra's return this time can be considered a complete success.

Dean Forrest gently pointed a finger, extinguishing the young man, the "God-Eating Worm," who had suddenly struggled after foreseeing his impending death.

Then, comments were made on the trap set by Ms. Lisandra:

"Unnecessary!" (End of Chapter)