chsdbacks Chapter 106 Connections
Chapter 106 Connections
Chapter 106 Connections
After updating their current level information and submitting their findings, the three emerged from the central rune tower of the camp. As soon as they stepped outside, Amy couldn't help but sigh, "Well, this really was a 'test.'"
The three of them found a relatively quiet corner. Occasionally, figures in wizard robes would hurry by. The camp was filled with a unique sense of busyness and urgency, as if every wizard was racing against time.
However, this atmosphere caused some distress for the three of them.
"So, this is all the clearance we have?" Victor frowned, a hint of resentment in his voice. "Resupply is possible?"
We can buy and sell materials, and even leave the game, but we can't accept quests. This means we still have to search for targets blindly, like before, which is too inefficient.
Amy was also somewhat discouraged: "Yes, with our current strength, even if we all advance to the first level of wizards, the main battlefield will only be small-scale skirmishes. The enemies we can eliminate will contribute points, but they are just a drop in the ocean compared to the overall war in the plane."
Jemin remained silent; it wasn't that he hadn't thought about the question.
For first-level wizards of their caliber, the most suitable way to advance is usually to infiltrate various towns and countries within the Erosian plane, using the wizard's covert methods to steal relevant intelligence and the plane's deeper knowledge.
This information is crucial for the workshop's strategic planning and can naturally make a significant contribution.
However, the current problem is that basic Erosian intelligence and knowledge, such as basic language, customs, geography, and the apparent distribution of power, have already been collected by the wizards who entered earlier.
To obtain deeper information, one must delve into the more central and higher levels of this plane, or even into the interior of a temple or palace.
However, neither Jemin nor his two companions were specialized in infiltration or intelligence-based wizards, and they were not particularly skilled in this type of high-difficulty infiltration operation.
Moreover, for wizards like them who excel at research, the most suitable way to contribute is actually to sit in the back.
They studied various novel materials sent from the front lines and extraordinary knowledge related to this dimension.
Explore its useful uses, or find ways to restrain the extraordinary beings of this plane.
More advanced wizards could even directly study the essential rules of this world and find ways to accelerate the permeation of the plane's rules, fundamentally weakening the plane's resistance.
The problem is that the timing of their arrival was somewhat awkward.
The materials and knowledge that are relatively easy to study and can produce quick results have basically been studied by the wizards who entered earlier.
The remaining topics are those that require a great deal of effort and are difficult to break through in a short period of time.
Just as Jemin and Victor were struggling with their current predicament, Amy, who had been tapping on her communicator, suddenly brightened up and let out a soft exclamation.
"I know what to do!" Amy suddenly looked up, her voice filled with excitement.
Jemin and Victor were taken aback, and asked in unison, "What method?"
Amy smiled mysteriously: "The camp has only blocked our quest system, preventing us from directly obtaining quest information. But that doesn't mean we can't get relevant information from other wizards and process it to earn contribution points!"
Victor's eyes lit up: "You mean—buying intelligence with points? Or exchanging supplies?"
Upon hearing this, Jemin stroked his chin and nodded.
This method is theoretically feasible, since the workshop allows internal buying and selling of information as long as it is not top secret.
"That's a good idea," Jemin nodded, but then frowned. "The problem is, we're new here and don't know the area well. Most of the wizards in the camp are on missions, and even those resting won't easily trade their intelligence and information to us apprentices. Who would take that risk?"
Amy, however, wore a confident smile: "You don't need to worry. I know people here."
"What?!" Jemin and Victor were stunned almost simultaneously, their faces showing the same shock and incomprehension.
Jemin knew that Amy was good at interpersonal communication, but no matter how good she was, she shouldn't have extended her network here, right?
"Amy, how do you know people here?" Victor was even more direct, his tone tinged with disbelief. "Could you be a member of your family? But I remember your family—"
Amy waved her hand, interrupting him: "Don't make wild guesses. My family is very small; there are only three real wizards in total, including myself, and none of them are here."
"Besides, do you think someone with my family background could meet any useful high-level wizards in a frontline camp like this?" She rolled her eyes, looking slightly exasperated.
She didn't keep them in suspense any longer, but instead took out a crystal ball engraved with intricate runes from her bosom.
The crystal ball emitted a faint blue light; it was her level-five magical artifact, inscribed with the "Soul Search" spell model!
"The person I'm referring to is the senior from the academy who sold me this level-five magical artifact," Amy said, holding up the crystal ball with a hint of pride in her voice.
A hint of doubt flashed in Jemin's eyes.
He knew Amy possessed this magical artifact.
Owning a level 5 magical artifact is almost impossible for an apprentice, as the price of a level 5 magical artifact is beyond the reach of most apprentices.
However, Amy had made a fortune during her trials at the academy using the information he provided, and was quite wealthy, so Jemin never doubted her purchasing power.
But why should one be able to maintain contact with the seller when purchasing witchcraft items?
Given the academy's sales system, shouldn't this level of magical artifact first be stored in the academy's warehouse and then sold by the academy on its behalf?
Amy noticed the confusion in Jemin's eyes and couldn't help but remind him, "Jemin, not everyone has the kind of privilege you have to freely purchase magical artifacts and knowledge of any level."
Upon hearing this, Jemin's expression stiffened slightly.
He obtained the Level 2 training agreement very early on, which allows him to acquire all magical artifacts, materials, and knowledge without restriction, as long as he has enough points.
Because he was so used to it, and because he was in daily contact with formal wizards, he had unconsciously overlooked this issue all along.
Before a regular wizard apprentice is promoted to a first-level wizard, the highest level of knowledge and equipment that can be purchased is the first-level official wizard level. However, most wizard apprentices do not have enough points to buy higher-level items, so they do not pay attention to this issue.
Amy shook her head: "However, this assessment is unusual. Basically, everyone expected from the beginning that it would be a real interdimensional war. So, apprentices like us will definitely try our best to improve our survival skills and combat capabilities."
(One more chapter.)