Wizards begin with Occlumency.

Chapter 313 The Riddler, The Great Melee

The implantation process went very smoothly.

Next comes the practical testing to collect data.

The teaching and research group's laboratory building clearly does not meet the testing standards.

Sage Celine stepped in and applied to the academy for a sorcery laboratory suitable for fourth-level sages.

After their application was approved, the three immediately moved on to their new location.

The approved witchcraft laboratory was located next to the teaching and research group's laboratory building.

The three of them walked and arrived quickly.

Without further ado, after activating the testing facilities and equipment, Loken immediately unleashed his strongest form, maximizing the effects of the "Ruyi" set.

With Loken as the center, the gravitational acceleration within a radius of 100 meters was increased by a full 8 times!

With a punch brimming with power, Pu Shi unleashed a sonic boom that shattered space.

The test board, which was strong enough to withstand the average attack power of a level 5 attack spell, immediately reported a number.

Loken, who threw the punch, and Sage Celine and Link, who were watching from the observation room next door, were all speechless.

Although this punch wasn't entirely due to the "Ruyi" set, Loken himself, as a level three body-refining wizard, had his self-awakened and transplanted physical talents, as well as the buffing magic, all play a role.

However, the "Ruyi" set played a crucial role in enabling a punch that exceeded the average strength of a level 4 attack spell.

"Awesome!"

Loken didn't stop after throwing a punch.

Just as he was about to gather his mental and magical power to reactivate the "Ruyi" set, he heard Link's voice stopping him.

Considering that Link was the creator of the "Construct" system, the designer of the "Ruyi" set, and the boss for whom he was about to work, Loken lowered his raised right fist.

Seeing Loken disengage from battle form, Link nodded in satisfaction.

In fact, given Loken's physical abilities, activating the "Ruyi" set twice in a short period of time, or even three times, wouldn't be a big problem.

Link spoke up to stop him in order to test Loken's obedience.

Link was very satisfied with the test results.

The captain of the personal guard is required to be not only a formidable fighter, but also to be obedient!

"Satisfied?"

Sage Celine, who saw through Link's thoughts, asked a question calmly.

"satisfy."

Link nodded readily.

He felt in no way that he shouldn't have tested them.

"I'm satisfied."

Sage Celine said, "Now that you're satisfied, let's put aside all the past grievances. Although Loken's temperament is a bit eccentric, he's still very capable."

"Um."

Link didn't say anything more about it.

Those are all empty words; let's see what they actually do in the future.

After completing the test and collecting the data, the three of them deleted the backup data from the witchcraft laboratory and left immediately.

Back in the teaching and research group's laboratory building, Lin Ke immediately went into his office to analyze the various data he had collected.

Nothing is perfect.

The "Ruyi" set has room for optimization and improvement.

To optimize and improve, we must start with these data and analyze them.

Sage Celine returned to her office on the top floor to attend to her business.

Only Loken was left. He wandered around the laboratory building for a while, looking here and there, but he didn't find it interesting.

Finally, he slapped his forehead and remembered the request that had been rejected earlier.

Since you've already set aside your excessive pride and willingly become Link Grand's personal guard captain, why not do it even better?

After careful consideration, Wizard Loken turned and left the teaching and research group's laboratory building, heading towards the "Freedom to Do Anything" branch headquarters.

If I join through the proper channels, I shouldn't be rejected, right?

He's at least a level three body-refining wizard.

After analyzing the data, Link left the office and didn't see Locke, but he didn't care.

While it was still early, Link returned to his laboratory.

Link.

As soon as I entered the door, I heard Jasmine calling out.

"What's wrong?"

Link immediately went to the laboratory where Jasmine was.

Jasmine held her portable smart device, her brows furrowed, as if she had encountered a difficult situation.

"Locken is applying to join 'Freedom to Do Anything,' and Tiffany knows about your past conflict with Locken, so she took advantage of the break in the process to ask me if I should reject Locken."

Jasmine looked away from her personal smart device and onto Link, then said in a deep voice.

"Follow the process, don't target anyone specifically. If the conditions are right, let them join; if the conditions are not right, then reject them."

Upon hearing this, Link immediately gave a reply.

Without asking why, Jasmine simply relayed Link's words.

Then Jasmine asked, "Did something happen that I don't know about?"

Link then explained to Jasmine in detail the design and function of the "Ruyi" suit, as well as how Loken had acquired a "Ruyi" suit in exchange for becoming the captain of Link's bodyguard.

"So that's how it is."

After hearing this, Jasmine suddenly realized what was going on and asked, "You're already starting to build the main force?"

Link said calmly, "It's about preparing in advance. Who knows when the academy will give me an arrangement like this?"

"Too."

Jasmine nodded. "Your strength is exceptional; you should indeed prepare early."

After saying that, Jasmine ignored Link and buried herself in her experiments.

You reap what you sow.

To avoid falling behind, you have to make the most of every second.

Link didn't disturb Jasmine, quietly left the laboratory, and returned to his office.

The "Ruyi" set has found a suitable target for integration. We just need to continuously collect usage data and optimize and improve it.

Gaining a captain of the personal guard for free was an unexpected bonus.

However, we must not be arrogant or complacent.

Link still has to continue on his own plan.

Before focusing his efforts on data and literature, Link sent an email to Dean Forrest to report on the progress of the four-ring kit.

They also sent a detailed design drawing of the "Ruyi" set in the form of an encrypted file.

After sending the email, Link pulled up the information and literature on cooperative/combined spellcasting that he had specifically collected in the past few days and began to read it carefully.

According to feedback from the Palo Sage Legion, while the resonance amplification of the "Savage" series constructs is effective, it still has many problems and is far less flexible and controllable than the Wizard's cooperative/combined spellcasting.

If Link's ambition in the series of construct resonance amplification is limited to training a powerful army of servants, then that level is sufficient.

However, Link's ultimate goal in the "Construct" system has always been to create a completely new school of wizardry.

Therefore, we must strive for excellence in every aspect and do our best.

Since the resonance amplification is much inferior to the combined spell, we can simply improve upon it by referring to the combined spell.

It would be best if the student could surpass the teacher.

Even if it cannot be done temporarily, the shortcomings can be filled, so that the resonance amplification of the series of devices does not have too obvious defects.

In addition, studying collaborative/combined spellcasting can also help Link build his own main force.

If a main force group can't combine spells, can it still be called a main force group?

Sizzle~ Sizzle~

Just as Link was engrossed in watching, his personal AI started vibrating.

Link turned on the screen and saw that it was a summons from Dean Forrest.

The location is right at the public cross-dimensional portal on the main campus of the academy.

Not daring to delay, Link labeled the unfinished materials, greeted Jasmine, and drove straight to the meeting place.

"You're fast."

Dean Forrest stood in front of the portal and, upon seeing Link rushing over, made a sarcastic remark.

"I dare not delay in being summoned by the dean."

Link pretended not to notice the teasing tone and replied seriously.

"hehe……"

Dean Forrest chuckled and pointed at Link, saying, "You little rascal, you've got a thick skin."

"Learn from the dean."

Link mustered his courage and retorted with a sarcastic remark.

Dean Forrest was not offended; on the contrary, he was quite pleased.

It's lonely at the top.

Apart from a few acquaintances of similar social standing, most of the time there isn't even anyone to chat and laugh with.

Link Grand's ability to do this suits his taste perfectly.

"Come on, I'll take you somewhere to see a good show."

Dean Forrest put aside his joking thoughts and got down to business, stepping into the portal first.

Link quickly followed.

After the familiar sense of being displaced from time and space ended, Link found himself in an unfamiliar star system.

With a thought, his innate sorcery was activated, and he donned the interstellar armor that combined defensive and life-sustaining functions, ready for protection.

"Don't make a sound, just watch quietly."

Dean Forrest's voice rang in Link's ears, offering his instructions.

Link nodded silently, indicating that he had received the message.

Dean Forrest made a light gesture with his right hand.

A non-reflective light screen appeared in front of the two of them.

On the light screen, a chaotic battle is being shown in real time.

A dozen or so sage-level wizards moved swiftly through the specially created battlefield in the void, at a speed that Link could not perceive with his naked eye.

One after another, incredibly powerful attack spells were unleashed from the hands of these sage-level wizards.

Without the Void Domain as a safety net, all the celestial bodies in the war zone would suffer.

Even if it's not completely destroyed, the losses will be enormous.

Dean Forrest noticed Link's predicament and waved his right hand lightly again.

The images on the screen then entered slow-motion playback mode.

Link was then able to see clearly.

Link didn't recognize any of the sage-level wizards who were engaged in a chaotic battle.

However, some information can still be gleaned from the style of their clothing.

The three sages of the Great Sage Tower of Michel joined forces to fight against a total of eight sages from the Flame and Metal Merchant Guild and the White Tower Alliance.

Even though they were at a disadvantage, the three sages of the Great Sage's Tower remained calm and composed, without any panic.

On the contrary, the Liejin Trading Company and the eight sages of the White Tower Alliance, who were relentlessly pursuing the enemy, seemed to be in a hurry.

For some unknown reason, the eight sages were eager to end the battle and capture the three sages of the Great Sage's Tower.

After getting a clear picture of the battlefield situation, Link's mind was in turmoil, and one guess after another emerged in his heart.

Dean Forrest wouldn't be idle enough to bring him to witness a chaotic battle that had nothing to do with him.

The only thing Link has been involved in recently is the struggle for the Sage's Legacy, which is related to the Tower of the Great Sage, the Fiery Gold Merchant Guild, and the White Tower Alliance.

So, is this chaotic battle among sages a sequel to the struggle for the inheritance of saints?

If the speculation is correct, then what about Shadow City?

Link clearly remembered that Shadow City yielded to the Great Sage's Tower at the last moment.

Not only did they provide a cargo hold full of supplies, they also handed over their own wizard.

Having gone this far, Link didn't believe that Shadow City could remain uninvolved and not participate in this battle of sages.

Just as I was thinking this, three more sages appeared on the light screen and joined the melee.

These three sages came from Shadow City and were on the side of the Great Sage's Tower.

With the addition of fresh troops, the battlefield situation gradually shifted to a balance.

Seeing this, the eight sages from the Liejin Trading Company and the White Tower Alliance became increasingly impatient.

With Link's current insight, he can see that if the Great Sage's Tower and the six sages of Shadow City can hold out for a while longer, they will have a chance to turn the tide and gain the upper hand.

It's unclear what the Liejin Trading Company and the eight sages of the White Tower Alliance are worried about.

Suppressing his distracting thoughts, Link focused his attention and concentrated entirely on the battle itself.

Now or never.

If we miss this opportunity today, who knows when we'll be able to see another epic battle of sages?

Link has been studying the power of rules, especially the rules of the gravitational field, and has also been trying to create his own fourth-circle sorcery.

Being able to observe this battle is of great help in this regard.

A battle between sage-level wizards is unlikely to end quickly unless the difference in strength is not too great.

In the blink of an eye, more than an hour had passed.

The two sages remained evenly matched, neither able to gain the upper hand over the other.

However, as time went on, the six sages of the Great Sage's Tower and Shadow City became more and more composed, while the eight sages of the Fiery Gold Merchant Guild and the White Tower Alliance became more and more irritable and angry.

Link was puzzled by this and hoped to get an answer later.

After a while, the eight sages from the Liejin Trading Company and the White Tower Alliance suddenly stopped their attack, retreated a great distance, and jumped out of the attack range of the Great Sage Tower and the six sages from Shadow City.

Seeing this, Dean Forrest quickly tapped the light screen.

In space, where sound cannot normally travel, a live broadcast began.

A sage from the White Tower Alliance declared loudly, "That's it. Name your price. What do you want in exchange for releasing the hostages?"

Ragnar Walters, the leader of the three sages in the Great Sage's Tower, sneered upon hearing this: "You think you can order me around like that, fighting when you want and not fighting when you don't?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Ragnall Wolters launched a solo attack.

Ragnar was really frustrated after defending for so long.

The other two sages in the Tower of Great Sages, who were more familiar with Ragnar's temperament, followed suit in time.

The three sages from Shadow City were unfamiliar with Ragnar's methods and were a step too late.

However, by a twist of fate, a tiered offensive rhythm was formed.

The two sages clashed again.

Dean Forrest then lightly waved his right hand, turning off the light screen, and asked, "Did you understand?"

"I didn't understand."

Link answered truthfully.

Dean Forrest smiled and said, "It's okay if you don't understand. Write it down and think about it later."

After saying that, Dean Forrest summoned a portal and took Link back to the academy headquarters.

"Go back and think about it carefully."

After giving one last word of advice, Dean Forrest left.

Link stood on the platform of the interdimensional portal, thinking for a long time, but still couldn't figure it out.

What was the purpose of Dean Forrest suddenly taking him to see this chaotic battle of sages?

I really want to kill the riddle-maker!

(End of this chapter)