chsdbacks Chapter 263 Huge Reward, Final Farewell, The First Test Finally Arrives!
Chapter 263 Huge Reward, Final Farewell, The First Test Finally Arrives!
Chapter 263 Huge Reward, Final Farewell, The First Test Finally Arrives!
Following Leonard.
Ian arrived at the highest point of Earth Fortress.
On the nearly flat land stands a small war fortress, constructed entirely of black rock.
The two went inside and eventually stopped in front of a room on the top floor of the fortress.
"The adults are waiting for you inside."
After saying that, Leonard turned and left.
Ian took a deep breath and pushed open the door.
Before me was a simple room with a long table, a sofa and a coffee table, a battle map on the wall, and a sand simulation table.
Damian was standing by the window, with a complete view of the fortress's condition, including the Stormspear warship in the distance.
"Lord Damian."
Ian bowed respectfully upon entering.
"Please sit down."
Damian turned around, his face as cold and stern as ever, and slowly sat down on the sofa.
Ian sat down opposite him.
"You're very good."
Damian looked up at Ian and then slowly said, "The core power unit of Stormspear has malfunctioned about six times. Three of those times it was sent back to the Gray Tower for repairs, which took about a year and a half to three years. Two of those times it took about half a year. This time it was the shortest, only three months. I am very satisfied."
"You're too kind, sir. It's mainly because it wasn't a core component, and with Lord Rolf's involvement, I only helped a little."
Ian said modestly.
"I've worked with Rolf for many years, and I know his skill level well."
Damian shook his head.
As Damian spoke, he slowly pushed a badge toward Ian.
The badge is palm-sized and made entirely of an unknown metal, with the symbol of the Storm Spear—a lightning spear piercing through the clouds—engraved on the front.
On the back was a line of small print: Level 4 Cooperative Alchemist Ian Green. "My lord, what is this?"
Ian was stunned.
Damian explained, "There are six levels of chapter badges. This is level four, which is the highest level that non-combatants can obtain."
He paused, looking into Ian's eyes: "Take this badge."
"First, you can enjoy the clan's resource pool and exchange resources through battle merits or contribution points."
Secondly, if you encounter danger, you can activate the badge, and within ten breaths, the nearest Stormspear combat team will receive a distress signal.
Third, you can use the chapter's flight equipment and others.
Fourth, the inner circle library within the battle group is open to you, except for a small portion of core knowledge.
Ian's breath caught in his throat for a moment.
Although he was a co-alchemist in the warband, he was actually only at level six at best.
They skipped level five directly.
Even disregarding the hierarchy, the difference in identity and access permissions speaks volumes.
First, you need to unlock the redemption channels for the chapters. You should know that Stormspear is one of the three major battle chapters of the Academy.
Its resources are far beyond what the Alchemy Department can exploit.
Even the five major divisions of the academy, which may be similar to the warbands in normal times, are stronger than the divisions in some aspects during wartime.
Things like Earth Mercury and Earth Vein Essence are things Ian has to find through various channels to purchase.
However, this identity can be purchased directly, although it may still be limited in quantity, but for him it represents a qualitative leap.
The second and third points are alright; they might come in handy in dangerous situations.
The fourth point was another thing that pleased Ian.
The library section of the college has been expanded, which will make it easier to collect knowledge in the future.
"grown ups..
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Ian was about to speak when Damian interrupted him, saying, "This is what you earned. A wizard with the potential to repair the Stormspear airship deserves this title."
"This is nothing. Now you can tell me what other resources you need. Repairing Stormspear ahead of time is very important, so don't refuse. Also, you can ask for any resources you need now. If you refuse, I will take it seriously."
That's so direct!
Ian immediately fell into thought.
First is the Earth Mercury, which he definitely needs because it involves the level of Silver Bones.
The next one should be the three-element cycle.
This skill actually requires a precious resource, Triad Crystal, a rare resource that only grows in the area where the three elements of wind, fire, and earth intersect.
Ian had applied for some through projects before, but that was far from enough for him to reach the master level.
We can take some this time.
The rest is naturally "knowledge".
Ian's eyes flickered.
Ian was lucky to have found all the supplementary magic to the ley lines, but the three branches of meditation were different.
He had already looked for it, of course.
He had even started studying, but in fact he only found one here, and then found another in the Silver Society's level three materials.
But there was one more thing he couldn't find, and Ian felt it was some kind of core knowledge.
This is a good opportunity.
So Ian didn't stand on ceremony and told me everything he needed.
"Can."
Damian calmly replied, "But the Earth Mercury Chapter is also rare. I can give you a share, one hundred grams. Triadic Crystals are also an option, one hundred grams for you. As for earth-attribute sorcery, you might not find what you need in this Stormspear, but even if you don't, I can get it for you from other chapters."
Hiss!
Ian's eyes lit up.
He has some Earth Mercury, and another hundred grams would be enough for him to finish his cultivation.
The three-phase crystal is similar, and even slightly surpasses it.
The last one goes without saying.
All I can say is that this wave of gains could amount to 40,000 to 50,000 contribution points for Ian, and these resources are not normally available for purchase.
However, Ian suddenly realized something was wrong.
That means Damian gave too much.
It far exceeds the contributions he made.
Ian naturally understood his contribution, but every contribution has its corresponding value, and he felt that his contribution was not that great.
Won't....
It was as if she had sensed his concerns.
Damian continued, "Don't feel guilty. You can consider it an investment I'm making in you."
Invest!
Ian immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
As long as there's a reason, that's fine.
However, as expected of the leader of the battle group, he is indeed very magnanimous.
Damian continued, "I'll also give you some information: it would be best to join this batch of core members."
"What do you mean by this, sir?"
Ian looked up.
Damian smiled, but then changed the subject, saying, "It's alright to tell you, the academy has already lost two second-ring wizards."
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Ian's pupils suddenly dilated.
Since there has never been any news about a death on the Second Ring Road in official reports, is it being suppressed?
"Moreover, as the war continues, more people will inevitably die, so the academy needs more second-ring wizards, both the previous and the next batch of core members. The academy's investment will definitely be extraordinary, and it may even forcibly support some wizards to break through to the second ring."
Ian's breath hitched.
Although he didn't know what breaking through to the second ring would look like, he knew it would definitely not be easy.
Because compared to the First Ring Road, the Second Ring Road is a completely different world.
The gap is even greater than the gap between the first ring and the zero ring; at least, that's how he feels when facing the second ring.
Damian continued, "If we don't take the train this time, the next one will be at least seven or eight years from now, and by then we'll definitely have missed out on the benefits of this war."
"Thank you, sir."
Ian expressed his gratitude.
"Moreover, quite a few of this core members have died, and some have retired due to age. The academy may even increase the number of places, etc. Of course, it's uncertain, but this is your biggest opportunity as a non-combat wizard."
Damian reminded.
Is this even possible?
Ian's eyes widened.
If he could avoid fighting, he would naturally be willing, since none of the core members were simple.
"Yes, go and think it over carefully. If necessary, it's okay to use some resources."
Damian said.
"Thank you, sir."
Ian thanked him again.
This airship repair was definitely worthwhile; we gained a lot in terms of both resources and information.
soon.
Ian left from here.
Looking at the earth fortress now, he took a deep breath.
He wasn't initially so determined to acquire the core members, after all, there's always another chance.
But now it seems...
There won't be a next time.
This time, we must advance to the core level.
Thinking about things.
Ian returned to the Alchemy Department.
"Ian the Alchemist, everyone's waiting for you to start the meeting."
The wizard on guard at the entrance spoke cautiously, looking at the hero who had repaired the airship.
"it is good."
Ian nodded.
We arrived at the conference room quickly. I thought the meeting must have been going on for a long time, but I saw that everyone seemed to be resting with their eyes closed.
Rolf, who was sitting at the front, stood up when he saw Ian enter: "Ian, you're finally back. We've been waiting for you to start the meeting."
The others opened their eyes as well.
Ian nodded and prepared to return to his seat, only to find that Thea had taken his place.
This?
"Ian, over here?"
Rolf's voice rang out, and it became clear that he was referring to a chair to his right.
Zach was sitting to his left.
Position has always been a reflection of status, so this surprised him somewhat.
It's worth noting that Zack is a top-tier alchemist certified by many wizards in the academy.
However... considering his contributions.
That seems normal.
So Ian didn't stand on ceremony and sat down, while Zack, standing next to him, offered his congratulations.
The wizards below also offered their congratulations.
No one objected.
Within the Alchemy Department.
Ian quickly sensed the change.
That is, all the alchemists looked at Ian with extreme respect, even the chapter alchemists.
It is precisely because they have had extensive contact with him that they can better understand the significance of Ian's achievement this time.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the battle group...
Ian could clearly feel that his orders for witchcraft artifacts had increased, even slightly surpassing those for Zack.
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Of course, in addition to these changes.
Damian's promised items were delivered quickly.
The mercury and tri-phase crystals were the first to arrive.
As for the meditation method that Ian needs, it's the last one to supplement his knowledge.
He first went to the Stormspear's library to search, but found nothing. In the end, he went through Damian.
Then he obtained the final piece of knowledge from another chapter of the academy—the Rock Chapter.
Since then.
Ian has acquired all the temporary knowledge of the later stages of the first ring, including the related resources.
"There are still six months left until the preliminary exam. Now it's time to improve myself."
In the lab, Ian was making plans.
The main focus remains on enhancing mental strength and supplementing related witchcraft; alchemy can be approached less frequently.
Speaking of alchemy.
It was during this airship repair that Ian gained a significant amount of proficiency, raising his knowledge of both alchemical spells to mastery.
In about six months, I should be able to reach the master level.
"So the next goal is very clear."
Ian took a deep breath.
The first test for the core disciples of the academy.
In the blink of an eye.
Six months later.
In the laboratory, Ian put down a warband artifact he had just repaired and calmly opened the panel.
Name: Ian Green
Age: 29
[Talent: 11000]
[Strength: First-Ring Wizard (Third Crystal 85/100), Silver Bone (50/100)]
[Skills: First Ring Superior: Earth Tremor (Master Level 2), Solidification Body Tempering (Third Layer - Expert 300/400), Four Element Resonance (Master Level 1), Microscopic Eye (Master Level 1), Forging Hand (Master Level 1), Artifact Repair (Master Level), Tri-Phase Cycle (Master 1/100).....]
[Talents: Photographic Memory, Multitasking, Elemental Affinity (Tier 1), Insight into Principles (Tier 1), Object Perception (Tier 1)]
"Wow, what a big change!"
Looking at the panel.
Ian sighed.
Among them, his mental strength directly increased to 85, only 15 points away from perfection.
Compared to a year ago, it has increased by a full thirty points, which is almost equivalent to three points in a month.
Keep in mind that at the beginning, he could only improve by a little bit each month.
It can only be said that with sufficient resources and enough talent, the results are still different.
Silver Bone progressed slowly in the early stages, and although he made great progress, he was still far from reaching the level of mental strength.
As for skills.
The ley lines trembled again to replenish the energy, and the meditation technique was also replenished normally once more.
Both of these additions greatly improved Ian's domain abilities, increasing its power by at least 20%.
As for the improvement of alchemical magic, that was simply a natural progression.
There are only a thousand points left to go before my talent level increases again.
Although the purity of mental energy is not displayed on the panel.
But Ian had already used up all the Emerald Tea, and with his efforts over the past year, he had almost reached the limit he could achieve.
"So I'm already prepared for the initial test for core disciples."
Ian took a deep breath.
Three years have passed, and it's time to return to the academy for this assessment.
soon.
He found Rolf.
I was informed of this matter.
"Go for it, you can do it!"
Rolf patted him on the shoulder encouragingly, a stark contrast to when Ian arrived.
And when they left.
Leonard and Rockcastle have both arrived.
Lord Damian has left, but he asked me to give you my best wishes.
"Reinard said."
"Thank you, sir."
Ian nodded.
Then he turned to look at Rock Casting on the side and said, "Lord Rock Casting, the modification of the purification furnace is almost complete. I should be able to start the final attempt after I finish the assessment."
"No rush."
Although Yan Zhu was anxious, he also understood that the core members were the more important thing.
"come on."
Goodbye, everyone.
Ian nodded.
Then he turned around and boarded the airship that was returning to the academy, with Mia following behind him.
soon.
The earth fortress gradually disappeared from his sight.
Ian turned his gaze toward the academy.
There is only one goal for returning to the academy this time.
Complete the initial test for core disciples.
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