Wizards begin with Occlumency.

Chapter 312 Captain of the Royal Guard

"Flandre, what do you think?"

Linka returned to her senses and asked softly.

"Master, it's very difficult for Flandre to rebuild a 'small world'."

Flandre's voice was filled with frustration and resentment, almost as if she wanted to cry, and she was just short of directly accusing Link of being inconsiderate.

"Out with the old, in with the new."

Link chuckled and said, "Besides, don't you hate those weird-looking guys?"

"But...but..."

Frando muttered a few words, then changed the subject, asking, "Master, don't you want those tea trees that we've worked so hard to cultivate?"

Link chuckled a few times and calmly said, "We can just transfer all the tea trees into the small world of my consciousness later."

"what?"

Flandre's figure appeared in the small world of her mind, her little face scrunched up, complaining in frustration, "Master, you're determined to cause trouble, aren't you! You're not a good master at all, Flandre is unhappy."

Despite saying that, and with her hands on her hips to show her displeasure, Flandre reluctantly agreed to accompany Link in his antics.

However, the real "small world" cannot be messed with at will.

The first task Link gave Flandre was to conduct a simulation in the small world of her consciousness.

One must thoroughly understand all the parameters, if not all of them, but at least 95% of them, before one can carry out the destruction of the world in the real "small world" and then promote the normal evolution of organic life.

And the emergence, reproduction, and population growth of primates.

This is not something that can be accomplished in a short time.

We need to conduct simulations and trial and error every day.

"You wicked sir!"

Flandre began to mutter to herself as she simulated the situation, feeling depressed.

Link, on the other hand, was in a great mood and slept soundly through the night.

The next day.

The demanding five-day course has begun once again.

Link and Molly put aside everything else and focused on attending classes and completing the various assignments given by their instructors.

For wizards, learning is a never-ending process.

However, the Palo Sage Legion would inform Link of the progress of the second phase of the "Construct" project every day through the wizard Renee.

With the project team compiling the data and the wizard Renee helping with the refinement, Link didn't need to spend much effort to keep track of the progress of Project Phase Two.

This feeling is quite enjoyable.

If it weren't for the fact that he couldn't afford it, or didn't dare to ask, Link really wanted to hire Renee Clark as his work secretary.

"No wonder everyone likes having a secretary; it must feel so cool."

Saturday morning.

As Link and Jasmine walked into their own laboratory and started up some of the necessary facilities and equipment, they unconsciously muttered to themselves.

"What did you say?"

Upon hearing this, Jasmine immediately glared at him with a warning look.

"It's nothing."

Link didn't want to lie, so he could only give a perfunctory answer.

Fortunately, Jasmine didn't delve into it. She just glared at her again, made a "I'm watching you" gesture, and went off to do her biology experiments.

After more than a month of hard work, Jasmine is finally about to produce a research result that is extremely important to her.

Based on the bloodline memories of the "God Eater" larvae, the "Sky Butterfly" was bred to specialize in Zerg communication and cooperative combat.

These "Sky Butterflies" are relatively small, with the largest queen butterfly only the size of a palm and the smallest as small as a little fingernail, making them ideal for transmitting messages across various terrains and even in the starry sky.

With the gradually growing mother nest as a container, the "God-Eating Insect" pups as rulers, and the "Heavenly Butterfly" coordinating in the middle, Jasmine only needs to contract or raise enough insectoid races of various races to achieve the feat of one against ten, a hundred, or a thousand.

In terms of group combat ability, it is no weaker than the Omnic Wizard and the Elemental Wizard.

Link breathed a sigh of relief, then gave an awkward smile.

I've really let myself go lately, even blurting out my innermost thoughts, which is really wrong of me.

After some self-reflection and self-examination, Link turned and went into his office.

A long time ago, Link obtained a fourth-circle spell in the field of gravity from Dean Forrest as a reference.

One purpose was to develop a "construct" set similar to 4th-circle sorcery, and the other was to inspire the creation of 4th-circle sorcery.

The latter has not made much progress, while the former is about to complete its design.

Unfortunately, due to the fragmented nature of his understanding of the rules, the lack of extensive knowledge, and the insufficient power of the 4th-circle sorcery he used as a reference, the "Construct" 4th-circle set he designed did not live up to expectations in terms of functionality and effect.

After careful consideration, Link named his first set of four rings "Ruyi".

Its function is to regulate the gravitational acceleration within a certain range.

In theory, as long as the wizard who has the "Ruyi" suit implanted has a physical constitution that can withstand it and sufficient mental and magical reserves, he can control gravity at will.

Of course, this is only in theory.

After completing the design of the "Ruyi" set, Link found himself in a dilemma.

A four-ring set is only achievable by a level three wizard.

The "Ruyi" set can only be fully utilized by level three body-refining wizards.

Among the wizards Link knew, there happened to be one who met this condition.

You could even say that person and the "Ruyi" set are a perfect match.

"What the hell am I going to do?"

Sitting in his office, after another round of consideration, Link decided to pass the buck and move on.

Those who are interested in the 4th Ring "Construct" set include Sage Celine and Dean Forrest.

Dean Forrest is extremely busy and may not particularly value a mere 4-ring "construction" kit, unless Link implements a standardized implantation process and keeps costs extremely low.

Therefore, Link intends to let Sage Celine make a decision for him.

While we're at it, let's ask Sage Celine to step in and get the benefits we're entitled to.

This time, Link won't lose money just to gain publicity.

Using his personal smart device, Link sent all the data on the functions and effects of the "Ruyi" set to Sage Celine, and then waited for a reply.

Shortly after, Sage Celine sent a communication request.

"Link Grand, don't go too far!"

After the video call connected, Sage Celine immediately launched into a tirade, "Time and time again, what do you take me for?"

"Sister, Sister Celine, dear sister."

Link abandoned his usual composed demeanor, becoming playful and unserious.

"snort!"

Sage Celine glared at Link fiercely, still angry.

Link, with a smile on his face, waited until Celine's anger subsided before speaking, "Sis, just tell me, even though I've given you a troublesome task, if things go well, will you profit?"

"Who benefits, me or you?"

Sage Celine glared at Link and coldly demanded an answer.

"Win-win! Win-win! Everyone benefits, everyone profits!"

Link continued to act like a scoundrel.

Sage Celine was somewhat at a loss with Link, who didn't care about his persona or image, and huffed angrily, "Just wait, I'll let you know."

After saying that, Sage Seren hung up the communication.

Link slapped his thigh and muttered smugly to himself, "Isn't that perfect?"

Not long after, Sage Seren sent a text message asking Link to go to the teaching and research group's laboratory building immediately.

"Jasmine, I'm going out for a bit. You go ahead and do your work."

With a shout, Link left his own laboratory and drove straight to the teaching and research group's experimental building.

Three underground floors.

Sage Celine and the long-unseen wizard Loken were already waiting there.

After the previous incident, and having narrowly advanced to the third level of wizardry, Loken stopped pestering Sage Celine and even planned to leave the teaching and research group.

It was as if Lu Zhishen had suddenly realized the truth.

"Grand, I haven't thanked you yet for saving my life and helping me preserve those talents."

Upon meeting, Wizard Loken did something he would never have done before.

He apologized to Link, and quite formally at that.

"It's all in the past, don't dwell on it."

Link waved his hand, indicating that Loken didn't need to worry about those things.

"You should still express your gratitude."

The wizard Loken spoke very seriously, then bent his thick waist and bowed to Link.

This attitude made Link feel somewhat embarrassed.

He had been plotting against Loken.

Sage Celine witnessed this scene from the side, even noticing Link's subtle changes in expression that were almost imperceptible to outsiders. She saw it clearly and found it somewhat amusing.

However, it is precisely because Link is not always driven by self-interest and retains various human characteristics that Sage Celine did not reject Link's approach from the very beginning.

For wizards, preserving their humanity is common sense.

But not many people can do it well and do it properly.

Otherwise, so many wizards wouldn't fail during the transformation period before becoming sages.

Let's not get sidetracked.

Sage Celine spoke up, "Alright, enough of that. Loken, think it over carefully. Link, describe the 'Ruyi' set in detail for Loken's reference."

"Yes."

Link took out his personal smart device and projected the design blueprints of the "Ruyi" set.

Then, pointing to each individual "structure," he began to explain his design concept, expected function, expected effect, advantages, and disadvantages.

After the story was told, even though the wizard Loken's personality had become much calmer, he still listened with shining eyes and heavy breathing.

Wizard Loken imagined that if he were to implant the "Ruyi" set, combined with his many physical talents, witchcraft, and magical artifacts, he could unleash an attack intensity comparable to a full-force strike from a level four sage.

Even though this attack strength is almost impossible to injure or kill a level four sage, it is still enough to dominate among level three wizards.

As long as you don't encounter a freakish genius like Link Grand.

What conditions are required?

Taking a few deep breaths to calm himself, Wizard Loken got straight to the point.

"Link, don't go too far."

Sage Celine stared into Link's eyes and gave him earnest instructions.

This wasn't because she favored Locke, but because she didn't want Link to make something that was good for everyone awkward.

In the end, not only did they not gain any favors, they also made the relationship even more strained.

"I know, but thank you for reminding me, Celine."

Link first made a statement, then looked at Wizard Loken and said seriously, "Loken, you should be able to calculate the value of the 'Ruyi' set. I won't ask for an exorbitant price, and you shouldn't try to haggle. Let's be straightforward. Name your price, in any form, and I will agree immediately without hesitation."

This statement truly showed great sincerity.

Wizard Loken scratched his bald head, hesitated for a moment, and asked in a low voice, "Is your 'Freedom to Do Anything' still hiring? How about I join 'Freedom to Do Anything'?"

"this……"

Link was somewhat confused by Loken's answer.

They were talking about the price of the "Ruyi" set, but the topic suddenly jumped to "freedom to do whatever you want".

Sage Celine explained from the side, "Loken plans to leave the teaching and research group, and he doesn't want to go back to Paro, so..."

Before she finished speaking, Link understood what Sage Celine meant.

It's simply a matter of joining an organization anyway, so it's better to join one that you know relatively well.

After much deliberation, I chose "freedom to do whatever I want".

Link pondered for a moment, then said seriously, "These are two different things."

"Too."

Upon hearing this, Sage Celine nodded. "Indeed, they are two different things. Loken, you should make a new offer. It doesn't need to be outrageous, just something acceptable."

Loken scratched his bald head again, thought for a while, then his eyes flashed with a sharp light, and he said loudly, "I'll be the captain of your personal guard."

"That's fine."

Before Link could express his opinion, Sage Celine spoke first.

"Alright."

Link thought about it and agreed.

The college does not support idlers.

Generally speaking, a second-level wizard who has completed their advanced studies will have two options.

One option is to choose a Sage-level legion to join and go to the front lines to be tempered; the other option is for the academy to assign a Sage-level legion to join and go to the front lines to be tempered.

Link's strength is exceptional, and the academy obviously cannot arrange things according to common sense.

Therefore, the most likely scenario is that Link will form a main force like a senior level three wizard, and then lead that main force to be incorporated into the legion of a newly promoted sage by the academy.

That's how the Legion of the Sages of Paro came about.

For Loken, whose mind had been distracted by body training, to think of this was truly remarkable.

"Okay, let's get started."

Although Sage Celine specializes in pharmacology, she has been following up on the "Construct" concept ever since she learned about it.

Aside from Link himself, Sage Seren is arguably the person who understands the "construct" system the most.

Therefore, after Link passed on the difficult task of persuading Loken to be the first to implant the "Ruyi" set and pay a price to her, Sage Celine complained, but she still went to great lengths to make it happen.

Now is the time to witness firsthand the benefits of integrating the "Ruyi" set into the product.

Without any hesitation, Loken took off his clothes, revealing his broad, muscular upper body, and lay down on the operating table.

Link retrieved the various instruments and medicines he had prepared beforehand from the real "small world".

All the devices were designed and manufactured by Link himself, paving the way for the standardization of "construct" implantation.

The medication is a newly developed implantable carrier called "tattoo".

The name is simple and easy to understand.

"Pay attention."

Having completed all the preparations, Link gave a signal and began implanting the "Ruyi" suit into Loken.

With Loken about to become the captain of his personal guard, Link put in his utmost effort.

My own life is the most important thing.

(End of this chapter)